Tuesday, 28 February 2023
Cut parents' benefits over school truancy, suggests Michael Gove
The cabinet minister says the measure could help restore an "ethic of responsibility".
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Nigeria election results 2023: Bola Tinubu takes strong lead over Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi
Opposition parties condemn the election as a sham, with Bola Tinubu on 39% of votes counted so far.
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Monday, 27 February 2023
Wizz Air to suspend Moldova flights over airspace safety
The suspension, from 14 March, comes after a Russian missile crossed Moldovan skies.
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Elon Musk defends racist tirade by Dilbert creator Scott Adams
Twitter's CEO accused US media of racism after multiple newspapers dropped the popular cartoon.
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Sunday, 26 February 2023
Israel and Palestinians pledge to reduce violence
As rare talks were held in Jordan, a Palestinian gunman killed two Israelis in the occupied West Bank.
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Omagh police shooting: Court extends detention of 43-year-old
Police investigating attempted murder of Det Ch Insp John Caldwell given extension to question man, 43.
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Saturday, 25 February 2023
William and Kate support opposite sides at Six Nations
The Prince of Wales joked about a "tense drive home" before the match between England and Wales.
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G20 meeting deadlocked over calling out Ukraine war
Russia and China refused to condemn Moscow's invasion at a meeting of finance ministers in India.
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Six Nations 2023: Wales 10-20 England - English triumph heaps misery on hosts
England heap more misery on troubled Wales with a scrappy Six Nations victory in Cardiff.
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Friday, 24 February 2023
Bird flu: UK health officials make contingency plans
There is no evidence bird flu will start spreading between people but experts are preparing for any scenario.
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Succession: Show's creator announces show will end after fourth season
The Emmy-winning show's creator Jesse Armstrong says it feels like the right time for it to end.
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Thursday, 23 February 2023
Pupil absences remain above pre-Covid levels
A quarter of children in England were persistently absent last term, up from 13.1% in autumn 2019.
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R. Kelly gets extra prison time after latest sex abuse conviction
The disgraced singer is sentenced to 20 years, but 19 will be served alongside an existing term.
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Wednesday, 22 February 2023
Eleven Palestinians killed during Israeli raid in Nablus
More than 80 people also suffer bullet wounds after troops surround a house with militants inside.
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Tuesday, 21 February 2023
Kenya to investigate 'sex for work' exposed in BBC tea documentary
Parliament orders an inquiry after dozens of women speak of abuse on British-operated tea farms.
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Plymouth shootings: Why was Jake Davison allowed a gun?
Plymouth gunman Jake Davison had a history of violent outbursts but was granted a shotgun licence.
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Monday, 20 February 2023
Organ harvest victim came to the UK to work, court told
A market trader from Nigeria tells a court he was shocked when a doctor told him he was to have a kidney transplant.
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6.4 magnitude earthquake hits southern Turkey
The tremor was reported near Turkey's border with Syria, weeks after another quake killed thousands.
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Sunday, 19 February 2023
Has Putin's war failed and what does Russia want?
A year into Russia's war, he has little to show for it but there is no sign of an end.
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Saturday, 18 February 2023
Former US President Jimmy Carter to receive hospice care
The former US president will "spend his remaining time at home with his family", the Carter Center said.
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Asylum hotel disorder: Demonstrations held in Liverpool
Hundreds attend a rally in support of refugees after violence outside a hotel housing asylum seekers.
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Friday, 17 February 2023
Hugh Jackman: Inevitable that Australia will become a republic
The X-Men star said the move would be "natural", but he still had respect for the UK's Royal Family.
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The King co-writes children's climate change book
King Charles also met with global leaders on Friday at Buckingham Palace to discuss biodiversity.
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Asylum plan for another Pontins site scrapped
The Home Office is searching for alternatives to housing asylum seekers in hotels, to cut costs.
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Thursday, 16 February 2023
Bruce Willis has dementia, family announces
Actor Bruce Willis has frontotemporal dementia, his family announces on social media
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Rishi Sunak to visit Northern Ireland with protocol deal imminent
He will meet politicians as speculation mounts about an agreement between the UK and the EU.
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Nigeria election 2023: The battle for Lagos
With seven million registered voters, Nigeria's biggest city could hold the keys to the presidential villa.
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Wednesday, 15 February 2023
Raquel Welch: US actress and model dead at 82
Welch won a Golden Globe Award in 1974 for her performance in The Three Musketeers.
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Flybe: Administrators unable to find buyer after collapse
Administrators confirm that rescue talks have ended without a deal for the troubled airline.
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Six times Nicola Sturgeon spoke her mind
Scotland's first minister shared her view on the Tories, Jeremy Clarkson and controversial haircuts.
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Tuesday, 14 February 2023
Women's T20 World Cup: Australia beat Bangladesh to move closer to semi-finals
Defending champions Australia take a step closer to the semi-finals of the Women's T20 World Cup with an eight-wicket win over Bangladesh.
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Nicola Bulley: Arrests over malicious messages to councillors
A man and a woman are arrested after councillors receive abusive messages over the missing mother.
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Footage shows how van driver rammed police cars in M1 chase
Two police officers are injured after their car is forced into a barrier during the pursuit.
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Monday, 13 February 2023
Ashley Dale: Two more men charged over woman shot dead in garden
Ashley Dale, 28, was found with a gunshot wound in a back garden in Liverpool on 21 August.
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Police hunt 200,000 Creme Eggs stolen in Telford
Officers bid to "save Easter" by tracking down the seasonal chocolate valued at about £40,000.
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Sunday, 12 February 2023
Cardiff: Mosque sets up collection after earthquakes
Volunteers come together for a clothing drive, with donations to be sent to north-west Syria.
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Yellow ribbons left near bridge where Nicola Bulley last seen
Messages are placed at spot on the River Wyre as police search for the missing mother continues.
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Saturday, 11 February 2023
Brit Awards 2023: The eclectic outfits turning heads on the red carpet
From Harry Styles's giant corsage to Lizzo's gold ruffles - there were plenty of head-turning outfits.
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Friday, 10 February 2023
Fighter jets for Ukraine: The challenges of giving warplanes to Kyiv
Ukraine wants Western jets to help fight Russia, but using them effectively could be difficult.
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High-altitude object shot down over Alaska, US says
A "high-altitude object" is shot down over Alaska, days after a row over a Chinese spy balloon.
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Paris Olympics 2024: Russian participation 'can't be covered up by white flag' - Ukraine president
Russian participation in the Paris 2024 Olympics "cannot be covered up with pretend neutrality or a white flag", says Ukraine president Volodymr Zelensky.
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Thursday, 9 February 2023
Nadine Dorries to stand down as MP at next election
The ex-culture secretary and Mid Bedfordshire MP blames her party's decision to oust Boris Johnson.
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King Charles's coronation concert offers 10,000 free tickets in ballot
The show will see "musical icons and contemporary stars" perform at Windsor Castle, in May.
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Burt Bacharach: 12 of the legendary composer's greatest songs
The late composer was behind classics like I Say a Little Prayer, Walk On By and The Look of Love.
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Donald Trump back on Facebook and Instagram
The former US president, who has tens of millions of followers, returns after a two-year suspension.
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Wednesday, 8 February 2023
Former X Factor star Katie Waissel welcomes extra support for TV contestants
Katie Waissel says she had a "horrifying" experience during and after being on The X Factor in 2010.
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Two children dead after bus rams into Quebec nursery
The 51-year-old bus driver has been arrested and charged with homicide, police say.
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Tuesday, 7 February 2023
Turkey earthquake: Mexico sends its famed search and rescue dogs
Quake-prone Mexico has expert teams of humans and canines specialised in searching through rubble.
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Turkey earthquake: Bodies in street after quake as anger grows over aid
The death toll in Turkey continues to rise as survivors struggle to find shelter and support.
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Monday, 6 February 2023
Former aide accuses Republican George Santos of sexual misconduct
The prospective staffer has asked the House ethics panel to look into a sexual misconduct claim.
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Turkey earthquake: Before and after images show extent of destruction
Photos from Turkey and Syria show collapsed buildings and devastation across the region.
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Sunday, 5 February 2023
Pope and protestant leaders denounce anti-gay laws
Pope Francis said laws which criminalise homosexuality were a sin and "an injustice".
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‘We want our murals to show that there’s hope’
Two artists from County Antrim are painting murals to raises awareness of mental health issues.
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Saturday, 4 February 2023
Giant wave overturns yacht during dramatic US rescue
Video shows the vessel capsizing in rough Pacific seas as the man on board is rescued.
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China balloon: US going to take care of it, says Joe Biden
The president faces pressure to shoot down the craft, but China denies it is being used to spy on the US.
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Princess of Wales shares new baby picture of herself
Catherine urges others to share photos of early memories to encourage talk about vital childhood years.
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Friday, 3 February 2023
Turkey's Erdogan still fighting for power after 20 years
Profile of Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who faces a strong challenge to his leadership in May elections.
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Andrew Tate: Influencer threatened workers with violence, victim claims
The alleged victim claims Andrew Tate forced workers to raise €10,000 a month on social media platforms.
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Inside the Happy Valley house
As the final series draws to a close, the BBC gets a glimpse of the real life house of the Cawood clan.
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Thursday, 2 February 2023
Roadworks crew knocks down Wedgwood sculpture by mistake
The "significant operational error" was made during a road widening project in Stoke-on-Trent.
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Wednesday, 1 February 2023
ChatGPT firm trials $20 monthly subscription fee
The chatbot has been used millions of times since its public launch last year.
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Gareth Thomas: No HIV legal action regrets - rugby star's ex
Gareth Thomas's former partner says the settlement has brought closure following his HIV diagnosis.
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MrBeast: Why has YouTuber faced criticism for blind surgery video?
The world's most popular YouTuber has responded to criticism over him funding life-changing operations.
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