Russia killed opposition leader Alexei Navalny using dart frog toxin, UK says
There is no innocent explanation for the toxin being found in samples taken from Navalny's body, Foreign Office says.
Gisèle Pelicot tells BBC: I felt crushed by horror - but I don't feel anger
In an extensive interview with Newsnight, the woman at the heart of France's biggest rape trial speaks about betrayal, healing and choosing the right path.
Watch: 'I am a survivor' Gisèle Pelicot tells BBC Newsnight
Ms Pelicot reveals it is "inconceivable" that the man she shared her life with "could have committed these horrors".
One giant boys' club? Why Westminster can still feel like a man's world
The decision to appoint Peter Mandelson has prompted soul searching about women’s role in government, writes Laura Kuenssberg.
GB women shock curling world champions Canada
Great Britain's women curlers kickstart their campaign with a superb first victory of the 2026 Winter Olympics, beating medal contenders Canada 7-6.
Canada accused of cheating again in curling row
For the second time in two matches, Canadian curler Marc Kennedy has been accused of cheating by an opponent at the Winter Olympics.
Skier makes history for Brazil by winning gold in giant slalom
Lucas Pinheiro Braathen makes history for Brazil by clinching his nation's first Winter Olympic medal with gold in the giant slalom.
Sweden survive crash chaos to win silver in cross-country relay
Sweden claim an incredible silver medal as Frida Karlsson completes a heroic comeback after Ebba Andersson crashed and lost one of her skis in the women's cross-country ski final.
GB's Muir starts big air campaign - Saturday's guide
What's happening and who to look out for at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina.
Are families being priced out of restaurants?
The restaurant industry says it is facing a double whammy - rising costs and customers with less money.
Rae fell for a chatbot called Barry, but their love might die when ChatGPT-4o is switched off
Rae began speaking to Barry after a difficult divorce, but Barry lives on an old model of ChatGPT that's being shut down.
He was once a teen 'superstar'. But James Van Der Beek's cancer left him cash-strapped
A fundraiser was set up to help the actor's family after expensive cancer treatments devastated their finances.
Why Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi's 'mutual obsession' is giving some fans the ick
Romance rumours have swirled around the Wuthering Heights co-stars. But is all as it seems?
Rubio speech signals US-Europe relations are bruised but still friendly
The US Secretary of State sounds a conciliatory tone as he addresses European leaders in Munich.
William and Catherine all smiles in Valentine's Day photograph
The previously unseen photo was shared with the caption "Happy Valentine's Day" along with a heart emoji.
Scottish craft beer brand Brewdog put up for sale
Consultants Alix Partners have been brought in to oversee the sales process which could lead to the businesses being broken up.
Ex-Reform MP Rupert Lowe launches new party
The new party is set up by former Reform UK member, Rupert Lowe.
Queen's letter of support left Gisèle Pelicot 'overwhelmed'
The Queen's note said Gisèle Pelicot's courage had "created a powerful legacy that will change the narrative around shame, forever".
UK basks in sunshine ahead of snow and ice weather warnings
After days of cloud and rain, the weekend starts sunny and cold with further snow and ice warnings as Simon King expalains
Two Britons among three dead in French Alps avalanche
The Britons had been part of a group of five people accompanied by an instructor, skiing off-piste in Val d'Isère.
Police activity under way near Nancy Guthrie's home
A search has been carried out in Tuscon, Arizona, close to where the 84-year-old was abducted nearly two weeks ago.
Father of Coronation Street star to climb Everest on behalf of son and other deaf children
Michael Woods says he is inspired by his actor son Joseph, who plays Aled Winter-Brown.
Somalian airline praises pilot for crash-landing faulty plane, saving all 55 on board
All 55 people on board survived after the plane failed to land on the runway near the shoreline.
Rare loggerhead turtle washes up on Suffolk beach during storm
The warm-water turtle is assessed and taken to a specialist centre for treatment.
Student beats seven other comedians to be crowned UK's pun champion
Adam Ernest Pickard beat seven other comedians to claim the 2026 title at the Leicester Comedy Festival.
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Sir Jim Ratcliffe Says Sorry (To Some) For 'Colonised' Comments
And an update from Tehran.
Has Jeff Bezos brought down the Washington Post?
The Amazon boss has gutted a third of the workforce at the iconic newspaper
Ireland survive scare from superb Italy in Dublin
Ireland survive a major scare from Italy to claim their first win in this year's Six Nations and deny the Azzurri a first championship victory in Dublin.
'She's running with the ski under her arm' - Sweden survive crash chaos to win silver
Sweden claim an incredible silver medal as Frida Karlsson completes a heroic comeback after Ebba Andersson crashed and lost one of her skis in the women's cross-country ski final.
India’s Suryakumar shrugs off rain threat to Pakistan T20 World Cup game
Pakistan on Monday reversed their decision to boycott their T20 World Cup match against India, but rain could intervene.
African Union chair says ‘extermination’ of Palestinians must stop
Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairman of African Union Commission, says the "extermination" of the Palestinian people must end.
Rubio at Munich Security Conference: US wants Europe to be ‘strong’
US Secretary of State of Marco Rubio recalled the history between the US and Europe at the Munich Security Conference.
Deadly drone strikes cloud US-brokered Russia-Ukraine talks in Geneva
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio hint at difficulties in next week's talks.
Bangladeshi PM-in-waiting urges opposition to work with BNP
Bangladeshi Prime Minister-in-waiting Tarique Rahman urged opposition parties to work with the incoming BNP government.
England beat Scotland to get T20 World Cup bid back on track
England beat Scotland by five wickets in India to recover position in group at 2026 T20 World Cup.
Swear words fly as cheating allegations made in curling at Winter Olympics
Two of curling's best men's teams, Sweden and Canada, involved in fiery and controversial match at Winter Olympics.
ICU patients’ lives at risk in Gaza’s Al-Aqsa Hospital amid Israel’s war
The hospital may be forced in the coming hours to ration electricity so that certain wards can be prioritised.
India vs Pakistan match is a godsend for T20 World Cup hosts Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka braced itself for massive losses after Pakistan's boycott call, but now awaits a thrilling clash on Sunday.
Winter Olympics hit by another suspected sabotage of rail services
Italy's Transport Minister Matteo Salvini says 'lives at risk' as services between Milano Cortina Games hit.
T20 World Cup: Pakistan ‘always ready’ for India despite late green light
Both teams say they are set for Sunday's showdown despite the late decision for India's match with Pakistan to proceed.
Two hurt after high-speed New Zealand-France crash at Auckland SailGP race
Two sailors treated for serious injuries after Black Foils and DS Team France involved in major collision.
Are lasers the future of anti-drone warfare?
Repelling mass drone strikes is a hard and expensive task, but lasers might help.
AU calls for end to ‘extermination’ of Palestinians, decries African wars
African heads of state gather in Ethiopia's Addis Ababa for the 39th African Union Summit.
Tarique Rahman: From 17-year exile to landslide win in Bangladesh election
Results mark a remarkable reversal of fortune for BNP chief who left country in 2008 and returned only two months ago.
In Munich, Rubio urges transatlantic unity but lashes Europe on migration
Rubio's speech was more conciliatory than Vice President JD Vance's speech last year - though US-EU tensions remain.
‘Bangladesh will be better’: BNP victory puts nation at crossroads
The victorious Bangladesh Nationalist Party supporters are jubilant, but analysts warn of challenges ahead.
Two Philippine senators named ‘co-perpetrators’ in Duterte ICC case
Former Philippine justice secretary Vitaliano Aguirre II also among eight current, past officials named in complaint.
Indian national admits role in plot to assassinate US Sikh leader
Prosecutors say plot to kill Sikh leader in US linked to Indian government employee, an allegation New Delhi denies.
LIVE: World leaders gather in Munich for 2nd day of security conference
Today's participants include top US diplomat, Ukraine's president, British prime minister and Syria's foreign minister.
US ends temporary protected status for Yemeni refugees, asylum seekers
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has determined it is safe for Yemenis to return to their war-torn country.
This Valentine’s Day, chocolate comes with new risks
Climate shocks and deforestation are reshaping cocoa supply and pushing prices into a more volatile era.
Why the BNP won Bangladesh’s post-uprising election
Jamaat’s surge reshaped the contest, but constituency arithmetic and network power determined the outcome.
US pressures Vanuatu at UN over ICJ’s landmark climate change ruling
A cable seen by Al Jazeera says the US 'strongly objects' to the island nation seeking support for the ICJ's ruling.
Bangladesh PM-in-waiting Rahman appeals for unity as BNP sweeps polls
Interim leader Muhammad Yunus congratulates Rahman for 'the landslide victory of his party'.
No case of Nipah virus disease detected in China so far: China's disease control authorities
S. Korea's ex-president Yoon sentenced to 5 years in prison over obstruction of justice
Russia-China ties crucial for global stability: Putin at annual conference
China, Russia conduct strategic alignment on issues related to Japan
Civic groups in Taiwan protest Lai's arms push, oppose being dragged toward battlefield
Kuliang bond forges 'hometown affection' across the Pacific
Chinese premier arrives in Johannesburg for 1st G20 summit in Africa
Chinese scientists document first evidence of tool use in giant pandas
Multiple regions roll out autumn breaks for primary, secondary schools, stimulating local tourism
GT on the spot: UN officials praise bird conservation efforts at Poyang Lake in Jiangxi
China's cosmic ray observatory uncovers mystery of cosmic 'knee'
Chinese Vice Premier, FM hold talks with Norwegian FM
Cooperating with China means walking with opportunities: S.African entrepreneur and brand ambassador
Investigative report on 'Taiwan independence' separatist Shen Pao-yang released
China successfully launches Shenzhou-21 crewed spacecraft, carrying civilian taikonaut, 'space mice'
PLA Southern Theater Command, CCG step up law enforcement around China's Huangyan Dao
Japan, South Korea leaders meet in Gyeongju; avoid sensitive historical issues
Most desired vision of GGI is a future of fairness: Chinese FM
China ready to tap potential of economic and trade cooperation with Singapore: Premier
Mourners from all walks of life pay final tribute to late Nobel laureate Chen Ning Yang