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Norway's Frostad soars to freeski big air gold in Olympic thriller
Woods return timeline uncertain, but won't rule out Masters
Woods return timeline uncertain, but won't rule out Masters

Tiger Woods says he has no timetable for a return to golf, but the 15-time major champion hasn't ruled out the 2026 Masters even as he ponders the over-50s Champions Tour.

February 17, 2026

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Dozens of film figures condemn Berlin Film Festival 'silence' on Gaza
Dozens of film figures condemn Berlin Film Festival 'silence' on Gaza

More than 80 film industry figures including Oscar-winning actors Javier Bardem and Tilda Swinton issued a statement on Tuesday slamming the Berlin Film Festival's "silence" on Gaza.

February 17, 2026

Iran, Ukraine talks spark diplomatic merry-go-round in Geneva
Iran, Ukraine talks spark diplomatic merry-go-round in Geneva

Geneva was abuzz with diplomatic to-and-fro on Tuesday as top US envoys shuttled between two of the biggest events in world news: high-stakes negotiations on Iran's nuclear programme, and tense talks on ending Russia's war in Ukraine.

February 17, 2026

US says will match alleged Chinese low-yield nuclear tests
US says will match alleged Chinese low-yield nuclear tests

The United States is ready to carry out low-yield nuclear tests to match alleged secret explosions by China and Russia, ending a decades-old moratorium, a senior official said Tuesday.

February 17, 2026

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Iran, US agree on 'guiding principles' for deal at Geneva talks: Iran FM
Iran, US agree on 'guiding principles' for deal at Geneva talks: Iran FM

Iran and the United States agreed to "a set of guiding principles" laying the groundwork for a broader deal during talks in Geneva on Tuesday, Tehran's top diplomat said, after the leaders of both countries traded warnings of military action.

February 17, 2026

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EU investigates Shein over sale of childlike sex dolls
EU investigates Shein over sale of childlike sex dolls

The EU on Tuesday opened an investigation into the online retail giant Shein over the sale of childlike sex dolls and what it called the platform's "addictive design".

February 17, 2026