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A frantic search was underway Tuesday for ten back-country skiers missing in an avalanche in the mountains of California, where a huge storm has dumped heavy snow.
Month: February 2026
year of the fire horse around the world – in pictures
From the heart of Beijing to far-flung Manila, Panama, Moscow and New York, communities around the globe ring in the year of the fire horse
Why was YouTube down? Google issues 1st statement amid global outage
“We’re aware some of you are having issues accessing YouTube right now. We’ll provide updates as soon as we have them,” Google said in a statement. | World News
Indonesia coal plant closure U-turn sows energy transition doubts
Indonesian villager Supriyanto is visibly frustrated as he discusses the sprawling coal power plant emitting white plumes of smoke over his small fishing community.
Iran, US make progress in Geneva talks but tensions linger; over 50 fighter jets moved to Middle East
This deployment of fighter jets comes days after US President Donald Trump sent a second aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R Ford, to the Middle East. | World News
Fire breaks out near key military and strategic sites in Tehran
US Iran tensions live updates: Parand fire department told state media that the black smoke was due to a fire in the reeds around the Parand river bank. | World News
Asian stocks up, oil market cautious
Asian stocks mostly rose Wednesday, while the oil market was cautious after prices dropped in the wake of Tehran’s upbeat response during talks with US officials on Iran’s nuclear programme.
Peru’s Congress votes to impeach President Jose Jeri in government shake-up
Jeri is the latest in a series of Peruvian presidents to be removed from office by an act of Congress.
Ex-officer tells inquest he thinks about Noah Donohoe tunnel ordeal all the time
The inquest into the death of the schoolboy at Belfast Coroner’s Court, which is being heard with a jury, is now in its fourth week.
Benfica release statement stating their belief that Gianluca Prestianni was not racist
► Subscribe to Sky Sports News: http://bit.ly/SkySportsNewsSub► Watch Sky Sports: https://bit.ly/BuySkySportsBenfica have reiterated their support to Gianluc…
Former Government building in central London set to become 650-bedroom hotel
If approved, the hotel at Noble House could accommodate 1,332 guests at a time
Police investigation launched after house destroyed by fire in Dagenham
An investigation has been launched by police after a house was destroyed by a fire in Dagenham.
Harrods security guard who stole £11,000 of clothes ‘is in trouble with his mum’
Abdishakur Osman previously admitted stealing clothing items worth £11,753 belonging to Harrods
Holocaust survivor made MBE says ‘nothing can change’ without psychology
Lydia Tischler was honoured in a ceremony at Windsor Castle on Wednesday.
Protesters’ chants drowned out as King receives Bollywood welcome at family hub
A small group of protesters shouted ‘free free Palestine’ but were drowned out by the noise of cheering crowds during Charles and Camilla’s walkabout.
East London borough could get ‘vote’ on leaving capital if Nigel Farage becomes
The east London borough of Havering could get a vote of ‘independence’ on remaining part of the capital, a Reform MP has vowed.
London pedicab crackdown will see an end to ‘rip-off fares’ and ‘blaring music’
Rickshaw riders in the capital will be regulated for the first time
King and Queen meet acting royalty Sir Idris Elba during east London visit
The King and Queen met acting royalty Sir Idris Elba during their visit to east London today, we can now reveal.
Olympic gold gymnast hopes to ‘raise profile’ of sport as he is made MBE
Rhys McClenaghan said it has always been a goal to raise the profile of gymnastics in Ireland and Northern Ireland.
Pitbull set to headline BST with official Guinness World Records attempt
Hyde Park is set to go bald this summer as Pitbull’s BST headline show hosts an official Guinness World Records attempt.
Van driver guilty over smart motorway crash that killed London grandmother
Barry O’Sullivan, 45, had blamed smart motorway fault for driving into broken down Micra, causing fatal injuries to Pulvinder Dhillon, 68
Obikwu to miss more QPR games
Justin Obikwu will miss at least another couple of QPR matches. The striker was signed from Coventry a month ago after Rangers’ top scorer Rumarn Burrell was sidelined by a hamstring injury. But Obikwu picked up an injury in training shortly after his move to west London and is yet to make his debut for […]
Inside London’s police operation to crack down on cell phone thefts
Investigators are using new technology to turn the tide against cell phone thieves. ABC News’ Patrick Reevell reports.Subscribe to ABC News on YouTube: https…
Thames Barrier to shut as heavy rain poses risk of flooding ‘for another month’
There are currently 65 flood warnings, where flooding is expected, and 179 flood alerts, where it is possible, in place across England
Gary Oldman spotted filming hit show Slow Horses on quiet street
The London-born actor was seen in character as the cynical Jackson Lamb
‘Hexit’ row erupts as MP says Havering could quit London and rejoin Essex
MyLondon headed down to Romford to speak to residents on whether they think it would be a good idea
Suspect named in murder of man who staggered into pub stabbed
Police would like to speak to Siavosh Mohammad-Khani in connection to the murder of Dariusz Serafin in February 2025.
Silent disco turned deadly in alleged ‘petty revenge’ killing
Leroy Mitchell was shot dead outside a Croydon silent disco in 2021. Two men, Veii and Dume-Gooden, now stand trial for murder at the Old Bailey.
Princess Royal ‘inspired’ by charity work of former Miss Scotland and husband
Nicola and Garreth Wood, who have been made MBEs, founded Kids Operating Room in 2018.
£10k reward to catch suspect after stabbing victim walked into West London pub
Detectives investigating the death of a 33-year-old who staggered into a pub with stab wounds have named a murder suspect
Moment stranger stabs Saudi Arabian student in neck is shown at murder trial
Video shows Mohammed Algasim, 20, sitting on a low wall outside student accommodation near Cambridge’s train station before he was stabbed
UK police forces assess allegations from Epstein files
British police forces are working together to assess potential crimes revealed in documents from the U.S. Justice Department’s investigation into the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein
Who is Charles Bronson and is he on the verge of release?
He is often referred to as the ’most violent prisoner in Britain’
North Londoners hit out at ‘unaffordable prices’ as Gail’s moves in
North Londoners are worried about the survival of independent bakeries and the affordability of the goods as a new Gail’s bakery is set to open in…
Temperatures in London to soar as warmer weather sweeps across capital
Forecasters are predicting temperatures as high as 15C in London this weekend – after Storm Pedro brings more rain and snow to the UK
Photos show scene of crash between two London buses as six taken to hospital
Six people have been taken to hospital after two double-decker buses crashed in central London
Croydon rail services thrown into delays and suspensions after urgent repairs
Train delays and cancellations between South Croydon and East Croydon due to urgent track repairs. Gatwick Express suspended; check live updates for…
Six people in hospital after two buses crash in south east London
Six people have been taken to hospital after two buses crashed on Newington Causeway in Elephant and Castle.
South London museum reopens over a year after nearly being destroyed by fire
Crystal Palace Museum was forced to close its doors after a blaze ravaged the building on January 24
Entire street of houses for sale in Cornwall for the same price as a Zone 1 flat
A whopping 8 homes are included on the street
Protesters arrested after City of London building sprayed with red paint
Three women have been held on suspicion of criminal damage following the protest on Wednesday morning
Keir Starmer defends U-turn on plans to delay some local elections
Votes in 30 English councils will now go ahead.
Central line part suspension leaves passengers stranded – here are the alternatives
Central Line trains were suspended between Epping and Debden due to a track obstruction, causing commuter delays and travel disruption, says TfL.
Ramadan ‘split’ start dates as Saudi Arabia and Morocco moon sighting differs
Several London mosques which follow the Saudi Arabia timetable have declared the start of Ramadan while others wait for a moon sighting this evening (Wednesday, February 18)
Murder investigation launched after woman, 74, found dead in east London
Police were called to an address in St George’s Square in Newham at around 12.30pm on Tuesday
Why Labour’s local elections U-turn could be so costly
Dozens of councils have just weeks to prepare for local elections on 7 May 2026. One of the party’s MPs called it ‘a total own goal’
Six people in hospital after bus crashes into London theatre
Photographs taken at the scene shows one double-decker bus crashed into the rear of another
Silent disco partygoer shot dead for ‘petty revenge’, court told
Leroy Mitchell was gunned down outside the party in Croydon, south London, in October 2021, the Old Bailey heard.
Andrew ‘owes it to victims’ of Epstein to say what he knows, Reeves claims
The Chancellor gave her thoughts on the ongoing scandal on Wednesday.
Man shot in the head with shotgun outside London silent disco, court told
In the hours before his death, Leroy Mitchell had been at his mother’s house and gone back to the Granaries nightclub before moving on to the silent disco at 4.30am
