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News imagePresident Zelensky sits in a chair wearing a black shirt and staring to the right of the camera. He's sitting in front of a Ukrainian flag

Zelensky tells BBC Putin has started WW3 and must be stopped

Ukraine's president sat down with the BBC's Jeremy Bowen in Kyiv days before the four-year anniversary of the war.

9 hrs ago
Europe

News imageA recruitment poster in the Russian town of Yelets promises big sums of money for anyone who joins up. It shows a man in uniform pointing a rifle to the right

Four years into its full-scale war in Ukraine, Russia is feeling the effects

Steve Rosenberg reports on the economic consequences of Russia's war, and how people are coping.

46 mins ago
Europe
News imageFirefighters work to put out a bus on fire in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.

Violence erupts in Mexico after drug lord El Mencho killed

The death of the most-wanted Jalisco cartel chief sparks retaliatory violence in at least a dozen states in Mexico.

1 hr ago
Latin America

Armed man killed after entering secure perimeter of Trump's residence, Secret Service says

The suspect was carrying a shotgun and fuel can when he was killed, officers said. Trump was in Washington DC at the time.

9 hrs ago
US & Canada

Andrew charged taxpayers for massage when envoy, claim ex-civil servants

Whistleblower former civil servants claim there was too little scrutiny of Andrew's costs as UK trade envoy.

2 hrs ago
UK

How South Korea's democracy rallied after the president tried to impose military rule

Yoon Suk Yeol's life sentence for insurrection "offers a rare example of democratic resilience", experts say.

7 hrs ago
Asia

Powerful winter storm slams US northeast as NYC issues travel ban

The nor'easter storm already has left tens of thousands without power and led to thousands of cancelled flights.

5 hrs ago
US & Canada

Only from the BBC

News imageDan McKenzie sits on a snowmobile outside the Halley VI Research Station in Antarctica

Are you cut out for living and working in Antarctica?

Jobs are available on the icy continent for chefs, plumbers, carpenters and even hairdressers.

News imagePeople stand behind a red stall in China while others move past on the street (Credit: Getty Images)

What's the best way to learn a new language?

Krupa Padhy uncovers how we really learn foreign languages – in a dual challenge involving both Portuguese and Mandarin.


Winter Olympics

News image2026 Winter Olympics closing ceremony

Milan-Cortina 2026 closes with ceremony in Verona

IOC president Kirsty Coventry says the athletes "showed us that the Olympic Games are a place for everyone" as she closes this year's Winter Games.

News imageTabitha Stoecker and Matt Weston

Relive best moments from the 2026 Winter Olympics

Relive the best moments of this year's Winter Olympics with BBC Sport.

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Weird and wonderful stories from the Winter Olympics

Here are the stories we didn't expect to tell from Milan-Cortina 2026, from penis injections to cheating accusations and an athlete's admission of an affair on live TV.


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News imageJessie Buckley at the 2026 EE BAFTA Film Awards held at The Royal Festival Hall on February 22, 2026 in London, England.

Hamnet's Jessie Buckley and I Swear's Robert Aramayo win big at the Baftas

Brit Aramayo beat US stars such Leonardo DiCaprio and Timothée Chalamet, while One Battle After Another picked up six awards.

9 hrs ago
Culture
News imageDonald Trump looks down at his lectern, which is out of view. He is wearing a blue suit and a blue tie.

The uncertainties facing businesses and consumers after Trump's tariff changes

Businesses say questions remain after US President Donald Trump announced he will impose global tariffs of 15%.

14 hrs ago
Business
News imageYoung Indian woman wearing glasses shopping for clothes at a store.

How budget fast fashion is taking small-town India by storm

More Indians in small towns are now shopping for affordable brands instead of unlabelled goods in the bazaars.

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Asia
News imageA multirole fighter aircraft prepares to launch from the flight deck of the US Navy's Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln in the Arabian Sea. Photo: 15 February 2026

Trump curious why Iran has not 'capitulated', US envoy Witkoff says

US envoy Steve Witkoff says the president is puzzled why Iran has not yet compromised in the face of a major American military build-up nearby.

12 hrs ago
World

Kim Jong Un re-appointed leader of North Korea's ruling party

The announcement by the rubber-stamp party congress comes as little surprise.

4 hrs ago
Asia

We thought UK's Gen Z had started going to church in droves. But the truth is more complicated

A fierce debate is taking place about whether there really has been a revival in Christianity.

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Latest weather forecast as US states brace for Nor'easter

Blizzard conditions are set to bring major disruption across the northeastern United States, with wind gusts of up to 70mph expected.

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Highlights from the Baftas 2026

One Battle After Another took home best film and Hamnet also saw success in the outstanding British film category.

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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.

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Viral monkey Punch rejected by mother given stuffed orangutan

A young Japanese macaque at the Ichikawa City Zoo has gone viral, after videos showed him playing with a soft toy zookeepers had given him for comfort.

Asia
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Inside press briefing as Trump criticises Supreme Court tariffs ruling

Bernd Debusmann describes how the president reacted after his sweeping levies were struck down.

US & Canada
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What happens next for Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor?

The former prince was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office and taken to a Norfolk police station for questioning on Thursday 19 February.

UK
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Trump says he's 'ashamed' of Supreme Court judges over tariffs ruling

The president also said that in an effort to "protect" the US, he will charge more under other statutes and announced a new 10% global levy.

US & Canada
News imageBayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany on Vinicius Junior, racism and Jose Mourinho

'He's made a mistake' - Vincent Kompany on Jose Mourinho

Bayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany says Jose Mourinho got his response wrong after the alleged racial abuse of Vinicius Jr during Real Madrid's 1-0 win against Benfica in the first leg of their Champions League play-off tie.

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Travel

News imageA large, red sculptural high-heeled shoe sits in a garden bed in front of a medieval sandstone castle (Credit: Alamy)

Inside Germany's 600km Fairy Tale Route

From Rapunzel's tower to Hamelin's Piper, Grimm's stories are being retold for a modern audience.
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Health and Wellness

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The surprising power of rituals

Rituals come in many different forms and are practised in cultures the world over, but why have they become such an important part of our lives?

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The sex myth that destroys lives

The hymen – or the vaginal corona, as some believe we should now call it – has been a centre of scrutiny and anxiety for centuries. How can we put an end to the myths around it?

News imageA photo collage of a boy taking a bite of a red apple, with a brain protruding from the top of his head (Credit: Serenity Strull/ BBC)

Why eating fibre is good for your brain

Eating fibre can improve health, lengthen lifespans, and even protect our brains. Yet many of us are still coming up short on this "essential nutrient".


Earth

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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.
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Understand how to read people and build lasting confidence with former US Secret Service agent Evy Poumpouras.

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Why knowing yourself is half the problem

Meet Evy Poumpouras and find out how her jaw-dropping experiences have taught her so much about life.

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US & Canada news

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%.

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Australian prosecutors consider reopening British girl's cold case disappearance

Cheryl Grimmer's family have been petitioning police to consider the new evidence they say they've found.

Who was El Mencho, Mexico's most wanted man?

Mexico's most wanted drug lord 'El Mencho' killed in military operation

'Affront to humanity': Sudan slams Uganda for hosting RSF paramilitary boss


Business

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

The author, journalist and philanthropist died at home in Florida, according to Rupert Murdoch's news outlets.

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

How will Trump's new global tariffs work and what's next?

Canada looks to trade talks after US Supreme Court tosses Trump's tariffs


Sport

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'They were attacking from every angle in the end' - why Spurs couldn't keep Arsenal out

MOTD pundit Danny Murphy explains why, as well as Arsenal's superior quality in Sunday's north London derby, they exploited Tottenham's tactical weakness too.

USA win men's Olympic ice hockey gold for first time in 46 years

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Technology

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Gaming helps woman with rare health condition

Lucy, 31, lives with a rare genetic condition and says gaming helps her connect with her family.

Tumbler Ridge suspect's ChatGPT account banned before shooting

'Breweries using AI could put artists out of work'

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


Science

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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

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Culture

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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.

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

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

Heated Rivalry is igniting Canadian tourism


Arts

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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

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Travel

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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

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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.

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Earth

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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.

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

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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.

The French fortress of a celibate sect

Breathtaking solar eclipse over glacier in Patagonia

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