Ukrainian Olympian Is Disqualified Over Helmet With Images of War Dead

Olympic officials had told Vladyslav Heraskevych that the helmet, featuring images of people killed in the war with Russia, violated the Games’ ban on political speech.
Published: February 12, 2026, 8:33 am
Olympic Figure Skaters Are on Thin Ice Over Music Copyright Rules

Several athletes have found themselves caught up in controversies over musical choices before and during one of the biggest competitions of their careers.
Published: February 12, 2026, 5:01 am
Turkish Nobel Novelist Orhan Pamuk Gets the Netflix Series He Wanted

After publishing more than 20 books and winning a Nobel Prize, the Turkish author fought to bring a celebrated novel to the screen — on his own terms.
Published: February 12, 2026, 8:33 am
Switzerland to Vote on Capping Population at 10 Million

After a campaign by a right-wing opposition party, the government will hold a referendum in June that would require measures to limit immigration.
Published: February 11, 2026, 8:38 pm
U.K. Police Weigh Whether to Formally Investigate Former Prince Andrew Over Epstein Accusations

The police are weighing whether to formally investigate Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor over accusations he shared confidential information with Jeffrey Epstein.
Published: February 11, 2026, 8:31 pm
U.K. Inquest Finds British Woman Was Killed ‘Unlawfully’ in Texas Shooting
A British coroner ruled that a Texas man acted with gross negligence when he accidentally shot his 23-year-old daughter, who was visiting from Britain last year.
Published: February 11, 2026, 6:47 pm
In the Sci-Fi World of ‘Arco’, It’s About ‘Respecting Kids’ Intelligence’

The Oscar-nominated “Arco” aims to give viewers of all ages hope in the possibility of a brighter tomorrow.
Published: February 11, 2026, 7:04 pm
Iran Commemorates Revolution, With U.S. Warships Lurking Off the Coast

The authoritarian clerical regime in Tehran came to power in 1979. Today, it presides over a country that is deeply polarized and under threat of an American attack.
Published: February 11, 2026, 7:30 pm
Revelations in Epstein Files Lead to Resignations and Investigations Around the World

Disclosures in documents released by the Trump administration have roiled the world, leading to resignations and the threat of legal charges far beyond American borders.
Published: February 11, 2026, 2:33 pm
NATO Is Expected to Step Up Arctic Security. Here’s Why.

As Russia displays its military might in the Arctic region, the Western alliance is beginning a mission to increase its presence there.
Published: February 11, 2026, 6:07 pm
How Hate Groups Are Using Online Games to Recruit Kids

Fringe movements are using games and other online platforms to draw growing numbers of children to their causes, new data and dozens of interviews show.
Published: February 11, 2026, 8:36 pm
‘Finding Harmony’ Documentary on King Charles Shows His Longtime Concern for Environment

Environmentalism may have gone out of fashion on Wall Street and in the White House, but the British monarch says he remains deeply committed to the cause in a new documentary, ‘Finding Harmony’.
Published: February 11, 2026, 2:34 pm
Away From Pomp of Olympics, Homeless Shiver on Streets of Milan

Six homeless people have died in the Italian city in recent weeks, highlighting the widening inequality as the Games unfold there.
Published: February 11, 2026, 5:01 am
Bulgaria Is at the Heart of Europe’s Harsh New Approach to Immigration

This former military barracks in Bulgaria has become a symbol of the E.U.’s increasingly strict policing of its borders — and of what may come next.
Published: February 11, 2026, 1:52 pm
Philippe Gaulier, Clown Who Taught Actors Like Sacha Baron Cohen, Dies at 82
He often insulted his pupils, but many became stars, including Sacha Baron Cohen, Emma Thompson and Rachel Weisz.
Published: February 12, 2026, 12:36 am
Hailey Bieber appears to suffer a major wardrobe malfunction as she heads out for super yacht cruise around Sydney Harbour

Hailey Bieber made the most of Sydney's balmy weather on Wednesday by enjoying the city's famous harbour.
Published: February 12, 2026, 8:20 am
Hailey Bieber flaunts her chiseled abs in a racy yellow bikini as she launches beauty brand Rhode in Australia

The model-turned-mogul, 29, took to her Instagram Story to snap a sultry mirror selfie that showed her wearing a yellow bandeau top and low-rise bikini bottoms.
Published: February 12, 2026, 8:08 am
Missing Justin? Hailey Bieber looks downcast as she leaves popular Sydney eatery in a sexy low-cut dress after touching down in Australia to launch her beauty line Rhode

She touched down in sunny Sydney this week for the exciting launch of her beauty line, Rhode, in Australia.
Published: February 12, 2026, 5:14 am
Woolworths shoppers notice popular item vanished from shelves: 'I will pass away if they stop selling it'

A Woolworths customer sparked panic online after noticing the apparent disappearance of a popular savoury snack, prompting fears of the product's discontinuation.
Published: February 12, 2026, 3:11 am
Why thousands of shoppers are queuing down Sydney street RIGHT NOW: 'The most stressful morning of my life'

Thousands of Aussies are flocking to a shop in Sydney, with massive lines stretching down George Street on Thursday.
Published: February 12, 2026, 2:42 am
Hailey Bieber cuts a chic figure as she arrives in Sydney with a huge entourage ahead of Australian launch of her skincare brand Rhode

Hailey Bieber has touched down in Australia ahead of the Down Under launch of her skincare brand Rhode.
Published: February 11, 2026, 2:26 am
The Summit review by CHRISTOPHER STEVENS: Stilted, staged and blatantly fake, this Traitors-up-a-mountain is pointless

CHRISTOPHER STEVENS: A party of immature strangers is stranded in the wilderness, somewhere on the far side of the world.
Published: February 11, 2026, 12:55 am
ANDREW PIERCE: Why is the mandarin who backed Peter Mandelson as US ambassador still at the heart of No10?

Jonathan Powell had been a vocal champion of Peter Mandelson getting the plum diplomatic role in the US, despite the latter's extensive links to Jeffrey Epstein.
Published: February 12, 2026, 12:48 am
Email shows Peter Mandelson reminiscing about his 'first meeting' with Jeffrey Epstein - as officials probe whether ex-Blair minister was feeding Cabinet secrets to paedo financier as far back as 1999

Documents show Mandelson about first meeting Epstein at the summer home of Lynn Forester de Rothschild in Martha's Vineyard, an island enclave of the super rich in New England.
Published: February 11, 2026, 2:03 pm