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11 February 2026, in sixty words

Every story that mattered that day, each explained in a sixty-word brief.

Wednesday, 11 February 2026 · 34 stories

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General · 23:57 Sarah Ferguson asked jailed Epstein about £6m debt

Newly released Department of Justice emails reveal the Duchess of York contacted the sex offender for guidance while he served time in 2009.

Health · 23:56 Jesse Van Rootselaar kills eight in Tumbler Ridge shooting

Authorities identified Jesse Van Rootselaar, 18, as the suspect who killed eight people in British Columbia.

Politics · 21:22 Starmer demands Ratcliffe apologise for offensive 'colonisation' claim.

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has called on Sir Jim Ratcliffe to apologise after the businessman claimed the UK is being colonised by immigrants.

General · 20:10 Man Utd co-owner Ratcliffe says immigrants 'colonised' UK

Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe told Sky News that immigrants have colonised the United Kingdom.

General · 19:51 Dawson’s Creek Star James Van Der Beek Dies Aged 48

Actor James Van Der Beek, best known for playing Dawson Leery in teen drama Dawson’s Creek, has died aged 48, his family said.

Sports · 17:30 West Indies hand England a 30-run defeat in crucial T20 World Cup clash

England suffered a major setback in their T20 World Cup campaign after losing by 30 runs to West Indies in a Group C encounter at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai.

Politics · 17:06 UK prosecutors help police investigate Andrew and Mandelson

British legal officials are now assisting police with inquiries into Prince Andrew and Peter Mandelson regarding their connections to Jeffrey Epstein.

Good News · 17:02 Spanish bishops launch video game to boost church weddings

The Catholic Church in Spain has released a retro-style computer game called Level Up!

Politics · 17:01 Jewish protesters disrupt Nigel Farage at group launch

Nigel Farage faced shouting demonstrators while introducing Reform UK’s new Jewish Alliance at a synagogue.

World · 17:00 10 people die in Tumbler Ridge school shooting

Ten people died after a gunman opened fire at a high school and a private residence in the town of Tumbler Ridge.

World · 16:59 Norwegian biathlete admits relationship cheating after winning bronze

A Norwegian sportsman secured a bronze medal in the men's Olympic biathlon competition on Tuesday.

Sports · 16:37 Hamilton fears Ferrari engineer changes will hurt his season

Lewis Hamilton has raised doubts over Ferrari’s choice to postpone naming a full-time race engineer for the 2026 Formula One season.

Sports · 16:19 Lando Norris fastest on opening day of Bahrain testing

Lando Norris stole the spotlight in Bahrain, leading McLaren to the top on the first day of Formula One’s 2026 pre-season test.

Sports · 13:47 Mercedes fears Red Bull holds major speed advantage in Bahrain

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has conceded that Red Bull appear to have established an early edge during Formula One’s Bahrain pre-season running.

General · 13:16 International crew prepares for nine month space station mission

A new international space crew is preparing for a Friday launch from Florida, bringing together two US astronauts, a French spacefarer and a Russian cosmonaut.

General · 13:01 Why boredom makes time seem to drag?

When people are bored, the brain processes fewer new or engaging stimuli, making it more aware of the passage of time.

Technology · 12:58 Why is asking AI chatbots for medical advice considered dangerous?

A groundbreaking University of Oxford study involving 1,300 participants exposes severe risks in using AI chatbots for medical diagnoses.

General · 12:57 41 percent of teens bombarded with weight loss drug ads online

A damning report by Children's Commissioner Dame Rachel de Souza reveals 41 percent of teenagers aged 13-17 are routinely bombarded with advertisements for prescription weight-loss drugs online.

General · 12:56 UK doubles Norway troops to 2,000 amid 30 percent Russian threat surge

Defence Secretary John Healey announces the UK will double its military presence in Norway to 2,000 troops to counter Moscow's aggression.

Sports · 12:48 Max Verstappen fastest in opening session of Bahrain testing

Max Verstappen led the early running for Red Bull on the first morning of Formula One’s 2026 pre-season testing in Bahrain.

General · 12:46 Woman Jailed for Life After Killing Partner and Hiding Body in Garden for 15 Years

A UK court has sentenced 40-year-old Anna Podedworna to life in prison with a minimum term of 21 years for murdering her partner, Izabela Zablocka, in 2010.

Sports · 12:46 South Africa defeats Afghanistan in double Super Over thriller in Ahmedabad

South Africa survived a historic double Super Over clash against Afghanistan in Ahmedabad to keep their T20 World Cup hopes alive.

Politics · 10:39 Russian drone kills 4, 3 children; Zelenskyy plans elections.

Ukraine’s leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to outline a timetable for holding presidential elections and a nationwide vote on a future peace agreement, after reported encouragement from Washington.

Politics · 09:16 Starmer faces PMQs grilling over ex-aide linked to sex offender

Prime Minister Keir Starmer confronts intense scrutiny during PMQs today following a bruising battle to retain his premiership.

World · 08:22 Concerns raised over Israel’s security in revived US–Iran nuclear deal

Amatzia Baram, a researcher at the University of Haifa, has cautioned that reviving a nuclear deal between the US and Iran may expose Israel to wider security risks beyond the nuclear issue.

Good News · 07:44 Government launches plan to fix fragile schools by 2029

The government launches a comprehensive 10-year plan to overhaul 'ageing and fragile' schools following the Raac concrete crisis.

General · 07:41 13-year-old arrested for attempted murder after stabbing two London students

A 13-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following a double stabbing at Kingsbury High School in North London.

World · 06:55 Canada Shaken: Deadly School and Home Shootings Rock Tumbler Ridge

A mass shooting in the small British Columbia community of Tumbler Ridge has claimed about 10 lives, including the suspected gunman, and wounded roughly 25 people in two connected attacks—one at a secondary school and another at a nearby residence.

Sports · 06:13 Apollo Sports Capital acquires majority stake in Atlético de Madrid

Apollo Sports Capital secures majority ownership of Atlético de Madrid, partnering with leaders Miguel Ángel Gil and Enrique Cerezo to fund the Ciudad del Deporte expansion.

Sports · 06:03 Mercedes seen as favourites as F1 testing resumes in Bahrain

Teams across Formula One are turning their focus to Bahrain for the sport’s key winter test after completing an initial shakedown in Barcelona.

Sports · 06:00 Newcastle beats Tottenham 2-1 inflicting seventh home defeat on Frank

Newcastle United shocked Tottenham Hotspur with a 2-1 win, condemning manager Thomas Frank to a seventh loss at home during the 2025/26 campaign.

Sports · 05:55 Chelsea blows 2-0 lead as Leeds snatches 2-2 draw at Stamford Bridge

Chelsea surrendered a commanding 2-0 lead against Leeds United, snapping their four-game winning streak under manager Liam Rosenior.

General · 05:35 Police detain 13-year-old for knife attack injuring 2 students.

Police arrested a teenage boy after two students sustained injuries during a stabbing on the campus of Kingsbury High School, situated in the northwest of London.

Sports · 04:23 Late Sesko goal earns Manchester United draw at West Ham

Manchester United snatched a last-gasp draw at the London Stadium after Benjamin Šeško scored in added time off the bench.