Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for Feb. 17, No. 512Looking for the most recent regular Connections answers? Click here for today's Connections hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle and Strands puzzles.Today's Connections: Sports Edition is a bit of a mix. I enjoyed the blue and purple categories...

Artemis II: Why is Nasa sending people back to the Moon?First stop, the Moon. Next stop, Mars? Why Nasa's mission matters Rebecca Morelle,Science editorandAlison Francis,Senior science journalistGetty ImagesIn just a few days Nasa is planning to launch the Artemis II mission, sending four astronauts on their way to the Moon.Their voyage around our nearest neighbour will pave the way for a lunar...

Australian PM apologises for 'inappropriate' comments about Kylie MinogueAustralian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has apologised "unequivocally" for comments he made about popstar Kylie Minogue in a podcast interview last week.The leader had made an appearance on the Bush Deep podcast with comedian Nikki Osborne, who asked him to place celebrities Kylie Minogue, Nicole Kidman and Rhonda...

Tunisian anti‑racism activist Saadia Mosbah sentenced to eight years for money launderingLeading anti‑racism activist in Tunisia jailed for eight yearsNurPhotoRights groups say the case signals a worsening crackdown on people who speak out against the authoritiesA Tunisian court has sentenced human rights activist Saadia Mosbah to eight years in prison and fined her £26,000 ($35,000). Mosbah,...

Israeli soldiers shot a Palestinian boy and stood around as he bled to death, video showsJoel GunterReporting from the occupied West BankBBCJad's father stands next to a memorial poster on their front door. "My son did not pose a threat to those soldiers," he saidThis story contains details and video that some readers may find distressing.Last November, a 14-year-old Palestinian boy named Jad...