February 2026

Albanian burglars chased by ex-Aston Villa and Brentford player jailed for break-in spree

Two Albanian burglars have been jailed for 56 months each after targeting seven properties, including the home of a footballer. Denis Puka, 28, Erisjan Laska, 29, and a third unidentified man equipped themselves with masks, tools and walkie-talkies to go on a string of break-ins last year. Their operation had been “sophisticated and well-planned”, Judge […]

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US aircraft carrier scrambles fighter jet to down ‘aggressive’ Iranian drone as tensions rise ahead of talks

A US fighter jet has shot down an Iranian drone that was flying “aggressively” towards an aircraft carrier, the US military has said. The incident in the Arabian Sea comes as Washington prepares for talks with Tehran later this week. The Shahed-139 drone had approached the USS Abraham Lincoln with “unclear intent” before it was

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Criminal investigation launched into Peter Mandelson

A criminal investigation has been launched into allegations that Peter Mandelson leaked market sensitive information from Downing Street to Jeffrey Epstein. It comes after emails appeared to show conversations between the pair about political matters while Lord Mandelson was serving as business secretary and the de-facto deputy prime minister in 2009, in Gordon Brown’s government.

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Jill Biden’s ex-husband William Stevenson charged with murder after death of wife

The ex-husband of former first lady Jill Biden has been charged with first-degree murder after the death of his wife. William Stevenson, 77, was indicted on Monday by a grand jury in New Castle County, Delaware, in connection with the death of 64-year-old Linda Stevenson last year. Mrs Biden married Stevenson in February 1970, when

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Masked thieves steal statue of local hero boxer from London park using three-wheel bike and hi-vis jacket

A bronze statue of a world champion boxer has been stolen from a park in east London – as CCTV footage captured the brazen theft by a masked gang. The statue of Teddy Baldock was removed from its stone plinth in Langdon Park in Poplar on Sunday night, the Metropolitan Police said. Police, who were

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Signs of forced entry at home of missing US TV presenter Savannah Guthrie’s mother after ‘kidnap’

Investigators looking into the disappearance of US TV host Savannah Guthrie’s mother have found signs of forced entry at her Arizona home. Savannah Guthrie is a main co-anchor on Today, the morning show on NBC News, the US sister network of Sky News. A person familiar with the inquiry told the Associated Press that evidence

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How to pick out a good steak – as one supermarket’s range gets shoutout from top chef

While steak is a favourite for many people, choosing the perfect piece can be a daunting task. Supermarket shelves are filled with different sizes and types of meat, and butchers have display cabinets packed with options. So, where do you start? We’ve spoken to experts to give you this complete guide to buying steak like

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Two people die after light aircraft crash in Greater Manchester

Two people have died after a light aircraft crash in Greater Manchester. The crash happened in a farmland area in Littleborough, Rochdale, shortly after 11am. Emergency services respond to the incident in Littleborough. Pic: Daniel Sloan Image: Emergency services respond to the incident in Littleborough. Pic: Daniel Sloan The scene of the light aircraft crash

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KPop Demon Hunters stars to perform at BAFTAs in first live show outside US

The singing stars behind KPop Demon Hunters’ biggest hit are set to perform at the BAFTAs later this month – their first live performance outside the US. Ejae (Rumi), Audrey Nuna (Mira), and Rei Ami (Zoey), the singing voices behind the fictional band HUNTR/X, will perform the record-breaking hit Golden from the film’s soundtrack, organisers

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