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WORLD

Ukraine-Russia war latest: US ‘aims for March peace deal’ amid fallout over Putin general shooting
Trump blasts female reporter’s ‘very bad attitude’ after she asks about MAGA base splitting from his immigration agenda
‘Drunk’ Cybertruck driver accused of blowing through a red light and slamming into another car killing woman
Trump shocks with ‘disgusting’ Truth post depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as apes
White House blames staffer for Trump’s Obama ‘apes’ post and removes video Republican labeled ‘racist’

UK

Police search Mandelson’s homes in Epstein probe as pressure mounts on Starmer
Surviving victim of ‘Suffolk strangler’ claims murdered women could be alive if police had taken her seriously
Camp leader who abused boys after lacing sweets is ‘sadistic, monstrous paedophile’, wife says as he is jailed
Mandelson-Starmer latest: Claims Rayner warned PM over peer’s Epstein links after police search his homes
Teenager, 18, charged over murder of De Montfort University student Khaleed Oladipo

SPORTS

JD Vance booed as Team USA enters Winter Olympics opening ceremony
Olympic crowd’s boos for JD Vance show politics can’t be avoided at 2026 Winter Games
Daniel Farke hails ‘massive win’ after Leeds boost survival hopes against Forest
How Snoop Dogg gave Britain’s curling hopes a boost as Bruce Mouat and Jen Dodds chase Olympic gold
Winter Olympics opens in style with unprecedented double cauldron lighting

BUSINESS

FTSE 100 closes choppy week higher amid US rally
What will Barclays and NatWest earnings show about the booming banking sector?
Mandelson’s lobbying firm cuts all ties with disgraced peer amid Epstein fallout
Danone recalls further batches of baby formula over toxin concerns
Warning millions more could be stung by Reeves’ tax raid on pensions

TECH






SCI

Lost grave of Viking warlord ‘discovered’ on English coast
Archaeologists bring 3,500-year-old fragrances used by ancient Egyptians back to life
The unique human body part that evolution cannot explain


POLITICS

Police search Mandelson’s homes in Epstein probe as pressure mounts on Starmer
Mandelson-Starmer latest: Claims Rayner warned PM over peer’s Epstein links after police search his homes
Reform’s by-election candidate suggested people who don’t have children should pay more tax
Experts warn slashing climate aid would be act of ‘self-harm’ for UK
BBC Question Time audience praises guest’s sharp rebuke of Reform’s Zia Yusuf

HEALTH

Eating ultraprocessed foods linked to a 47 percent higher risk of cardiovascular disease
This thoughtful Valentine’s edit includes romantic treats and creative presents
Skip these Super Bowl party foods, health experts warn
Super Bowl ads aren’t cheap. Here’s what they cost in 2026
Find your perfect match in M&S’s spring denim collection

ENTERTAIN

Bad Bunny’s key symbols to watch for in his Super Bowl halftime show
Super Bowl halftime show: The 10 greatest performances, from Rihanna to Bruce Springsteen and Kendrick Lamar
Mark Ruffalo leads celebrity backlash against Kevin O’Leary after attack on Billie Eilish’s anti-ICE speech
Mariah Carey’s Olympics opening ceremony performance dubbed ‘disastrous’ as viewers question if she’s Italian
Why Bad Bunny won’t be paid to perform in front of millions at the Super Bowl
 
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