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WORLD
FBI increases reward for information about Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance to $100K and provides more details on suspect
Ukraine-Russia war latest: US Secretary of State could meet Zelensky as European leaders gather in Munich
Kristi Noem struggles to compete with protesters and sirens blaring during theatrical press conference decorated with drug props
ICE and Border Patrol officials say ‘domestic terrorism’ claim about Alex Pretti didn’t come from them
Lufthansa forced to cancel multiple flights after strikes by pilots and cabin crew
UK
Vaping to be banned in cars carrying children in new government crackdown
How erectile dysfunction ‘stigma’ is being ‘exploited by criminals’
One in 14 children who die in England has closely related parents, study finds
Starmer latest: Angela Rayner and Andy Burnham hit out at PM’s pub tax grab
River Thames set to get its first ever bathing site in major water quality milestone
SPORTS
Snoop Dogg watches as Chloe Kim misses out on snowboard history
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta says ‘chaos’ at Brentford could have been worse
Arsenal blow their chance at Brentford to highlight vital change needed to hold off Man City
Gerwyn Price beats Michael van Gerwen to claim victory in Antwerp
Halfpipe queen Chloe Kim’s Winter Olympics reign ended by 17-year-old Korean star Gaon Choi
BUSINESS
Energy giant Centrica announces £2.4m partnership with charity Multibank
Retailers enjoy ‘bright start to 2026’ as sales and footfall bounce back
Shopper footfall down on last January but up on disappointing Christmas
Rayner calls for Starmer to appoint night-time economy minister
FTSE 100 ends down amid New York tech slump
TECH
SCI
Scientists give verdict on popular theory that massive Himalayan earthquake is ‘overdue’
How bird poo fuelled the rise of a powerful ancient kingdom
Snakes on a train: How king cobras are spreading across India thanks to world’s busiest railway network
Study uncovers mysterious origins of ancient migrants who replaced Stonehenge builders
POLITICS
Starmer latest: Angela Rayner and Andy Burnham hit out at PM’s pub tax grab
Major union backs Rayner to replace Starmer if Labour fails in Gorton and Denton by-election
Cabinet secretary Chris Wormald steps down as Keir Starmer loses top aide from No 10
Jim Ratcliffe apologises for claiming Britain has been ‘colonised’ by migrants as FA looks into comments
Reform by-election candidate calls for ‘young girls’ to be given ‘biological reality’ check
HEALTH
‘I’m a stroke victim who only had one rare symptom. This is what to look out for’
We tried Disney’s new princess-inspired line from Bath & Body Works — and there’s a clear favorite
Tater tot recall expands to 650,000 pounds sold in 28 states
Cake mix recall elevated to highest FDA danger level due to ‘death’ risks
Steak ‘n Shake announces removal of microwaves from all locations — but customers are wondering why they were there to begin with
ENTERTAIN
Alan Carr makes new admission as he enters his ‘turret era’ in search for a castle
Cardi B claps back at DHS with jabs over Epstein files and ICE raids
The View takes aim at ‘Kiddie Rock’ for MAGA-friendly Super Bowl halftime show
Latest Apprentice contestant to be fired ‘took the bullet’ after poor negotiation
Sex workers to be honored during annual Rio Carnival parade
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