- Monday, 23 February 2026
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Biden allows Ukraine to strike inside Russia with missiles
US President Joe Biden has given the green light for Ukraine to use long-range missiles supplied by the US to strike Russia.
Ten dead in fire at Spanish retirement home
At least 10 people have been killed and others hurt in a fire that broke out at a retirement home near Zaragoza in north-eastern Spain, emergency services say.
UN climate talks 'no longer fit for purpose' say key experts
The United Nations' COP climate talks are "no longer fit for purpose" and need an urgent overhaul, key experts including a former UN secretary general and former UN climate chief have said.
US hacker sentenced over Bitcoin heist worth billions
A hacker has been sentenced to five years in a US prison for laundering the proceeds of one of the biggest ever cryptocurrency thefts.
World’s largest coral found in the Pacific
The largest coral ever recorded has been found by scientists in the southwest Pacific Ocean. The mega coral - which is a collection of many connected, tiny creatures that together form one organism rather than a reef - could be more than 300 years old.
Menopause, the other menstrual taboo for Indian women
Indian women on average hit menopause a few years earlier than their counterparts in the West, studies show. A recent paper found that women experiencing premature menopause, particularly in the age group of 30–39 years, is also on the rise. Yet there are few resources to help them deal with it.
One dead following blasts at Brazil Supreme Court
Brazil's Supreme Court has been evacuated and a man has been found dead after two explosions were heard outside the building on Wednesday evening.
Delhi chokes as air pollution turns 'severe'
People in India's capital Delhi woke up to a thick layer of smog as the air quality deteriorated to severe levels in the city. Delhi and its neighbouring cities are experiencing pollution levels that are at least 30-35 times the safe limit recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO).
When horror hits China, the first instinct is shut it down
One approached us asking: "Are you journalists?" When I asked why he wanted to know, he replied: "Oh just to understand the situation."
New Zealand PM says sorry for 'horrific' care home abuse
“I make this apology to all survivors on behalf of my own and previous governments," said Luxon on Tuesday.
Saudi crown prince says Israel committing 'genocide' in Gaza
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has condemned Israel’s actions in Gaza as “genocide” in some of the harshest public criticism of the country by a Saudi official since the start of the war.
India will not travel to Champions Trophy: PCB
India has informed the International Cricket Council it will not travel to the Champions Trophy, according to hosts Pakistan.
2024 to be warmest year on record, UN says
The UN’s World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has said that 2024 is on track to be the world’s warmest year on record.
Haiti's prime minister ousted after six months
Haitian Prime Minister Garry Conille has been fired by the country's ruling council less than six months after he took office. An executive order, signed by eight of the council's nine members, named businessman and former Haiti Senate candidate Alix Didier Fils-Aime as Conille's replacement.
Rita Ora is tearful in tribute to Liam Payne at MTV Awards
Rita Ora has paid an emotional tribute to Liam Payne as she hosted this year's MTV Europe Music Awards (EMAs) in Manchester, almost a month after the One Direction star's death.
