Dozens of flood warnings in England after days of non-stop rain
Rain has fallen in south-west England and south Wales every day of 2026 so far, the Met Office said. Source link
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France murder trial complicated by twin brothers with same DNA
Police have recovered DNA from a weapon but cannot determine which of the brothers used it. Source link
Andrew shared confidential information with Epstein as trade envoy, files suggest
Official terms of reference for trade envoys state that they “are not civil servants”, adding: “However, the role of a Trade Envoy carries with it a duty of confidentiality in relation to information received. This may include sensitive, commercial, or political information shared about relevant markets/visits. Source link
Influential Ghanaian highlife musician Ebo Taylor dies at 90
The guitarist, composer and band leader fused Ghanaian music and funk to create tracks sampled around the world. Source link
Winter Olympics 2026: USA’s Breezy Johnson wins women’s downhill gold after teammate Lindsey Vonn’s crash
The USA’s Breezy Johnson wins the women’s downhill gold medal – her first Winter Olympics title. In the same event, her compatriot Lindsey Vonn suffered a crash which saw her airlifted off the piste after a lengthy delay. FOLLOW LIVE: Winter Olympics – day two Available to UK users only. Source link
The political strategist who became Starmer's right-hand man
McSweeney, long considered instrumental to the rise of the PM, derived his power and influence from his track record as a political strategist. Source link
Winter Olympics 2026: Johannes Hosflot Klaebo wins first of potential six golds, GB’s Andrew Musgrave 10th
Norway’s Johannes Hosflot Klaebo clinched the first of a potential six gold medals at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics in the 10km+10km skiathlon. It takes the 29-year-old’s career Olympic gold tally to six, just two behind the all-time winter record. That is held by the Norwegian trio of biathlete Ole Einar Bjorndalen and cross country skiers…
Man named in South Africa's police corruption probe found dead
Reports say Wiandre Pretorius, who last week said he survived an assassination attempt, shot himself. Source link
T20 World Cup: England survive Nepal scare in final-ball thriller
England fought from the brink to avoid a major shock and beat an inspired Nepal by four runs in their opening match of the T20 World Cup in Mumbai. A month on from the conclusion of their Ashes defeat, England needed Sam Curran to defend 10 from the last over to deny Nepal the biggest…
Polls close in Thai election pitting reformists against conservatives
Thai voters are choosing between sweeping change or more of the same in an election called after several coalition governments collapsed. Source link