Will Thursday’s elections be a watershed moment for Bangladesh?
February 12, 2026
Millions of people are expected to cast ballots in the first polls since prime minister Sheikh Hasina was removed.
Vehicle falls 500 feet off towering cliff along California scenic roadway, killing one
February 12, 2026
Vehicle plunges 500 feet off Big Sur cliff in California, killing one person. The tragic crash occurred at Hurricane Point overlook along scenic Highway 1.
NBA: Pistons’ Isaiah Stewart banned 7 games, 3 others punished after brawl
February 12, 2026
Detroit Pistons forward-center Isaiah Stewart was suspended seven games by the NBA on Wednesday for leaving the bench area, aggressively entering an on-court altercation and fighting.
Five critical clues in FBI footage could pinpoint suspect in Nancy Guthrie disappearance: experts
February 12, 2026
Law enforcement experts analyzed evidence from Nancy Guthrie surveillance video, identifying five crucial investigative leads in the Arizona missing woman case.
Gisèle Pelicot calls on victims to ‘never have shame’ in her first TV interview
February 12, 2026
Pelicot says shame is ‘a double sentence’ and describes shock of seeing herself like ‘a rag doll’ in police footage Gisèle Pelicot, who became a global symbol of courage during the trial of her ex-husband and the dozens of men who raped her while she w...
Anthropic says it’ll try to keep its data centers from raising electricity costs
February 12, 2026
Anthropic is the latest AI company promising to limit the impact its data centers have on nearby residents' electricity bills. The company said it would pay higher monthly electricity charges in order to cover 100 percent of the upgrades needed to connect its data centers to power grids. "This includes the shares of these costs […]
Meet France’s controversial ice dance Olympic champions
February 12, 2026
There was plenty of intrigue on the ice heading into the Milan-Cortina ice dance finals - and that was nothing compared to the drama off it.
Tumbler Ridge school shooting: police identify suspect in Canada attack as 18-year-old local resident – as it happened
February 12, 2026
This live blog is now closed. For the latest, read our coverage:Full report: Canadian police identify suspect in school massacre that left nine deadTumbler Ridge shooting: key questions answered about deadly attack in Canada“We believe we’ve been able ...
Elizabeth Hurley stuns fans in red bikini post from vacation
February 12, 2026
Elizabeth Hurley stuns fans in a red bikini at 60, sparking comments about her age-defying looks. The "Austin Powers" star shares paradise vibes.
Children who carry knives to get support earlier in England and Wales
February 12, 2026
David Lammy announces mandatory support and mentoring plan in wake of two stabbings at a school in Brent, north-west LondonChildren who carry knives will be given earlier and more targeted support in the wake of stabbings at a secondary school, David L...
Former top civil servant warns ‘more due diligence’ to be done over replacement of Chris Wormald
February 12, 2026
Simon McDonald says if Antonia Romeo is the frontrunner for cabinet secretary role then ‘due diligence has some way still to go’A former top civil servant has urged No 10 to do “more due diligence” as it prepares to replace the cabinet secretary, Chris...
McConnell released from hospital after health scare, to work from home as key DHS vote looms
February 12, 2026
Sen. Mitch McConnell was discharged from the hospital after experiencing flu-like symptoms and will work from home this week as Senate faces Friday DHS funding deadline.
An AI project is creating videos to go with Supreme Court justices’ real words
February 12, 2026
The reading of Supreme Court opinions can only be seen by those inside the court. An AI project is trying to change that.
PETER NAVARRO: If we defund ICE, the body count of American lives would be too high
February 12, 2026
Political battle over ICE funding intensifies after tragic cases including Laken Riley and Jocelyn Nungaray murders spark heated congressional debate.
Isaiah Stewart suspended 7 games; other players disciplined after Pistons-Hornets brawl
February 12, 2026
The NBA has suspended Isaiah Stewart seven games for leaving the bench and fighting during the Pistons-Hornets brawl Monday night in Charlotte.
These monks’ walk for peace captivated Americans. It ends this week
February 12, 2026
A group of Buddhist monks walked from Fort Worth, Texas, to Washington, D.C., in the name of peace. The 108-day pilgrimage captivated Americans.
Andrew should be interviewed by police, former PM Gordon Brown says
February 12, 2026
Gordon Brown said police should "urgently" re-examine their investigation into Epstein's victims possibly being trafficked in and out of the UK.
Seahawks star delivers 2-word message to critics in wild Super Bowl parade speech
February 12, 2026
Seattle Seahawks linebacker Ernest Jones IV delivered a profanity-laced speech at the team's Super Bowl parade, and punctuated it with a two-word message for the critics.
‘Seditious Six’ Democrat lawmakers probed by Trump threaten legal battle
February 12, 2026
Democrats who urged troops to "refuse illegal orders" are now threatening legal action against Trump's DOJ after escaping sedition charges in failed probe.
GB’s Fear and Gibson miss out on figure skating medal
February 12, 2026
Great Britain's Lilah Fear and Lewis Gibson miss out on a podium finish in the figure skating ice dance event, after a disappointing performance in their free dance routine at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Four takeaways from Pam Bondi’s fiery Epstein testimony
February 12, 2026
Lawmakers accused Bondi's justice department of making improper redactions to Epstein files as she fired back.
Canada shooting: Nine dead including suspect in attack on Tumbler Ridge high school, police say
February 12, 2026
More than 25 people injured, including two with life-threatening injuries, after shooting at secondary school and local residenceTumbler Ridge school shooting: latest updatesWhat we know so far about the Tumbler Ridge shootingNine people have been kill...
Why I wish I hadn’t bought my Samsung OLED TV
February 12, 2026
In June 2024, in a dusty TV shop empty of customers save myself, my wife, and my kids, I stared deep into the LG C3 and Samsung S90C. I went back and forth between the two OLED screens for easily 20 minutes, happily paralyzed by the choice in front of me. The Video Only salesperson […]
Struggling to get by: Behind the US underemployment crisis
February 12, 2026
Trump's tariffs, heightened healthcare and housing costs, and a stagnating jobs market leaves more workers struggling.
Sarah Ferguson asked Epstein for bankruptcy advice while he was in jail, emails suggest
February 12, 2026
Emails appear to show the desperate measures Ferguson considered to rescue her finances.
Aurora says it will ‘triple’ its driverless truck network
February 12, 2026
Aurora, the driverless truck firm founded by former members of Google's pioneering self-driving car team, is branching out. In advance of its quarterly earnings report today, the company announced that a new software update would enable it to triple its driverless network to a total of 10 routes across the Southern US. Currently, Aurora has […]
Beyond pressure: What is the Trump administration’s endgame in Cuba?
February 12, 2026
As US actions fuel a humanitarian crisis in Cuba, is US President Trump seeking a deal, or to topple the government?
El Paso airspace closure due to use of U.S. military anti-drone technology
February 12, 2026
The Federal Aviation Administration abruptly closed the airspace around El Paso, only to reopen it hours later. The bizarre episode pointed to a lack of coordination between the FAA and the Pentagon.
Apple keeps hitting bumps with its overhauled Siri
February 12, 2026
Apple had been reportedly pushing to introduce some big changes to Siri with iOS 26.4, but now the company is planning to introduce them in later versions of iOS, including iOS 26.5 and iOS 27, Bloomberg reports. Nearly a year ago, Apple delayed planned features for Siri that would let it understand your personal context […]
CBO: US Federal deficits and debt to worsen over next decade
February 12, 2026
'One Big Beautiful Bill Act', higher tariffs and immigration crackdown are factored into the report.
9 killed in one of Canada’s worst mass shootings
February 12, 2026
Nine people have been killed in a mass shooting at a high school in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, Canada.
US lawmakers slam Pam Bondi over administration’s handling of Epstein files
February 12, 2026
US attorney general was hammered over heavy redactions to Epstein-related documents, prosecution of political rivals.
Thousands celebrate 47th anniversary of Iran’s Islamic Revolution
February 12, 2026
Rallies across Iran marked the 47th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution, with many showing support for the government.
Marwan Barghouti’s son calls on UK to put father’s release at heart of Palestinian renewal
February 12, 2026
Cross-party UK MPs campaigning for senior Fatah leader’s release from Israeli jail, saying he is unifying figureThe son of Marwan Barghouti, the Palestinian prisoner often described as the Nelson Mandela of the Palestinian movement, has called on the B...
James Van Der Beek, star of ‘Dawson’s Creek,’ dies at 48
February 12, 2026
US actor James Van Der Beek, the star of the American TV series "Dawson's Creek," died on Wednesday at age 48 after a battle with colorectal cancer.
T20 World Cup: West Indies beat England by 30 runs to lead Group C
February 12, 2026
Rutherford's 76 and spinners' control help the two-time champions beat the 2022 winners at the Wankhede Stadium.
Alleged drones in El Paso airspace cast spotlight on Mexican cartels’ growing arsenals
February 12, 2026
Closure of airspace draws attention to crime groups’ high-powered weapons – and may give Trump an excuse to attackAn alleged incursion by Mexican cartel drones into US airspace and the sudden closure of El Paso’s airspace has drawn renewed attention to...
Has Jeff Bezos brought down the Washington Post?
February 12, 2026
The Amazon boss has gutted a third of the workforce at the iconic newspaper