Bangladesh’s election tests the power of Gen Z
February 12, 2026
Bangladesh’s first post-uprising election tests whether a new generation can truly reshape power.
US reopens airspace over El Paso after claim of cartel drone infiltration
February 12, 2026
The Trump administration's swift reversal has provoked questions about the legitimacy of the foreign drone claims.
Britney Spears sells rights to music catalogue
February 12, 2026
Pop star Britney Spears has sold her rights to her music catalogue to independent music publisher Primary Wave, the latest artist to strike a deal for her work.
Labour can win political argument for closer EU ties, says Rachel Reeves
February 12, 2026
Chancellor says stronger alignment with Europe is ‘biggest prize’ for trade and economic growthRachel Reeves has insisted Labour can win the political argument for a closer relationship with the EU, calling it the “biggest prize” for UK economic growth...
Kenyan court charges cult leader Paul Mackenzie over 52 more deaths
February 12, 2026
Mackenzie has been charged with organised criminal activity, radicalisation, and facilitating 'terrorism'.
England too ‘careful’ in defeat by Windies – Brook
February 12, 2026
Captain Harry Brook says England's batters were "too careful" in their 30-run defeat by West Indies at the T20 World Cup.
‘It was terrifying’: Tumbler Ridge’s tight-knit community in shock after shooting
February 12, 2026
Members of the remote community have spoken of their fear and uncertainty after nine people were killed.
Congresswoman presses Pam Bondi to apologise to Epstein victims
February 12, 2026
US Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal pressed Attorney General Pam Bondi to apologise to Jeffrey Epstein victims.
Vonn ‘making progress’ after third leg operation
February 12, 2026
Lindsey Vonn says she is "making progress" after having a successful third surgery on the broken leg she sustained in a crash at the Winter Olympics on Sunday.
Microsoft fixes Notepad flaw that could trick users into clicking malicious Markdown links
February 12, 2026
Microsoft has fixed a serious security vulnerability affecting Markdown files in Notepad. In the company's Tuesday patch notes, Microsoft says a bad actor could carry out a remote code execution attack by tricking users "into clicking a malicious link inside a Markdown file opened in Notepad," as reported earlier by The Register. Clicking the link […]
School stabbing suspect is former pupil, police say
February 12, 2026
Two boys, aged 12 and 13, are in a stable condition in hospital after the stabbing in a school in north-west London.
Russia says it will stick to limits of expired nuclear treaty if US does
February 12, 2026
Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov did not say why he believed the US would respect the limits set out in New START.
PM says peer did not give ‘full account’ over links to sex offender
February 12, 2026
Sir Keir Starmer was asked at Prime Minister's Questions about his decision to award a peerage to Lord Doyle.
India vs Namibia – ICC T20 World Cup: Match time, teams, how to stream
February 12, 2026
World champions India will likely be without Abhishek Sharma as they face Namibia in New Delhi on Thursday.
Iran says missile programme non-negotiable as Tehran, Washington eye talks
February 12, 2026
Eyeing second round of US talks, Iranian officials say willing to talk nuclear, but draw red line on ballistic missiles.
Nordic combined – the only event in which women cannot compete
February 12, 2026
Nordic combined is the only Olympic sport at Milan-Cortina that does not have a women's event. BBC Sport takes a look at why.
Lyse Doucet: In Tehran, rallies for Iran’s revolution overshadowed by discontent and defiance
February 12, 2026
The BBC visits the Iranian capital for the first time since authorities used unprecedented force to put down protests last month.
I Heal You, You Heal Me | Ep 1 – Rwanda
February 12, 2026
In post-genocide Rwanda, fragile encounters see survivors and perpetrators face the past to reopen paths to coexistence.
French biathlete guilty of fraud wins Olympic gold while scammed teammate comes 80th
February 12, 2026
Julia Simon holds finger to lips as she crosses lineSimon found to have spent €2,000 on rival’s credit cardAn athlete convicted of committing credit card fraud against one of her national teammates has won an Olympic gold medal for France in the women’...
Marine Le Pen appeal trial ends with presidential race at stake
February 12, 2026
Judges’ verdict on embezzlement challenge will determine whether far-right leader can stand in 2027 electionDefence lawyers for Marine Le Pen have told a Paris appeals court she did not orchestrate a system to misuse European parliament funds, at the c...
What are the latest developments in the Jeffrey Epstein case?
February 12, 2026
Journalist Vicky Ward first profiled sex offender Jeffrey Epstein in 2003. She discusses the fallout from the millions of publicly released documents, and why this story took so long to come out.
Why is the issue of Syrian prisoner repatriation from Lebanon complicated?
February 12, 2026
The repatriation of Syrian prisoners from Lebanon comes with political baggage for both Syrians and Lebanese.
Twelve men charged with manslaughter of football fan
February 11, 2026
Simon Dobbin suffered a brain injury from the attack and was unable to walk or talk before his death.
Dancer Robin Windsor depressed after leaving Strictly, actress tells inquest
February 11, 2026
Actress Lisa Riley is among those giving evidence to the inquest of her late Strictly dance partner.
Novak Djokovic withdraws from Doha with fatigue
February 11, 2026
Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from next week"s Qatar ExxonMobil Open in Doha due to fatigue, the tournament organizers said on Wednesday.
2026 Winter Olympics: IOC ‘begs’ defiant Ukrainian to race without war dead helmet
February 11, 2026
The International Olympic Committee pleaded on Wednesday with skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych to compete without his banned helmet depicting Ukrainian athletes killed since Russia's invasion and avoid potential disqualification.
Iran’s president denies it seeks nuclear weapon and admits ‘shame’ after mass protests
February 11, 2026
Masoud Pezeshkian tries to convey message of national unity as negotiations with US hang in balanceUS politics live – latest updatesIran’s president insisted his country was not seeking a nuclear weapon as he acknowledged “great sorrow” after the autho...
Cyclone slams into Madagascar, killing at least 20 people
February 11, 2026
Officials in Madagascar say building collapses are responsible for many of the confirmed 20 deaths from Cyclone Gezani.
2026 Winter Olympics: Ice hockey goalies show pride and personality with artistic helmets
February 11, 2026
From Finnish forests to Canadian loons, ice hockey goalies are wearing national pride on their heads at the Milano Cortina Games with intricate designs giving fans a peek into the personalities behind the masks.
Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona: Copa del Rey – team news, start time, lineups
February 11, 2026
All to know as La Liga leaders Barcelona clash with Atletico Madrid in the first leg of their Copa del Rey semifinal.
Father of activist Anna Kwok convicted under Hong Kong national security law
February 11, 2026
Kwok Yin-sang arrested after he tried to end pro-democracy daughter’s insurance policy and withdraw fundsA Hong Kong court has found the father of a wanted activist guilty of a national security violation, after he tried to end her insurance policy and...
PVL 2026 All-Filipino Conference: Standings and recap
February 11, 2026
The 2026 PVL All-Filipino Conference started last January 31, with only ten teams battling for the crown--down from 12 in the previous conference.
How British skeleton came back fighting after 2022
February 11, 2026
The 2022 Winter Olympics were a disaster for British skeleton - but they have bounced back with a vengeance since.
Oatly can no longer use term ‘milk’ in its marketing
February 11, 2026
The plant-based drink maker can no longer use the term 'milk' to market its products.
U.S. unexpectedly adds 130,000 jobs in January after a weak 2025
February 11, 2026
U.S. employers added 130,000 jobs in January as the unemployment rate dipped to 4.3% from 4.4% in December. Annual revisions show that job growth last year was far weaker than initially reported.
Ruru Madrid to Bianca Umali after Terra’s death in ‘Sang’gre’: ‘Sobrang proud ako sa ‘yo, Mahal’
February 11, 2026
Ruru Madrid is full of pride for his girlfriend, Bianca Umali, for her performance as Terra in "Encantadia Chronicles: Sang'gre."
Greetings from Mexico City’s iconic boulevard, where a dog on a bike steals the show
February 11, 2026
Every week, more than 100,000 people ride bikes, skates and rollerblades past some of the best-known parts of Mexico's capital. And sometimes their dogs join them too.
Heart Evangelista to share how she overcame challenges in ‘Heart World’ season 2
February 11, 2026
Heart Evangelista is set to open up on dark moments and challenges in her life on the upcoming season of "Heart World."