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Tram derails in Milan, leaving one dead and dozens injured 27 Feb 2026, 5:30 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.

Reform UK reports by-election 'family voting' concerns to police 27 Feb 2026, 5:29 pm

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

Jacks & Ahmed carry England to another thrilling win 27 Feb 2026, 5:27 pm

England take real momentum into the T20 World Cup semi-finals after Will Jacks and Rehan Ahmed secure a gripping four-wicket victory over New Zealand.

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.

UK withdraws Tehran embassy staff as concern grows over threat of US strikes 27 Feb 2026, 5:10 pm

The US embassy in Israel has also told some non-emergency staff they can leave the country if they wish.

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?

Private schools lose legal challenge over VAT changes 27 Feb 2026, 4:47 pm

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

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.

Why has the world's first hydrogen double-decker fleet failed? 27 Feb 2026, 4:15 pm

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

OpenAI vows safety policy changes after Canada school shooting 27 Feb 2026, 4:15 pm

The tech firm has been criticised for not reporting the suspect's ChatGPT account to police despite it being flagged internally due to concerns over content.

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.

Starmer says he will fight on after by-election defeat to Greens 27 Feb 2026, 3:34 pm

The result - in a seat Labour has held for nearly 100 years - has renewed criticism of Sir Keir's leadership from Labour MPs.

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.

Waitrose to suspend mackerel sales due to overfishing concerns 27 Feb 2026, 1:52 pm

The supermarket chain says it will stop sourcing fresh, chilled and frozen mackerel by 29 April.

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.

Prem relegation scrapped from 2026-27 season 27 Feb 2026, 1:19 pm

Traditional promotion and relegation to and from the Prem will be scrapped from the 2026-27 season as landmark changes to the English game are voted through.

Spanish opposition calls for disgraced ex-monarch to return from exile 27 Feb 2026, 1:17 pm

The 88-year-old Juan Carlos should spend his last years in dignity, the leader of Spain's main opposition party says.

Ghosts TV sitcom to be brought back to life as a feature film 27 Feb 2026, 1:01 pm

Ghosts: The Possession of Button House will see the return of the show's writers, creators and stars.

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.

'Borthwick relaxed but defiant amid England Six Nations slide' 27 Feb 2026, 11:33 am

Instead of asking what has gone wrong for England in the Six Nations, the question is more why has it gone wrong?

Gordon needs to stay 'fully focused' after Arsenal talk - Howe 27 Feb 2026, 10:42 am

Head coach Eddie Howe has urged Anthony Gordon to stay "fully focused" after the Newcastle United forward was linked with a move to Arsenal.

US Olympian says 'I would never say that' after White House AI video shows him insulting Canada 27 Feb 2026, 8:53 am

USA men's ice hockey player Brady Tkachuk distances himself from an AI-enhanced White House video in which he appears to disparage Canadians, saying "those words would never come out of my mouth".

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.

Cadillac and Audi - the same ambition but two very different projects 27 Feb 2026, 6:42 am

Cadillac and Audi enter F1 with the ultimate goal of becoming world champions. Both know they have some way to go before achieving that aim.

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.

I hugged my daughter's killer as we cried together in prison 27 Feb 2026, 6:03 am

Chloe's mum visited her drug-driver killer Keilan Roberts in jail and says he will live with the guilt forever.

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.

Trump's big, long, State of the Union speech 25 Feb 2026, 7:03 am

Can the president’s record breaking speech change voters’ minds ahead of the midterms?

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