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Thursday, February 12, 2026 12:14 PM ET

BBC News - World

Kim Jong Un chooses teen daughter as heir, says Seoul -- South Korea's spy agency says Ki Ju Ae's prominent public presence indicates she is the chosen heir. -- Asia

2 hours ago

Police identify 18-year-old as suspect in Tumbler Ridge shooting -- A candlelit vigil was held on Wednesday night in the remote British Columbia town where six people were killed and dozens injured. -- US & Canada

21 minutes ago

'One in a billion': Dawson's Creek stars lead tributes to James Van Der Beek -- Katie Holmes pays tribute to her late co-star's "bravery, compassion, selflessness and strength".

7 hours ago

Two US Navy ships collide near South America -- Two people involved in the operation suffered minor injuries and are in stable condition, the US military said.

3 hours ago

Russia orders block on WhatsApp in messaging app crackdown -- WhatsApp says the move aims to push its 90 million users in Russia to a "state-owned surveillance app".

4 hours ago

At least 21 dead after boat sinks on Sudan's River Nile -- Search efforts are continuing for the missing passengers, who included children.

5 hours ago

Prince Harry thanks bereaved families taking on social media firms -- The Duke of Sussex addressed parents claiming Instagram and YouTube damage young people's mental health.

5 hours ago

Lyse Doucet: In Tehran, rallies for Iran's revolution overshadowed by discontent and defiance -- The BBC visits the Iranian capital for the first time since authorities used unprecedented force to put down protests last month.

23 hours ago

'It was terrifying': Tumbler Ridge's tight-knit community in shock after shooting -- Members of the remote community have spoken of their fear and uncertainty after nine people were killed.

1 day ago

The Dutch love four-day working weeks, but are they sustainable? -- The Netherlands has the lowest working hours in Europe, but some say it is harming its economy.

17 hours ago

Tumbler Ridge mass shooting: What we know so far -- Eight people have been killed and 25 injured in the shootings at a school and home in a rural community in western Canada, police say.

15 hours ago

What are Canada's gun ownership laws? -- A deadly mass shooting in British Columbia is likely to increase scrutiny of whether Canada's gun laws should be toughened.

1 day ago

Three issues that matter to voters in the Bangladesh election -- It's the first election since the 2024 Gen Z uprising that toppled Bangladesh's long-serving prime minister Sheikh Hasina.

15 hours ago

Watch: BBC in Tehran sees government's 'political reply' to massive protests -- Lyse Doucet is in Iran for the first time since the crackdown on nationwide anti-government protests.

1 day ago

Emergency call released of boy who swam for hours to save family -- Austin Appelbee, 13, swam to get help for his mother and siblings after they were swept out to sea.

1 day ago

BBC reports from outside court after Jimmy Lai sentencing -- The pro-democracy media tycoon was sentenced to 20 years in jail by the Hong Kong High Court.

3 days ago

'Super exciting!' - Seahawks fans celebrate Super Bowl win -- The Seattle team produced a devastating defensive display to beat the New England Patriots.

3 days ago

Norway's former PM charged with gross corruption over Epstein links -- The charge was brought after the Council of Europe lifted his immunity, which he had as its former secretary general.

21 minutes ago

US man found not guilty of father's murder by reason of insanity -- Henry McGowan, killed his 66-year-old father John McGowan at Ballyfin Demesne in November 2024.

21 minutes ago

Minnesota immigration enforcement surge is ending, Trump border tsar says -- Two US citizens were killed in Minneapolis during the crackdown dubbed "Operation Metro Surge".

2 hours ago

Four takeaways from Pam Bondi's fiery Epstein testimony -- Lawmakers accused Bondi's justice department of making improper redactions to Epstein files as she fired back.

18 hours ago

What do we know about Kim Jong Un's daughter - and expected successor? -- Kim Jong Un has chosen Miss Kim as his heir, South Korea's spy agency says - but what exactly do we know about her?

50 minutes ago

US border tsar: Minneapolis immigration enforcement surge ending -- The recent surge of more than 2,000 immigration officers to the state inspired nationwide protests after two US citizens were killed by federal agents last month.

1 hour ago

Who were the victims of the shootings in Tumbler Ridge, Canada? -- Eight people were killed, ranging in age from 11 to 39, with 25 people injured in the shootings at a school and a home.

5 hours ago

Port city in ruins as storm rips through Madagascar and on towards Mozambique -- More than half the population is affected and most infrastructure destroyed in Toamasina, Madagascar's main port.

3 hours ago

Polls close in first election since Gen Z protests ousted Bangladesh leader -- Voters are hoping for a return to democracy after 15 years of authoritarian rule under Sheikh Hasina.

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