12 February 2026
James Van Der Beek's death prompts wide-ranging tributes from co-stars and friends who have praised his kindness and humour.
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12 Feb: Scotty James is the man to beat in the snowboard halfpipe at the 2026 Winter Olympics, but a stunning qualifying competition proves that the final is going to be on another level entirely.... more
12 Feb: US Attorney-General Pam Bondi faces furious questions over the censorship of names in the Epstein files at a heated hearing before a committee of Congress.... more
12 Feb: A campaign to save a West Bank football pitch from demolition has gone global, with soccer's most powerful bodies — as well as social media influencers — intervening to pressure Israeli authorities to reconsider its destruction.... more
12 Feb: The first El Niño in three years could develop during the coming months, raising the possibility of worsening drought and extreme heat across Australia in 2026.... more
12 Feb: Iran has spent decades building the largest and most diverse ballistic missile stockpile in the Middle East and is refusing US demands to put limits on the weapons program.... more
12 Feb: The Autonomous Bougainville Government signs a secretive deal to reopen a huge gold and copper mine that sparked a catastrophic civil war three decades ago.... more
12 Feb: The Australian spectators in Livigno are stunned, as defending champion Jakara Anthony crashes out of contention in the women's moguls final at the Winter Olympics.... more
12 Feb: Nordic Combined is the only sport at any Olympic Games — summer and winter — that does not have an event for women. It's an omission that is putting the entire future of the sport at risk.... more
11 Feb: As the frantic search for the mother of a well-known US journalist enters its 12th day, police have more questions than answers. Here's how it unfolded.... more
