Why the Power May Not Go Out Until After the Storm Has Passed
[The steady accumulation of snow and freezing rain and a rise in demand for electricity can cause problems long after the sky clears, energy experts said.
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How a Photographer Stumbled Upon a Key Picture of the Spain Train Crash
While seeking views of the disaster, a photographer on assignment for The Times captured an image of wreckage that could provide clues to what went wrong.
Bangladesh lose T20 World Cup spot after India dispute: report
The Bangladesh cricket team was lining up for their national anthem. Photo: AFP/File Scotland have replaced Bangladesh in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, scheduled to begin on February 7 in India and Sri Lanka, after cricket’s governing body lost patience with Bangladesh’s refusal to play its matches on Indian soil, reports Cricbuzz. The … Read more
Three dead as fire breaks out at Lahore hotel, rescue underway
Rescue teams at the Indigo Tower in Gulberg on January 24. PHOTO: REPORTER LAHORE: Three people died after a major fire broke out at the Indigo Hotel near Hussain Chowk in Lahore’s Gulberg neighbourhood on Saturday, triggering a large-scale rescue operation, a Rescue 1122 spokesperson confirmed to The Express Tribune. According to Rescue 1122 spokesperson … Read more
US unveils 2026 defence strategy, prioritises homeland and China deterrence
WASHINGTON: The 2026 National Defence Strategy (NDS) released by the Pentagon document on Friday said that the US military will prioritise protecting the homeland and deterring China while providing “more limited” support to allies in Europe and elsewhere. The 2026 National Defence Strategy (NDS) marks a significant departure from past Pentagon policy, both in its … Read more
Cold Comfort
How can the perpetually shivering warm up to winter?
‘Palmer very happy at Chelsea’
LONDON: Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior poured cold water on reports linking Cole Palmer with a move away from the Premier League club, saying on Friday that the attacking midfielder was “very happy” at Stamford Bridge. Palmer has scored 48 goals for Chelsea in all competitions since joining the club in 2023 and was key to … Read more
Europe and India seek closer ties with ‘mother of all deals’
Together, the EU and India account for about a quarter of the world’s population and GDP European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrive for a photo opportunity ahead of their meeting at the Hyderabad House in New Delhi, India, on Feb 28, 2025. PHOTO: REUTERS India and Europe … Read more
Ukraine Expects Answers From Russia as Peace Talks Continue, Zelensky Says
Officials from Russia, Ukraine and the United States are meeting in the United Arab Emirates for rare three-way negotiations.
How a Water Balloon Fight in Venezuela Ended in Charges of Treason
Venezuela’s interim government has been praised by President Trump. It has also maintained its state security apparatus to stamp out any perceived dissent.