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20 February 2025

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  • 20 February
News imagePicture of Chinese President Xi Jinping shaking the hand of Alibaba founder Jack Ma.

What does Jack Ma's return to the spotlight mean?

Analysts say the Alibaba founder's re-emergence could signal a policy change in Beijing.

News imageUS fighter jet on board aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson

Do US super-carriers make sense any more? The BBC goes on board one

The USS Carl Vinson joins a naval exercise in the Pacific with Japan and France.

News imageA file photo of former chief of the defence staff, Sir Nick Carter, wearing a military uniform outside Downing Street

Europe must secure Ukraine's future if US won't, ex-Army head says

Sir Nick Carter says "others are going to have to step up to the plate" if the US does not want to.

News imageThe back of rows of theatre auditorium red seats

Extra £4.4m funding announced for arts in Wales

The Welsh government says the cash was an 8.5% increase for day-to-day spending.

News imageGerwyn Price celebrates winning a leg against Luke Littler

Price wins Premier League night three in Dublin

Gerwyn Price wins his first Premier League night since 2023 with victory over Nathan Aspinall in Dublin.

News imageWoman with blond hair crying as she clasps her hands in front of her face

'I wish I would see my family together' Ukrainian tells BBC

A Ukrainian audience member on BBC Question Time describes her family being divided following Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022.

News imageA blue sign with white writing that says POLICE ROAD CLOSED. It is set on an orange tripod on the road.

Four people taken to hospital after separate crashes

The Police Service of Northern Ireland has described both incidents as "serious".

News imageThe Metro front page headline reads 'Hounded to her death' and the Guardian headline reads 'Don't be fooled by Putin': Lammy warning as Ukraine tensions rise

'Hounded to her death' and 'Don't be fooled by Putin'

A mix of stories lead Friday's newspaper front pages, including the latest in the rift between the US and Ukraine.

News imageA middle aged man with grey swept back hair stands with his arms crossed wearing a black jacket with a logo which reads Wyldecrest. Underneath it he is wearing a grey polo shirt. A mobile home is in the background.

Residents feel 'abandoned' at mobile home park owned by reality star

The residents say no maintenance work is taking place, leaving roads covered in potholes.

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