- Monday, 23 February 2026
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Indian spices face heat over global safety concerns
The domestic market alone is worth a staggering $10bn, making it the world's largest consumer of spices. But now, concerns are emerging regarding the safety of these renowned spices. Last month, Singapore and Hong Kong halted sales of some spices produced by Indian companies MDH and Everest over suspected elevated levels of ethylene oxide, a cancer-causing pesticide.
Cold lava sweeps villages near volcano, killing 37
At least 37 people were killed after flash floods and cold lava flowing from a volcano hit the western Indonesian island of Sumatra. Hours of heavy rain on Saturday swept torrents of ash and rocks down Mount Marapi, the most active volcano in Sumatra.
Brazil floods drive thousands from their homes
At least 116 people have died across the state and, with many towns still cut off by the flood waters, hopes of finding the more than 140 people who are still missing are dwindling.
T20 World Cup schedule, fixtures, times & venues
The ninth edition of the Men's T20 World Cup takes place between 2-29 June in the United States and the West Indies. Here's the full schedule
Men's T20 World Cup squads including England, India & Australia
All sides had to provide the International Cricket Council (ICC) with a provisional 15-man squad for the 2024 Men's T20 World Cup by 10 May.
At least 60 killed in Afghanistan flash flooding
At least 60 people have died and more than 100 have been injured after flash flooding in northern Afghanistan, according to Taliban officials.
Former Fiji PM Frank Bainimarama jailed for a year
Fiji's long-serving former prime minister Frank Bainimarama has been sentenced to a year in prison for obstructing a police investigation into corruption. Bainimarama, 70, is one of the most high-profile politicians in the Pacific Islands, having led Fiji for more than 15 years until he was voted out in 2022.
Fight to save African penguin goes to law
Every year there are fewer African penguins and soon there may be none at all. Scientists say that the species is declining by around 8% every year. As the ocean swells around the rocky shore of South Africa's Betty's Bay, penguins hop along the waterline, calling to one another in short raspy barks.
Imran Khan's arrest left deep wounds still to heal
When former prime minister Imran Khan was dragged out of a courthouse by police on charges of corruption on 9 May 2023, the reaction was unlike anything seen in Pakistan before.
Australia backs gas beyond 2050 despite climate fears
Australia has announced it will ramp up its extraction and use of gas until "2050 and beyond", despite global calls to phase out fossil fuels. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's government says the move is needed to shore up domestic energy supply while supporting a transition to net zero.
Oceans suffer from record-breaking year of heat
Fuelled by climate change, the world's oceans have broken temperature records every single day over the past year, a BBC analysis finds. Nearly 50 days have smashed existing highs for the time of year by the largest margin in the satellite era. Planet-warming gasses are mostly to blame, but the natural weather event El Niño has also helped warm the seas.
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Squirrels may have given medieval Britons leprosy
Humans may have caught leprosy from squirrels in medieval times, researchers say. They studied human and red squirrel bones from archaeological sites in Winchester, southern England, and found they had closely related strains of the bacteria that caused it.
Three arrested over Sikh activist's killing in Canada
Three Indian nationals have been arrested and charged over the killing of a Sikh separatist leader in Canada, which sparked a major diplomatic row between the two countries. Hardeep Singh Nijjar, 45, was shot dead last June by masked gunmen in a busy car park in a Vancouver suburb.
Face of 75,000-year-old Neanderthal woman revealed
What would it be like to meet one of our closest human relatives from 75,000 years ago in the flesh? Scientists have produced a remarkable reconstruction of what a Neanderthal woman would have looked like when she was alive.
Pro-China candidate wins Solomon Islands PM vote
Lawmakers in the Solomon Islands have selected a pro-China candidate as their prime minister, in an indication the Pacific nation will remain a close Beijing ally.
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