A guided backcountry ski outing near Lake Tahoe became the site of a deadly avalanche that claimed multiple lives, with ties to the Bay Area and the Sugar Bowl Academy community
Singapore will draft regulations for blind boxes following a parliamentary reply on Feb 12, 2026, aiming to reduce gambling-like harms and consider odds disclosure and age restrictions
A UK police force has arrested Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor on suspicion of misconduct in public office, triggering new scrutiny after material from the Epstein files raised questions about his conduct as a trade envoy and his links to Jeffrey Epstein
Mitch Marner scored in overtime to complete a comeback against Czechia and secure Canada a semifinal date with Finland in the 2026 Olympics
The Knicks added Jeremy Sochan on a rest-of-season contract, and coach Mike Brown intends to use him; that move creates immediate competition for Mohamed Diawara’s minutes
Belgium summoned the U.S. ambassador following a public message that framed a local probe into ritual circumcisions as antisemitic, highlighting diplomatic friction and debates over religious freedom and public health
As Israel moves policies that strengthen its hold on the West Bank, tensions rise between its government, Palestinian communities and the United States over legality, displacement and regional strategy
Sony Pictures Television has unveiled initial stills for S.W.A.T. Exiles, spotlighting Shemar Moore’s return as Hondo, a new ensemble and production updates ahead of the London TV Screenings
Brad Jacobs’ Calgary rink reached the Olympic semifinals with a 9-5 win over Bruce Mouat while Rachel Homan’s Ottawa team handed Sweden its first loss, improving Canada’s medal chances
Republicans in Congress are pursuing tougher voting rules including proof of citizenship while legal rulings and immigration responses add complexity to the national debate
Russia submitted a formal rebuttal to the OPCW after five European countries said Alexey Navalny died from a rare frog-derived toxin, calling the accusations baseless
Marie-Philip Poulin returned from a knee injury to net both goals in a 2-1 semifinal win over Switzerland at Milano Cortina 2026, surpassing the Olympic scoring mark and steering Canada into the final against the United States
Charles Milliard, a pharmacist and former business federation president, was welcomed as the Quebec Liberal leader and vows to restore trust and prepare the party for an Oct. 5 provincial election.
after a prolonged blockade, dilling sees traders return and produce reappear, but constant drone strikes and collapsing healthcare services leave many residents vulnerable
Five European countries report that tests indicate the rare neurotoxin epibatidine, sourced from poison dart frogs, likely caused Alexei Navalny’s death while he was detained in Russia, prompting renewed accusations against the Kremlin.
A former FBI supervisor says every hour counts as agents execute search warrants, detain four people and move to fast-track DNA evidence in the disappearance of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie.