- Monday, 23 February 2026
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Israel sees one of its biggest-ever protests
Hundreds of thousands of Israelis have rallied against government plans to overhaul the judicial system, in what organisers say are the biggest street protests in the country's history.
Bollywood actor-filmmaker Satish Kaushik dies at 66
Bollywood actor and director Satish Kaushik has died at the age of 66 in India's capital Delhi. His nephew Nishaan Kaushik told BBC Hindi that the actor suffered a heart attack on Thursday morning.
Thai man jailed for insulting king over duck calendar
A Thai man has been jailed for two years for selling calendars which featured satirical comments and rubber ducks in royal regalia, which prosecutors said defamed the monarchy. Narathorn Chotmankongsin, 26, has been convicted of insulting the Thai king.
Canadian siblings certified as world's most premature twins
A Canadian brother and sister born at 22 weeks have been named by Guinness as the world's most premature twins. Adiah and Adrial Nadarajah were born at 126 days, overtaking the previous record of 125 days early set in 2018 by twins in the US state of Iowa.
Malnutrition in pregnancy surges in poor countries
The number of pregnant women and girls who are suffering from malnutrition has soared by 25% in the last two years, the UN children's agency Unicef says. The world's poorest regions, such as Somalia, Ethiopia and Afghanistan, have been most affected, its report finds.
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Blast in Pakistan kills nine security officers
Nine security officers were killed and at least 13 others were wounded during a bomb attack in southwest Pakistan. The blast happened in Balochistan province when the officers were returning to the provincial capital Quetta, after policing the Sibi festival, an annual cultural event.
Quake survivors living in fear on Turkey's streets
Songul Yucesoy carefully washes her dishes, soaping the plates and cutlery before rinsing off the bubbles and laying them out to dry. An unremarkable scene, except she's outdoors, sitting in the shadow of her ruined house.
Historic ocean treaty agreed after decade of talks
Nations have reached a historic agreement to protect the world's oceans following 10 years of negotiations. The High Seas Treaty places 30% of the seas into protected areas by 2030, aiming to safeguard and recuperate marine nature.
Half of world could be overweight by 2035
More than half the world's population will be classed as obese or overweight by 2035 if action is not taken, the World Obesity Federation warns. More than four billion people will be affected, with rates rising fastest among children, its report says.
India-Pakistan online love story that ended in jail
In January, an Indian man was arrested for helping a Pakistani woman enter the country illegally and get a fake ID card. The person he helped was his wife.
Qantas profits soar back after record Covid losses
Qantas has announced half-year profits of more than A$1bn ($683m; £566m) in a dramatic turnaround of the airline's fortunes since last year. It comes after the company lost more than A$7bn during the pandemic when Australia imposed strict travel rules.
Japan aims to raise age of consent from 13
A panel of the Japanese Justice Ministry has proposed raising the age of consent from 13 to 16. It forms part of a wider overhaul of Japan's laws on sex crimes after multiple rape acquittals in 2019 caused an outcry.
36 killed as deadly storms hit Brazilian cities
Authorities in the Brazilian state of São Paulo say at least 36 people have been killed in heavy flooding and landslides, forcing some cities to cancel annual Carnival celebrations. The video showed neighbourhoods under water, flooded motorways and debris left after houses were swept away.
India's top cricket selector quits after TV sting
The chairman of India's cricket selection committee has resigned following a sting operation by a local television channel. Chetan Sharma, a former top cricketer, was caught on camera making startling allegations about the selection process and certain players
New Zealanders forced to swim to safety amid floods
Residents have been forced to swim to safety from flooded homes in New Zealand after Cyclone Gabrielle lashed the country's north.
