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Thursday, February 05, 2026 5:32 AM ET

BBC News - Top Stories

Gen Z toppled an autocrat - but old guard tipped to win Bangladesh vote -- A student uprising promised a new dawn in Bangladesh but old parties are tipped to win a landmark election. -- Asia

9 hours ago

LIVE - Anger among Labour MPs grows over UK PM's handling of Mandelson-Epstein scandal - The prime minister told Parliament he was aware of Mandelson's ongoing friendship with the late sex offender when he was appointed as US ambassador.

2 hours ago

Watch: Inside Gaza hospital struggling to provide care to newborn babies -- More aid has been allowed into Gaza since the ceasefire began three months ago, but the UN says it is nowhere near enough.

2 hours ago

Workers urge Target and US firms to speak up over ICE raids -- Workers are writing letters, staging strikes and in some cases resigning over how bosses are handling the immigration crackdown.

1 hour ago

Fears of new arms race as US-Russia nuclear weapons treaty expires

4 hours ago

I learned we could use a softer touch, says Trump as federal force is reduced in Minnesota

2 hours ago

Period blood test could offer less invasive alternative to cervical screening

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Suspect identified in disappearance of four-year-old in Australian outback

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Fearing Russia will seize her town, war widow moves husband's grave to Kyiv

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A global craze for Korean culture is making its humblest snacks unaffordable -- Black, crispy, often flat and square, dried seaweed is growing in popularity - but also in price.

6 hours ago

Growing calls in India to restrict children's social media use -- Some Indian states have said they are examining Australia's law curbing social media for children.

9 hours ago

Robbie Williams: British people are good at devaluing ourselves -- With his new album Britpop breaking a record set by the Beatles, the singer takes a moment to celebrate.

4 hours ago

'Can you shut him up?" - Democrat and treasury secretary clash over Trump's agenda

8 hours ago

Watch: Giant phantom jellyfish floating off Argentina

4 hours ago

Watch: 'Re-traumatised daily' - Epstein survivor says US shouldn't move on from scandal

6 hours ago

Team of three young rowers set world record

4 hours ago

Who's a very good girl? Penny the doberman pinscher wins Westminster Best in Show

15 hours ago

Son of Norway's Crown Princess gives evidence as rape trial continues -- The BBC's Paul Kirby reports from outside the court in Oslo, where Marius Borg Høiby denies rape and many other serious charges.

4 hours ago

Supreme Court allows California to use new voting map boosting Democrats -- The state approved the map last year aiming to cancel gains made by Republicans through redrawn voting districts in Texas.

10 hours ago

Man sentenced to life in prison for 2024 attempt on Trump's life -- Prosecutors claimed that Routh, 59, remained "totally unrepentant" for the incident in Florida.

7 hours ago

Church fresco resembling Italian PM has face scrubbed out -- The artist who painted the cherub has admitted it was Giorgia Meloni's face, as the Rome church sees a steady flow of curious visitors.

14 hours ago

'We are ready to talk': US news anchor Savannah Guthrie pleads for return of her abducted mother

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Naked images remained in Epstein files despite outcry

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US must be prudent when supplying arms to Taiwan, Xi tells Trump

8 hours ago

Somali woman executed for murdering a child in a case that sparked outrage

2 hours ago

Trump says America should move on from Epstein - it may not be that easy

12 hours ago

What we know about the abduction of Savannah Guthrie's mother

6 hours ago

My break-up blindsided me. Here's how to tell if your relationship isn't working

2 hours ago

Thousands of Epstein documents taken down after victims identified

1 day ago

'Painful times in my marriage' - Melinda French Gates reacts to ex-husband in Epstein files

1 day ago

Premier League news conferences and team news: Slot speaking before Man City - All the latest from Premier League manager news conferences as Arne Slot, Michael Carrick, Liam Rosenior and others speak on Thursday.

15 minutes ago

LIVE - Six Nations: Townsend shakes up Scotland back three for Italy opener - reaction - Follow reaction to the surprise selections by coach Gregor Townsend in Scotland's team to play Italy in their Six Nations opener on Saturday.

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Trends and tactics to look for at 2026 T20 World Cup -- With the T20 World Cup beginning on Saturday, BBC Sport looks at the trends and tactics from the global game that may play a part in India and Sri Lanka.

1 hour ago

'More chaos in races' from new F1 rules - Norris -- World champion Lando Norris is anticipating "more chaos in races" as a result of new rule changes in Formula 1 next season.

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'Pure logic' Guehi should play in final - Guardiola seeks rule change -- Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola wants the English Football League to change their rules to allow Marc Guehi to play in the Carabao Cup final against Arsenal. -- Football

10 hours ago

Scotland leave out Van der Merwe, Kinghorn & Graham -- Duhan van der Merwe, Darcy Graham and Blair Kinghorn are left out of Scotland's side for the Six Nations opener against Italy. -- Scotland

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Is Spurs' Moore the answer to Rangers' open-play issues? -- Consistency is the next step for Rangers winger Mikey Moore after a standout performance against Kilmarnock, says head coach Danny Rohl. -- Scottish Prem

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