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News imageDonald Trump delivers his State of the Union address to Congress as Vice-President JD Vance and House Speaker Mike Johnson stand behind him

Trump's theatrical State of the Union address offers little hint of any change in course

The BBC's Anthony Zurcher says the US president appealed to his base and taunted his opponents in a marathon speech.

7 hrs ago
US & Canada

News imageUS President Donald Trump speaking while standing at the podium during his State of the Union address to Congress

Fact-checking Trump's longest ever State of the Union

President Donald Trump said the US "is winning again" - making a series of claims about his record in a speech which lasted almost two hours.

6 hrs ago
US & Canada
News imageIranians walk past a billboard warning the US not to attack Iran at a square in central Tehran, Iran (25 February 2026)

Trump keeps world waiting on his plans for Iran after State of the Union

The next round of talks between the US and Iran in Geneva on Thursday could be decisive in the president's decision-making.

2 hrs ago
World

Bill Gates 'took responsibility' over Epstein ties in staff meeting, foundation says

A newspaper reports Gates apologised to staff over his links to Epstein and said: "I did nothing illicit. I saw nothing illicit."

4 hrs ago

Martin Short's daughter Katherine dies at 42

The actor says his daughter "will be remembered for the light and joy she brought into the world".

7 hrs ago
Culture

Heated Rivalry cottage in Canada will soon be up for rent

Fans and architecture buffs will soon be able to rent the lakefront Muskoka cottage featured in the finale of the popular ice hockey romance.

2 hrs ago
US & Canada

Watch: Moment a sinkhole in Omaha traps cars and drivers

Several witnesses jumped into action helping both drivers get to safety while others directed traffic, according to police.

1 hr ago
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News imageA composite of Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet in Titanic, next to Ben Affleck, Matt Damon and Jack Nicholson holding Oscars (Credit: BBC/ Getty Images)

Why the Oscars peaked in 1998 - and then slumped

The most-watched Academy Awards ceremony ever was a lavish affair in which Titanic won 11 Oscars. Since then, viewing figures have plummeted. But why?

News imageA collage of a woman looking at a phone (Credit: Serenity Strull/ BBC)

Say please? The best way to talk to an AI

One study found a chatbot gave better answers if you pretend to be on Star Trek.


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The peculiar shape of the coco de mer has inspired legends involving walking trees and aphrodisiac properties.
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News imageA man rides a bicycle past a burned vehicle in Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco State, Mexico, on February 24, 2026.

Threat of further violence looms after Mexican cartel rampage

The BBC speaks to Guadalajara residents days after cartel members sought to avenge the killing of Nemesio "El Mencho" Oseguera.

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News imageA bird's eye view of the Chagos Islands – officially known as the British Indian Ocean Territory – in the Indian Ocean, with white clouds in the sky.

UK government denies Chagos Islands deal is paused, despite minister's comment

It come after a minister said the UK is discussing "concerns" with the US, after President Trump criticised the deal.

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King asked to save UK's oldest Indian restaurant

The Regent Street restaurant opened in 1926 and continued serving food through the wartime Blitz.

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Phil Collins, Pink and Shakira nominated for Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Jeff Buckley, Lauryn Hill, Pink, Shakira and Mariah Carey are also among the 17 nominees this year.

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Culture
News imageHyein, Hanni Pham, Minji, Danielle Marsh and Haerin of NewJeans perform at Billboard Women In Music 2024 in Inglewood, California

Don't break up NewJeans and I'll forgo $18m payout, says ex-K-pop boss

Min Hee-jin has said she "can no longer bear to watch" the group get "torn apart".

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News imageKing Juan Carlos wearing green military uniform, white shirt and black tie, sits with the mouth open during the address of 23 February 1981.

Spain declassifies files on 1981 attempted coup in effort to dispel conspiracy theories

For years, conspiracists suggested former King Juan Carlos may have had some involvement in the coup attempt.

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Europe
News imagePrime Minister Narendra Modi wearing a white kurta and a blue checked jacket welcomes Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu who is wearing a navy suit, white shirt and a powder blue tie on his arrival at the Air Force Palam airport Station on January 14, 2018 in New Delhi, India.

Modi's Israel visit to test India's priorities in the Middle East

India and Israel's relations have expanded since Modi came to power more than a decade ago.

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Iran, Olympics and partisan divisions among takeaways from Trump speech

The US president's speech to Congress included spats with political rivals and special guests.

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BBC sees damage in Puerto Vallarta after Mexican cartel violence

BBC's Will Grant visits Puerto Vallarta, a popular coastal resort town, to see the damage.

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Meet Britain's youngest driver making his F1 debut

18-year-old Arvid Lindblad is about to become Britain's youngest ever Formula 1 driver when he makes his debut this season. BBC Sport's Andrew Benson met with him ahead of the opening race in Australia.

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Suspect discovered in rubbish bin after evading US police during traffic stop

Dashcam footage shows a sanitation worker finding the man, who Ohio police have nicknamed "Oscar the Grouch".

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Tourists in Puerto Vallarta react to cartel violence

Mexico has seen battles between cartel members and police after Jalisco New Generation Cartel leader 'El Mencho' was killed on Sunday.

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In search of the elusive snow leopard in Uzbekistan

The BBC visits Uzbekistan's remote mountains as the first international film crew searching for snow leopards.

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'Anyone who runs is shot': Watch Russian soldiers describe killings of troops who refuse orders

The men, who are on the run, told of the horrors they witnessed on the Russian side of the front lines in Ukraine.

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BBC's Will Grant on the atmosphere in Mexico following unrest

The BBC's Will Grant describes how locals are feeling in Guadalajara, the capital of Jalisco, Mexico, after a wave of violence hit the streets.

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Travel

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The five most anticipated hiking trails of 2026

From a new path opening up a previously inaccessible part of the Canadian Rockies to the world's longest managed coastal trail, these new routes are sure to inspire.
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Health and Wellness

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Are nut butters bad for your health?

Nut butters are often thought of as a calorie-packed no-no when it comes to healthy eating. But is their bad reputation unearned?

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Why some people can handle the cold

A gene mutation that allowed our ancestors to venture north might also give some of us a competitive sporting advantage.

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Asia's 'anti-ageing red diamond'

The goji berry, which has been part of Chinese culture since the 3rd Century, is now being viewed as one of the hottest superfoods available today.


Watch list

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12 of the best TV shows to watch this March

From Nicole Kidman's latest crime thriller to a new sitcom from Ted Lasso creator Bill Lawrence, starring Steve Carell, and the return of The Comeback.
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US & Canada news

News imageDonald Trump stands at a podium as he shares his State of the Union address. Vice-President JD Vance & House Speaker Mike Johnson are seen in the background applauding.

What to know about Trump's State of the Union address

The US president's address to Congress will feature high-profile guests, policy promises and reflections on his first year back in office.

Who is Abigail Spanberger, the Democrat who gave the State of the Union response?

FBI director's private jet use delayed investigations, Democrat alleges

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News imageA displaced Sudanese woman who fled el-Fasher after the city fell to the Rapid Support Forces is wearing a red garment. She is sitting on the ground among bags, blankets and metal containers in an outdoor setting, with other people and belongings visible in the background.

UN sanctions paramilitary leaders over Sudan atrocities

The RSF's capture of the city in October was one of the most brutal chapters of Sudan's nearly three-year civil war.

Two charged with murder of Australian grandfather after 'mistaken identity' kidnapping

Brazil floods: 'I saw people trapped in their homes crying for help'

Harry and Meghan visit refugee camp as part of Middle East trip


Business

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Man Utd post profit but debt rises to £1.3bn

The amount Manchester United owe increases to almost £1.3bn in outstanding transfer fees, rolling credit facility and legacy debt.

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Technology

News imageAlexei Hamblin has blond shaggy hair. He is looking at the camera and is sitting in front of a rail of clothes.

Is TikTok the new frontier for fashion reinvention?

How a young designer got brought on to help redesign a legacy sports brand following a TikTok post.

Not even potholes will hold up self-driving cars, UK firm predicts

Gucci criticised for 'AI slop' images ahead of major fashion show

US threatens Anthropic with deadline in dispute on AI safeguards


Science

News imageTwo adult Emperor penguins and four chicks with fluffy grey coats on ice with a bright blue sky behind them

Why scientists fear Emperor penguins' annual moult may be killing them

Each year the birds must stay on floating ice long enough to replace their weather-beaten feathers.

Orbital space race heats up in Arctic north

Trump directs US government to prepare release of files on aliens and UFOs

How toddlers in Finland are helping save an endangered language


Culture

News imageJohn Davidson during the Nominees' Party for the EE BAFTA Film Awards 2026 at the National Portrait Gallery on February 21, 2026 in London, England

Tourette's campaigner says BBC 'should have worked harder' to stop his slur being aired

John Davidson, who tics due to his condition, shouted a racial slur while two black actors were on stage.

Louvre museum director resigns months after high-profile heist

BBC edited a second racial slur out of Bafta ceremony

Rose Wylie: The 91-year-old art world rebel in her prime


Arts

News imageBeryl Cook's painting The Lockyer Tavern showing a busy pub, with a woman in the foreground (Credit: Courtesy of www.ourberylcook.com/ John Cook 2025)

Why critics scorned these 'saucy' British paintings

Beryl Cook's paintings were loved by the public but derided by the art establishment. One century after her birth, a new exhibition argues for a reassessment of her work.

The true story of Japan's mysterious samurai

Inside Switzerland's extraordinary medieval library

10 early photographic 'fakes' that trick the eye


Watch

News imageIn search of the elusive snow leopard in Uzbekistan

In search of the elusive snow leopard in Uzbekistan

The BBC visits Uzbekistan's remote mountains as the first international film crew searching for snow leopards.
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Travel

News imageRocks on top of a sunken ancient canoe under greenish waters (Credit: Wisconsin Historical Society)

The US relics that predate the pyramids

A series of millennia-old canoes are being unearthed from the bottom of a lake in Wisconsin, spurring a renewed interest in Indigenous culture.

Inside Atlanta's soul food revolution

Inside Germany's 600km Fairy Tale Route

Heated Rivalry is igniting Canadian tourism


World's Table

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Why the world fell in love with dolma

This labour-intensive dish has crossed empires, borders and belief systems, becoming a shared language of generosity around the world.

The most anticipated restaurant openings of 2026

Inside Italy's secretive food confraternities

Fifty courses, no leftovers: Inside Italy's sacred Panarda feast


Earth

News imageA couple poses beside a tiger which is being fed leaves by a staff member

Probe under way after illness kills 72 tigers in Thai tourist park

Authorities say samples showed the canine distemper virus, but have not confirmed where it came from.

More than 5,000 flights cancelled as US east coast digs out of record snow

Giant tortoises return to Galápagos island after nearly 200 years

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