Germany will extend its controversial border controls for another six months after turning 46,000 people away and seeing a dramatic drop in asylum applications. Since border checks within the Schengen Area – the free-movement zone in Europe – are only permitted in exceptional circumstances, Germany must formally notify the EU Commission of…
Which Character In ‘The ‘Burbs’ Are You?
Which Character In ‘The ‘Burbs’ Are You? The ’Burbs (2026) just released its first episode on February 8, bringing suburban paranoia and dark comedy back to screens in a new series format. Inspired by the cult-favorite original, the show explores suspicion, secrets, and neighborhood drama through a modern lens. This…
‘Arrogant’ Chelsea stars under fire for completely ignoring excited young Hull City mascots
By CIARAN FOREMAN, SPORTS REPORTER Published: 09:21 GMT, 16 February 2026 | Updated: 10:24 GMT, 16 February 2026 Chelsea’s ‘arrogant’ and ‘entitled’ players have come under fire after blanking a group of young mascots before their FA Cup tie against Hull City. The Championship side had lined up the excited…
How Ilia Malinin Revolutionized Figure Skating with His Quadruple Axel
Ilia Malinin was born to skate. The child of two Olympic skaters—Tatiana Malinina and Roman Skorniakov, who both competed for Uzbekistan—he first hit the ice at six years old. In the years since, he’s skyrocketed to fame in the skating world, dubbing himself the “Quad God” for his ability to…
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Pack on the PDA Courtside at NBA Game
Meghan Markle couldn’t keep her hands off her husband, Prince Harry, during an appearance at the NBA All-Star Game. As they sat courtside inside Inglewood, California’s Intuit Dome on Sunday, February 15, Markle, 44, held onto Harry’s leg and grasped his hand. Dressed in a navy sweater and navy trousers,…
Tom Burke & Eve Hewson To Lead Lenny Abrahamson’s Next Feature
Tom Burke and Eve Hewson have signed on to lead Lenny Abrahamson’s next project, a currently untitled film, set to start shooting in Dublin on March 2 for Element Pictures. Producers on the film are Ed Guiney and Andrew Lowe of Element Pictures, Catherine Magee (Normal People), and Abrahamson. Abrahamson…
8 Killed, 2 Injured After Explosion at Beijing Fireworks Shop Ahead of the 2026 Lunar New Year
The incident took place on the afternoon of Sunday, Feb. 15 in the city's Jiangsu province STOCK – Fireworks in the evening sky. Getty NEED TO KNOW Authorities have confirmed that 8 people have been killed and a further two injured after an explosion at a fireworks store in the…
RAF squadron leader grabbed junior airman’s privates in ‘horseplay that went too far’ during French trip to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day
A RAF Squadron Leader grabbed a junior airman’s privates during ‘horseplay that went too far’ on a trip to France marking the 80th anniversary of VE Day. Stephen Parlor, 59, who otherwise had a 40-year unblemished record, admitted ‘disgracing’ the force with his drunken antics and was hit with a fine.…
Here are the dividend stocks with the highest yields from the FTSE 100 and the S&P 500
Image source: Getty Images When stocks come with 9% dividend yields, it’s almost always a sign investors are concerned about something. But the market isn’t always right – and when it’s not, they can be huge opportunities. Both the FTSE 100 and the S&P 500 have shares with eye-catching yields…
Baby Was Born During Blizzard and Nearly Died. 107 Days Later, She's Home and About to Be a Big Sister
Little Catherine Artz "beat the odds," her doctor said Andrea, Catherine, and Wyatt Artz Courtesy of Sanford Health NEED TO KNOW A baby born in South Dakota during a blizzard in early 2025 nearly died after experiencing pulmonary hypertension Catherine Artz had to wait to be transferred to a nearby…