Australia PM ‘devastated’ as police and protesters clash over Israeli leader’s visit
An estimated 6,000 protesters in Sydney rallied against a controversial visit by Isaac Herzog.
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People with obesity 70% more likely to be hospitalised by or die from infection, study finds
Being unhealthy weight raises risk of severe illness or death from most infectious diseases significantly, researchers find
People living with obesity are 70% more likely to be hospitalised by or die from an infection, with one in 10 infection-related deaths globally linked to the condition, research suggests.
Being an unhealthy weight significantly increases the risk of severe illness and...
Trump Administration to Cut $600 Million in Health Funding From Four States
The states, all led by Democrats, used the grants to support a wide variety of functions, including H.I.V. prevention and surveillance.
Japan has given Takaichi a landslide win – but can she bring back the economy?
Japan has been battling sluggish growth, mounting public debt and a rapidly ageing workforce.
Linux 7.0 Kernel Confirmed By Linus Torvalds, Expected In Mid-April 2026
An anonymous reader writes: Linus Torvalds has confirmed the next major kernel series as Linux 7.0, reports Linux news website 9to5Linux.com: “So there you have it, the Linux 6.x era has ended with today’s Linux 6.19 kernel release, and a new one will begin with Linux 7.0, which is expected in mid-April 2026. The merge window for Linux 7.0 will open tomorrow, February 9th, and the first Release...
Extreme cold in New York City leaves 18 dead
Homeless shelter capacity has been increased following a period of freezing temperatures in the city.
‘No regrets’ – Vonn sustains ‘complex tibia fracture’
American skier Lindsey Vonn says she has “no regrets” after a crash in the women’s downhill competition at the Winter Olympics resulted in a “complex tibia fracture”.
Rosenior ‘not bothered’ by David Brent and Inbetweeners comparisons
Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior says he is not “bothered at all” by memes comparing him to tongue-in-cheek television characters.
Cabinet ministers rally round PM as Sarwar calls for him to quit
The Scottish Labour leader says No 10 has “not been good enough” but Sir Keir insists he will not resign.
Fear and Gibson sit fourth after first ice dance event
GB’s Lilah Fear and Lewis Gibson finish the rhythm dance in fourth position with their Spice Girls-inspired performance. The figure skating event concludes on Wednesday with the free dance.
£5bn council SEND debts to be paid off by government
It comes days after the Local Government Association warned that eight in 10 English councils would face bankruptcy, if they had to honour deficits.
Meta and YouTube Created ‘Digital Casinos,’ Lawyers Argue in Landmark Trial
Opening statements began in a trial claiming social media companies design addictive products that cause personal injury.
Instagram and YouTube owners built ‘addiction machines’, lawyers say
The tech giants are under scrutiny over social media addiction in a landmark jury trial in Los Angeles
New Email Shows Bard President Leon Botstein Thanked Epstein for Caribbean Trip
Leon Botstein, Bard’s president, also invited Jeffrey Epstein to visit a high school linked to Bard College and sent him well wishes after stories were published about his sexual abuse of minors.
Ronaldo to end Saudi strike – Tuesday’s gossip
Cristiano Ronaldo is set to return in Saudi Arabia, a change in Barcelona’s boardroom might determine whether Marcus Rashford stays in Spain, Zinedene Zidane may be heading back to Real Madrid, plus more.
Starmer’s Fight For Survival
Starmer tells MPs ‘every fight I’ve been in, I’ve won’.
Target slashes 500 jobs as retailer seeks to invest in its stores
Executives said the reductions were part of a restructuring meant to help fix stagnant sales.
Darnold’s Super Bowl win – the ultimate redemption story?
Sam Darnold leading the Seattle Seahawks to Super Bowl glory could just be the greatest redemption story ever in the NFL. We take a closer look.
Savannah Guthrie pleads for help as missing mother’s ransom deadline looms
The video appeal comes as a deadline looms to pay the people believed to be holding the TV hosts’s mum.
Scottish Labour leader makes his biggest political gamble – but can it pay off?
The call for Sir Keir Starmer to resign is a defining moment in Sarwar’s leadership of Scottish Labour.