NBA: Jeremy Sochan waived by Spurs, becomes free agent
February 12, 2026
The San Antonio Spurs waived Jeremy Sochan on Wednesday to permit the 22-year-old power forward to seek a fresh start as a free agent.
Norwegian Olympian regrets revealing affair after winning medal: ‘Not thinking clearly’
February 12, 2026
Norwegian biathlete Sturla Holm Laegreid apologized for confessing to cheating on his ex-girlfriend after winning Milan Cortina Olympics bronze.
Instagram boss: 16 hours of daily use is ‘problematic,’ not addiction
February 12, 2026
Instagram's Adam Mosseri faced questioning about the impact of his platform on minors.
Australia politics live: Angus Taylor supporters keep pressure on Sussan Ley ahead of leadership spill; One Nation senator’s AI offers to help in estimates
February 12, 2026
Resignations mount as more shadow ministry members move to back Taylor. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastMcCarthy threatens pulling funding levers on states on Close the Gap outcomesMalarndirri McCarthy...
49ers player ‘in great spirits’ after surgery from gunshot wound in San Francisco
February 12, 2026
San Francisco 49ers player Keion White shared on Instagram that he successfully underwent surgery for a gunshot wound he sustained earlier this week and said he is “in great spirits."
Tarique Rahman promises era of clean politics as Bangladesh holds first election since fall of Hasina
February 12, 2026
Jailed then exiled in London, Rahman returns home as the main contender to be next prime minister of BangladeshTarique Rahman, who after 17 years in exile is the main contender to be the next prime minister of Bangladesh, has pledged to end entrenched ...
Despite Trump’s threats, six House Republicans side with Democrats in effort to end tariffs on Canada – live
February 12, 2026
President warned that any Republicans who voted to end his tariffs ‘will seriously suffer the consequences come Election time’Transportation secretary Sean Duffy said the El Paso airport closure was to “address a cartel drone incursion”.“The threat has...
Washington Post shed roughly half of its staffers in recent years
February 12, 2026
The Washington Post shed roughly half of all staffers in recent years due to multiple rounds of layoffs and voluntary buyouts, according to numbers from executive editor Matt Murray.
Canadian police identify suspect in school massacre that left nine dead
February 12, 2026
A teacher and five students among those killed in attack in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, on TuesdayCanadian police have identified the suspect who carried out a school massacre in remote British Columbia as an 18-year old woman with a history of me...
Illegal alien youth coach could face death penalty after allegedly murdering, raping teen player
February 12, 2026
Mario Edgardo Garcia-Aquino, an illegal immigrant, became as a soccer coach in California before allegedly sexually assaulting his players, including one he's accused of murdering.
US House backs bid to block Canada tariffs in rebuke of Trump
February 12, 2026
Republicans join Democrats in objecting to national emergency US president declared to impose tariffsThe US House on Wednesday voted to rescind tariffs that Donald Trump imposed on Canada last year, a rare bipartisan rebuke of the White House’s trade p...
Protesters clash with police over bid to restrict Argentina’s labour rights
February 12, 2026
Trade unions and thousands of supporters express anger in Buenos Aires as Congress considers curbs on right to strike.
Nottingham Forest sack manager Dyche after 114 days
February 12, 2026
Nottingham Forest sack Sean Dyche as head coach after just 114 days in charge and are looking for their fourth boss of the season.
Nottingham Forest sack manager Dyche after 114 days
February 12, 2026
Nottingham Forest sack Sean Dyche as head coach after just 114 days in charge and are looking for their fourth boss of the season.
Fundraiser for widow and children of James Van Der Beek surpasses $500,000 goal within hours
February 12, 2026
The Dawson’s Creek star, who died on Tuesday aged 48, had been open about struggling to meet the high expenses of his cancer treatmentA GoFundMe set up to support the widow and children of actor James Van Der Beek has passed its initial goal of $500,00...
Highguard’s developer reportedly lays off ‘most’ of its staff just over two weeks after launch
February 12, 2026
Highguard, a new multiplayer shooter from developers who worked on games like Apex Legends and Call of Duty, launched just over two weeks ago, but developer Wildlight Entertainment is already cutting jobs at the company, according to posts from affected staffers on LinkedIn. Former Wildlight level designer Alex Graner says that "most of the team […]
Chinese criminal gang allegedly recruited Navy members for sham marriages and base access
February 12, 2026
Eleven people were charged in an elaborate alleged marriage fraud scheme targeting military members to help Chinese nationals gain immigration benefits and base access.
Border patrol chief praised federal agent who shot US citizen in Chicago
February 12, 2026
New evidence shows Gregory Bovino hailed agent who fired at Marimar Martinez five times in her carNewly released evidence has shown that Gregory Bovino, a border patrol chief who was the face of the Trump administration’s mass deportation efforts until...
U.S. ice dancers Madison Chock and Evan Bates win Olympic silver, in a stunning upset
February 12, 2026
This is the fourth Winter Olympics for the married U.S. ice dancing pair Madison Chock and Evan Bates, and likely their last, best shot at a medal. They have two as part of the team competition, but not on their own.
Trump directs military to strike new deals with coal-fired power plants: ‘Going to be buying a lot of coal’
February 12, 2026
Trump signed an executive order Wednesday directing the Department of War to purchase coal power for military installations, calling coal "essential" to national security.
House passes Save America Act, Trump-backed bill to impose new voting rules
February 12, 2026
Bill that requires proof of citizenship and would limit mail-in voting passes 218-213 but faces uphill battle in SenateThe House on Wednesday passed the Save America Act, which would dramatically change voting regulations by requiring proof of citizens...
‘Nothing definitive’ reached about Iran during Netanyahu’s visit with Trump
February 12, 2026
US president says he 'insisted' that negotiations with Iran will continue and that 'progress' was being made on Gaza.
UFC champion Tito Ortiz reveals he fled home state California because of Newsom’s leadership
February 12, 2026
Tito Ortiz, former UFC champion and Huntington Beach mayor pro tempore, relocated to Florida citing crime while endorsing Sheriff Chad Bianco to challenge Newsom in 2026.
I died for 40 minutes – here’s what it taught me about life
February 12, 2026
After a cardiac arrest Patrick Charnley was clinically dead. He came back to life a changed man.
Princess Sofia of Sweden breaks silence on Epstein encounters after DOJ file release
February 12, 2026
Princess Sofia broke her silence on Epstein ties, demonstrating royal transparency as she distances herself from the late financier's crimes and supports victims.
Parents of children taken in to care should get more help, say experts after Victoria Marten death
February 12, 2026
Review says trauma-informed support could help interrupt ‘destructive cycles’ and reduce risk of harm to future babiesParents whose children are taken into care should receive trauma-informed support to reduce the risk of harm to any further babies the...
One in 14 children who die in England have closely related parents, study finds
February 12, 2026
Exclusive: Calls for ‘urgent action’ as study also finds stark ethnic and socio-economic disparities in child mortality and consanguinityOne in 14 children who died in England in a four-year period had parents who were close relatives, according to “st...
Housing market in England and Wales ‘showing tentative signs of recovery’
February 12, 2026
Rics surveyors report inquiries from new buyers, agreed sales and house prices were less negative in JanuaryThere are “tentative signs” that the housing market in England and Wales is recovering from a months-long slowdown after uncertainty around the ...
AI brings Supreme Court decisions to life
February 12, 2026
Like it or not, the justices are about to see AI versions of themselves, speaking words that they spoke in court but that were not heard contemporaneously by anyone except those in the courtroom.
Olympics competition briefly paused after Chinese snowboarder Liu Jiayu is injured in dramatic halfpipe crash
February 12, 2026
Chinese snowboarder Liu Jiayu was involved in a serious crash during halfpipe qualifying and required emergency medical attention after her final jump attempt.
Gavin Newsom’s wife scolds reporters at Planned Parenthood funding bill signing ceremony
February 12, 2026
The wife of Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom lashed out at reporters for not asking questions about the Planned Parenthood funding bill he signed into law.
Only one House Dem voted in favor of voter ID, proof of citizenship in US elections
February 12, 2026
The House of Representatives passed a bill aimed at enhancing election security ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
Andrew Ranken, The Pogues drummer nicknamed ‘the Clobberer,’ dead at 72
February 12, 2026
The Pogues' drummer Andrew Ranken passes away at 72. He contributed to the Celtic punk band's hits like "Dirty Old Town" and "The Irish Rover."
Cees Nooteboom, Dutch novelist and travel writer, dies aged 92
February 12, 2026
Writer made international breakthrough with 1980 novel Rituals and won acclaim for his travel writingThe Dutch writer Cees Nooteboom, whose novels, travel writing and translations made him a prominent literary figure in postwar Europe, has died aged 92...
Australia sends special envoy to Laos to shadow investigation of backpackers’ methanol poisoning deaths
February 12, 2026
Holly Morton-Bowles and Bianca Jones were travelling in Laos in late 2024 when they were fatally poisoned with methanol at Nana Backpackers Hostel in Vang ViengFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app ...
Bijou Phillips hospitalized, pleads for kidney donor as she fights for ‘more time’ with daughter
February 12, 2026
Bijou Phillips hospitalized at UCLA awaiting second kidney transplant as current kidney fails. The actress is on dialysis seeking living donor.
Bangladesh election 2026 live news: Polls to open amid heavy security
February 12, 2026
The vote is a direct contest between frontrunner Tarique Rahman's BNP and a Jamaat-e-Islami-led coalition of 11 parties.
Dawson’s Creek star James Van Der Beek dies aged 48
February 12, 2026
The father of six starred in multiple popular shows and films in the late 1990s and early 2000s, including Dawson's Creek and Varsity Blues.