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GB men's curlers' semi-final hopes on line after shock defeat

Mon, 02/16/2026 - 10:11am
The Winter Olympics medal hopes of Team GB's men's curlers have been cast into doubt after a shock 8-6 defeat by Norway left them scrambling to make the semi-finals in Cortina.

Student death puts French far-left under pressure

Mon, 02/16/2026 - 10:02am
Quentin Deranque, 23, died on Saturday after being beaten up on the street by a group of young men.

Italy's 'Lovers’ Arch' collapses into sea on Valentine's Day

Mon, 02/16/2026 - 9:41am
The popular tourist attraction was a proposal spot for couples and featured on postcards.

Italy's 'Lovers’ Arch' collapses into sea on Valentine's Day

Mon, 02/16/2026 - 9:41am
The popular tourist attraction was a proposal spot for couples and featured on postcards.

Government abandons plans to delay 30 council elections

Mon, 02/16/2026 - 9:06am
All English elections will now go ahead as originally planned after Reform UK brought a legal challenge over the decision to delay some polls.

England still confident despite unconvincing run - Jacks

Mon, 02/16/2026 - 9:06am
England remain just as confident they can win the T20 World Cup despite their unconvincing group stage, says batter Will Jacks.

Five injured as Swiss train derails in heavy snow

Mon, 02/16/2026 - 8:17am
One passenger was taken to hospital after the derailment, which police say could have been caused by an avalanche.

Five injured as Swiss train derails in heavy snow

Mon, 02/16/2026 - 8:17am
One passenger was taken to hospital after the derailment, which police say could have been caused by an avalanche.

GB slalom legend Ryding bids farewell to Olympics

Mon, 02/16/2026 - 8:16am
Slalom skier Dave Ryding bids farewell to the Winter Olympics with a 17th-place finish in mixed conditions in Bormio.

Royal Mail letters sit undelivered 'for weeks' as parcels prioritised, staff say

Mon, 02/16/2026 - 8:00am
Staff and customers tell the BBC prioritising parcels can mean missed NHS appointments and late payment fines.

YouTube star Markiplier says film's success is 'win' for independent creators

Mon, 02/16/2026 - 7:48am
US creator Markiplier opens up about the multi-million dollar box office success of his debut film Iron Lung.

Is the Scottish title race the most exciting in Europe?

Mon, 02/16/2026 - 7:41am
Can any other European league rival the drama of Scotland? BBC Sport has picked out the five closest title battles.

Is number 10 role the next step for Saka?

Mon, 02/16/2026 - 7:40am
Mikel Arteta gave a glimpse of what could be the next evolution of the Arsenal attack... Bukayo Saka playing as a number 10.

Intermittent fasting may make little difference to weight loss, review finds

Mon, 02/16/2026 - 7:38am
But researchers say it could still improve someone's overall health through helpful changes to some body functions.

Intermittent fasting may make little difference to weight loss, review finds

Mon, 02/16/2026 - 7:38am
But researchers say it could still improve someone's overall health through helpful changes to some body functions.

Intermittent fasting may make little difference to weight loss, review finds

Mon, 02/16/2026 - 7:38am
But researchers say it could still improve someone's overall health through helpful changes to some body functions.

England progress at World Cup despite Italy scare

Mon, 02/16/2026 - 7:02am
England given another major fright but hold off tournament debutants Italy by 24 runs to secure a place in the Super 8s of the T20 World Cup.

Navalny's mother says she always knew he was murdered after poison finding

Mon, 02/16/2026 - 7:01am
On the second anniversary of his death, Lyudmila Navalnaya says her son did not "simply die in prison".

Mother of Alexei Navalny says poison finding confirms he was murdered

Mon, 02/16/2026 - 7:01am
On the second anniversary of his death, Lyudmila Navalnaya says her son did not "simply die in prison".

Ratcliffe, Man Utd and the immigration comments fallout

Mon, 02/16/2026 - 6:52am
Sports editor Dan Roan analyses the potential fallout of Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe's comments on immigration.

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