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Lindsey Vonn opens up on ‘hardest days’ after dog Leo dies day after Winter Olympics crash

The American skier revealed in a social media post that her dog passed away the day after she suffered a complex leg fracture in a crash at the Winter Olympics

The curling twist giving Great Britain hope of Winter Olympics great escape

Bruce Mouat’s rink did what they needed to do, but must now wait as their rivals play out the round robin stage to decide who advances to the men’s curling semi-finals in Cortina

Liam Neeson fears for future of cinema amid streaming boom

F1 testing 2026 live: Max Verstappen out on track on second day in Bahrain

Follow live F1 coverage from the Bahrain International Circuit at the final test before the 2026 season begins

What is chikungunya virus? Symptoms and advice after European transmission warning

Health authorities have urged people to take precautions against mosquito bites when travelling

Leading think tank urges Rachel Reeves to scrap debt rules

Painful tropical virus could become established in UK as temperatures rise

France and Italy had record numbers of chikungunya outbreaks last year

Australia bar declared ‘crime scene’ after police seize posters depicting Trump and Netanyahu in Nazi uniforms

Owner of cafe in Canberra says posters were ‘demonstrably anti-fascist in their message’

Popular cruise line changes its dress code, leaving passengers confused

Norwegian says the stricter rules apply only to select dining rooms

UK to impose 48-hour takedown rule for abusive online images

Modi pitches India as global artificial intelligence hub at AI summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has pitched India as a major hub for artificial intelligence, built at home and used worldwide

The travertine quarries that built ancient Rome are carving rock for a new generation of temples

The same travertine quarries near Rome that built St. Peter’s Basilica and the Colosseum are still being dug out today, providing the distinctive pock-marked rock to build a new generation of churches, temples and mosques worldwide

Liam Neeson speaks out on Hollywood’s future: ‘We’re all very concerned’

The veteran Northern Irish actor fears that traditional format of releasing films in cinemas will be bypassed in favour of streaming services

A beloved teacher in Morocco unmasked: Frenchman investigated over abuse of 89 boys

A Frenchman who seemed like a beloved teacher in Morocco now faces accusations of decades of abuse

Alex Albon says Williams pre-season issues stem from ambition to be leading team

The Grove-based team enjoyed their best season for nine years by finishing fifth in the constructors’ championship.

Voices: I can’t cope with the school holidays – they make me feel like a bad parent

The Independent’s agony aunt Victoria Richards is here to help. Email [email protected] for advice on love, work, family and relationships

If I Had Legs I’d Kick You review – Rose Byrne more than deserves her Oscar nod for this maternal endurance test

Writer-director Mary Bronstein pushes her camera further and further onto Byrne’s face until it practically feels like we’re sitting in her eyeballs

Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die review – An AI satire that’s the work of a very angry filmmaker

The director of the original ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ embraces his darker, more idiosyncratic streak with this flawed but intriguingly cranky sci-fi film starring Sam Rockwell

The fibre gap: Easy, everyday recipes to boost the nutrient most of us lack

Despite all the talk of gut health, only a tiny proportion of UK adults get enough fibre. These simple, flavour-led recipes show how everyday veg, pulses and leafy greens can quietly boost your intake – without changing how you cook or eat

Why this tidal island in Northumberland is so special

Holy Island is a magical place, rich with nature and history – and best enjoyed when the tide comes in, writes Helen Wilson-Beevers

Wasteman review – Brutal prison drama is a showcase for one of Britain’s most exciting young actors

Cal McMau’s feature debut doesn’t offer much new to the prison drama genre, but it boasts complexity and grace in the performances of its leading men

The Secret Agent review – This Brazilian Oscar contender has the best acting you’ll see this year

Wagner Moura is Oscar-worthy in Kleber Mendonça Filho’s bold excavation of Brazil at the time of its military dictatorship