Russia killed opposition leader Alexei Navalny using dart frog toxin, UK says
There is no innocent explanation for the toxin, called epibatidine, being found in samples taken from Navalny's body, the Foreign Office said.
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.
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.
Ex-Reform MP Rupert Lowe launches new party
Restore Britain is set up by former Reform UK member, Rupert Lowe.
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.
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.
'I told him where to stick it' - Canada and Sweden in curling cheating row
When the men's rinks of Canada and Sweden met at the Winter Olympics in Cortina on Friday, tempers became frayed.
Why are Team GB so good at skeleton?
No ice track, and yet the most successful nation in Olympic skeleton history - how Great Britain became a skeleton giant.
Shaidorov wins gold as 'Quad God' Malinin crumbles
Ilia Malinin, the red-hot favourite for men's figure skating gold, suffers a nightmare on the ice.
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".
He was once a teen 'superstar'. But James Van Der Beek's cancer left him cash-strapped
A fundraiser was setup 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?
Is dining out dying out?
The restaurant industry says it is facing a double whammy - rising costs and customers with less money.
She didn't expect to fall in love on ChatGPT - and then have to say goodbye
Rae began speaking to Barry after a difficult divorce, but Barry lives on an old model of ChatGPT that's being shut down.
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
Queen's letter of support left Pelicot 'overwhelmed'
The Queen's note said Gisèle Pelicot's courage had "created a powerful legacy that will change the narrative around shame, forever".
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.
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.
Time will heal Beckham family relationship, says Gordon Ramsay
The celebrity chef urged Brooklyn to remember "one day you're not going to have your Mum and Dad", in the wake of a fall out with parents Sir David and Lady Victoria Beckham.
'A lot of love and a bit of luck': 100 couples on the secret to a happy relationship
What exactly does it take to stay in love, and what's the secret to a long and happy relationship?
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
England edge to victory to leave Scotland on brink
England wobble again but get their T20 World Cup campaign back on track with a five-wicket win over Scotland, leaving the Scots on the brink of an early exit.
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.
England's brave new era runs up against Murrayfield ghosts
England come in with all the momentum. Scotland arrive chastened. But the recent history of Test rugby's oldest fixture will take some escaping.
'It all kicked off' Canada and Sweden curlers argue over 'double-tapping'
Sweden's Oskar Eriksson and Canada's Marc Kennedy exchange tense words after the Swedes accused the Canadian's of double-tapping their stones during their men's curling match at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
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'.
Could BNP’s landslide win open a new geopolitical chapter for Bangladesh?
Tarique Rahman's decisive victory may redraw regional alignments after years of pro-India policy under ousted PM Hasina.
India vs Pakistan: T20 World Cup – teams, start time, lineups
The cricket world and beyond will be watching as one of sport's greatest rivalry goes ahead despite political turmoil.
UK’s Mandelson asked to cooperate in Epstein probe by US Congress
US lawmakers say Mandelson holds 'critical information' about Epstein’s operations and have requested cooperation.
Danish PM says more Greenland talks due after meeting US’s Marco Rubio
New opinion poll finds seven in 10 US adults disapprove of President Donald Trump's handling of Greenland issue.
Trauma and defiance: Life and death of 17-year-old killed fighting Israel
Wael Mesheh, from the West Bank, had wanted to study. But his life took a turn after being imprisoned by Israel.
Arundhati Roy ‘shocked’ by jury’s Gaza remarks, quits Berlin film festival
Jury chair Wim Wenders said filmmakers 'have to stay out of politics' when asked about German support for Israel's war.
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