Find today's news in pics from India and around the world for February 24, 2026
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With 116 medal events over 16 days spread across northern Italy, the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics delivered many unforgettable moments. This includes 41-year-old star U.S. skier Lindsey Vonn’s gut-wrenching crash, Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo’s sweep of all six gold medals on offer in the men's cross-country competition, Alysa Liu winning the USA its first women’s figure skating gold medal in 24 years, cheating allegations in curling and a glittering closing ceremony. Check out some of the most striking images from the Games, which concluded on Monday (February 23, 2026).
Manchester United super-sub Benjamin Sesko scored 13 minutes after entering the field to give his side a 1-0 win over Everton in the Premier League on Tuesday (February 24, 2026). It was the third time in four games that Sesko has scored after coming off the bench and secured points for United. His goal with 19 minutes remaining finished off the slickest move of an otherwise stodgy game. The result took fourth-placed United three points clear of Chelsea and Liverpool. United were three behind Aston Villa.
The West Indies delivered a masterclass in power-hitting and spin at the Wankhede, crushing Zimbabwe by 107 runs in a historic Super 8 encounter. The Men in Maroon posted a gigantic 254/6, the second-highest total in T20 World Cup history, fueled by Shimron Hetmyer’s blistering 85. Zimbabwe’s spirited chase crumbled under the lights as Gudakesh Motie (4/28) spun a web, including a double-strike that left the Chevrons reeling at 147 all out. While Brian Bennett fought valiantly, the sheer scoreboard pressure proved insurmountable. This victory catapults the West Indies to the top of the table, ending Zimbabwe's unbeaten run. Catch some of the best visuals from the match below.
A six-month-old macaque, living at the Ichikawa City Zoological and Botanical Gardens, Chiba near Tokyo, who found emotional solace in a plushie after being abandoned at birth, has brought the world together in love, empathy and resilience. Punch, is also now, a common face on numerous ads across the world, with the biggest of brands cashing in on the collective intrigue.
Find today's news in pics from India and around the world for February 23, 2026
Barcelona moved back to the top of LaLiga with a comfortable 3–0 win over Levante, taking advantage of Real Madrid’s slip to open a one-point lead at the summit. Marc Bernal struck early to set the tone before Frenkie de Jong ended his year-long goal drought with a close-range finish, and substitute Fermín López sealed the result with a stunning 25-yard thunderbolt late on, as Hansi Flick’s side dominated throughout to ease pressure in the title race.
Liverpool survived a dismal display to snatch a dramatic 1–0 win over Nottingham Forest at the City Ground, with Alexis Mac Allister scoring deep into stoppage time after having an earlier effort ruled out by VAR. Thoroughly outplayed for long spells by a resurgent Forest, Liverpool relied on last-ditch defending and resilience before Mac Allister finally struck from close range, a result that boosts their Champions League qualification hopes while leaving Forest rueing missed chances in their relegation fight.
The 79th British Academy Film Awards were held in London on February 22 in a star-studded ceremony hosted by Alan Cumming. Robert Aramayo, Jessie Buckley, Paul Thomas Anderson, and Ryan Coogler won big at the BAFTAs 2026. Here are the pics of the winners from the big night.
Arsenal defeated Tottenham Hotspur 4–1 in the north London derby to reclaim a five-point lead in the Premier League, delivering a dominant response to recent doubts over their title credentials. Eberechi Eze scored twice, opening the scoring before punishing slack defending after the break, while Viktor Gyökeres struck either side of half-time with a superb curled effort and a late finish. Tottenham briefly drew level through Randal Kolo Muani, but Arsenal controlled the second half to secure emphatic bragging rights and leave Spurs hovering just above the relegation zone.
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