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The 82-year-old crooner, known for 1970s hits "Copacabana" and "Mandy," revealed a lung cancer diagnosis in December and planned to have an operation to treat it.

Israeli strikes on Gaza have killed at least 24 people, including women and children, with dozens wounded, according to local reports. Israel says the attacks followed a militant strike that injured soldiers, as tensions rise after the Rafah border reopening.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Labour peer Peter Mandelson repeatedly lied about his knowledge of the Jeffrey Epstein files, as the issue resurfaces in British political debate. The remarks have sparked fresh controversy, with opposition figures demanding greater transparency over links to the disgraced financier.

Iran-US nuclear talks are back on track after intense lobbying by West Asia leaders and a venue shift to Oman. Iran’s demands on location and scope had earlier threatened to derail negotiations, raising stakes for regional and global security.

The first day of Russia-Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi was described as productive, with military and political issues discussed. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio reaffirmed Washington’s commitment, while President Zelensky said the dialogue must lead to peace.

Pakistan’s defence minister Khawaja Asif said the country’s security forces are “physically handicapped” by the sheer size of Balochistan as they battle a fresh surge in militant violence, after authorities reported killing 177 insurgents in sweeping counter-terror operations across the province.

Reflecting on the circumstances surrounding Malti's birth, Nick Jonas shared the intense experience they went through due to her premature arrival. Although they were expecting her in April, she was born on 20 Jan.

Organisers of the Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics have cancelled a women’s downhill training session due to adverse weather and safety concerns, raising questions over scheduling adjustments ahead of the competition. Officials say athlete safety remains the top priority as preparations continue.

Oscar-winning composer A.R. Rahman has added another first to his long list of creative milestones, stepping into the world of immersive cinema with a dome presentation of his film Le Musk in Vancouver. The showcase marked Rahman as the first Indian artist to present an immersive film in the Dome format, underlining his growing interest in storytelling that moves beyond conventional screens and soundtracks.

Kishan made a sensational comeback to the Indian team just before the T20 World Cup 2026 on the back of a strong SMAT and has put Samson, India's designated opener since T20 WC 2024, in spot. The only thing which can go against him is that India preferring left-right combination at the top.

Ryan Routh, 59, was sentenced to life in prison without parole for attempting to assassinate Donald Trump at his Florida golf course in 2024. Convicted on five federal counts after representing himself, he plans to appeal the verdict

This is the first time a Pakistan official, the PM nonetheless, has publicly shared the reason behind not playing India on Feb 15 in Colombo in the upcoming ICC tournament. The decision was announced on Sunday (Feb 1) with Sharif noting that 'politics should not mix with sports.'

The Washington Post laid off nearly one-third of its workforce in a major restructuring, scaling back international coverage and suspending its flagship podcast as part of a “strategic reset.”

On Wednesday, shortly after the talks began in Abu Dhabi, Russian forces shelled a market in Druzhkivka, a city still under Ukrainian control in Donetsk that faces daily bombing attacks by Russia. At least six people were killed, officials said.

At least 20 Palestinians were killed in Israeli airstrikes and shelling as fighting continues in the Gaza Strip, according to local health officials.

Kishan slammed seven maximums during his brief stay out in the middle against South Africa in India's lone warm-up fixture.

A group of Buddhist monks has passed the halfway mark on a 2,300-mile Walk for Peace, as they seek to raise awareness of “peace, loving kindness and compassion” in the US and the world.

Iran-US nuclear talks on the verge of collapsing? Here's what we know

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio doubled down on Washington’s demand that any talks with Iran extend well beyond its nuclear program, while expressing doubt that negotiations would ultimately succeed.