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Pin collecting fuels Olympic spirit at Winter Games.
Pin collecting enthusiasts queue for hours for the chance to snag one of 250 free 2026 Milan Winter Olympic pins. The hobby has become a key part of the Games' culture, as fans travel around the world in the hope of adding to their collections
Pin collecting enthusiasts queue for hours for the chance to snag one of 250 free 2026 Milan Winter Olympic pins. The hobby has become a key part of the Games' culture, as fans travel around the world in the hope of adding to their collections
February 10, 2026 at 4:32 AM
Pin collecting fuels Olympic spirit at Winter Games.
Pin collecting enthusiasts queue for hours for the chance to snag one of 250 free 2026 Milan Winter Olympic pins. The hobby has become a key part of the Games' culture, as fans travel around the world in the hope of adding to their collections
Pin collecting enthusiasts queue for hours for the chance to snag one of 250 free 2026 Milan Winter Olympic pins. The hobby has become a key part of the Games' culture, as fans travel around the world in the hope of adding to their collections
China military leadership changes.
AFP Infographic showing changes to China's military structure, since October 2022
AFP Infographic showing changes to China's military structure, since October 2022
February 10, 2026 at 3:55 AM
China military leadership changes.
AFP Infographic showing changes to China's military structure, since October 2022
AFP Infographic showing changes to China's military structure, since October 2022
Power, sex and money.
From the grave, sex offender tycoon Jeffrey Epstein is still tarnishing the reputations and careers of royalty, the corporate elite and political titans
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From the grave, sex offender tycoon Jeffrey Epstein is still tarnishing the reputations and careers of royalty, the corporate elite and political titans
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February 10, 2026 at 3:16 AM
Power, sex and money.
From the grave, sex offender tycoon Jeffrey Epstein is still tarnishing the reputations and careers of royalty, the corporate elite and political titans
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From the grave, sex offender tycoon Jeffrey Epstein is still tarnishing the reputations and careers of royalty, the corporate elite and political titans
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"Don't jump in them. I was jumping in excitement, and it broke”
Winter Olympics organisers investigate reports of damaged medals
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Winter Olympics organisers investigate reports of damaged medals
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February 10, 2026 at 2:21 AM
"Don't jump in them. I was jumping in excitement, and it broke”
Winter Olympics organisers investigate reports of damaged medals
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Winter Olympics organisers investigate reports of damaged medals
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Australia's Prime Minister says he is "devastated" by the clashes at a Sydney protest against a visit by Israeli President Isaac Herzog, but defended the police's actions against protesters
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February 10, 2026 at 1:42 AM
Australia's Prime Minister says he is "devastated" by the clashes at a Sydney protest against a visit by Israeli President Isaac Herzog, but defended the police's actions against protesters
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🇺🇸 🏛️ Jeffrey Epstein's accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell refused on Monday to answer questions from a US congressional committee, invoking her legal right against self-incrimination, lawmakers said ➡️ u.afp.com/S2zA
February 9, 2026 at 4:50 PM
🇺🇸 🏛️ Jeffrey Epstein's accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell refused on Monday to answer questions from a US congressional committee, invoking her legal right against self-incrimination, lawmakers said ➡️ u.afp.com/S2zA
🇮🇷 Iran stepped up its crackdown on Monday after recent protests, with more arrests, while holding the door open to Washington for further nuclear negotiations.
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February 9, 2026 at 4:30 PM
🇮🇷 Iran stepped up its crackdown on Monday after recent protests, with more arrests, while holding the door open to Washington for further nuclear negotiations.
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🇧🇷 Brazilian authorities were on Monday working to cut off access to the Rumble video app after it bypassed a ban imposed as part of the country's battle against disinformation.
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February 9, 2026 at 4:05 PM
🇧🇷 Brazilian authorities were on Monday working to cut off access to the Rumble video app after it bypassed a ban imposed as part of the country's battle against disinformation.
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🇫🇷 French President Emmanuel Macron insisted Monday that ripping up unprofitable grape vines was a necessary part of revitalising the flagging wine sector which he promised to defend.
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February 9, 2026 at 3:50 PM
🇫🇷 French President Emmanuel Macron insisted Monday that ripping up unprofitable grape vines was a necessary part of revitalising the flagging wine sector which he promised to defend.
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VIDEO: 🇻🇪 Venezuelan amnesty must cover opposition and government supporters: attorney general
Tarek William Saab says the general amnesty promoted by Venezuela's interim president Delcy Rodriguez should cover both opponents and government supporters
Tarek William Saab says the general amnesty promoted by Venezuela's interim president Delcy Rodriguez should cover both opponents and government supporters
February 9, 2026 at 3:35 PM
VIDEO: 🇻🇪 Venezuelan amnesty must cover opposition and government supporters: attorney general
Tarek William Saab says the general amnesty promoted by Venezuela's interim president Delcy Rodriguez should cover both opponents and government supporters
Tarek William Saab says the general amnesty promoted by Venezuela's interim president Delcy Rodriguez should cover both opponents and government supporters
🇬🇧 Keir Starmer’s position as UK prime minister hit new trouble Monday after the leader of Scottish Labour demanded he quit for embroiling the British government in the Jeffrey Epstein scandal.
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February 9, 2026 at 3:25 PM
🇬🇧 Keir Starmer’s position as UK prime minister hit new trouble Monday after the leader of Scottish Labour demanded he quit for embroiling the British government in the Jeffrey Epstein scandal.
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🇬🇧 Anas Sarwar made the comments during a press conference in Glasgow, as Starmer's decision on Mandelson continues to haunt him. Sarwar is the most senior politician in Starmer's ruling Labour party to demand the prime minister step down. [2/2]
February 9, 2026 at 3:03 PM
🇬🇧 Anas Sarwar made the comments during a press conference in Glasgow, as Starmer's decision on Mandelson continues to haunt him. Sarwar is the most senior politician in Starmer's ruling Labour party to demand the prime minister step down. [2/2]
🇬🇧 Keir Starmer's position as UK prime minister looked increasingly fragile Monday after Labour's leader in Scotland called for him to resign for appointing Peter Mandelson as US ambassador despite links to US convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. [1/2]
February 9, 2026 at 3:03 PM
🇬🇧 Keir Starmer's position as UK prime minister looked increasingly fragile Monday after Labour's leader in Scotland called for him to resign for appointing Peter Mandelson as US ambassador despite links to US convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. [1/2]
🇺🇸 US snowboard superstar Chloe Kim has called for more "love and compassion" in response to President Donald Trump's attack on her Olympic teammate Hunter Hess.
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February 9, 2026 at 3:00 PM
🇺🇸 US snowboard superstar Chloe Kim has called for more "love and compassion" in response to President Donald Trump's attack on her Olympic teammate Hunter Hess.
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VIDEO: 🇲🇦 Tens of thousands evacuated as Morocco shaken by heavy flooding
Images show the Kenitra region and the town of Ksar El Kebir in Morocco's Larache province, submerged in floodwater after recent heavy rainfall
Images show the Kenitra region and the town of Ksar El Kebir in Morocco's Larache province, submerged in floodwater after recent heavy rainfall
February 9, 2026 at 2:45 PM
VIDEO: 🇲🇦 Tens of thousands evacuated as Morocco shaken by heavy flooding
Images show the Kenitra region and the town of Ksar El Kebir in Morocco's Larache province, submerged in floodwater after recent heavy rainfall
Images show the Kenitra region and the town of Ksar El Kebir in Morocco's Larache province, submerged in floodwater after recent heavy rainfall
🇦🇲 🇺🇸 🇦🇿 US Vice President JD Vance arrived in Armenia on Monday, before a scheduled trip to Azerbaijan, as Washington seeks to consolidate a peace process between the neighbours ➡️ u.afp.com/S2Re
February 9, 2026 at 2:22 PM
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🇮🇷 🇺🇸 ☢️ Iran is prepared to dilute its highly enriched uranium if the United States lifts all sanctions on the country, the head of its atomic energy agency said on Monday after talks resumed with Washington ➡️ u.afp.com/S2De
February 9, 2026 at 1:49 PM
🇮🇷 🇺🇸 ☢️ Iran is prepared to dilute its highly enriched uranium if the United States lifts all sanctions on the country, the head of its atomic energy agency said on Monday after talks resumed with Washington ➡️ u.afp.com/S2De
🇬🇧 Britain's Prince William will begin Monday his first official visit to Saudi Arabia, aimed at deepening economic cooperation but already overshadowed by his disgraced uncle Andrew's links to Jeffrey Epstein.
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February 9, 2026 at 1:00 PM
🇬🇧 Britain's Prince William will begin Monday his first official visit to Saudi Arabia, aimed at deepening economic cooperation but already overshadowed by his disgraced uncle Andrew's links to Jeffrey Epstein.
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🇨🇦 Montreal ice dance academy churns out Olympic champions
As the Winter Olympics gets under way, ice dancers from rival countries will compete for the same medals -- but many will have trained at the Ice Academy of Montreal.
As the Winter Olympics gets under way, ice dancers from rival countries will compete for the same medals -- but many will have trained at the Ice Academy of Montreal.
February 9, 2026 at 12:40 PM
🇨🇦 Montreal ice dance academy churns out Olympic champions
As the Winter Olympics gets under way, ice dancers from rival countries will compete for the same medals -- but many will have trained at the Ice Academy of Montreal.
As the Winter Olympics gets under way, ice dancers from rival countries will compete for the same medals -- but many will have trained at the Ice Academy of Montreal.
🏅 US figure skating star Ilia Malinin warned his rivals he was just warming up for his men's Olympic singles bid starting Tuesday after facing the challenge of Japanese pair Yuma Kagiyama and Shun Sato on his way to team gold.
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February 9, 2026 at 12:30 PM
🏅 US figure skating star Ilia Malinin warned his rivals he was just warming up for his men's Olympic singles bid starting Tuesday after facing the challenge of Japanese pair Yuma Kagiyama and Shun Sato on his way to team gold.
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🇰🇬 Despite many mountains, Kyrgyz skiers struggle to train in homeland
Despite Kyrgyzstan being one of the world's most mountainous countries, a lack of infrastructure, poor financing, and tricky snow conditions means few locals have made it into the international skiing scene.
Despite Kyrgyzstan being one of the world's most mountainous countries, a lack of infrastructure, poor financing, and tricky snow conditions means few locals have made it into the international skiing scene.
February 9, 2026 at 12:20 PM
🇰🇬 Despite many mountains, Kyrgyz skiers struggle to train in homeland
Despite Kyrgyzstan being one of the world's most mountainous countries, a lack of infrastructure, poor financing, and tricky snow conditions means few locals have made it into the international skiing scene.
Despite Kyrgyzstan being one of the world's most mountainous countries, a lack of infrastructure, poor financing, and tricky snow conditions means few locals have made it into the international skiing scene.
🇬🇧 Ex-prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor may have passed potentially confidential reports to Jeffrey Epstein while a UK trade envoy, according to US government files on the late US sex offender released last month.
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February 9, 2026 at 11:50 AM
🇬🇧 Ex-prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor may have passed potentially confidential reports to Jeffrey Epstein while a UK trade envoy, according to US government files on the late US sex offender released last month.
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🇬🇧 British Prime Minister Keir Starmer was scrambling to shore up his premiership Monday, as he prepared to face lawmakers furious that his government has become embroiled in the Jeffrey Epstein scandal.
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February 9, 2026 at 11:30 AM
🇬🇧 British Prime Minister Keir Starmer was scrambling to shore up his premiership Monday, as he prepared to face lawmakers furious that his government has become embroiled in the Jeffrey Epstein scandal.
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🇲🇦 Thousands evacuated as Morocco shaken by heavy flooding
Images show the Kenitra region and the town of Ksar El Kebir in Larache province of Morocco, submerged in floodwater after recent heavy rainfall
Images show the Kenitra region and the town of Ksar El Kebir in Larache province of Morocco, submerged in floodwater after recent heavy rainfall
February 9, 2026 at 11:20 AM
🇲🇦 Thousands evacuated as Morocco shaken by heavy flooding
Images show the Kenitra region and the town of Ksar El Kebir in Larache province of Morocco, submerged in floodwater after recent heavy rainfall
Images show the Kenitra region and the town of Ksar El Kebir in Larache province of Morocco, submerged in floodwater after recent heavy rainfall
🇦🇲 🇦🇿 US Vice President JD Vance is due to kick-off a visit to Armenia on Monday before travelling to Azerbaijan the next day, US officials said, as Washington seeks to consolidate a US-brokered peace process between the neighbours.
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February 9, 2026 at 11:10 AM
🇦🇲 🇦🇿 US Vice President JD Vance is due to kick-off a visit to Armenia on Monday before travelling to Azerbaijan the next day, US officials said, as Washington seeks to consolidate a US-brokered peace process between the neighbours.
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