Alexander Katiraie
When the Clowns Went to Church
Every February, clowns pack into a London church to honor Joseph Grimaldi, a pioneering 19th-century clown. Hundreds of onlookers come for the merriment, too.
Published: February 2, 2026, 4:13 pm
Countries Have Long Tested Their Own Athletes for Doping. That Could Soon Change.
After Chinese swimmers won Olympic gold in 2021 despite having tested positive for a banned substance, the World Anti-Doping Agency is considering whether to have an independent body handle testing before major events.
Published: February 2, 2026, 5:49 pm
Russia Strikes Ukraine’s Energy Sector, Killing 12 Miners
The attack comes during a winter freeze and despite efforts by President Trump and others to get the two countries to negotiate a truce.
Published: February 1, 2026, 7:08 pm
Starmer Urges Former Prince Andrew to Testify to Congress Over Epstein Ties
Mr. Mountbatten-Windsor was stripped of his royal titles in October by his brother King Charles III because of growing questions around his links to Mr. Epstein.
Published: February 2, 2026, 12:01 am
Ukraine Peace Talks Delayed After Russia and U.S. Meet
It was unclear why the latest round of negotiations, which had been expected on Sunday, were postponed for several days.
Published: February 1, 2026, 11:07 am
Why Is Taking the Rest of the Donetsk Region So Important to Putin?
Secretary of State Marco Rubio called the question “the one remaining item” in Abu Dhabi peace talks. Russia disputed that.
Published: February 1, 2026, 11:13 am
Out-of-control Chinese rocket smashes into the South Pacific Ocean - after Britain was put on red-alert over the potential of falling debris
An out-of-control Chinese rocket has crashed into the Southern Pacific Ocean, after Britain readied the emergency alert system over fears of falling debris.
Published: February 2, 2026, 9:38 am
Lily Allen announces her biggest ever Australian and New Zealand tour performing West End Girl live
Lily Allen has confirmed she is bringing her West End Girl tour to Australia and New Zealand.
Published: February 2, 2026, 12:36 am
Soggy start to 2026! Last month was one of the WETTEST Januarys on record in Britain - with 17% more rain than usual, Met Office confirms
The Met Office has confirmed that last month was one of the wettest Januarys on record in Britain - with 17 per cent more rain than usual.
Published: February 2, 2026, 2:38 pm
I played Royal Portrush and I was left speechless. Here's why the 2025 Open Championship course MUST be top of your golf trip bucket list
Arriving on the first tee at Royal Portrush three months after the Open Championship, I am once again struck by the magnitude of this swirling links golf course.
Published: February 2, 2026, 9:44 am
Planning a golf trip to Royal Portrush? Stay at the luxurious Dunluce Lodge, which has its very own spa, putting green and was also home to Rory McIlroy during the 2025 Open Championship
Nestled in an alcove of pine trees just off the fairway on the fourth hole at Royal Portrush is the Dunluce Lodge.
Published: February 2, 2026, 9:14 am
Made in Holywood: Inside the golf club where Rory McIlroy honed his craft, how The Masters champion has given back and why he's motivated to keep on winning
On a brisk Sunday night in April, nestled in the Holywood Hills of County Down in Northern Ireland, a group of golf fans sat nervously peering through their fingers.
Published: February 2, 2026, 9:10 am
Cashpoint withdrawal: Britons now use hole-in-the-wall machines just 15 times a year
There were 832million withdrawals in the UK last year - around 9 per cent less than in 2024 - as the use of digital payment methods continued to rise.
Published: February 2, 2026, 12:15 am