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World News Headlines
- IOC criticised for selling Nazi-era Olympics T-shirt
on February 12, 2026The International Olympic Committee defends the T-shirt as being part of its Heritage Collection, celebrating styles from all editions of the Games.
- Trump revokes landmark ruling that greenhouse gases endanger public health
on February 12, 2026The White House calls it the largest deregulation in US history, but environmentalists say it will prove costly for Americans.
- Judge blocks US military from demoting Mark Kelly over 'illegal orders' video
on February 12, 2026After the retired Navy captain told servicemembers they don't have to obey illegal orders, Defence Secretary Hegseth moved to cut his rank.
- Minnesota immigration enforcement surge is ending, Trump border tsar says
on February 12, 2026Two US citizens were killed in Minneapolis during the crackdown dubbed "Operation Metro Surge".
- 'My son is dead': Swiss bar owners confronted by fire victim families
on February 12, 2026Jessica and Jacques Moretti are under criminal investigation for involuntary manslaughter, as well as bodily harm and arson through negligence.
- Canada mass shooting suspect had police visits over mental health struggles
on February 12, 2026Police say the suspect's firearms licence expired two years ago, and exactly who owned the guns used in the attack is unclear.
- Kenya's border with Somalia set to re-open after almost 15 years
on February 12, 2026Somali Islamist militant group al-Shabab has staged several attacks in Kenya, prompting the border to be closed.
- Norway's former PM charged with gross corruption over Epstein links
on February 12, 2026The charge was brought after the Council of Europe lifted his immunity, which he had as its former secretary general.
- Four takeaways from Pam Bondi's fiery Epstein testimony
on February 12, 2026Lawmakers accused Bondi's justice department of making improper redactions to Epstein files as she fired back.
- What do we know about Kim Jong Un's daughter - and expected successor?
on February 12, 2026Kim Jong Un has chosen Miss Kim as his heir, South Korea's spy agency says - but what exactly do we know about her?
- Dawson's Creek: The 90s teen drama that 'wore its heart on its sleeve'
on February 12, 2026The show's lead was James Van Der Beek, who has died from cancer at the age of 48.
- Port city in ruins as storm rips through Madagascar and on towards Mozambique
on February 12, 2026More than half the population is affected and most infrastructure destroyed in Toamasina, Madagascar's main port.
- Two US Navy ships collide near South America
on February 12, 2026Two people involved in the operation suffered minor injuries and are in stable condition, the US military said.
- Polls close in first election since Gen Z protests ousted Bangladesh leader
on February 12, 2026Voters are hoping for a return to democracy after 15 years of authoritarian rule under Sheikh Hasina.
- Kim Jong Un chooses teen daughter as heir, says Seoul
on February 12, 2026South Korea's spy agency says Ki Ju Ae's prominent public presence indicates she is the chosen heir.
- Russia orders block on WhatsApp in messaging app crackdown
on February 12, 2026WhatsApp says the move aims to push its 90 million users in Russia to a "state-owned surveillance app".
- 'One in a billion': Dawson's Creek stars lead tributes to James Van Der Beek
on February 12, 2026Katie Holmes pays tribute to her late co-star's "bravery, compassion, selflessness and strength".
- Three issues that matter to voters in the Bangladesh election
on February 12, 2026It's the first election since the 2024 Gen Z uprising that toppled Bangladesh's long-serving prime minister Sheikh Hasina.
- The Dutch love four-day working weeks, but are they sustainable?
on February 12, 2026The Netherlands has the lowest working hours in Europe, but some say it is harming its economy.
- Lyse Doucet: In Tehran, rallies for Iran's revolution overshadowed by discontent and defiance
on February 11, 2026The BBC visits the Iranian capital for the first time since authorities used unprecedented force to put down protests last month.
- Watch: BBC in Tehran sees government's 'political reply' to massive protests
on February 11, 2026Lyse Doucet is in Iran for the first time since the crackdown on nationwide anti-government protests.
- Emergency call released of boy who swam for hours to save family
on February 11, 2026Austin Appelbee, 13, swam to get help for his mother and siblings after they were swept out to sea.
- 'Super exciting!' - Seahawks fans celebrate Super Bowl win
on February 9, 2026The Seattle team produced a devastating defensive display to beat the New England Patriots.
- BBC reports from outside court after Jimmy Lai sentencing
on February 9, 2026The pro-democracy media tycoon was sentenced to 20 years in jail by the Hong Kong High Court.