I would scream in my sleep: Women from Syria's Alawite minority tell of kidnap and rape
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:20:03 GMT
The BBC hears harrowing accounts of assaults appearing to target the sect of former President Assad.
Food prices are surging in Russia. Is the war hitting Russians in the pocket?
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:19:54 GMT
Russia's economy is hanging between stagnation and decline, and ordinary Russians are beginning to feel the pinch.
'The search is soul-destroying': Young jobseekers on the struggle to find work
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 16:37:08 GMT
People aged between 16 and 24 are bearing the brunt of a weak employment market, figures show.
Stop dithering on Brazilian butt lift crackdown, say MPs
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 02:03:55 GMT
A committee of MPs warns tighter restrictions on high-risk cosmetic procedures are needed immediately.
Real Madrid tie halted over Vinicius racism allegation
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 21:31:49 GMT
Real Madrid's Champions League knockout phase play-off tie at Benfica is halted for 10 minutes after Vinicius Junior reports alleged racist abuse.
Teacher who lied about Cambridge degree banned
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 20:18:50 GMT
Regulatory panel says teacher's conduct fell "significantly short of the standards expected".
Shein under EU investigation over childlike sex dolls
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 19:08:57 GMT
Europe is examining whether the fast fashion giant breached the Digital Services Act.
Nine arrested in France over death of far-right student
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 21:08:32 GMT
Quentin Deranque died on Saturday, two days after being beaten in Lyon by masked men believed to be far-left militants.
How dark web agent spotted bedroom wall clue to rescue girl from years of harm
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 22:02:33 GMT
Detectives desperate to locate a 12-year-old, seen abused online, found a surprising lead.
Iran says 'guiding principles' agreed with US at nuclear talks
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 21:38:33 GMT
Tehran also says more work is needed to get a deal - the US is yet to comment on the issue.
