Supreme Court torpedoes Trump’s tariff regime in check on executive power
US president lashes out at ‘disloyal’ justices after stinging blow to his flagship economic policy
Notable Events Around the World on - 2026-02-20
After Supreme Court Loss, Trump Plans to Impose Global Tariffs Using Different Laws
Using different legal authorities, President Trump plans to impose a 10 percent global tariff and open investigations into certain, unspecified countries’ unfair trade practices.
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The creator economy’s ad revenue problem and India’s AI ambitions
The creator economy is evolving fast, and ad revenue alone isn’t cutting it anymore. YouTubers are launching product lines, acquiring startups, and building...
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Canada and USA to meet in charged Olympic finale
Milan-Cortina 2026 has been one of the most eventful Winter Olympics in history - in sporting and political terms - so it is appropriate that the final medal event could be the most enticing of all.
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De Decker sets up Littler encounter with Ratajski to face Humphries in Poland
Belgian No 1 Mike De Decker set up blockbuster encounter against world No 1 Luke Littler at the SUPERBET Poland Darts Masters as Krzysztof Ratajski delivered on home soil.
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Trump says he is considering limited military strike on Iran
Trump's new threat came a day after he appeared to give Iran about 10 days to agree to a deal to curb its nuclear programme.
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John Shirreffs, 80, Dies; Trainer of a Nearly Perfect Horse
The horse trainer John Shirreffs walks Zenyatta, his star mare, after her morning workout in Del Mar, Calif., in 2010.
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Russia Takes the Gulag Out of the Gulag History Museum in Moscow
An exhibition at the Gulag History Museum in Moscow in 2022. There are plans to turn the space into a Museum of Memory focused on Nazi war crimes.
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Ireland's Lynch takes eighth in freeski halfpipe
Ireland's Ben Lynch finishes eighth in the final of the men's freestyle skiing halfpipe final at the Winter Olympics.
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Government Docs Reveal New Details About Tesla and Waymo Robotaxis’ Human Babysitters
Self-driving vehicle companies are revealing new details about their safety-critical “remote assistance” programs—but questions remain.
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Michael Silverblatt, Radio ‘Bookworm’ Who Interviewed Authors, Dies at 73
Michael Silverblatt in 1999 while hosting “Bookworm” on KCRW, a public radio station on the campus of Santa Monica College. “The purpose of the show is to help my listeners look through writers’ ey...
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Can Trump still impose tariffs after the Supreme Court ruling?
The case is the first major challenge to Trump’s agenda, but he still has other avenues to pursue trade restrictions.
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What’s next for Gaza after Trump’s Board of Peace meets in Washington?
Only one Palestinian present at international gathering for Gaza.
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Six athletes crash in 'extraordinary' speed skating semi-final
An "extraordinary" women's 1500m speed skating semi-final sees six of the seven skaters crash during the race with China's Yang Jingru finishing first as the only athlete not to crash at the 2026 W...
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GB's Kenworthy sixth as Ferreira claims freeski halfpipe gold
USA's Alex Ferreira wins gold in the men's freeski halfpipe final, as Great Britain's Gus Kenworthy finishes sixth at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
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They Bet Against Trump's Tariffs. Now They Stand to Make Millions
After the US Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s tariff regime, investment firms are in line for a whopping return on a niche trade.
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Canada score with 35 seconds lef to reach final
Nathan MacKinnon sneaks a first-time shot past Finland goaltender Juuse Saros at the near post to score with 35 seconds to go, as Canada come from two goals down to win the men's ice hockey semi-fi...
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Anthropic-funded group backs candidate attacked by rival AI super PAC
Dueling pro-AI PACs have centered around backing or targeting one New York congressional bid: Alex Bores, whose RAISE Act requires AI developers to disclose safety protocols and report serious syst...
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How are killer drones reshaping the conflict in Sudan
Sudan enters Ramadan as Civil War intensifies, famine spreads, and drone strikes hit civilian markets.
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Ferreira completes his halfpipe set with gold.
The American Alex Ferreira nailed his final run to win gold in the ski halfpipe.
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Alcaraz into Qatar Open final as Svitolina defeats Gauff in Dubai classic
Carlos Alcaraz converted his sixth match point to seal a dramatic win over Andrey Rublev to reach the Qatar Open final as Elina Svitolina defeated Coco Gauff in a marathon encounter to reach the fi...
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Svitolina beats Gauff in epic to reach Dubai final
Ukraine's Elina Svitolina beats world number four Coco Gauff to set up a final against American Jessica Pegula at the Dubai Tennis Championships.
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Tariff refunds could take years amid US Supreme Court ruling, experts warn
At least 1,000 companies have already sued the administration of United States President Donald Trump.
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US President Trump promises new tariffs, slams Supreme Court decision
Supreme Court blocks Trump's emergency tariffs, but he plans to invoke other laws to maintain and raise tariffs.
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Christopher S. Wren, Times Bureau Chief in Hostile Lands, Dies at 89
As The Times’s Beijing bureau chief in 1982, Mr. Wren helped plant a fir tree during a nationwide tree-planting campaign. He was part of a contingent of journalists involved in the effort.
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NASA Is Helping Bring Giant Tortoises Back to the Galápagos
Giant tortoises are returning to Floreana Island after more than 150 years, guided by NASA data that shows suitable areas for release.
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More than 37 days of heavy rain brings disastrous flooding to France
Devastating floods have left entire villages isolated in western France after a record-breaking 37 days of rain.
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Apple’s iOS 26.4 arrives in public beta with AI music playlists, video podcasts, and more
iOS 26.4 introduces several updates, including an AI-powered playlist generation feature in Apple Music, support for video content in the Podcasts app, end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for RCS messages...
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GB '25 years' behind world's best in short track
Great Britain has fallen 25 years behind the best short track nations in the world amid outdated facilities and rising costs, according to British Ice Skating's head of performance.
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What does the Supreme Court ruling against Trump’s tariffs mean?
The US president has alternatives he can use to escalate his trade wars
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Trump suggests he won’t refund tariffs after Supreme Court ruling
President Donald Trump suggested he doesn’t plan to refund tariff fees already collected by the US government.
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InScope nabs $14.5M to solve the pain of financial reporting
The startup, founded by accountants who worked at Flexport, Miro, Hopin and Thrive Global, automates the difficulties of prepping financial statements.
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Celtic chair urges end to 'debilitating' conflict with fans
Celtic interim chairman Brian Wilson vows to "continue to seek an end to this debilitating and unnecessary atmosphere of conflict" after a fan protest during Thursday's Europa League game left the...
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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrest highlights vagueness of rules for royals
Former prince was UK trade envoy but his role was never officially outlined
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Trump ‘considering’ limited strikes on Iran
US President Trump says he is “considering” limited strikes on Iran as negotiations continue over its nuclear program.
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Trump: Supreme Court’s rejection of tariffs ‘deeply disappointing’
US President Trump called several Supreme Court justices a “disgrace” after they struck down tariffs he issued in 2025.
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Why did the US Supreme Court strike down Trump’s global tariff policy?
The US Supreme Court has struck down Donald Trump’s imposition of sweeping global tariffs.
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UK ‘working with US’ to analyse impact of supreme court’s ruling against tariffs
Government ‘expects privileged trading position’ to go on as EU ‘seeks clarity’ over Trump administration’s next stepsBritain and the EU said they were assessing the implications of the US supreme...
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Great news for xAI: Grok is now pretty good at answering questions about Baldur’s Gate
A new report from Business Insider reveals that high-level engineers at xAI were pulled off other projects to make sure Grok could answer detailed questions about the video game "Baldur's Gate."
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U.S. rolls by Slovakia to set up Canada showdown
Jack Hughes scored two goals and the U.S. rolled into the final by routing Slovakia 6-2 in the semifinals on Friday night. They'll meet tournament favorite and top-seeded Canada on Sunday for the t...
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Red, white, blue and gold? Takeaways from Team USA's dominant win over Slovakia
The 6-2 win sets up a matchup against Canada with the gold medal on the line.
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Who made the cut on Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ and what they want
The Board of Peace takes Washington.
aljazeera.com
Brazil striker Neymar considering retirement
Brazil's all-time record goalscorer Neymar says he is considering retiring at the end of the year and admits it will be a "huge challenge" to make his country's World Cup squad.
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Palestinian-American Teenager Killed in West Bank Is Laid to Rest
The funeral of Nasrallah Abu Siyam, 19, in Mukhmas, a village in the West Bank, on Thursday, a day after he was killed.
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Police search ex-Prince Andrew’s former home a day after his arrest
Mountbatten-Windsor remains under investigation, which means he has neither been charged nor exonerated by police.
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Tesla loses bid to overturn $243M Autopilot verdict
"The grounds for relief that Tesla relies upon are virtually the same as those Tesla put forth previously during the course of trial"
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Four men, one aim - to end 102-year wait for Winter Olympic curling gold
All eyes will be on Team GB's Bruce Mouat, Grant Hardie, Hammy McMillan and Bobby Lammie on Saturday (18:05 GMT) when they take on Canada with a gold medal at stake at the Winter Olympics.
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Brighter UK economy gives Reeves a springboard for March statement
Record public finances accompany stronger retail sales and business activity but some analysts express cautionThe economic backdrop to Rachel Reeves’s upcoming spring statement appeared to brighten...
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Hoiberg cites pacemaker as reason for fan incident
Nebraska coach Fred Hoiberg says there were circumstances surrounding his altercation with a court-storming Iowa fan that people viewing viral social media videos might not fully understand.
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Venezuela Releases Political Prisoners, With Conditions
Since Nicolás Maduro’s capture by the United States, Venezuela has released hundreds of political prisoners and approved a new amnesty law, although the restrictions on those freed have raised ques...
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The Supreme Court has delivered an overdue rebuke to Donald Trump on tariffs
It turns out that even conservative justices will only accept so many assaults on legal and constitutional norms
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AI Safety Meets the War Machine
Anthropic doesn’t want its AI used in autonomous weapons or government surveillance. Those carve-outs could cost it a major military contract.
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Senegal football federation denounces verdict in Morocco against fans
Eighteen Senegal fans were detained following the AFCON final in Morocco on January 18 and were sentenced on Thursday.
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Threads posts can now be shared directly to your Instagram Story without leaving the app
The new Threads feature lets you share your posts — or anyone else's — to your Instagram Story without leaving the Threads app.
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Table-punching injury left Menzies close to quitting darts
Cameron Menzies says he has come close to "wrapping" up his darts career as the hand injury he suffered punching a drinks table at the PDC World Championship has left him with "no feeling" in the f...
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Supreme Court Rules Most of Donald Trump's Tariffs Are Illegal
In a 6-3 ruling, justices upended the Trump administration's signature economic policy, potentially putting the US government on the hook for at least $175 billion in tariff refunds.
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Nasa targets early March to send humans back around the Moon
Nasa sets the launch date following a successful "wet dress rehearsal" of the Artemis II mission.
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Menzies reveals he has 'lost feeling in fingers' after punching table
Cameron Menzies revealed he has "lost feeling in my fingers" after punching a table following defeat to Charlie Manby at the World Darts Championship.
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Tariffs ruling is major blow to Trump's second-term agenda
The Supreme Court has weakened Trump's hand in dealing with other nations, writes Anthony Zurcher.
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Biathletes race to avoid finishing last in Olympic final
The last three finishers in the men's 15km biathlon final have some fun at the end of the race as they compete to not come last.
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Toy Story 5 takes aim at creepy AI toys: ‘I’m always listening’
Addictive, AI-enabled tablets are taking over, and also, Woody is balding in the new Toy Story movie, out June 19.
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A rare 'no' for Trump, but not necessarily an end to tariffs
If you think the Supreme Court ruling heralds a return to pre-Trump business as usual - think again.
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‘The trick is not being so annoying that people hate you’: is awards-show hosting the toughest gig out there?
From the dire Hathaway and Franco double act to the charming Fey and Poehler combo, the choice of MC is vital to a show’s success. With Alan Cumming set to helm the Baftas on Sunday, here’s what he...
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Leclerc sets blistering pace for Ferrari on final day of F1 testing
Charles Leclerc topped the final day of Formula 1 pre-season testing with a blistering lap to underline Ferrari's status as genuine contenders for the opening races of 2026.
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Australia depart World Cup with big consolation win
Australia depart the T20 World Cup with a thumping, nine-wicket consolation victory over Oman in Pallekele.
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A fragile freedom for Venezuela’s released political prisoners
Venezuela's new government has released hundreds of political detainees. But does that mean freedom?
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Johannes Dale-Skjevdal of Norway Wins Biathlon Mass Start
Johannes Dale-Skjevdal of Norway hit all 20 of his shots to win the gold medal in the mass start event.
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Tudor '100%' convinced Spurs will avoid relegation
New Tottenham head coach Igor Tudor says he is "100%" convinced Spurs will avoid relegation and still be in the Premier League next season.
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Meta’s metaverse leaves virtual reality
Meta said it's shifting focus for Horizons Worlds to be "almost exclusively mobile" and that it will separate its Quest VR platform from the virtual world.
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UK migrant families face giving up vital in-work benefits to avoid being ‘punished’
Under Shabana Mahmood’s proposals, wait for settled status would double to 20 years if public funds used while in workFamilies claiming in-work benefits face giving them up and enduring hardship to...
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Trump tariffs live: US Supreme Court rules against sweeping global tariffs
Supreme Court says Trump did not have authority to enact tariffs under law meant for national emergencies.
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In Gaza, Trump’s Board of Peace met with deep scepticism, little hope
In war-ravaged Gaza, residents question whether Trump's Board of Peace will deliver real security.
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Neutral athletes allowed to attend Winters closing ceremony
Individual Neutral Athletes will be allowed to attend the closing ceremony of the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, having not been present at the opening event.
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Weather tracker: heavy snow brings transport chaos to Romania
Winter storm dumps more than 40cm of snow on the capital, while in France, Storm Pedro follows hot of heels of Storm NilsWhile the days are lengthening and meteorological spring is just a couple of...
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AI’s promise to indie filmmakers: faster, cheaper, lonelier
AI expands access to filmmaking for resource-constrained creators. But as efficiency becomes the industry’s north star, creativity risks being overwhelmed by a deluge of low-effort, AI-generated co...
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In Ukraine, Senators See War’s Impact and Press for Stronger U.S. Support
Senator Richard Blumenthal, Democrat of Connecticut, on a tour of the Darnytsia power plant in Kyiv, Ukraine, which was damaged in a Russian attack this month.
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Passport changes prevent British dual national from visiting dying mother
New Home Office rules causing ‘stress upon stress’ for British woman living in Netherlands trying to enter UK A British woman living in the Netherlands has told of the “stress upon stress” caused...
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US Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s global tariffs
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Peak XV raises $1.3B, doubles down on AI as global VC rivalry in India heats up
Peak XV says most of its new capital will target India as the firm prioritizes AI, fintech and cross-border bets while navigating recent partner departures.
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The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind review – Malawian boy’s amazing famine-beating creation inspires a rousing musical
Swan theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon After a book, a film and a Ted Talk, William Kamkwamba’s heroically inventive response to floods, drought and starvation is now delivered with energetic songs and...
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US Supreme Court rules Trump exceeded powers in imposing tariffs
Top court delivering ruling on the legality of sweeping tariff regime
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TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Super Early Bird rates end in 1 week
The lowest ticket rates of the year for TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 ends next Friday, February 27. Save up to $680 on your pass. Register now before prices increase.
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Artemis II Crew Trains on T-38
NASA astronaut Christina Koch and Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen take off on a T-38 training flight from Ellington Field on Feb. 11, 2026, as a waning crescent Moon hovers above. Koc...
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As Trump Considers Second Iran War, It Could Be Deadlier Than the First
A missile display at a celebration in Tehran this month.
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‘Andrew’s aghast eyes echo The Scream’: is the arrest photo the ultimate royal portrait?
Captured in the back seat of a Range Rover, this image of Mountbatten-Windsor is full of shock, pain and horror, bringing to mind dark works by Munch, Goya and Courbet. Will this be how history rem...
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Consultancy co-founded by Peter Mandelson falls into administration
Global Counsel stops trading after clients cut ties over former ambassador’s relationship with Jeffrey EpsteinBusiness live – latest updatesThe consultancy co-founded by Peter Mandelson has collaps...
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Paramount’s $108bn bid for Warner Bros clears US antitrust hurdle
Support from Trump administration adds new twist in blockbuster battle with Netflix
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French soldier dies after being shot in head during 'game' with other soldiers
According to prosecutors, the game - known within the military - involves attempting to disarm a colleague and disable their weapon.
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Buzz: Tyreek Hill's free agency, Rashee Rice's legal woes and more
Eric Karabell on whether the latest NFL buzz is actual news or merely noise for fantasy purposes.
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Reform UK’s Matt Goodwin faced GB News complaint over colleague’s claim of ‘inappropriate comments’
Exclusive: Nigel Farage understood to have known of grievance against byelection candidate, whose lawyer described it as resolved ‘minor workplace matter’ of miscommunicationMatt Goodwin, Reform UK...
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MacKinnon sends Canada to gold-medal game
Nathan MacKinnon scored the go-ahead goal with 35.2 seconds left after Shea Theodore tied it midway through the third period and Canada survived another scare at the Olympics, rallying to beat Finl...
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US economy far undershot expectations to grow at 1.4% rate in fourth quarter
Figure was down sharply on the previous three-month period
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Ukraine’s patience with US peace push wears thin as Russia skirts pressure
The US is putting too much pressure on Kyiv and not enough on Moscow, says Ukraine’s Zelenskyy after more failed talks.
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'Give it the full shebang' - Bethell buoyant about T20 World Cup hopes
Jacob Bethell tells BBC Sport's Matt Henry that England aren't worried about the form of Jos Buttler, nor the team's inconsistent performances as they head into the Super 8s stage of the T20 World...
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Chatshow magic isn’t easy. Can Claudia Winkleman conjure a sparkling interview show?
She might have the same producer as Graham Norton, but will Claudia Winkleman’s new series succeed? Seasoned pros from Esther Rantzen to Kirsty Wark for the tips and tricks of creating interview go...
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Fabric of memory: the artists turning secondhand clothes into monumental art
Yin Xiuzhen builds cities from donated clothing while Chiharu Shiota weaves found objects into vast webs of thread. Now the two are exhibiting their massive, moving installations in two parallel ex...
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Maier's 'gold medal performance' in ski cross final
Germany's Daniela Maier claims gold in the women's ski cross big final. Maier was following a contentious bronze medal finish four years ago in Beijing.
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Lobbying firm co-founded by Mandelson goes into administration
Global Counsel's clients cut ties with the firm over Lord Mandelson's links with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
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'I'm on right side' - Kenworthy on death threats after ICE post
Team GB's Gus Kenworthy says he took the death threats he received after he posted a graphic message about the United States' ICE organisation with a pinch of salt.
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Israeli forces harass Al Jazeera reporter, journalists
Israeli forces blocked Al Jazeera and other networks as they filmed Palestinians waiting to go to the Al Aqsa Mosque.
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Road review – Johnny Vegas lands his punches in bitter riposte to Thatcher’s Britain
Royal Exchange, ManchesterDirector Selina Cartmell delivers a giddily theatrical take on Jim Cartwright’s slice-of-life portraitSelina Cartmell’s vision for Jim Cartwright’s play is big. Too big to...
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Tamara Stefanovich review – inspired and insightful programme celebrates Kurtág at 100
Milton Court, LondonThe pianist’s recital was a masterful essay in sound where the Hungarian composer’s short piano works were woven into and out of Debussy, Liszt and BachYou could mark György Kur...
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Cardiff charged over alleged homophobic chants against Chelsea
The Football Association charges Cardiff City after the club's fans allegedly aimed homophobic chants at Chelsea.
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How to win friends and influencers: Labour’s new social media strategy is a step into the future | Kirsty Major
There was a backlash when No 10 invited online content creators inside its doors. But in a fast-changing media landscape, this solves two problems at onceLast year, No 10 took an unprecedented step...
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UK Athletics pleads guilty to corporate manslaughter after death of paralympian
UK Athletics has pleaded guilty to the corporate manslaughter of a Paralympian who was hit on the head by a metal pole during training.
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Team GB's Gus Kenworthy qualifies for freeski halfpipe final
Sochi silver medallist Gus Kenworthy provides hope for another Team GB medal as he qualifies for the men's freeski halfpipe final.
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No. 1 Canada, U.S. fall in women's curling semis
Canada's top-ranked women were upset by Sweden in the Olympic curling semifinals, while the United States also suffered a 7-4 loss to Switzerland.
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The best recent crime and thrillers – review roundup
The Barbecue at No 9 by Jennie Godfrey; A Sociopath’s Guide to a Successful Marriage by MK Oliver; A Bad, Bad Place by Frances Crawford; Holy Boy by Lee Heejoo; A Stranger in Corfu by Alex PrestonT...
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Glory for Gaudí, poems for Doig and a giant show for Beatriz González – the week in art
Catalonia’s most celebrated son kicks off his centenary in style, Derek Walcott energises his friend Doig and the Colombian great gets her first UK retrospective – all in your weekly dispatchBeat...
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Add to playlist: the seance-worthy dancefloor music of Miles J Paralysis and the week’s best new tracks
The enigmatic Bradford producer is moving into eerie new territory informed by folklore and delivered with a tangibly menacing low endFrom Bradford, UKRecommended if you like Adrian Sherwood, Kris...
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Could AI Data Centers Be Moved to Outer Space?
Massive data centers for generative AI are bad for the Earth. How about launching them into orbit?
wired.com
How to Layer Your Clothes to Stay Warm in Any Season (2026)
Whether you’re hiking, climbing, or backpacking, here’s how to use base layers, mid layers, and a shell to be comfortable no matter what nature throws at you.
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UAE’s G42 teams up with Cerebras to deploy 8 exaflops of compute in India
Abu Dhabi-based tech company G42 has partnered with U.S.-based chipmaker Cerebras to deploy eight exaflops of compute through a new system in India
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Floaters: the coming-of-age novel inspired by the UK’s sewage crisis
C M Taylor’s book, which will raise funds for charity, follows teenagers whose favourite swim spot is contaminatedA water company discharges sewage into a river with impunity and the government fai...
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The Hunt for Gollum looks like a step too far for the endless Lord of the Rings franchise
As the film-makers behind the seemingly neverending river of Tolkien adaptations seek to wring every last drop of story from Middle-earth, it risks running the whole thing into the groundNow in his...
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Lib Dems win by-election after Reform controversy
Reform had pulled support for its Redcar and Cleveland Council candidate over offensive posts.
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Shenoah Allen: Bloodlust Summertime review – guns and slaughter as ‘the devil’s son’ strives to know himself
Soho theatre, LondonAllen, one half of the influential Pajama Men comedy duo, mines his personal trauma for a slightly undercooked show about his high-octane upbringing in New MexicoShenoah Allen s...
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FIFA and Peace Board pledge to help Gaza reconstruction through football
US President Donald Trump says FIFA alone will seek to raise $75m for football-related projects in Gaza.
aljazeera.com
UK ex-prince leaves police station after arrest related to Epstein files
The UK’s former prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was filmed leaving a police station on Thursday night.
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UK Athletics pleads guilty to corporate manslaughter
UK Athletics plead guilty to the corporate manslaughter of UAE Paralympian Abdullah Hayayei who died in 2017 after a metal cage fell on him while training in London.
bbc.com
The QuickShot II joystick review – 80s clicks and waggles lovingly recreated
The updated QuickShot II brings retro gameplay into the modern era while preserving the no-frills button smashing and endearing flaws that fans lovedNostalgia is big in the modern games industry. I...
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Meet Scotland’s Whisky-Sniffing Robot Dog
Inside Dewar’s cavernous whisky warehouses, man’s best mechanical friend—a Boston Dynamics robot dog with an ethanol sensor for a nose—is on the hunt for leaky barrels.
wired.com
British Police Search Mansion Used by Former Prince Andrew
The arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has shocked Britain and made headlines around the world.
nytimes.com
Brook is a 'genius' - so he should play like it, says Vaughan
Former England captain Michael Vaughan has urged "genius" white-ball captain Harry Brook to rise to the occasion for his country at the T20 World Cup.
skysports.com
Reform UK councillor defects to Restore Britain
Charles Whitford announces he has joined MP Rupert Lowe's new party Restore Britain.
bbc.com
The true cost of Ecuador’s perfect roses: how the global flower trade poisons workers
Many farmers in the Andes rely on growing blooms for export, but high water usage and risky pesticides threaten Indigenous communitiesThe fertile high valley near La Chimba trembles with sounds. Th...
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There are problems with a geoengineering techno-fix for the climate crisis | Mike Hume
Geoengineering does little to defuse most of the risks that really matter for people – and it runs the risk of making some harms worsePlanetary-scale solar geoengineering interventions involve the...
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24 photography exhibition 2026 – in pictures
Twenty-three years ago, a collective of 24 photographers agreed to document New Year’s Day for the following 24 years. Each artist has been given one hour to document, advancing by one hour each ye...
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Four teenagers charged after drive-by shooting of Utai
New South Wales Police charge four teenagers over the drive-by shooting of former NRL player Matt Utai and the alleged arson attacks targeting his family in Sydney.
bbc.com
How safe is bare-knuckle boxing as it fights for mainstream appeal?
A new BBC documentary looks at the rise of bare-knuckle boxing as fighter Liam 'Rocky' Rees tells BBC Sport why he loves the adrenaline.
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‘I love being around other peasants like me!’ … Dani and Danny Dyer’s battle to save British seaside holidays
Mopping floors, dressing up as kids’ entertainers and fishing unmentionable things from swimming pools: the Dyers’s new TV show sees them investing in a caravan park. Can they revive the UK’s love...
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Fly-tipping dog caught on CCTV in Sicily – video
A man in Catania, Sicily, trained his dog to dump rubbish bags by the roadside in an attempt to outsmart anti-fly-tipping cameras, municipal police have said. The 'canine courier' was caught on new...
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Palestinian-American killed by Israeli settlers in occupied West Bank
A young Palestinian-American man was killed trying to stop Israeli settlers from stealing his sheep.
aljazeera.com
Asos co-founder dies after Thailand apartment block fall
Quentin Griffiths co-founded Asos in 2000 and remained a significant shareholder after leaving the firm five years later.
bbc.com
Urgent research needed to tackle AI threats, says Google AI boss
But the head of the US delegation at the AI Impact Summit in Delhi says: "We totally reject global governance of AI."
bbc.com
The War Over Prediction Markets Is Just Getting Started
Prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket are booming, and so is a fight among regulators, lawmakers, and advocates over their legality.
wired.com
Scientists reveal how exercise protects the brain from Alzheimer’s
Exercise may sharpen the mind by repairing the brain’s protective shield. Researchers found that physical activity prompts the liver to release an enzyme that removes a harmful protein causing the...
sciencedaily.com
How China Is Stoking Fear About Travel to Japan
Visitors on a street decorated for the Lunar New Year at China Town in Yokohama near Tokyo on Tuesday.
nytimes.com
Supreme Court strikes down Trump's tariffs
The 6-3 ruling is a major blow to the president's signature economic policy.
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Mother and infant burnt to death in Indian state over witchcraft allegations
Eyewitnesses say a mob stormed the woman's home after rumours spread that she was practising witchcraft.
bbc.com
Greens win seat from Labour in city by-election
Green candidate Aasiya Bora is elected in the Stoneygate ward, with Labour finishing second.
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Best Coffee Grinders For Espresso and Drip, Machine-Tested (2026)
We used particle size analysis and real-world testing to find the best conical burr, flat burr, and blade grinders for every budget and style of coffee drinker.
wired.com
Olympics Gold Medalist Eclipsed By Her Toddler.
The Italian speedskater Francesca Lollobrigida won two gold medals and set an Olympic record at the Games in Milan.
nytimes.com
A New U.S. Blockade Is Strangling Cuba
The oil tanker Ocean Mariner at the port of Havana last month. Cuba is facing the United States’ first effective blockade since the Cuban Missile Crisis.
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Georgi Gospodinov: ‘Jorge Luis Borges gave me an exhilarating sense of freedom’
The Bulgarian Booker winner on the letter he wrote to JD Salinger, the allure of Homer’s Odyssey and the magic of Thomas MannMy earliest reading memory I was taught to read quite early, at five or...
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The Olympics and Politics Are More Intertwined Than Ever. Maybe That’s a Good Thing
The Olympics often provide a moment of unity and celebration during times of geopolitical uncertainty. But blind nationalism didn’t win at the 2026 Winter Games.
wired.com
Should we be talking more about James Garner?
Manchester United want a new midfielder this summer. Elliot Anderson is expected to be the main target, with Adam Wharton and Calos Baleba said to be in the shortlist too.
skysports.com
Canada's Crosby out for Olympic semi vs. Finland
Canada team captain Sidney Crosby has been ruled out for Friday's Olympic men's ice hockey semifinal matchup vs. Finland after suffering a lower-body injury in the quarterfinal round.
espn.com
Trump’s Board of Peace faces its first test on Gaza
Members of Donald Trump’s Board of Peace expressed optimism about peace and rebuilding in Gaza at its inaugural session.
aljazeera.com
Scientists reveal why human language isn’t like computer code
Human language may seem messy and inefficient compared to the ultra-compact strings of ones and zeros used by computers—but our brains actually prefer it that way. New research reveals that while d...
sciencedaily.com
Deportation of Chagos Islanders blocked by judge
A court upholds a challenge about the lawfulness of the orders to remove four men who travelled to the territory.
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Norway sets Winter Games record with 17th gold
Biathlete Johannes Dale-Skjevdal skied his way to Norway's 17th gold medal of the Milan Cortina Olympics -- breaking the record for the most golds won by a nation at a single Winter Games.
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Hedera: Hedera review | Jude Rogers' folk album of the month
(Cuculi)The Bristol-based folk ensemble travel widely on their first album, exploring global influences with sparkling, springlike warmthHedera are a band of five tightly knit friends – violinist L...
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I’ll Be the Monster by Sean Gilbert review – are they fantasists or psychopaths?
The dark past of a seemingly perfect couple is gradually revealed in this observant debut of obsession and controlGlimpse them chatting in a restaurant or posing on Instagram, and you might think t...
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Is the new UWCL format easier for English teams?
Three English teams have reached the quarter-finals of the Women's Champions League this season - but has it been as easy as it appears?
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'Bigger does not mean better' - why more matches is not for good of the game
In his BBC Sport column, ex-Premier League boss Tony Pulis explains why more matches in a shorter space of time might mean more injuries, and why the expansion of tournaments does not help players...
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Hen Ogledd: Discombobulated review – a manifesto for collective action from Richard Dawson’s folk-rockers
(Domino)Featuring taunts in Welsh, ‘bard rap’ and spirited jigs, the British quartet’s ragged, rich music underpins their vision for changeWhat do you do when the world’s falling apart? Take to the...
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More than just McSteamy: Eric Dane was masterful in Grey’s Anatomy – the real man of everyone’s dreams | Anna Spargo-Ryan
Dane was initially only contracted to appear in one episode of series. He starred in a further 138, revolutionising the show along the wayEric Dane, Grey’s Anatomy and Euphoria star, dies aged 53Er...
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McIlroy among early pacesetters at stormy Genesis
World number two Rory McIlroy says he prefers playing in rain to wind after setting the joint clubhouse lead as storms hit the opening day of the PGA Tour event in Los Angeles.
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How did a West Texas oilman make Team USA's Olympic bobsled team?
Boone Niederhofer, a former Texas A&M receiver, followed an unusual path to the Games.
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Scientists just mapped mysterious earthquakes deep inside Earth
Scientists at Stanford have unveiled the first-ever global map of rare earthquakes that rumble deep within Earth’s mantle rather than its crust. Long debated and notoriously difficult to confirm, t...
sciencedaily.com
British pop-soul sensation Skye Newman: ‘I come from a vulnerable background and there are vultures in this world’
The 22-year-old singer is up for two Brit awards thanks to her frank songs about family strife and predatory men. She explains why she’s fighting for her fellow council estate kidsAlthough she is o...
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Week in wildlife: a peek-a-boo fish, dunkin’ frogs and a white crow
This week’s best wildlife photographs from around the world Continue reading...
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I see two things in Gorton and Denton: palpable frustration and the need for wise voting to stop Reform | Polly Toynbee
After speaking to locals, I still can’t predict the result, but a big, combined effort will be needed. Without a united front the left may splinter and loseYou don’t have to be in Gorton and Denton...
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2026 MLB draft rankings 1.0: Which college star is No. 1 on our list?
We rank the top draft candidates now that a new college baseball season is underway.
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One killed, 11 injured in Yemen after security forces disperse STC storming
Protest erupts after the internationally recognised gov't holds its first session in the southern city of Aden.
aljazeera.com
I won't rein it in to correct poor run of form - Buttler
England batter Jos Buttler says he will not just bat for himself as he tries to correct a poor run of form at the T20 World Cup.
bbc.com
UK swings to record £30.4bn budget surplus in January
Figures come ahead of Spring Statement in March
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UK reports record-breaking budget surplus of £30.4bn in surprise boost for Rachel Reeves
Largest January total since records began in 1993 is sharp reversal from December’s £11.6bn deficitBusiness live – latest updatesThe UK government has posted the biggest ever budget surplus, offici...
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Trump visits Georgia to promote economy to woo voters ahead of midterms
President Trump went to Georgia Thursday for his latest domestic stop, where he pitched the economy and touted his tariff policies to voters.
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Pitching hypothetical trade offers for Maxx Crosby
Could the edge rusher get traded this offseason? We suggest offers from the Bears, Bucs, Chargers and Cowboys.
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The heat suffocates, the fires rage – even by Australian standards, this summer is brutal
In this week’s newsletter: The south-east of the country is suffering through the worst heatwave since 2019’s ‘black summer’, while the government continues to back fossil fuel projects • Don’t get...
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HK Gruber: Short Stories from the Vienna Woods album review – still quirky after all these years
Dupree/Orf Vienna RSO/Gruber(Capriccio)This collection of the 83-year-old composer’s larger-scale works highlights his inventive and restless writingAt 83, Austrian iconoclast HK Gruber shows no si...
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LS Lowry believed his paintings would be worthless, interviews reveal
Exclusive: Sir Ian McKellen portrays artist in BBC documentary that draws on trove of previously unheard recordings LS Lowry was convinced his paintings would be worthless after his death, he confi...
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Cold Storage review – mutant-mildew plague horror comedy stuffs fun into the fungi
Stranger Things’ Joe Keery is joined by a stellar cast battling an outbreak of virulent brain spores, but the film doesn’t offer much more than endless wisecracks and a splatterhouse grossfest‘Pay...
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An Unknown Woman: how I discovered a hidden tragedy tied to Russia’s most famous painting
It caused a scandal in imperial Russia, then became a staple of popular art in the USSR. But when I spied a copy of Ivan Kramsky’s portrait in the film Sentimental Value, it opened a door to an unt...
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Another World by Melvyn Bragg review – portrait of the broadcaster as a young man
Leaving behind Cumbria for Oxford in the late 1950s, Bragg navigates class and culture in a world on the brink of change It’s October 1958, and a nearly 19-year-old Melvyn Bragg is on the platform...
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‘Catch of the CENTURY!’ | The best catches of the T20 World Cup so far…
Check out some of the best catches seen at the T20 World Cup so far…
skysports.com
Three aid workers killed, 4 wounded in RSF drone attack in Sudan’s Kordofan
The attack comes as the UN releases a report which found that RSF actions have hallmarks of genocide in el-Fasher.
aljazeera.com
General Catalyst commits $5B to India over five years
The pledge marks a sharp jump from General Catalyst's earlier $500 million–$1 billion India earmark.
techcrunch.com
McIlroy battles tricky conditions to sit near top of Genesis Invitational leaderboard
Rory McIlroy survived a tumultuous opening day in Los Angeles to sit right near the top of the leaderboard at the Genesis Invitational - one shot shy of England's Aaron Rai, who finished two holes...
skysports.com
Celtics' Brown weighs lawsuit vs. Beverly Hills
Celtics forward Jaylen Brown is considering legal action against the city of Beverly Hills, he told ESPN's Andscape, after police shut down a private event he was hosting during NBA All-Star Weekend.
espn.com
TV tonight: inside a famous crisp factory – and its divisive new flavours
How did Walkers decide on making hot honey crisps? Plus, Jennifer Garner and Charli xcx chat to Graham Norton. Here’s what to watch this evening8pm, Channel 4Hot honey crisps, anyone? The divisive...
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Ali Partovi’s Neo looks to upend the accelerator model with low-dilution terms
Neo's new Residency program invests $750,000 in an uncapped SAFE for startups and provides a $40,000 no-strings-attached grant for college students.
techcrunch.com
Tandy aims to solve Finn Russell problem
Keeping Finn Russell quiet is a question that occupies defence coaches across the world when they face Scotland.
bbc.com
Starmer 'appeasing' big tech firms, says online safety campaigner
Baroness Kidron tells the BBC the PM has being "late to the party" in regulating social media.
bbc.com
Grey's Anatomy star Eric Dane dies at 53 after ALS diagnosis
The actor, who also starred in HBO's Euphoria, battled the most common form of motor neurone disease.
bbc.com
Wood burning pollution leads to 8,600 premature US deaths a year, study finds
Wood is primary heating in 2% of homes but contributes to producing 21% of country’s wintertime particle pollutionAir pollution from home wood burning is estimated to lead to 8,600 premature death...
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Gallagher: Okolie will become a heavyweight world champion
Lawrence Okolie can become a heavyweight world champion, insists trainer Joe Gallagher.
skysports.com
With Hull KR on top of the world can Super League capitalise?
The best of one competition up against the best of another. You would think that would be a pretty even contest; however, that misses the context of rugby league.
skysports.com
By Day, Cortina D’Ampezzo Is an Olympic Hub. By Night, It’s a Party.
Filippo Borghi mixing a cocktail at the Hôtel de la Poste, a famous nightspot in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy.
nytimes.com
‘He loved showing his bum. Loved it’: the subversive genius of Kenneth Williams
The actor, comedian and raconteur, who would have turned 100 on Sunday, could play humble or haughty, cheeky or Chekhov – but always stole the showWhen standup comic Tom Allen received Attitude mag...
theguardian.com
Investors pour record sums into European stocks
Inflows on track for all-time high in February as global fund managers seek alternatives to expensive US tech shares
ft.com
New drone unit to investigate illegal waste dumping across England
Government announces tougher measures to tackle unlicensed sites as ‘prolific waste criminal’ is ordered to pay £1.4mA new 33-strong drone unit is being deployed to investigate the scourge of illeg...
theguardian.com
Reasons to worry about America’s investment position with the rest of the world
Data shows that our global financial system is plagued with serious but often ignored imbalances
ft.com
Dear ChatGPT, please construct me an optimal portfolio
AI is already smarter and more knowledgeable than all financial advisers
ft.com
Amazon service was taken down by AI coding bot
Tech giant blames ‘user error, not AI error’ for incident in December involving its Kiro tool
ft.com
China’s ‘King of Banned Films’ Wants to Change the Subject
The Chinese director Lou Ye, at his studio in Beijing in November.
nytimes.com
Dave Lewis plans executive overhaul at ‘fat and happy’ Diageo
New chief at the struggling drinks giant is set to replace members of top team as part of plans to reinvigorate growth
ft.com
Transfer rumors, news: PSG inform Man City of Haaland interest
Paris Saint-Germain have asked Manchester City to let them know if Erling Haaland ever becomes available. Transfer Talk has the latest.
espn.com
Eric Dane, McSteamy on ‘Grey’s Anatomy,’ Dies at 53 After Battling ALS
Eric Dane revealed in April 2025 that he had A.L.S.
nytimes.com
North Korea’s Kim Jong Un launches key party congress held every 5 years
Kim focuses on improving economic activity in opening speech at Ninth Congress of the Workers' Party of Korea.
aljazeera.com
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,457
These are the key developments from day 1,457 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
aljazeera.com
Revealed: The billions given to charity by ordinary Indians every year
India’s real philanthropy engine isn’t billionaires - it’s everyday household giving, a new survey finds.
bbc.com
Air pollution linked to higher Alzheimer’s risk in 28 million older Americans
Breathing polluted air may do more than harm your lungs — it could also increase your risk of Alzheimer’s disease. In a sweeping study of nearly 28 million older Americans, researchers found that l...
sciencedaily.com
Trump's foreign policy dilemma laid bare by Iran tensions
The president’s calls for peace and willingness to exert military power can at times feel like competing impulses.
bbc.com
Scientists uncover oxygen-loving ancestor of all complex life
For decades, scientists have believed that complex life began when two very different microbes joined forces, eventually giving rise to plants, animals, and fungi. But one major puzzle remained: ho...
sciencedaily.com
New Mexico reopens criminal probe related to Jeffrey Epstein’s Zorro Ranch
State officials say the information in unsealed FBI files 'warrant further examination' of a case closed in 2019.
aljazeera.com
A $10K Bounty Awaits Anyone Who Can Hack Ring Cameras to Stop Sharing Data With Amazon
The Fulu Foundation, a nonprofit that pays out bounties for removing user-hostile features, is hunting for a way to keep Ring cameras from sending data to Amazon—without breaking the hardware.
wired.com
Austrian climber found guilty after girlfriend froze to death on mountain
The woman died of hypothermia during a climbing trip on the Grossglockner mountain in January 2025.
bbc.com
Epstein eyed record label investment to access women, files suggest
His associate said the music industry was "related to P", a way Epstein apparently often referred to women.
bbc.com
Google’s new Gemini Pro model has record benchmark scores—again
Gemini 3.1 Pro promises a Google LLM capable of handling more complex forms of work.
techcrunch.com
As Trump Weighs Iran Strikes, He Declines to Make Clear Case for Why
President Trump speaking at the inaugural Board of Peace meeting in Washington on Thursday.
nytimes.com
Hamas holds vote to choose new interim leader, source tells BBC
The armed group is electing a new head after its top leaders were killed by Israel.
bbc.com
The Grammy winner bringing traditional country to new audiences
Zach Top discusses winning the first ever Grammy Award for best traditional country album.
bbc.com
Nvidia deepens early-stage push into India’s AI startup ecosystem
Nvidia is working with investors, nonprofits, and venture firms to build earlier ties with India's fast-growing AI founder ecosystem.
techcrunch.com
The Russian village that lost its men to war
In the remote village of Sedanka in Russia's Far East, almost all of its fighting-age men have left to join the Ukraine war.
bbc.com
How Did Draco Malfoy Get Mixed Up With Lunar New Year?
A Lunar New Year display showing a young Tom Felton as Draco Malfoy in Shangqiu, China, this month.
nytimes.com
Nvidia and OpenAI near $30bn investment in place of unfinished $100bn deal
Chipmaker swaps last year’s complex framework with AI start-up in favour of $30bn equity cheque
ft.com
Ukraine Paralympians to boycott opening ceremony
Ukraine's Winter Paralympics team will boycott the event's opening ceremony next month after Russian and Belarusian athletes were invited to compete under their national flags.
bbc.com
IMF warns Venezuela’s economy and humanitarian situation is ‘quite fragile’
Figures show Venezuela's public debt sits at roughly 180 percent of its GDP as the country struggles with tumult.
aljazeera.com
F1 chief Domenicali confident Verstappen will not quit
Formula 1 president Stefano Domenicali says he is confident Max Verstappen will not leave the sport despite the four-time world champion having recently expressed concern over new regulations for t...
skysports.com
Cecil: The Lion and the Dentist review – inside the horrific big cat killing that outraged the world
This documentary looks at the 2005 slaying of the majestic head of two lion prides in Zimbabwe, by a trophy-hunting American dentist. Sadly it raises more questions than it answersThere are a lot o...
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'Keep calm,' says Domenicali on criticism of new F1 rules
Formula 1 boss Stefano Domenicali calls for calm in the face of criticism from drivers of the sport's new rules - but said changes would be made if necessary.