- Sunday, 22 February 2026
BBC
Philippines storm floods and mud kill dozens
A severe tropical storm has killed at least 45 people in the Philippines, unleashing floods and landslides in southern provinces, officials say. Storm Nalgae caused the most havoc in Maguindanao province, on Mindanao island. There is extensive flooding in and around the city of Cotabato.
Ireland v Afghanistan abandoned without a ball bowled after rain
The Men's T20 World Cup match between Ireland and Afghanistan was abandoned without a ball being bowled because of rain at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Afghanistan's previous game against New Zealand was also abandoned on Wednesday because of rain at the same venue.
Unusually warm weather for France and Spain
Parts of France and Spain are seeing an unusually warm late October, with bathers enjoying water temperatures of 20-21C on the French Riviera. "This year is exceptional," Rose-Marie Martini told Reuters news agency as she tanned on the beach at Nice.
Australia World Cup team hits out at hosts Qatar
Australia has released a collective statement against Qatar's human rights record, becoming the first 2022 World Cup team to do so. The video message criticises the World Cup hosts' treatment of migrant workers and LGBTQ+ people.
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Secret communication of sea animals discovered
A scientist has found that 53 sea creatures previously thought to be silent can actually communicate. The creatures were sending messages all along, but humans had never thought to listen to them, Gabriel Jorgewich-Cohen suggests.
Climate change threatening global health - report
Climate change is severely impacting people's health around the world, a report by a leading medical publication has found. The Lancet Countdown report says the world's continued reliance on fossil fuels increases the risk of food insecurity, infectious disease, and heat-related illness.
Bangladesh bowlers impress to secure victory over Netherlands
An inspired performance in the field led Bangladesh to a nine-run victory over the Netherlands in their Super 12s opener in the Men's T20 World Cup. Defending 144, Tigers fast, bowler, Taskin Ahmed took two wickets with the first two balls of the Netherlands' chase.
Kohli takes India to incredible win over Pakistan
A Virat Kohli-inspired India beat rivals Pakistan in an extraordinary finish to a Men's T20 World Cup classic at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Far-right Meloni accepts job as Italian PM
Italy's far-right leader Giorgia Meloni has formally accepted the job of forming the next government at the head of the country's most right-wing administration since World War Two. She was greeted by President Sergio Mattarella, less than a month after her Brothers of Italy party won the elections.
India destroys 100 million Covid vaccines
Indian vaccine maker Serum Institute of India (SII) has said it had to dump 100 million doses of its Covid-19 vaccine after they expired. The firm stopped producing Covishield in December last year due to low demand, CEO Adar Poonawalla said.
Who could replace Liz Truss as prime minister?
Liz Truss has announced she will resign, which means there will now be another leadership election to decide who becomes the next Conservative leader and prime minister. The contest to replace her is expected to be completed by the end of next week.
Indonesia bans all syrup medicines after death of 99 children
The deaths of nearly 100 children in Indonesia have prompted the country to suspend sales of all syrup and liquid medication. It comes just weeks after a cough syrup in The Gambia was linked to the deaths of nearly 70 children.
Black Death 700 years ago affects your health now
The devastation of the plague pandemic left such an incredible genetic mark on humanity that it's still affecting our health nearly 700 years later. Up to half of the people died when the Black Death swept through Europe in the mid-1300s.
At least eight killed in Myanmar jail blasts
At least eight people have been killed in explosions at Myanmar's notorious Insein prison in Yangon. Locals told BBC Burmese two parcel bombs went off at the entrance to the jail on Wednesday morning, killing three prison staff and five visitors.
Ivory seized decades ago still turning up in raids
Confiscated ivory from elephants killed more than 30 years ago has turned up in recent raids, say scientists. The tusks were once part of a stockpile seized from poachers and held in sealed containers by the government of Burundi.
