The BBC’s Russia editor reflects on the difficulties of working as a British journalist in Moscow. Read full story Author:
Watch: Punxsutawney Phil emerges for Groundhog Day
Legend has it that if Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow there will be six more weeks of winter, if not, spring is around the corner. Read full story Author:
See the full list of Grammy Awards winners
A guide to the main prizes at Sunday’s 68th Grammy Awards in Los Angeles. Read full story Author:
Israel reopens Gaza’s key Rafah border crossing with Egypt
Only dozens of Palestinians and no goods will be able to cross in both directions each day. Read full story Author:
XL Bullies mauled rapper’s mum-in-law to death
A jury is told how leaving Esther Martin alone with 10 XL Bully dogs was “a recipe for disaster”. Read full story Author:
Melania Trump film beats box office predictions despite criticisms
The documentary about US First Lady Melania Trump has been panned, but is off to “a huge start”. Read full story Author:
Hollywood sign boss says CGI used as part of Sydney Sweeney bra stunt
The boss of the Hollywood Sign Trust says it would take hours to decorate the entire landmark with lingerie. Read full story Author:
Siddiq given second Bangladesh jail sentence as Labour criticises process
The former minister and Labour MP has been sentenced to four years in prison for corruption charges by a court in Bangladesh, in a process Labour says it cannot recognise. …
Bad Bunny makes history as stars protest against ICE
Other prizes went to Billie Eilish, Olivia Dean and Lady Gaga, at a ceremony dominated by politics. Read full story Author:
Ukraine hails ‘real results’ after Musk restricts Russian Starlink use
Starlink-enabled drones have been linked to a number of recent deadly attacks by Russia on Ukraine. Read full story Author:
The most eye-catching looks, from Chappell Roan to Olivia Dean
A collection of some of the best looks from Sunday’s awards in Los Angeles. Read full story Author:
Watch: Must-see moments from this year’s ceremony
From ‘ICE out’ to Cher forgetting her lines, watch the best moments from this year’s ceremony. Read full story Author:
How Olivia Dean became Britain’s new global star
The Londoner confirmed her status as one of the pop world’s biggest breakout stars in LA on Sunday. Read full story Author:
Gabbard Arranges Trump Call With FBI Agents After Georgia Election Center Search
The phone conversation was arranged by the director of national intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, who met with the agents a day after the search for reasons that remain unclear, The New …
A 1987 Proposal Could Help Hold ICE to Account for Constitutional Violations
A proposal in a 1987 law review article could address a gap that makes it all but impossible to sue federal officials for violating the Constitution. Read full story (NYT …
How the Supreme Court Secretly Made Itself Even More Secretive
Amid calls to increase transparency and revelations about the court’s inner workings, the chief justice imposed nondisclosure agreements on clerks and employees. Read full story (NYT subscription required) Author: Jodi …
Epstein Victims Outraged Over Unredacted Info, and the Supreme Court Made Itself More Secretive
Plus, big firsts at the Grammy Awards. Read full story (NYT subscription required) Author: Will Jarvis and Ian Stewart
Why The Times Is Expanding Its Supreme Court Coverage
How four reporters are examining the most secretive branch of government — and the nine justices who shape the law. Read full story (NYT subscription required) Author: Patrick Healy, Jodi …
What to Know About the Rafah Border Crossing in Gaza
The only crossing that connects Gaza with Egypt has reopened after nearly a year of closures. The move will allow residents to leave for medical care or return to homes …
Rafah Crossing in Gaza Reopens, Another Step for Fragile Cease-Fire
Israel and Egypt had disagreed for months about how to resume operations at the Rafah border crossing, which has been largely closed since May 2024. Read full story (NYT subscription …