Notable Events Around the World on - 2026-02-21

Once mocked for being tacky, this Korean music genre is making a comeback

The traditional South Korean popular music genre is making headlines in the country once again.

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'It's raw and it will hurt' - Team GB miss out on curling gold

Sky Sports' Geraint Hughes reports as Team GB had to settle for men's curling silver after losing to Canada in a tense gold medal match.

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Trump’s tariff regime has been ruled unlawful. What are the implications?

The US Supreme Court has struck down President Donald Trump's central policy.

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Late Abraham goal rescues point for Villa against Leeds

Tammy Abraham comes off the bench to score an 88th minute equaliser to cancel out Anton Stach's spectacular freekick, as Aston Villa rescue a 1-1 draw against Leeds United at Villa Park in the Prem...

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Willie Colón, a Luminary of Salsa Music, Dies at 75

Willie Colón performing in New York in 2009. His 1967 debut album, “El Malo,” propelled a career spanning nearly six decades.

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Venezuela receives more than 1,500 amnesty requests under new law

More than 370 political prisoners have already been granted amnesty under the US-backed legislation.

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'Ireland show they're far from done with record-breaking win'

Ireland issue a defiant response to talk they are a fading force, with a record-breaking Six Nations win over England at Allianz Stadium.

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Team GB settle for silver as Canada triumph in men's curling final

In a repeat of the 2014 Winter Olympics final, Canada defeat Team GB in the men's curling gold medal match as Bruce Mouat's men are beaten 9-6.

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Silver sorrow - Team GB's Mouat and Hardie miss out on curling gold

Team GB'S Grant Hardie and Bruce Mouat emotionally reflect on their defeat to Canada in the men's curling final, having also missed out on gold four years ago in Beijing.

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Iran’s Students Hold Anti-Regime Protests as Universities Reopen

Demonstrators gathering at Amirkabir University in Tehran, in an image from a social media post that was verified by The New York Times.

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GB curlers denied Olympic gold at death yet again

Bruce Mouat's rink are unable to end a 102-year wait for a men's Winter Olympic curling gold - and vanquish their own disappointment from 2022 - as Canada deny Team GB a fourth gold medal of this y...

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Briton Ryan becomes two-weight world champion

Briton Sandy Ryan became a two-weight world champion with a hard-fought points win over light-welterweight Karla Ramos Zamora in Nottingham.

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What went wrong for England in nightmare defeat?

"Everyone has to take a look at themselves" - what went wrong for England in their record Six Nations home defeat by Ireland?

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Iran students stage first anti-government protests since deadly crackdown

The student protesters honoured thousands of those killed when nationwide mass protests were put down last month.

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NASA rules out March launch for manned moon mission over technical issues

Artemis 2 is a precursor to the US space agency's planned astronaut moon landing with Artemis III scheduled for 2028.

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Far-right anti-Islam march sparks counterprotests in Manchester

Hundreds of Britain First protesters faced larger antifascist crowds in a tense Manchester city centre standoff.

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For Dutch speedskater, age doesn’t matter.

Jorrit Bergsma, a gold medalist back in 2014, is now 40. But he rolled back the years to win gold.

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Rugby Union Weekly

Record-breaking Ireland beat England at Twickenham, & Scotland come back to beat Wales.

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Theodore Conklin, 77, Dies; His Rescue of an Inn Helped Save Sag Harbor

By rehabilitating the American Hotel, he turned a hard-luck village on the East End of Long Island into a mecca for pop stars and plumbers alike.

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Let a thousand stinky blossoms bloom: how Australia became the world’s corpse flower destination

Australian collections of the endangered and notoriously unpredictable flowers have popped off in recent years, as ‘personas’ like Putricia, Stinkerella and Smellanie prove a hit with nosy spectato...

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How an Australian farmer is planning to get US consumers hooked on camel milk

A staple in African and Arab communities for millennia, camel milk is now being marketed as a ‘superfood’Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastCaroline’s sultry and soulful eye...

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Young Skaters Assist With Figure Skating Competitions While Aspiring to the Olympics

Young skaters known as flower kids jump into action. They have their own Olympic dreams.

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'Special day' - Farrell revels in record Irish win

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell says his players "showed respect for each other and the jersey" as he hailed Saturday's 42-21 win over England as a "special day".

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Nasa astronauts' moon mission likely to be delayed due to rocket issue

The mission to the far side of the Moon and back will likely be postponed after problems with were spotted with its rocket, a Nasa official said.

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Finland ices Slovakia 6-1 for men's hockey bronze

Finland won the bronze medal in men's hockey at the Olympics for a third consecutive time with NHL players participating, beating Slovakia 6-1 on Saturday at the Milan Cortina Games.

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'Heads on the block' - England flounder vs Ireland as Genge apologises to fans

Known for a coach who never gets too low nor too high in his appraisals post England Rugby Tests, the furthest Steve Borthwick would go at Twickenham after a record 42-21 loss to Ireland was: 'bitt...

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Microsoft’s new gaming CEO vows not to flood the ecosystem with ‘endless AI slop’

Is Microsoft's gaming division doubling down on AI?

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Early chance for Hammers with Disasi shot

Bournemouth goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic saves an early strike from Axel Disasi in their Premier League match at West Ham.

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Israeli army kills 2 Palestinians in strikes on Gaza during Ramadan

Latest Israeli attacks bring total death toll in Gaza since October 'ceasefire' to 614.

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Pakistan-New Zealand Super Eights opener abandoned at T20 World Cup

Persistent rain in Colombo forces abandonment of Pakistan's game with New Zealand, which was to open Super Eights stage.

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‘Immensely heartened’: Sally Rooney hails Palestine Action high court ruling as victory for UK civil liberties

Exclusive: Irish author, who feared her books being withdrawn from UK, says proscription had been ‘extreme assault’ on rights and freedomsSally Rooney has hailed the high court’s decision that it w...

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Milner breaks PL appearance record as brilliant Brighton win at Brentford

James Milner became the Premier League's all-time record appearance holder in a brilliant 2-0 Brighton win at high-flying Brentford, easing the pressure on boss Fabian Hurzeler.

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Divers recover bodies of seven Chinese tourists from bottom of Lake Baikal

A Russian driver also died when their mini-bus plunged under the ice to the bottom of the lake in Siberia.

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Trump ups tariffs day after Supreme Court ruling against him

The president will increase import taxes to 15% on most products coming into the US from Tuesday.

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Dream debut in Dubai! Pegula dominates Svitolina to win 10th WTA title

Highlights of the Dubai Tennis Championships final between Elina Svitolina and Jessica Pegula.

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Canada deny Britain curling gold after tense final at Winter Olympics

Team GB lost to Canada in the gold medal match of the men's curling event at the Winter Olympics.

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Bergsma wins 'sensational' speed skating gold at 40

Forty-year-old Jorrit Bergsma wins gold for the Netherlands in the men's Mass Start Speed Skating, becoming the oldest ever speed skating medalist.

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Rahm's Ryder Cup future in doubt amid tour row

Jon Rahm's Ryder Cup future remains uncertain after refusing to settle his long‑running dispute with the DP World Tour, leaving the Spaniard at risk of missing next year's event in Ireland.

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Trump raises global tariffs to 15 per cent in wake of Supreme Court loss

President continues his attack on judges and announces levies on US trading partners will ‘immediately’ increase

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Ruthless Ireland hit record away win over England

A ruthless Ireland reignite their Six Nations title bid with a record away win over England at Allianz Stadium.

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Sources: New WNBA proposal includes housing

The WNBA submitted a new collective bargaining agreement proposal on Friday that would guarantee housing for all players in 2026, sources said.

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What Tudor must change at Spurs if he is to stay for 'long time'

Johan Lange has defended Tottenham's lack of activity in the final weeks of the winter transfer window and revealed interim boss Igor Tudor could get the role permanently.

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Google VP warns that two types of AI startups may not survive

As generative AI evolves, a Google VP warns that LLM wrappers and AI aggregators face mounting pressure, with shrinking margins and limited differentiation threatening their long-term viability.

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Super 8s starts with washout as Pakistan vs New Zealand abandoned

The T20 World Cup Super 8s began in frustrating fashion with Pakistan's game against New Zealand in Colombo washed out without a ball bowled.

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NZ-Pakistan match abandoned because of rain

The opening match of the T20 World Cup's Super Eight stage between New Zealand and Pakistan in Colombo is abandoned without a ball bowled because of rain.

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Yankees' Judge slugs 2 HRs, 'excited' about WBC

Yankees slugger Aaron Judge hit two homers in his spring debut Saturday as he gears up for next month's World Baseball Classic with Team USA.

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MPs to discuss inquiry into trade envoy role after Andrew arrest

A cross-party committee will also look into the appointment and accountability of UK trade envoys.

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Bill Mazeroski, 89, Whose 9th-Inning Blast Made Pirates Champs, Is Dead

It was Game 7 of the 1960 World Series, when an infielder known for his glove, not his bat, crushed the powerful Yankees with one swing, bringing joy to Pittsburgh.

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Italian duo take gold and silver in men's ski cross final

Simone Deromedis takes the men's ski cross title to win Italy's 10th gold medal of the 2026 Winter Olympics, while his compatriot Federico Tomasoni takes the silver medal after a photo finish with...

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Milner breaks Premier League appearance record

Brighton's James Milner starts against Brentford to break the all-time Premier League appearance record of 653.

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Is the UK’s golden era of free museum entry coming to an end?

The National Gallery’s latest financial woes have brought the possibility of charging visitors back into the frameFor a quarter of a century, visitors to the UK’s national museums and galleries hav...

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7 days until ticket prices rise for TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

Lowest ticket prices to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 end February 27. Up to $680 off individual passes and up to 30% off group passes. Register before they go up to join 10,000 founders, tech operators,...

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Iranian students mount further anti-regime protests

Slogans chanted on campuses in Tehran as new academic semester begins

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Russian attack on Kharkiv kills two, Ukraine hits missile plant

Kharkiv regional administration head, Oleh Syniehubov, reported that 175 'combat clashes' were recorded.

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UK should send non-combat troops to Ukraine now, former PM Johnson tells BBC

Troops should be deployed to peaceful parts of the country in non-fighting roles, he said.

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Three games to save a job? No excuses if England fail again

The T20 World Cup Super 8s may present Brendon McCullum with the chance to save his England job – should he want to continue into the summer.

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Trump to raise global tariffs to 15%

President Trump previously said he would implement 10% global tariffs after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down his tariff policies.

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Cactus cameo: Dodgers play Ohtani before WBC

Shohei Ohtani is scheduled to play a couple of Cactus League games for the Dodgers before he joins Team Japan for the World Baseball Classic.

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Searching for Rejuvenation Where Skiers Chase Olympic Gold

The thermal waters of the Italian Alps, long praised for their restorative properties, are well known to elite athletes. During the Winter Games, they’ve drawn spectators, too.

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Six races, six golds - Klaebo's historic Olympics

Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo, Norway's king of cross-country skiing, breaks the record for the most gold medals won at a single Winter Olympics with his sixth of the Games.

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'Amazing!' - Klaebo sets record for most golds won at a single Winter Olympics

Norway's Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo sets the record for the most golds won at a single Winter Olympics, winning his sixth, and the 11th of his career, in the men's 50km mass start.

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Katseye's Manon to take 'temporary hiatus' to focus on health

The six-person girl group say the decision was made following "open and thoughtful conversations together".

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China 'fall apart' as US take mixed team aerials gold

A shock missed landing from China sees them fall to bronze despite winning gold in both singles events, as USA's Chris Lillis' final jump clinches them gold.

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‘The need for support is everywhere’: working-class arts group expands to north of England

The Working Arts Club is working to counter the stark class disparity within the UK creative sector‘The problem the art world has with class is a systemic issue and the need for support is everywhe...

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Klaebo makes history with sixth gold of 2026 Winter Olympics

Norwegian cross-country skier Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo became the first athlete to win six gold medals at a single Winter Olympics after continuing his stunning run with victory in the 50km mass st...

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India vs South Africa: T20 World Cup Super Eights – teams, start, lineups

Defending champions and co-hosts India face debut-title chasing South Africa in rematch of last T20 World Cup final.

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X factors, key players to watch and picks for USA-Canada

It has all come down to one game for ultimate glory in the 2026 Olympic men's hockey tournament.

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Klaebo Makes Olympic History: Unforgettable Photos from 6-Gold Sweep

Johannes Klaebo won his sixth cross country gold medal at the 2026 Olympics.

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Klaebo. Inevitable.

Johannes Klaebo won his sixth cross country gold medal at the 2026 Olympics.

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How Johannes Klaebo’s 6 Gold Medals Ranks Among the All-Time Olympic Performances

Johannes Klaebo of Norway won gold on Saturday in the 50-kilometer mass start individual race.

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Team GB face uphill task for four-man bobsleigh medal

Team GB face an uphill task to win an Olympic medal in the four-man bobsleigh event as they sit seventh at the halfway point in Cortina.

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French Alps 2030 to hold speed skating in Italy or Netherlands

The speed skating events at the 2030 Winter Olympics will take place outside host nation France, it has been confirmed.

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Souvenirs From the 2026 Winter Olympics Are Being Resold for Big Bucks Online

From pins to mascots to Swatch watches, memorabilia from the Milano Cortina Games is showing up on sites like eBay and Vinted.

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Best Budget Monitors: I Found 3 Impressive Screens Under $200 (2026)

You might assume all monitors under $200 are terrible. But after trying some out, I found a few that defy expectations.

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Iran demands ‘evidence’ as Trump, UN experts highlight protest killings

UN experts said discrepancy between official figures and grassroots estimates is compounding the anguish of families.

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Israel wants to execute Palestinians and the world will allow it

An execution bill is being pushed through the Knesset. International indifference paved its way for it.

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McKibbin given release from DP World Tour to play LIV

Tom McKibbin is among eight DP World Tour members who have been granted permission to play in conflicting LIV Golf tournaments.

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Password Managers Share a Hidden Weakness

Plus: The cybersecurity community grapples with Epstein files revelations, the US State Department plans an online anti-censorship “portal” for the world, and more.

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Hatton among DP World Tour members given LIV Golf releases - but not Rahm

Tyrrell Hatton is among eight DP World Tour members to have been granted permission to play in conflicting tournaments on the LIV Golf circuit in 2026 - but not Jon Rahm.

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Supreme Court Ruling on Trump’s Tariffs Changes Little for Canada

The 50 percent tariffs on Canadian steel that have led to layoffs at Algoma Steel are not affected by the court decision.

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LIVE: Pakistan vs New Zealand – T20 World Cup Super Eights

Follow our live build-up, with toss and team news, ahead of our text commentary stream of the Super Eights opener.

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After the 2026 Winter Olympics, Figure Skating Will Never Be the Same

From disappointments to scandals to Madison Chock and Evan Bates’ silver medal, figure skating brought some of the biggest surprises of the Milano Cortina Games. We talked to Adam Rippon to find ou...

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World No 1 Thitikul lives up to billing to grab LPGA Tour lead on home soil

Highlights of day three from the Honda LPGA Thailand at the Siam Country Club Old Course.

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Uncertainty in Europe After Trump’s Supreme Court Tariff Loss

President Trump criticized the Supreme Court tariff ruling at a news conference in Washington on Friday.

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Los Angeles Olympics Have a Cloud of Concerns as Winter Games Close

Los Angeles Olympics organizers addressed the International Olympic Committee in Milan, Italy, this month, to promote the next Summer Games.

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Marcus Mumford: ‘Which living person do I most admire? Sickeningly, it’s probably my wife’

The Mumford & Sons frontman on farming, the fallout from contact sports as a kid and the four-letter word that’s banned at homeBorn in California, Marcus Mumford, 39, formed the band Mumford &a...

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Italian toddler dies after transplant with heart 'burned by frostbite'

The heart given to two-year-old Domenico was reportedly severely damaged during its transfer to hospital.

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Venezuela grants amnesty to 379 political prisoners

The move is in line with a new law, giving hope to throngs of others imprisoned over alleged plots to oust the government.

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World reacts as US top court limits Trump’s tariff powers

Some countries welcome the ruling, while others review trade deals and economic effect.

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The Supreme Court’s tariff blow to Trump

Uncertainty will linger as the president tests alternative legal options

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Tkachuk on Canada rivalry: 'There's hatred there'

On the eve of the Olympic gold medal game, Brady Tkachuk said for the U.S. to win its ultimate goal, his teammates will have to take down Canada, the team they both envy and despise.

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Starmer 2.0: could a more authentic PM revive Labour’s appeal?

After surviving a coup, and with his critics chastened, No 10 insiders say a more combative PM is up for taking the fight to Reform UKTwo days after Keir Starmer had been disowned by the Scottish L...

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‘Last year I read 137 books’: could setting targets help you put down your phone and pick up a book?

BookTok influencer Jack Edwards motivates himself with reading goals – and he’s not alone. Authors and avid readers discuss the rise of metrics, and reveal how many books they finished last yearEve...

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England told to be 'brave' as T20 World Cup hots up

The T20 World Cup starts now for England.

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'Like landing on the moon': How Milner set a near-unbreakable Premier League record

James Milner, 40, is now the Premier League's all-time appearances leader.

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At A.I. Summit, India Tries to Find a Way Between the U.S. and China

A humanoid robot dancing in front of an audience at a pavilion during the A.I. Impact Summit in New Delhi on Tuesday.

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Mazeroski, known for 1960 WS walk-off HR, dies

Bill Mazeroski, the Hall of Fame second baseman who won eight Gold Glove awards for his steady work in the field and the hearts of countless Pirates fans for his historic walk-off home run in Game...

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Avalanches kill five in Austrian Alps, officials say

A man skiing with his son was among the victims on Friday, bringing the region's avalanche death toll this season to at least 21.

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Court clears way for Louisiana law requiring Ten Commandments in classrooms to take effect

The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has cleared the way for a Louisiana law requiring displays of the Ten Commandments in public classrooms to take effect.

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Scientists discover why high altitude protects against diabetes

Living at high altitude appears to protect against diabetes, and scientists have finally discovered the reason. When oxygen levels drop, red blood cells switch into a new metabolic mode and absorb...

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Mayweather, 48, out of retirement for fourth time

Former world champion Floyd Mayweather will come out of retirement for a fourth time following his upcoming exhibition bout with Mike Tyson, to take part in his first professional fight for nearly...

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Tehran on edge as residents fear US attack

Many in Iran’s capital think it is only a matter of time until war returns to their lives

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Trump Official Backs Russia’s Return to Global Sports

The Olympic rings in Cortina d’Ampezzo this month.

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McIlroy hunts Genesis leaders Penge and Bridgeman

World number two Rory McIlroy is one shot off leaders Marco Penge and Jacob Bridgeman at the halfway stage of the Genesis Invitational.

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A look at the SCOTUS ruling on Trump's tariffs

We look at what yesterday's Supreme Court decision on President Trump's tariffs means for his economic policies and campaign promises.

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Week in Politics: SCOTUS shuts down Trump's tariffs; U.S.-Iran update

We look at the U.S. Supreme Court decision striking down many of President Trump's tariffs, as well as a look as the possibility of another military clash with Iran.

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Klaebo 1st athlete to win 6 golds at Winter Games

Norway's Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo completed his historic gold medal sweep of the men's cross-country skiing events on Saturday by winning his sixth race and set the record for the most golds by one...

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The route to glory open to all - could you be a Winter Olympic athlete?

BBC Sport explores the special scheme which has taken athletes to gold medal glory in sports they had never tried before.

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Scientists may have found the holy grail of quantum computing

Scientists may have spotted a long-sought triplet superconductor — a material that can transmit both electricity and electron spin with zero resistance. That ability could dramatically stabilize qu...

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Survivor of financial abuse invited to advise ministers after Guardian report

City minister Lucy Rigby acts after woman faced repossession of house burned down by controlling husbandA woman who was nearly killed by her abusive husband has been invited to advise the governmen...

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The Guide #231: ​How the ​hunt for the ​next James Bond ​became the ​franchise’s ​best ​marketing ​tool

In this week’s newsletter: The race to crown a new 007 has become its own long‑running spectacle, turning the search for​ Bond into an event as big as the films themselves• Don’t get The Guide deli...

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Scrubs: the cast’s chemistry is still so sparky it totally carries this zinger-packed comeback

Dr Cox is still electrifying, the original cast’s interactions are a joy to watch, and after a couple of episodes it finds its tone – making it just the comfort TV we need right nowIt is possible t...

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My cultural awakening: Operation Mincemeat taught me how to cry – now I sob at everything

A musical number about a woman’s letter to her husband on the second world war frontline unlocked my ability to blub – and made me a happier personI am sure I must have cried as a child, but by the...

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Bond, bagpipes & controversial Canadians - why curling is must-watch

Curling might seem a strange choice for prime-time Saturday night viewing, but at 18:05 GMT - live on the BBC - millions will find themselves staring at televisions, tablets, laptops and phones to...

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Generative AI analyzes medical data faster than human research teams

Researchers tested whether generative AI could handle complex medical datasets as well as human experts. In some cases, the AI matched or outperformed teams that had spent months building predictio...

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TV tonight: the must-see new drama for Marian Keyes fans

The bestselling novelist brings her beloved Walsh sisters to the screen. Plus: Patrick Dempsey lets loose with Jonathan Ross. Here’s what to watch this evening Sat, 9.15pm, BBC One Continue reading...

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Under water, in denial: is Europe drowning out the climate crisis?

Even as weather extremes worsen, the voices calling for the rolling back of environmental rules have grown louder and more influentialIn the timeless week between Christmas and the new year, two Sp...

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From Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die to Tracey Emin: your complete entertainment guide to the week ahead

Sam Rockwell stars in Gore Verbinski’s madcap sci-fi comedy, and the YBA Goat is back with a new exhibition at the Tate ModernGood Luck, Have Fun, Don’t DieOut now If Sam Rockwell materialised in...

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MPs considering investigation into Andrew’s role as UK trade envoy

MPs will meet on Tuesday to discuss the former prince, as it emerged he pestered ministers for a bigger government roleAn influential committee of MPs could launch an inquiry into Andrew Mountbatte...

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The Secret Agent to Mitski: the week in rave reviews

A brilliant mystery drama about politics and corruption in 70s Brazil, and a wonderful wallow in misery from the US musician. Here’s the pick of the week’s culture, taken from the Guardian’s best-r...

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Family of Palestinian-American man killed in West Bank demand accountability

Nasrallah Abu Siyam was the sixth American citizen killed by Israeli settlers or soldiers in the West Bank in the last two years.

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Where are the most endangered languages in the world?

February 21 is World Mother Language Day. Al Jazeera looks at the most spoken languages and which ones are endangered.

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How Olympic Experts Keep the Ice Intact

Ice-resurfacing machines known as Zambonis restore the frozen surface of competition before, during and after Winter Olympics competitions.

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Gisèle Pelicot Survived Mass Rape. Now She’s Looking to the Future.

Gisèle Pelicot stayed silent after dozens of men were convicted of raping her. Now, Ms. Pelicot is finding peace by publicizing her ordeal and explaining how she survived it.

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Nearly 6,000 entrepreneurs quit UK in past two years, say wealth managers

Most work in tech sector with top destinations the UAE, followed by Spain and the US, according to Rathbones

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Former top general calls military's removal of trans troops a costly mistake

As several global tensions simmer, the Pentagon is removing thousands of transgender troops under an anti-DEI push. How might a focus on gender identity distract from mission readiness?

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Transfer rumors, news: Casemiro to join Messi or Ronaldo when he leaves Man United?

Manchester United midfielder Casemiro is drawing interest from Lionel Messi's Inter Miami and Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr. Transfer Talk has the latest.

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How will Trump's new 10% global tariffs work and what's next?

The Supreme Court's decision has led questions over whether people can get a refund over the unlawful tariffs.

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Anna Murdoch-Mann, mother of News Corp heir, dies aged 81

The author, journalist and philanthropist died at home in Florida, according to Rupert Murdoch's news outlets.

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Trump Imposes New Tariffs to Sidestep Supreme Court Ruling

The president signed an executive order implementing 10 percent global tariffs after calling the justices who struck down his signature trade policy a "disgrace."

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Trump, JD Vance vilify ‘lawless’ Supreme Court justices over tariff ruling

President Trump calls Supreme Court justices an 'embarrassment to their families' in 45-minute address to media.

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At least 10 killed in Israeli strikes on Lebanon - state media

A senior Hezbollah official was among those reported killed in air strikes on the Bekaa Valley and southern Lebanon.

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James Webb Space Telescope captures strange magnetic forces warping Uranus

For the first time, scientists have mapped Uranus’s upper atmosphere in three dimensions, tracking temperatures and charged particles up to 5,000 kilometers above the clouds. Webb’s sharp vision re...

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Catch of the day: Pictures from spectacular Nigerian fishing festival

Days of competition culminate in a fishing contest rooted in efforts to cement local peace.

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Smith-Njigba: Believe I deserve to be top-paid WR

Jaxon Smith-Njigba said he isn't overly concerned about getting a new deal done with the Super Bowl champion Seahawks. But when he does, the 2025 AP Offensive Player of the Year believes he should...

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,458

These are the key developments from day 1,458 of Russia's war on Ukraine.

aljazeera.com

How photography helped the British empire classify India

A new exhibition in Delhi showcases 200 rare photographs that fixed identities in colonial India.

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After the Supreme Court's ruling on tariffs, companies line up for refunds

The Supreme Court on Friday struck down President Trump's tariffs. But the justices left a $133 billion question unanswered: What's going to happen to the money the government has already collected?

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India’s Sarvam launches Indus AI chat app as competition heats up

Sarvam's Indus chat app is currently available in beta.

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Trump lashes out at Supreme Court justices over tariffs ruling

The six justices who voted against the tariffs, dealing a major blow to his signature economic policy, should be "absolutely ashamed", Trump said.

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Iran's motorcycling midwife and rights campaigner is star of Oscar-tipped film

In a room of 1,500 men, Sara Shahverdi becomes the only female leader in her region of Iran - a new film joins her as she pushes for change.

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Common pneumonia bacterium may fuel Alzheimer’s disease

A common bacterium best known for causing pneumonia and sinus infections may also play a surprising role in Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers found that Chlamydia pneumoniae can invade the retina an...

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Killing of nationalist student leaves French far left in deep trouble as elections loom

Far-left militants are suspected of being behind Quentin Deranque's death and the party of Jean-Luc Mélenchon is being widely condemned.

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In the army now: Pictures that show how ordinary Ukrainians have been shaped by war

Six Ukrainian men and women in uniform reveal how Russia's invasion in 2022 has changed them.

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The Supreme Court's Tariff Ruling Won't Bring Car Prices Back to Earth

Despite Friday's SCOTUS ruling, many tariffs affecting the auto industry will remain. So will the other dynamics that have led to today's historically high car prices.

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2026 Winter Olympics: U.S. women's curling goes for bronze, Eileen Gu competes in halfpipe and more

Saturday at the Olympics is headlined by U.S. women's curling going for bronze and Eileen Gu competing in the freeski halfpipe final.

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