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.
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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...
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...
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.
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 ...
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.
Two more xAI co-founders are among those leaving after the SpaceX merger
February 12, 2026
Since the xAI-SpaceX merger announced last week, which combined the two companies (as well as social media platform X) for a reported $1.25 trillion valuation - the biggest merger of all time - a handful of xAI employees and two of its co-founders have abruptly exited the company, penning long departure announcements online. Some also […]
iOS 26.3 makes it easier to switch to Android
February 12, 2026
On Wednesday, Apple released its latest iOS 26 update, which includes a new process for switching from an iPhone to an Android phone, as previously reported by 9to5Mac. The updated transferring tool can move over data like apps, photos, messages, and even a user's phone number by sitting the two phones side by side. Previously, […]
Chaos and confusion in El Paso after airspace closed and quickly reopened
February 12, 2026
Officials in US border city say FAA decisions caused major disruption – and residents are still scrambling for answersOfficials in Texas were left scrambling for answers on Wednesday after the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a surprise ord...
PM tells Ratcliffe to apologise for ‘colonised’ remarks
February 12, 2026
Sir Keir Starmer says comments by the businessman and Manchester United co-owner are "offensive and wrong".
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".
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...