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.
International
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.
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.
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...
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.
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.
Dad unlawfully killed daughter in Texas shooting, coroner rules
February 11, 2026
Lucy Harrison had earlier argued with her father about Donald Trump, an inquest into her death heard.
Emergency call released of boy who swam for hours to save family
February 11, 2026
Austin Appelbee, 13, swam to get help for his mother and siblings after they were swept out to sea.
‘Hard to forgive’ love cheat biathlete, says ex-girlfriend
February 11, 2026
Norwegian medal-winning biathlete Sturla Holm Laegreid apologises again for cheating on his ex-girlfriend.
Person detained in Nancy Guthrie case is released. And, Bondi testifies before House
February 11, 2026
Police have released a person taken in for questioning in connection with Nancy Guthrie's disappearance. And, AG Pam Bondi will testify before the House Judiciary Committee.
Albanese to address ‘shock and fear’ over alleged Invasion Day terror attack in annual Closing the Gap speech
February 11, 2026
PM to use address to call out ‘white supremacy ideology’ behind alleged bombing attempt, as annual report shows 15 targets still off trackFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA...
Sussan Ley looks doomed but Angus Taylor would still face a huge job
February 11, 2026
Resignation looks likely to spark a spill as Taylor seeks to recruit moderates such as Jane Hume to his causeFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAnnouncing his plan to quit Su...
Why Frank at Tottenham was a gamble that ended in bitter failure
February 11, 2026
Thomas Frank's sacking came as no surprise on Wednesday. His appointment by Tottenham was a gamble that ended in a storm of toxicity, writes Phil McNulty.
12 things we spotted in the Oscars class photo
February 11, 2026
Timothée Chalamet, Emma Stone and Michael B Jordan are among the stars at the annual Oscars luncheon.
Family of worker killed on Saudi World Cup site still waiting for compensation a year on
February 11, 2026
Lengthy delays in compensation are ‘emblematic’ of what many relatives of migrant workers go through in the Gulf kingdom, say rights groupsWhen Mohammad Arshad fell to his death while constructing the first new stadium for the 2034 World Cup in Saudi A...
‘Women’s freedoms are at stake’: concern at rise of Islamist party before Bangladesh election
February 11, 2026
Jamaat e-Islami, oppressed under Sheikh Hasina’s rule, could take unprecedented share of the vote on ThursdayAs the clock hit midnight, the women held their flame torches aloft and marched into the Dhaka night. “The people have given their blood, now w...
‘A step in the wrong direction’: Israel’s West Bank plans prompt global backlash
February 11, 2026
US, Britain, EU and Arab nations condemn plans that Israeli ministers say will ‘kill the idea of a Palestinian state’Israeli measures to tighten its control of the West Bank have prompted a global backlash, including a signal from Washington restating ...
Has Keir Starmer Saved His Job (For Now)?
February 11, 2026
Keir Starmer survives his ‘moment of peril’ but what has it cost him and his government?
Iran tells US not to let Netanyahu thwart nuclear talks before Trump meeting
February 11, 2026
Tehran’s intervention comes as the Israeli prime minister heads to a hastily arranged White House encounterTehran has told the US not to allow Israel to destroy the chance of reaching an agreement over Iran’s nuclear programme amid speculation that Ben...
‘Wake-up call’ for Greece as air force officer accused of spying for China
February 11, 2026
Christos Flessas detained in case seen as exposing Beijing’s strategy of infiltrating western military and security servicesA Greek air force officer arrested on suspicion of spying for China has been detained pending trial after appearing before a mil...
Hong Kong’s once-vibrant press stays silent or celebrates Jimmy Lai’s 20-year jail sentence
February 10, 2026
Lack of response shows security law and harassment by authorities have muzzled ‘critical voices’, say expertsThe rise and fall of Jimmy Lai, whose trajectory mirrored that of Hong Kong itselfHong Kong’s once-vibrant media outlets have responded with si...
Traditional food could help reverse Nepal’s ‘diabetes epidemic’, studies suggest
February 10, 2026
With medication largely unaffordable in the country, experts hope community support and a change in diet could reduce soaring type 2 diabetes ratesA return to the traditional lentil and rice dishes that have nourished generations of Nepalis could save ...
Parents of Melbourne methanol-poisoning victims ‘shocked’ by $185 fines handed to Laos hostel staff
February 10, 2026
Fathers of Bianca Jones and Holly Morton-Bowles, both 19, who died after a night out at the Nana backpackers hostel in 2024, say court decision is ‘absolute injustice’Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, fr...