- Monday, 23 February 2026
BBC
New Zealand beat SA to win first T20 World Cup
New Zealand were crowned surprise champions of the Women's T20 World Cup with a comprehensive 32-run win over South Africa in Dubai. The White Ferns had lost 10 successive matches coming into the tournament, and this is their first T20 title, after losing successive finals in 2009 and 2010.
Indonesia leader sworn in with largest cabinet in decades
Former military general Prabowo Subianto has been sworn in as Indonesia's president, as he announced the country's largest cabinet since the 1960s. The 73-year-old, who had been dogged by allegations of human rights abuse for decades, was inaugurated on Sunday as the country's eighth president.
New Zealand need 107 for first win in India since 1988
New Zealand need 107 runs on the final day to beat India in the first Test in Bengaluru. The Kiwis bowled India out for 462 on day four before bad light stopped play four balls into their chase.
Cuba suffers nationwide blackout after main power plant fails
Cuba is experiencing a nationwide blackout after its main energy plant failed, knocking out power to its 10 million people.
King and Queen land in Sydney on tour of Australia
King Charles and Queen Camilla have received an official welcome at Sydney Airport, at the start of their six-day visit to Australia. They stepped onto the runway carrying umbrellas as thundery showers faced the royal visitors on their evening arrival.
How Israel found and killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar
Israeli troops had for more than a year hunted the leader of Hamas, who disappeared in Gaza soon after masterminding the 7 October attacks. Yahya Sinwar, 61, was said to have spent much of his time hiding in the tunnels under the Strip, along with a cadre of bodyguards and a "human shield" of hostages seized from Israel.
Bowen: Sinwar's death is serious blow to Hamas, but not the end of the war
Killing Yahya Sinwar is Israel's biggest victory so far in the war against Hamas in Gaza.
One Direction star Liam Payne dies after balcony fall - police
Liam Payne, the former One Direction star, has died aged 31 in Argentina after falling from the third floor of a hotel in Buenos Aires, police say.
Hoax bomb threats spark panic for Indian airlines
At least 10 Indian flights have received hoax bomb threats over the past 48 hours, leading to long delays and diversions. On Tuesday, Singapore's Air Force sent two fighter jets to escort an Air India Express plane away from populated areas following a bomb threat.
Eidevall resigns as Arsenal head coach
Arsenal head coach Jonas Eidevall has resigned. The north London club sit sixth in the Women's Super League (WSL) after winning just one of their opening four games of the 2024-25 season. Assistant coach Renee Slegers will take charge on an interim basis.
India and Canada expel top diplomats over murder accusations
India and Canada have expelled their top envoys along with other diplomats as the row intensifies over last year's assassination of a Sikh separatist on Canadian soil. Trudeau said his government responded after police began pursuing credible allegations that Indian agents were directly involved in the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar.
SpaceX catches Starship rocket booster for first time ever as it returns to Earth after launch
Starship's Super Heavy booster has made its first landing in Texas. Screams and cheers erupted in the SpaceX control room as the arms closed around the booster, marking its safe return to Earth.
Elon Musk's Starship rocket set for crucial test flight
SpaceX's Starship is set to take off later on its fifth test flight as Elon Musk pushes ahead in his quest to build the most powerful operational rocket system in history. For the first time SpaceX will attempt to catch the Super Heavy booster, which sits at the bottom of the two-stage vehicle, as it returns to the launchpad in Texas.
Indian politician Baba Siddique shot dead in Mumbai
An Indian politician has been shot dead in the commercial capital, Mumbai. Gunmen opened fire on Baba Siddique, 66, near the office of his son, who is also a politician, according to local media reports. Two people have been arrested in connection with the killing.
Israeli strikes kill at least 29 people in northern and central Gaza, medics say
An estimated 150 Palestinians have been killed there over the past week, according to health officials in Gaza.
