- Monday, 23 February 2026
BBC
IDF said bombed apartments were Hezbollah base - but most of dead were civilians
Earlier that month, Israel intensified air campaigns against Hezbollah in Lebanon, in response to escalating rocket attacks by the Iran-backed armed group which had killed civilians, and displaced tens of thousands more from homes in northern Israel.
Thousands evacuated as new fast-growing fire ignites near Los Angeles
A new fast-moving wildfire has erupted in Los Angeles County, prompting tens of thousands to evacuate a region already reeling from the most destructive fires in its history.
Congress passes Laken Riley Act in early win for Trump on immigration
The US Congress has passed a bill requiring undocumented immigrants who are arrested for theft or violent crimes to be held in jail pending trial.
Dozens killed as fire engulfs Turkish ski hotel
At least 76 people have been killed in a fire that engulfed a popular Turkish ski resort hotel, leaving some to jump out of windows.
Nine Palestinians killed as Israeli forces launch major operation in Jenin
Nine Palestinians have been killed and 35 injured by Israeli forces during a major operation in Jenin in the occupied West Bank, the Palestinian health ministry says.
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Trump pardons nearly 1,600 Capitol riot defendants as he signs first orders of presidency
Donald Trump has been sworn in as the 47th US president - follow along by tapping watch live above or listen on BBC Sounds.
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Trump pardons nearly 1,600 Capitol riot defendants as he signs first orders of presidency
Donald Trump has been sworn in as the 47th US president - follow along by tapping watch live above or listen on BBC Sounds.
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Trump pardons nearly 1,600 Capitol riot defendants as he signs first orders of presidency
Donald Trump has been sworn in as the 47th US president - follow along by tapping watch live above or listen on BBC Sounds.
Trump promises blizzard of executive orders on first day of presidency
On the eve of his return to the White House, President-elect Donald Trump promised to sign a blitz of executive orders on his first day as president, telling supporters that he would move with "historic speed and strength" in the hours after taking the oath of office.
Israel says 90 Palestinian prisoners freed after Hamas releases three hostages in Gaza
Ninety Palestinian prisoners have been released as part of the first phase of a long-awaited ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, the Israeli prison service has said
Israel's cabinet approves Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal
Israel's government has approved the new Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal with Hamas, paving the way for it to take effect on Sunday.
Netanyahu's office says hostage deal now agreed
The office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says a "deal to release the hostages" has been agreed.
Gaza ceasefire deal reached by Israel and Hamas
Israel and Hamas have agreed on a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal following 15 months of war, mediators Qatar and the US say. Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdul Rahman Al Thani said the agreement would come into effect on Sunday so long as it was approved by the Israeli cabinet.
Almost 100 strikes located in Gaza 'humanitarian zone', BBC Verify analysis suggests
The area in Gaza which Israel's military has told people to go to "for their safety" has been hit by 97 strikes since May, BBC Verify analysis has revealed.
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LA fires death toll rises to 24 as high winds expected
Weather forecasters in California are warning fierce winds which fuelled the infernos around Los Angeles are expected to pick up again this week, as fire crews on the ground race to make progress controlling three wildfires.
