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Two jailed over plot to attack Jewish community
Walid Saadaoui and Amar Hussein planned to carry out an "Isis-inspired plot", a court hears.
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 16:16:43 GMT

Watch: How Andrew's BBC interview compares to what Epstein emails tell us now
Following the latest release of the Epstein files, claims made by the then Prince Andrew in 2019 are under fresh scrutiny.
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 11:31:06 GMT

Palestine Action ban ruled unlawful but group remains proscribed for now
Three judges rule against the Home Office in a massive blow to the government, but say the ban must remain until a further hearing.
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 15:06:30 GMT

US politicians urge Mandelson to give evidence over Epstein
Lord Mandelson has previously expressed his regret for his continued association with Jeffrey Epstein.
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 19:16:30 GMT

Two Britons among three dead in French Alps avalanche
The Britons had been part of a group of five people accompanied by an instructor, skiing off-piste in Val d'Isère.
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 20:41:01 GMT

Six possible effects of Trump's climate policy change
The announcement on Thursday removes the legal bedrock for much of US environmental legislation.
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 19:08:07 GMT

Boxers, dancers and weightlifters - the war dead pictured on banned Ukrainian slider's helmet
Vladyslav Heraskevych's helmet depicts fellow athletes who have been killed since Russia's full-scale invasion of his country.
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 18:14:06 GMT

Andrew facing claim he shared Treasury document with banking contact
Reports suggest the former prince shared a Treasury document when he was serving as trade envoy.
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 19:03:34 GMT

Fresh snow and ice warnings issued for weekend
The weather will turn markedly colder, with a new front bringing in potentially more snow.
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 17:49:18 GMT

Don Lemon pleads not guilty in Minnesota church protest case
The former CNN host and eight others have been charged for interrupting a church service to protest immigration raids in the state.
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 20:53:59 GMT

Former SNP chief executive accused of embezzling £459,000 over 12-year period
The former SNP chief executive is accused of illicitly purchasing items including luxury goods, jewellery, cosmetics, two cars and a motorhome.
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 17:57:53 GMT

Surprise winner as Australia's Baff wins snowboard cross gold
Watch as Australia's Josie Baff wins gold in the women's snowboard cross at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 14:37:29 GMT

Vomiting Musgrave battles heat & Norwegians to set new best
The 35-year-old Scot finished sixth in the 10km interval start freestyle to post Britain's best finish in a Winter Olympic cross-country skiing event.
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 14:10:38 GMT

Vonn needs more surgery but 'feels more like herself'
Lindsey Vonn says she is "finally feeling" more like herself but will require at least two more operations on the broken leg she sustained in a crash at the Winter Olympics on Sunday.
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 18:42:51 GMT

Do GB athletes get paid at the Winter Olympics?
BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains how Great Britain's athletes are paid at the 2026 Winter Olympics
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 11:21:49 GMT

The science of soulmates: Is there someone out there exactly right for you?
For many, the idea of soulmates still shapes how love is understood.
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:01:47 GMT

Former hotel entertainer who plotted deadly gun attack
Walid Saadaoui, who used to arrange holiday dance shows and quizzes, plotted a mass killing spree.
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 14:51:23 GMT

BBC at memorial for Gen Z protesters after landmark election in Bangladesh
BBC South Asia correspondent Azadeh Moshiri visited Sheikh Hasina's former residence which is now a memorial for the student protesters killed in the 2024 uprising.
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 16:53:15 GMT

Fancy a dip? The new places that could become official bathing spots
The government says the plans would increase the number of England's official bathing sites to 464.
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 06:18:14 GMT

'My husband stole £600k for sex and antiques' - medication side effects tearing families apart
Side effects of a common Parkinson’s medications had devastating consequences on one family, BBC hears.
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 06:02:40 GMT

Why I decided to start 'gentle parenting'
Kelly explains why she decided to try a different approach to parenting and the impact it has had on her child.
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:06:59 GMT

Weekly quiz: What was written on Bad Bunny's ball at the Super Bowl?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 17:43:56 GMT

Bad Bunny shoots up UK charts after Super Bowl show
The Puerto Rican superstar has achieved a new career best in the UK albums and singles charts.
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 19:08:56 GMT

Brother of Laos methanol victim says £135 fines 'an absolute joke'
Ten people linked to six deaths at a hostel in Laos are given suspended sentences and fines.
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 12:12:49 GMT

World's rules-based order 'no longer exists', Germany's Merz warns
"Our freedom is not guaranteed" in an era of big powers, the German chancellor tells Munich's security summit.
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 18:52:25 GMT

Stars offer support after husband of influencer Lorna Luxe dies
Luxe announced his death to her 1.7 million Instagram followers, saying she was "heartbroken".
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 15:15:36 GMT

Top Goldman Sachs lawyer who called Epstein 'Uncle Jeffrey' resigns
Emails show the high-flying attorney likened the convicted paedophile to "an older brother" and accepted luxury gifts.
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 17:10:45 GMT

ICE agents may have lied about shooting of migrant in Minneapolis, officials say
ICE chief Todd Lyons says the two officers were immediately placed on administrative leave.
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 21:47:07 GMT

High Court dismisses challenge to single-sex toilet guidance
Campaigners claimed the guidance for employers, such as hospitals, shops and restaurants, was "legally flawed" and "overly simplistic".
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 16:57:01 GMT

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Sir Jim Ratcliffe Says Sorry (To Some) For 'Colonised' Comments
And an update from Tehran.
Wed, 11 Feb 2026 20:50:00 GMT

Has Jeff Bezos brought down the Washington Post?
The Amazon boss has gutted a third of the workforce at the iconic newspaper
Wed, 11 Feb 2026 19:53:00 GMT

Weston wins emphatic skeleton gold for first GB medal
Matt Weston cements his status as the best skeleton racer in the world as he makes history by winning Olympic gold in emphatic fashion in Cortina, securing Team GB’s first medal of the 2026 Winter Games.
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 21:00:45 GMT

'Intense, aggressive, entertaining' - what will Tudor bring to Spurs?
After Igor Tudor agrees to take charge of Tottenham for the remainder of the season, BBC Sport takes a look at what supporters can expect to see from his side.
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 19:59:35 GMT

Wardley defends title in all-British bout with Dubois
Fabio Wardley will make the first defence of his world heavyweight title against Daniel Dubois in all-British affair on Saturday, 9 May in Manchester.
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 21:21:54 GMT

'Matt Weston, take a bow!' - Team GB win first medal at 2026 Games
Matt Weston wins the first medal for Team GB at the 2026 Winter Olympics, taking home the men's skeleton gold at Milan-Cortina.
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 21:31:43 GMT