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News imageUS President Donald Trump addresses a press conference about the Supreme Court's striking down of most of his tariffs in the briefing room at the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 20 February 2026

Trump says he will increase his new global tariffs to 15%

After most of his tariffs were outlawed on Friday, Trump announced new global tariffs of 10% - which he says he has now increased to 15%.

6 hrs ago
US & Canada

News imageProtesters waving flags and shouting with their right arms raised

Iran students stage first large anti-government protests since deadly crackdown

The student protesters honoured thousands of those killed when nationwide mass protests were put down last month.

4 hrs ago
World
News imageDonald Trump gesturing behind a lectern while wearing a blue suit jacket, white shirt and red cap with "MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN" written across the front in large white letters.

From Venezuela to immigration crackdown, Project 2025 provided Trump's roadmap

Just a year into Trump's second term, and about half of Project 2025's policies have been implemented, observers say.

3 hrs ago
US & Canada

Killing of nationalist student leaves French far left in deep trouble as elections loom

Far-left militants are suspected of being behind Quentin Deranque's death and the party of Jean-Luc Mélenchon is being widely condemned.

8 hrs ago
Europe

Divers recover bodies of seven Chinese tourists from bottom of Lake Baikal

A Russian driver also died when their mini-bus plunged under the ice to the bottom of the lake in Siberia.

10 hrs ago
Europe

Canada wins gold in men's curling final

Canada deny Team Great Britain a fourth gold medal of this year's Olympic Games.

6 hrs ago
Winter Olympics

Once mocked for being tacky, this Korean music genre is making a comeback

Before K-pop, there was trot - a traditional genre of music revolving around love and loss.

3 hrs ago
Asia

Weekend reads

News imageSilhouetted researchers Erik Trampe and Nadia Nord stand inside the Carlsbad Caverns, New Mexico (Credit: Lars Behrendt)

The cave expanding our search for alien life

In one of the most baffling discoveries of the last decade, scientists have found a clue in a cave to how life might survive in deep space without light.

News imageAn architectural cottage with glass walls and stone steps up to the door (Credit: Adrian Ozimek-TrevorMcIvor Architect Inc)

Heated Rivalry is igniting Canadian tourism

Bookings for Canadian cottages have risen by 110% since the steamy show aired, rewriting what summer in Muskoka will look like in 2026.


Winter Olympics

News imageCanada and USA

Canada and USA to meet in charged Olympic finale

Milan-Cortina 2026 has been one of the most eventful Winter Olympics in history - in sporting and political terms - so it is appropriate that the final medal event could be the most enticing of all.

News imageJohannes Hoesflot Klaebo

Six races, six golds: Klaebo's historic Olympics

It's a "dream come true" for Norway's king of cross-country skiing as he breaks the record for the most gold medals won at a single Winter Games.

News imageAustralia's Abbey Willcox competes during the women's aerials qualification round at Livigno Air Park

In pictures: The best of the Winter Olympics - day by day

The most striking photographs from the Milan-Cortina Games.

News imageEileen Gu with her silver medal around her neck, wrapped in a Chinese flag

Eileen Gu: The 'snow princess' who divides opinion

Eileen Gu is the most decorated female Olympic freestyle skier in history, and a global superstar, but continues to divide opinion.


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The Global Story

What ‘looksmaxxing’ tells us about modern masculinity

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Can you hack ChatGPT?

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Business Daily

Is AI about to transform food production?

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Lady Killers with Lucy Worsley

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Witness History

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Documentaries

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Hotels Through Time

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Dictator: The Hitler Interviews

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The Darkest Web

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A Very Royal Crisis: Countdown to Abdication

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Barbie Uncovered: A Dream House Divided

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One Week One Title: Football in Greenland

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Civilizations: Rise and Fall

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Rage Against the Regime: Iran

News imagePrince Andrew and the Epstein Scandal: The Newsnight Interview

Prince Andrew and the Epstein Scandal: The Newsnight Interview


Arts in Motion

News imageJia Zhang-Ke: Nothing brings more freedom than filmmaking

Jia Zhang-Ke: Nothing brings more freedom than filmmaking

For acclaimed Chinese filmmaker Jia Zhang-Ke, filmmaking is not just an art - it's a space to innovate and redefine cinematic conventions.
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More news

News imageNisha Vaishnav, who has cropped hair, is dressed in a yellow football shirt looking away from the camera

How football is helping girls fight against forced marriage

Two sisters in an Indian village talk about how football has changed their lives and helped them push back against child marriage.

2 hrs ago
Asia
News imageMusician Willie Colón performs with a trombone onstage at the James L Knight Center on February 19, 2022 in Miami, Florida.

Willie Colón, trombonist who pioneered salsa music, dies aged 75

His career spanned 60 years and dozens of albums and had been named among the most influential Latino artists of all time.

47 mins ago
World

Viral monkey Punch rejected by mother given stuffed orangutan

A young Japanese macaque at the Ichikawa City Zoo in Japan went viral, after videos showed him playing with a soft toy that zookeepers gave him for comfort.

14 hrs ago
Asia

Government 'inflamed tension' over Maccabi fan ban, say MPs

Intervention over the banning of fans at the Aston Villa match was late and clumsy, MPs say.

1 hr ago
Birmingham & Black Country
News imageA tortoise with genes of the Floreana Island giant tortoise species eats in a breeding centre at the Galapagos National Park

Giant tortoises return to Galápagos island after nearly 200 years

The native species was driven to extinction by sailors in the 1800s. Now, 158 juvenile giant tortoises have been reintroduced to the island.

8 hrs ago
Science & Environment
News imageOrange and white Artemis rocket next to a towering grey space system and a blue, white, and red starts and stripes flag, against a blue sky

Nasa astronauts' moon mission delayed due to rocket issue

The mission to the far side of the Moon and back will be postponed after problems with were spotted with its rocket, a Nasa official said.

6 hrs ago
US & Canada
News imageA composite image showing a graphic of a phone with an image of a young black man wearing a black balaclava and a gold chain shouting and raising his hands. In the background is a still from an AI video showing a waterslide with a red dinghy sliding down it into dirty water, with tower blocks and a crowd of young men in hoodies and balaclavas.

Why fake AI videos of UK urban decline are taking over social media

Deepfakes showing grim taxpayer-funded waterparks have gone viral and drawn some racist responses.

21 hrs ago
Technology

Editor's picks

News imageBreathtaking solar eclipse over glacier in Patagonia

Breathtaking solar eclipse over glacier in Patagonia

Liam Man, a photographer from the UK, captures rare images of a solar eclipse over the remote Glacier Leones.

Natural wonders
News imageThe French fortress of a celibate sect

The French fortress of a celibate sect

The Cathars rejected meat and procreative sex. They were persecuted as heretics, but shaped our ideas of love.

Travel
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Inside the search for South America's most cryptic bird

A small country, a rare bird: inside Uruguay’s most haunting discovery

Discover the World
News imageThe WW2 bunkers hidden underneath Berlin

The Nazi bunkers hidden underneath Berlin

From Hitler's last shelter to an underground tunnel connecting eleven small houses in the German countryside.

The SpeciaList
News imageHow sticky toffee pudding became a British pub favourite dessert

How sticky toffee pudding became a British pub classic

The Travel Show visits the the Lake District to find out about the historic roots of Britain's beloved pudding.

The Travel Show
News imageCamping in sub-zero temperatures in Antarctica

What is it like to camp in Antarctica?

Marc Cieslak spends a night on ice, camping under the stars.

Natural wonders
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Why the secret to Icelandic happiness lies in their pools

How did bathing become such an intrinsic part of Icelandic cultural identity?

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News imageIkaria, the island of immortals

The Greek island holding the secret to a long life

On Ikaria, people on average lead longer, happier lives. A resident of the Greek 'island of immortals' shares her tips for longevity.

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Culture

News imageLily Collins attends the Harris Reed Autumn / Winter 2026 show during London Fashion Week at Claridge's Hotel on February 19, 2026 in London, Englan

The best looks at London Fashion Week 2026

There are 90 designers showing this year, with organisers hoping it's the biggest fashion week yet.
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Health and Wellness

News imageIllustration of a man drinking from a bottle (Credit: Serenity Strull/Getty Images/BBC)

How male drinking affects babies

A father's alcohol consumption has long been overshadowed by the focus on what a mother drinks. But that could be about to change following new research.

News imageRows of chocolate bars (Credit: Getty Images)

How the additives in food affect our gut microbes

The additives added to processed food to keep it fresher for longer might be having an unexpected effect on the health of the microbes in our guts.

News imageEilidh Doyle, GB 400m runner, sprinting off the starting line (Credit: University of Bath)

Some people are just 'born to run'

There is growing evidence that your athletic ability is not just about training.


World's Table

News imagePlate of neatly rolled stuffed grape leaves served alongside salads and other dishes on a dining table (Credit: Getty Images)

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.
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US & Canada news

News imageThe top of Castle Peak, site of a deadly avalanche in the Sierra Nevada mountains near Soda Springs, California, on 21 February 2026.

Final missing Lake Tahoe skier found dead 5 days after avalanche

Authorities released the names of the six women and three guides who died in the worst avalanche in state history.

Trump administration fires Virginia prosecutor hours after judges appointed him

Tumbler Ridge suspect's ChatGPT account banned before shooting

Trump lashes out at US Supreme Court justices over tariffs ruling


More world news

News imageA giant tortoise being released on the Galu00e1pagos island of Floreana

Giant tortoises return to Galápagos island after nearly 200 years

A total of 158 captive-bred juvenile tortoises were released on the Galápagos island of Floreana.

Israeli strikes kill at least 10 in Lebanon, officials say

Katseye's Manon to take 'temporary hiatus' to focus on health

Palestinian Authority in dire straits as Israel's hold on West Bank deepens


Business

News imageAn in game screenshot of Clair Obscur Expedition 33. Four characters are standing looking concerned as rocks are flung in the background.

Is £70 becoming harder to justify? The rise of cheaper blockbuster games

As top games such as GTA 6 are speculated to cost $100 (£74), some developers are deliberately pricing lower.

Anna Murdoch-Mann, writer and former News Corp director, dies aged 81

US economy slows in final months after turbulent year

'Hard to keep lights on': Business owners cautiously welcome tariff ruling


Sport

News imageManchester City manager Pep Guardiola with his arms raised in celebration at the final whistle after the vital Premier League victory against Newcastle United.

Guardiola tells team to chill with cocktails as Man City pile pressure on Arsenal

As Manchester City continue to crank up the pressure on Arsenal, Pep Guardiola tells his players to take three days off to "enjoy life" with "caipirinhas and daiquiris".

'Educate yourself and your kids' - Fofana and Mejbri racially abused

Is Borthwick under pressure after nightmare defeat?

'Scotland's terrible beauty reverses the narrative on extraordinary day'


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News imageRugby Union Weekly, Six Nations: Ruthless Ireland beat England, & Scotland come back in Cardiff

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Technology

News imageAshley Willerton working on a mirrored sign which has gold lettering. He has blonde hair and a blonde beard and is wearing a denim shirt and holding a paintbrush in his hand. He is looking at his paintbrush and his face is obscured by some of the lettering.

'Breweries using AI could put artists out of work'

As two pubs in Newcastle ban AI art, artists discuss the impact it can have on creatives.

Urgent research needed to tackle AI threats, says Google AI boss

Fixing fashion's erratic sizing problem

The Chinese AI app sending Hollywood into a panic


Science

News imageChildren dressed in hats and warm outdoor clothing kneel on a mound of snow (Credit: Erika Benke)

How toddlers in Finland are helping save an endangered language

Special nurseries are helping the Sámi people in Finland to bring their almost-lost language back from the brink of extinction.

Nasa targets early March to send humans back around the Moon

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

How do you modernise mango farming?


Culture

News imageTaylor Swift and Rose from Blackpink seen in a side-by-side composite image

Taylor Swift and KPop stars dominated music in 2025

APT by Rosé and Bruno Mars and tracks from KPop Demon Hunters were among the biggest hits of the year.

Iran's motorcycling midwife and rights campaigner is star of Oscar-tipped film

Buzz Lightyear and Woody reunite in trailer for Toy Story 5

The Scottish twin brothers making movies and rubbing shoulders with Hollywood royalty


Arts

News imageBlack-and-white vintage photo montage of two vehicles colliding and appearing to be thrown upwards out of of the car (Credit: Courtesy of the Rijksmuseum)

10 early photographic 'fakes' that trick the eye

Some 150 years before today's AI deep fakes, photographers created remarkable image manipulations that tricked viewers. Here are 10 pictures from the 19th and 20th centuries.

The true story of Japan's mysterious samurai

Blue Quran: A rare 1,000-year-old masterpiece

The truth about Tudor England's 'most hated woman'


Watch

News imageMargot Robbie's accent was 'too Australian' for Neighbours

Margot Robbie's accent was 'too Australian' for Neighbours

The actress reveals that she had a dialect coach when she was on the series because her accent was so strong.
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Travel

News imageAn aerial view of Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, a futuristic building which looks like two flying saucers

The most anticipated museum openings of 2026

From a futuristic sci-fi attraction in Los Angeles to a dramatic monument to a millennia-old Aboriginal civilisation, these long-awaited museums are worth travelling for.

Extreme ways countries are combatting overtourism

How to enjoy a weekend in Hong Kong

Where to catch a solar eclipse in 2026


World's Table

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The most anticipated restaurant openings of 2026

From flame-seared dishes in Mexico to avant-garde cooking in India, these six new restaurants are worth travelling for this year.

Inside Italy's secretive food confraternities

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

The Italian city where life is sweetest in winter


Earth

News imageAn illustration depicting two workers in blue clothing with yellow caps, using extended-handle rollers to paint over a black-and-white advertisement showing a 1950s-style sports car and the words: "Low rates."

The cities where you'll never see flight ads

Municipalities across the world are clearing their billboards of flight ads, SUVs, cruise ships and petrol cars in an attempt to cut emissions.

South African farmers fear devastation as foot-and-mouth takes hold

BBC plans David Attenborough celebration for 100th birthday

'It's overwhelming': Plastic from 1960s Canada washes up on Scottish beach


Video

News imageThe tactile tech giving deaf runners a fair start

The tactile tech giving deaf runners a fair start

A gold medallist has developed a vibrating starting block to give deaf athletes clearer, fairer race starts.

Inside Canada's first-of-its-kind caribou sanctuary

The new technology shaping the vehicles of tomorrow

These futuristic screens help you navigate Tokyo


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