Curling Rules and Hammer Strategy for 2026 Winter Olympics
A comprehensive guide to curling at the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, explaining the rules, hammer advantage, and team strategies across three medal events.
A comprehensive guide to curling at the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, explaining the rules, hammer advantage, and team strategies across three medal events.
Aud Mason-Hyde has described John Lithgow's decision to play Dumbledore in the new Harry Potter series as disconcerting and difficult, despite praising him as a beautiful human and talented actor.
Emily Maitlis reveals she was left stunned by Prince Andrew's denial of meeting Virginia Giuffre during their infamous 2019 Newsnight interview, calling his explanation about the photo 'bizarre'.
British freestyle skier Gus Kenworthy reveals he has received horrific abuse, including death threats, after posting criticism of US immigration enforcement agency ICE on social media.
British freestyle skier Gus Kenworthy reports receiving death threats following his Instagram post targeting ICE. The Winter Olympian condemned the hate messages while reaffirming his stance against injustice.
A childcare worker in Illinois allegedly gave toddlers laxatives disguised as lollies to send them home early, claiming she felt overwhelmed. Three victims under two years old have been identified.
Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny made Super Bowl history by performing entirely in Spanish while wearing affordable Zara clothing, rejecting couture norms for accessible high-street fashion on the global stage.
Design and technology teacher Edward Webb has been prohibited from teaching indefinitely after a year 10 student's hair became entangled in machinery during a lesson at Cove School in Farnborough.
Lindsey Vonn suffered a broken leg at the 2026 Winter Olympics after a crash, requiring surgery and a hospital transfer due to complex needs. Her condition is stable as she recovers.
First Minister John Swinney has paid tribute to former Scottish health secretary Jeane Freeman, who died aged 72, describing her as a 'wise counsellor' during the terrifying Covid-19 pandemic period.
A report for the Munich Security Conference states Europe must become more assertive and militarily independent from the US under Trump, amid ideological clashes over NATO, Ukraine, and trade.
Donald Trump has condemned Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show, calling it an affront to America. The Puerto Rican star made history with a nearly all-Spanish performance.
Turning Point USA's alternative Super Bowl halftime show attracted an average of 4-5 million viewers, significantly fewer than Bad Bunny's projected 128 million audience for the official performance.
The MAGA-friendly halftime alternative, featuring Kid Rock, attracted far fewer viewers than Bad Bunny's historic Super Bowl performance, which reached an estimated 128 million.
Keir Starmer faces pressure after his chief of staff quit amid scandal. Historical precedents show prime ministers often endure for years after losing key advisers, but Labour divisions deepen.
The International Olympic Committee explains why Palestine has no athletes at the Winter Games while Israel competes, despite ongoing hostilities in Gaza.
Investigators confirm blood found at Nancy Guthrie's home as the deadline on a $6 million ransom note approaches. The family vows to pay, but authenticity remains unverified.
Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg dedicated their Directors Guild Award to the late Catherine O'Hara, calling her an 'utter genius' and a childhood inspiration.
Jake Paul has sparked controversy by calling Bad Bunny a 'fake American' during the Super Bowl halftime show, drawing criticism from his own brother Logan and his promotional star Amanda Serrano.
Olympic swimmer Adam Peaty and Holly Ramsay share final moments of their luxurious honeymoon in Australia, while family tensions with his estranged mother persist.
The BBC has postponed the Mandy Christmas special until 2026 due to controversial plotlines involving Vladimir Putin and timing with Donald Trump's lawsuit.
The European Union has issued a strong statement calling for the immediate and unconditional release of Hong Kong pro-democracy figure Jimmy Lai, who received a 20-year prison sentence for national security offences.
Emails reveal Prince Andrew allegedly forwarded confidential government trade reports to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, raising serious questions about breaches of official secrecy.
Labour MPs demand Keir Starmer publicly grovel for his job after sacking ally Morgan McSweeney over the Peter Mandelson US ambassador appointment scandal. The Prime Minister faces a critical party meeting amid speculation about his future.
A murder investigation is underway after Carla Georgescu was discovered deceased at Ribble Hall on the University of Lancashire campus in Preston. Police have arrested a man from Hartlepool.
Israeli forces have seized a local Sunni Islamist official and Hamas ally in southern Lebanon, taking him to Israel for questioning. The operation coincided with a deadly drone strike in the region.
A pro-Palestinian campaigner who celebrated October 7 as a 'homecoming' was arrested in Birmingham ahead of an anti-Zionist group launch. Latifa Abouchakra was detained on suspicion of inciting racial hatred.
António José Seguro wins Portugal's presidential election with 66.8% of votes, defeating far-right rival André Ventura whose Chega party achieved a record 33.2% share despite cross-party opposition.
Jake and Logan Paul publicly disagree over Bad Bunny's 2026 Super Bowl halftime performance, sparking debate about Puerto Rican identity and American unity.
Emails reveal the former Duke of York shared sensitive trade envoy reports with Jeffrey Epstein after his conviction, raising serious confidentiality breaches.