Saturday, February 28, 2026

Watch dramatic rescue of skier buried in deep snow

The skier was buried under at least four feet of snow, his arm already limp, rescuers said.

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American citizen among those killed in Cuba boat shooting, US official says

Cuba has accused those on board of planning "an infiltration with terrorist aims” and firing first.

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Friday, February 27, 2026

US justice department accused of withholding Trump-related Epstein files

The top Democrat on the congressional panel investigating Epstein has called on the attorney general to publish the material.

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Trump joke 'overshadows' US women's Olympic success

A "distasteful joke" by US President Donald Trump overshadows the achievement of female athletes at the Winter Olympics, says USA ice hockey gold medallist Hilary Knight.

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Thursday, February 26, 2026

Fact-checking Trump's longest ever State of the Union

President Donald Trump said the US "is winning again" - making a series of claims about his record in a speech which lasted almost two hours.

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Heated Rivalry cottage in Canada will soon be up for rent

Fans and architecture buffs will soon be able to rent the lakefront Muskoka cottage featured in the finale of the popular ice hockey romance.

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Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Canada summons OpenAI senior staff over Tumbler Ridge shooting

Canadian officials say they are seeking "better understanding" after learning the suspected shooter's ChatGPT account was banned months before the attack.

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Is US crime at a historic low?

BBC Verify assesses claims by the Trump administration that crime and murder in the US are at their lowest levels for 125 years.

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Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Watch: Winter storm covers parts north-east US in snow

Weather warnings and travel bans are in place, as the storm causes power outages.

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

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

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Monday, February 23, 2026

Trump curious why Iran has not 'capitulated', US envoy Witkoff says

Steve Witkoff says the president is puzzled why Iran has not yet compromised in the face of a major US military build-up nearby.

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'Hard to keep lights on' - Business owners cautiously welcome tariff ruling

A toy importer says the Supreme Court decision was a rebuff to "insane fluctuations" in duties.

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Sunday, February 22, 2026

Tariffs ruling is major blow to Trump's second-term agenda

The Supreme Court has weakened Trump's hand in dealing with other nations, writes Anthony Zurcher.

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Saturday, February 21, 2026

Trump directs US government to prepare release of files on aliens and UFOs

Trump says he will seek release of files on extraterrestrials, "based on the tremendous interest shown".

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Watch: What the tariffs ruling means for Trump's agenda

With a 6-3 majority, the Supreme Court rules US President Donald Trump exceeded his authority when he imposed tariffs via a law reserved for national emergencies

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Friday, February 20, 2026

How rescuers raced against time to reach skiers trapped in avalanche

Teams deployed from nearby ski resorts trying to reach six trapped skiers, and nine more who died.

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Thursday, February 19, 2026

Under pressure from Trump, Venezuela's new president has aces up her sleeve

Delcy Rodriguez knows its in America's interests for her to be a success

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Wednesday, February 18, 2026

'A sad day' - curling cheating row at Winter Games unsettles Canadians

Both men's and women's Canadian curling teams have been accused of cheating at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

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Jesse Jackson: A life in pictures

A look back at the remarkable life of the US civil rights activist, who died on Tuesday aged 84.

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Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Bondi criticised after saying all Epstein files have been released

Lawmakers, including those who wrote the law requiring their publication, argue the release is insufficient.

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Monday, February 16, 2026

ICE agents may have lied about shooting of migrant in Minneapolis, officials say

Acting director Todd Lyons says the two officers were immediately placed on administrative leave.

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No arrests made after police search residence near Nancy Guthrie's home

A search has been carried out in Tuscon, Arizona, close to where the 84-year-old was abducted nearly two weeks ago.

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Sunday, February 15, 2026

Rubio warns Europe of new era in geopolitics before big Munich speech

The US Secretary of State will address the first major transatlantic meeting since Donald Trump threatened to annex Greenland.

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Shaidorov wins gold as 'Quad God' Malinin crumbles

Ilia Malinin, the red-hot favourite for men's figure skating gold, suffers a nightmare on the ice.

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Saturday, February 14, 2026

The US economy is growing - so where are all the jobs?

As hiring rates and job openings drop, some worry a tough job market could be here to stay.

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Steven Spielberg donates $25,000 to James Van Der Beek's $2m GoFundMe

The family of the late Dawson's Creek star have thanked contributors to the $2m collection pot.

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Friday, February 13, 2026

'One in a billion': Dawson's Creek stars lead tributes to James Van Der Beek

Katie Holmes pays tribute to her late co-star's "bravery, compassion, selflessness and strength".

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US House votes to overturn Trump's tariffs on Canada

Six Republican lawmakers joined Democrats to back a resolution that seeks to end the tariffs Trump imposed on Canada last year.

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Thursday, February 12, 2026

Watch: New video shows masked person outside Nancy Guthrie's home

The video was released by the FBI more than eight days after the 84-year-old disappeared from her home in Arizona.

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BBC behind-the-scenes as Oscar nominees lunch together

The BBC's Regan Morris details what the celebrity gathering was like ahead of the awards ceremony next month.

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Wednesday, February 11, 2026

As a fellow Puerto Rican, Bad Bunny's Super Bowl show was personal

While the performance carried a message of unity for Latinos in general, the artist sang for the island we are both from, writes BBC Mundo's Ronald Ávila.

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Tuesday, February 10, 2026

Epstein survivors call for full release of files in video

Millions of files relating to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein have been released by the DOJ but many have redactions.

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US news anchor Savannah Guthrie says 'we will pay' in plea for mother's return

Nancy Guthrie, 84, disappeared in the middle of night from her home in Tucson, Arizona, last weekend.

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Monday, February 9, 2026

'I don't want to imagine what happened' - Shock and disbelief in area Nancy Guthrie went missing

The disappearance of the 84-year-old mother of news anchor Savannah Guthrie has left a community searching for clues and hoping for her safe return.

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Washington Post chief executive steps down after mass lay-offs

Will Lewis says "difficult decisions" had been made to ensure the newspaper's future.

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Sunday, February 8, 2026

Son of rapper Lil Jon believed dead, days after going missing

Nathan Smith, a rapper who goes by DJ Young Slade, was reported missing after police said he ran out of his home early Tuesday

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US wants Russia and Ukraine to end war by June, says Zelensky

The Ukrainian leader says difficult issues remain, as Russia carries out further strikes on energy facilities.

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Saturday, February 7, 2026

US healthcare needs fixing, but there's no agreement on how to do it

Is there the political will to fix the US health horror stories?

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Savannah Guthrie's brother renews plea for proof mother is alive

Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of an NBC News presenter, is believed to have been abducted from her home in Tucson, Arizona.

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Friday, February 6, 2026

Naked images remained in Epstein files despite outcry

Four images seen by BBC Verify show partially clothed women with their faces and bodies unredacted.

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Top NHL draft prospect Gavin McKenna charged with assault

The rising hockey star and Penn State freshman is facing felony aggravated assault and other charges.

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Thursday, February 5, 2026

Thousands of Epstein documents taken down after victims identified

The US Department of Justice faces criticism from victims after names and unredacted images included in latest release.

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'Canada must preserve its independence', former PM says at portrait unveiling

Stephen Harper unveiled his official portrait on the 20th anniversary of when he first became prime minister.

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Wednesday, February 4, 2026

Chappell Roan says revealing Grammys outfit wasn't 'that outrageous'

The US pop star drew attention for her breast-baring chiffon Mugler dress at Sunday's ceremony.

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Tuesday, February 3, 2026

Starbucks bets on robots to brew a turnaround in customers

Chief executive Brian Niccol explains why he thinks AI will help the coffee giant regain its buzz.

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Texas delivers stark warning to Republicans in critical election year

An election for a state Senate seat has unnerved Republicans, after the Democratic candidate delivered a surprise win.

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Monday, February 2, 2026

'Do you think you're the devil himself?' Epstein questioned in newly released interview

The footage, which is part of millions of files released by the US Department of Justice, shows the late sex offender being questioned by an unnamed interviewer.

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Sunday, February 1, 2026

Will Trump's pick to lead US central bank get him the change he wants?

Opinion is divided over whether Warsh will align with the US president's views over how the Federal Reserve should be run.

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Remember Chuck Norris memes but never watched his films? You're not alone

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