Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan's health is a growing concern, prompting appeals for medical attention from former cricket legends, while international negotiations over Iran's nuclear program continue, and a cheating scandal rocks the Winter Olympics. Additionally, two British skiers were identified after a fatal avalanche in the French Alps, and a luxury car rental company faces logistical challenges.
A group of 14 former international cricketers, including many who played against Imran Khan, appealed to the Pakistani government to provide immediate medical care for the former cricket captain and prime minister, according to Al Jazeera. The appeal comes amid reports that Khan has been denied appropriate medical treatment during his incarceration. Supporters of Khan and members of his political party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), have held protest sit-ins outside the Pakistani parliament in recent days, Al Jazeera reported on February 17, 2026.
Meanwhile, in Geneva, Switzerland, negotiations between the United States and Iran are underway to resolve the long-running nuclear dispute, as reported by Sky News. Donald Trump warned Iran of "consequences" if the talks fail to produce an agreement. Sky News also reported that Washington has sent a second aircraft carrier to the Middle East and is preparing for a possible military campaign if the negotiations are inconclusive, according to officials.
In other news, two British skiers who died in an avalanche at a French Alps ski resort last week were identified as Stuart Leslie and Shaun Overy, Sky News reported. The tragedy, which also claimed the life of a French national, occurred in Val d'Isere, a village in southeastern France. Meteo-France, the country's national weather forecaster, had issued a red avalanche warning the day before the incident. A friend of Mr. Leslie described him as someone who "lived life to the absolute maximum," according to Sky News.
The Winter Olympics are also facing a scandal. A cheating row over "double-touching" has rattled curling at the Milano-Cortina Games, challenging the sport's culture of trust and self-officiating, Euronews reported. The controversy began when Oskar Eriksson of Sweden accused Canadian Marc Kennedy of breaking the rules.
Finally, Dream Luxury Rental, a Detroit-area company, faced logistical challenges in transporting a Rolls-Royce Dawn convertible from Miami, according to MIT Technology Review. Sam Zahr, the director of operations, explained that the car was a desirable addition to their fleet. The company uses Central Dispatch, an online marketplace, to arrange vehicle shipments.
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