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February 16

Olympic ski jumper disqualified from event over boot size

Austrian ski jumper Daniel Tschofenig was disqualified from the finals of the long hill event on Sunday after his boots were measured to be too long.

February 16

Taiwan 'will not escalate, but will not yield' to Chinese intimidation, foreign minister warns

Taiwan Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung warns China's military expansion threatens global stability and semiconductor supply chains, with 90% of advanced chips produced in Taiwan.

February 16

Historic town could fine locals who leave trash bins out too long, ruining visitors' Instagram shots

A Cotswolds town proposes fines on residents who leave out their trash cans in order to protect and preserve Instagram-worthy views that attract millions of tourists annually.

February 15

Iran says US must 'prove they want to do a deal' on nuclear talks in Geneva

U.S. sanctions discussions key to Iran nuclear agreement as Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi says ball is "in America's court"

February 15

Diplomacy by itself 'can't work' because of Iranian regime's ideology: Mark Levin

Fox News host Mark Levin explains why diplomacy alone will not work to ease tensions between the U.S. and Iran on 'Life, Liberty & Levin.'

February 15

Man who burned Quran in London may get US asylum as case draws Trump administration attention

Free speech controversy erupts as the U.K.'s Crown Prosecution Service appeals the overturned conviction of Hamit Coskun, who burned a Quran outside the Turkish Consulate in London.

February 15

Team USA men's hockey goes undefeated in Group C, earns bye into next Olympic round after win over Germany

Team USA defeated Germany, 5-1, to complete their perfect group stage at the 2026 Milan Cortina Games, with Auston Matthews scoring twice in the win.

February 15

2 skiers killed in avalanche on popular Mont Blanc skiing route near French-Swiss border

Two skiers were killed in an off-trail avalanche on Mont Blanc's Italian side, as dangerous conditions plague the Alps during record week of skiing deaths.

February 15

Olympic rivals turned lovers as US ice dancer proposes to Spanish skater on Valentine's Day in Milan

Olympic figure skater Olivia Smart said yes when former U.S. ice dancer Jean-Luc Baker proposed on Valentine's Day in Milan during the 2026 Olympic Games.

February 15

Doctors Without Borders reduces operations at Gaza hospital over security concerns

Doctors Without Borders halted noncritical operations at Gaza’s Nasser Hospital, citing security concerns.