US civil rights leader Jesse Jackson dies aged 84
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February 17, 2026
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He died peacefully on Tuesday morning surrounded by his family, they say in a statement.
17/02/2026 09:01 GMT
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February 17, 2026
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Hyatt Hotels chairman steps down over Jeffrey Epstein ties
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February 17, 2026
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Billionaire Thomas Pritzker said he had exercised "terrible judgement" in keeping contact with Epstein.
India’s solar manufacturing boom turns into a structural glut
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February 17, 2026
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A push to expand local production — encouraged by pandemic disruptions and strained relations with China — has resulted in a 13-fold jump in capacity since 2020
Eurovision 2026: Electronic artist and YouTuber Look Mum No Computer to represent UK in Vienna
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February 17, 2026
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Eurovision 2026: Electronic artist and YouTuber Look Mum No Computer to represent UK in Viennabbc.co.uk
17/02/2026 08:01 GMT
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Dundee Utd meet Spartans in cup and we go beyond the Premiership
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February 17, 2026
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Dundee Utd face Spartans in the Cup plus the Championship and Leagues One and Two.
UK unemployment rate hits near five-year high as wage growth slows - live updates
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February 17, 2026
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The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said the figures reflected "weak hiring activity", but also that more people out of work are now looking for jobs.
UK unemployment rate hits five-year high of 5.2%
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February 17, 2026
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It marks the highest rate since the Covid pandemic, official figures show.
17/02/2026 07:01 GMT
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