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Babar has lost his Midas touch, with Pakistan’s batting suffering big time across formats. Even though the selectors backed them through this rough patch, it’s for him to work on his game, elevate it and help Pakistan taste success in this T20 World Cup, something they are longing for.

Prakash Raj has finally responded to the rumours about his exit from Sandeep Reddy Vanga's upcoming film Spirit, led by Prabhas. The veteran actor shared clarification on his social media.

Senior advocate Siddharth Dave submitted before the court that Kuldeep Singh Sengar has already served seven years and seven months of the actual ten-year sentence. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta suggested that Sengar’s plea can be directed to be heard expeditiously on an “out-of-turn” basis.

Apart from the game, the night is famously known for its performances, which Bad Bunny took care of this year, and for movie enthusiasts, who get to see numerous movie teasers and trailers unveiled during the event.

The exits of both Allan and McSweeney are linked to a deepening crisis over the appointment of Lord Peter Mandelson as the UK’s ambassador to the US, whose name resurfaced in the Epstein files with explosive new allegations.

Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai has been sentenced to 20 years in prison following his high-profile security law trial. Lai, a prominent pro-democracy figure and outspoken critic of Beijing, has spent years in solitary confinement, raising serious health concerns highlighted by his family. The sentence marks a major development in Hong Kong’s crackdown on dissent and independent media, drawing international attention and condemnation. Observers say the verdict could have lasting implications for press freedom, political activism, and the rule of law in the city.

Israel's security cabinet has approved measures to expand control over the West Bank, easing land purchases for Jewish settlers and strengthening Israeli authority, prompting Hamas to call for escalation and urge Muslim states to cut ties with Israel.

Cuba has halted airline refueling and is reeling from a US-ordered halt in Venezuelan oil shipments, deepening a crippling energy crisis. The government has imposed emergency measures, including reductions in bus and train services, and transport and power cutbacks as shortages spread across the island.

Iran-U.S. nuclear talks remain stalled despite recent indirect sessions in Oman, with Iran insisting on its right to uranium enrichment and Trump warning of severe consequences absent a deal, heightening war risks.

In a major development following the Surajkund swing collapse, the Special Investigation Team (SIT) has arrested the swing operator Mohammad Shakir and his staffer Nitesh. Authorities are investigating safety violations and negligence that may have led to the tragic incident. The arrests mark a key step in holding responsible parties accountable and ensuring justice for victims.

Amid Epstein fallout, Keir Starmer faces leadership heat as Shabana Mahmood emerges as frontrunner. Who is she?

Ghislaine Maxwell is scheduled for deposition by the US House Oversight Committee today, February 9, 2026, probing Epstein case handling, though she plans to invoke her Fifth Amendment rights against self-incrimination.

António José Seguro of the Socialist Party won 66.7% in the February 8, 2026, presidential runoff, defeating far-right Chega leader André Ventura's 33.3% and becoming Portugal's first leftist president since 2006.

Since taking over the captaincy from Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav has led India in 44 matches, winning 35 of them.

The Northern Ireland Affairs Committee report February 2026, urges the UK government to reveal Agent Stakeknife's identity publicly.

The Epstein files reveal a 2015 email inviting Bill Gates and Jeffrey Epstein to a high-level pandemic preparedness conference in Geneva. While the correspondence shows no wrongdoing, it has renewed scrutiny amid broader debates around COVID-19, Event 201, and global health governance.

Anoushka Shankar's Kolkata concert had a special treat for fans as Arijit Singh made a surprise appearance on stage. The two musicians, along with Tabla player Bikram Ghosh, performed a number composed by the late Ravi Shankar years back.

In Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, a Lamborghini Revuelto driven by Shivam Mishra, son of tobacco trader KK Mishra, allegedly crashed at high speed into pedestrians, an auto-rickshaw, and vehicles near Rev-3 Mall on VIP Road, injuring six people.

The viral video shows figure skater Anastasiia Gubanova dressed in a red and gold form-fitting costume, complete with a striking red bindi.