In stock car racing, 23XI's Tyler Reddick wins the 68th running of the Daytona 500
In stock car racing, 23XI's Tyler Reddick wins the 68th running of the Daytona 500.
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Met Office issues weather warning for snow and ice in parts of Northern Ireland
The Met Office issues weather warning for snow and ice in parts of Northern Ireland.
Brazilian ski racer Lucas Pinheiro Braathen wins gold at the men's giant slalom
Brazilian ski racer Lucas Pinheiro Braathen wins gold at the men's giant slalom, becoming the first Brazilian and first South American athlete to win a medal at a Winter Olympics.
High Court of Justice rules that the British government's decision to designate the pro-Palestinian activist group Palestine Action
The High Court of Justice rules that the British government's decision to designate the pro-Palestinian activist group Palestine Action as a terrorist organization is unlawful and disproportionate, while allowing the ban to remain in force pending appeal. The judgment prompts police to suspend further arrests linked to support for the group.
United States president Donald Trump revokes the Environmental Protection Agency's 2009 endangerment finding, which classified greenhouse gases
United States president Donald Trump revokes the Environmental Protection Agency's 2009 endangerment finding, which classified greenhouse gases as a threat to public health and formed the legal basis for federal climate regulations, and concurrently rescinds vehicle emission standards.
International Olympic Committee disqualifies Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych from competing due to his helmet,
The International Olympic Committee disqualifies Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych from competing due to his helmet, which has images of Ukrainian athletes killed by Russian Armed Forces.
Four people are killed and two others are injured in a Russian airstrike on Bohodukhiv, Kharkiv Oblast, Ukraine
Four people are killed and two others are injured in a Russian airstrike on Bohodukhiv, Kharkiv Oblast, Ukraine.
Review of Northern Ireland's gender identity services indicates that Northern Ireland is to be part of a clinical trial to assess the risks and benefits of…
A review of Northern Ireland's gender identity services indicates that Northern Ireland is to be part of a clinical trial to assess the risks and benefits of puberty-blocking drugs in children who question their gender.
Israeli airstrike destroys a residential building in Gaza City, Palestine, killing four people and injuring dozens of others
An Israeli airstrike destroys a residential building in Gaza City, Palestine, killing four people and injuring dozens of others.
In American football, the Seattle Seahawks defeat the New England Patriots, 29–13, to win their second Super Bowl, and their first in 12 years.
In American football, the Seattle Seahawks defeat the New England Patriots, 29–13, to win their second Super Bowl, and their first in 12 years. Seahawks running back (RB) Kenneth Walker III is awarded MVP, the first RB to receive the award in 28 years.
Israeli airstrike destroys a residential building outside the areas controlled by Israel in Zaytun Quarter, Gaza Strip, Palestine
An Israeli airstrike destroys a residential building outside the areas controlled by Israel in Zaytun Quarter, Gaza Strip, Palestine.
It is announced that Boucher Road Playing Fields in Belfast, which has hosted gigs by artists and groups such as Bruce Springsteen and Snow Patrol, is to return to use
It is announced that Boucher Road Playing Fields in Belfast, which has hosted gigs by artists and groups such as Bruce Springsteen and Snow Patrol, is to return to use as sports fields and the community, it is announced.
Further 22 sets of infant remains are recovered from the former site of the Tuam Mother and Baby home in County Galway, Ireland, bringing the total to 33 sets of remains
A further 22 sets of infant remains are recovered from the former site of the Tuam Mother and Baby home in County Galway, Ireland, bringing the total to 33 sets of remains.
Opening ceremony for the Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, is held
The opening ceremony for the Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, is held.
Match between Finland and Canada in the women's ice hockey tournament at the Winter Olympics is postponed to February 12
The match between Finland and Canada in the women's ice hockey tournament at the Winter Olympics is postponed to February 12 after a norovirus outbreak affected 13 members of the Finnish team.
Police Service of Northern Ireland confirms that some officers whose names were published during a data breach in 2023 have now had their names published on Northern…
The Police Service of Northern Ireland confirms that some officers whose names were published during a data breach in 2023 have now had their names published on Northern Ireland court websites.
Woolwich Crown Court finds three out of six members of Palestine Action not guilty of aggravated robbery relating to a raid on a building owned by Israeli weapons…
The Woolwich Crown Court finds three out of six members of Palestine Action not guilty of aggravated robbery relating to a raid on a building owned by Israeli weapons manufacturer Elbit Systems in Bristol, England, United Kingdom, while charges on criminal damage and violent disorder received partial or no verdicts. Five are released on bail.
United Kingdom's Ofcom announces that it is continuing its investigation of Twitter-owned chatbot Grok
The United Kingdom's Ofcom announces that it is continuing its investigation of Twitter-owned chatbot Grok, and that the Information Commissioner's Office has opened its own investigation.
Queen's University Belfast announces it will sever ties with Senator George Mitchell over his links to Jeffrey Epstein
Queen's University Belfast announces it will sever ties with Senator George Mitchell over his links to Jeffrey Epstein.
In handball, Denmark defeats Germany 34–27 and becomes European Champions in addition to being the reigning World and Olympic Champions
In handball, Denmark defeats Germany 34–27 and becomes European Champions in addition to being the reigning World and Olympic Champions.
In tennis, Spanish player Carlos Alcaraz defeats Serbian player Novak Djokovic in the men's singles final 2–6, 6–2, 6–3, 7–5, to win his first Australian Open title
In tennis, Spanish player Carlos Alcaraz defeats Serbian player Novak Djokovic in the men's singles final 2–6, 6–2, 6–3, 7–5, to win his first Australian Open title, becoming the youngest man to complete the career Grand Slam in singles.
2026 Ulster Unionist Party leadership election: Jon Burrows officially becomes leader of the Ulster Unionist Party
2026 Ulster Unionist Party leadership election: Jon Burrows officially becomes leader of the Ulster Unionist Party.
In tennis, Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan wins her first Australian Open title and second major title after defeating Aryna Sabalenka in the women's singles final in three sets
In tennis, Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan wins her first Australian Open title and second major title after defeating Aryna Sabalenka in the women's singles final in three sets, 6–4, 4–6, 6–4.
Heavy rain causes widespread disruption across Northern Ireland
Heavy rain causes widespread disruption across Northern Ireland.