- Monday, 23 February 2026
BBC
World's largest cruise ship sets sail from Miami
The world's largest cruise ship has set sail from Miami, Florida, on its maiden voyage, amid concerns about the vessel's methane emissions. The 365m-long (1,197 ft) Icon of the Seas has 20 decks and can house a maximum of 7,600 passengers. It is owned by Royal Caribbean Group.
Trump must pay $83.3m for defaming E Jean Carroll
A New York jury has decided Donald Trump should pay $83.3m (£65m) for defaming columnist E Jean Carroll in 2019 while he was US president.
Hermit crabs are 'wearing' our plastic rubbish
Hermit crabs all over the world, which scavenge shells as armour for their bodies, are turning increasingly to plastic waste instead. The conclusion is based on an analysis of photos, taken by wildlife enthusiasts, and published online.
Alabama carries out first US nitrogen gas execution
Alabama has executed convicted murderer Kenneth Eugene Smith with nitrogen gas, the first time the method of capital punishment has been used in the US.
US strikes Iran-backed militia in Iraq
The US says its forces have carried out strikes in Iraq on three facilities used by Iran-backed militia. The "proportionate" strikes targeted "Kataib Hezbollah militia group and other Iran-affiliated groups", Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin said.
India PM opens grand temple on razed mosque site
India's PM Narendra Modi has inaugurated a grand temple to the Hindu god Ram in the flashpoint city of Ayodhya.
India boat capsize victims 'not given life jackets'
Parents of school students who were on the boat that capsized in a lake in India's Gujarat state have alleged that their children were "not given life jackets". At least 12 pupils and two teachers drowned in the incident, which took place on Thursday in Harni Lake in Vadodara city.
American lunar mission destroyed over Pacific Ocean
A US spacecraft launched last week to try to land on the Moon has ended its mission in flames over the Pacific.
Pakistan launches retaliatory strikes into Iran
Pakistan has launched retaliatory missile strikes into neighbouring Iran, two days after an Iranian attack inflamed relations between the two states.
Man locked in India plane toilet for over an hour
A passenger in India was locked in an aeroplane toilet for more than an hour after its door malfunctioned mid-journey. The man was on board a SpiceJet flight from Mumbai to Bengaluru city - typically a 105-minute journey - when he got stuck inside the tiny lavatory.
Israel and Hamas reach agreement on Gaza aid
Israel and Hamas have reached a deal to allow more humanitarian aid into war-ravaged Gaza, Qatari mediators say.
Spectacular arches, caves as monster iceberg decays
Erosion is sculpting dramatic features into the world's biggest iceberg in what's likely to be the final months of its existence. A ship run by the Eyos expeditions company arrived at the frozen behemoth, A23a, on Sunday to find huge caves and arches cut into its frozen walls.
Gunmen storm Ecuador television studio live on air
Masked gunmen have broken into a live television studio in Ecuador and threatened terrified staff. Employees were forced onto the floor during the broadcast by the public television channel TC in the city of Guayaquil before the live feed cut out.
South Korea passes law banning dog meat trade
South Korea has passed a new law, which aims to end the slaughter and selling of dogs for their meat by 2027. The law aims to end the centuries-old practice of eating dog meat.
India top court orders gangrape convicts back to prison
India's top court has cancelled a 2022 Gujarat government order allowing the premature release of 11 men who were convicted for the gangrape of a pregnant Muslim woman, Bilkis Bano.
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