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World News Headlines
- First day of Russia-Ukraine peace talks ends in Geneva
on February 17, 2026Negotiations will continue on Wednesday, but expectations for a breakthrough on ending the war are low.
- UK police force assessing Stansted Airport private flights over Epstein ties
on February 17, 2026Essex Police says it is assessing information in relation to private flights into and out of the airport.
- No DNA matches on glove found in Nancy Guthrie case, police say
on February 17, 2026It's been two weeks since the 84 year old's disappearance and authorities say there have not been any arrests
- Shein under EU investigation over childlike sex dolls
on February 17, 2026Europe is examining whether the fast fashion giant breached the Digital Services Act.
- US civil rights leader Jesse Jackson dies aged 84
on February 17, 2026Tributes poured in from politicians who described Jackson as an agent of change and transformative leader.
- Iran says 'guiding principles' agreed with US at nuclear talks
on February 17, 2026Tehran also says more work is needed to get a deal - the US is yet to comment on the issue.
- Eleven killed in multiple strikes on alleged drug boats, US military says
on February 17, 2026More than 130 people have been killed in these alleged "narco-trafficking operations" carried out by the US since September.
- Jesse Jackson: A life in pictures
on February 17, 2026A look back at the remarkable life of the US civil rights activist, who died on Tuesday aged 84.
- Family of Zambia's ex-President Lungu dismiss poisoning allegation - lawyers
on February 17, 2026It is the latest twist over the fate of Lungu's body, which remains in a South African morgue since his death.
- Police identify suspect in Rhode Island ice rink shooting
on February 17, 2026Two people were killed and three others were injured at a shooting at a high school hockey game in Pawtucket.
- US soldiers arrive in Nigeria to aid its fight against Islamist militants
on February 17, 2026The troops, who landed at an airfield in Bauchi state, will not take part in combat operations, officials say.
- The man whose bad break-up gave Madonna her breakthrough hit Like A Virgin
on February 17, 2026Billy Steinberg, who has died at the age of 75, co-wrote Madonna's 1984 chart-topper Like a Virgin.
- France releases suspected Russian 'shadow fleet' tanker after fine paid
on February 17, 2026French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said the vessel was departing Marseille after a payment of "several million euros".
- Five young people die in Spain apartment block fire
on February 17, 2026Firefighters say they do not know why the victims could not escape the blaze in the building's upper floor.
- The Martin Luther King protege who helped reshape America
on February 17, 2026The US civil rights activist's influence spread from the churches of the Deep South to the White House.
- Lunar New Year 2026: Celebrations around the world
on February 17, 2026Millions of people around the world are celebrating the start of the Lunar New Year, with festivities taking place from Hong Kong to Buenos Aires.
- Hillary Clinton accuses Trump administration of Epstein files 'cover-up' in BBC interview
on February 17, 2026"Get the files out. They are slow-walking it," the former US secretary of state says. The White House says it has done "more for the victims than Democrats ever did".
- Hyatt Hotels chairman steps down over Jeffrey Epstein ties
on February 17, 2026Billionaire Thomas Pritzker said he had exercised "terrible judgement" in keeping contact with Epstein.
- FBI won't co-operate on Alex Pretti investigation, state officials say
on February 17, 2026Minnesota's Bureau of Criminal Apprehension says the FBI will not hand over any evidence it has gathered.
- US Senator Mark Kelly tells BBC he will 'seriously consider' White House run
on February 17, 2026The former Navy captain and astronaut says "we're in some seriously challenging times".
- Facing a demographic catastrophe, Ukraine is paying for troops to freeze their sperm
on February 17, 2026The law funds troops who want to freeze their eggs or their sperm, as Ukraine's population plummets.
- How the tide turned against the leader of South Africa's second-biggest party
on February 17, 2026John Steenhuisen will not seek re-election as DA leader, leaving the race wide open for a successor.
- China is hitting Japan where it hurts. Will PM Takaichi give in?
on February 16, 2026From recalling pandas to cancelling tourist flights, China continues to retaliate after Takaichi's comments on Taiwan.
- How dark web agent spotted bedroom wall clue to rescue girl from years of harm
on February 16, 2026Detectives desperate to locate a 12-year-old, seen abused online, found a surprising lead.
- How Robert Duvall became a Hollywood great
on February 16, 2026A look at the life of the prolific actor whose many films included Apocalypse Now and The Godfather.
- US build-up of warships and fighter jets tracked near Iran
on February 16, 2026BBC Verify has seen US aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln near Iran ahead of talks between the two countries
- Ancient bone may prove legendary war elephant crossing of Alps
on February 16, 2026It would be the first hard evidence that elephants were used in battle by General Hannibal.
- Flying oranges: Italian town celebrates carnival with historic street battle
on February 16, 2026A town in northern Italy has started celebrating carnival with its annual Battle of the Oranges where people hurl the fruit at each other for fun.
- Giant robot tribute to Brazil's President Lula leads start of Rio Carnival
on February 16, 2026Rio de Janeiro's iconic Carnival parades begin with a tribute to Brazil's President Lula, illustrating his rise from poverty to power.
- Watch: Moment crew docks at International Space Station
on February 14, 2026The crew blasted off from Cape Canaveral in a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft atop a Falcon 9 rocket.