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One dead after stabbing following skate park altercation
Northamptonshire Police is urging anyone with information to get in touch.
19.02.2026 - 06:17

Mystery origins of 'smiling' fossil revealed
The unusual looking fossil is estimated to be a few hundred million years old dating to the Carboniferous period.
19.02.2026 - 06:07

Pubs to open late for home nations World Cup knockout games
Football fans in the UK will be able to enjoy an extra round at the pub thanks to new rules during the men's World Cup.
19.02.2026 - 05:51

Australian presenter apologises for drinking before slurred Olympics report
Danika Mason also blamed the cold, after talking about coffee and iguanas in her live cross.
19.02.2026 - 05:11

White House says Iran would be 'wise' to make deal, as US ramps up military presence
The White House spokeswoman says there are "many reasons and arguments that one could make for a strike against Iran".
19.02.2026 - 05:05

Mark Zuckerberg defends Meta in landmark social media addiction trial
The billionaire boss said he "always" regretted not making faster progress to identify users under 13.
19.02.2026 - 04:29

Reeves' borrowing rules 'need a rethink', claims IFS
The think tank suggests the chancellor's fiscal rules need to shift the focus from one key figure.
19.02.2026 - 04:09

Veterans threaten MoD with legal action over LGBT compensation scheme
Lawyers for the pair say thousands of veterans could potentially be impacted.
19.02.2026 - 03:51

Musk cuts Starlink access for Russian forces - giving Ukraine an edge at the front
Ukrainian troops say Russian forces are suffering setbacks without access to Elon Musk's system.
19.02.2026 - 02:39

Etsy sells second-hand fashion app Depop to eBay for $1.2bn
The "pre-loved" fashion firm has been sold by Etsy just five years after it bought the firm.
19.02.2026 - 02:37

Yes there is a right way to stack the dishwasher. Here are the 5 rules
BBC One's Inside the Factory attempted to settle the heated debate in many households.
19.02.2026 - 02:32

Major special education support shake-up risks political backlash
Leaks suggest plans for a complete redesign of special educational needs and disabilities support in schools.
19.02.2026 - 02:32

Cornish village expected to be confirmed to have had 50 days of rain
The exceptionally wet start to 2026 will see one Cornish village expected to be confirmed as recording 50 continuous days of rain as Matt Taylor explains.
19.02.2026 - 02:29

Why there's no quick fix in sight for the problem of dazzling headlights
Road users say headlight glare is an issue - but experts warn a solution might not be straightforward.
19.02.2026 - 02:10

Child poverty figures in the UK expected to be revised down
Official figures going back to 2018 are set to take billions in under-reported benefits income into account.
19.02.2026 - 02:03

Tech firms will have 48 hours to remove abusive images under new law
The government is proposing that intimate image abuse should be treated more severely.
19.02.2026 - 01:55

The Papers: 'Trump pulls support for Chagos' and 'Britain faces '1936 moment''
Donald Trump's reversal on the Chagos Islands deal leads some of the papers today, while Sir Keir Starmer is called to increase military spending.
19.02.2026 - 01:42

'Bottle word will be used' for Arsenal - is title 'in Man City's hands'?
After blowing a two-goal lead to draw against the Premier League's bottom club Wolves, there will be no dodging the questions on whether Arsenal are mentally ready to end their 22-year wait to become champions.
19.02.2026 - 01:21

Hamas is reasserting control in Gaza despite its heavy losses fighting Israel
Gazans say Hamas is again extending its control over security, tax revenue and government services.
19.02.2026 - 01:04

Eight skiers found dead after California avalanche
Fifteen skiers went missing on Tuesday following a massive avalanche in California's Lake Tahoe region. One person remains missing but is presumed dead.
19.02.2026 - 00:06

Wednesday

Gordon channels Shearer after breaking his record
Newcastle's Anthony Gordon only had one thought in his mind as his side faced Qarabag in the Champions League...
18.02.2026 - 23:48

Arsenal squander two-goal lead as Wolves score late to earn draw
A Ricardo Calafiori own goal in the 94th minute gives Wolves a point. as the Premier League's bottom side come back from two goals down against leaders Arsenal at Molineux.
18.02.2026 - 23:41

Do not give away Diego Garcia, Trump tells UK in fresh attack on Chagos deal
The president's comments come just a day after the US gave its official backing to the UK's Chagos deal.
18.02.2026 - 23:08

The guide to Thursday's action - with GB hoping for semi-final places in curling
What's happening and who to look out for at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina.
18.02.2026 - 22:37

Italian phenomenon Arianna Fontana wins 14th Olympic speed skating medal
A lot can change in sport over two decades - but not Arianna Fontana's ability to collect Olympic medals.
18.02.2026 - 21:42

GB curlers emerge from epic day with medal hopes revived
Team GB's Winter Olympics curling medal hopes in both the men's and women's events are somehow still alive after a day of epic drama in Cortina.
18.02.2026 - 21:23

GB curlers emerge from epic day with medal hopes revived
Team GB's Winter Olympics curling medal hopes in both the men's and women's events are somehow still alive after a day of epic drama in Cortina.
18.02.2026 - 21:23

Seahawks put up for sale - 10 days after Super Bowl win
The Seattle Seahawks are officially put up for sale - 10 days after winning American football's biggest prize.
18.02.2026 - 21:20

Everything you need to know about Donald Trump’s Board of Peace
What’s on the agenda of the inaugural meeting?
18.02.2026 - 20:46

Game of Thrones play to open in the UK this summer
The stage prequel will be set 10 years before the events of the original books and TV series.
18.02.2026 - 19:00

'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.
18.02.2026 - 18:59

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.
18.02.2026 - 18:40

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.
18.02.2026 - 18:40

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.
18.02.2026 - 18:01

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.
18.02.2026 - 16:04

Tuesday

Is There A Gen Z Jobs Crisis?
Youth unemployment hits a more than 10 year high.
17.02.2026 - 21:43

Wednesday

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