- Sunday, 22 February 2026
BBC
Harry Potter actor Robbie Coltrane dies aged 72
Actor Robbie Coltrane, who played Hagrid in the Harry Potter films, has died aged 72. He also appeared in ITV detective drama Cracker and the James Bond films Goldeneye and The World Is Not Enough.
'All hope gone' after subject ban for Afghan women
For instance, at Nangarhar University where Fatima hoped to study journalism, in the province neighbouring hers, girls are now given the right to choose from only seven of 13 faculties. Women are not permitted to take subjects like journalism, agriculture, veterinary medicine, engineering or economics. "All their hopes are gone now," says Fatima, of the girls who would have pursued studies in these areas if they'd passed the entrance exam.
Turkish mine blast kills 28 and leaves dozens trapped
At least 28 people have died and dozens remain trapped underground after an explosion in a coal mine in northern Turkey's Bartin province. Around 110 people were in the mine at the time of the blast on Friday, almost half of them at over 300 metres deep.
5 billion phones to be thrown away in 2022
This year, 5.3 billion mobile phones will be thrown away not recycled, the international waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) forum says. Its estimate, based on global trade data, highlights the growing environmental problem of "e-waste".
Japanese yen touches 32-year low against US dollar
The Japanese yen touched a 32-year low against the US dollar after official figures showed that prices had risen faster than expected in America. The yen fell to 147.66 against the US dollar before regaining some ground.
Incredible photos from Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2022
It's a manic moment as male cactus bees envelop a single female. But who in this amorous scrum will emerge lucky and get to mate with her? This remarkable picture, captured by Karine Aigner, is the grand title winner in this year's Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition.
Indian teacher whose hand was cut off for an exam paper
In 2010, the hand of a professor in India was cut off by extremists after he was accused of insulting Islam in an exam paper. Last month, the government banned the controversial Muslim group Popular Front of India (PFI), whose members had carried out the attack.
India state stunned by 'human sacrifice' murders
Police in the southern Indian state of Kerala have arrested three people for allegedly murdering two women in a suspected case of human sacrifice. The remains of the women, who have allegedly murdered months apart, were found on Tuesday.
'If you talk, they'll put a bullet in your head'
"At least 20 were killed last night," he tells the group. "Some say as many as 40. More than 70 were arrested. But we can't talk about it, because we'll be killed. Iranian intelligence is always watching, they secretly film. They imprisoned my brother in jail for political reasons.
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Dubai royal's ex-wife seeks UN custody battle help
Lawyers for the former wife of a member of Dubai's ruling family have lodged a request to the UN Human Rights Council. They want the council to intervene with authorities in the UAE to ensure Zeynab Javadli and her children's safety.
India village goes offline daily to help people talk
A village in India's Maharashtra state has declared "independence" from two modern-day addictions - television and mobile internet. At least, for a couple of hours every day.
At least 76 killed in Nigeria boat accident
At least 76 people have been reported dead after a boat accident in Nigeria's south-eastern state of Anambra. The boat, which was carrying at least 80 people, capsized on Friday in the Ogbaru area in Anambra state.
India facing a pandemic of resistant superbugs
India is one of the countries worst hit by what doctors call "antimicrobial resistance" - antibiotic-resistant neonatal infections alone are responsible for the deaths of nearly 60,000 newborns each year. A new government report paints a startling picture of how things are getting worse.
Indian political stalwart Mulayam Singh Yadav dies
Veteran Indian politician Mulayam Singh Yadav has died at the age of 82. The former federal defence minister had been admitted to a private hospital near Delhi for more than a fortnight.
Scotland 'snow-free' for fourth time in six years
Scotland is completely snow-free for the fourth time in the last six years. The Sphinx, in the Cairngorms, which is historically the longest-lasting patch of snow in the UK, has melted.
