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Why the 2026 Milan Cortina Games won't look like any that have come before -- The 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Games are launching a new era of Olympic hosts. Instead of a singular city, an entire region will sponsor a variety of events.

Christian Science Monitor - 1 minute ago

Anchor who saw Nancy Guthrie ransom note said it came via email — and describes moment she knew it 'might not be hoax'

New York Post - 3 minutes ago

DW Fact check shows how to spot recycled clips and recognize disinformation, and why it matters.

Deutsche Welle - 5 minutes ago

US announces $6M in aid for Cuba as island's leader accuses it of imposing an 'energy blockade'

New York Daily News - 9 minutes ago

Nuclear blackmail and the inexorable trend toward WW3 -- LT COL STUART CRAWFORD: We cannot afford complacency.

Daily Express - 10 minutes ago

However, this comes amid mixed diplomatic messages, large anti-government protests and maritime tensions.

Deutsche Welle - 10 minutes ago

How to use IRS Free File, and other ways to file your 2026 taxes free online

The Mercury News - 10 minutes ago

The seven-month investigation was initiated by an alleged plot to kill a prison official last year.

BBC News - 11 minutes ago

Canadian, U.S. markets slide amid risk-off day as precious metal prices decline

CTV News - 11 minutes ago

US Treasury secretary declines to rule out future Federal Reserve lawsuits

Aljazeera - 12 minutes ago

Last-gasp Guseli earns bonus big air final spot

Australian Broadcasting Corp - 12 minutes ago

U.S.-Russia nuclear treaty expires -- The U.S. and Russia have agreed to hold high-level military talks just hours after the last remaining nuclear treaty between the two super-powers expired. CBS News White House reporter Willie James Inman has more.

CBS News - 13 minutes ago

Trump has no 'formal plans' to deploy ICE at polling sites, White House says

The Straits Times - 14 minutes ago

Cuba open to talks with US 'without pressure' after months of Trump threats

Guardian UK - 14 minutes ago

Ever since its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, experts say Russia has stepped up its hybrid war on Western Europe. Attacks on critical infrastructure or using drones to shutdown airports are meant to undermine support for Ukraine. We go to Poland to see one such attack.And in Kyiv, Ukrainians are getting through Russian attacks that have shut down the power grid in the coldest months by holding dance parties on ice.

NPR - 15 minutes ago

Wall Street Slumps As Alphabet, Qualcomm And Other Tech Stocks Fall

Huffington Post - 16 minutes ago

The Take: How the US left Ukraine exposed to Russia's winter war

Aljazeera - 17 minutes ago

Accused cargo thief swipes snow crab, berries, and cologne worth $750K

Independent UK - 17 minutes ago

Tories Introduce Bill to Bar Public Servants From Suggesting MAID to Veterans and Others Unprompted

Epoch Times - 19 minutes ago

Would changes to the capital gains tax discount lower house prices?

Australian Broadcasting Corp - 20 minutes ago

State Emergency Service Of Ukrai/via Reuters

ABC News - 20 minutes ago

Authorities investigating Nancy Guthrie's disappearance say they're taking ransom notes seriously - Investigators believe the missing mother of Today show host Savannah Guthrie is "still out there," but they have not identified any suspects, officials in Arizona said Thursday. News - World - | 2 hours ago

CBC News - 23 minutes ago

Danone recalls infant formula in several European countries

The Straits Times - 24 minutes ago

Trump's pressure on Havana stirs hope among Cuban diaspora in Spain

Apple Valley News Now - 26 minutes ago

The top photos of the day by AP's photojournalists

Toronto Star - 26 minutes ago

It's Super Bowl weekend and here's what you need to know

Australian Broadcasting Corp - 27 minutes ago

US says Trump prefers diplomacy with Iran but warns he has military options

The Straits Times - 28 minutes ago

Fire at Pennsylvania hospital causes evacuation

UPI - 29 minutes ago

The best Valentine's Day gifts for him or her in 2026, inspired by celebrities

New York Post - 32 minutes ago

Minneapolis man 'coming for' ICE charged with threatening officers

Independent UK - 32 minutes ago

Live-event - Horror as car smashes into supermarket leaving at least three dead

Daily Express - 32 minutes ago

Dutch Queen Maxima starts training to become army reservist

Independent.ie - 32 minutes ago

US and Russian Militaries to Reestablish High-Level Communications Channel

Epoch Times - 32 minutes ago

Days are numbered for Lancaster County library passport services

Lancaster Online - 33 minutes ago

World - / Feb 6, 2026 - KSI admits he was "washed" on YouTube after struggling to hit one million views - British creator KSI openly admitted to a difficult period on YouTube in mid-2025, where his videos struggled to reach one million views, leading him to feel "fallen off." Despite external successes, he recommitted to the platform, and his main channel has since seen view counts surpass the one million mark, indicating a gradual comeback.

Times of India - 33 minutes ago

Qatar takes center stage as the Guest of Honour at the Damascus International Book Fair

Peninsula Qatar - 35 minutes ago

Sri Lanka urge Pakistan to reconsider India boycott at T20 World Cup

Aljazeera - 36 minutes ago

Starmer distances himself from former Labour member linked to Epstein

Russia Today - 37 minutes ago

Ex-Norway PM Jagland under police scrutiny for Epstein connections

Daily Sabah - 39 minutes ago

MOI invites community to take part in Civil Defence Competition on Qatar National Sports Day

Peninsula Qatar - 39 minutes ago

Top 3 crimes drop 25% in northern Lancaster County, police chief tells East Petersburg council

Lancaster Online - 39 minutes ago

Trump urges new nuclear treaty after Russia agreement ends

The Straits Times - 41 minutes ago

Chair of prominent law firm Paul Weiss resigns after release of emails linking him to Epstein

Los Angeles Times - 41 minutes ago

Idaho teacher sues after her 'Everyone is Welcome' banner is outlawed

Independent UK - 43 minutes ago

WA fisheries minister defends demersal fish ban, leaves door open for adjustments

Australian Broadcasting Corp - 43 minutes ago

Nearly 70 people rescued from New York ski mountain gondolas after malfunction

Toronto Star - 44 minutes ago

World News -- Ex-Prince Andrew vacates Royal Lodge amid Epstein fallout -- Royal family member Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor vacated his temporary home at the Royal Lodge after the latest release of Jeffrey Epstein case files.

UPI - 45 minutes ago

Cuba to introduce plan to address fuel shortage amid US blockade

Aljazeera - 47 minutes ago

Spain mulls protecting teens from 'digital Wild West'

Deutsche Welle - 47 minutes ago

US watchdog to review high failure rate in FAA air traffic control training

The Straits Times - 47 minutes ago

San Jose police: Driver attacks, breaks officer's nose during traffic stop

The Mercury News - 47 minutes ago

'Might be how I die': Nick nearly didn't survive a Japan ski trip. He's now warning travellers

SBS - 47 minutes ago

Trump urges new nuclear treaty after Russia agreement ends

Channel NewsAsia - 48 minutes ago

NT paying 'millions of dollars a day in interest' to stay afloat

Australian Broadcasting Corp - 49 minutes ago

Trump sparks major health fears with 'rambling' speech 'The decline is apparent'

Daily Express - 50 minutes ago

Stock up on winter car essentials under $50 before you need them

Fox News - 50 minutes ago

Trump Drops Bombshell On US Mideast Allies, Hints At Attacks Without Warnings; 'They'd Have No Idea'

Times of India - 50 minutes ago

Russia Claims U.S. Is 'Openly Seeking To Expel Our Companies' From Venezuela

International Business Times - 51 minutes ago

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NBC News - 52 minutes ago

Murtala Muhammed 50th anniversary (PHOTOS) -- African leaders have been urged to protect their sovereign autonomy, with warnings that failure to do so could leave the...

Daily Post Nigeria - 57 minutes ago

New York prepares to enact new law allowing medically assisted death

Independent UK - 58 minutes ago

'To our Indian community, you are home in Frisco': Major outrage over targeting of Indians at Frisco City Council meeting

Times of India - 1 hour ago

Nancy Guthrie's garage door closed, and the 14-hour mystery over her abduction began

Los Angeles Times - 1 hour ago

Greece arrests member of military for espionage with suspected links to China

The Straits Times - 1 hour ago

Social housing plan for land that 'frequently' floods shocks mayor, MP and residents

Australian Broadcasting Corp - 1 hour ago

Russia and Ukraine exchange prisoners as peace talks end without breakthrough - The swap - the first since October - sees 157 Ukrainians and 160 Russians returned home. 4 hrs ago - Europe

BBC News - 1 hour ago

The fight for American football in Europe

Deutsche Welle - 1 hour ago

New York's incoming archbishop will focus on evangelizing and reengagement

Toronto Star - 1 hour ago

Best Photos of the Day

Evening Standard - 1 hour ago

Man suffers burns in assault north-west of Melbourne

Australian Broadcasting Corp - 1 hour ago

Hospitals in Berlin are reporting an increasing number of suspicious episodes, including cyberattacks, drones and arson.

Deutsche Welle - 1 hour ago

Turpin children awarded $13.5m after horror abuse by foster family

Independent UK - 1 hour ago

A glimmer of hope for democracy in Venezuela as opponents test the limits of free speech

CTV News - 1 hour ago

Trump says he needs election wins to feed 'own ego'

The Straits Times - 1 hour ago

Police found blood on porch belonging to news anchor's missing mother - Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos says no suspect or person of interest has yet been identified following the disappearance of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie.

BBC News - 1 hour ago

Kwara massacre: Nigeria has descended into killing field - Atiku

Daily Post Nigeria - 1 hour ago

Fire at a Pennsylvania hospital forces the evacuation of dozens of patients

Lancaster Online - 1 hour ago

FBI: Deadline on Guthrie ransom note is 5 p.m. -- The FBI has announced a $50,000 reward for information in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie. CBS News' Anna Schecter breaks down what we know and Marlon Marrache, a retired LAPD sergeant, joins with analysis.

CBS News - 1 hour ago

Epstein files topple law CEO, roil UK government -- Speed Read -- Peter Mandelson, Britain's former ambassador to the US, is caught up in the scandal -- Peter Weber, The Week US -- Published

The Week - 1 hour ago

EU Drove Global Censorship Through Tech Platforms: House Judiciary Report

Epoch Times - 1 hour ago

Jury awards $8.3 million to foster teen's family after his death at juvenile intake center

Los Angeles Times - 1 hour ago

Why Disneyland can leave Kylo Ren's ship parked in Galaxy's Edge

The Mercury News - 1 hour ago

Nancy Guthrie appearance on Today show could have 'made her a target'

Independent UK - 1 hour ago

How Much Are Prisoners Costing Each Australian?

Epoch Times - 1 hour ago

An ex-jihadi and terror experts agree on one thing about extremism

Australian Broadcasting Corp - 1 hour ago

Qatari archer Reem Al Saie wins two gold medals at Arab Women's Clubs Games

Peninsula Qatar - 1 hour ago

ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup 2026 explained in maps and charts

Aljazeera - 1 hour ago

A glimmer of hope for democracy in Venezuela as opponents test the limits of free speech

New York Daily News - 1 hour ago

'I am sorry': UK prime minister apologises to Epstein victims for appointing former US envoy

SBS - 1 hour ago

Voll helps pull off record run chase to win Women's Premier League

Australian Broadcasting Corp - 1 hour ago

Homeland Security shutdown grows more likely as Republicans rebuff Democrats' ICE demands

Toronto Star - 1 hour ago

China's Xi cautions Trump on Taiwan in phone call

UPI - 1 hour ago

Russia says it regrets expiration of last nuclear arms treaty, but Trump says he wants a new pact

Stars and Stripes - 1 hour ago

In freezing Kyiv, Ukrainians endure without heat, power

Deutsche Welle - 1 hour ago

'Very respected woman' - Trump hails Oluremi Tinubu

Daily Post Nigeria - 1 hour ago

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Fox News - 1 hour ago

Germany's Nuclear Shutdown a 'Historic Mistake,' International Energy Agency Head Says

Epoch Times - 1 hour ago

Russia says it regrets expiration of last nuclear arms treaty, but Trump says he wants a new pact

Lancaster Online - 1 hour ago

Dmitry Trenin: Strategic stability now rests on fear

Russia Today - 1 hour ago

Potentially 200+ Killed in Suspected ISIS-Linked Attacks in Western Nigeria

Breitbart - 1 hour ago