- Monday, 23 February 2026
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India hold off England fightback to win series
England threatened to pull off a famous victory only for India to seal the series with a five-wicket win on the fourth day of the fourth Test in Ranchi.
Gaza children searching for food to keep families alive
In certain places at certain times, just staying alive is something for a boy to be proud of - let alone going out every day to find the food that keeps your family from starving. Every morning, Mohammed Zo'rab, 11, goes out into the southern Gaza city of Rafah on a mission.
Runaway Indian train travels 70km without driver
The Indian Railways has ordered an investigation after a freight train travelled more than 70km (43.4 miles) without drivers. Videos shared on social media showed the train zooming past several stations at high speed.
The school where teachers never shout at children
As schools across the capital are encouraged to sign up for a scheme to reduce absenteeism and suspensions, the BBC visited one primary in east London that is taking a different approach. At Uphall Primary School in Ilford, teachers are told never to shout at pupils who misbehave.
Footballer Dani Alves guilty of nightclub rape
A court in Spain has found former Barcelona and Brazil footballer Dani Alves guilty of raping a woman in a Barcelona nightclub.
India state bans candy floss over cancer risk
Can cotton candy give you cancer? Some Indian states think so and have banned the sale of the pink, wispy, sugary-sweet treat. Last week, the southern state of Tamil Nadu implemented the ban after lab tests confirmed the presence of a cancer-causing substance, Rhodamine-B, in samples sent for testing.
The spin maestro who defied odds to reach 500 wickets
Of the nine bowlers who have claimed 500 Test wickets, India's Ravichandran Ashwin - who has joined the club now - is by far the best batter with five centuries. Had Ashwin, 37, chosen to focus on batting to the exclusion of bowling, it is possible he might have finished with over 10,000 Test runs.
India farmers to resume Delhi march over crop prices
Protesting Indian farmers say they will resume marching to the capital Delhi this week after rejecting a government proposal to buy some crops at assured prices on a five-year contract.
WHO says Gaza hospital raided by IDF not functional
The World Health Organization has said Gaza's Nasser hospital has ceased to function following an Israeli raid. Israel Defense Force (IDF) troops entered the complex on Thursday, saying intelligence indicated hostages taken by Hamas were being held there.
Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin freed on parole
Thailand's convicted former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has arrived at his mansion in the capital Bangkok after being released on parole.
'Love is a beautiful thing': Australian PM gets engaged
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced his engagement to his partner of four years, Jodie Haydon. He proposed at the Lodge - the prime minister's official Canberra residence - on Valentine's Day, with a ring he specially designed.
India farmers to resume Delhi march after crackdown
Indian farmers are set to continue their march to Delhi as part of a protest demanding minimum crop prices. The farmers, most of whom are from Punjab state, are still more than 200km (125 miles) from the capital at the Shambhu border in Haryana state.
Delhi turns into fortress as farmers plan huge march
Thousands of protesting farmers are marching from neighboring states to India's capital Delhi to seek assured prices for their crops In 2020, farmers had camped at Delhi borders protesting against controversial agricultural reforms.
Rival parties each claim edge in Pakistan election
With most of the results now declared in Pakistan's general elections, no political force has a clear majority. Jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan is claiming victory in Thursday's poll, as independent candidates linked to him have won most seats so far.
Four dead in clashes over India mosque demolition
At least four people have died in violence in a northern Indian state after authorities demolished a mosque, alleging it was constructed illegally. Violence broke out in Uttarakhand's Haldwani town during what police say was an "anti-encroachment drive".
