Great Britain

Donald Trump has responded to the suspected bomb plot at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire, saying US and British authorities worked together to catch those responsible. 'Working with Britain, it was an amazing job,' Trump said, adding that the suspects were under investigation and had been planning major damage to the base. He credited the joint effort: 'working with the British worked out great and we got them.'

Avanti West Coast, the operator of rail services on the West Coast Main Line between London, the Midlands, northern England and Scotland, will be brought back into public ownership in March. The move forms part of the UK government's wider programme of renationalising failing private rail operators under Great British Railways reform. The announcement is drawing attention from passengers and transport commentators, many of whom have long criticised the operator for delays, cancellations and poor service.

India are playing the West Indies in a one-day international series, with Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in the spotlight as they chase several of Sachin Tendulkar's ODI batting records. Fans in India, Australia, Canada and Britain are following the matches closely, discussing whether the senior batsmen can close in on the former great's milestones during the series.

British track cyclist Katy Marchant, an Olympic gold medallist, has announced her retirement from the sport. Marchant won team sprint gold for Great Britain at the Paris 2024 Games, capping a career that also included bronze at Rio 2016. Her departure marks the end of a notable era for British sprint cycling.

The Royal Mint in Great Britain is producing a series of coins dedicated to Cluedo, the classic detective board game. The coins mark the game's enduring cultural status in Britain, where it was created in the 1940s. Interest is circulating on German-language sites, where the minting news has been picked up and shared.

'Wales rugby online' is a search term people in Great Britain are using, likely to find live streams and viewing information for Wales rugby matches. Current posts point to the Wales Women's rugby union team: there is a tribute to Georgia Evans ahead of her 50th cap, and guides on how to watch Wales Women take on the USA for free, including TV channel details and kickoff time. Interest appears tied to finding online coverage of the Women's international.

The World Skate Games 2026 are being held in Asunción, Paraguay, with skateboarding among the headline sports. Olympic champion Sky Brown of Great Britain, Japan-born Korean park star Kang Juni and Brazilian world champion Augusto Akio are among the leading names competing, and organisers and Olympic media have published details on how fans can follow the action live.