Winter Olympics 2026

Curling continues at the 2026 Winter Olympics as Team GB face Czechia in the mixed doubles

Starmer apologises to Epstein victims for believing Mandelson's 'lies'

The PM says the depth of the pair's relationship was not known when he was appointed US ambassador.

Trump signals US support for Chagos handover deal

It comes after the US president suggested last month he could withdraw his support for the deal.

One of Europe’s largest universities knocked offline for days after cyberattack

By Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai

An alleged ransomware attack has taken down the systems of the Sapienza University of Rome.

Kanzi the bonobo could play pretend — a trait thought unique to humans

Past anecdotal observations have hinted that great apes play pretend. But now, experimental research shows that our closest living relatives can keep track of imaginary objects.

Who you calling old? At the 2026 Olympics, age is just a number

By Alyssa Roenigk

Lindsey Vonn, Nick Goepper, Gus Kenworthy and Maddy Schaffrick are in their golden years at the 2026 Olympics. Just don't call them old.

Newly discovered Michelangelo foot sketch sells for £16.9m

Experts at Christie's say it is a foot sketch of the Libyan Sibyl, which was later painted on the Sistine Chapel ceiling.

Jobs set to be cut at Wedgwood

Seventy workers at the Staffordshire site were put on temporary leave last year due to slow demand.