Do not give away Diego Garcia, Trump tells UK in fresh attack on Chagos deal
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 20:57:22 GMT
The president's comments come just a day after the US gave its official backing to the UK's Chagos deal.
Teenage girls lured into forced sex by gangs in London, BBC finds
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 17:01:16 GMT
Our investigation reveals gangs from a range of ethnic backgrounds are operating widely in the capital, exploiting girls and young women.
GB curlers emerge from epic day with medal hopes revived
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 20:23:36 GMT
Team GB's Winter Olympics curling medal hopes in both the men's and women's events are somehow still alive after a day of epic drama in Cortina.
Vinicius: Eight years at Real Madrid, 20 cases of alleged racist abuse
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 17:40:56 GMT
Spanish football expert Guillem Balague details how Vincius Jr has become a global symbol of resistance against discrimination.
Billionaire Lex Wexner tells US lawmakers he was 'naive' and 'conned' by Epstein
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 20:58:35 GMT
Testifying before Congress, the former CEO of Victoria's Secret lingerie brand accused Epstein of stealing "vast sums" of money from his family.
Letter by young Queen Elizabeth II to be auctioned
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 17:40:57 GMT
The letter from Queen Elizabeth II asks if "the birds are well, and the goldfish haven't died".
Mark Zuckerberg defends Meta in landmark social media addiction trial
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 19:27:53 GMT
The billionaire chief executive faces is questioned over whether use of Instagram harms children.
Bone cement shortage likely to lead to joint surgery delays, NHS warns
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 20:25:37 GMT
Around 1,000 operations a week rely on the product as patients are warned delays are inevitable.
Lower food and fuel prices drive inflation down to 3%
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 09:16:19 GMT
The rate at which prices are rising is slowing down, which could lead to lower interest rates.
Flooding may worsen as unsettled weather expected to last for at least another month
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 14:54:18 GMT
With wet and unsettled weather expected to continue flood affected areas will have to wait longer for any respite as Sarah Keith-Lucas explains.
