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Gu pipped to gold again as Meillard extends Swiss ski dominance at Olympics
Brentford edge out sixth-tier Macclesfield in FA Cup
Brentford edge out sixth-tier Macclesfield in FA Cup

Brentford avoided a huge FA Cup shock with a 1-0 win at sixth-tier Macclesfield on Monday but needed a late own goal to beat a side 116 places below them in the English football pyramid.

February 16, 2026

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Canada's Oldham wins Olympic freeski big air final, denying Gu gold
Canada's Oldham wins Olympic freeski big air final, denying Gu gold

Canadian freestyle skier Megan Oldham won the women's Olympic big air final on Monday, denying defending champion Eileen Gu a first gold of the Milan-Cortina Games.

February 16, 2026

France loosens rules on allowing farmers to shoot wolves
France loosens rules on allowing farmers to shoot wolves

The French government said Monday it would authorise the shooting of wolves that attack livestock even outside protected enclosures, a policy shift welcomed by farmers, a powerful and increasingly disgruntled constituency.

February 16, 2026

USA thrash Sweden to reach Olympic women's ice hockey final
USA thrash Sweden to reach Olympic women's ice hockey final

The USA glided into the final of the women's ice hockey tournament at the Winter Olympics with a 5-0 win against Sweden on Monday.

February 16, 2026

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Malinin talks of 'fighting invisible battles' after Olympic failure
Malinin talks of 'fighting invisible battles' after Olympic failure

Ilia Malinin suggested Monday he has been the victim of online attacks and is "fighting invisible battles" in his first public statement since his shock eighth-place finish in the men's figure skating final at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics.

February 16, 2026

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Killing of far-right activist stokes tensions in France
Killing of far-right activist stokes tensions in France

France's government accused the hard left Monday of being partly responsible for the killing of a far-right activist last week.

February 16, 2026