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Iran students stage first large anti-government protests since deadly crackdown

Iran students stage first large anti-government protests since deadly crackdown

February 22, 2026

The student protesters honoured thousands of those killed when nationwide mass protests were put down last month.

Andrew is Prince William's problem too - and it makes his future job harder

Andrew is Prince William's problem too - and it makes his future job harder

February 22, 2026

Andrew's arrest has changed the public's view of the Royal Family, putting pressure on Prince William as he moves closer to being king.

'Effective' SEND support won't be taken away, minister says

'Effective' SEND support won't be taken away, minister says

February 22, 2026

But the education secretary says children "will be reviewed in terms of their needs", under planned reforms.

Explosions kill police officer and injure 25 in western Ukraine

Explosions kill police officer and injure 25 in western Ukraine

February 22, 2026

Twenty-five people were injured by explosions overnight in what officials are calling a terror attack.

I cleaned toilets while studying at Cambridge

I cleaned toilets while studying at Cambridge

February 22, 2026

Jade Franks uses her experience of classism to write a hit play which has been picked up by Netflix.

The Baftas 2026 takes place tonight. Here's everything you need to know

The Baftas 2026 takes place tonight. Here's everything you need to know

February 22, 2026

The biggest night in the British film calendar is upon us - find out who's nominated and how to watch.

How sister's success paved way for Atkin's Olympic bronze

How sister's success paved way for Atkin's Olympic bronze

February 22, 2026

Freestyle skier Zoe Atkin wins bronze in the women's halfpipe to secure Great Britain's fifth medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics, equalling the team's record-best haul.

Penis injections, swearing curlers and a wolfdog - Olympic stories you might have missed

Penis injections, swearing curlers and a wolfdog - Olympic stories you might have missed

February 22, 2026

The Olympics is a hub of wonderful and weird stories. Here are the ones we didn't expect to tell from Milan-Cortina 2026.

Canada and USA to meet in charged Olympic finale

Canada and USA to meet in charged Olympic finale

February 22, 2026

Milan-Cortina 2026 has been one of the most eventful Winter Olympics in history - in sporting and political terms - so it is appropriate that the final medal event could be the most enticing of all.

Not the medal they wanted - but GB curlers bring spotlight to sport

Not the medal they wanted - but GB curlers bring spotlight to sport

February 22, 2026

Who are Great Britain's silver medal-winning curlers? And what might be next for them after another heartbreak?

Your guide to the final day

Your guide to the final day

February 22, 2026

What's happening and who to look out for at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina.

We thought Gen Z had started going to church in droves. But the truth is more complicated

We thought Gen Z had started going to church in droves. But the truth is more complicated

February 22, 2026

A fierce debate is taking place about whether there really has been a revival in Christianity.

The most played music artists for UK cities - some may surprise you

The most played music artists for UK cities - some may surprise you

February 22, 2026

Spotify and YouTube's streaming data for 2025 shows some interesting variations in listening habits.

I didn't know I was experiencing burnout until it was too late

I didn't know I was experiencing burnout until it was too late

February 22, 2026

Studies show burnout in young people is rising and there are a number of reasons why.

Are ties and blazers on the way out? Why some schools are pushing for 'active' uniforms

Are ties and blazers on the way out? Why some schools are pushing for 'active' uniforms

February 22, 2026

Proponents say relaxed uniforms make life easier for children and are much more practical for physical play.

13,000 calls in three months: How one city is keeping ahead of measles

13,000 calls in three months: How one city is keeping ahead of measles

February 22, 2026

Nurses and doctors are trying to understand and assuage the concerns some patients have over vaccines.

Trump says he will increase his new global tariffs to 15%

Trump says he will increase his new global tariffs to 15%

February 22, 2026

After most of his tariffs were outlawed on Friday, Trump announced new global tariffs of 10% - which he says he has now increased to 15%.

US ambassador's Israel comments condemned by Arab and Muslim nations

US ambassador's Israel comments condemned by Arab and Muslim nations

February 22, 2026

Mike Huckabee suggested Israel would be justified in taking much of the Middle East on Biblical grounds.

Tributes paid to 'amazing' men aged 19 and 20 who died on Yr Wyddfa

Tributes paid to 'amazing' men aged 19 and 20 who died on Yr Wyddfa

February 22, 2026

They have been named locally as Eddie Hill, 20, and Jayden Long, 19, from Norfolk.

'We want the truth' - families of Nottingham attacks victims speak ahead of public inquiry

'We want the truth' - families of Nottingham attacks victims speak ahead of public inquiry

February 22, 2026

An inquiry into the attacks carried out by Valdo Calocane will hear evidence in London from Monday.

'It is a catastrophe' - the man battling to stem rising youth unemployment

'It is a catastrophe' - the man battling to stem rising youth unemployment

February 22, 2026

Alan Milburn returns to his hometown of Newcastle as he undertakes a review into the growing numbers of young people out of work.

Son lived with mum's body for months after Covid lockdown let him hide murder

Son lived with mum's body for months after Covid lockdown let him hide murder

February 22, 2026

Judith Rhead was bludgeoned to death by her son, who was meant to be her carer during Covid.

Michael McIntyre plays ultimate prank on EastEnders superfan

Michael McIntyre plays ultimate prank on EastEnders superfan

February 22, 2026

Amanda Grey's furniture, clothes and even members of her family made sneaky appearances on the soap.

Tories vow to lower interest on some student loans

Tories vow to lower interest on some student loans

February 22, 2026

Kemi Badenoch says graduates feel 'stitched up' as she promises to cut Plan 2 loan interest charges.

Government 'inflamed tension' over Maccabi fan ban, say MPs

Government 'inflamed tension' over Maccabi fan ban, say MPs

February 22, 2026

Intervention over the banning of fans at the Aston Villa match was late and clumsy, MPs say.

From Venezuela to immigration crackdown, Project 2025 provided Trump's roadmap

From Venezuela to immigration crackdown, Project 2025 provided Trump's roadmap

February 22, 2026

Just a year into Trump's second term, and about half of Project 2025's policies have been implemented, observers say.

Pakistan launches deadly strikes on Afghanistan

Pakistan launches deadly strikes on Afghanistan

February 22, 2026

Pakistan says the strikes were retaliation for recent suicide bombings in the country.

How football is helping girls fight against forced marriage

How football is helping girls fight against forced marriage

February 22, 2026

Two sisters in an Indian village talk about how football has changed their lives and helped them push back against child marriage.

My bagpipes dream landed me thousands of followers. A rare chronic illness left me unable to play

My bagpipes dream landed me thousands of followers. A rare chronic illness left me unable to play

February 18, 2026

Katie Robertson went back and forth to her GP and local hospital before being diagnosed with postural tachycardia syndrome.

Pop star's 50-year search for his birth father

Pop star's 50-year search for his birth father

February 18, 2026

The musician, who was born in a mother and baby home, only found out who his natural father was when he was 59.

Woman's fox rescue forges unusual bond

Woman's fox rescue forges unusual bond

February 20, 2026

An injured fox is nursed back to life thanks to a "strong connection" with a Hackney resident.

Ryan Reynolds' sweary reaction to Wrexham drawing Chelsea in the FA Cup

Ryan Reynolds' sweary reaction to Wrexham drawing Chelsea in the FA Cup

February 17, 2026

The Hollywood stars share their unedited reactions as they watch the random draw happen live.

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Trump’s Tariffs: The Beginning of the End?

Trump’s Tariffs: The Beginning of the End?

February 21, 2026

The Supreme Court has rejected US President Donald Trump’s global import taxes

Trump's Tariffs... Trump attacks the Supreme Court over tariff ban

Trump's Tariffs... Trump attacks the Supreme Court over tariff ban

February 20, 2026

A breaking episode of Americast as POTUS takes on SCOTUS

A star-filled, jaw-dropping black comedy

A star-filled, jaw-dropping black comedy

February 02, 2026

An Oxford University student is drawn into the world of a charming aristocratic classmate.

England bowlers secure crucial win over Sri Lanka

England bowlers secure crucial win over Sri Lanka

February 22, 2026

A superb bowling performance ignites England's T20 World Cup campaign as Harry Brook's side beat co-hosts Sri Lanka by 51 runs.

How sister's success paved way for Atkin's Olympic bronze

How sister's success paved way for Atkin's Olympic bronze

February 22, 2026

Freestyle skier Zoe Atkin wins bronze in the women's halfpipe to secure Great Britain's fifth medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics, equalling the team's record-best haul.

ECB reminds Hundred franchises of responsibilities

ECB reminds Hundred franchises of responsibilities

February 22, 2026

The England and Wales Cricket Board writes to the eight Hundred franchises reminding them of their responsibilities around discrimination.

GB's Atkin claims halfpipe bronze as Gu wins gold

GB's Atkin claims halfpipe bronze as Gu wins gold

February 22, 2026

Great Britain's Zoe Atkin takes bronze in the women's halfpipe final as China's Eileen Gu takes gold at the 2026 Winter Olympics.