13 February 2026, in sixty words

Two British tourists and a French national died on Friday following a snowslide at Val d'Isère.

Friedrich Merz used his opening address at the Munich Security Conference to warn that America's ability to lead unilaterally has ended.

Vladyslav Heraskevych was barred from the Milan-Cortina Games after refusing to remove protective gear depicting sportspeople killed during the Russian invasion.

Temperatures are falling sharply across the UK, causing the month's initial widespread frost and prompting multiple weather alerts.

Nottingham Trent University has listed the Southwell cottages containing the original Bramley apple tree for sale.

Former UK Labour minister Peter Mandelson has been asked by US House Democrats to testify about his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein as part of a congressional investigation.

Zak White has condemned the light penalties issued to ten individuals connected to the methanol poisoning of his sister, Simone, and five others.

Walid Saadaoui and Amar Hussein received life sentences at Preston Crown Court for organizing a shooting attack targeting Manchester's Jewish population.

Top judges ruled that classifying the group as terrorists was disproportionate and legally wrong.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer described Reform UK's language as racist during a live political update.

Team GB suffered another missed medal opportunity as Charlotte Bankes exited the snowboard cross competition.

The US Secretary of State attended the annual security event to speak about shifting global dynamics.

Igor Tudor has accepted a temporary position leading Spurs following the dismissal of Thomas Frank.

Yuko Yamaguchi is vacating her position as the lead designer for Hello Kitty after guiding the global franchise since 1980.

Peter Murrell faces charges for allegedly stealing £459,000 from the Scottish National Party over twelve years.

At 41 years and 44 days old, LeBron James set a new NBA record as the oldest player to register a triple-double.

The UK government has confirmed that from late February, people holding dual nationality will be denied entry unless they travel with a valid British passport.

Max Verstappen has accused Mercedes of deliberately concealing their true pace during pre-season testing in Bahrain.

Reigning champion Lando Norris has admitted to lingering doubts over McLaren’s form after pre-season running in Bahrain.

Anthony Esan, 25, has been sentenced after repeatedly stabbing Lieutenant Colonel Mark Teeton near army barracks in Chatham, Kent, in July 2024.

Mercedes driver George Russell recorded the quickest lap in the third and final morning session of the 2026 pre-season test at the Bahrain International Circuit, finishing ahead of Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen on the timing sheets.

The US Central Intelligence Agency has released a new Mandarin-language video aimed at encouraging members of China’s People’s Liberation Army to contact the agency with information, tapping into unrest following recent purges of senior military leaders.

The United States and Taiwan have finalised a reciprocal trade agreement that locks in a 15 per cent US tariff on Taiwanese imports while committing Taipei to reduce or remove levies on most American exports.

Professor Viren Swami states that the modern idea of choosing a lifelong partner stems from European tales regarding Camelot.

The filmmaker and his wife contributed to a collection for the late Dawson's Creek star, who died this week aged 48.

A solicitor near Manchester was arrested for taking funds from thirteen vulnerable clients while suffering from medication side effects.

President Donald Trump has annulled a significant 2009 decision which classified greenhouse emissions as a serious threat to human wellbeing.

Israeli journalists have called on British billionaire Sir Leonard Blavatnik to abandon plans to offload nearly 15% of commercial broadcaster Channel 13 to telecoms tycoon Patrick Drahi.

Ministers in England propose stopping people from using e-cigarettes inside vehicles carrying young passengers.

The General Synod has officially stopped work on creating stand-alone services to bless same-sex couples in churches.

The Met Office has issued yellow weather warnings for Scotland and northern England as Arctic air moves in.

Ferrari set the pace on the second day of the first 2026 Formula 1 pre-season test in Bahrain, while Red Bull recovered from early setbacks.

UK regulators are reviewing a complaint that Prince William’s Earthshot Prize accepted funding from DP World, whose CEO Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem appears in U.S.

Scientists say dreams often fade because the brain shifts rapidly from REM sleep to full alertness on waking.

Scientists have uncovered a promising exoplanet candidate, HD 137010 b, that is similar in size and orbital distance to Earth but may be much colder, possibly even cooler than Mars.

A Russian drone strike hit a Black Sea port in Ukraine’s Odesa region on Friday, killing one person and wounding six others, Ukraine’s Deputy Prime Minister Oleksiy Kuleba said.

Shares in major property services firms plunged sharply as investor anxiety over artificial intelligence’s potential to automate labour-intensive tasks gripped global markets.

UK authorities have seized nearly 20 million counterfeit erectile dysfunction pills sold online, many with no active ingredients or harmful substances, as criminals exploit men’s embarrassment around the condition to push dangerous drugs.

India has approved a landmark defence proposal to buy 114 French-made Rafale fighter jets under a government-to-government framework worth around $39 billion, aiming to modernise the Indian Air Force and reduce reliance on older aircraft.

Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey has been charged with two additional counts of rape linked to an alleged incident from 2020 and is set to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on 13 March in London.

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), led by Tarique Rahman, is heading for a commanding victory in the country’s 2026 general election, marking the first polls since the 2024 uprising that forced former prime minister Sheikh Hasina from power.

Aston Martin has said it expects a difficult beginning to the 2026 Formula 1 season after pre-season testing in Bahrain.

Max Verstappen has criticised Formula 1’s 2026 rule changes, arguing that the increased emphasis on energy saving undermines the sport’s natural intensity.