- Sunday, 22 February 2026
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Thousands of Afghans were moved to UK in secret scheme after data breach
Thousands of Afghans have moved to the UK under a secret scheme which was set up after a British official inadvertently leaked their data, it can be revealed.
China growth slows as trade turmoil weighs on economy
China's economy has slowed as trade turmoil triggered by US President Donald Trump's tariffs and a prolonged crisis in the property market weigh on growth.
At least 30 killed in sectarian clashes in Syria
At least 30 people have been killed in clashes in southern Syria as authorities sent forces to de-escalate the situation.
Trump will be hosted by King at Windsor during second state visit
Donald Trump has formally accepted an invitation from King Charles III to join him and Queen Camilla for an unprecedented second state visit, Buckingham Palace has said.
Gaza ceasefire talks on verge of collapse, Palestinian officials say
Negotiations between Israel and Hamas in Qatar on a new Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal are on the brink of collapse, according to Palestinian officials familiar with the details of the discussions.
Ex-Bangladesh leader authorised deadly crackdown, leaked audio suggests
A deadly crackdown on student-led protests in Bangladesh last year was authorised by then prime minister Sheikh Hasina, according to audio of one of her phone calls verified by BBC Eye.
Texas floods death toll climbs to more than 100
The death toll from flash floods that struck central Texas on Friday has now climbed to more than 100 people and an unknown number of others are missing.
Trump upbeat on Gaza ceasefire talks as he hosts Netanyahu
US President Donald Trump has said he thinks talks to end the war in Gaza have been "going along very well", as he hosted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Washington DC.
Archaeologists unveil 3,500-year-old city in Peru
The 3,500-year-old city, named Peñico, is believed to have served as a key trading hub connecting early Pacific coast communities with those living in the Andes mountains and Amazon basin.
At least 78 dead and dozens missing in Texas floods as more rain looms
At least 78 people have been confirmed dead in central Texas and another 41 are missing following flash floods on Friday.
At least 24 dead and up to 25 children missing in 'terrible' Texas floods
At least 24 people have died, and up to 25 people at a girls' camp remained missing, as flash floods hit the US state of Texas on Friday, according to officials.
Hundreds of kids to be tested for disease after childcare rape charge
About 1,200 children are being urged to undergo testing for infectious diseases after a Melbourne childcare worker was charged with a string of offences including child rape.
Trump global aid cuts risk 14 million deaths in five years, report says
Donald Trump's move to cut most of the US funding towards foreign humanitarian aid could cause more than 14 million additional deaths by 2030, according to research published in The Lancet medical journal on Monday.
DR Congo and Rwanda sign long-awaited peace deal in Washington
Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo have signed a peace deal in Washington aimed at ending decades of devastating conflict between the two neighbours, and potentially granting the US lucrative mineral access.
South Korea banned dog meat. So what happens to the dogs?
When he isn't preaching the word of God, Reverend Joo Yeong-bong is raising dogs for slaughter.
