- Monday, 23 February 2026
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Former England batter Thorpe took his own life, family says
Former England and Surrey batter Graham Thorpe took his own life, his family said. Thorpe, who played 100 Tests and 82 one-day internationals for England, died last week aged 55. In an interview with the Times, external, Thorpe's wife Amanda said he had been suffering from depression and anxiety over recent years.
Pilot killed as chopper crashes into Australian hotel
A pilot has died after their helicopter crashed into the roof of a hotel in the northern Queensland city of Cairns.
'Sensational' Paris Olympics come to an end
The 2024 Paralympics will be held in the French capital from 28 August to 8 September.
Ukrainian troops now up to 30km inside Russia, Moscow says
Ukrainian troops have advanced up to 30km inside Russia, in what has become the the deepest and most significant incursion since Moscow began its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
Plane crash in Brazil's São Paulo state kills all 61 on board
A plane has crashed in the Brazilian state of São Paulo, killing all 61 people on board.
Plane with 62 on board crashes in Brazil's São Paulo state
A plane carrying 58 passengers and four crew has crashed in the Brazilian state of São Paulo.
Waiting for peace in Indian state divided by violence
The violence displaced tens of thousands - some 59,000 people are still living in government relief camps. It has split up neighbourhoods and torn apart bonds between communities. Today, Manipur is divided into two camps, with Meiteis inhabiting the Imphal Valley and Kukis living in the surrounding hill areas.
AI in healthcare: what are the risks for the NHS?
At a time when there are more than seven million patients on the NHS waiting list in England and around 100,000 staff vacancies, artificial intelligence could revolutionise the health service by improving patient care and freeing up staff time.
Thai court dissolves reformist party that won election
A Thai court has ordered the dissolution of the reformist party which won the most seats and votes in last year’s election - but was blocked from forming a government.
Thousands of counter-protesters rally after riots
Thousands of counter-protesters have rallied in cities and towns across England after a week of rioting and disorder.
Nobel Peace Prize winner to lead Bangladesh interim government
Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus - a longtime political foe of Bangladesh's ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina - has been named the country's interim leader.
Hamas names Yahya Sinwar as new overall leader
After two days of lengthy negotiations in Doha, Hamas has named Yahya Sinwar as its new overall chief, replacing Ismail Haniyeh who was assassinated in Tehran last week.
Nobel Peace Prize winner to lead Bangladesh interim government
Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammad Yunus will be the chief adviser of an interim government in Bangladesh, the president's office has announced.
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Sheikh Hasina: The pro-democracy icon who became an autocrat
Credited with overseeing the South Asian country's economic progress in recent years, Hasina began her political career as a pro-democracy icon. However, in recent years she has been accused of turning autocratic and clamping down on any opposition to her rule. Politically motivated arrests, disappearances, extra-judicial killings and other abuses have all risen under her rule.
Even after a year in jail, Imran Khan still dominates Pakistan's politics
Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan has now been behind bars for a year – although there are times you would barely know it.
