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Lana Del Rey posted Instagram Stories showing her dancing with husband Jeremy Dufrene and released the full song "White Feather Hawk Tail Deer Hunter" on Tuesday.

Renewed fighting in Jonglei has displaced around 280,000 people since December and left health and aid services in the region severely strained, with hospitals reporting low supplies and staff shortages.

New rules for New Zealand's Active Investor Plus visa, introduced in April 2025, have coincided with 573 applications representing 1,833 people, with nearly 40% from the United States and a doubling of applications from China since August 2025.

Almost 1.5 million households have received a £25 Cold Weather Payment since December, and over £35 million has been paid to vulnerable households across England and Wales this winter as part of wider cost of living support.

Madonna sent Amber Glenn a short video wishing her luck before the Milan Cortina Olympics short program after seeing a clip of Glenn skating to 'Like a Prayer', and Glenn reacted with visible surprise.

The UK government announced a package of rail schemes for Wales estimated at up to £14bn, including new stations and service extensions. Ministers said exact funding allocations will be set at future spending reviews.

Belfast Planning Committee approved a 77-unit social housing scheme at the former Belfast Metropolitan College site on Whiterock Road, with 15 additional apartments created by reconfiguring part of the plan.

Belfast City Council approved converting Santander House into a 73‑bed short-term Transitional Care Unit, including rehabilitation suites and an ambulance drop-off.

The UK Health Security Agency has issued a yellow cold-health alert for several English regions from 6am on Friday (Feb 13) to 8am on Monday (Feb 16), while Met Office forecasts show overnight lows down to around -4C in some areas.

British banks, backed by the government, are planning a domestic payments network and will meet tomorrow to discuss a company nicknamed DeliveryCo; Visa and Mastercard currently process about 95% of UK card transactions.

Fred Cappuccino celebrated his 100th birthday with a one-hour virtual gathering that highlighted his decades of humanitarian work with wife Bonnie and their charity, Child Haven International.

The European Commission has opened a formal investigation into Shein under the Digital Services Act after reports the site listed childlike sex dolls. The probe will examine the platform's product controls, the design and 'addictive' features of the site, and the transparency of its recommender systems.

Friends of Bushy and Home Parks will present a talk by Rebecca Harvey at the Elleray Community Centre in Teddington about Bushy Park's long history, its wildlife, and its status as a Special Site of Scientific Interest.

JPMorgan Chase Institute data shows transfers into investment accounts by 25–39‑year‑olds more than tripled to 14.4% between 2013 and 2023, and transfers by 26‑year‑olds since age 22 rose from 8% in 2015 to 40% by May 2025.

Jesse Jackson, a US civil rights leader and two-time Democratic presidential candidate, has died aged 84. His family said he had been diagnosed with progressive supranuclear palsy and is survived by his wife Jacqueline and their children.

Lidl plans to invest £500 million to open 16 new stores across Northern Ireland over the next six years, and the company says the expansion could create about 1,000 additional jobs; the rollout is contingent on planning approvals.

Birmingham City has transferred its women's team to its ownership group, Shelby Companies Limited, and announced that former England player Karen Carney and ex-world No 1 Kim Clijsters have joined as minority investors. The club made the announcement on Tuesday.

A Realtor.com report found vacancy rates among the largest U.S. metros rose from 7.2% in 2024 to 7.6% in 2025, with 22 cities classified as renter-friendly and six remaining landlord-friendly.

Wildlife groups including the RSPB say breadcrumbs lack the nutrients robins need and can leave birds weaker; experts report alternatives such as clean shallow water, soaked dried fruit, mealworms and sunflower hearts as preferable choices.

A resurfaced 1972 clip shows Jesse Jackson leading children in his 'I Am Somebody' chant on Sesame Street, and his family announced he died at age 84 on 17 February.

A Donegal cancer patients' charity says it expects a move toward resolution after a scheduled meeting with Transport Minister Darragh O'Brien about changes to the Dublin‑Donegal PSO flight timetable that it says could affect same‑day medical access.

Robert Duvall has died aged 95 on 15 February 2026; he was a veteran American actor known for roles in Apocalypse Now, The Godfather and To Kill a Mockingbird and won a best actor Oscar for Tender Mercies.

Friends Anna Crowe and Jane Talman have launched The Connection Hub to create inclusive community events for people with additional needs across West Sussex; the free official launch is scheduled for March 28 at Bognor Regis Youth & Community Centre.

Subramanyam Vedam, 64, whose 1980 murder conviction was overturned after 43 years, was denied bail and will remain in immigration custody while he appeals a 1999 deportation order.

Tesco now lets Clubcard members convert vouchers into Tesco Travel Insurance credit at a £1-for-£1 rate, with a minimum £5 exchange required.

An inquest heard that Kerri-Anne Donaldson had said she would take her own life if an allegation became known; she died in June 2023 and the inquest is ongoing.

Age UK East Sussex has opened a new charity shop on Langney Road in Eastbourne to raise funds for services for older people; the opening was attended by the Mayor of Eastbourne and local volunteers.

South Korean researchers report that disabling the NSMF gene reduced colorectal tumour growth in lab and mouse experiments and extended the average lifespan of affected mice by about 33.5%, with no obvious harm to healthy intestinal cells.

A horticultural specialist has advised delaying planting of many bulbs until late February or early March because of a very wet, cold winter and recent heavy rain; the RSPB also urged fitting nest boxes during National Nest Box Week to support garden birds.

Compton Care is hosting an International Women's Day event on March 5 featuring Melissa Forde as the headline speaker, with £15 tickets and proceeds supporting the charity's local services.