The entrance of the San Rafael Ranch, which was previously owned by Jeffrey Epstein and called the Zorro Ranch, near Stanley, New Mexico.

'Truth commission' investigation launched into Epstein ranch

A bipartisan panel is investigating allegations that the New Mexico ranch may have facilitated sexual abuse and sex trafficking.

7:23pm

Alberto Castañeda Mondragón poses for a portrait at an apartment in St Paul, Minnesota.

FBI, police probe ICE arrest that resulted in skull fractures

Alberto Castañeda Mondragón says he was repeatedly hit in the head with a steel baton, while ICE claim he fell and struck a concrete wall.

5:00pm

President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump arrive on Air Force One, at Palm Beach International Airport in West Palm Beach, Florida.

Trump family business files trademark on airports using President's name

The filings come amid debate in Florida over a state bill to name the Palm Beach airport after Trump.

12:06pm

1:30

This undated photo released by New Castle County Police shows William Stevenson.

Jill Biden's ex-husband pleads not guilty to killing wife

William Stevenson, 77, was married to Jill Biden from 1970 to 1975, and has bee in custody since being arrested after his wife's death.

11:40am

1:30

Aerial of the Pentagon, the US Department of Defence headquarters.

Strikes on three more suspected drug boats kill 11, US military says

The series of strikes conducted brought the death toll to at least 145 people since the administration began targeting those it calls “narcoterrorists” in small vessels since early September.

10:46am

1:30

This image taken from video provided by WTOC-TV shows law enforcement responding to the scene of a fatal car crash, Monday, Feb. 16, 2026, in Savannah, Ga.

Driver fleeing ICE crashes in Georgia, killing teacher, authorities say

A Guatemalan driver fleeing a Georgia traffic stop by federal immigration officers crashed into another vehicle, killing a teacher who was headed to work, authorities and school officials said.

10:26am

1:30

Shia LaBeouf appears at the photo call for the film "Slauson Rec" at the 78th international film festival, Cannes, southern France.

Actor Shia LaBeouf arrested after alleged fight in New Orleans

LaBeouf was charged with two counts of simple battery, New Orleans police said in a statement.

8:18am

1:30

Jesse Jackson in 2013

Rev. Jesse Jackson, who led the Civil Rights Movement for decades, dies

Jackson led a lifetime of crusades in the United States and abroad, advocating for the poor and underrepresented on issues, including voting rights, job opportunities, education and health care.

7:29am

1:48

A Pima County sheriffs official stays outside of Nancy Guthrie‘s home on Saturday, February 14, 2026 in Tucson, Ariz.

Nancy Guthrie: Detectives work with Walmart after bag identified

Nancy Guthrie, 84, was last seen at her Arizona home on January 31 and was reported missing the following day.

Tuesday 11:05am

Logan Paul poses for a photo at the Tempo by Hilton Times Square

Logan Paul’s Pikachu Illustrator Pokémon card sells for record $27.3m

The card was designed by Atsuko Nishida for a 1998 contest. Only a few dozen are believed to exist, and Paul's card is believed to be the only one with a quality rating of 10.

Tuesday 9:29am

Former US President Barack Obama

Obama shuts down alien buzz, says there's no evidence of contact

The former president set social media alight when he said he believed aliens were "real", but had to clarify he had never seen them.

Tuesday 8:49am

Robert Duvall in 2021

The Godfather and Apocalypse Now star Robert Duvall dies

The bald, wiry Duvall didn't have leading man looks, but few "character actors" enjoyed such a long, rewarding and unpredictable career, in leading and supporting roles.

Tuesday 7:59am

Tyler Reddick, (45) and his son Beau celebrate with the team after winning the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race at Daytona International Speedway

Tyler Reddick wins Daytona 500, van Gisbergen finishes 30th

Reddick led only one lap: The one to the checkered flag for the team owned by NBA Hall of Famer Michael Jordan and three-time Daytona 500 winner Denny Hamlin.

Mon, Feb 16

This combo from images provided by the FBI shows surveillance footage at the home of Nancy Guthrie the night she went missing

Glove DNA evidence near Guthrie home matches suspect - FBI

The development comes as law enforcement gathers more potential evidence as the search for Guthrie’s mother heads into its third week.

Mon, Feb 16

European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas speaks during the Munich Security Conference

Europe pushes back at US claim it faces 'civilisational erasure'

"Woke, decadent Europe is not facing civilisational erasure,” says a top European Union official.

Mon, Feb 16

Observers film while federal agents conduct immigration enforcement operations, on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026, in Minneapolis.

'Small' security force to remain in Minnesota after enforcement drawdown

A “significant drawdown” of immigration agents was already underway and would continue through this week, Trump's border czar Tom Homan said.

Mon, Feb 16

President Donald Trump holds the charter during a signing ceremony on his Board of Peace initiative at the Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum.

Trump says Board of Peace will unveil $8b in Gaza rebuild pledges

He also said the board would commit thousands of personnel to international stabilisation and police forces for the territory.

Mon, Feb 16

Troops board the tanker in the Indian Ocean.

US military boards another oil tanker in Indian Ocean

The Trump administration has been seizing tankers as part of its broader efforts to take control of Venezuela's oil.

Mon, Feb 16

Observers film while federal agents conduct immigration enforcement operations, on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026, in Minneapolis.

Venezuela man shot in US – fifth case where video contradicts ICE

At least five shootings where initial descriptions by the immigration officials were later contradicted by video evidence.

Sun, Feb 15

Searchers were using drones and search dogs to look for Nancy Guthrie.

Nancy Guthrie disappearance spotlights other missing persons cases

The 84-year-old mother of Today show host Savannah Guthrie was last seen on January 31 before she disappeared from her affluent neighborhood in Arizona.

Sun, Feb 15

Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks at the Munich Security Conference

US 'child of Europe': Rubio's speech to allies takes softer tone

Rubio addressed the conference a year after Vice President JD Vance stunned the same audience with a harsh critique of European values.

Sun, Feb 15

White House counsel Kathryn Ruemmler listens as President Barack Obama speaks at an installation ceremony for FBI Director James Comey at FBI Headquarters, in Washington, Oct. 28, 2013

'Uncle Jeffrey's' soup: Top lawyer quits high-flying job over Epstein ties

Documents released in recent weeks depict a deeper relationship than had previously been characterised.

Sun, Feb 15

Pima County Sheriff block a road near Nancy Guthrie's home in Tucson

Road sealed as new developments in Nancy Guthrie disappearance

Law enforcement investigating the disappearance of Savannah Guthrie's mother sealed off a road near Nancy Guthrie's home in Arizona overnight.

Sun, Feb 15

Pima County Sheriff block a road near Nancy Guthrie's home in Tucson, Arizona.

Law enforcement block road near Nancy Guthrie's home

Sheriff’s and FBI vehicles, including forensics vehicles, passed through the roadblock that was set up about 3.2km from the house.

Sat, Feb 14

Photographer generic.

US schools cancel class photos over links to Epstein

Photography giant Lifetouch called the claims "completely false" and denied any student photos have been shared with a third party.

Sat, Feb 14