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Target to pull cereals with synthetic colours from its shelves 27 Feb 2026, 11:09 pm

The US retailer's announcement follows commitments from several food companies to phase out artificial dyes.

Neil Sedaka, singer of Breaking Up Is Hard To Do, dies at 86 27 Feb 2026, 11:09 pm

A skilled pianist nominated for five Grammy awards, Sedaka wrote hits through the 1950's and 60's.

Wolves beat Aston Villa to avoid Premier League fewest-points record 27 Feb 2026, 10:34 pm

Watch highlights as Wolves dent Aston Villa's Champions League qualification hopes with a 2-0 home win, ensuring they better the worst Premier League points tally set by Derby County.

Trump 'not thrilled' with Iran after latest talks on nuclear programme 27 Feb 2026, 10:21 pm

President Trump said he was not happy with Iran's stance, but had not yet decided whether to attack.

Boy assaulted by birth parents wins campaign for UK child cruelty register 27 Feb 2026, 9:28 pm

Tony Hudgell, who lost both legs after his birth parents assaulted him, has fought to protect children.

Messi tackled by pitch invader in Inter Miami game 27 Feb 2026, 9:09 pm

Argentina captain Lionel Messi is hauled to the ground by a pitch invader during Inter Miami's friendly in Puerto Rico.

Aid groups in Gaza and West Bank thrown lifeline as Israel court pauses ban threat 27 Feb 2026, 8:31 pm

Dozens of well-known groups faced shutdown under a new Israeli law, although the reprieve might be temporary.

'Baz said play like Sehwag' - an England win that felt like the good times 27 Feb 2026, 8:26 pm

England's win over New Zealand felt a return to the good times under Brendon McCullum but there are only so many times you can go to the well, writes Matthew Henry.

Usyk to defend title against kickboxer in Egypt 27 Feb 2026, 8:25 pm

Oleksandr Usyk will return to the ring in May when he defends his WBC heavyweight title against former kickboxing champion Rico Verhoeven at the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt.

I Swear director says Baftas 'let down' Tourette's campaigner 27 Feb 2026, 8:14 pm

Kirk Jones says he initially thought a slur shouted during the ceremony was not broadcast.

Starmer vows to fight on after historic Green by-election win 27 Feb 2026, 7:51 pm

The result - in a seat Labour has held for nearly 100 years - heaps further pressure on the PM's position.

Tram derails in Milan, leaving two dead and dozens injured 27 Feb 2026, 7:03 pm

The crowded tram was travelling in the centre of Milan at rush hour when it appeared to crash into the side of a building.

Nasa announces change to its Moon landing plans 27 Feb 2026, 6:37 pm

It is adding an extra mission to its Artemis programme before landing astronauts on the Moon.

Reform UK reports by-election 'family voting' concerns to police 27 Feb 2026, 6:37 pm

It comes after election observers raised concerns about "extremely high" levels of family voting.

Private schools lose legal challenge over VAT changes 27 Feb 2026, 6:06 pm

A group of low-fee paying private schools have challenged the government's removal of the VAT exemption.

Anxious days inside Iran as speculation grows of US strikes 27 Feb 2026, 5:48 pm

To many, Iran now seems to be hovering in a tense limbo where everything could change suddenly.

Letter featuring drawings by young Queen Elizabeth II sells for £25k 27 Feb 2026, 5:35 pm

The letter was written when Princess Elizabeth would have been between 10 and 12 years old.

Brewdog expected to announce sale early next week 27 Feb 2026, 5:16 pm

Staff are told Brewdog's German arm is not included in the sale and will now be liquidated but bars will trade as normal this weekend.

Only Welsh speakers should live on new housing estate, local council says 27 Feb 2026, 5:04 pm

A council in Gywnedd, north Wales, wants a housing estate to be reserved for Welsh speakers only.

Cruz Beckham launches music career, having fun amid family drama 27 Feb 2026, 5:01 pm

Can David and Victoria's youngest son escape the "nepo baby" label and find success with his band?

The battle for Texas… can Democrats win it back from Trump? 27 Feb 2026, 4:47 pm

Republican panic as voting starts in the Texas primaries

Palestine Action arrest as Churchill statue defaced 27 Feb 2026, 4:30 pm

The Westminster statue of the former prime minister is vandalised with slogans daubed in red paint.

'We were bullied for years before our son was killed' 27 Feb 2026, 4:19 pm

The parents of 14-year-old Ibrahima Seck say they were being harassed and bullied for years.

The failure of the world's first hydrogen double-decker fleet 27 Feb 2026, 4:15 pm

The multi-million pound project in Aberdeen was meant to be the future of clean public transportation.

Henry Zeffman: Green victory shows insurgent parties are here to stay 27 Feb 2026, 3:38 pm

The party's historic win in Gorton and Denton by-election is clearest sign yet of changing political landscape.

The crimes that made Soham killer Ian Huntley a target in prison 27 Feb 2026, 2:52 pm

Huntley, who killed two 10-year-old girls in Soham in 2002, is in hospital after an attack in prison.

How Hollywood and Maga aligned over Warner Bros deal 27 Feb 2026, 2:08 pm

Paramount beats Netflix to the major deal, pleasing figures in DC and LA alike, the BBC's culture and media editor writes.

Why are Afghanistan and Pakistan fighting? 27 Feb 2026, 1:26 pm

The two sides have different versions of how and why the deadly dispute began.

Why Trump means the Cuban Revolution faces its biggest threat yet 27 Feb 2026, 12:46 pm

Will a worsening internal crisis create the conditions for the Cuban Revolution to unravel from within?

From plumber to Parliament, who is the Green Party's new MP? 27 Feb 2026, 12:29 pm

Spencer marked her victory by apologising to customers for potentially having to cancel work due to her Westminster move.

Soham killer Huntley still in hospital after attack using makeshift weapon 27 Feb 2026, 12:07 pm

Huntley, who is serving a life sentence for murdering two schoolgirls, has significant head trauma, the BBC understands.

Watch: How Green Party victory unfolded 27 Feb 2026, 11:56 am

Labour, which took the Greater Manchester seat with more than 50% of the vote in 2024, was pushed into third place.

Chelsea v PSG, Man City v Real & Newcastle v Barca in Champions League last 16 27 Feb 2026, 11:34 am

Chelsea will play holders Paris St-Germain in the Champions League last 16 while Manchester City will face Real Madrid in the knockout stages for a fifth straight season.

By-Electioncast: Greens Win Gorton and Denton 27 Feb 2026, 8:20 am

Hannah Spencer is the new Green MP for Gorton and Denton.

Six planets to be visible at same time in celestial 'parade' - here's how to see them 27 Feb 2026, 6:54 am

Six planets - Mercury, Venus, Saturn, Jupiter, Uranus and Neptune - will all be visible in the night sky.

Sir John Curtice: The future of British politics is more uncertain than ever 27 Feb 2026, 6:06 am

Not only did Hannah Spencer become the first Green to win a by-election, she won it well.

Award-winning short thriller set on a farm 27 Feb 2026, 6:00 am

Jamie, Ruth's son, threatens to kill his parents if they don't give him part of the farm.

Weekly quiz: Which baby monkey broke the internet's heart? 26 Feb 2026, 5:31 pm

How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

Patrick Swayze and Keanu Reeves star in this action thriller 26 Feb 2026, 1:56 am

An undercover cop pursuing a gang of bank robbers is seduced by the LA surf scene.

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