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Brazilian Olympic champion Braathen is his own man - and Norway's loss
Brazil's Braathen wins South America's first ever Winter Olympic gold
Brazil's Braathen wins South America's first ever Winter Olympic gold

Brazil's Lucas Pinheiro Braathen held his nerve to win the men's alpine skiing giant slalom in Bormio on Saturday for South America's first ever gold in the Winter Olympics.

February 14, 2026

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Banton powers England to victory over Scotland at T20 World Cup
Banton powers England to victory over Scotland at T20 World Cup

Tom Banton's unbeaten 63 led England to a five-wicket T20 World Cup victory over Scotland in Kolkata on Saturday that kept Harry Brook's side on course for the Super Eights.

February 14, 2026

Zelensky says all Ukrainian power plants damaged, calls Putin 'slave to war'
Zelensky says all Ukrainian power plants damaged, calls Putin 'slave to war'

Every power plant in Ukraine has been damaged by Russian attacks, forcing millions to face heating cuts in the cold, President Volodymyr Zelensky told the Munich Security Conference Saturday, calling Russia's Vladimir Putin a "slave to war."

February 14, 2026

Palestinian leader urges removal of all Israeli 'obstacles' on Gaza ceasefire
Palestinian leader urges removal of all Israeli 'obstacles' on Gaza ceasefire

Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas called on Saturday for the removal of "all obstacles" he said Israel has imposed on implementing phase two of the Gaza ceasefire.

February 14, 2026

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England bowl Scotland out for 152 in T20 World Cup
England bowl Scotland out for 152 in T20 World Cup

England's bowlers got their mojo back and vindicated Harry Brook's decision to field by dismissing Scotland for 152 in the T20 World Cup in Kolkata on Saturday.

February 14, 2026

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Pakistan 'always ready' for India despite late green light: Agha
Pakistan 'always ready' for India despite late green light: Agha

Pakistan skipper Salman Agha said Saturday his team had been "always ready" to face India on Sunday at the T20 World Cup, despite only being given the green light a few days ago.

February 14, 2026