19 February 2026
A pair of US athletes announce their engagement as Ally Hickman's medal bid turns sour and a dog steals the show at the cross-country skiing. Here are the quick hits from day 12 at the Winter Olympics.
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19 Feb: Ukraine has made its largest battlefield gains in more than two-and-a-half years, retaking more than 200 square kilometres of its territory from Russia in just five days, according to a new analysis.... more
19 Feb: Danielle Scott ends a 12-year drought for Australia by winning the silver medal in the women's aerials final at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics.... more
18 Feb: Reverend Jesse Jackson, who died on Tuesday aged 84, leaves behind a towering legacy in politics and the fight for justice in the United States and abroad.... more
18 Feb: The Late Show host's on-air revelation that network executives refused to let him interview a Democratic Senate candidate puts a spotlight on how US media outlets treat political coverage.... more
18 Feb: When a relationships breaks down, sometimes we think staying in the familiar discomfort is less scary — and even protective — for our kids. But is it ever a good idea to stay in an unhappy relationship for the sake of the children?... more
18 Feb: With a background in mathematics and an enviable attention to detail, it would be tempting to think of Australian ski coach Peter McNiel as moguls' answer to Moneyball. The truth is far more detailed.... more
18 Feb: Iran says it temporarily closed the Strait of Hormuz — a vital international shipping route — as it entered a new round of talks with the US over its nuclear capabilities.... more
18 Feb: After years of delays, NASA's Artemis II mission is aiming to launch next month. But issues with the heat shield are causing some to raise the alarm.... more
