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Russia won't accept Nato troops in Ukraine, Lavrov says after talks with US
The meeting was the first time since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine that Russian and American delegations are known to have met face-to-face.
Tue, 18 Feb 2025 17:20:53 GMT

Pub shooting suspect rang friend and said 'she's dead'
The man thought to have shot Lisa Smith on Valentine's Day is Edvard Stockings, the BBC understands.
Tue, 18 Feb 2025 18:31:48 GMT

Hamas says it will return bodies of four hostages including Bibas family
The Palestinian group claims that Shiri and her children Kfir and Ariel were killed in Israeli bombardment. Israel has not confirmed this.
Tue, 18 Feb 2025 16:04:51 GMT

Detained Britons charged with espionage in Iran
Craig and Lindsay Foreman had been on a motorbike trip across the world but were arrested in January.
Tue, 18 Feb 2025 17:08:17 GMT

Judge 'deeply troubled' by PMQs exchange on Gazans settling in UK
Lady Chief Justice Baroness Sue Carr says a question asked by Kemi Badenoch and the answer given by Sir Keir Starmer were both "unacceptable".
Tue, 18 Feb 2025 16:48:47 GMT

Watch: Toronto plane crash analysed by aviation experts
Two aviation experts have analysed footage of the plane crash and explored what might have caused it.
Tue, 18 Feb 2025 17:17:19 GMT

Rebels leave families devastated in wake of DR Congo advance
The BBC meets residents of Goma following the rebel takeover and those being forced by the M23 to leave camps.
Tue, 18 Feb 2025 17:52:14 GMT

Scottish government accused of 'cowardice' in gender row
Conservatives clashed with the government after their calls for a statement on single-sex spaces were rejected.
Tue, 18 Feb 2025 18:06:23 GMT

Families evacuated as 'terrifying' sinkhole appears
People were told "get out as quickly as possible" as the hole grew to 62ft by 10ft in a Surrey street.
Tue, 18 Feb 2025 15:37:56 GMT

Woman charged over 1978 death of five-year-old girl
Five-year-old Andrea Bernard went to hospital after she was assaulted in Thornton Heath, in 1978.
Tue, 18 Feb 2025 17:00:36 GMT

Prankster sends Glasgow runners on lengthy detour
About 30 runners in the Castlemilk trail race were sent in the wrong direction by someone posing as a marshal.
Tue, 18 Feb 2025 16:55:47 GMT

Why did a plane crash in Toronto, and how did everyone survive?
The plane's safety features have been praised, as have the response from the crew and emergency teams.
Tue, 18 Feb 2025 15:08:55 GMT

Europe's leaders divided over their tactics with Trump
Several European countries are furious at feeling they have to dance to the US tune on Ukraine, says Katya Adler.
Tue, 18 Feb 2025 15:29:50 GMT

Anorexia made me hide in toilets at meal times - but it's OK to talk about it
Conor Doherty, who is from Londonderry, says he developed anorexia when he was 13 years old.
Tue, 18 Feb 2025 13:18:00 GMT

Tensions laid bare as Germans worry about immigration ahead of election
In the western city of Oberhausen the BBC finds conflicting attitudes towards immigration ahead of the vote.
Tue, 18 Feb 2025 11:23:05 GMT

'It's out of this world' - Everton fans get first glimpse of new stadium
Everton fans get their first view inside the club's new ground at a Bramley-Moore Dock Stadium test event.
Tue, 18 Feb 2025 14:54:34 GMT

Energy bills forecast to rise by £85 a year
Cornwall Insight predicts that the energy regulator will hike gas and electricity prices by 5%.
Tue, 18 Feb 2025 16:42:21 GMT

Who was at the table at US-Russia talks in Saudi Arabia?
Three Americans and two Russians took part in the negotiations and agreed to reset diplomatic relations.
Tue, 18 Feb 2025 17:40:09 GMT

Meghan puts new label on jams and lifestyle range
The Duchess of Sussex reveals "As Ever" will be the new name for her home and cooking range.
Tue, 18 Feb 2025 13:19:42 GMT

Man jailed for abusive emails to politicians Jess Phillips and Sadiq Khan
Jack Bennett pleaded guilty to five charges and was jailed for 28 weeks at Exeter Magistrates Court.
Tue, 18 Feb 2025 12:50:34 GMT

Villagers killed execution-style in Sudan, activists say
More than 200 civilians have been killed by paramilitaries, a rights group says.
Tue, 18 Feb 2025 13:33:35 GMT

Peaky Blinders will continue beyond film, says creator Steven Knight
The show's creator Steven Knight says "it's not over" once the upcoming film has been released.
Tue, 18 Feb 2025 12:10:15 GMT

'Everyone must go': New Zealand's tourism drive draws criticism
What was meant as a catchy tagline has been dubbed tone-deaf amid high emigration and unemployment.
Tue, 18 Feb 2025 09:41:10 GMT

Russell has 'no intention' of speaking to Verstappen
George Russell says he has "no intention" of speaking to Max Verstappen to clear the air following their row at the end of last season.
Tue, 18 Feb 2025 17:50:40 GMT

England make one change as Chessum starts at lock
Ollie Chessum will make his first England start in nearly a year after being named in the second row for Saturday's Calcutta Cup match against Scotland at Allianz Stadium.
Tue, 18 Feb 2025 15:34:45 GMT

Murray to continue as Djokovic's coach 'indefinitely'
Novak Djokovic says the partnership with Andy Murray as his coach will continue "indefinitely".
Tue, 18 Feb 2025 15:28:32 GMT

'It's out of this world' - Everton fans get first glimpse of new stadium
Everton fans get their first view inside the club's new ground at a Bramley-Moore Dock Stadium test event.
Tue, 18 Feb 2025 14:54:34 GMT

What does new Jaguars deal mean for Rees-Zammit?
Louis Rees-Zammit has re-signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars, but what does the deal mean for the former Wales rugby star?
Tue, 18 Feb 2025 17:39:41 GMT

Four games in 48 hours - US superfan's whirlwind London tour
Four venues, three leagues, more than six hours of football, almost 67,000 steps and all in less than 48 hours. One San Diego-based Spurs fan's manic weekend in London.
Tue, 18 Feb 2025 14:16:27 GMT

Robson 'honoured' to bring women's game back to Queen's
Former British number one Laura Robson says it is a "huge honour" to welcome women's professional tennis back to Queen's for the first time in more than 50 years.
Tue, 18 Feb 2025 18:11:54 GMT

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Americanswers... on 5 Live! Will the US leave Nato?
And will Trump exclude Europe from Ukraine peace talks?
Mon, 17 Feb 2025 17:58:00 GMT

How can Europe defend itself without the US?
President Trump’s threat to stop funding European defence could have lasting consequences.
Tue, 18 Feb 2025 06:30:00 GMT