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Friday, 28 February 2025

Five issues for England after Buttler resigns

Picking the right captain and getting the best out of Jos Buttler are just two of the issues facing England after the captain's resignation.

WhatsApp says it has resolved technical problem

Thousands of users reported problems on Friday, but the Meta-owned company says the issue is now resolved.

Thursday, 27 February 2025

Katy Perry to head to space on Blue Origin all-women flight

The American singer will be joined by Lauren Sanchez, whose fiancee Jeff Bezos owns Blue Origin.

BBC Verify: Viral Donald Trump Jr audio highly likely AI fake

A clip has been widely shared of Donald Trump Jr allegedly saying on his podcast that the US should have sent arms to Russia.

King invites Trump for 'unprecedented' second state visit

Keir Starmer hands the US president an invitation letter as the pair meet at the White House.

The Tates in the States

Self-described misogynist Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan have landed in Florida.

Wednesday, 26 February 2025

Travel ban for man who 'tortured' women in Highland dungeon

The first order of its kind to be imposed by a Scottish court prevents Kevin Booth from leaving the UK for five years.

Tuesday, 25 February 2025

What did we learn from Ferguson's Rangers unveiling?

Barry Ferguson speaks about his expectations, coaching staff and route to the job at his first media conference as interim Rangers manager.

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.

American loses UK appeal to become legally non-binary

Lord Justice Singh says the issue is "better suited to resolution in Parliament than the courts".

Sunday, 23 February 2025

Fiorentina's Kean in hospital after collapsing on pitch

Fiorentina striker Moise Kean collapses on the pitch and is taken to hospital after sustaining a head injury during a 1-0 defeat at Hellas Verona.

Van driver hunt continues after fatal tram crash

Police are understood to have identified the man involved in the crash, which killed a young girl.

Saturday, 22 February 2025

England regain Calcutta Cup after Scotland miss last-gasp kick

Finn Russell misses a 79th-minute conversion as England do just enough to deny Scotland an unprecendented fifth successive win in the fixture.

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.

Carts, catwalk and carnival: Photos of the week

A selection of news photographs from around the world.

Friday, 21 February 2025

Watch: Goat rescued from fifth-floor flat ledge in Madrid

A goat in Madrid was rescued by firefighters after it became trapped on a window sill of a tower block.

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.

Can Starmer Bridge the Gap Between Trump and Europe?

European leaders have called an emergency summit over the war in Ukraine.

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.

Draper and Alcaraz through to last 16 at Qatar Open

Jack Draper produces a dominant performance to defeat Alexei Popyrin and reach the second round of the Qatar Open.

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.

Energy bills forecast to rise by £85 a year

Cornwall Insight predicts that the energy regulator will hike gas and electricity prices by 5%.

Apple gambles on new iPhone with AI features at lower cost

The tech giant is hoping AI at a lower price can reinvigorate sales of its flagship piece of hardware.

SpaceX rocket debris crashes into Poland

Debris from a Space X Falcon 9 rocket lit up skies across Europe before crashing into Poland.

Mitch McConnell announces he will not run for re-election

The Republican senator has spent 40 years in Congress, but said he has "unfinished business" before he goes.

How an American takeover could change James Bond forever

Long-serving masterminds Barbara Broccoli and Michael G Wilson give creative control to Amazon.

Sunday, 16 February 2025

What’s up with Gen Z?

A study suggests that less than half of Generation Z are proud to be British.

Saturday, 15 February 2025

'Sad day for tennis' - Sinner doping ban 'leaves sour taste'

Jannik Sinner's doping case has divided the tennis world for months, with the news he will serve a three-month ban leading to further questions and criticism.

Gourley & Nielsen break British records at Keely Klassic

Neil Gourley breaks the men's British indoor 1,000m and Lina Nielsen does the same in the women's 300m at the Keely Klassic in Birmingham.

Friday, 14 February 2025

Fire breaks out at London luxury hotel

About 100 people have been evacuated and 125 firefighters are tackling a fire at Chiltern Firehouse.

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.

Thursday, 13 February 2025

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.

Jeff Bezos space firm Blue Origin to cut a tenth of jobs

The company is looking to trim manager ranks and focus on ramping up rocket launches.

Honda-Nissan multi-billion dollar merger collapses

The Japanese car making giants aimed to combine their businesses to compete against Chinese rivals.

Wednesday, 12 February 2025

Tuesday, 11 February 2025

Stripey-faced fish named after warrior princess San

The newly discovered fish has stripes on its face like the Studio Ghibli warrior princess.

Armed police in stand-off at Sheffield city apartments

Specialist officers are "negotiating" with a man at a building on Broad Street in Sheffield.

Sunday, 9 February 2025

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.

Motor neurone disease campaigner Sam Perkins dies

The sportsman raised hundreds of thousands of pounds after being diagnosed with the disease.

Plymouth stun Liverpool in FA Cup giant-killing

Watch highlights as the Championship's bottom side Plymouth Argyle knock out Premier League leaders Liverpool with a hard-fought victory in the FA Cup fourth round.

Saturday, 8 February 2025

Newcastle score controversial goal against Birmingham

Watch as Joe Willock brings Newcastle United level against Birmingham City after a "very, very tight" goal-line decision in the FA Cup fourth round.

Trump’s Tariff Turmoil: China Strikes Back

Plus, what role does the drug Fentanyl have in the trade disputes.

Friday, 7 February 2025

Miliband refuses to say whether he personally backs Heathrow

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced the Labour government will support airport expansion plans.

What's on menu for King's Italian dinner with Tucci?

King Charles praises the culture of Italian cooking as he hosts a dinner ahead of a state visit to Italy.

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.

Thursday, 6 February 2025

Spain's Hermoso was 'overwhelmed' after Rubiales World Cup kiss, court hears

Teammates of Jenni Hermoso have testified in a trial over a kiss between her and former football chief Luis Rubiales.

Israel minister tells army to plan for Palestinians leaving Gaza

It comes after President Trump proposed for Gazans to relocate, drawing widespread condemnation.

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.

Wednesday, 5 February 2025

Trump to sign order banning transgender women from female sports

He says the move, which covers non-elite levels, restores fairness but human rights advocates have condemned it.

Estée Lauder to cut up to 7,000 jobs as sales fall

The owner Clinique, MAC and Bobbi Brown will axe more jobs than planned amid certainty over US taxes.

Tuesday, 4 February 2025

Illegal meat on most UK High Streets, official says

Post-Brexit checks are undermining efforts to keep out potentially disease-ridden meat, official says.

Monday, 3 February 2025

'We haven't panicked, but we are prepared': The residents waiting out Australia's floods

The BBC meets the residents of Townsville's "black zones" who have stayed put despite flood warnings.

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.

Sunday, 2 February 2025

'Hurting' Spurs find defensive strength before defining week

In a week that could define their season, Tottenham answer their critics with a superb and resolute victory at Brentford.

Victims of Philadelphia air ambulance crash identified by jet company

Investigators have not been able to locate the aircraft's black box yet, which could provide clues into the cause of the crash.

Man Utd 'trying everything' to strengthen - but won't repeat 'mistakes'

Ruben Amorim says Manchester United are "trying everything" to strengthen his squad before the transfer window closes following another home defeat – but will not repeat "the mistake of the past".

Saturday, 1 February 2025

Two children die in hit-and-run crash

Police urged anyone who saw what happened or has dashcam or doorbell footage to get in touch.

Trump says Venezuela will accept migrants returned from US

The move follows talks between Maduro and a Trump envoy that led to the release of six US detainees.

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.

Holders Ireland seal bonus-point win over England

Ireland score three second-half tries to launch their bid for a third successive Six Nations title with a bonus-point victory over England in Dublin.