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A curling scandal rocks Olympic ice

NPR Feb 16, 2026

Allegations of cheating and swearing on the curling ice have rocked the sport after the Swedes accused the Canadians of "double touching" in a match. What happened then, and what's happened since?

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The U.S. ready to make up, Europe ready to break up in Munich

NPR Feb 16, 2026

Secretary of State Marco Rubio tried to reassure Europe at the Munich Security Conference, but European leaders are skeptical.

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Six of Sarah Ferguson's companies winding down

BBC Front page Feb 16, 2026

The move follows further revelations over her friendship with the convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.

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Actor Robert Duvall, who starred in The Godfather, dies aged 95

BBC Entertainment Feb 16, 2026

The Oscar-winner died "peacefully" at his home in Middleburg, Virginia, on Sunday, his family says.

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Actor Robert Duvall has died — he brought a compassionate center to edgy hard roles

NPR Feb 16, 2026

Duvall appeared in over 90 films over the course of his career, imbuing stock Hollywood types — cowboys, cops, soldiers — with a nuanced sense of vulnerability.

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Italy's athletes shine at the Milan Cortina Olympics

NPR Feb 16, 2026

Call it homefield advantage, call it national pride. Italy's athletes are shining in the Winter Olympics underway in Milan and the Alps.

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How Robert Duvall became a Hollywood great

BBC Entertainment Feb 16, 2026

A look at the life of the prolific actor whose many films included Apocalypse Now and The Godfather.

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How Robert Duvall became a Hollywood great

BBC Business Feb 16, 2026

A look at the life of the prolific actor whose many films included Apocalypse Now and The Godfather.

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

BBC Front page Feb 16, 2026

BBC Verify has seen US aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln near Iran ahead of talks between the two countries

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Primary care is in trouble. Doctors are banding together to increase market power

NPR Feb 16, 2026

As costs increase, primary care practices are joining forces in Independent Physician Associations. The goal is to leverage better insurance contracts, while ensuring doctors still call the shots.

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Ancient bone may prove legendary war elephant crossing of Alps

BBC Front page Feb 16, 2026

It would be the first hard evidence that elephants were used in battle by General Hannibal.

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Harry Styles named as curator of 2026 Meltdown Festival

BBC Entertainment Feb 16, 2026

Harry Styles will join the list of artists that have overseen the annual London event.

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Is It The End Of The Global Order As We Know It?

BBC Front page Feb 16, 2026

Starmer says Europe must be ready to fight, but can it afford to?

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Italy's 'Lovers’ Arch' collapses into sea on Valentine's Day

BBC Front page Feb 16, 2026

The popular tourist attraction was a proposal spot for couples and featured on postcards.

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Woman admits selling fake Taylor Swift tickets

BBC Entertainment Feb 16, 2026

The total amount of the fraud was nearly £3,000 and involved 12 victims, Cardiff magistrates hear.

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YouTube star Markiplier says film's success is 'win' for independent creators

BBC Entertainment Feb 16, 2026

US creator Markiplier opens up about the multi-million dollar box office success of his debut film Iron Lung.

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YouTube star Markiplier says film's success is 'win' for independent creators

BBC Business Feb 16, 2026

US creator Markiplier opens up about the multi-million dollar box office success of his debut film Iron Lung.

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Sting and Lewis Capaldi surprise at charity show

BBC Entertainment Feb 16, 2026

The show, last held in 2020, raises funds for emerging artists in memory of actor Sammy Johnson.

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Boy George & Culture Club to kick off festival

BBC Entertainment Feb 16, 2026

Other stars booked for the festival include Lulu, Sugababes and Björn Again.

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DHS shuts down after a funding lapse. And, why athletes get the 'yips' at the Olympics

NPR Feb 16, 2026

Congress is out on recess as a partial shutdown at the Department of Homeland Security is underway. And, why some superstar athletes have been getting the "yips" at the Winter Olympics in Italy.

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Logan Paul's Pokémon card smashes record in $16m sale

BBC Entertainment Feb 16, 2026

Venture capitalist AJ Scaramucci buys the card to kick off his plan for a "planetary treasure hunt".

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