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Nuclear talks between US and Iran end in Geneva 17 Feb 2026, 6:21 am

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said the two countries had reached an understanding on the main "guiding principles", but work still needs to be done.

UK unemployment hits highest rate for nearly five years 17 Feb 2026, 6:18 am

It marks the highest rate since the Covid pandemic, official figures show.

Legal challenge to Met's Freemasons policy thrown out 17 Feb 2026, 5:39 am

The Met had announced that membership of the Freemasons or similar organisations would have to declared.

Reform names Robert Jenrick as pick for chancellor 17 Feb 2026, 5:09 am

Leader Nigel Farage says Reform is "the voice of opposition" to Labour, as he unveils his new top team.

USA's Meyers Taylor, 41, becomes oldest individual Olympic champion at a Winter Games 17 Feb 2026, 5:00 am

Elana Meyers Taylor made history by winning monobob gold to become the oldest individual athlete to become Winter Olympic champion, all while empowering mothers and female athletes.

Watch: Key moments that defined Jesse Jackson's life 17 Feb 2026, 4:52 am

The civil rights leader, who ran for president twice in the 1980s, leaves a lasting legacy.

Italian toddler 'critical' after undergoing transplant with heart 'burned by frostbite' 17 Feb 2026, 4:43 am

Several people are under investigation after the organ was reportedly damaged during transport between hospitals.

Councils face 'uphill struggle' after elections delay U-turn 17 Feb 2026, 4:43 am

Thirty councils across England now have to organise local polls after the government abandoned plans to delay.

Nancy Guthrie's family cleared as possible suspects, with search in its third week 17 Feb 2026, 4:41 am

Local police say the missing woman's relatives are victims - and "to suggest otherwise is not only wrong, it is cruel".

Shop owners fear violence after paramilitaries demand protection money in Northern Ireland 17 Feb 2026, 4:21 am

One business owner says she was approached by paramilitaries before her new shop even opened.

Australia eliminated from T20 World Cup after Ireland-Zimbabwe washout 17 Feb 2026, 4:07 am

Ireland and Australia are both eliminated from the T20 World Cup as washes out the Group B game between the Irish and Zimbabwe.

Cold health alert issued as Arctic air sweeps the UK 17 Feb 2026, 4:06 am

Yellow weather warnings will also come into force on Wednesday across parts of England and much of Wales.

MPs may investigate Andrew over trade envoy claims 17 Feb 2026, 3:43 am

The business committee will discuss whether to "take this investigation forward" when they meet next Tuesday, Byrne says.

Boy first in UK to have pioneering leg-lengthening surgery 17 Feb 2026, 3:32 am

Alfie Phillips, 9, had the pioneering treatment at Liverpool's Alder Hey Children's Hospital.

Bicycle kicks & set-piece magic - FA Cup fourth round best goals 17 Feb 2026, 3:15 am

Watch the best goals from across the FA Cup fourth-round weekend, including a stunning free kick from Mansfield's Louis Reed and a strike from outside the box by Newcastle's Sandro Tonali.

Williamson returns for World Cup qualifiers 17 Feb 2026, 3:00 am

England captain Leah Williamson returns to the squad as they prepare to begin their 2027 Women's World Cup qualifying campaign.

Lindsey Vonn 'yet to stand' but returns home to US 17 Feb 2026, 2:57 am

Lindsey Vonn is home in the United States after four operations on the broken leg she sustained at the Winter Olympics - but is yet to stand up nine days after the crash.

A big day for GB's men's curling team - Tuesday's guide 17 Feb 2026, 2:28 am

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

'A sad day' - curling cheating row at Winter Games unsettles Canadians 17 Feb 2026, 2:21 am

Both men's and women's Canadian curling teams have been accused of cheating at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

How Jesse Jackson paved way for Barack Obama - and helped change US 17 Feb 2026, 2:04 am

The US civil rights activist's influence spread from the churches of the Deep South to the White House.

Electronic artist and YouTuber Look Mum No Computer to represent UK at Eurovision 17 Feb 2026, 1:17 am

The synth artist and Eurovision fan says he finds it "completely bonkers" to be representing the UK.

Royal Mail given two weeks to respond to claims it is prioritising parcels 17 Feb 2026, 12:48 am

MPs have raised "significant concerns" about reports of "failures in service" at the company.

Watch Lunar New Year celebrations around the world 17 Feb 2026, 12:02 am

Millions of people around the world are celebrating the start of the Lunar New Year, with festivities taking place from Hong Kong to Buenos Aires.

Hillary Clinton accuses Trump administration of Epstein files 'cover-up' in BBC interview 16 Feb 2026, 11:59 pm

"Get the files out. They are slow-walking it," the former US secretary of state says. The White House says it has done "more for the victims than Democrats ever did".

How will freeze on tax thresholds affect your take-home pay? Use our calculator 16 Feb 2026, 11:10 pm

Wages have been rising faster than prices but you could pay more tax because of frozen thresholds.

'We really messed up' - does European football need more balance? 16 Feb 2026, 10:44 pm

One set of clubs dominate the Champions League, another win their domestic title every year but cannot compete - does European football have a problem?

Heated Rivalry TV drama sparks new wave of ice hockey fans 16 Feb 2026, 10:12 pm

Fans of the hit show about two male players in a secret relationship have become hooked on the sport.

Can you really depuff your face? The truth about three common treatments 16 Feb 2026, 5:59 pm

We look at three viral hacks to unpick fact from fiction - the effects are often at best, temporary, say experts.

Facing a demographic catastrophe, Ukraine is paying for troops to freeze their sperm 16 Feb 2026, 5:10 pm

The law funds troops who want to freeze their eggs or their sperm, as Ukraine's population plummets.

How dark web agent spotted bedroom wall clue to rescue girl from years of harm 16 Feb 2026, 2:02 pm

Detectives desperate to locate a 12-year-old, seen abused online, found a surprising lead.

Is It The End Of The Global Order As We Know It? 16 Feb 2026, 8:41 am

Starmer says Europe must be ready to fight, but can it afford to?

Will the US Supreme Court stand up to Trump? 13 Feb 2026, 7:15 am

Or will the court expand the US president’s power?

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