- Monday, 23 February 2026
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No 10 to hold Cobra meeting after weekend of escalating violence
There will be an emergency response meeting in Downing Street on Monday after more than 150 people were arrested following violent disorder in UK towns and cities over the weekend.
Anti-government protests turn deadly in Bangladesh, 23 killed
At least 23 people have been killed in Bangladesh as clashes erupted between police and anti-government protesters who are demanding that Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina step down. The latest round of tension comes as the student leaders have declared a campaign of civil disobedience against the government.
World's biggest iceberg spins in ocean trap
Something remarkable has happened to A23a, the world's biggest iceberg. For months now it has been spinning on the spot just north of Antarctica when really it should be racing along with Earth's most powerful ocean current.
US urges citizens to leave Lebanon on 'any available ticket'
The US embassy in Beirut has urged its citizens to leave Lebanon on “any ticket available”, amid soaring tensions in the Middle East.
Somali beach attack kills 32, police say
At least 32 people were killed and several others injured after a suicide bomber and gunmen targeted a popular beachfront location in the Somali capital on Saturday, a police spokesman has said.
US deploys jets and warships as Iran threatens Israel
The United States will deploy additional warships and fighter jets to the Middle East to help defend Israel from possible attacks by Iran and its proxies, the Pentagon said.
Turbulence takes instant noodles off Korean Air menu
If you're taking a flight on Korean Air, you might soon notice something missing from your menu - a cup of instant noodles. From 15 August onwards, the carrier will stop serving the noodles to economy class passengers. It said the increased risk of turbulence, narrow aisles and passengers sitting closely together could mean "burn incidents occur frequently".
Fresh violence in Bangladesh student protests
Fresh violence has broken out in Bangladesh between police and student protesters demanding justice for victims of recent unrest.
Three men accused of plotting 9/11 reach plea deal - Pentagon
Three of the men accused of plotting the 11 September, 2001 terrorist attacks have entered into a pre-trial agreement, the US Department of Defence says.
City of cafes: Shanghai’s love affair with coffee
Walk through the streets of Shanghai and its café culture is unmissable
Fresh protests in Venezuela as anger grows at disputed election result
Fresh protests have broken out in the Venezuelan capital Caracas after the disputed result of the country's presidential election.
Israel claims it killed senior Hezbollah commander in strike on Beirut
Israel says it has killed a top Hezbollah commander after carrying out a strike on a southern suburb of the Lebanese capital Beirut.
Air NZ becomes first big carrier to drop climate goal
Air New Zealand has abandoned a 2030 goal to cut its carbon emissions, blaming difficulties securing more efficient planes and sustainable jet fuel. The move makes it the first major carrier to back away from such a climate target. The airline added it is working on a new short-term target and it remains committed to an industry-wide goal of achieving net zero emissions by 2050.
India landslides update: 63 killed, dozens trapped
At least 63 people have been killed and dozens are feared trapped after heavy rains triggered massive landslides in the southern Indian state of Kerala. The landslides struck hilly areas in Wayanad district in the early hours of Tuesday. Rescue operations are underway, but are being hindered by heavy rains and the collapse of a crucial bridge.
Venezuelans clash with police after disputed election result
Security forces in Venezuela have fired tear gas and rubber bullets at people protesting Sunday’s disputed election result. Thousands of people descended on central Caracas on Monday evening, some walking for miles from slums on the mountains surrounding the city, towards the presidential palace.
