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SportsThu, 19 Feb 2026 20:50:52 +0000

GB's Atkin qualifies top for halfpipe final

British freestyle skier Zoe Atkin qualified top for Saturday's halfpipe final as she looks to add the Winter Olympic title to her World Championship crown. The 23-year-old, also a two-time X Games champion, put down a best score of 91.50 on her first run. Atkin is the younger sister of Izzy Atkin, who won Great Britain's first Olympic medal on skis with her slopestyle bronze in 2018. China's defending champion Eileen Gu - expected to be the main rival for the gold - qualified in fifth with a score of 86.50, having crashed on her first run. "It feels so good," Atkin told BBC Sport. &q…

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SportsThu, 19 Feb 2026 20:52:35 +0000

RB Rico Dowdle could be an under the radar addition for the Broncos

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - DECEMBER 21: Rico Dowdle #5 of the Carolina Panthers looks on during the first half of an NFL game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Bank of America Stadium on December 21, 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images) | Getty Images Last offseason, the Denver Broncos made it a priority to upgrade their running game. They spent a second-round pick on rookie running back R.J. Harvey and would sign veteran running back JK Dobbins later in the offseason. Dobbins would end up being one of the top backs in the NFL before suffering a season-end…

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WorldThu, 19 Feb 2026 02:44:45 GMT

The teacher who won $1m for turning India's slums into open-air classrooms

Rouble Nagi has spent the last three decades promoting learning among India's marginalised communities. Rouble Nagi has spent the last three decades promoting learning among India's marginalised communities.

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WorldThu, 19 Feb 2026 01:39:55 GMT

Musk cuts Starlink access for Russian forces - giving Ukraine an edge at the front

Ukrainian troops say Russian forces are suffering setbacks without access to Elon Musk's system. Ukrainian troops say Russian forces are suffering setbacks without access to Elon Musk's system.

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WorldThu, 19 Feb 2026 18:57:06 GMT

US build-up of warships and fighter jets tracked near Iran

A second US aircraft carrier appears to be heading towards the Middle East, as Washington puts pressure on Iran. A second US aircraft carrier appears to be heading towards the Middle East, as Washington puts pressure on Iran.

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WorldThu, 19 Feb 2026 18:26:31 GMT

US-Iran tension: Why Tehran may choose confrontation over 'surrender'

The Iranian leadership is weighing up whether resisting US demands is the best option for its survival. The Iranian leadership is weighing up whether resisting US demands is the best option for its survival.

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WorldThu, 19 Feb 2026 11:01:07 GMT

Billionaire Les Wexner tells US lawmakers he was 'naive' and 'conned' by Epstein

Testifying before Congress, the former CEO of Victoria's Secret lingerie brand accused Epstein of stealing "vast sums" of money from his family. Testifying before Congress, the former CEO of Victoria's Secret lingerie brand accused Epstein of stealing "vast sums" of money from his family.

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WorldThu, 19 Feb 2026 11:27:14 GMT

Suspected carbon-monoxide leak kills at least 30 miners in Nigeria, witnesses say

The workers are believed to have collapsed after the gas built up in poorly ventilated tunnels. The workers are believed to have collapsed after the gas built up in poorly ventilated tunnels.

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WorldWed, 18 Feb 2026 18:14:39 GMT

Iran security official appears to fire on crowd at cemetery

It happened as people gathered to commemorate those killed during the government’s brutal crackdown on protesters It happened as people gathered to commemorate those killed during the government’s brutal crackdown on protesters

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WorldWed, 18 Feb 2026 22:33:48 GMT

'Difficult' Russia-Ukraine peace talks end without breakthrough

The second day of negotiations between Ukraine and Russia ended after just two hours. The second day of negotiations between Ukraine and Russia ended after just two hours.

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WorldThu, 19 Feb 2026 10:47:09 GMT

Samba school that praised Brazil's Lula at Rio Carnival relegated

See the floats from the famous festival as the city's top samba schools compete for first prize. See the floats from the famous festival as the city's top samba schools compete for first prize.

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WorldThu, 19 Feb 2026 04:11:15 GMT

Australian presenter apologises for drinking before slurred Olympics report

Danika Mason also blamed the cold, after talking about coffee and iguanas in her live cross. Danika Mason also blamed the cold, after talking about coffee and iguanas in her live cross.

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WorldThu, 19 Feb 2026 11:56:23 GMT

Woman accused of using ChatGPT to plan drug murders

The 21-year-old woman is accused by authorities in South Korea of secretly administering drinks containing drugs to three men in their 20s. The 21-year-old woman is accused by authorities in South Korea of secretly administering drinks containing drugs to three men in their 20s.

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WorldThu, 19 Feb 2026 12:09:31 GMT

Desperate hunt for breakthrough in Nancy Guthrie case turns to Mexico

The search for the 84-year-old mother of US presenter Savannah Guthrie has moved into a third week. The search for the 84-year-old mother of US presenter Savannah Guthrie has moved into a third week.

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WorldThu, 19 Feb 2026 13:55:23 GMT

Over 1,000 Kenyans enlisted to fight in Russia-Ukraine war, report says

Investigators call the recruitment a well-organised trafficking ring involving immigration staff and security agencies. Investigators call the recruitment a well-organised trafficking ring involving immigration staff and security agencies.

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WorldThu, 19 Feb 2026 12:55:38 GMT

Eight skiers found dead after California avalanche

Fifteen skiers went missing on Tuesday following a massive avalanche in California's Lake Tahoe region. One person remains missing but is presumed dead. Fifteen skiers went missing on Tuesday following a massive avalanche in California's Lake Tahoe region. One person remains missing but is presumed dead.

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WorldThu, 19 Feb 2026 09:03:42 GMT

Do not give away Diego Garcia, Trump tells UK in fresh attack on Chagos deal

The president's comments come just a day after the US gave its official backing to the UK's Chagos deal. The president's comments come just a day after the US gave its official backing to the UK's Chagos deal.

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WorldThu, 19 Feb 2026 00:04:44 GMT

Hamas is reasserting control in Gaza despite its heavy losses fighting Israel

Gazans say Hamas is again extending its control over security, tax revenue and government services. Gazans say Hamas is again extending its control over security, tax revenue and government services.

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WorldThu, 19 Feb 2026 06:08:07 GMT

White House presses Iran to make deal, while ramping up military presence

US media reports that Trump has discussed attack options with advisers, and a strike could happen as early as Saturday. US media reports that Trump has discussed attack options with advisers, and a strike could happen as early as Saturday.

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WorldThu, 19 Feb 2026 09:46:55 GMT

South Korea's ex-president jailed for life over martial law attempt

Yoon Suk Yeol's December 2024 martial law bid fundamentally damaged South Korea's democracy, a judge told the court. Yoon Suk Yeol's December 2024 martial law bid fundamentally damaged South Korea's democracy, a judge told the court.

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WorldThu, 19 Feb 2026 20:15:42 GMT

Veteran dissident who refused exile released

Mikola Statkevich, who spent more than five years in prison in his native Belarus, is now recovering from a stroke at home, his wife says. Mikola Statkevich, who spent more than five years in prison in his native Belarus, is now recovering from a stroke at home, his wife says.

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WorldThu, 19 Feb 2026 16:29:25 GMT

Son of Robert Mugabe arrested in South Africa on suspicion of attempted murder

Bellarmine Mugabe is in custody after a man who worked at the place where he was staying was shot and injured. Bellarmine Mugabe is in custody after a man who worked at the place where he was staying was shot and injured.

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WorldThu, 19 Feb 2026 19:33:36 GMT

Trump's Board of Peace members pledge $7bn in Gaza relief

Trump said it "looks like" Hamas will disarm, even though there are signs the group is regrouping. Trump said it "looks like" Hamas will disarm, even though there are signs the group is regrouping.

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WorldThu, 19 Feb 2026 16:38:50 GMT

Sudan atrocities are 'hallmarks of genocide', UN says

A UN fact-finding mission issued the report after investigating the capture of el-Fasher by the Rapid Support Forces. A UN fact-finding mission issued the report after investigating the capture of el-Fasher by the Rapid Support Forces.

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WorldThu, 19 Feb 2026 19:23:55 GMT

Trump says world has 10 days to see if Iran deal reached

The US is surging forces to the Middle East amid negotiations with the Islamic Republic over its nuclear programme. The US is surging forces to the Middle East amid negotiations with the Islamic Republic over its nuclear programme.

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TopWed, 18 Feb 2026 13:45:35 GMT

Dog crashes Winter Games during cross-country skiing

Dog crashes Winter Games during cross-country skiing Dog crashes Winter Games during cross-country skiing Dog crashes Winter Games during cross-country skiing

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TopWed, 18 Feb 2026 14:40:28 GMT

Emery Lehman reveals how he got into speed skating

Emery Lehman reveals how he got into speed skating Emery Lehman reveals how he got into speed skating Emery Lehman reveals how he got into speed skating

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TopWed, 18 Feb 2026 14:53:11 GMT

Mikaela Shiffrin takes home Olympic gold in the slalom

Mikaela Shiffrin takes home Olympic gold in the slalom Mikaela Shiffrin takes home Olympic gold in the slalom Mikaela Shiffrin takes home Olympic gold in the slalom

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TopWed, 18 Feb 2026 16:45:56 GMT

Team USA win first-ever medal in the men's team sprint

Team USA win first-ever medal in the men's team sprint Team USA win first-ever medal in the men's team sprint Team USA win first-ever medal in the men's team sprint

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TopWed, 18 Feb 2026 18:19:23 GMT

Great Britain comes back to beat U.S. in women's curling

Great Britain comes back to beat U.S. in women's curling Great Britain comes back to beat U.S. in women's curling Great Britain comes back to beat U.S. in women's curling

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TopWed, 18 Feb 2026 18:28:59 GMT

Laila Edwards’ family talks about her Olympic journey

Laila Edwards’ family talks about her Olympic journey Laila Edwards’ family talks about her Olympic journey Laila Edwards’ family talks about her Olympic journey

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TopWed, 18 Feb 2026 23:30:49 GMT

U.S. tops Sweden in men's hockey quarterfinal in overtime

U.S. tops Sweden in men's hockey quarterfinal in overtime U.S. tops Sweden in men's hockey quarterfinal in overtime U.S. tops Sweden in men's hockey quarterfinal in overtime

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TopThu, 19 Feb 2026 13:54:48 GMT

Team USA eyes Olympic gold in the women's hockey final

Team USA eyes Olympic gold in the women's hockey final Team USA eyes Olympic gold in the women's hockey final Team USA eyes Olympic gold in the women's hockey final

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TopThu, 19 Feb 2026 16:30:41 GMT

Shiffrin drops an F-bomb discussing journey to victory

Shiffrin drops an F-bomb discussing journey to victory Shiffrin drops an F-bomb discussing journey to victory Shiffrin drops an F-bomb discussing journey to victory

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TopThu, 19 Feb 2026 18:34:15 GMT

Jordan Stolz snatches silver in the 1500M

Jordan Stolz snatches silver in the 1500M Jordan Stolz snatches silver in the 1500M Jordan Stolz snatches silver in the 1500M

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TopThu, 19 Feb 2026 10:00:42 GMT

NASA rehearses moon launch again after repairing its rocket

The Space Launch System and Orion spacecraft at Launch Pad 39B at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, Fla., on Jan. 28. NASA will again attempt to fuel up its moon rocket and do a launch-day walkthrough ahead of its Artemis II mission to send four astronauts around the moon. NASA will again attempt to fuel up its moon rocket and do a launch-day walkthrough ahead of its Artemis II mission to send four astronauts around the moon.

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TopThu, 19 Feb 2026 12:24:03 GMT

Authorities Turn to Genetic Genealogy in Nancy Guthrie Case

Authorities are announcing that DNA found in Nancy Guthrie's home will be analyzed using genetic genealogy. It comes as investigators are canvassing gun stores in Tucson, in hopes of identifying the armed suspect who had an unusual holster. Meanwhile, sources familiar with the case tell NBC News that since Nancy's disappearance, law enforcement has been in touch with officials on both sides of the border. NBC’s Liz Kreutz reports for TODAY. Authorities are announcing that DNA found in Nancy Guthrie's home will be analyzed using genetic genealogy. It comes as investigators are canvassing gun st…

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TopThu, 19 Feb 2026 10:00:42 GMT

New images reveal bedrooms, showers and even a bar inside DHS deportation jet

The Boeing 737 Max 8, which DHS officials have described as a luxury jet. WASHINGTON — An executive jet the Department of Homeland Security has told the White House’s Office of Management and Budget it needs for immigrant deportation flights and Cabinet officials’ travel features a bedroom with a queen bed, showers, a kitchen, four large flat-screen TVs and even a bar, according to images of the aircraft obtained by NBC News. WASHINGTON — An executive jet the Department of Homeland Security has told the White House’s Office of Management and Budget it needs for immigrant deportation flights an…

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TopThu, 19 Feb 2026 17:05:23 GMT

Trump says outcome of Iran talks could come within next 10 days

While hosting the first meeting for the Board of Peace, President Donald Trump spoke about the ongoing talks with Iran and said the outcome of the negotiations could come in the next 10 days. While hosting the first meeting for the Board of Peace, President Donald Trump spoke about the ongoing talks with Iran and said the outcome of the negotiations could come in the next 10 days. While hosting the first meeting for the Board of Peace, President Donald Trump spoke about the ongoing talks with Iran and said the outcome of the negotiations could come in the next 10 days.

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TopThu, 19 Feb 2026 19:50:20 GMT

Russian family who complained of mistreatment in ICE facility is released after 4 months

Oksana, second from left, and Nikita, right, pose with their children after their release from immigrant detention. The family’s lawyer had sought their release from the Dilley Immigration Processing Center in Texas on medical grounds. They were freed days after NBC News brought attention to their case. The family’s lawyer had sought their release from the Dilley Immigration Processing Center in Texas on medical grounds. They were freed days after NBC News brought attention to their case.

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