Parts of the UK are under ice and flood warnings due to cold weather. Temperatures are expected to drop below freezing, especially in Scotland and northern England, and the Environment Agency has issued numerous flood alerts.
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The Met Office has issued ice warnings for northern areas of the UK.
Temperatures may drop below freezing overnight in eastern Scotland and northeast England.
The Environment Agency has issued 72 flood warnings and 191 flood alerts across England.
Risk of ice on untreated surfaces may cause travel disruptions.
Central, Tayside & Fife, Grampian, Highlands, South West Scotland, Strathclyde, and Northumberland are areas affected by the ice warning.
Rain and hill snow are expected in northern Scotland.
Detailed forecasts are available on the BBC Weather website and app.
The FBI found a glove matching one seen in surveillance video of a suspect tied to the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie in Arizona. DNA from the glove is under investigation, and further testing is needed. Guthrie, the mother of TV anchor Savannah Guthrie, went missing two weeks ago, leading to an extensive search effort.
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The FBI found a glove that matches the suspect's gloves in doorbell camera footage when Nancy Guthrie disappeared.
DNA evidence was extracted from the glove, discovered near a road about two miles from Guthrie's Tucson home.
The FBI is awaiting more tests before entering the DNA into its database.
Nancy Guthrie, mother of news anchor Savannah Guthrie, has been missing for two weeks.
The FBI collected 16 gloves during the search, but only one matched the suspect's gloves.
Surveillance footage showed a masked suspect with gloves and a backpack, interfering with a camera.
Authorities have conducted extensive searches using helicopters, sniffer dogs, and personnel.
The reward for information on Guthrie's disappearance increased from $50,000 to $100,000.
A mother in Gaza is searching for her missing son by viewing photos of bodies at a hospital. Her son disappeared after visiting their damaged home in a refugee camp. Israel recently returned bodies to Gaza as part of a ceasefire deal, but many families still struggle to find missing loved ones.
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A mother named Hanaa al-Mabhuh is looking for her missing son, Omar, at al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza.
Omar went missing with his cousin, Alaa, after visiting their home in Jabaliya refugee camp.
Families like Hanaa's use photos and lists at the hospital to search for relatives.
Israel returned Palestinian bodies to Gaza under a ceasefire deal brokered by the U.S.
Gaza's Health Ministry received 54 bodies and 66 boxes of remains on February 4.
The International Committee of the Red Cross helps with the process of returning bodies.
Many families face challenges in identifying bodies due to lack of DNA testing resources.
As part of a truce, Israel trades Palestinian bodies for Israeli bodies held in Gaza.
European countries, including the UK, have reported that Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was killed using a poison derived from South American poison dart frogs. The toxin, known as epibatidine, was found in Navalny's body, and the accusation is that only the Russian government had the capability to use such a rare toxin. The Kremlin has disputed these claims, calling them an information campaign.
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Alexei Navalny was reported to have been killed using a toxin called epibatidine found in poison dart frogs.
This poison was identified in his body, leading to claims from European nations about the Russian government's involvement.
Epibatidine is much more potent than morphine and is not found naturally in Russia.
The toxin's presence suggests intentional poisoning, according to experts.
The poison is very rare, mostly found in certain frogs in Ecuador and Peru.
The Kremlin denied the allegations and labeled them as propaganda.
Navalny had been imprisoned for three years before his death, and was in a Siberian penal colony.
The Republican Party controls the presidency and Congress. President Trump remains popular with Republican voters. The Democratic Party shows little interest in moving to a more progressive platform.
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The Republican Party holds the White House and Congress.
President Donald Trump has strong support from Republican voters.
There is criticism of economic conditions and immigration policies under President Trump.
The Democratic Party currently leans towards a centrist platform.
Some Democratic Socialists within the party are gaining attention.
The conversation involves Republican strategist John Feehery and Amy Dacey, former head of the Democratic National Committee.
The discussion focuses on President Trump's influence and the upcoming elections.
Ukraine's National Anti-Corruption Bureau arrested German Galushchenko, a former energy minister, while he attempted to leave the country. This arrest relates to a corruption investigation involving a significant financial scheme in the energy sector. The inquiry is part of Ukraine's efforts to clean up corruption as it seeks European Union membership.
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Ukraine's former energy minister, German Galushchenko, was arrested by the National Anti-Corruption Bureau.
He tried to cross the border when he was detained.
Galushchenko resigned in November 2025 due to a corruption investigation.
The investigation is known as the "Midas" case.
The corruption inquiry is connected to a $100 million scheme in the energy sector.
Businessman Timur Mindich is allegedly involved in managing illicit funds.
Former and current officials have been implicated, but many deny involvement.
Ukraine aims to combat corruption as part of its bid to join the European Union.
India defeated Pakistan by 61 runs in a cricket match at the T20 World Cup, securing a spot in the Super Eight stage. India scored 175 runs for 7 wickets, while Pakistan was bowled out for 114 runs.
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India won by 61 runs against Pakistan in a T20 World Cup match.
The match took place in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
India made 175 runs for 7 wickets, helped by Ishan Kishan's 77 runs.
Pakistan was bowled out for 114 runs in 18 overs.
India has won 8 out of 9 T20 World Cup matches against Pakistan.
India has also won all 8 matches against Pakistan in ODI World Cups.
India and Pakistan only play each other in multi-nation tournaments at neutral places.
The teams have not played a Test match against each other in over 18 years.
The U.S. military boarded an oil tanker called Veronica III in the Indian Ocean, after tracking it from the Caribbean. The tanker is believed to be involved in helping Venezuela avoid U.S. sanctions on oil exports. This is part of a broader effort by the U.S. to enforce these sanctions and control Venezuelan oil shipments.
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The U.S. intercepted and boarded the Panamanian-flagged tanker Veronica III in the Indian Ocean.
The U.S. military tracked the tanker from the Caribbean, suspecting it of violating U.S. sanctions on Venezuela.
The operation is part of U.S. efforts to crack down on sanctioned oil exports from Venezuela.
The Pentagon described the boarding as a "right-of-visit, maritime interdiction and boarding."
The Veronica III was carrying 1.9 million barrels of crude oil and is under U.S. Treasury sanctions.
The U.S. has seized at least seven oil tankers since last year to enforce sanctions.
The tanker has been reportedly involved in transporting oil from Russia, Iran, and Venezuela since 2023.
U.S. President Donald Trump announced a blockade on sanctioned oil tankers related to Venezuela in December.
Matt Weston and Tabby Stoecker won gold for Team GB in the mixed team skeleton event at the 2026 Winter Olympics. Weston is the first athlete from Team GB to win two gold medals at a single Winter Olympics.
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Matt Weston and Tabby Stoecker won gold in the mixed team skeleton.
The event took place at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Team GB won their third gold medal at these Olympics.
With this win, Matt Weston became the first Team GB athlete to achieve two gold medals in one Winter Olympics.
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A cricket match between India and Pakistan in Colombo turned into a significant event due to its political undertones and tight security measures. The match saw India winning against Pakistan, but much attention was on the tense interactions and political context surrounding the game.
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India defeated Pakistan in a cricket match held in Colombo.
Pakistan initially planned to boycott the match to support Bangladesh, but later decided to participate.
Security was heightened at the event, with multiple checks and a strong presence of Sri Lankan special task forces.
There were no handshakes between the captains or players at the game, reflecting underlying tensions.
Tickets and fake jerseys were in high demand, benefiting local vendors and hotels.
An Indian rapper performed a pre-match show, but his music, linked to a banned film in Pakistan, caused some discontent.
Both teams avoided discussing off-field tensions and focused on qualifying for the next round.
Matt Weston and Tabitha Stoecker from Great Britain won the gold medal in the mixed team skeleton event at the Winter Olympics in Cortina. This victory made Matt Weston the first Briton to win two gold medals at a Winter Olympics. Great Britain has won three gold medals at this event for the first time.
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Matt Weston and Tabitha Stoecker won the gold medal in the mixed team skeleton event.
Matt Weston became the first Briton to win two gold medals at a Winter Olympics.
Weston had a fast run of 58.59 seconds.
This is the first time Great Britain has won three gold medals in a single Winter Olympics.
Another British team, Marcus Wyatt and Freya Tarbit, finished just short of a medal by 0.01 seconds.
Two German teams won silver and bronze in the same event.
The event took place in Cortina during the Winter Olympics.
Former UK trade envoy Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's actions are being questioned for possible corruption. Vince Cable, a former business secretary, calls for an investigation into whether Andrew shared sensitive government information with Jeffrey Epstein. Andrew has denied any wrongdoing.
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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor served as the UK's trade envoy from 2001 to 2011.
Vince Cable suggests investigating Andrew for possibly sharing sensitive information.
Files show Andrew may have sent UK government documents to Jeffrey Epstein.
Emails show Andrew shared information about the Royal Bank of Scotland and Aston Martin.
Andrew allegedly forwarded government reports from several countries to Epstein.
The Treasury files suggest Andrew shared information about Iceland.
Trade envoys are supposed to keep sensitive information confidential.
Thames Valley Police have been involved in discussions about the allegations.
Chelsea won a match against Liverpool with a score of 2-0. Lauren James played a key role by helping set up the first goal and scoring the second one herself.
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Chelsea defeated Liverpool in a football match with a score of 2-0.
Lauren James helped Chelsea by providing an assist for the first goal.
James also scored the second goal for Chelsea.
The match report is available primarily for UK users.
The Syrian army has taken control of the al-Shaddadi military base after U.S. troops withdrew as part of a ceasefire agreement. The U.S. has been reducing its military presence in Syria and shifting its strategy toward cooperating directly with the Syrian government. The U.S. Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, expressed optimism about the ceasefire's progress and stressed the importance of implementing agreements with various Syrian communities.
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The Syrian army took over the al-Shaddadi base in northeastern Syria after U.S. troops left.
This action is part of a ceasefire arrangement with the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF).
The U.S. operated in al-Shaddadi since 2016, initially taking control from ISIL.
Syria's Ministry of Defence coordinated the takeover with the U.S.
The Syrian army also gained control of the al-Tanf base, near Iraq and Jordan.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the ceasefire agreement is progressing in a positive direction.
The U.S. has reduced its military presence in Syria from 1,500 personnel in July to about 900.
U.S. forces continue air strikes on ISIL targets, conducting 10 strikes on 30 targets in early February.
India secured a place in the Super Eights of the T20 World Cup by defeating Pakistan by 61 runs in a Group A match. Ishan Kishan played a key role by scoring 77 runs, helping India reach 175-7, while Pakistan was bowled out for 114 in 18 overs.
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India won against Pakistan by 61 runs in a T20 World Cup match.
This victory allowed India to qualify for the Super Eight stage of the tournament.
Ishan Kishan scored 77 runs, contributing significantly to India's total of 175-7.
Pakistan managed to restrict India to under 200 runs using six spinners, a record for a T20 World Cup match.
Despite this, Pakistan struggled in their batting, being bowled out for 114 runs in 18 overs.
Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah made key dismissals early in Pakistan's innings, putting them at 13-3 after just two overs.
Usman Khan scored 44 runs for Pakistan but could not lead a successful chase.
India won a cricket match against Pakistan by 61 runs at the T20 World Cup in Colombo. Ishan Kishan was a key player, scoring 77 runs, helping India secure a spot in the Super 8s. Despite political tensions, the match proceeded without incidents.
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India scored 175 runs with 7 players out in 20 overs.
Pakistan scored 114 runs and were all out in 18 overs.
Ishan Kishan scored 77 runs in 40 balls for India.
Hardik Pandya, Varun Chakravarthy, and Jasprit Bumrah each took 2 wickets for India.
Pakistan last defeated India in the 2022 Asia Cup.
The match was part of the T20 World Cup, Group A.
India has now won 9 successive matches against Pakistan.
Pakistan needs to beat Namibia to advance to the Super 8s.
France defeated Wales 54-12 in a Six Nations rugby match in Cardiff. France scored eight tries, keeping their chances for a Grand Slam alive. Wales, struggling in the tournament, experienced their 13th consecutive Six Nations defeat.
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France won the match with a score of 54-12 against Wales.
France scored eight tries in the game.
Theo Attissogbe scored two tries for France.
France remains unbeaten in the tournament and aims for a Grand Slam.
The attendance was 57,744, the lowest for a Six Nations game in Cardiff outside of the Covid era.
Wales has lost 13 consecutive Six Nations games.
Wales has not won a Six Nations match at home in four years.
France will play against Italy in their next match.
The United States agrees with European findings that Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny was poisoned with a rare toxin. European countries accused Russia of using this toxin to kill Navalny, which may lead to new sanctions.
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The US accepts the European report on Navalny's poisoning.
Navalny was allegedly poisoned with a toxin from South American dart frogs.
The UK, France, Germany, the Netherlands, and Sweden accused Russia of the poisoning.
These countries believe the toxin indicates foul play because it is not native to Russia.
The UK is considering more sanctions against Russia.
The findings aim to hold Russia accountable under international chemical weapon rules.
Russia denies the accusations, calling them propaganda.
Navalny was a critic of President Vladimir Putin and died in a Siberian prison.
Ukraine's former energy minister, German Galushchenko, was arrested while trying to leave the country. He was implicated in a corruption scandal involving the embezzlement of $100 million from Ukraine’s energy sector. The arrest is part of a larger anti-corruption investigation.
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German Galushchenko, the former energy minister of Ukraine, was detained on a train as he attempted to leave Ukraine.
He was involved in a $100 million corruption scandal involving Ukraine's energy sector, including kickbacks from contractors.
The scandal is part of a larger investigation called Operation Midas, focusing on corruption in Ukraine's energy industry.
The anti-corruption agency, Nabu, and the Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office have been investigating the case for 15 months.
Andriy Yermak, President Zelensky's chief-of-staff, resigned following a search of his home, although he hasn't been accused of any wrongdoing.
There is increased pressure from the United States for Ukraine to hold elections, which have been on hold since 2022.
Several key figures in President Zelensky's government have resigned or faced charges due to this scandal.
The corruption probe has highlighted ongoing issues as Ukraine seeks to join the European Union.
A man died after entering a flooded brook during a police chase in Derbyshire, England. Police were chasing a vehicle towing a caravan, believed to be stolen, when the incident occurred. The police referred the case to the Independent Office for Police Conduct.
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A man died after entering a flooded brook during a police chase in Derbyshire, England.
The police were chasing a vehicle towing a caravan suspected of being stolen.
The chase ended near Egginton, where two men fled; one was arrested, and the other entered the flooded brook.
The man was found after several hours and taken to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
The police reported the case to the Independent Office for Police Conduct.
A wall on a bridge was damaged during the chase at the junction of Ash Grove Lane and Main Street.
Formal identification of the deceased man has not yet occurred as police work to contact his family.
Another man, Adrian Osiecki, was charged with dangerous driving and other offenses and will appear in court.
