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Police assessing Stansted Airport private flights over Epstein ties

Police assessing Stansted Airport private flights over Epstein ties

February 17, 2026

Essex Police says it is assessing information in relation to private flights into and out of the airport.

Cabinet secretary frontrunner faced multiple bullying complaints

Cabinet secretary frontrunner faced multiple bullying complaints

February 17, 2026

Claims emerge after the Cabinet Office said there was only one complaint about Antonia Romeo's conduct which was dismissed after an inquiry.

How Jesse Jackson paved way for Barack Obama - and helped change US

How Jesse Jackson paved way for Barack Obama - and helped change US

February 17, 2026

The US civil rights activist's influence spread from the churches of the Deep South to the White House.

'The search is soul-destroying': Young jobseekers on the struggle to find work

'The search is soul-destroying': Young jobseekers on the struggle to find work

February 17, 2026

People aged between 16 and 24 are bearing the brunt of a weak employment market, figures show.

GB curlers on brink of early exit after Canada defeat

GB curlers on brink of early exit after Canada defeat

February 17, 2026

Team GB's Winter Olympics curling medal hopes are now in serious jeopardy after Bruce Mouat's world champions were beaten 9-5 by Canada in Cortina.

Dual nationals face scramble for British passports as new rules come into force

Dual nationals face scramble for British passports as new rules come into force

February 17, 2026

Entry requirements to the UK for dual nationals are being overhauled as part of sweeping changes to the immigration system.

Ros Atkins on...unanswered Andrew questions

Ros Atkins on...unanswered Andrew questions

February 17, 2026

The BBC's Analysis Editor Ros Atkins looks at the questions around the way Buckingham Palace has responded to the various accusations against the King's brother.

Tories call for rethink of Parliament revamp

Tories call for rethink of Parliament revamp

February 17, 2026

Tory leader Kemi Badenoch says current plans to refurbish the Palace of Westminster are "out of control".

Shein under EU investigation over childlike sex dolls

Shein under EU investigation over childlike sex dolls

February 17, 2026

Europe is examining whether the fast fashion giant breached the Digital Services Act.

Real Madrid tie halted over Vinicius racism allegation

Real Madrid tie halted over Vinicius racism allegation

February 17, 2026

Real Madrid's Champions League knockout phase play-off tie at Benfica is halted for 10 minutes after Vinicius Junior reports alleged racist abuse.

Nine arrested in France over death of far-right student

Nine arrested in France over death of far-right student

February 17, 2026

Quentin Deranque died on Saturday, two days after being beaten in Lyon by masked men believed to be far-left militants.

Teacher who lied about Cambridge degree banned

Teacher who lied about Cambridge degree banned

February 17, 2026

Regulatory panel says teacher's conduct fell "significantly short of the standards expected".

The 61-year-old Glaswegian whose ice rink moonwalk went viral

The 61-year-old Glaswegian whose ice rink moonwalk went viral

February 17, 2026

Mark Callan has gone viral for his on-ice antics. But who is he and how did he end up at the Winter Olympics?

Lindsey Vonn 'yet to stand' but returns home to US

Lindsey Vonn 'yet to stand' but returns home to US

February 17, 2026

Lindsey Vonn is home in the United States after four operations on the broken leg she sustained at the Winter Olympics - but is yet to stand up nine days after the crash.

USA's Meyers Taylor, 41, becomes oldest individual Olympic champion at a Winter Games

USA's Meyers Taylor, 41, becomes oldest individual Olympic champion at a Winter Games

February 17, 2026

Elana Meyers Taylor made history by winning monobob gold to become the oldest individual athlete to become Winter Olympic champion, all while empowering mothers and female athletes.

Nine medals up for grabs - Wednesday's guide

Nine medals up for grabs - Wednesday's guide

February 17, 2026

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

The fallout from Labour's local elections U-turn is not over yet

The fallout from Labour's local elections U-turn is not over yet

February 17, 2026

Keir Starmer and his team knew last week that delays to council elections would need to be reversed.

Jesse Jackson: A life in pictures

Jesse Jackson: A life in pictures

February 17, 2026

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

The man whose bad break-up gave Madonna her breakthrough hit Like A Virgin

The man whose bad break-up gave Madonna her breakthrough hit Like A Virgin

February 17, 2026

Billy Steinberg, who has died at the age of 75, co-wrote Madonna's 1984 chart-topper Like a Virgin.

Adoption breakdown ended my career and relationship – we're told to get on with it

Adoption breakdown ended my career and relationship – we're told to get on with it

February 17, 2026

A mum says she has been physically attacked by her daughter and is reaching "breaking point".

Viral face depuffing tricks - skin experts reveal if they work

Viral face depuffing tricks - skin experts reveal if they work

February 17, 2026

We look at three viral hacks to unpick fact from fiction - the effects are often at best, temporary, say experts.

How Reddit's human touch is fighting back against AI 'slop'

How Reddit's human touch is fighting back against AI 'slop'

February 17, 2026

Reddit says its human contributors are valued amid an internet awash with AI-generated content.

Why are some students claiming Covid compensation from universities?

Why are some students claiming Covid compensation from universities?

February 17, 2026

Dozens of universities face legal action from students who say they missed out during the pandemic.

How dark web agent spotted bedroom wall clue to rescue girl from years of harm

How dark web agent spotted bedroom wall clue to rescue girl from years of harm

February 16, 2026

Detectives desperate to locate a 12-year-old, seen abused online, found a surprising lead.

Reform names Robert Jenrick as pick for chancellor

Reform names Robert Jenrick as pick for chancellor

February 17, 2026

Leader Nigel Farage says Reform is "the voice of opposition" to Labour, as he unveils his new top team.

Cold health alert issued as temperatures fall across the UK

Cold health alert issued as temperatures fall across the UK

February 17, 2026

Yellow weather warnings will also come into force on Wednesday across parts of England and much of Wales.

Iran says 'guiding principles' agreed with US at nuclear talks

Iran says 'guiding principles' agreed with US at nuclear talks

February 17, 2026

Tehran also says more work is needed to get a deal - the US is yet to comment on the issue.

Patients describe 'culture of abuse' as 15 hospital staff arrested

Patients describe 'culture of abuse' as 15 hospital staff arrested

February 17, 2026

Patients and their relatives say there is a culture of abuse at a mental health hospital.

Ex-Mail reporter denies making payments for Lawrence information

Ex-Mail reporter denies making payments for Lawrence information

February 17, 2026

Stephen Wright was giving evidence at the privacy case brought by the mother of the murdered teenager and others against the newspaper's publisher.

Singer and YouTuber who makes music with Furbys and Game Boys picked for UK at Eurovision

Singer and YouTuber who makes music with Furbys and Game Boys picked for UK at Eurovision

February 17, 2026

Synth artist Look Mum No Computer is described as "a bold and brave choice" to represent the UK.

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Is There A Gen Z Jobs Crisis?

Is There A Gen Z Jobs Crisis?

February 17, 2026

Youth unemployment hits a more than 10 year high.

Will the US Supreme Court stand up to Trump?

Will the US Supreme Court stand up to Trump?

February 13, 2026

Or will the court expand the US president’s power?

Real Madrid tie halted over Vinicius racism allegation

Real Madrid tie halted over Vinicius racism allegation

February 17, 2026

Real Madrid's Champions League knockout phase play-off tie at Benfica is halted for 10 minutes after Vinicius Junior reports alleged racist abuse.

GB curlers on brink of early exit after Canada defeat

GB curlers on brink of early exit after Canada defeat

February 17, 2026

Team GB's Winter Olympics curling medal hopes are now in serious jeopardy after Bruce Mouat's world champions were beaten 9-5 by Canada in Cortina.

'A lightning rod for excitement' - Pollock starts in England reshuffle

'A lightning rod for excitement' - Pollock starts in England reshuffle

February 17, 2026

Henry Pollock gets his first Test start as Steve Borthwick makes three changes to his XV for England's Six Nations game against Ireland on Saturday.

Russia & Belarusian athletes to compete under own flags at Winter Paralympics

Russia & Belarusian athletes to compete under own flags at Winter Paralympics

February 17, 2026

Six Russian and four Belarusian athletes will compete under their nations' flags at the upcoming Winter Paralympics.

'Absolutely stunning!' Norway's Frostad wins 'best big air final of all-time'

'Absolutely stunning!' Norway's Frostad wins 'best big air final of all-time'

February 17, 2026

Austria's Matej Svancer, USA's Mac Forehand, and Norway's Tormod Frostad compete for the medals with the final three runs of a spectacular men's freestyle skiing big air final.