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The Papers: 'Truth is antidote to Putin's poison' and 'Europe sabotage campaign' 16 Feb 2026, 5:33 am

The aftermath following the UK saying Russia killed opposition leader Alexei Navalny with a frog toxin continues to lead a number of today's papers.

'It's never too late': Savannah Guthrie's new plea for mother's release as FBI analyses glove 16 Feb 2026, 4:53 am

The FBI says it recovered a DNA sample from the glove, which was found in a field a few miles from Guthrie's home.

Starmer pledges crackdown on 'addictive elements' of social media 16 Feb 2026, 4:52 am

The government's new plans will mean no online platform will get a "free pass" on children's safety on the internet, the prime minister says.

Ice and flood warnings for parts of northern UK as cool weather continues 16 Feb 2026, 4:27 am

More than 70 flood warnings have also been issued by the Environment Agency after heavy rain.

ByteDance to curb AI video app after Disney legal threat 16 Feb 2026, 3:47 am

Videos featuring Spider-Man and other characters which are Disney's intellectual property have gone viral since Seedance's update.

What is behind spike in pothole related call-outs? 16 Feb 2026, 1:54 am

The AA says pothole-related call outs in January were up by 18% across the UK, with 6,235 in the East of England alone.

Why this school will ditch a shirt, tie and blazer from its uniform 16 Feb 2026, 1:49 am

The school says the move is practical - but it echoes a wider debate over the role of uniforms.

The £10 tricks I used to make my rented room into a home 16 Feb 2026, 1:36 am

Talented tenants share decor hacks that won't cost you a fortune - or your deposit.

UK considering significant increase to defence spending 16 Feb 2026, 1:28 am

The prime minister is considering meeting a 3% defence-spending target five years earlier than planned, the BBC learns.

Ministers want to reform SEND - but they are treading very carefully 16 Feb 2026, 1:11 am

The government is expected to outline its plan to overhaul the complex system of support for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in England soon.

Cabinet secretary frontrunner previously spoken to about management style 16 Feb 2026, 1:07 am

Dame Antonia Romeo was found to have no case to answer over one complaint nine years ago.

America's Next Top Model shaped reality TV, but should it ever have been made? 16 Feb 2026, 12:40 am

A new Netflix documentary will finally see Tyra Banks and her fellow judges address some of the most controversial scandals from the reality show.

Ex-church minister who admitted child sexual abuse to BBC still free years later 16 Feb 2026, 12:29 am

Robert Corfield, who admitted abusing a child to the BBC, was a minister in a shadowy church known as The Truth.

Trump has big plans for Venezuela's oil but are they feasible? 16 Feb 2026, 12:29 am

The US president wants American energy firms to start extracting the crude but they are reluctant.

'Dragged out and set on fire' - the Bangladesh mob killing that shocked the world 16 Feb 2026, 12:09 am

In December, Hindu factory worker Dipu Das was lynched in Bangladesh, igniting global outrage.

GB's Muir in big air final - Monday's guide 15 Feb 2026, 10:32 pm

What's happening and who to look out for at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina.

GB edged out in men's Curling thriller but semis still in sights 15 Feb 2026, 10:02 pm

GB's men's curlers suffer their second defeat of the Winter Olympics but remain on course for a semi-final place, after following a win over Germany with a nerve-shredding extra-end loss to Switzerland on Sunday.

US attorney general criticised after saying all Epstein files have been released 15 Feb 2026, 9:32 pm

Lawmakers, including those who wrote the law requiring their publication, argue the release is insufficient.

The curious case of Chermiti in Rohl's Rangers revolution 15 Feb 2026, 8:48 pm

BBC Scotland looks at Youssef Chermiti's impact for Rangers against Hearts and beyond.

What is the dart frog toxin allegedly used to kill Alexei Navalny? 15 Feb 2026, 8:13 pm

The toxin, epibatidine, can be found in frogs in the wild in South America or manufactured in a lab.

Weston and Stoecker win GB's second Olympic gold of day 15 Feb 2026, 8:06 pm

Matt Weston becomes the first Briton to win two gold medals at a Winter Olympics with a thrilling victory in the mixed team skeleton alongside Tabitha Stoecker.

Team GB clinches second gold of day at Winter Olympics 15 Feb 2026, 8:06 pm

Team GB wins two Winter Olympic titles on one day for the first time as Matt Weston and Tabitha Stoecker clinch mixed team skeleton gold.

Why Team GB's first Olympic gold on snow has been just a matter of time 15 Feb 2026, 7:43 pm

An Olympic gold medal on snow has long seemed like the impossible for Team GB. But for those in the know, it has been just a matter of time.

Will anyone stop 'massive favourites' France in Six Nations? 15 Feb 2026, 7:40 pm

France were at their swaggering best in Wales to extend their bid for a first Six Nations Grand Slam since 2022 - so who could stop them?

US boards second tanker in Indian Ocean after tracking it from Caribbean 15 Feb 2026, 7:34 pm

The US accuses the Veronica III of violating a "quarantine" on oil shipments from Venezuela.

Weston and Stoecker make history as Team GB win third Olympic gold 15 Feb 2026, 7:03 pm

Matt Weston and Tabby Stoecker make history as they claim gold in the mixed team skeleton at the 2026 Winter Olympics. Weston becomes the first Team GB athlete to win two gold medals in a single Winter Olympics.

'India v Pakistan becoming a political rivalry rather than sporting one' 15 Feb 2026, 6:45 pm

After weeks of debate about whether Pakistan's fixture against India would go ahead at the T20 World Cup, the action failed to deliver and it left the rivalry feeling more political than sporting.

Eleven killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza, rescuers say 15 Feb 2026, 6:42 pm

The Palestinian Red Crescent say a strike on a tent encampment in northern Gaza killed at least six people.

Andrew's time as trade envoy should be investigated, says Vince Cable 15 Feb 2026, 6:33 pm

The former prince's alleged actions were "totally unacceptable", the ex-business secretary says.

'A throwback' - Wolves beat Grimsby in FA Cup mudbath 15 Feb 2026, 6:29 pm

Premier League Wolves edge League Two Grimsby in an "old school cup tie" which provided an FA Cup "throwback".

Regis adds to parents' legacy with first UK title 15 Feb 2026, 5:25 pm

Renee Regis continues in father John Regis' footsteps by winning the women's 200m title at the UK Athletics Indoor Championships in Birmingham.

Ukraine's ex-energy minister detained while attempting to leave country 15 Feb 2026, 5:11 pm

His detention comes as he faces legal proceedings after being dismissed in a corruption scandal.

France hammer Wales to keep Grand Slam dream alive 15 Feb 2026, 5:01 pm

France keep alive their hopes of a Grand Slam with an eight-try hammering of woeful Wales - their 13th successive Six Nations defeat.

'Fast-spreading' measles outbreak hits several schools in London 15 Feb 2026, 3:32 pm

A number of children have been hospitalised as officials urge families to check they are up to date with their vaccines.

Klaebo wins record ninth Winter Olympic gold 15 Feb 2026, 12:42 pm

Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo, Norway's king of cross-country skiing, becomes the Winter Olympics' outright most successful athlete with a record ninth gold medal.

What the Nigella Lawson effect will mean for the Great British Bake Off 15 Feb 2026, 12:33 am

What joining Channel 4's famous tent could mean for the TV cook's career and the baking show.

The spectacular multimillion-euro heist nobody noticed 15 Feb 2026, 12:01 am

How did the thieves know exactly where the vault was and why did no-one hear the drill? Was it an inside job?

Has Jeff Bezos brought down the Washington Post? 11 Feb 2026, 7:53 pm

The Amazon boss has gutted a third of the workforce at the iconic newspaper

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