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Trump’s W.H.O. Exit Throws Smallpox Defenses Into Upheaval

Health experts see his retreat from international cooperation as disrupting the safe-keepers of one of the world’s deadliest pathogens.

The New York Times - Feb. 12

Dodgers' Ohtani throws first bullpen of spring

Shohei Ohtani took his most significant step to date in his rehab as a pitcher on Saturday, throwing his first official bullpen session of the year.

ESPN - 4d

Watch LeBron hilariously troll Draymond after missed free throw

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James had an epic troll on Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green during a recent game.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 7

Collin Morikawa throws 'shade' at Lucas Glover's AimPoint attack with this suggestion

Morikawa disagreed with Glover's recent suggestion that banning AimPoint would speed up play, adding that long putters should be banned, too.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 12

Comedians on whether Peter Kay was right to throw out hecklers

After the star kicked two fans out, we speak to UK comics about the "chaos" and "magic" of heckling.

BBC News - 4d

Starmer tells ministers to push ‘further and faster’ for growth

UK prime minister launches fresh attempt to reboot ailing government at six-hour cabinet meeting

Financial Times - Feb. 7

Tory shadow minister downplays talk of Reform pact

Alex Burghart says the Tories are "not going to do a deal with a party who wants to kill us".

BBC News - Feb. 9

Health minister Andrew Gwynne sacked over messages

Gwynne apologises for the "badly misjudged" messages and is suspended as a Labour party member.

BBC News - Feb. 9

Ministers claim success in crackdown on illegal working in the UK

Home secretary to release videos of people being deported as Labour tries to blunt attacks by Reform UK

Financial Times - Feb. 10

Ghana's ex-finance minister declared a fugitive

Yahoo News - Feb. 12

Work on new towns to begin by 2029, minister says

It comes after more than 100 sites put themselves forward for consideration by a government taskforce.

BBC News - 6d

Rachel Reeves can be trusted, says minister

A BBC investigation found the now chancellor was subject to an expenses complaint when working at HBOS.

BBC News - 5d

How the UK’s competition regulator lost the trust of ministers

CMA chair Marcus Bokkerink was told by phone he was to resign after months of rising frustration within government

Financial Times - 4d

Interior minister: 'Islamist attacker' struck in Austria's Villach

Yahoo News - 3d

'No durable peace' in Ukraine if Europe not in talks, says minister

Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds says the UK could act as a "bridge" between the US and Europe.

BBC News - 3d

Fouled at the buzzer, Hicke hits two free throws to lift Princeton past Pennsylvania 61-59

Jackson Hicke was fouled as time expired and his two free throws lifted Princton to a 61-59 win over Pennsylvania

ABC News - Feb. 7

Last throw of the boule for Addis Ababa’s historic pétanque club as developers turn city into hi-tech hub

In the heart of the Ethiopian capital is a relic of the French-built railway but the government’s grandiose redevelopment plans threaten this friendly club. Words and pictures by Fred Harter in ...

The Guardian - Feb. 10

Ichiro Suzuki to throw out ceremonial first pitch for Mariners' Opening Day after Hall of Fame election

Ichiro will be inducted into Cooperstown this summer

CBS Sports - Feb. 10

Multiple Eagles defenders say Chiefs 'three-peat' talk motivated them: 'Throw that s--- in the trash'

Following Super Bowl LIX, several Eagles players discussed the extra motivation

CBS Sports - Feb. 10

2025 Daytona 500: Shaquille O'Neal designs Jimmie Johnson's car after winning free throw competition

Shaq has designed Jimmie Johnson's Daytona 500 car, which is inspired by his old Orlando Magic uniform

CBS Sports - Feb. 12

Karl-Anthony Towns joins Patrick Ewing in Knicks record book, but only after nearly throwing the game away

Towns went for 44 but threw a boneheaded pass that helped the Hawks extend the game into overtime

CBS Sports - Feb. 13

Andrews hits clutch free throws as UCLA holds off a late Indiana rally to earn a 72-68 win

Dylan Andrews hit two free throws with four seconds left to allow UCLA to hold off Indiana, 72-68

ABC News - 5d

Vikings QB dilemma: Justin Jefferson still 'going to make a play' with whoever is throwing him the ball

Sam Darnold is slated to hit unrestricted free agency this offseason

CBS Sports - 4d

Mets' Frankie Montas shut down from throwing due to high-grade lat strain

Mets right-hander Frankie Montas has been shut down from throwing for 6-to-8 weeks due to a high-grade lat strain.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Ohtani throws a 2nd bullpen session as he makes his way back to the mound for the Dodgers

Shohei Ohtani threw his second bullpen session of spring training on Tuesday

ABC News - 1d

With the Dodgers' organization watching, Roki Sasaki has some success throwing live batting practice

Japanese phenom Roki Sasaki threw 27 pitches over two innings of live batting practice at Camelback Ranch in front of hundreds of fans and several teammates

ABC News - 8h

Japan’s Prime Minister Will Seek to Preserve Status Quo at Summit With Trump

Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is hoping for reassurances Friday that the alliance is still strong. But in this White House, even a meet-and-greet can be a gamble.

The New York Times - Feb. 7

Trump meets with Japanese prime minister as tariff threat looms large

Donald Trump is meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba in a high-stakes visit for a key ally that depends on the United States for security and trade.

ABC News - Feb. 7

Ministers desperately want more housing - but are their plans radical enough?

A blizzard of statistics show just how tough it is to buy a home if you can theoretically afford it, writes Laura Kuenssberg.

BBC News - Feb. 8

Starmer sacks health minister over offensive WhatsApp messages

Andrew Gwynne was accused of making racist, antisemitic and sexist comments

Financial Times - Feb. 8

Canada’s trade minister visits Brussels in bid to boost mutual commerce

Move comes after Donald Trump threatened both with tariffs

Financial Times - Feb. 8

Italian tycoons targeted by fake defence minister in suspected AI scam

Computer-generated voice of Guido Crosetto persuaded at least one victim to pay €1mn for hostage ransom

Financial Times - Feb. 9

Minister blames monkey for Sri Lanka nationwide power cut

The outage is yet to be fully fixed, meaning hospitals and other buildings are having to use generators.

BBC News - Feb. 10

Chris Mason: Raids show ministers want to look tough on immigration

With high numbers still arriving in the UK, the government is keen not to appear wishy-washy on an issue that matters to so many people.