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All you need to know about the 2026 Winter Olympics

Getty ImagesKatie FalkinghamBBC Sport senior journalist in Livigno42 minutes agoIt's snow time.The Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics are upon us and Italy is ready - almost - to host 'the greatest...

Trump-style visa sanctions force three African nations to accept 3,000 UK deportations

Three African nations capitulated to Britain's Trump-style visa sanction threats after refusing to accept deported illegal migrants.Over 3,000 illegal migrants and criminals from Namibia, Angola and...

US and Iran talks to begin as fears of direct conflict continue

US and Iran talks to begin as fears of direct conflict continue4 hours agoHugo BachegaMiddle East correspondentAFP via Getty ImagesSenior US and Iranian officials are expected to meet in Oman later...

Putin ally issues WW3 hypersonic missile threat to 'defenceless' UK

A senior Russian official has recently stoked fears of a potential worldwide conflict by claiming that the UK and Europe are essentially "defenceless" against Moscow's latest hypersonic weaponry.The...

55,000 Ukrainian soldiers killed in war with Russia, Zelensky says

55,000 Ukrainian soldiers killed in war with Russia, Zelensky says3 hours agoSarah Rainsford,Eastern and Southern Europe correspondent, KyivandPaulin KolaEPAThe number of Ukrainian soldiers killed on...

US and Russia agree to resume regular military contact

US and Russia agree to resume regular military contact7 minutes agoJames LandaleDiplomatic correspondent EPA/ShutterstockThe US and Russia have agreed to re-establish high-level dialogue between...

Warning of long airport queues under new EU border control system

Warning of long airport queues under new EU border control system1 hour agoKaty Austin,Transport correspondentandSimon Browning,Transport reporter Getty ImagesThere are warnings of queues at passport...

55,000 troops killed in war with Russia, Zelensky says

55,000 troops killed in war with Russia, Zelensky says9 minutes agoSarah Rainsford,Eastern and Southern Europe correspondent, KyivandPaulin KolaEPAThe number of Ukrainian soldiers killed on the...

Snowboard begins as curling continues - Thursday's Winter Olympics guide

2 February 2026Updated 9 hours agoThe 25th Winter Olympics will feature almost 3,000 athletes from 90 countries competing for 116 medals at Milan-Cortina. Team GB have sent 53 athletes to the Games...

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

Fears of new arms race as US-Russia nuclear weapons treaty expires3 hours agoJonathan BealeDefence correspondentAFP via Getty ImagesThe last nuclear weapons control treaty between the US and Russia...

EU has 'open mind' on UK customs union debate, says commissioner

EU has 'open mind' on UK customs union debate, says commissioner1 day agoFaisal Islam,Economics editorandArchie Mitchell,Business reporterBrussels would be "open‑minded" about discussing closer...

Ex-Jihadist jailed for bomb plot now running for councillor breaks silence on 'dodgy past'

Shahid Butt was previously jailed in Yemen - now he's running for councillor (Image: SWNS)A convicted terrorist running to become a local councillor has admitted he 'agrees with the Far Right' and...

Russian attacks on Ukraine energy sites 'particularly depraved', UK PM Starmer says

Russian attacks on Ukraine energy sites 'particularly depraved', UK PM Starmer says22 minutes agoPaulin KolaReutersRussia's attacks on Ukraine's energy sector on Monday night - as temperatures...

Urgent recall for Nestle SMA baby formula as fresh batch contains toxin

A fresh batch of a Nestle baby formula product has been recalled following the discovery of a food poisoning toxin. The new group has been added to several batches of the food giant's SMA infant...

Two arrested over attempted sabotage of German naval vessels

Two arrested over attempted sabotage of German naval vessels7 hours agoIan AikmanGetty ImagesTwo suspects have been arrested over the attempted sabotage of German naval vessels docked at the Port of...