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18/02/2026 01:01 GMT
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18/02/2026 01:06 GMT
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18/02/2026 01:30 GMT
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Gisèle Pelicot on confronting shame and finding hope
Gisèle Pelicot’s bravery during the rape trial of her husband and 50 men made her an icon
18/02/2026 05:01 GMT
People mourn US civil rights leader Jesse Jackson
He was a leader of American's civil-rights movement and a protege of Martin Luther King.
18/02/2026
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Ambassadors call for action on the West Bank
Foreign Secretary to push for progress on Gaza and address West Bank settlements.
18/02/2026 14:01 GMT
Ukraine and Russia still at loggerheads over Donbas
As talks end in Geneva, the two sides remain at loggerheads over Eastern Ukraine
Children injured by NHS can claim damages for lifetime lost earnings
Ruling may lead to significant damages awarded to children injured by medical negligence.
Les Wexner says his "heart goes out " to survivors of Jeffrey Epstein
The US billionaire is thought to have helped Epstein acquire his wealth
18/02/2026 21:01 GMT
Mark Zuckerberg defends Instagram
The Meta-head has been testifying in a landmark legal case over social media addiction.
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