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Puberty blockers trial paused over concerns from medicines watchdog 20 Feb 2026, 11:36 pm

The medicines regulator is suggesting the minimum age limit for trial should be raised to 14.

Trump says he is considering limited military strike on Iran 20 Feb 2026, 10:38 pm

Trump's new threat came a day after he appeared to give Iran about 10 days to agree to a deal to curb its nuclear programme.

GB go for men's curling gold and Atkin in halfpipe final - Saturday's guide 20 Feb 2026, 9:54 pm

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

'Wonderfully different' Pollock ready to fire up England 20 Feb 2026, 9:34 pm

"Wonderfully different" Henry Pollock will start his first England Test in Saturday's must-win Six Nations game against Ireland.

Government considers removing Andrew from royal line of succession 20 Feb 2026, 9:22 pm

The former Duke of York is eighth in line to the throne meaning he remains eligible to be King.

'I'm on right side' - Team GB's Kenworthy on death threats after ICE post 20 Feb 2026, 9:03 pm

Team GB's Gus Kenworthy says he is "on the right side" after he received death threats for posting a graphic message about the United States' Immigration and Customs Enforcement organisation.

Svitolina beats Gauff in epic to reach Dubai final 20 Feb 2026, 8:23 pm

Ukraine's Elina Svitolina beats world number four Coco Gauff to set up a final against American Jessica Pegula at the Dubai Tennis Championships.

Tributes paid to teens who died at holiday park 20 Feb 2026, 8:13 pm

Cherish Bean, 15, and Ethan Slater, 17, died at Little Eden Holiday Park on Wednesday, police say.

Who are the winners and losers from F1 pre-season testing? 20 Feb 2026, 7:44 pm

As pre-season testing reaches its conclusion, which teams look best - and worst - placed ahead of the Australian Grand Prix?

GB '25 years' behind world's best in short track 20 Feb 2026, 7:34 pm

Great Britain has fallen 25 years behind the best short track nations in the world amid outdated facilities and rising costs, according to British Ice Skating's head of performance.

Bishop of Lincoln arrested in sexual assault inquiry 20 Feb 2026, 7:13 pm

Right Reverend Stephen Conway has also been suspended by the Church of England.

Tariffs ruling is major blow to Trump's second-term agenda 20 Feb 2026, 7:01 pm

The Supreme Court has weakened Trump's hand in dealing with other nations, writes Anthony Zurcher.

What happens next for Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor? 20 Feb 2026, 6:32 pm

The former prince was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office and taken to a Norfolk police station for questioning on Thursday 19 February.

Met asks Andrew's protection officers what they saw or heard in Epstein inquiry 20 Feb 2026, 6:11 pm

Officers will continue searching Andrew's former Windsor home until Monday, the BBC understands.

Andrew and King Charles, a personal battle of royal brothers 20 Feb 2026, 6:05 pm

The problems facing the monarchy over Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor are also a family problem between brothers.

Sam Fender and Olivia Dean finally reach number one after 35 weeks 20 Feb 2026, 5:45 pm

Rein Me In sets a new UK chart record for the longest time to reach number one.

Life sentences for teens after racist murder of stranger delivering food to his mum 20 Feb 2026, 5:43 pm

Kamran Aman was subjected to further racist abuse as he lay dying on the floor of a neighbour's house.

UK agrees drone defence plan with four EU allies 20 Feb 2026, 5:35 pm

The scheme will seek to take inspiration from Ukraine's drone manufacturing programme.

Four men, one aim - to end 102-year wait for Winter Olympic curling gold 20 Feb 2026, 5:30 pm

All eyes will be on Team GB's Bruce Mouat, Grant Hardie, Hammy McMillan and Bobby Lammie on Saturday (18:05 GMT) when they take on Canada with a gold medal at stake at the Winter Olympics.

Humans to travel further into space than ever before as Nasa confirms March Moon mission 20 Feb 2026, 5:00 pm

Nasa sets the launch date following a successful "wet dress rehearsal" of the Artemis II mission.

Table-punching injury left Menzies close to quitting darts 20 Feb 2026, 4:39 pm

Cameron Menzies says he has come close to "wrapping" up his darts career as the hand injury he suffered punching a drinks table at the PDC World Championship has left him with "no feeling" in the fingers of his right hand.

How a Zoom call led to a semi-pro table tennis player featuring in Marty Supreme 20 Feb 2026, 4:28 pm

The semi-professional table tennis player rehearsed scenes with the US actor on the Marty Supreme set.

KFC, Nando's, and others ditch chicken welfare pledge 20 Feb 2026, 4:17 pm

Wingstop, Burger King, and others have walked away from an industry commitment to avoid using fast-growing chickens

A tip-off and 'more luck than judgement': The story behind Andrew car snap 20 Feb 2026, 4:09 pm

After the former prince's arrest, Reuters photographer Phil Noble began a six-hour drive to Norfolk.

Man charged with raping unconscious wife with other men for years 20 Feb 2026, 4:06 pm

The defendants cannot be named for legal reasons at this stage.

Dog trained to illegally dump rubbish, Italian authorities say 20 Feb 2026, 3:57 pm

"Ingenuity can never become an alibi for incivility", the City of Catania warns.

Mourinho made 'unacceptable, huge mistake' - Kompany 20 Feb 2026, 3:51 pm

Bayern Munich boss Vincent Kompany says Jose Mourinho made a "huge mistake" with his "unacceptable" post-match comments after the alleged racial abuse of Real Madrid winger Vinicius Jr.

How Eric Dane gave his final months to 'moving the needle' on ALS 20 Feb 2026, 3:46 pm

The Grey's Anatomy star spent his last months campaigning towards a cure for the rare, incurable condition.

Ratcliffe avoids FA charge over immigration comments 20 Feb 2026, 3:39 pm

Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe's claims the UK has been "colonised by immigrants" will not lead to any sanction by the Football Association.

Neutral athletes allowed to attend closing ceremony 20 Feb 2026, 3:32 pm

Individual Neutral Athletes will be allowed to attend the closing ceremony of the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, having not been present at the opening event.

How Andrew's 11-hour detention on his birthday played out 20 Feb 2026, 3:28 pm

From being arrested at home to detention in a cell, this is how the former prince's detention unfolded.

My 24-hour Winter Olympics trip cost me £135 - the same as going to a football match 20 Feb 2026, 2:15 pm

John McAllister managed to avoid forking out for a hotel during his bargain 24-hour trip to Milan.

Higher tax helped UK government reach record January surplus 20 Feb 2026, 12:13 pm

The government took in more from tax receipts than expected, official data suggests.

UK Athletics pleads guilty to corporate manslaughter of Paralympian 20 Feb 2026, 11:34 am

UK Athletics plead guilty to the corporate manslaughter of UAE Paralympian Abdullah Hayayei who died in 2017 after a metal cage fell on him while training in London.

Couple left with $200k bill after baby born in US 20 Feb 2026, 11:27 am

Family face a nine month battle with insurance giant Zurich which has now apologised.

Who is Tucker Carlson and what does he tell us about the future of MAGA? 20 Feb 2026, 11:04 am

And what does MAGA look like post-Trump?

'The arrogance of XL bully owner killed our mum' 20 Feb 2026, 5:26 am

Esther Martin's daughters speak to the BBC after a man is convicted over the attack.

Break from wintry weather as UK temperatures to climb as high as 14C 20 Feb 2026, 1:02 am

There's a major change in the UK's weather pattern heading our way with a big lift in temperatures in time for the weekend. But with the change comes more rain as Darren Bett explains.

The Russian village that lost its men to war 20 Feb 2026, 12:29 am

In the remote village of Sedanka in Russia's Far East, almost all of its fighting-age men have left to join the Ukraine war.

Weekly quiz: Why was the mysterious fossil 'smiling' at the beachcomber? 19 Feb 2026, 5:39 pm

How much attention have you been paying to what has happened in the world over the past seven days?

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor Arrested 19 Feb 2026, 2:56 pm

Andrew arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office

A star-filled, jaw-dropping black comedy 2 Feb 2026, 12:03 am

An Oxford University student is drawn into the world of a charming aristocratic classmate.

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