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Al-Aqsa Hospital’s failing generators and exhausted supplies are forcing staff to consider rationing electricity and prioritising wards while Gaza’s wider health system teeters under sustained attacks and acute shortages.

keir starmer joined ukraine negotiations in munich with leaders including marco rubio and volodymyr zelensky, highlighting defence promises and a call for europe to strengthen its strategic autonomy

Surrey’s Jamie Overton is drafted into England’s playing XI for the ICC T20 World Cup group tie against West Indies at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium, as the side aim to build on strong recent form.

A Canton cafe on Cowbridge Road is serving a small grilled cheese and homemade soup for £7.50, along with coffee, craft beer and a friendly neighbourhood atmosphere.

Pedro Neto’s three-goal performance powered Chelsea into the FA Cup last 16; meanwhile Wrexham progressed and the Premier League saw rapid managerial appointments at Tottenham and Nottingham Forest.

Palmerston, the rescue cat who served as the Foreign Office’s chief mouser and later as a Government House companion in Bermuda, has died peacefully on 12 February at the age of 13.

Craig Halkett returns from suspension for the Ibrox trip while Derek McInnes sets expectations and outlines recovery windows for injured players.

Ireland U20s edged Italy 30-27 in a nervy Cork showdown, a match shaped by tense set-piece battles, several yellow cards and resolute late defensive resilience.

Ireland U20s survived a late Italian surge to win 30-27 in Cork, a match full of tries, momentum swings and decisive substitutions

Keir Starmer told international leaders that Europe must boost its own defence capabilities and that the UK should reconnect with the EU to strengthen security in a volatile geopolitical landscape.

Marc Cucurella exited at half-time with a hamstring complaint and will not feature against Hull as Chelsea await medical results and consider options at left back.

A two-part investigation into whether what we eat and what powerful institutions hide are harming health and eroding trust, from supermarket shelves to sealed case files.

At the 2026 AU summit in Addis Ababa, water and climate resilience headline discussions even as Israel’s December 26, 2026 recognition of Somaliland challenges regional legal norms and fuels diplomatic friction.

envoys from Moscow and Kyiv will hold trilateral talks in Geneva as frontline battles continue and a june deadline looms for a potential deal

A dramatic late score by Daniel Carr rescued Abbey CBS and sent the MacRory Cup final against St Patrick’s Academy to a replay, renewing hopes of a first title for Abbey since 2006.

Investigations into Jeffrey Epstein’s network have prompted congressional action, a closed-door deposition in which Ghislaine Maxwell invoked the Fifth, and political fallout in the UK after documents linked Peter Mandelson to the financier.

A £30,000 council grant joins other funding to create a new pavilion and clubhouse at Carrside Playing Fields, designed to expand participation and strengthen local sport.

a practical roundup of upcoming sport sessions and guild events on campus between february and march 2026 to help students plan their weeks

a concise look at the Police Covenant annual report 2026 and NHS guidance for emergency departments, highlighting steps to support workforce wellbeing, reduce harm and improve services

Pep Guardiola says Erling Haaland experienced a minor problem that prompted a half-time substitution; the striker will be evaluated before the FA Cup tie with Salford while John Stones remains under consideration after returning to training.

A deliberate attack on a serving soldier led to a hospital order and a minimum custodial term after psychiatric evidence linked the offence to psychosis and schizophrenia.

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party has declared it will lead the next government after unofficial tallies suggested a majority; international leaders and regional neighbours have already extended congratulations.

After a razor-thin loss to France in the Olympic ice dance final, Madison Chock and Evan Bates praise their performance but ask for clearer, more accountable judging.

Budget shifts at national and regional level have left fire services and social care providers facing tough choices, with station closure plans, a £19m social care shortfall and public consultations sparking protests and calls for reversal.

A concise directory of confirmed Irish Cheltenham preview nights, including venues, speakers, ticketing and beneficiary details to help you choose the best events to attend.