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World News Headlines
- Veteran dissident who refused exile released
on February 19, 2026Mikola Statkevich, who spent more than five years in prison in his native Belarus, is now recovering from a stroke at home, his wife says.
- Trump's Board of Peace members pledge $7bn in Gaza relief
on February 19, 2026Trump said it "looks like" Hamas will disarm, even though there are signs the group is regrouping.
- Trump says world has 10 days to see if Iran deal reached
on February 19, 2026The US is surging forces to the Middle East amid negotiations with the Islamic Republic over its nuclear programme.
- US build-up of warships and fighter jets tracked near Iran
on February 19, 2026A second US aircraft carrier appears to be heading towards the Middle East, as Washington puts pressure on Iran.
- US-Iran tension: Why Tehran may choose confrontation over 'surrender'
on February 19, 2026The Iranian leadership is weighing up whether resisting US demands is the best option for its survival.
- Sudan atrocities are 'hallmarks of genocide', UN says
on February 19, 2026A UN fact-finding mission issued the report after investigating the capture of el-Fasher by the Rapid Support Forces.
- Son of Robert Mugabe arrested in South Africa on suspicion of attempted murder
on February 19, 2026Bellarmine Mugabe is in custody after a man who worked at the place where he was staying was shot and injured.
- Over 1,000 Kenyans enlisted to fight in Russia-Ukraine war, report says
on February 19, 2026Investigators call the recruitment a well-organised trafficking ring involving immigration staff and security agencies.
- Eight skiers found dead after California avalanche
on February 19, 2026Fifteen skiers went missing on Tuesday following a massive avalanche in California's Lake Tahoe region. One person remains missing but is presumed dead.
- Desperate hunt for breakthrough in Nancy Guthrie case turns to Mexico
on February 19, 2026The search for the 84-year-old mother of US presenter Savannah Guthrie has moved into a third week.
- Woman accused of using ChatGPT to plan drug murders
on February 19, 2026The 21-year-old woman is accused by authorities in South Korea of secretly administering drinks containing drugs to three men in their 20s.
- Suspected carbon-monoxide leak kills at least 30 miners in Nigeria, witnesses say
on February 19, 2026The workers are believed to have collapsed after the gas built up in poorly ventilated tunnels.
- Billionaire Les Wexner tells US lawmakers he was 'naive' and 'conned' by Epstein
on February 19, 2026Testifying before Congress, the former CEO of Victoria's Secret lingerie brand accused Epstein of stealing "vast sums" of money from his family.
- Samba school that praised Brazil's Lula at Rio Carnival relegated
on February 19, 2026See the floats from the famous festival as the city's top samba schools compete for first prize.
- Giant robot tribute to Brazil's President Lula comes last in carnival competition
on February 19, 2026Rio de Janeiro's iconic Carnival parades began with a tribute to Brazil's President Lula, illustrating his rise from poverty to power.
- South Korea's ex-president jailed for life over martial law attempt
on February 19, 2026Yoon Suk Yeol's December 2024 martial law bid fundamentally damaged South Korea's democracy, a judge told the court.
- Do not give away Diego Garcia, Trump tells UK in fresh attack on Chagos deal
on February 19, 2026The president's comments come just a day after the US gave its official backing to the UK's Chagos deal.
- White House presses Iran to make deal, while ramping up military presence
on February 19, 2026US media reports that Trump has discussed attack options with advisers, and a strike could happen as early as Saturday.
- Australian presenter apologises for drinking before slurred Olympics report
on February 19, 2026Danika Mason also blamed the cold, after talking about coffee and iguanas in her live cross.
- The teacher who won $1m for turning India's slums into open-air classrooms
on February 19, 2026Rouble Nagi has spent the last three decades promoting learning among India's marginalised communities.
- Musk cuts Starlink access for Russian forces - giving Ukraine an edge at the front
on February 19, 2026Ukrainian troops say Russian forces are suffering setbacks without access to Elon Musk's system.
- How two farms in Senegal supply many of the UK's vegetables
on February 19, 2026During winter in Britain fresh produce is sent by cargo ship from the West African nation every week.
- Hamas is reasserting control in Gaza despite its heavy losses fighting Israel
on February 19, 2026Gazans say Hamas is again extending its control over security, tax revenue and government services.
- 'Difficult' Russia-Ukraine peace talks end without breakthrough
on February 18, 2026The second day of negotiations between Ukraine and Russia ended after just two hours.
- Iran security official appears to fire on crowd at cemetery
on February 18, 2026It happened as people gathered to commemorate those killed during the government’s brutal crackdown on protesters
- Flying oranges: Italian town celebrates carnival with historic street battle
on February 16, 2026A town in northern Italy has started celebrating carnival with its annual Battle of the Oranges where people hurl the fruit at each other for fun.
- Watch: Moment crew docks at International Space Station
on February 14, 2026The crew blasted off from Cape Canaveral in a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft atop a Falcon 9 rocket.
- Tribes grant the Colorado River legal personhood - can this help save it?
on February 14, 2026The river, which runs through seven US states that share it, is currently facing the worst drought in 1,200 years.
- Watch: 'I am a survivor' Gisèle Pelicot tells BBC Newsnight
on February 14, 2026Ms Pelicot reveals it is "inconceivable" that the man she shared her life with "could have committed these horrors".
- Gasps and disbelief in US as 'Quad God's' Olympic dream crumbles
on February 14, 2026The BBC visited the skating rink in Virginia where the ‘Quad God’ trains, as his closest friends and teammates expected to watch him win gold.