Dazzling closing ceremony wraps up 2026 Winter Olympics
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Notable Events Around the World on - 2026-02-22
White House post after US hockey win over Canada stirs controversy
Trump hails US's Olympic gold win, as some Canadians reject White House's illustration of an eagle dominating a goose.
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'Genius' Zhao beats Higgins to win Players Championship
Zhao Xintong wins the final four frames to beat John Higgins 10-7 and win the Players Championship in Telford.
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Apple might take a new approach to announcing its next products
Apple has invited the tech press to a “special Apple experience” on March 4, but it might unfold a bit differently than the company's standard press event.
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Brazil does not want ‘a new Cold War’, says President Lula
Lula says he wants to tell US President Trump that Brazil wishes for all countries to be treated 'equally'.
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Send support for schoolchildren in England to be given £4bn overhaul
‘Generational’ reforms are a key moment for Bridget Phillipson, the education secretary, and for Keir StarmerMinisters will unveil a “generational” overhaul of special educational needs and disabil...
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Can the creator economy stay afloat in a flood of AI slop?
On the latest episode of Equity, we debated what’s next for the creator economy, and whether there will be any room for the next generation of creators to stand out.
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Milan-Cortina 2026 closes with ceremony in Verona
IOC president Kirsty Coventry says the athletes "showed us that the Olympic Games are a place for everyone" as she closes this year's Winter Games.
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Reform would create ICE-style agency and end leave to remain, Zia Yusuf to say
Nigel Farage’s party plans to deport up to 288,000 people a year on five flights a day and expand stop and searchReform UK would create an ICE-style agency dedicated to deporting hundreds of thousa...
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The Lady review – this maddening drama’s take on Sarah Ferguson utterly fails to read the room
If you’re hoping for a sensitive depiction of the sad story of Sarah Ferguson’s royal aide who murdered her partner, don’t bother. It’s a gaudy mess, whose version of Ferguson overshadows everythin...
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Zelensky tells BBC Putin has started WW3 and must be stopped
Ukraine's president sat down with the BBC's Jeremy Bowen in Kyiv days before the four-year anniversary of the war.
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Littler defies nine-dart Van Veen to win first-ever Poland Darts Open
World No 1 Luke Littler defied a perfect leg from Dutchman Gian van Veen to win the first-ever Poland Darts Open on Sunday.
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What will Trump’s latest sweeping tariffs mean for the world?
The US president has injected new uncertainty into the global economy with a 15 percent tariff on all imports.
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I Swear’s Robert Aramayo had Bafta’s feelgood moment, but the night belonged to Paul Thomas Anderson
Six wins for US director’s ICE-baiting film of American resistance recognised Anderson’s commitment to complex drama, while best actor win for rising British star was thoroughly deservedNews: One B...
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Norman Francis, Who Led Xavier University Into a New Era, Dies at 94
Norman Francis in 2008. He accepted the position of president of Xavier University on the day the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated in 1968.
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Courting China Again
Prime Minister Keir Starmer of Britain in Shanghai last month.
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Relive the best moments from the 2026 Winter Olympic Games
Relive the best moments of this year's Winter Olympic Games with BBC Sport.
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Bill Gurley says that right now, the worst thing you can do for your career is play it safe
"The number one thing is to get out of your head this ideal that gets passed around in the self-help world: 'go get a mentor,' and everyone runs out and cold calls someone that's ridiculously too h...
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Arsenal pass derby test of nerve as title race looks set to go to wire
Arsenal passed the north London derby test with flying colours as Premier League title race looks likely to go to the wire, says chief football writer Phil McNulty
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Canada’s Spirit Rises and Falls With Its Olympic Hockey Teams
At the Pilot, one of Toronto’s oldest bars, more than 300 people, most wearing red, jammed onto two floors starting at 7:30 in the morning to watch Canada play on big screens.
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One Battle After Another defeats Hamnet and Sinners at Baftas, as I Swear’s Robert Aramayo takes best actor
Paul Thomas Anderson drama enters final Oscars furlong as firm favourite after scoring six awards, as Hamnet’s Jessie Buckley becomes first Irish woman to win leading actress Bafta, and Chalamet an...
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The AI alarm cycle: Lots of talk, little action
What is the point of AI alarmism if the people warning the world aren't changing course?
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Mexico kills top drug cartel leader ‘El Mencho’
Jalisco New Generation Cartel boss was one of the world’s most wanted narcos
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Iran Students Protest for Second Day Despite State Crackdown
Demonstrators this month at Amirkabir University of Technology in Tehran, in an image from a social media post that was verified by The New York Times.
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Iran Could Direct Proxies to Attack U.S. Targets Abroad, Officials Warn
A new billboard in Tehran this month. The uncertainty surrounding possible threats from Iran’s proxy groups further complicates the Trump administration’s war planning.
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England couldn't match Ireland intensity - analysis
Rugby Special pundits John Barclay and Sam Warburton are surprised by the nature of England's last two defeats in the Six Nations and feel Steve Borthwick's side couldn't match the "intensity" of I...
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Nigel Farage accused of ‘Maga stunts’ for saying he was denied access to Chagos Islands
The Reform UK leader flew to the Maldives for a day despite not having permit to visit nearby archipelagoNigel Farage has been accused of “performing Maga stunts” after claiming the British governm...
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Burnt vehicles line highway near Mexican World Cup stadium
Burnt out buses and trucks lined the highway to Guadalajara, Mexico’s Estadio Akron.
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History maker: Ka Ying Rising notches 18th successive win
Hong Kong superstar Ka Ying Rising extended his unbeaten run on Sunday morning, streaking clear to win the Queen’s Silver Jubilee Cup in track record time and never looked out of third gear.
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2026 Winter Olympics: The Games as told by photos from each day
Here are the top photos and best moments from each day of the 2026 Olympic Games in Milan.
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Europe needs to learn the art of the trade deal
The Supreme Court’s ruling offers a rare opportunity to fix a historic error
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'Questions to be asked! | Kolo Muani equaliser ruled out
Randal Kolo Muani's equaliser is ruled out to deny Tottenham.
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South Africa beat India by 76 runs in their opening Super 8s game
South Africa recover from 20-3 to beat hosts India by 76 runs in their opening game of the Super 8s at the T20 World Cup.
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Quantonation’s double-sized second fund shows quantum still has believers
Quantonation Ventures, a venture firm investing in quantum and physics-based startups, has closed its oversubscribed second fund at €220 million, or approximately $260 million. That’s more than twi...
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T20 World Cup: South Africa beat India by 76 runs in Super Eight
India were bowled out for 111 chasing a 188-run target and must now win their next two games to qualify for the semis.
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Bones of St Francis of Assisi go on public display in Italy
The remains of Italy's patron saint have only been seen in public once before - for one day in 1978.
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Yoga classes aim to bring moments of peace to Gaza’s traumatised children
Recreational activities combined with yoga in Gaza help children recover a sense of normalcy despite war, teacher says.
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'He's done it again!' - Stubbs takes three catches in an over as India collapse
South Africa's Keshav Maharaj picks up three wickets in an over as teammate Tristan Stubbs take all three catches in their T20 World Cup victory over India in Ahmedabad.
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Top Mexico Cartel Leader Has Been Killed, Government Says
Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, also known as “El Mencho,” was the head of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel. The Mexican government said he was killed on Sunday.
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Armed man killed after entering secure perimeter of Trump's residence, Secret Service says
The suspect was carrying a shotgun and fuel can when he was killed, officers said. Trump was in Washington DC at the time.
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The Guardian view on Scottish Labour: Keir Starmer needs Anas Sarwar’s act of betrayal to pay off | Editorial
The leader of Scottish Labour will use its spring conference to demonstrate that he is his own man. Ironically, the prime minister’s survival may depend on his successAt Scottish Labour’s spring co...
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Iranian students rally as universities reopen after nationwide protests
Many students remain incarcerated after being taken by security forces during and after the bloody protests in January.
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South Africa seal statement win against India
South Africa underline their credentials as serious challengers for the T20 World Cup with victory against co-hosts and defending champions India.
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World No. 1 Jeeno Thitikul wins home LPGA Thailand
World No. 1 Jeeno Thitikul justified her top billing in emphatic fashion after beating Japan's Chizzy Iwai by one stroke to capture and claim her home LPGA Thailand tournament for the first time.
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Why 2026 marks a Winter Olympic turning point for Team GB
Three golds, a record-equalling medal haul - the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics has been one to remember for Team GB.
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Italy throws farewell party, passes torch to France
The Milan Cortina Olympics ended Sunday with a closing ceremony paying tribute to Italian dance and music inside the ancient Verona Arena.
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France maintain Grand Slam dream with Italy win
France record a bonus-point win against a spirited Italy in Lille to maintain their bid for a Six Nations Grand Slam and back-to-back titles.
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Close! Gyokeres arrows strike just wide as Arsenal press for opener
Viktor Gyokeres arrows a strike just wide as Arsenal press for an opener.
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England's 'Jack of all trades' delivers for Brook again
Will Jacks, labeled England's 'Jack of all trades' by Harry Brook, delivers again at the T20 World Cup to keep the winter of a lifetime rolling on.
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Wild celebrations as USA beat Canada in overtime to win gold
Team USA's men follow in the lead of the women's ice hockey team, beating Canada 2-1 in overtime to win the gold medal, as both American sides leave Milano-Cortina 2026 as Olympic champions.
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US envoy Huckabee tries to deny saying he would support Israel expansionism
Rights advocate warns that failure to sack Huckabee 'will be read by the world as an endorsement of his views' by Trump.
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'Jack Hughes is the golden boy' - USA beat Canada in overtime
Jack Hughes scores in overtime for the USA to win gold over Canada in the men's ice hockey final.
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Way-too-early preview for the 2030 Olympics
After an amazing two weeks at Milan Cortina, what can we expect from the French Alps in four years?
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USA win men's Olympic ice hockey gold for first time in 46 years
United States win the men's Olympic ice hockey gold medal for the first time in 46 years by beating neighbours Canada in overtime.
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Has BRICS given up on challenging Western economic dominance?
Jim O’Neill, the economist who coined the term ‘BRIC’ 25 years ago, argues that the group is losing its relevance.
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Lib Dems call on home secretary to delay new dual national border rules
Letter to Shabana Mahmood describes controls that could block British dual citizens’ entry to UK as ‘unacceptable’The Liberal Democrats have called on the home secretary to “move at speed” to delay...
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Iwobi late strike seals it for Fulham at the Stadium of Light!
Alex Iwobi's late strike seals it for Fulham against Sunderland in the Premier League.
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Trump curious why Iran has not 'capitulated', US envoy Witkoff says
US envoy Steve Witkoff says the president is puzzled why Iran has not yet compromised in the face of a major American military build-up nearby.
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Sudan condemns RSF chief’s visit to Uganda as minimising ‘human values’
Uganda Ministry of Foreign Affairs says Mohamed Dagalo's meeting with President Yoweri Museveni focused on ending war.
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Trump’s new flat-rate tariff will boost China and Brazil
US allies including the UK, EU and Japan hardest hit after Supreme Court rules against previous levies
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South Africa hammer hosts India in opening Super 8s game
India suffered their first loss in 13 T20 World Cup games after a disappointing 76-run drubbing to South Africa in their opening game of the Super 8s stage.
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🎖️ Shots of gold: USA hockey's win, in pictures
From Boldy's opener to Hughes' finish, the top photos capture every swing of a dramatic final.
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6 days left to lock in the lowest TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 rates
Super Early Bird pricing for TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 ends February 27 at 11:59 p.m. PT. That means you have just 6 days left to secure up to $680 of ticket savings.
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Bowlers shine as England claim big Super 8 win over Sri Lanka
England win their opening match of the Super 8s at the T20 World Cup as they beat co-hosts Sri Lanka by 51 runs after bowling them out for 95.
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Jarvis wins first DP World Tour title at Kenya Open
South African golfer Casey Jarvis won the Kenya Open by three shots on Sunday to clinch his first title on the DP World Tour.
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Welsh Rugby Union set to face EGM
The WRU is set to face another extraordinary general meeting (EGM) with a vote of no confidence to be held in chair Richard Collier-Keywood.
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Down with 13 left to play! Blades condemn rivals Wednesday to relegation
Highlights of the Sky Bet Championship match between Sheffield United and Sheffield Wednesday.
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Alisson thwarts Hudson-Odoi early on
Alisson thwarts Callum Hudson-Odoi early on as Nottingham Forest make fast start against Liverpool.
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France to summon US ambassador over comments on far-right activist’s death
Top French diplomat says his government rejects any attempt to use Quentin Deranque's death 'for political purposes'.
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Video: Hundreds of far-right anti-Islam protesters march in Manchester
Hundreds of far-right anti-Islam marched through Manchester on Saturday, demanding mass deportations of migrants.
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Iran-US tensions: What would blocking Strait of Hormuz mean for oil, LNG?
More than $500bn in oil and gas flows through waterway annually, leaving the global economy exposed to disruptions.
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Salt hits 62 to set up England win over Sri Lanka
Watch the best shots from Phil Salt's 50 against Sri Lanka as England win their opening game in the Super 8s at the T20 World Cup.
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'Unforeseen circumstances' delay Aberdeen boss hunt
Aberdeen's search for a new head coach has been delayed by "unforeseen circumstances", with chairman Dave Cormack stressing the club "mustn't rush or compromise" an appointment.
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U.S.-Canada Tensions Turn Olympic Hockey Final Into a ‘Grudge Match’
Outside the Santa Giulia Arena in Milan before the gold medal game in men’s hockey at the Winter Olympics.
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'England need players able to change tactics during games'
In his latest BBC Sport column, England World Cup winner Matt Dawson discusses what went wrong in England's record home defeat by Ireland and what areas could be improved for the final two rounds o...
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Trump tariff chaos: What does 15% levy mean for trade deals the US signed?
From the EU to Vietnam to the UK and India, multiple countries had signed or finalised trade deals with the US.
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Can you name every GB medal winner at Milan-Cortina?
Test your knowledge - how well do you remember Great Britain's medal-winning moments at the 2026 Winter Olympics?
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Highlights: Jacks stars as England fight back to beat Sri Lanka
Highlights from England's 51-run demolition of Sri Lanka in the T20 World Cup Super 8s clash in Pallekele, with Phil Salt hitting 62 from 40 balls before Will Jacks bagged three wickets
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Sweden win women's curling gold with final stone
Sweden beat Switzerland 6-5 with their final stone to win gold in the women's curling at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
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England bowlers crush Sri Lanka in T20 World Cup Super Eight opener
The 2022 champions demolished host nation Sri Lanka for just 95 runs to win the Super Eight matchup at Pallekele.
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Tories would scrap ‘debt trap’ of high interest on student loans, says Kemi Badenoch
Education secretary suggests Labour’s priority is maintenance grants for poorer students rather than cutting interest Kemi Badenoch has said the Conservatives would scrap the “unfair debt trap” of...
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Who makes Team USA in men's hockey at the 2030 Olympics?
While the 2026 roster returns home with medals, here's who could represent the U.S. in the French Alps Games.
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England bowlers secure crucial win over Sri Lanka
A superb bowling performance ignites England's T20 World Cup campaign as Harry Brook's side beat co-hosts Sri Lanka by 51 runs.
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A gold medal 46 years in the making: Inside Team USA's epic win over Canada
Jack Hughes' goal in overtime sealed the victory. Here's what swung the game for both teams.
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Attackers kill dozens, abduct women and children in Nigeria
Dozens are reported to have been killed and women and children abducted after armed men attacked a village in Nigeria.
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Minnesota Vikings receiver Moore dies aged 25
The Minnesota Vikings have paid tribute to Rondale Moore after the 25-year-old's death.
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Disappointment as GB miss out on bobsleigh medal
Team GB cap off a disappointing bobsleigh campaign at the Winter Olympics with a seventh-place finish in the four-man bob event.
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Keith breaks McColgan's European 10km record
Megan Keith sets a women's European 10km record - taking one second off the previous best set by Scottish compatriot Eilish McColgan.
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Explosions kill police officer and injure 25 in western Ukraine
Twenty-five people were injured by explosions overnight in what officials are calling a terror attack.
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How four years of Ukraine war have changed Russia
From curbs on rights to fewer choices at the market, the war has taken its toll. Still, support for it remains high.
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After winning gold, Gu told of grandma's death
Eileen Gu defended her Olympic halfpipe gold and then shared that her grandmother died.
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'I'm so happy!' - GB's Atkin delighted with halfpipe bronze medal
Great Britain's Zoe Atkin reflects on claiming the bronze medal in the women's freeski halfpipe final at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
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How a Welsh village saved its forest … and its future
In an edited extract from her latest book, Hazel Sheffield sets out a new blueprint for community stewardship It was a Saturday in February 2020 when the flood came. It had been a wet winter, so we...
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Myth, monsters and making sense of a disenchanted world: why everyone is reading fantasy
I have made the leap from literary fiction to fantasy – for those who think it’s mere wish-fulfilment, here’s why we need that thing with the dragonsFantasy doesn’t need defending. It is one of the...
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UEFA and FIFA may get a red card at the ICC for ignoring Israeli violations
A landmark referral of UEFA and FIFA leaders to the International Criminal Court could set an important legal precedent.
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Rafael Grossi on nuclear risk and reforming the UN
The IAEA chief discusses rising nuclear tensions, UN reform and whether the system can still prevent war.
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'LEGENDS': Brady, Booker lead reaction to USA gold
Team USA brought home gold for the first time since the 'Miracle on Ice' in 1980 -- and the world celebrated.
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GB's Atkin claims halfpipe bronze as Gu wins gold
Great Britain's Zoe Atkin takes bronze in the women's halfpipe final as China's Eileen Gu takes gold at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
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Hughes, Hellebuyck magic net gold for U.S. in OT
Jack Hughes scored the golden goal in 3-on-3 overtime, and Connor Hellebuyck stopped 41 shots as Team USA beat Canada to win the Olympic gold medal in hockey.
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Tories vow to lower interest on some student loans
Kemi Badenoch says graduates feel 'stitched up' as she promises to cut Plan 2 loan interest charges.
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Atkin wins halfpipe bronze for Team GB's fifth medal
Freestyle skier Zoe Atkin wins bronze in the women's halfpipe to secure Great Britain's fifth medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics, equalling the team's record-best haul.
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How to Hide Google’s AI Overviews From Your Search Results
You can avoid Google’s AI summaries in your search results by simply adjusting your query. Or just switch search engines altogether.
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Maria Bamford review – an unflinching comedian in complete command of every joke and every step
Soho Theatre Walthamstow, LondonShe draws us in with bursts of manic physical expression and never stops poking fun at her own quirks and compulsions‘Why did Americans decide to elect a dictator fo...
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Ritual review – pizza, punch-ups and paint drying in an eight-hour epic with Orestes
Colab Tower, LondonGet lucky with your arrival time in this expansion of Aeschylus’s Oresteia and you’ll witness a fight or a sacrifice – but there are long dull patchesEgg yolk is being mixed up t...
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World No 1 Thitikul wins home LPGA Thailand tournament
World No 1 Jeeno Thitikul justified her top billing in emphatic fashion after edging Japan's Chizzy Iwai by one stroke to claim her home LPGA Thailand tournament for the first time.
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Somaliland minister says US may access its minerals, military bases: Report
Minister of the presidency says exclusive rights offered to US are part of Somaliland's push for global recognition.
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LIVE: India vs South Africa – T20 World Cup
Follow our live build-up, team news, score, toss and full text and photo stream from today's Super Eight match.
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Muir wins Scottish cross-country gold again, 14 years later
Olympic medallist Laura Muir enjoys a winning return to the Scottish cross-country championships, 14 years after her last appearance at the event.
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We conduct affairs of state in a building that’s riddled with asbestos and mice. Can’t Britain do any better? | Rupa Huq
Parliament is steeped in history, but too many parts of the estate are dangerous and squalid. The promised upgrade can’t come a minute too soonKemi Badenoch, mid-TV interview with Robert Peston at...
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Best Electric Toothbrush, Backed by Real-Life Testing (2026)
How to choose a toothbrush that protects your smile and gum health.
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Ryan Garcia defeats Mario Barrios to win WBC welterweight title
Garcia is the new world champion after a unanimous points decision victory against title holder.
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Ministers lay out plans to reduce gap between poorest and most affluent pupils - UK politics live
The government plans to halve the attainment gap in EnglandBridget Phillipson is asked about the government’s school reforms, namely around those concerning children with special educational needs...
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Pakistan ‘kills dozens’ in air strikes on Afghanistan
Pakistan’s military has carried out air strikes in Afghanistan, targeting what it called 'camps and hideouts'.
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Poland Darts Open: Littler and Humphries in World Series action LIVE!
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Scorecard: England vs Sri Lanka, T20 World Cup
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Less snow, or more risk? What you need to know about avalanches and climate change
Rising temperatures are forcing some ski resorts to close, while leaving others at greater risk of extreme weatherAvalanches kill about 100 people in Europe each year, with vast masses of ice, snow...
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U.S. historic firsts at 2026 Winter Olympics: Records, stats
The United States achieved many historic firsts and new records at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics. Check out notable highlights now.
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England take on Sri Lanka in T20 World Cup Super 8s LIVE!
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DHS agent killed US citizen in March last year, records reveal
Texas shooting appears to be the first known instance of US citizen being killed during Trump's immigration crackdown.
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Politics chat: Trump says he'll raise tariffs despite Supreme Court ruling
President Trump says he will raise global tariffs by 15% days after the Supreme Court ruled he doesn't have the emergency power to raise tariffs. And the world waits to see if Trump will strike Iran.
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Democrats and Republicans agree on one thing: regulating the use of AI
Republicans and Democrats in state capitols across the country agree on some things when it comes to regulating Artificial Intelligence and data centers.
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Pakistan launches strikes on Afghanistan, with Taliban saying dozens killed
Pakistan says the strikes were retaliation for recent suicide bombings in the country.
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Follow live: U.S. takes on Canada for the gold medal
The two international superpowers collide on the biggest stage. Follow along for goals and top moments.
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The Great Olympic lie: untold story of Winter Games’ huge environmental impact
Rivers drained dry to create artificial snow, a forest cut down for the bobsleigh track – IOC’s claims to prioritise sustainability at Milano Cortina exposedOn the foothills of the mountains, by th...
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Rondale Moore, Vikings NFL receiver, dies at 25
Police say the ex-Purdue college star died of a suspected self-inflicted gunshot wound in his Indiana hometown.
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Garcia beats Barrios to claim WBC welterweight title
Ryan Garcia secures his first major title with a dominant unanimous decision victory over Mario Barrios in Las Vegas to become the new WBC welterweight champion.
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NFL wide receiver Moore dies aged 25
NFL wide receiver Rondale Moore has died at the age of 25.
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Canada captain Crosby out for gold medal game
Crosby is not in Canada's lineup for Sunday's men's hockey Olympic gold medal game.
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Weird and wonderful stories from the Winter Olympics
The Olympics is a hub of wonderful and weird stories. Here are the ones we didn't expect to tell from Milan-Cortina 2026.
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Gu defends halfpipe gold for 6th Olympic medal
Eileen Gu defended her Olympic ski halfpipe title on Sunday to make it six medals in six events over her Winter Games career.
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Matt Goodwin is running: the search for Reform’s elusive byelection candidate
Nigel Farage’s man in Gorton and Denton has a huge public platform, and a taste for culture war. What happens when he concerns himself with bin collections?On a bracingly cold February night in Lev...
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‘She did kill. There’s no grey area there’: Labour MP Naz Shah on the day she and her mother were arrested for murder
The politician was 18 when she and her mum were hauled off to a police station for the killing of the man she’d considered an uncle. What happened next would shape her future. She talks Labour’s wo...
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Inside Iran’s Preparation for War and Plans for Survival
Ali Larijani, the secretary of the Supreme National Security Council of Iran, in May 2024.
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Trump Looks Ahead to Summit With China’s Xi, but Tariffs and Taiwan Loom
The last time President Trump and President Xi Jinping of China met was in Busan, South Korea, last October.
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Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo Leads Norway to Record Olympic Medal Haul
Fans of Norway at the Anterselva Biathlon Arena in Antholz-Anterselva, Italy, this month.
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The A.I. Evangelists on a Mission to Shake Up Japan
Team Mirai, a political party founded by software engineers, won 11 seats in Japan’s legislature by promising chatbots, self-driving buses and high-tech jobs.
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The Ex-Taxi Driver at the Center of Russia’s Shadow War
A 2024 arson attack outside Warsaw was one of several plots carried out in Europe by a criminal network on behalf of Russian intelligence services, according to European officials.
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Eight bodies found in Libya and Greece as Mediterranean crossings continue
Bodies of five asylum seekers wash ashore in Libya as three others die in a separate incident off the coast of Greece.
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Labour battles disaffection in crucial three-way by-election battle
Activists fear coming third to Greens and Reform, which have both run energetic and populist campaigns
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This meeting is being recorded. Did you know?
AI is fuelling a surge in recorded work meetings that we need to think about more carefully
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World’s biggest PE houses struggle to exit China deals
Groups unable to cash out while other forms of dealmaking have returned
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US security group looks to recruit hundreds of personnel as it targets Gaza role
UG Solutions, which guarded aid distribution sites in enclave, seeks new business under Donald Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ plan
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Trump’s envoy prepares to fight culture wars in South Africa
After a year of acrimony, rightwing activist Leo Brent Bozell III is charged with navigating the fraught relationship
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Only a fraction of House seats are competitive. Redistricting is driving that lower
Primary voters in a small number of districts play an outsized role in deciding who wins Congress. The Trump-initiated mid-decade redistricting is driving that number of competitive seats even lower.
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Transfer rumors, news: Spurs, Newcastle eye former Liverpool striker Núñez
Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United are among the clubs interested in signing Al Hilal striker Darwin Núñez. Transfer Talk has the latest.
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Tom Noonan, Actor Renowned for Onscreen Menace, Dies at 74
Tom Noonan in 2015. “Anybody who saw him as an actor would know that he was the most shockingly present, immediate, in-the-moment actor,” said the actor and writer Wallace Shawn.
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Messi struggles in MLS opener, will it impact his World Cup?
Lionel Messi had a decent game in the 3-0 defeat to LAFC, but decent isn't what you expect from him, especially during a World Cup year.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,459
These are the key developments from day 1,459 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
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Trump to raise US global tariff from 10 to 15% after Supreme Court ruling
Move comes as businesses seek repayment for the estimated $133bn the Trump administration has already collected.
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Homeland Security suspends TSA PreCheck and Global Entry airport security programs
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is suspending the TSA PreCheck and Global Entry airport security programs as a partial government shutdown continues.
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Final missing Lake Tahoe skier found dead 5 days after avalanche
Authorities released the names of the six women and three guides who died in the worst avalanche in state history.
bbc.com
Willie Colón, trombonist who pioneered salsa music, dies aged 75
His career spanned 60 years and dozens of albums and had been named among the most influential Latino artists of all time.
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Flea and tick treatments for dogs and cats may be harming wildlife
Flea and tick medications trusted by pet owners worldwide may have an unexpected environmental cost. Scientists found that active ingredients from isoxazoline treatments pass into pet feces, exposi...
sciencedaily.com
Pakistan carries out strikes in Afghanistan after spate of suicide attacks
Afghan sources say the Pakistani strikes hit the border provinces of Paktika and Nangarhar.
aljazeera.com
Ireland reignite title bid with record away win over England
A ruthless Ireland reignite their Six Nations title bid with a record 42-21 away win over England at Allianz Stadium.