- Sunday, 22 February 2026
BBC
Iran sentences anti-government protester to death
A court in Iran has issued the first death sentence to a person arrested for taking part in the protests that have engulfed the country, state media say. A Revolutionary Court in Tehran found the defendant, who was not named, had set fire to a government facility and was guilty of "enmity against God".
'England great Stokes should reconsider ODI future'
Ben Stokes was already an England great before securing their T20 World Cup victory on Sunday. His performances in the 2019 World Cup final and his famous Test-winning innings at Headingley later that summer ensured that.
Fears 1.5C climate goal could be softened at COP27
A key target to stop climate change from raising global temperatures is now in doubt at a UN summit. Climate change talks have been trying to limit the average rise in temperatures to 1.5C.
Man who lived in Paris airport for 18 years dies
An Iranian man who lived in a Paris airport for 18 years has died. Caught in diplomatic limbo, Mehran Karimi Nasseri made a small area of Roissy Charles de Gaulle airport his home in 1988. His experience inspired the 2004 film, The Terminal, starring Tom Hanks.
Democrats keep control of US Senate after key win
The Democrats will retain majority control of the US Senate after winning a pivotal race in the state of Nevada. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto is projected to defeat Republican challenger Adam Laxalt who was backed by former President, Donald Trump.
Heartbreak for England as New Zealand win Rugby World Cup
England's winning streak came to an end in the most important game of all as New Zealand won the World Cup for a sixth time on a historic night for women's rugby at Eden Park. In what has to be one of the most dramatic World Cup finals of all time, the Red Roses went down to 14 players when Lydia Thompson was shown a red card in the 18th minute and led for most of the game.
Senate race neck and neck as Democrats win Arizona
US President Joe Biden's Democrats have inched closer to keeping control of the Senate, with a projected win in Arizona following the midterm elections. Three days after Americans voted, the BBC's US partner CBS estimates Democrat Mark Kelly has beaten Republican challenger Blake Masters.
India court orders release of Rajiv Gandhi's killers
The Indian Supreme Court has ordered the release of six people convicted for the 1991 assassination of former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi. The order came after two convicts - S Nalini and RP Ravichandran - sought premature release from prison.
Life on Mars? Australian rocks may hold clues
Rocks in the Australian Outback dating back 3.5 billion years may help scientists work out whether there has ever been life on Mars. Researchers studying the Australian rocks say only ancient microbes could have shaped them the way they are.
World Cup final rules altered with rain forecast
Organisers have changed the playing regulations for Sunday's Men's T20 World Cup final in Melbourne to allow more time in case of rain stoppages. England meets Pakistan at 08:00 BST on Sunday but showers are forecast.
Key climate temperature limit faces new threat
Emissions of CO2 are rising so quickly there is now a 50% chance the world will cross a crucial climate change threshold soon, a new report suggests. Emissions for 2022 are expected to remain at record levels, lifted by people flying again after Covid.
Indonesia plane crash partly blamed on pilot error
Indonesian investigators say the Sriwijaya Air Boeing 737-500 plane crash last year which killed 62 people was due to a faulty throttle system and delayed pilot response. Flight SJ-182 plunged into the Java Sea on 9 January 2021 minutes after take-off from Jakarta, killing all on board.
England beat India to storm into World Cup final
England stormed into the Men's T20 World Cup final with a sensational 10-wicket demolition of India at the Adelaide Oval. Openers Jos Buttler and Alex Hales overcame a feverish India-supporting atmosphere and chased 169 without the loss of a wicket.
Sri Lanka launch inquiry into World Cup 'incidents'
Sri Lanka Cricket have begun an inquiry into further incidents alleged to have taken place during the Men's T20 World Cup in Australia, following Danushka Gunathilaka's arrest on rape charges. Gunathilaka was arrested on Sunday and charged with four counts of sexual intercourse without consent.
India thrash Zimbabwe to set up England semi-final
England will face India in the semi-finals of the Men's T20 World Cup on Thursday after Rohit Sharma's side secured top spot in Group 2 with a bruising 71-run win over Zimbabwe. They posted 186-5 with Suryakumar Yadav smashing a masterful 61 not out off 25 balls, to add to KL Rahul's 51.
