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Jesse Jackson obituary: The civil rights activist who sowed the seeds of possibility

“Keep hope alive”. This was Jesse Jackson’s message, delivered at the end of his famous 1988 speech at the Democratic National Convention in Atlanta,...

Sports

Buster Olney’s 2026 top 10 at every MLB position: Relievers

Buster OlneyFeb 17, 2026, 07:00 AM ET Close Senior writer ESPN Magazine/ESPN.com Analyst/reporter ESPN television Author of “The Last Night of the Yankee Dynasty”...

World

Trump warns Iran of ‘consequences’ of failing to reach nuclear deal

Donald Trump has warned Iran of “consequences” if a new phase of talks on Tehran’s nuclear facilities does not produce an agreement. Washington has...

World

Italy’s ‘Lovers’ Arch’ collapses into the sea on Valentine’s Day

A famous rock structure on the Italian coast known ‌as the ‘Lovers’ Arch’ collapsed on Valentine’s Day after days of bad weather. The natural...

World

Five dead after fire at apartment building in Spain

Five people have died and at least five others have been injured in a fire at an apartment building in Spain. The blaze broke...

World

British skiers killed in Alps avalanche named

Two British skiers who died in an avalanche at a French Alps ski resort last week have been named. Stuart Leslie and Shaun Overy...

Three people killed and others injured in shooting at US ice rink

Three people have been killed in a shooting at an ice rink in the US, authorities said. The shooting happened at the Dennis M....

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India’s Adani to invest $100 billion in AI data centers over the next decade

The logo of the Adani Group is seen on the facade of its Corporate House on the outskirts of Ahmedabad, India, November 21, 2024. ...

India's Adani to invest 0 billion in AI data centers over the next decade

Politics

Unemployment hits highest rate in nearly five years

The unemployment rate has increased again – to the highest level in nearly five years, according to official figures. The jobless rate ticked up...

Politics

Why Sir Keir Starmer’s latest U-turn may see him lose more than just face

The government has changed its mind again. By my count, for the 15th time. The government planned to postpone local elections in 30 areas...

Trump hits back at Hillary Clinton over Epstein files ‘cover-up’ claim

US President Donald Trump has hit back at claims made by Hillary Clinton of a “cover-up” over the release of the Epstein files, accusing...

Will ICE on the streets make visiting the World Cup unsafe?

👉 Follow Trump100 on your podcast app 👈 James Matthews and David Blevins dip into the mailbag on Presidents’ Day. With ICE still on...

Business

Six of Sarah Ferguson’s companies to close in wake of latest Epstein files

Six firms linked to Sarah Ferguson are being wound down following revelations from the latest release of the Epstein files, Companies House documents show. ...

Politics

Farage claims ‘victory’ as councils face ‘race against time’ to reinstate plans after elections U-turn

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has claimed a “victory” after the government abandoned plans to postpone 30 local elections – a decision ballot organisers...

Sports

Judge frustrated by slow winter; says Yanks now in good spot

ESPN News Services Feb 16, 2026, 04:35 PM ET Open Extended Reactions TAMPA, Fla. — Aaron Judge fretted like many Yankees fans as big-name...

Politics

Government abandons plans to delay council elections after legal advice

The government has abandoned plans to postpone 30 local elections in May following legal advice. Labour announced in December it was planning to cancel...

World

Imran Khan’s doctor not allowed to treat him in jail, spokesman claims

Former Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan has not received adequate medical treatment in prison after suffering partial vision loss in one eye, his spokesman...

Why Sir Keir Starmer’s latest U-turn may see him lose more than just face

The government has changed its mind again. By my count, for the 15th time. The government planned to postpone local elections in 30 areas...

Sports

Buster Olney’s 2026 top 10 at every MLB position: Starting pitchers

Buster OlneyFeb 16, 2026, 07:00 AM ET Close Senior writer ESPN Magazine/ESPN.com Analyst/reporter ESPN television Author of “The Last Night of the Yankee Dynasty”...

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Ranking MLB’s best at every position for 2026: Olney’s top 10s

Buster OlneyFeb 16, 2026, 07:00 AM ET Close Senior writer ESPN Magazine/ESPN.com Analyst/reporter ESPN television Author of “The Last Night of the Yankee Dynasty”...