BBC
February 2026
Ayatollah Khamenei's iron grip on power in Iran
The Americans should know that if they start a war, this time it will be a regional war,
I am an individual with many faults and shortcomings and truly a minor seminarian,
Mum pulls out of council by-election after her teenage son is harassed
If that's people's mindset where they can say on the street to someone, to a child, words like that then I'm not prepared for my family to be subject to that,
I don't mind if it's directed at myself because I put myself forward, but I didn't put my children forward,
These kinds of things stop really good candidates from coming forward,
This was a jeer from two so-called men to a child,
We should be encouraging more people to stand, not driving them away,
I've spent nine years spreading the message of be kind, that words hurt, but my family has to come first,
Man dies in skydiving incident
Scene guards remain in place and inquiries are said to be ongoing into the incident
Service remembers train disaster 25 years on
It makes it purposeful that we can be together, laying wreaths and sounding horns, it's quite poignant to commemorate the two drivers who were lost.
It's been a lovely day and a lovely service and it helps with the memories of Raymond — not of that horrible day, because it was atrocious — but life going forward,
More than 1,000 people — the fire, the police, ambulance, the railway, the hospitals — were involved in the response. Some people from an emergency response perspective still suffer from some of the effects of what they dealt with on that day,
I was probably sitting today where I was sat for his funeral. But I think the service was lovely, it was done really nicely, really tasteful, and it gave people time to just stop and think a bit,
Missiles overhead and doors shaking — Woman tells of experience in Doha
Man suffers significant injuries in park stabbing
Iran retaliation raises questions about US air defences
Iran has targeted the US Navy base in Bahrain, highlighting gaps in air defences, which will worry Washington and its allies in the region
The early signs are that the Iranian retaliation has been rather moderate in scope,
If the Iranians unleash everything — go hard and fast if the regime feels threatened, then eventually the US will run out of THAAD and Patriot interceptors,
Brits red carpet in pictures: Arrivals of Harry Styles, Olivia Dean and Lola Young
The Brits Awards red carpet was as vibrant as ever, with some amazing musical talent making an appearance for the UK's biggest night in music
Deputy FM briefed on situation for people from NI in Middle East
We want to make sure that everyone from Northern Ireland who's out there in the region can get that advice and can get that support if and when they need it,
I am also concerned by reports that UK military aircraft are in the skies over or near Iran,
It's estimated there are around 100,000 UK citizens living and working and visiting in the wider region as well,
I think the vast majority of people are happy about the military intervention because they have no other choice — and they embrace the intervention,
I strongly urge all parties to exercise restraint and to work to avoid that outcome,
Man hit by car has 'life-threatening injuries'
Minister Josh Simons resigns after Labour Together claims
Labour Together paid APCO Worldwide at least £30,000 to "investigate the sourcing, funding and origins" of a Sunday Times story about undeclared donations at the think tank ahead of the 2024 election
What you need to know as weekly food waste recycling come into force
With around a third of the waste in our household bins being food, recycling it will significantly cut harmful greenhouse gas emissions and help protect our environment."
Burnham would probably have won by-election, Labour deputy leader says
The committee had cited the "disproportionate" cost to the party of a mayoral election to replace Burnham when it blocked his bid to stand in the Greater Manchester seat
What I was offering the party, I think, was an alternative path to the one that the party is now on."
We have to draw on that, make use of Andy Burnham, but also... reflect on how we could do that better nationally and better as a government,
Woman found with life-threatening injuries
Six key lines from Trump's statement on Iran strikes
US and Israeli strikes on Iran in maps
Remains found three years after Ben Nevis walker reported missing
MP hails 'outstanding news' as helicopter deal agreed
This decision protects more than 3,000 highly skilled jobs in Yeovil, supports thousands more in the supply chain, and secures the UK's only end-to-end helicopter manufacturing site."... It is a strong vote of confidence in our workforce and in Yeovil's future,
Man and woman charged after £100,000 cocaine stop
Two boys charged with murder over mosque stabbing
To lose him during Ramadan has been an indescribable pain,
How the world has reacted to US and Israeli strikes on Iran
We support the United States acting to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon and to prevent Iran continuing to threaten international peace and security,
We call for a resumption of negotiations and urge the Iranian leadership to seek a negotiated solution. Ultimately, the Iranian people must be allowed to determine their future,
Saudi Arabia affirms its full solidarity and support for these brotherly nations, pledging all its resources to assist them in any measures they take,
The attacks are once again being carried out under the guise of a renewed negotiation process,
Active and serious negotiations have yet again been undermined,
The EU has adopted strong sanctions against Iran and supported diplomatic solutions, including on the nuclear issue,
As always, in any armed conflict, it is civilians who end up paying the ultimate price,
Man takes accidental M11 mobility scooter trip
Not a typical stop for our roads policing unit, but a great reminder to only use suitable vehicles on our major roads,
Search after man exposes himself to three women
Our officers have been conducting additional, targeted patrols and we urge anyone with information to speak to our officers or get in touch with us,
Horse sanctuary 'inundated' with calls after floods
Chinese New Year 'a great time for celebration' in Belfast
A Chinese New Year event held in Belfast on Saturday to celebrate the start of the Year of the Fire Horse brought colour, music and crafts to the city during what one participant called "a great time for celebration"
We're still in the Chinese New Year of the horse called the fire horse, which symbolises energy, power, strength and courage... I think this year carries the spirit for people's aspirations of peace, stability, happiness and prosperity,
The main thing is that people would join all together,
They're all local Belfast people who are interested in Chinese culture and have taken up Chinese lion dancing,
It is the first Chinese New Year which we are doing in this building. So we are opening it to the public to come and enjoy the true culture of arts and dance and cinema and music."... I think it's very important that the cultures bond with each other".