Wildfires in northern Alaska are the worst they’ve been in 3,000 years
An analysis of peatland soil samples and satellite images has found that wildfires on Alaska’s North Slope are more frequent and severe now than they
Month: February 2026
World’s oldest known sewn clothing may be stitched pieces of ice age hide unearthed in Oregon cave
The sewn hide, cordage and needles show how Indigenous Americans used complex technology to survive the freezing temperatures at the end of the last ice
Are you a night owl or an early bird?
Research suggests night owls may face different health risks than early birds do. Which category do you fit into, if either?
Three children killed in drone strike on mosque in central Sudan: Doctors
The Sudan Doctors Network said the deadly strike was carried out by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces.
Trump orders Pentagon to buy electricity generated by coal
Trump’s order is the latest move by US administration to boost fossil fuel industry despite climate change concerns.
Russia evacuates tourists from Cuba as US-engineered fuel crisis deepens
Russia will operate only return flights from Cuba as ‘evacuation’ of tourists from Caribbean island gets under way.
Party balloon or cartel drones? Closure of El Paso airspace causes ‘chaos’
The sudden 10-day closure of El Paso’s airspace reportedly followed a spat over drone technology testing by the US military.
Bud Cort, star of cult classic Harold and Maude, dies aged 77
The veteran actor of stage and screen appeared in more than 80 films and TV series.
Dawson’s Creek star James Van Der Beek dies aged 48
The father of six starred in multiple popular shows and films in the late 1990s and early 2000s, including Dawson’s Creek and Varsity Blues.
Her sons were killed by Islamist militants. She’s among thousands who had to flee
Yameogo Aminata says her four sons were slaughtered and her daughter is missing.
Critical incidents declared at two hospital trusts
NHS bosses are urging people to only come to A&E if it is an emergency.
Former Olympian Scott Hamilton talks Team USA wins in skating
Former men’s figure skating Olympian Scott Hamilton talked to NBC News’ Tom Llamas about Madison Chock and Evan Bates silver medal, Ilia Malinin’s backflip performance
Evan Bates and Madison Chock take ice dancing silver
Evan Bates and Madison Chock take ice dancing silver