Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Updated 11m ago

Police, CPS probe Mountbatten Windsor

Thames Valley police held discussions with the Crown Prosecution Service on Wednesday while leading an assessment of allegations that Andrew Mountbatten‑Windsor committed misconduct in public office linked to Epstein files.

Police, CPS probe Mountbatten Windsor
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Office denies elections without ceasefire

In Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky prepared to call spring presidential elections and a referendum on a peace deal under U.S. pressure; his office denied the plan, saying polls required a ceasefire.

Office denies elections without ceasefire
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EU backs industrial autonomy, eurobonds

EU leaders met in Antwerp to pursue a "Made in Europe" industrial strategy to boost competitiveness and strategic autonomy amid US and Chinese pressure, while the ECB urged eurobonds.

EU backs industrial autonomy, eurobonds
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Nine killed, shooter found dead

At least nine people were killed and dozens injured in shootings at Tumbler Ridge secondary school and a nearby home in British Columbia; police said the suspect was found dead.

Nine killed, shooter found dead
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Cartel drone claim grounds flights

The FAA temporarily halted flights at El Paso International Airport under a 10‑day security order, then lifted it after officials said a cartel drone was neutralized, a claim others disputed.

Cartel drone claim grounds flights
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Trump keeps negotiating with Iran

President Trump met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House and said he would continue negotiations with Iran despite Netanyahu's push for a harder U.S. stance.

Trump keeps negotiating with Iran
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Trump raises Swiss import tariffs

President Donald Trump said on U.S. television he raised tariffs on Swiss imports from 30% to 39% after a phone call in which he called Karin Keller-Sutter "very aggressive."

Trump raises Swiss import tariffs
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US adds jobs, unemployment falls

The U.S. economy added 130,000 jobs in January and the unemployment rate fell to 4.3%, beating economists’ forecasts, official data showed.

US adds jobs, unemployment falls
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European brokers face AI turmoil

AI-powered startups and autonomous agents drove sharp declines in European wealth-manager and broker stocks, rattling financial markets and fueling concern about job displacement and industry disruption.

European brokers face AI turmoil
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Madagascar cyclone leaves thousands homeless

Cyclone Gezani struck Madagascar, killing between nine and 31 people, leaving thousands homeless and causing widespread destruction, officials and aid groups said amid conflicting casualty reports.

Madagascar cyclone leaves thousands homeless
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World nears climate tipping points

Scientists warned the world was closer than previously thought to climate tipping points that could trigger cascading, self-reinforcing warming and a "hothouse Earth."

World nears climate tipping points
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Bad Bunny draws, streams surge

Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show drew about 128 million viewers but fell short of breaking the TV audience record, while Spiegel reported his streaming numbers surged 175%.

Bad Bunny draws, streams surge
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Oscar nominees pose at luncheon

Oscar nominees gathered for their annual luncheon in Beverly Hills and posed for a class photo, with stars including Emma Stone, Timothée Chalamet and Kate Hudson.

Oscar nominees pose at luncheon
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Allmen completes Olympic ski triple

Swiss skier Franjo von Allmen won the Olympic Super-G in Bormio on 11 February, securing a third gold at Milan–Cortina 2026 and a historic Olympic ski triple.

Allmen completes Olympic ski triple
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Tottenham sacks Frank in crisis

Tottenham Hotspur sacked head coach Thomas Frank on Tuesday after a home defeat to Newcastle left the club 16th in the Premier League, five points above the relegation zone.

Tottenham sacks Frank in crisis
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Three Quarters Back ICE Overhaul

A poll found nearly three in four Americans said ICE should be overhauled or abolished after the Minnesota killings of Good and Pretti, and President Trump’s approval fell.

Three Quarters Back ICE Overhaul
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Trump administration removes Stonewall flag

The Trump administration removed the Progress Pride Flag from the Stonewall National Monument in New York’s Greenwich Village, prompting condemnation from city officials and LGBT+ activists.

Trump administration removes Stonewall flag
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Britney Spears Sells Catalog Rights

Britney Spears sold the rights to her music catalog to music publisher Primary Wave for about $200 million, several media outlets reported.

Britney Spears Sells Catalog Rights
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Vonn Confirms Successful Third Surgery

Lindsey Vonn said she had a successful third surgery on the complex left-leg fracture she suffered in the Olympic downhill, posting hospital photos and a thumbs-up update.

Vonn Confirms Successful Third Surgery
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