Winter Olympics 2026: All to know about Milan-Cortina Games

Ice hockey, skating, alpine and freestyle skiing, and snowboarding events take centre stage as Olympics return to Italy.

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Iran’s economy falters as internet shutdown hits people, businesses hard

The state-imposed blackout has disconnected Iranians from the world and choked off businesses.

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Bangladesh court sentences ex-PM Hasina, UK lawmaker niece in graft case

Verdict comes ahead of elections on February 12 with ousted Sheikh Hasina’s Awami League barred from taking part.

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Balochistan to Bangladesh: Why Pakistan is boycotting India World Cup match

Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has blamed India for recent attacks in Balochistan.

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Politics behind Pakistan’s boycott of India T20 World Cup game, experts say

Ex-players and politicians criticise the politicisation of cricket and urge the ICC to step in and mend ties.

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Iran eyes progress towards US nuclear talks as tension eases

Iran examines regional proposals to ease tensions with the US as it expects a framework for talks in the coming days.

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Videos prompt concern about ICE raids in California

ICE agents in California detained several residents, including a US citizen, amid a surge in immigration raids.

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Video: Gaza’s Rafah crossing reopening came too late for this 3-year-old

The long-awaited re-opening of Gaza’s Rafah crossing has been deemed too late for many seeking treatments.

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‘Regavim’: Israel’s new Rafah border site carries coded annexation message

Israel brands Gaza crossing with Egypt ‘Regavim’ and ‘Nekez’, terms analysts say signal a land grab and dehumanisation.

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Bangladesh election: What’s at stake for India, China, Pakistan?

The South Asian nation heads to the polls on February 12, almost two years after the 2024 student-led uprising.

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Venezuela rights activist freed after amnesty announcement

Venezuelan human rights activist Javier Tarazona has been freed after more than four years.

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ICE agent says they ‘don’t need a warrant’ to arrest people

ICE agent says they ‘don’t need a warrant’ to arrest people

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In Zimbabwe, millions choose funeral insurance over pricey medical cover

More Zimbabweans are preparing for death than survival as funeral policies are more popular than health insurance.

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What we know about the limited reopening of the Rafah crossing

Israel is reopening the Rafah Crossing after almost two years, but only 150-200 people will be allowed to pass through.

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Japan deep-sea hunt finds rare earths as it seeks to cut reliance on China

Tokyo proclaims Pacific Ocean mission world’s first attempt to tap rare earths at such a depth.

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In Gaza, my sister and nieces were my life. Israel killed them

Samia Alatrash recalls life before the war with her sister Samar and her two girls, and the night she lost her family.

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China carries out further executions of Myanmar scam centre suspects

Executions are part of broader crackdown by Beijing on scam centres across Southeast Asia built on an industrial scale.

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‘Redline’: Global NGOs working in Gaza defy Israel’s threats after MSF ban

Eight more charities say they will not hand Israel details about their Palestinian staff, fearing for their safety.

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Video: Hope and fear in Syrian areas retaken from SDF forces

Syrian government troops have been waiting to enter Hasakah, a main area still under the control of Kurdish-led SDF.

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Grammy winners 2026: Bad Bunny, Kendrick Lamar and ICE criticism

Here’s a look at the top winners of the night at the Grammy Awards.

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