Has Keir Starmer Saved His Job (For Now)?
February 11, 2026
Keir Starmer survives his ‘moment of peril’ but what has it cost him and his government?
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Iran tells US not to let Netanyahu thwart nuclear talks before Trump meeting
February 11, 2026
Tehran’s intervention comes as the Israeli prime minister heads to a hastily arranged White House encounterTehran has told the US not to allow Israel to destroy the chance of reaching an agreement over Iran’s nuclear programme amid speculation that Ben...
‘Wake-up call’ for Greece as air force officer accused of spying for China
February 11, 2026
Christos Flessas detained in case seen as exposing Beijing’s strategy of infiltrating western military and security servicesA Greek air force officer arrested on suspicion of spying for China has been detained pending trial after appearing before a mil...
Hong Kong’s once-vibrant press stays silent or celebrates Jimmy Lai’s 20-year jail sentence
February 10, 2026
Lack of response shows security law and harassment by authorities have muzzled ‘critical voices’, say expertsThe rise and fall of Jimmy Lai, whose trajectory mirrored that of Hong Kong itselfHong Kong’s once-vibrant media outlets have responded with si...
Traditional food could help reverse Nepal’s ‘diabetes epidemic’, studies suggest
February 10, 2026
With medication largely unaffordable in the country, experts hope community support and a change in diet could reduce soaring type 2 diabetes ratesA return to the traditional lentil and rice dishes that have nourished generations of Nepalis could save ...
Parents of Melbourne methanol-poisoning victims ‘shocked’ by $185 fines handed to Laos hostel staff
February 10, 2026
Fathers of Bianca Jones and Holly Morton-Bowles, both 19, who died after a night out at the Nana backpackers hostel in 2024, say court decision is ‘absolute injustice’Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, fr...
US judges dismiss lawsuits accusing Neil Gaiman of sexual assault
February 10, 2026
Former nanny Scarlett Pavlovich filed suit in three US states alleging author assaulted her in New Zealand in 2022Federal judges have dismissed three lawsuits accusing the bestselling fantasy author Neil Gaiman of sexually assaulting his children’s nan...
53 people dead or missing after migrant boat capsizes in Mediterranean
February 9, 2026
Only two survivors rescued after boat overturned off Libyan coast, UN migration agency saysFifty-three people are dead or missing after a boat capsized in the Mediterranean Sea off the Libyan coast, the UN migration agency said on Monday. Only two surv...
Ebo Taylor, Ghanaian highlife pioneer and guitarist, dies age 90
February 9, 2026
Taylor, who did for Ghanaian music what his friend Fela Kuti did for Nigeria, has been called the greatest rhythm guitarist in historyGhanaian musician Ebo Taylor, a definitive force behind the highlife genre, has died age 90.His son Kweku Taylor annou...
Weather tracker: Spain and Portugal hit by third deadly storm in two weeks
February 9, 2026
Storm Marta sweeps Iberian peninsula just days after Storms Kristin and Leonardo brought deadly flooding and major damageSpain and Portugal have endured another storm over the weekend, just days after the deadly flooding and major damage caused by Stor...
RSF drone attack kills 24 people fleeing fighting in central Sudan, says doctors group
February 8, 2026
Eight children including two infants among dead in vehicle carrying displaced people, says Sudan Doctors NetworkA drone attack by a paramilitary group has hit a vehicle carrying displaced families in central Sudan, killing at least 24 people, including...
Thousands of Malawi businesses close in protest over tax changes
February 7, 2026
Peaceful demonstrations force a delay in measures aimed at improving revenue collection but which many fear will be fatal for small traders Demonstrations across Malawi’s four main cities during the past week have achieved a delay in the introduction o...
WHO says one person dead from Nipah virus in Bangladesh
February 7, 2026
The World Health Organization said on Friday that a woman had died in northern Bangladesh in January after contracting the deadly Nipah virus infection.
Tai Bundit officially named new Alas Pilipinas Women head coach
February 7, 2026
Thai coach Tai Bundit has been appointed as the new head coach of Alas Pilipinas Women.
What”s next in Alex Eala”s Middle East swing?
February 7, 2026
Alexandra “Alex” Eala continues her Middle East swing as she heads to Doha for the Qatar Open.
Cadaver of suspected NPA member found in Camarines Sur
February 7, 2026
Cadaver of suspected NPA member found in Camarines Sur
US plans meeting for Gaza ‘Board of Peace’ in Washington on Feb 19 –report
February 7, 2026
The White House is planning the first leaders meeting for President Donald Trump's so-called "Board of Peace" in relation to Gaza on February 19, Axios reported on Friday, citing a US official and diplomats from four countries that are on the board.
NBA: Pistons crush Knicks to snap New York’s 8-game win streak
February 7, 2026
Daniss Jenkins scored 18 points, helping the host Detroit Pistons snap the New York Knicks' eight-game winning streak with an emphatic 118-80 win on Friday night.
NBA: Celtics overcome slow start to beat Heat, extend win streak to 5
February 7, 2026
Jaylen Brown scored 29 points and Payton Pritchard finished with 24 as the Boston Celtics overcame a 22-point deficit to defeat the visiting Miami Heat 98-96 Friday night.
NCAA men’s volleyball: Streaking Perpetual outlasts EAC for third win in a row
February 7, 2026
The University of Perpetual Help System DALTA continued its resurgence in the NCAA Season 101 men"s volleyball tournament after escaping Emilio Aguinaldo College with a 25-16, 9-25, 23-25, 26-24, 15-11 win on Saturday.
8 reported dead as ‘Basyang’ leaves trail of floods, landslides
February 7, 2026
At least eight people have been reported dead due to the effects of tropical cyclone Basyang (international name: Penha), the Office of Civil Defense said Saturday, February 7.
Marina Summers comes out as a trans woman, reveals she started transition in 2025
February 7, 2026
Marina Summers has come out as a trans woman, revealing that she began her transition in 2025.
Trump condemns, won’t apologize for video depicting Obamas as apes
February 7, 2026
President Donald Trump condemned but did not apologize for a video on his social media account depicting Democratic former President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama as apes, a post that triggered swift, bipartisan criticism for dehumanizing ...
Ekaterina Alexandrova rallies to advance to Abu Dhabi Open finals
February 7, 2026
Ekaterina Alexandrova dropped the first set but battled back to defeat Hailey Baptiste of the United States on Friday, 3-6, 7-6 (5), 6-3, to secure herself a spot in the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open final.
Two new plant species discovered in Occidental Mindoro and Northern Luzon
February 7, 2026
Two previously unknown plant species have been discovered in the Philippines, highlighting the country"s rich biodiversity.
VP Sara Duterte says Akbayan-endorsed impeach complaint has no attached evidence
February 7, 2026
Vice President Sara Duterte on Saturday slammed the latest impeachment complaint filed against her, saying it has no attached evidence proving the allegations against her.
Team Philippines at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony
February 7, 2026
Athletes from the Philippines took part in the opening ceremony of the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics.
Political tensions surface at slick Milano Cortina Winter Olympics opening ceremony
February 7, 2026
Italy launched the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics on Friday with a slick and colorful ceremony that celebrated the country's history, arts and fashion but where global political tensions surfaced in the crowd reaction.
One person dead from Nipah virus in Bangladesh, WHO says
February 7, 2026
The case in Bangladesh, where Nipah cases are reported almost every year, follows two Nipah virus cases identified in neighbouring IndiaThe World Health Organization said on Friday that a woman had died in northern Bangladesh in January after contracti...
‘Basyang’ weakens into LPA but rains, winds persist
February 7, 2026
Tropical cyclone “Basyang” (international name: Penha) has weakened into a low pressure area (LPA) as it moved westward over the Sulu Sea early Saturday, state weather bureau PAGASA said.
Basyang floods schools in Agusan del Norte
February 7, 2026
Torrential rains from Tropical Storm Basyang have flooded several schools in Agusan del Norte.
8 reported dead due to Basyang –OCD
February 7, 2026
Eight people were reported to have died due to the effects of tropical cyclone Basyang (international name: Penha), according to the Office of Civil Defense on Saturday.
Bulusan Volcano alert status lowered to zero –PHIVOLCS
February 7, 2026
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology lowered the alert level status of Bulusan Volcano in Sorsogon from Level 1 (Low-Level of Unrest) to Level 0 (Normal).
We found 20 Verge-approved gifts on sale ahead of Valentine’s Day
February 7, 2026
Valentine’s Day is coming up fast, and if you haven’t started shopping yet, there are a lot of great gifts on sale that should still arrive in time if you order soon. Several Verge-approved gadgets are seeing some of their best discounts since the holidays, with options we think will appeal to a wide range […]
ICE Agent’s ‘Dragging’ Case May Help Expose Evidence in Renee Good Shooting
February 7, 2026
The government has withheld details of the investigation of Renee Good’s killing—but an unrelated case involving the ICE agent who shot her could force new revelations.
White House defends, then deletes, racist Trump post depicting Obamas as apes
February 7, 2026
WASHINGTON - A video posted on President Donald Trump's social media account that depicted Democratic former President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama as apes was removed on Friday, after criticism -- including from some Republicans -- that ...
Apple might let you use ChatGPT from CarPlay
February 7, 2026
CarPlay users could soon be able to use their chatbot of choice instead of Siri. As Bloomberg reports, Apple is working to add support for CarPlay voice control apps from OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, and others. Previously, users who wanted to access third-party chatbots in the car would need to go through their iPhone, but soon […]
This is the Trump Phone
February 7, 2026
Where's the Trump phone? We're going to keep talking about it every week. We've reached out, as usual, to ask about the Trump phone's whereabouts. This time, surprisingly, we received a response - and an interview. The Trump phone is real - maybe, sort of, soon? - and I've seen it. Not in the flesh, […]