Teenage girls lured into forced sex by gangs in London, BBC finds
Our investigation reveals gangs from a range of ethnic backgrounds are operating widely in the capital, exploiting girls and young women.
Lower food and fuel prices drive inflation down to 3%
The rate at which prices are rising is slowing down, which could lead to lower interest rates.
'Difficult' Russia-Ukraine peace talks end without breakthrough
The second day of negotiations between Ukraine and Russia ended after just two hours.
Bone cement shortage likely to lead to joint surgery delays, NHS warns
Around 1,000 operations a week rely on the product as patients are warned delays are inevitable.
GB medal hopes still alive after double win over US
Team GB's slim Winter Olympics curling medal hopes are still alive after both the men's and women's rink edge out the United States in Cortina.
Flooding may worsen as unsettled weather expected to last for at least another month
With wet and unsettled weather expected to continue flood affected areas will have to wait longer for any respite as Sarah Keith-Lucas explains.
Vinicius: Eight years at Real Madrid, 20 cases of alleged racist abuse
Spanish football expert Guillem Balague details how Vincius Jr has become a global symbol of resistance against discrimination.
Children injured by NHS can claim damages for lifetime of lost earnings, court rules
The decision from the Supreme Court, on the case of a child who sustained a brain injury at birth in 2015, could have significant cost implications for the NHS.
Met making 'initial inquiries' into claims about Andrew protection officers
It comes after claims emerged that protection officers "turned a blind eye" during visits to Jeffrey Epstein's island.
Driver guilty over fatal smart motorway crash
Barry O'Sullivan killed 68-year-old Pulvinder Dhillon after driving into a stationary car on the M4.
Watch: Skier tells BBC of 'panic' as avalanche hit Italian slopes
Footage shows a queue of people, including children, covered in snow after an avalanche struck a valley in Courmayeur.
Luxury hotel scammer booked rooms for one cent, Spanish police say
Police arrest a 20-year-old suspected of defrauding a luxury Madrid hotel of more than €20,000 by manipulating an online payment system.
'How on earth have they done that?' - see Morrison's miracle shot that stole win for GB
Rebecca Morrison hit an incredible shot against the USA to win the game and give Team GB a chance of progressing into the curling semi-finals.
Watch: Lindsey Vonn shares her journey home after Olympics crash
The US skier was the Olympic downhill champion in 2010 and had been hoping for a fairytale ending to her illustrious career in 2026.
'For Dad, who didn't get to see this' - Shiffrin wins gold
American star Mikaela Shiffrin cements her status as the greatest alpine skier of all time as she wins Olympic slalom gold in emphatic fashion.
How a fatal crash happened on a smart motorway
Pulvinder Dhillon, 68, from London, died after the crash on the M4 in Berkshire in March 2022.
'I would sell a lung for a Hannah Montana tour': Fans react to 20th anniversary special announcement
Fans are gearing up for the "Hannahversary" - a special to mark the show's 20th anniversary.
'Just push us into the sea': The frustration of a coastal community failed by political promises
In Horden, County Durham, Westminster slogans have long been left unmet as the population has plummeted.
William says it has taken 'long time to understand my emotions'
Prince William has offered his advice to those struggling with their mental health, in a special Radio 1 panel discussion.
I invested £12,000 in Brewdog - I think I've lost it all
More than 200,000 people bought Equity for Punks shares in the craft brewer but many now believe they are worthless.
Cynthia Erivo ignores online criticism as Dracula gets mixed reviews
The Wicked star appears in a one-woman version of the classic horror story in London's West End.
I hated my appearance. Here's how I learned to accept it
Tilly and Charlotte share their experiences of body dysmorphic disorder and how they recovered from it.
Letter by young Queen Elizabeth II to be auctioned
The letter from Queen Elizabeth II asks if "the birds are well, and the goldfish haven't died".
Zuckerberg arrives to testify in social media addiction trial
The billionaire Meta chief executive faces questioning over whether use of Instagram harms children.
Plan to increase youth minimum wage could be delayed
Government sources tell BBC News they could slow down plans to make minimum wage equal across age groups.
Climber on trial for leaving girlfriend to die on Austria's highest mountain
Kerstin G's boyfriend is accused of leaving her unprotected and exhausted close to the summit during a blizzard.
Otter cubs rescued after sheltering in car engine
The tired and cold cubs were taken in for the night by Karen Watson, who kept them in a cardboard box in her bathtub.
Wave of arrests over killing of French nationalist piles pressure on far left
Eleven people are in detention in connection with the killing of far-right student activist Quentin Deranque.
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GB's curling medal hopes still alive after double win over US
Team GB's slim Winter Olympics curling medal hopes are still alive after both the men's and women's rink edge out the United States in Cortina.
'Defamation campaign' against Prestianni - Benfica
Benfica claim there is a "defamation campaign" against Gianluca Prestianni as Uefa launch an investigation into claims he racially abused Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr.
Hamilton finds new F1 cars 'more fun' to drive
Lewis Hamilton says he finds the new Formula 1 cars this year "more fun" to drive - in contrast to the views of Max Verstappen and Fernando Alonso.
'It smacks of England' - Australia fail again at T20 World Cup
Muddled selection and the lack of a plan B - how Australia's T20 World Cup campaign was derailed in Sri Lanka.
'It was revenge' - Shiffrin banishes Olympic anguish with slalom gold
American star Mikaela Shiffrin cements her status as the greatest alpine skier of all time as she wins Olympic slalom gold in emphatic fashion.
LIVE: Bodo/Glimt vs Inter Milan – Champions League playoff
Follow the build-up, analysis and live text commentary of the game as the Norwegian minnows take on the Italian giants.
She took on Britain’s Palestine Action ban. Then she won.
Israel approves West Bank land claims unless Palestinians prove ownership, sparking ‘annexation’ accusations.
India beat Netherlands to clean sweep group before T20 World Cup Super 8s
Shivan Dube shines as India warm up for South Africa by beating Netherlands in final group game at T20 World Cup.
Iranian families mark protest killings as schools observe strikes
Teachers' strikes in Iran condemn student killings during protests as mourning ceremonies take place nationwide.
Still Together | Ep 2 – New York
Amid a global polycrisis, new arrivals in New York face a fractured city where sanctuary feels ever more out of reach.
No breakthrough, no breakdown in Russia-Ukraine talks in Geneva
Al Jazeera’s Osama Bin Javaid explains what happened—and what didn’t—at the third round of Russia-Ukraine talks.
Real Madrid’s Vinicius to have alleged racist abuse investigated by UEFA
Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior alleges racist abuse against Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni in the UEFA Champions League.
Russia-Ukraine talks: All the mediation efforts, and where they stand
Nearly four years into Russia's war on Ukraine, multiple peace efforts have been started, but no end is in sight.
Japan’s Sanae Takaichi reappointed as PM
Japan’s Sanae Takaichi was formally reappointed as prime minister by Emperor Naruhito.
Why is the US targeting Cuba’s global medical missions?
Amid Cuba’s deepening fuel crisis, countries are bowing to US pressure and winding down their Cuban medical programmes.
Mikaela Shiffrin wins slalom Olympic gold medal at Winter Games 2026
American ski great clinches her fourth career Olympic medal, and her first since 2018, in the women's slalom at Tofane.
Pro-Palestine activists acquitted of burglary at Israeli arms site in UK
Filton24 defendants, members of Palestine Action, found not guilty as prosecutors fail to provide evidence.
Facebook, TikTok suspended in Gabon under regulator’s order
Gabonese authorities impose indefinite social media blackout, citing risks to social cohesion and national stability.
Life on Hold: Stories of Displacement from the Ukraine War
What does it mean to put your life on hold when war forces you to leave home?
Israel kills two in Gaza, blocks thousands from medical exit through Rafah
The latest deaths come as just 260 people have been allowed to seek medical care via the crossing to Egypt, the UN says.
Farhan leads Pakistan into T20 World Cup Super Eights as Namibia crumble
Pakistan beat Namibia by 102 runs in Colombo as Sahibzada Farhan hits his first T20 international century.
Israeli minister wants to cancel ‘damned’ Oslo Accords
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said his Religious Zionist Party wants to ‘cancel the damned Oslo Accords’.
Calculated hypocrisy: Why Western powers court Beijing but rely on US
Economic engagement with China does not amount to strategic realignment.
Trump’s Board of Peace meets: Who’s in, who’s out, what’s on the agenda?
Asian and Middle Eastern partners line up in Washington, while Europe tries to keep a distance.
Vonn’s skis didn’t release in Olympic crash as safety concerns resurface
'Smart binding' system in development, but costs are a concern as well as whether skiers really want it.
Tested on Palestinians: Epstein, Israel’s Barak pushed spy tech in Nigeria
Investigation reveals how Jeffrey Epstein and Ehud Barak marketed Israeli surveillance tech to profit from Nigeria.
Pakistan’s Punjab police kill 900 people in eight months: What’s going on?
Human rights report alleges record extrajudicial killings by Punjab’s police unit set up to combat organised crime.
Video: Sara Duterte announces run for presidency of Philippines
Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte has announced she will run for president in 2028.
Bulgaria to hold snap parliamentary election on April 19 after protests
Eighth vote in just five years follows government resignation after weeks of protests over budget, alleged corruption.
Ramadan begins as impact of genocide is still felt in Gaza
Palestinians are marking the start of the holy month of Ramadan in Gaza where the impact of Israel’s war is still felt.
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