PM tells Sir Jim Ratcliffe to apologise for saying ‘UK has been colonised’
February 12, 2026
Sir Keir Starmer says comments by the businessman and Manchester United co-owner are "offensive and wrong".
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Man City ‘breathing down Arsenal’s neck’ as title ‘belief’ grows
February 12, 2026
Pep Guardiola vowed his Manchester City side would "breathe down the neck of Arsenal" as they aim to hunt down the Premier League leaders in this fascinating title race.
Italy advances migration bill, including naval blockades
February 12, 2026
Measures would let authorities impose a 30-day blockade on sea arrivals if there is a 'serious threat to public order".
Six dead in suspected murder-suicides in Bulgarian mountains, officials say
February 12, 2026
The national police chief has branded the case an "unprecedented crime" unlike any other seen before in the country.
Police identify 18-year-old as suspect in Tumbler Ridge shooting
February 12, 2026
Six people were killed and at least 25 others were injured at a school, and two others were found dead at a nearby home.
‘Costly and devastating’ error sees GB’s Fear & Gibson miss medal
February 12, 2026
Lilah Fear and Lewis Gibson miss out on becoming the first British figure skaters in 32 years to win an Olympic medal, as they fail to make the ice dance podium.
‘Costly and devastating’ error sees GB’s Fear & Gibson miss medal
February 12, 2026
Lilah Fear and Lewis Gibson miss out on becoming the first British figure skaters in 32 years to win an Olympic medal, as they fail to make the ice dance podium.
The Verge’s 2026 Valentine’s Day gift guide (for him)
February 12, 2026
Valentine's Day is often thought of as the quintessential Hallmark holiday - and why wouldn't it be? Most of the time, it's marketed to us with massive floral arrangements and heart-shaped chocolates, both of which can come off as borderline twee. But no one says you have to play by the rulebook when it comes […]
Did Julie Anne San Jose, Rayver Cruz go to Dubai to fit a wedding gown? Actor answers
February 12, 2026
Rayver Cruz and Julie Anne San Jose recently jetted off to Dubai for a vacation.
Angus Taylor launches bid for Liberal party leadership after spill motion delivered to Sussan Ley
February 12, 2026
The call for a leadership ballot followed a wave of resignations from the shadow frontbench on Thursday morningFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAngus Taylor has officially ...
US FDA declines Moderna flu vaccine review amid vaccine guidance rollback
February 12, 2026
CEO Stephane Bancel said the letter refusing review did not cite 'any safety or efficacy concerns'.
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.
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.
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 ...
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...
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.
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.
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.