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Son of former Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi shot dead

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Marius Borg Hoiby

Woman claims she was drugged before son of Norway's crown princess raped her

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william stevenson

Jill Biden's ex-husband charged with murdering his wife in Delaware

6 hrs ago

aegean sea

At least 14 killed in collision between Greek coastguard vessel and migrant boat

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Washington

Trump urges public to 'get on to something else' amid political fallout from Epstein files

7 hrs ago

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Yesterday

3rd February 2026

Boost

Arsenal sink Chelsea to reach League Cup final

Kai Havertz came off the bench to finish the job in the closing moments at the Emirates Stadium.

16 hrs ago

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Ukraine

Russia launches 'most powerful' attack this year on Ukraine amid glacial weather

17 hrs ago

Gaza

Benjamin Netanyahu tells US envoy Palestinian Authority won't be part of post-war Gaza governance

17 hrs ago

thin ice

US-Iran talks 'still scheduled' after drone shot down, says White House

19 hrs ago

Determined

Lindsey Vonn on medal hunt at Winter Olympics despite ruptured ACL

20 hrs ago

2

Please Stay

Howe trusts Tonali will not follow Isak lead out of Newcastle

3 Feb

2

Back in action

Fit-again Dupont returns to France team to face Ireland

3 Feb

17

Monday

2nd February 2026

Deadline Day

Liverpool set for Jacquet deal, Palace sign Strand Larsen

Updated 2 Feb

7

Gaza

First medical evacuees leave Gaza for Egypt after limited reopening of Rafah crossing

2 Feb

Paris

France set to host first NFL regular-season game in 2026

2 Feb

3

Teamsheet

England captain Itoje on bench for Six Nations opener, Arundell named to start

2 Feb

24

trevor noah

'Sending my lawyers': Trump threatens to sue Grammys host over Jeffrey Epstein joke

2 Feb

7

Epstein files

Peter Mandelson has resigned from the UK Labour Party to save it 'further embarrassment'

2 Feb

Gunners

Katie, the champion of the world: McCabe and Arsenal win €1.9m Champions Cup final

2 Feb

2

Sunday

1st February 2026

Eurozone

Bellingham limps off in tears as Madrid leave it late to beat Rayo, Dortmund cut gap to Bayern

Updated 1 Feb

2

In form

Dramatic late victory sees Man United's winning run continue under Michael Carrick

The Red Devils edged Fulham to move into the top four.

1 Feb

29

Death toll from Swiss New Year bar fire rises to 41 after teen dies

1 Feb

1

Epstein files

New Epstein accuser claims sexual encounter with ex-prince Andrew

1 Feb

8

Ukraine War

Second round of peace talks between Russia, Ukraine and US delayed

1 Feb

Take a Bow

Alcaraz completes career Grand Slam with Australian Open win over Djokovic

Alcaraz, 22, won in four sets to clinch his seventh Grand Slam title and complete the set.

1 Feb

9

Antalya

Turkey bus accident near tourist town kills eight and injures 26

1 Feb

1

access

Israel to partially reopen Gaza's Rafah crossing

1 Feb

3

Last week

25th January 2026 - 31st January 2026

Disappointment

Ronan O'Gara's La Rochelle suffer defeat after shock Uini Atonio retirement

31 Jan

3

resilience

Chelsea seal remarkable comeback victory over West Ham

31 Jan

5

Wrap

Arsenal thrash Leeds to extend advantage at top

31 Jan

18

US protests

Thousands rally in US cities as immigration anger gathers in US

31 Jan

Ceasefire violation

Israeli strikes kill 26 people, including children, in Gaza

31 Jan

12

Dramatic finish

Elena Rybakina crowned Australian Open champion after epic final against Aryna Sabalenka

The pair met in a repeat of the 2023 final.

31 Jan

Washington

US government shuts down for second time in Trump's current presidential term

31 Jan

21

Minneapolis

Former CNN anchor Don Lemon arrested after anti-ICE protests at Minnesota church

30 Jan

australian open

1.32am finish as Djokovic rolls back the years to stun Sinner and set up Alcaraz final

Another five-set marathon in Melbourne on night of epic semi-finals.

30 Jan

8

Next Stage

Celtic drawn against Stuttgart in Europa League draw

30 Jan

The Pairings

Real Madrid to face Mourinho's Benfica again after Champions League draw

The draw took place at Uefa headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland this morning.

30 Jan

7

Injury

Olympic dream 'not over', Vonn says after crash

30 Jan

2

australian open

Alcaraz outlasts Zverev in almost 5.5 hour Melbourne marathon to reach first final

The world number one will play either Jannik Sinner or Novak Djokovic in Sunday’s decider.

30 Jan

2

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