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Watch in full: Angry exchange between Trump and Zelensky

The US president accused the Ukrainian leader of being disrespectful in a tense meeting in the Oval Office. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6fwY4m2 via

GB News wins Ofcom legal challenge over Jacob Rees-Mogg shows

The High Court says Ofcom's rulings over two shows hosted by Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg were unlawful. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lwCsoEn via

Tate brothers arrive in US after Romania prosecutors lift travel ban

The pair, facing a rape and trafficking trial, had been banned from leaving Romania in recent years. from BBC News https://ift.tt/g3ZmRbz via

The Tates in the States

Self-described misogynist Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan have landed in Florida. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eS2bzuc via

England out of Champions Trophy after Afghanistan thriller

England are dumped out of the Champions Trophy by a nerve-shredding eight-run defeat by Afghanistan in Lahore. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uNEVOkv via

Afghanistan knock England out of Champions Trophy

England are out of the Champions Trophy following an eight-run defeat by Afghanistan in a thrilling game in Lahore. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YdgfKQb via

BBC Verify: How much has the US spent on aid to Ukraine?

US President Donald Trump claims the US has outspent Europe on aid to Ukraine by over $200bn. BBC Verify's Nick Eardley fact-checks Trump's claims. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QrwE0Ox via

Inside Russia: Putin’s war, three years on

What have Russians won and lost during the conflict in Ukraine? from BBC News https://ift.tt/NXCodpS via

Mills wins 3,000m indoor title with championship record

George Mills wins the men's 3,000m title at the 2025 British Indoor Championship in a record time for the event. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3qx6o9s via

From page to pitch: How Harry Potter's Quidditch became a real-life sport

Now called Quadball, the sport was made famous by JK Rowling's bespectacled wizard. from BBC News https://ift.tt/E5NsXLI via

Watch Six Nations Rugby Special

Ugo Monye has detailed analysis from the third round of the Six Nations championship. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yTzcWj3 via

Russell misses conversion to hand England victory in dramatic final minutes

Watch as Scotland's Finn Russell misses a conversion in the final minute to hand England a 16-15 victory in the Six Nations. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VpaDMde via

Carts, catwalk and carnival: Photos of the week

A selection of news photographs from around the world. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KC4R9ID via

Watch: The moment six Israeli hostages are released

Four of the men were kidnapped on 7 October 2023, while the two have been held for a decade. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PchD1N5 via

Man injured in attack at Berlin Holocaust memorial

Police spokesman Florian Nath was quoted by one German newspaper as saying "the perpetrator is on the run". from BBC News https://ift.tt/A4k3wTX via

Kendrick Lamar earns first UK number one with Not Like Us

The diss track, the knockout blow in his feud with Drake, is now number one in both the US and UK. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gPCUbk5 via

Musk wields his Doge chainsaw - but is a backlash brewing?

Facing constituents angry about the impact of sweeping government job cuts, some Republicans are expressing concern. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vOVAPDw via

Former Reform UK Wales leader charged with bribery

The ex-MEP and former UKIP Wales leader is to appear in court on Monday on charges of bribery. from BBC News https://ift.tt/t2uGOUI via

'Fighting for change' - what next for Spain & Rubiales after trial?

550 days after kissing Jenni Hermoso on the lips on the world's biggest stage, Luis Rubiales is found guilty of sexual assault. What happens now? from BBC News https://ift.tt/S5AXu10 via

Ferrari have every ingredient to win - Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton says Ferrari have "absolutely every ingredient to win" as the team launch the car he hopes will take him to an eighth world title. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bTByOaL via

Robson 'honoured' to bring women's game back to Queen's

Former British number one Laura Robson says it is a "huge honour" to welcome women's professional tennis back to Queen's for the first time in more than 50 years. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1gasyMd via

Property boss hid fraud jail time behind new name

Scott El Paraiso, of Urban Evolution, hid his original identity and criminal record from customers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EUa2Qk8 via

Neymar scores first goal after Santos return

Neymar scores a penalty and sets up another goal as Santos beat Agua Santa 3-1 in the Campeonato Paulista, striking for the first time in his second stint at the club. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xSrH2JO via

Who's who in German elections and why this vote is important

German voters go to the polls on 23 February in a pivotal vote focused on immigration and the economy. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Tbek0D1 via

'Funny, kind Semina lit up room': 12-year-old's tragic overdose death

An inquest into the death of Semina Halliwell, who said she was raped by an older boy, finds her death was "unpreventable". from BBC News https://ift.tt/GKE0hQ6 via

How I exposed MI5's lie about its violent abusive agent

The Security Service gambled BBC correspondent Daniel De Simone had no evidence. A note, an email and a recording proved it wrong. from BBC News https://ift.tt/otpwKhk via

£115m lottery winners invest in bid to take women's football club to the top

The directors hope the investment will lead to the club's promotion to the Women's Super League. from BBC News https://ift.tt/phlCDc8 via

Premier League sponsorship rules 'void' says tribunal

The Premier League's rules governing sponsorship deals from the period between between 2021 and 2024 are "void and unenforceable", a tribunal rules. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ipXBxP6 via

Two British nationals detained in Iran

The man and woman, who have not been named, are accused of unspecified security-related offenses. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RKNdgOY via

NHS 'recovery plan' fails to deliver new dentists or more appointments

NHS leaders say the contract for dentists to carry out NHS work needs redrawing. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gldCGq2 via

We speak to Lord Mandelson, the new ambassador to US

A conversation on day one of the job. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qt348QR via

'It's a golden generation of Welsh pundits, not Welsh players'

Chris Ashton and Chris Jones explain why Wales are in turmoil - before Warren Gatland's exit as head coach was announced. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mHF5P8q via

Flamingos freed after smugglers bound wings and crammed into crates

Birds are discovered wrapped into packages and crammed inside crates, official photos show. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dLBaQA8 via

Chadha knocks out defending champion Wilson in first round

India's Ishpreet Singh Chadha produced one of the performances of his career to knock out defending champion Gary Wilson in the first round of the Welsh Open. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ILQd2Xj via

Barca's Leon accused of 'violating privacy' of opponent

Espanyol accuse Barcelona and Spain defender Mapi Leon of "violating the privacy" of their player Daniela Caracas following an incident in a Liga F game on Sunday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/05GWwIM via

The World Cup kiss that's gripping Spain

Spain's former football boss accused of sexual assault for kissing player Jenni Hermoso from BBC News https://ift.tt/eujPDZK via

Six Nations Rugby

Join Ugo Monye for detailed analysis of the second round of this year’s Six Nations. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8IyEpga via

Daly try gives England precious victory over France

England strike in the 79th-minute to win a roller-coaster Six Nations encounter against France at Allianz Stadium. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Qmis69c via

'Strike of a lifetime' - an own-goal that belongs in FA Cup folklore

Manchester City come from behind to knock League One Leyton Orient out of the FA Cup but Jamie Donley produces the strike of a lifetime for the Londoners. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hwHCeMb via

Repairs under way after car plunges onto rail line

Passengers are told the main line will not reopen until at least 22:00 GMT, after a day of rail chaos. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1AFYKLl via

15 things Trump and his team did this week

In his third week back in office, Trump took action on issues from transgender competitors in women's sports to Gaza. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tpsYUCS via

Israel minister tells army to plan for Palestinians leaving Gaza

It comes after President Trump proposed for Gazans to relocate, drawing widespread condemnation. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nTJKcaY via

Law to make social housing landlords fix mould in force from October

Campaigners called for change after two-year-old Awaab Ishak died from mould exposure at his home in 2020. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WuKYiev via

Million pound watch heist staged and London shop boss knew, court told

A man accused of robbing a jeweller says the raid was fake and the shop's manager, who later took his life, knew. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5dG7zZg via

Trump’s Tariff Turmoil: China Strikes Back

Plus, what role does the drug Fentanyl have in the trade disputes. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gzMhCIV via

Aston Villa sign PSG midfielder Asensio on loan

Aston Villa sign Spain midfielder Marco Asensio on loan from Paris St-Germain until the end of the season. from BBC News https://ift.tt/REuD2o4 via

Boy, 15, dies after being stabbed at school in Sheffield

A 15-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1o9VYP0 via

Bill Gates on wealth, influence and technology

The Microsoft founder gives his verdict on the alliance between Trump and Musk. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Q19ayI3 via

'The perfect batter for his time' - meet India's latest record-breaker

Meet India's latest batting superstar Abhishek Sharma, who struck a record-breaking 135 in their T20 win over England. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VXvSKBh via

Former captain George returns to England squad

Former captain Jamie George has re-joined England's squad ahead of their second Six Nations match against France at Allianz Stadium on Saturday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RJ2NLoc via

Trump says he ordered air strikes on Islamic State group in Somalia

Trump says he ordered air strikes on a senior attack planner from the Islamic State group in Somalia. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oWtezwZ via

Four dead after vehicle crashes into building

Police appeal for more information after four people die at the scene of the crash. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KaXVqwZ via

Body positivity takes backseat as fashion houses pick skinnier models

Is skinny back for good? We speak to designers, casting agents and models at Paris Fashion Week. from BBC News https://ift.tt/q29Dcwx via

Hundreds of new families added to maternity review

The findings of the review will now be published in June 2026, nine months later than the original date. from BBC News https://ift.tt/M047zZW via