Legend has it that if Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow there will be six more weeks of winter, if not, spring is around the corner.
‘Pay and smile’ – Rome visitors face Trevi Fountain charge
Italy’s capital city has introduced a €2 fee to access the viewing area of its iconic fountain, which had previously been free to visit.
‘Superhuman’ teen swims hours to save family stranded off Australian coast
The 13-year-old swam 4km in rough water after his mother and siblings were swept out to see off the coast of Western Australia.
Beijing criticises Dalai Lama Grammy win as ‘manipulation’
The Buddhist spiritual leader is recognised in the audiobook category for his meditations.
Beijing criticises Dalai Lama Grammy win as ‘manipulation’
The Buddhist spiritual leader is recognised in the audiobook category for his meditations.
Australian woman dies after becoming snagged in ski lift in Japan
The 22-year-old became caught in a chairlift and was suspended in midair before having a heart attack, officials say.
Trump threatens to sue Trevor Noah over Epstein joke at Grammys
The US president labels Noah a “total loser” over a joke he told on stage during the awards ceremony.
Boy, 5, and father detained by ICE return to Minnesota after release
The boy was released on the order of a judge who said his detention was “cruel” and “bereft of human decency”.
Eighty kidnapped Nigerians return home after escape
They were among 177 people seized last month from three churches in northern Kaduna state.
Bad Bunny makes Grammy history as stars protest against ICE
Other prizes went to Billie Eilish, Olivia Dean and Lady Gaga, at a ceremony dominated by politics.


