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SportsThu, 19 Feb 2026 16:02:45 GMT

'Shouldn't be in the game' - Rosenior wants stronger racism penalties

Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior believes anyone found guilty of racism should not work in football after Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr allegedly received racist abuse from Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni in the first leg of their Champions League play-off tie in Lisbon. Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior believes anyone found guilty of racism should not work in football after Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr allegedly received racist abuse from Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni in the first leg of their Champions League play-off tie in Lisbon.

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SportsThu, 19 Feb 2026 18:02:57 GMT

Same scorer, same opponent, same medal, 12 years on!

Alina Muller repeats history from Sochi in 2014, scoring an overtime winner as Switzerland beat Sweden 2-1 to claim bronze in the women's ice hockey at the 2026 Winter Olympics. Alina Muller repeats history from Sochi in 2014, scoring an overtime winner as Switzerland beat Sweden 2-1 to claim bronze in the women's ice hockey at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

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SportsThu, 19 Feb 2026 17:00:07 GMT

GB 'inches' from semi-final as USA beat Swiss in extra-end thriller

The USA need an extra end to beat Switzerland 7-6 in a dramatic finish to qualify for the women's curling semi-finals, knocking Great Britain out of the 2026 Winter Olympics. The USA need an extra end to beat Switzerland 7-6 in a dramatic finish to qualify for the women's curling semi-finals, knocking Great Britain out of the 2026 Winter Olympics.

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SportsThu, 19 Feb 2026 16:34:16 GMT

GB men into curling semis but women squeezed out in nailbiting finish

Team GB's men's are one win away from guaranteed Winter Olympic medal after sneaking into the semi-finals - but the women's team agonisingly miss out. Team GB's men's are one win away from guaranteed Winter Olympic medal after sneaking into the semi-finals - but the women's team agonisingly miss out.

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WorldThu, 19 Feb 2026 15:10:33 GMT

Austrian mountaineer ‘endlessly sorry’ for girlfriend’s death but denies criminal wrongdoing

Thomas P gives evidence on first day of trial in case that could shape standards for mountain sports An Austrian mountaineer has said he is “endlessly sorry” his girlfriend froze to death on a joint climb to the country’s highest peak, but denied criminal wrongdoing as his trial began in Innsbruck. The 37-year-old defendant, identified only as Thomas P, gave evidence on the first day of the high-profile proceedings over the tragedy on Großglockner , in a case that could shape international standards for liability in mountain sports. Continue reading... Thomas P gives evidence on first day of t…

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WorldThu, 19 Feb 2026 16:17:43 GMT

Hosts Italy voice ‘absolute opposition’ to Russia flag flying at Winter Paralympics

Italian government urges IPC to reconsider its stance Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete under flags Italy, the Winter Olympic hosts, has called for a reversal of the decision to let 10 Russian and Belarusian athletes compete with national flags and anthems at next month’s Paralympic Games. The foreign minister Antonio Tajani and sports minister Andrea Abodi urged the International Paralympic Committee to reconsider its stance due to Russia’s four-year-old invasion of Ukraine, saying it contradicted the Olympic spirit. Continue reading... Italian government urges IPC to reconsider its…

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WorldThu, 19 Feb 2026 16:18:13 GMT

Russia ‘not ready for peace’ with ‘no tangible signs’ of serious engagement, EU says - Europe live

Comments come after Zelenskyy accused Russia of using ‘delay tactics’ to stall peace talks with Ukraine Meanwhile, Sweden has pledged about €1.2bn in new military support package for Ukraine, responding to president Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s call for urgent help with air defence and ammunition over the weekend. The EU sees “no tangible signs that Russia is engaging seriously” with the aim of securing peace in Ukraine, its spokesperson said, responding to the latest round of talks in Geneva. “We see that Russia continues its relentless attacks on Ukraine. This does reflect that Russia is not ready…

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WorldThu, 19 Feb 2026 17:21:01 GMT

Accenture ‘links staff promotions to use of AI tools’

Consulting firm keen to increase uptake of technology and is reportedly monitoring adoption by workforce Accenture has reportedly started tracking staff use of its AI tools and will take this into consideration when deciding on top promotions, as the consulting company tries to increase uptake of the technology by its workforce. The company told senior managers and associate directors that being promoted to leadership roles would require “regular adoption” of artificial intelligence, according to an internal email seen by the Financial Times. Continue reading... Consulting firm keen to increas…

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WorldThu, 19 Feb 2026 18:37:06 GMT

French prosecutor seeks murder charges over killing of far-right activist

Political tensions rise after fatal attack at protest in Lyon as Emmanuel Macron hits out over remarks by Italian PM A French prosecutor is seeking murder charges against seven suspects in the fatal beating of a far-right activist that has fuelled political anger beyond France’s borders, prompting Emmanuel Macron to tell Italy’s Giorgia Meloni to keep out of French affairs. Quentin Deranque, 23, died from head injuries after being attacked by at least six people on the sidelines of a far-right protest in Lyon on 12 February. Most of the 11 suspects who have been detained are from far-left move…

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WorldThu, 19 Feb 2026 07:01:29 GMT

‘The system is broken’: tragedies involving escaped patients expose NSW’s mental health crisis, hospital workers say

Professionals say a lack of resources and an ‘almost insatiable’ demand for services is limiting the ability to pursue long-term care and therapy Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The separate escapes of two mental health patients from the hospital responsible for the most complex psychiatric cases in western Sydney points to an inability to provide longer-term care when “demand is almost insatiable”, medical sources say. A man charged with murder after a stabbing attack in Merrylands on Tuesday had allegedly absconded from Cumberland hospital. In an unrelated matter…

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WorldThu, 19 Feb 2026 08:51:04 GMT

Alleged Australian IS fighters transferred from Syria to Iraq where they could face death penalty

Dfat says it is aware Australians are among 5,704 detainees transferred out of Syrian prisons and into Iraqi custody Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A group of Australian men suspected of being former Islamic State fighters are among more than 5,000 detainees transferred from Syria to Iraq, where they potentially face charges which could carry the death penalty. Iraq’s national centre for international judicial cooperation confirmed last Friday it had taken custody of the 5,704 alleged former fighters from 61 countries, including citizens of Australia, New Zealand,…

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WorldThu, 19 Feb 2026 14:00:12 GMT

Nearly 20% fewer lower socio-economic students studying law as Pocock calls to scrap Morrison-era job ready scheme

Experts say the Morrison-era Jobs Ready Graduates scheme has instead had a ‘devastating impact’ on the very people higher education needs to serve New university enrolments from students with low socioeconomic backgrounds dropped by 10% between 2020 and 2024, as independent senator David Pocock warns the Morrison-era Job Ready Graduates (JRG) scheme is creating a “segregated” higher education system. The JRG scheme was introduced under former Liberal prime minister Scott Morrison in 2021 and led to arts degrees costing students more than $50,000, while other degrees including in science and ma…

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WorldThu, 19 Feb 2026 14:00:15 GMT

Is Tim Wilson an ‘inflation nutter’? Why the new shadow treasurer’s RBA comments are making waves

Liberal MP claims the Reserve Bank has been soft on inflation. Labor says questioning the RBA’s dual mandate amounts to a ‘plan for higher unemployment’ Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast There was good news on Thursday. Another solid month of jobs growth left the unemployment rate steady at 4.1% in January. Continue reading... Liberal MP claims the Reserve Bank has been soft on inflation. Labor says questioning the RBA’s dual mandate amounts to a ‘plan for higher unemployment’ Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast There was good news on Thursda…

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WorldThu, 19 Feb 2026 19:45:15 GMT

Australia news live: Dural crime scene believed to be linked to Chris Baghsarian kidnapping, NSW police say; Angus Taylor vows to ‘rid system’ of net zero

Opposition leader signals his Liberals will abandon net zero commitment entirely. Follow updates live Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast In Angus Taylor’s lengthy interview, Peta Credlin took the new opposition leader to a couple of other culture war issues including school curriculums, where he suggested children shouldn’t be “indoctrinated” in the classroom, and that “Australians are deeply concerned about it”. I think our our education system, our school system and our tertiary system, has been drifting on this over a long period of time ... we do need to give Aust…

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WorldThu, 19 Feb 2026 02:48:09 GMT

Year of the fire horse - explained: the Chinese zodiac sign that’s all about intensity

Lunar new year has ushered in a rare zodiac symbol with a reputation for energy and independence As the lunar new year begins, the focus has turned to the Chinese zodiac and the arrival of the year of the fire horse – a rare pairing in the 60-year lunar cycle. Drawing on Chinese metaphysics, the fire horse blends the horse’s reputation for energy and independence with the intensity of the fire element, giving it a distinct place in the zodiac tradition. Continue reading... Lunar new year has ushered in a rare zodiac symbol with a reputation for energy and independence As the lunar new year beg…

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WorldThu, 19 Feb 2026 03:42:57 GMT

‘It’s a catastrophe’: Wellington rages as millions of litres of raw sewage pour into ocean

Abandoned beaches, public health warning signs and seagulls eating human waste are now features of the popular coastline in New Zealand A tide of anger is rising in New Zealand’s capital, Wellington, as the city’s toilets continue to flush directly into the ocean more than two weeks after the catastrophic collapse of its wastewater treatment plant. Millions of litres of raw and partially screened sewage have been pouring into pristine reefs and a marine reserve along the south coast daily since 4 February, prompting a national inquiry, as the authorities struggle to get the decimated plant ope…

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WorldThu, 19 Feb 2026 10:07:49 GMT

Thai police go undercover as lion dancers to catch thief

Officers devise unusual plan to arrest man suspected of stealing about $64,000 worth of Buddhist artefacts Thai police donned a lion costume during this week’s lunar new year festivities to arrest a man accused of stealing about $64,000 worth of Buddhist artefacts. Dressed as a red-and-yellow lion, officers made the arrest on Wednesday evening after responding to a report this month of a home burglary in the suburbs of Bangkok. Continue reading... Officers devise unusual plan to arrest man suspected of stealing about $64,000 worth of Buddhist artefacts Thai police donned a lion costume during…

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WorldThu, 19 Feb 2026 14:57:48 GMT

Leftist who defended child marriage elected as Peru’s interim president

José María Balcázar, who argued for marriage at 14 and above, replaces José Jerí who was voted out after a scandal Peru’s congress has elected José María Balcázar, an octogenarian leftist lawmaker who has defended child marriage, as the country’s interim president ahead of general elections in April. Balcázar is Peru’s ninth president since 2016. The surprise election, in which Balcázar beat the favourite, María del Carmen Alva, a conservative, came after lawmakers voted to remove José Jerí as president on Tuesday after just four months in office, due to a scandal over secretive meetings with…

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WorldThu, 19 Feb 2026 14:39:41 GMT

More than 1,000 Kenyans lured to fight for Russia in Ukraine war, report says

Intelligence findings read to parliament say ‘rogue’ agencies and individuals recruiting Kenyan nationals to frontline More than 1,000 Kenyans have been lured to fight for Russia in its war with Ukraine, according to an intelligence report to the Kenyan parliament that highlights the scale of a Russian operation taking African men to the frontline. The majority leader of Kenya’s national assembly, Kimani Ichung’wah, said “rogue recruitment agencies and individuals in Kenya” were continuing to send Kenyan nationals to fight in the conflict, as he read MPs the summary of an investigation by Keny…

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WorldThu, 19 Feb 2026 17:59:17 GMT

RSF siege of El Fasher in Sudan has ‘hallmarks of genocide’, UN mission finds

Report details harrowing 18-month occupation of North Darfur capital, showing destruction aimed at ethnic communities The siege and capture of the Sudanese city of El Fasher by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces group last October bore “the hallmarks of genocide”, a UN-mandated fact-finding mission has said. In a report detailing the harrowing 18-month occupation of the capital of North Darfur, investigators concluded that the RSF and allied militias deliberately inflicted conditions calculated to bring about the physical destruction of the Zaghawa and Fur ethnic communities. Continue readi…

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BusinessThu, 19 Feb 2026 15:41:17 GMT

Pubs to open late for home nations World Cup knockout games

Football fans will be able to enjoy an extra round at the pub thanks to new rules during the men's World Cup. Football fans will be able to enjoy an extra round at the pub thanks to new rules during the men's World Cup.

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BusinessThu, 19 Feb 2026 11:29:06 GMT

Dennis the Menace featured on 50p coin to mark 75 years

The new coin has been made with with Beano, Britain's longest-running weekly comic, first published in 1938 The new coin has been made with with Beano, Britain's longest-running weekly comic, first published in 1938

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BusinessThu, 19 Feb 2026 06:08:18 GMT

'We're still on edge': Toy firms look to US Supreme Court as tariffs hit profits

"You cannot go to sleep on this president," says one toymaker, of the ongoing uncertainty over trade policy. "You cannot go to sleep on this president," says one toymaker, of the ongoing uncertainty over trade policy.

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BusinessThu, 19 Feb 2026 03:09:38 GMT

Reeves fixated on 'dysfunctional' borrowing rules, says IFS

The think tank suggests the chancellor's fiscal rules need to shift the focus from one key figure. The think tank suggests the chancellor's fiscal rules need to shift the focus from one key figure.

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BusinessThu, 19 Feb 2026 10:52:16 GMT

Warmer weather hits profits at British Gas owner

Savvy bill payers shopping around for fixed-tariff energy deals also dented earnings at British Gas. Savvy bill payers shopping around for fixed-tariff energy deals also dented earnings at British Gas.

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BusinessThu, 19 Feb 2026 17:19:16 GMT

US trade deficit hits fresh high despite Trump's tariffs

The US bought more goods than it sold in 2025 as the White House attempts to reverse the flow. The US bought more goods than it sold in 2025 as the White House attempts to reverse the flow.

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BusinessThu, 19 Feb 2026 19:49:30 GMT

Lobbying firm co-founded by Mandelson faces collapse

Sources close to the company insist that its difficulties stem entirely from "the Mandelson legacy". Sources close to the company insist that its difficulties stem entirely from "the Mandelson legacy".

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TechnologyThu, 19 Feb 2026 08:13:25 GMT

Bill Gates pulls out of India's AI summit over Epstein files controversy

The Gates Foundation said the decision was made to "ensure the focus remains on the summit's key priorities". The Gates Foundation said the decision was made to "ensure the focus remains on the summit's key priorities".

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TechnologyThu, 19 Feb 2026 16:00:42 GMT

SpaceX rocket fireball linked to plume of polluting lithium

A SpaceX Falcon 9 crashed to Earth last year. Now scientists have measured the pollution it caused. A SpaceX Falcon 9 crashed to Earth last year. Now scientists have measured the pollution it caused.

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TechnologyThu, 19 Feb 2026 18:16:43 GMT

Microsoft error sees confidential emails exposed to AI tool Copilot

The company says it has addressed the issue and it "did not provide anyone access to information they weren't already authorised to see". The company says it has addressed the issue and it "did not provide anyone access to information they weren't already authorised to see".

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TopThu, 19 Feb 2026 10:01:00 -0500

A Town Hall with Vice President JD Vance to air March 14

Vice President JD Vance discusses the U.S. economy, foreign policy, the 2028 presidential race and more in a "Things That Matter" town hall, airing on Saturday, March 14 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on the CBS television network and streaming on Paramount+. Vice President JD Vance discusses the U.S. economy, foreign policy, the 2028 presidential race and more in a "Things That Matter" town hall, airing on Saturday, March 14 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on the CBS television network and streaming on Paramount+.

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TopThu, 19 Feb 2026 13:13:32 -0500

Texas woman who made series of violent threats fails to report to prison

Abigail Shry was due to begin serving a 27-month federal prison sentence this week for threatening a federal judge, but she failed to appear. Abigail Shry was due to begin serving a 27-month federal prison sentence this week for threatening a federal judge, but she failed to appear.

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TopThu, 19 Feb 2026 13:16:00 -0500

Trump addresses Iran nuclear conflict and says details on next U.S. moves are coming

President Trump addressed world leaders at his first Board of Peace gathering and mentioned the growing tensions with Iran over its nuclear program. CBS News' Weijia Jiang reports. President Trump addressed world leaders at his first Board of Peace gathering and mentioned the growing tensions with Iran over its nuclear program. CBS News' Weijia Jiang reports.

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TopThu, 19 Feb 2026 13:20:00 -0500

FBI in contact with Mexico in Nancy Guthrie kidnapping case

The FBI is in touch with Mexican officials regarding the search for Nancu Guthrie, law enforcement sources tell CBS News. Andres Gutierrez reports. The FBI is in touch with Mexican officials regarding the search for Nancu Guthrie, law enforcement sources tell CBS News. Andres Gutierrez reports.

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TopThu, 19 Feb 2026 13:20:00 -0500

"America's Next Top Model" winner describes "amazingly horrifying" docuseries allegations

Former "America's Next Top Model" contestant Eva Marcille, known as Eva Pigford on the show, joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the new docuseries exploring the show's controversies. Marcille, the winner of season three in 2004, describes the shocking revelations she learned through watching the docuseries. Former "America's Next Top Model" contestant Eva Marcille, known as Eva Pigford on the show, joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the new docuseries exploring the show's controversies. Marcille, the winner of season three in 2004, describes the shocking revelations she learned through watching the…

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TopThu, 19 Feb 2026 13:34:00 -0500

World reacts to former Prince Andrew's arrest

Former Prince Andrew's arrest for suspected misconduct in public office has rocked the U.K. Tom Symonds with BBC News, a CBS News partner, has more. Former Prince Andrew's arrest for suspected misconduct in public office has rocked the U.K. Tom Symonds with BBC News, a CBS News partner, has more.

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TopThu, 19 Feb 2026 13:41:20 -0500

What are the downsides of filing for Chapter 13 bankruptcy?

Chapter 13 bankruptcy can offer big relief to overwhelmed borrowers, but it comes with serious drawbacks, too. Chapter 13 bankruptcy can offer big relief to overwhelmed borrowers, but it comes with serious drawbacks, too.

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TopThu, 19 Feb 2026 13:42:00 -0500

Breaking down Trump's demands for Iran on its nuclear program

President Trump is warning that "bad things" will happen if Iran does not agree to his demands regarding its nuclear program. Matt Gertken, the chief geopolitical strategist at BCA Research, joins CBS News with more insight. President Trump is warning that "bad things" will happen if Iran does not agree to his demands regarding its nuclear program. Matt Gertken, the chief geopolitical strategist at BCA Research, joins CBS News with more insight.

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TopThu, 19 Feb 2026 13:43:26 -0500

How much will a $10,000 CD account earn by 2027?

2027 may feel far away, but the interest you could earn with a $10,000 CD by then can make it worth opening now. 2027 may feel far away, but the interest you could earn with a $10,000 CD by then can make it worth opening now.

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TopThu, 19 Feb 2026 13:55:23 -0500

Men wrongfully accused of yogurt shop murders declared innocent

One of the four men who was initially convicted was sent to death row in the killing of four teenagers in a crime that haunted Austin for decades. One of the four men who was initially convicted was sent to death row in the killing of four teenagers in a crime that haunted Austin for decades.

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