News24 | 3 Doors Down lead singer Brad Arnold dead at 47

Brad Arnold, a founder and lead singer of American rock band 3 Doors Down, died on Saturday, nine months after disclosing that he had kidney cancer, the group said.

News24 | What’s in City Press: Steenhuisen’s message to his successor | Groenewald’s successful prison shake-up

A selection of the top stories in this week’s edition of City Press, all in one convenient place.

News24 | UPDATE | Pretorius was a person of interest in Witness D’s murder, police say

Wiandre Pretorius, who died by suicide on Saturday, was a person of interest in the murder of Marius van der Merwe, who was known as “Witness D”, police confirmed.

Ridon to Madriaga: Confirm Duterte’s confidential fund beneficiaries

MANILA, Philippines — Ramil Madriaga, the alleged former aide of Vice President Sara Duterte, should confirm the identities of those who supposedly benefited from Duterte’s confidential funds, House Committee on Public Accounts Chair Terry Ridon said on Sunday. He issued the statement after Madriaga, who previously claimed he had handled funds for the vice president,

Farmers ask Marcos to stop iron sand mining in Leyte, protect farms

TACLOBAN CITY — Farmers from several barangays in MacArthur town, Leyte have appealed to President Marcos Jr. to intervene and halt proposed iron sand mining in their communities, warning that the project threatens their livelihoods, food security and the environment. Residents from the barangays of Maya, Pongon, Liwayway and Romualdez held a candlelight vigil on

Removal of political billboards applies only within police properties – PNP

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Sunday clarified that its order to ban and remove politically branded signages applies only within its own premises. “The PNP clarifies that its directive on the prohibition and removal of politically branded signages refers specifically to materials displayed within PNP properties and premises, including police stations,

Early registration gives Western Visayas schools preparation head start

ILOILO CITY — With more than half of expected enrollees already pre-listed for School Year 2026–2027, public schools in Western Visayas are gaining a clearer picture of who their learners are—and what they need—months before classes formally open. As of Friday, Feb. 6, a total of 90,685 learners, or 55.53 percent of the projected enrollment, have

Fallen tree blocks zigzag road in Quezon

LUCENA CITY — Motorists were temporarily barred from using the zigzag road at the Quezon Protected Landscape after a fallen tree blocked the way in Pagbilao town, police said. Pagbilao police reported that at 11:30 a.m., a large tree fell and obstructed the old zigzag road in Barangay Silangang Malicboy. In a public advisory posted on

PNP probes supposed kill plot vs Cebu governor

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Sunday said it is already investigating the death threat made against Cebu Governor Pamela “Pam” Baricuatro. This was after the governor bore an alleged P2.5 million bounty on her life, with a hired killer from Mindanao having been tasked with the hit—allegedly planned to take place

Elderly killed in road collision involving a patrol car in Bohol town

TAGBILARAN CITY, BOHOL, Philippines — An 80-year-old woman was killed when a patrol car of the Jagna municipal police station (MPS) collided with a motorola (a variation of a tricycle) along the national highway of Barangay Tangohay in Dimiao town, Bohol on Sunday, February 8. Police Staff Sergeant Kenneth Abangan, desk officer of the Dimiao MPS, said the tricycle,

1 dead, mandatory evacuation ordered in Catanduanes due to flooding

LEGAZPI CITY, ALBAY, Philippines — The provincial government of Catanduanes ordered the mandatory evacuation of residents in high-risk areas on Sunday (Feb. 8) as heavy rains brought by a shear line triggered flooding and landslides in several towns. Affected areas include San Miguel, Viga, Bato, and Bagamanoc towns. Governor Patrick Alain Azanza directed all mayors and

EXCLUSIVE: Salman Khan’s Battle Of Galwan to release on Independence Day 2026

<p>Earlier in the day, Bollywood Hungama announced that the much-awaited film, Battle Of Galwan, might not be able to make it on April 17, as scheduled. The news went viral as soon as it went live. We now bring to you another exciting update – the new release date of the Salman Khan-starrer.</p><p></p><p>A source told Bollywood Hungama, “Battle Of Galwan has indeed been postponed and it’ll now release on August 14, 2026. Salman Khan and the makers are of the opinion that it would be a better date since India’s Independence Day falls on August 15. The patriotic sentiment will be at an all-time high and Battle Of Galwan would be an ideal flick to watch in this period.”</p><p>The source further said, “The makers are expected to shortly announce the new release date of Battle Of Galwan officially.”</p><p>Earlier, Bollywood Hungama, in its article, carried a quote from a source who explained the reason for the delay, “The shoot is not yet over and the reshoot is taking more time than expected. From Monday, February 9, a one-week schedule will commence in the Golden Tobacco Factory in Mumbai. After this schedule gets over, a few more days of shooting are left and by February-end, it’ll be a wrap.”</p><p>The source further said, “Director Apoorva Lakhia will begin editing the reshot portions. And that’s not all. As per the rules, Battle Of Galwan needs to be shown to the Ministry of Defence and this process might also take time. Due to these two reasons, the makers feel that they would not be able to meet the April 17 deadline. Salman Khan is clear that such a special, patriotic film needs to be nurtured well. He has told the team of the film that they should not rush through the process and take their time in ensuring that the final product looks appealing, compelling and cinematic.”</p><p>Interestingly, Battle Of Galwan will now clash with Kartik Aaryan-starrer Naagzilla.</p><p>Also Read: Salman Khan back on Battle Of Galwan sets for 15-day additional shoot and patchwork; action scene added</p>

Ayushmann Khurrana starrer Pati Patni Aur Woh Do gets new release date; deets inside

<p>The upcoming comedy Pati Patni Aur Woh Do, starring Ayushmann Khurrana, Sara Ali Khan, Wamiqa Gabbi, and Rakul Preet Singh, has officially received a new release date. The film, directed by Mudassar Aziz, will now arrive in cinemas on May 15, 2026, the makers have confirmed.</p><p></p><p>The announcement puts to rest recent speculation surrounding the film’s release plans. Earlier Bollywood Hungama had spoken about the postponement of its release on February 5 wherein a source was quoted saying, “Pati Patni Aur Woh Do will not arrive in cinemas on March 4 as planned because the post-production is not yet complete and a song also remains to be shot. The makers are clear that they have made a special film and don’t want to rush through the process. They want to devote time and effort into ensuring that the final product turns out to be entertaining as well as enticing for the audience. Hence, they decided to postpone the release.”</p><p>The updated release date reflects that decision, allowing the makers a clearer runway to fine-tune the final cut. Given the ensemble cast and the genre’s wide appeal, the shift is being seen as a strategic move rather than a setback.</p><p>Produced by Bhushan Kumar and Renu Ravi Chopra, with Juno Chopra serving as creative producer, Pati Patni Aur Woh Do introduces audiences to the world of Prajapati Pandey, with Ayushmann Khurrana leading the narrative. While details of the plot have been kept under wraps, the film is expected to carry forward the humour and situational comedy associated with the franchise, while offering a fresh take with a new cast and dynamics.</p><p>The film also marks an interesting collaboration between Ayushmann Khurrana and Sara Ali Khan, alongside Wamiqa Gabbi and Rakul Preet Singh, making it one of the more anticipated ensemble comedies in the pipeline.</p><p>The earlier instalment, Pati Patni Aur Woh (2019), directed by Mudassar Aziz and starring Kartik Aaryan, Bhumi Pednekar, and Ananya Panday, proved to be a commercial success, setting a solid benchmark for the upcoming sequel. With expectations riding high and a new release date locked, Pati Patni Aur Woh Do now gears up for its theatrical debut in May 2026, positioning itself as a key summer release in the Hindi film calendar.</p><p>Also Read: Ayushmann Khurrana, Sara Ali Khan, Wamiqa Gabbi and Rakul Preet Singh starrer Pati Patni Aur Woh Do to release on Holi, first poster unveiled</p>

Karan Johar, Vicky Kaushal, Ananya Panday and others attend day 2 of the 100-year celebration event of RSS in Mumbai

<p>The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) completed 100 years in 2025. As part of its centenary celebrations, a grand two-day event is being held at a sprawling auditorium in Mumbai. The first day of the event took place on Saturday, February 7, with several prominent personalities from various fields in attendance. The Bollywood film fraternity was not far behind and many celebs attended the first day of the event like superstars Salman Khan and Ranbir Kapoor, filmmakers Mohit Suri, Subhash Ghai, Nitesh Tiwari, Mahaveer Jain, Om Raut, Vikram Malhotra, lyricist Prasoon Joshi and others.</p><p></p><p>The second day of the event was also star-studded. While Ranbir attended the first day of the event, his Love &amp; War co-star Vicky Kaushal made his presence felt on day 2. Karan Johar and Ananya Panday were also present and they were joined by veteran actor Jackie Shroff, the evergreen Raveena Tandon and Shilpa Shetty, music composer Pritam Chakraborty, singer Adnan Sami, television star Rupali Ganguly, Marathi actor Subodh Bhave, talented performer Viineet Kumar Siingh, and filmmakers Nitesh Tiwari, Madhur Bhandarkar, Mahesh Manjrekar, Aanand, L Rai, Amar Kaushik, Amit Sharma, Ramesh Taurani, Anand Pandit, Divyansh Jain (Mahaveer Jain's nephew), Boney Kapoor and Abhishek Sharma, Arunabh Kumar and others.</p><p>On the film front, Ananya Panday and Karan Johar are gearing up for their romantic flick, Chand Mera Dil. It also stars Lakshya of Kill (2024) and The Ba***ds Of Bollywood (2025) fame and is directed by Vivek Soni, whose Netflix original Aap Jaisa Koi (2025), starring R Madhavan and Fatima Sana Shaikh, received rave reviews.</p><p></p><p>Ananya Panday and Karan Johar’s last film together, Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri (2025), was released in cinemas on Christmas. It recently premiered on Amazon Prime Video on rent. Meanwhile, Ananya is currently working on the second season of Call Me Bae. Incidentally, the slice-of-life show is also backed by Karan Johar.</p><p>Besides Call Me Bae Season 2 and Chand Mera Dil, Karan Johar is also gearing up for the Konkona Sen Sharma-Pratibha Ranta Netflix film Accused, Kartik Aaryan-starrer Naagzilla, Ayushmann Khurrana-Sara Ali Khan untitled flick, a thriller with Aditya Roy Kapur etc.</p><p>Also Read: Salman Khan, Ranbir Kapoor and others attend the 100-year celebration event of RSS in Mumbai</p>

Snoop Dogg salutes Johnson's rapid run

Snoop Dogg shows his appreciation for Breezy Johnson's women's downhill effort.

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Winter Olympics live: Skiing legend Lindsey Vonn crashes hard in women’s downhill

<p>Vonn ruptured her ACL less than two weeks before the event but will go for a medal in her return from retirement</p>

Basant festivities in Lahore can continue till 5am on Monday, announces Punjab CM Maryam

<p>Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz announced on Sunday that Basant festivities in Lahore could continue till 5am on Monday, extending the previous deadline that was set to end today.</p> <figure class="media w-full w-full media--left media--embed media--uneven media--tweet"> <div class="media__item media__item--twitter "><span> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"> <a href="https://twitter.com/MaryamNSharif/status/2020444360438108484"></a> </blockquote> </span></div> </figure> <p>Previously, the Punjab government had given the <a href="https://www.dawn.com/news/1960318">approval</a> for Basant celebrations in the provincial capital for just three days, from February 6-8.</p> <p>But the provincial chief executive said in a post on social media platform X today: “In view of the splendid events, celebrations and joy of Basant in Lahore, Punjab and entire Pakistan … I am happy to announce that the time for Basant celebrations has been extended until 5am tomorrow morning.”</p> <p>She said the extension was a “gift for the people of Lahore” who celebrated Basant with full discipline and strictly adhered to all safety standard operating procedures.</p> <p>“Please continue the celebrations in a safe manner; stay away from electricity wires, secure your rooftops, and follow all instructions. Let’s make this historic Basant joyful, safe, and memorable for everyone!” she added.</p> <p>Basant Panchami, with ‘panchami’ meaning the fifth day of the lunar month <em>Magh</em>, is a celebration of future crop prosperity, spring, and good luck.</p> <p>The kite-flying festival was banned in 2007 in Punjab because of an increasing number of deaths and serious injuries caused by sharp strings, particularly to motorcyclists and pillion riders, as well as by celebratory gunfire.</p> <hr /> <p><em>More to follow</em></p>

Vonn crashes in Olympic downhill after ACL injury

Lindsey Vonn crashes in the women's downhill competition at the Winter Olympics nine days after rupturing her left anterior cruciate ligament.

Sheriff in Nancy Guthrie Search Spotted at Basketball Game

Chris Nanos has come under intense scrutiny over admitted mishaps in the search for &quot;Today&quot; show anchor Savannah Guthrie&#039;s mother.

Bangladesh Cricket Board president lands in Lahore, set to meet PCB chief Naqvi

<p>Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) President Aminul Islam on Sunday landed in Lahore and is set to hold multiple meetings, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said.</p> <p>He was welcomed at the airport by senior officials.</p> <p>According to the PCB press release, Islam will hold a meeting with PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi, who also serves as the interior minister.</p> <p>The BCB chief’s visit comes a day after the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup commenced.</p> <p>The 20-team tournament has been overshadowed by an acrimonious political build-up after Bangladesh, who refused to play in India citing security concerns, were replaced by Scotland.</p> <hr /> <p><em>More to follow</em></p>

Lindsey Vonn crashes in downhill race at Milano Cortina Games

Lindsey Vonn came out of retirement to compete in the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Games.

A $700 blood test promises to detect 50 different kinds of cancer. The results come with major caveats.

A new Super Bowl ad from Hims & Hers telehealth touts a blood test for cancer. It's $700, but it's not a replacement for regular screening.

Polls wrap up in Thailand's election, incumbent PM seeks new term

Vote counting was underway in Thailand's early general election on Sunday, seen as a three-way race among competing visions of progressive, populist and old-fashioned patronage politics. Coalition negotiations are expected to follow soon after, with no party forecast to secure an overall majority. Details by FRANCE 24 correspondant in Bangkok, Tommy Walker.