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→ NewsLindsey Vonn leaves hospital after Winter Olympics crash
Lindsey Vonn has left hospital after a crash at the Winter Olympics in Italy and says she is in a wheelchair while recovering from serious leg injuries.
Open iftar at King's College Cambridge brings people together
More than 350 people attended an open iftar at King's College Cambridge organised by the Ramadan Tent Project, and attendees described it as creating a sense of community across faiths.
Syria's TV dramas test Ramadan series boundaries as industry rebuilds
Syrian TV productions are returning after 14 years of civil war, with Ramadan series exploring subjects that were once banned; some shows have faced censorship, social media criticism and production delays.
Tourists report being stuck at Puerto Vallarta resorts after cartel violence
American tourists in Puerto Vallarta reported being unable to leave resorts after cartel-related violence followed the reported killing of Nemesio 'El Mencho'. Some travellers said airport operations and shuttles were disrupted and airlines sent notices citing civil unrest.
Freddie Freeman and wife Chelsea are expecting another child
Freddie Freeman and his wife Chelsea announced they are expecting their fourth child and said they are using a surrogate; Chelsea shared the news on Instagram and asked whether the baby will be a brother or sister.
Princess Andre says Peter and Emily give her hope that true love works
Princess Andre, 18, says seeing her father Peter and step‑mother Emily gives her hope that true love works, and she says her mother Katie Price's history of relationships has left her wary; the comments come amid reports of concern over Katie's recent quick marriage to Lee Andrews.
Wunmi Mosaku describes 'ancestral power' after Bafta supporting actress win.
Wunmi Mosaku won the Bafta for best supporting actress for her role as Annie in the film Sinners, and said the part helped her reconnect with hopes and ancestral power. She is the first Black British winner in that supporting actress category.
Hamnet wins Outstanding British Film at BAFTAs as child actors hug on stage
Hamnet won the Outstanding British Film prize at the 2026 BAFTAs, and 12-year-old actors Jacobi Jupe and Olivia Lynes shared a hug on stage with the cast. Jessie Buckley also won Leading Actress for her role in the film.
William praises UK's 'greatest strength' at BAFTAs
Prince William said Britain's creative industries are one of the nation's greatest strengths at the BAFTAs and presented the BAFTA Fellowship to Dame Donna Langley.
Wunmi Mosaku becomes emotional after Ryan Coogler's Bafta win
Wunmi Mosaku teared up when told Ryan Coogler had won the Bafta for best original screenplay; she had just won the best supporting actress prize and praised how Coogler acknowledges his cast and crew.
Patrick Dempsey attends BAFTAs after Eric Dane's death
Patrick Dempsey attended the BAFTAs in London days after his Grey's Anatomy co-star Eric Dane's death; Dane's passing was confirmed by his loved ones and he had announced an ALS diagnosis last year.
Milan Cortina Olympics to close at Verona Arena with Italian music and dance
The Milan Cortina Winter Games conclude Sunday with a 2½-hour closing ceremony inside Verona's ancient Arena featuring Italian music, dance and performances by Roberto Bolle, Achille Lauro and DJ Gaby Ponte; organizers expect about 1,500 athletes from 92 nations and the Olympic flag will be handed to France.
Lunar New Year 2026 parade processes through central London
Central London is hosting a Lunar New Year parade in and around Chinatown with floats and dragon and lion dance troupes; presenters Charlotte Gallagher and William Lee Adams are covering the event.
The Lady dramatises Jane Andrews' years as a royal aide and the later death of her partner.
The Lady is a four-part ITVX drama (2026, Certificate 12) that follows Jane Andrews, who worked as dresser and personal aide to Sarah Ferguson from 1988 to 1997, and traces events leading to the 2000 death of her partner, Thomas 'Tommy' Cressman.
William Heath Robinson became a national catchphrase
William Heath Robinson lived in Cranleigh from 1918 for 11 years, where he developed the whimsical machine drawings that led the phrase "a bit Heath Robinson" to enter British vocabulary by the 1920s.
Jessie Buckley says it is an honour to come home after Iftas win
Jessie Buckley won the Irish Film and Television Academy lead actress award for Hamnet and described it as an honour to return home; Hamnet and other films including Christy and Trespasses also picked up multiple prizes at the ceremony.
Ilia Malinin performs to Fear in cathartic Olympic gala routine
Ilia Malinin skated to NF's 'Fear' during the Olympic exhibition gala, using choreography that acknowledged pressure and finishing with his signature backflip; Alysa Liu and other medalists also took part in the event.
Lindsey Vonn returning to US for further surgeries after downhill crash
Lindsey Vonn is preparing to fly back to the United States after fracturing her left tibia in the Olympic downhill; US Ski and Snowboard CEO Sophie Goldschmidt said team medical staff have coordinated her care and that she is stable.
Willie Colón, US salsa legend, dies aged 75
Willie Colón, the US salsa trombonist, vocalist and composer, has died at 75, his family said. The cause of death was not disclosed.
Yellow Letters wins Berlin Golden Bear amid Gaza debate
Yellow Letters by İlker Çatak won the Golden Bear at the Berlin film festival; the event was accompanied by debate over politics in cinema related to Gaza.
Alysa Liu and Ilia Malinin join 40-plus skaters in Milan exhibition gala.
More than 40 skaters from the 2026 Winter Olympics took part in an exhibition gala at the Milano Ice Skating Arena where Alysa Liu and Ilia Malinin performed; the program was presented in four acts and ended with a final group number.
Salsa legend Willie Colón dies at 75 as family share tributes
Legendary salsa musician Willie Colón has died at 75, his family said he 'peacefully' passed away surrounded by relatives and asked for privacy.
Yellow Letters wins Berlin Film Festival's Golden Bear top prize
The Turkish-language film Yellow Letters won the Berlin Film Festival's Golden Bear; it follows a married couple whose lives are upended after the husband is targeted for posting critical content online.
Holly Willoughby shares makeup-free snaps from relaxing self care trip
Holly Willoughby posted makeup-free photos and a snowy clip on Instagram from a weekend she described as 'self care', appearing in a SKIMS x The North Face ski suit and setting a video to a Frozen song.
RSC Game of Thrones play will be an immersive experience
The Royal Shakespeare Company will stage Game of Thrones: The Mad King, set 10 years before the TV series and based on new material by George R.R. Martin; the RSC describes the production as immersive and tickets for members are due in April.
Gisèle Pelicot says trial was for sexual violence survivors
Gisèle Pelicot said her public trial and the support of women outside the Avignon court strengthened her, and she spoke about these experiences at the UK launch of her memoir A Hymn to Life.
St. Francis bones go on public display in Assisi, drawing mixed reactions
St. Francis' remains are being displayed publicly in Assisi for a month to mark the 800th anniversary of his death, with nearly 400,000 registered visitors and city officials arranging volunteers, parking and shuttle services.
St. Francis' bones go on public display in Assisi, a mixed blessing
St. Francis’ remains have been placed on monthlong public display in Assisi to mark the 800th anniversary of his death, and nearly 400,000 people have already registered to view the relics. The town has prepared volunteer teams, security measures and new parking and shuttle services to manage the large expected crowds before the bones return to the tomb on March 22.
Katseye member Manon Bannerman steps away to focus on health
Manon Bannerman, 23, is taking a temporary break from Katseye to focus on her health and wellbeing; the group and their labels say they support her and will continue scheduled performances. No timeline has been given for her return.
Ramadan in Gaza: praying for mercy and sharing scarce food
A Gaza resident describes observing Ramadan while displaced under a fragile ceasefire and rising shortages, and notes neighbours sharing food and small gestures that sustain hope.
