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Eight skiers found dead after California avalanche

Eight skiers have been found dead and one remains missing after an avalanche near Lake Tahoe in California, officials said, in what is the deadliest avalanche in the US in more than four decades.

US • 18 Feb

An Garda Siochana stand next to seized illegal bikes and scramblers

44 illegal bikes, scramblers seized in Ballymun

Forty-four illegal bikes and scramblers have been seized during a "day of action" by gardaí in Ballymun, Dublin, yesterday.

Regional • 18 Feb

Keith Andrews, Manager of Brentford, acknowledges the fans after the Premier League match between Brentford and Sunderland at Gtech Community Stadium on January 07, 2026 in Brentford, England.

Andrews hails captain Collins and importance of FA Cup

Brentford boss Keith Andrews sang the praises of his captain Nathan Collins and the manager insisted that he will never allow the FA Cup to slip down his list of priorities after overcoming giant-killers Macclesfield.

Soccer • 17 Feb

BAGSHOT, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 16: Henry Pollock reacts during a game of cricket, in the warm up during the England training session at Pennyhill Park on February 16, 2026 in Bagshot, England. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Team News: Pollock in for England, Scots trio injured

Henry Pollock will make his first England start in Saturday's Six Nations clash with Ireland as one of three changes in personnel to the side defeated by Scotland.

Rugby • 17 Feb

Michael Carrick, manager of Manchester United and Bruno Fernandes

Rooney backs Carrick to be permanent United manager

Wayne Rooney says Manchester United's interim manager Michael Carrick should not be overlooked for the role on a permanent basis.

Soccer • 17 Feb

New Tottenham boss Tudor: We have no time for excuses

Tottenham's new interim head coach Igor Tudor says there is "no time to find excuses" as he bids to halt the club's Premier League slide.

Soccer • 17 Feb

Officer searched tunnel for Noah Donohoe, inquest told

A former police inspector has told the inquest into the death of Noah Donohoe how he crawled through an underground storm drain tunnel system as part of efforts to find the missing schoolboy.

Ulster • 17 Feb

Henry Arundell of England is shown a yellow card by referee Nika Amashukeli (obscured) during 2026 Six Nations match against Scotland

Arundell avoids ban and is available to face Ireland

Henry Arundell is free to face Ireland on Saturday after escaping a ban for being sent off in England's Guinness Six Nations defeat by Scotland.

Rugby • 17 Feb

NOTTINGHAM, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 16: (EDITOR'S NOTE: Image processed using a digital filter) Vitor Pereira manager of Nottingham Forest enjoys his first day at The Nigel Doughty Academy on February 16, 2026 in Nottingham, England. (Photo by Ritchie Sumpter/

Pereira believes he can keep Forest in Premier League

Vitor Pereira believes he is the man to keep Nottingham Forest in the Premier League after becoming the club's fourth manager of the season.

Soccer • 17 Feb

A general view of Tottenham Hotspur Stadium occurs prior to the Barclays FA Women's Super League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, England, on February 8, 2026. (Photo by Tiego Grenho/MI News/NurPhoto

Spurs accused of editing minutes of meeting with fans

Tottenham have been accused of selectively editing the minutes of a fans' meeting held earlier this month, including taking out a line saying the club "welcomed the input" of supporters.

Soccer • 17 Feb

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Eight skiers found dead after California avalanche

44 illegal bikes, scramblers seized in Ballymun

Andrews hails captain Collins and importance of FA Cup

Team News: Pollock in for England, Scots trio injured

Rooney backs Carrick to be permanent United manager

New Tottenham boss Tudor: We have no time for excuses

Officer searched tunnel for Noah Donohoe, inquest told

Arundell avoids ban and is available to face Ireland

Pereira believes he can keep Forest in Premier League

Spurs accused of editing minutes of meeting with fans