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World copper rush promises new riches for Zambia
World copper rush promises new riches for Zambia

Five years after becoming Africa's first Covid-era debt defaulter, Zambia is seeing a dramatic turnaround in fortunes as major powers vie for access to its vast reserves of copper.

February 15, 2026

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Paw patrol: Larry the cat marks 15 years at 10 Downing Street
Paw patrol: Larry the cat marks 15 years at 10 Downing Street

Larry the cat, the UK's most famous feline, marks 15 years on Sunday as the country's chief mouser patrolling the corridors of power around number 10 Downing Street.

February 15, 2026

India plans AI 'data city' on staggering scale
India plans AI 'data city' on staggering scale

As India races to narrow the artificial intelligence gap with the United States and China, it is planning a vast new "data city" to power digital growth on a staggering scale, the man spearheading the project says.

February 15, 2026

Jamaica's Thompson-Herah runs first race since 2024
Jamaica's Thompson-Herah runs first race since 2024

Jamaican sprinter Elaine Thompson-Herah, a five-time Olympic champion, competed in her first race since June 2024 in Saturday's Camperdown Classic at Kingston, Jamaica.

February 15, 2026

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New York creatives squeezed out by high cost of living
New York creatives squeezed out by high cost of living

After 20 years as a makeup artist for TV and cinema, Noel Jacoboni sees few other options than to leave New York City, where she has been "priced out" by the soaring cost of living.

February 15, 2026

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Top seed Fritz beats Cilic to reach ATP Dallas Open final
Top seed Fritz beats Cilic to reach ATP Dallas Open final

Taylor Fritz blasted 22 aces in advancing to the ATP Dallas Open final on Saturday by defeating Croatian Marin Cilic 7-6 (7/5), 7-6 (7/3).

February 14, 2026