Troubled automaker Stellantis, behind brands like Jeep and Fiat, announced Thursday a net loss of 22.3 billion euros ($26.3 billion) for last year, blaming a lack of demand for electric
Month: February 2026
Jamaat chief slams Bangladesh President, says details around Hasina’s exit ‘suppressed’
The Jamaat chief, who is also the LoP in the Bangladeshi Parliament, accused the President of withholding key facts about the events of August 5, 2024. | World News
Booming markets propel Hong Kong exchange’s profits to record high
Hong Kong’s stock exchange reported record profits for the second consecutive year on Thursday, after the finance hub topped the global rankings for initial public offerings in 2025.
Green Party takes Gorton and Denton from Labour in first ever Westminster by-election win
The Greens’ Hannah Spencer wins the Manchester seat, ahead of Reform UK in second and Labour in third.
Ukraine Is Losing the War
With Moscow pressing its advantage, Kyiv should trade land for peace.
Gorton and Denton by-election
A Green Party source says they are “very confident of a win” – Labour’s deputy leader Lucy Powell says the Greens were able to “turn out” more of their vote.
Sadiq Khan gives Oxford Street pedestrianisation greenlight
The latest news, sport and weather from the ITV News London team. On today’s programme:- Controversial plans to ban traffic from part of Oxford Street get th…
Jessie Buckley and Penelope Cruz lead star-studded red carpet at The Bride world premiere in London
Christian Bale, Peter Sarsgaard and Jake and Maggie Gyllenhaal among other Hollywood stars on the red carpet at Cineworld Leicester Square
Nato intercepts Russian drone in ‘serious security alert’ in Malmo
Swedish forces spotted the drone approaching the aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle during exercises in Malmo
Man and woman arrested over Lisa Dorrian disappearance released
The 40-year-old woman was arrested in Bangor, Co Down while a 42-year-old man was arrested in Scotland on Wednesday.
Prince Harry calls for aid corridors to be opened in Gaza
Warning: this report contains distressing imagesPrince Harry has told this programme that food and medical aid corridors urgently need to be opened to help p…
House lawmakers speak after Hillary Clinton testifies in House Epstein probe
Watch live coverage as House lawmakers make comments after deposing fmr. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in a House probe on Jeffrey Epstein. MS NOW: My S…
Oxford Street pedestrianisation gets go-ahead with traffic ban this summer
Buses, taxis and cyclists will be banned from western section of Oxford Street from summer 2026
What we know about prison attack of child killer Ian Huntley
Soham killer Ian Huntley is fighting for his life having been attacked in prison, with police saying they have identified a suspect.The former caretaker is s…
Drama has swirled ahead of Gorton and Denton by-election test
Plenty think it could be a three-way tussle between Labour, Reform and the Greens, the BBC’s political editor writes.
Greens confident as counting underway in Gorton and Denton
Zack Polanski’s party hopes to pull off its first ever victory in a parliamentary by-election.
Zack Polanski slips out of City Hall to campaign in Manchester by-election
Labour Assembly Members claim Zack Polanski has “prioritised his party over the people who elected him”
Brady Tkachuk miffed over White House AI-doctored video
Brady Tkachuk said he didn’t appreciate the AI-doctored video released by the White House that made it appear he was disparaging Canadians.
Prince William and Princess Kate’s 3 children get good news about £3m project close to London home
The Prince and Princess of Wales still retain access to Apartment 1A inside Kensington Palace and their three children will be very excited about a project on their doorstep
Youth unemployment, ‘burning snow’ and fake Andrew mugshot
Round-up of fact checks from the last few days compiled by Full Fact.
Crunching the numbers on London city council’s 2025 expenses
The results are in on the last full annual expense report for city politicians before residents head to the polls for London’s 2026 civic election.
Harry and Meghan hug and comfort cancer patients and families in Jordan
The visit, to the King Hussein Cancer Centre, was the final event in a busy two-day trip to Jordan for the Sussexes.
‘Some in Trump’s orbit are leery’ over Clinton depositions in Epstein probe
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is sitting for a landmark deposition in the House Oversight Committee’s Jeffrey Epstein probe. Former President Bil…
Concerns raised over ‘family voting’ in Gorton and Denton by-election
A row is brewing over warnings of people forcing their family members to vote in a certain way.
Russia launches combined overnight missile and drone attack at Ukrainian cities, injuring at least 28
Russia launched a combined missile and drone attack across Ukraine early on Feb. 26, targeting Kyiv and other cities and causing damage to residential buildings and civilian infrastructure.
Where are Southeast Asia’s data centres?
New data centres are springing up worldwide as demand soars for artificial intelligence and cloud computing, with Asia one of the sector’s fastest growing regions.
Export ban sparks rush to process lithium in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe’s ban on raw lithium exports is forcing Chinese miners to rethink their strategy, speeding up plans to process the metal locally instead of shipping it to China’s vast rechargeable
Jimmy Lai’s fraud conviction overturned by Hong Kong court in rare legal win for activist
Appellate court quashes convictions linked to lease violations but Lai may still spend rest of his life in prison
North Korea’s Kim Jong Un warns South Korea, says US should end hostility
Kim emphasised that Pyongyang intends to cement its position on the global stage through its nuclear capabilities.
Kim Jong-un vows no ties with Seoul but leaves door open to US talks
Kim Jong-un said North Korea could “get along well” with the United States if Washington acknowledges its nuclear status, but dashed hopes of a diplomatic thaw with Seoul.
Cricket could rescue a lot more than Imran Khan
Imran Khan: Former cricket legends are calling for improved jail conditions for Imran Khan. Dozens of international captains have written to Pakistan’s Prime Minister. They seek medical care and humane treatment for the former leader. This unprecedented move highlights Khan’s unique journey from sports icon to political figure. The letter emphasizes sportsmanship and dignity for rivals.
US men’s hockey player ‘sorry’ for Trump joke response
US Olympic men’s ice hockey player Charlie McAvoy apologized Thursday for his team’s response after President Donald Trump joked he would “have to” invite the women’s team to the White
Third round talks end in Geneva with ‘significant progress’, says Oman FM
US-Iran tensions live: Iran said that nuclear talks with the US have progressed “very intensely and very seriously” as the two sides continued negotiations over a nuclear deal in Geneva, Switzerland, on Thursday. | World News
Court clears Jimmy Lai of fraud as government slams him for ‘exploiting resources’
Court of Appeal quashes conviction, ruling prosecution failed to prove Lai had made a ‘false representation’ or could be held liable for concealment.
Southeast Asia’s data centre boom
Nonstop buzzing fills a windowless Microsoft data centre near Jakarta, part of a tech construction boom sweeping Southeast Asia that promises economic opportunities but is also hungry for resources.
the ideas rejected as Budget passed
The Mayor of London’s Budget for 2026/27 was signed off today, but amendments suggested by Reform, the Conservatives and Lib Dems were largely rejected
A Pickle Festival Is Coming to London
Pickle festival The Big Brine is the capital’s first festival dedicated to pickling, brining and fermenting
Andrews signs new long-term Brentford contract
Keith Andrews has signed a new long-term contract as Brentford head coach, extending his stay until 2032. Under Andrews, who replaced Thomas Frank last summer, the Bess have impressed this season. They sit seventh in the Premier League table, just five points off the European places, and also made a run to the Carabao Cup […]
Seized oil tanker to return to Atlantic after weeks in Moray Firth
The Marinera, a Venezuelan-linked vessel previously known as Bella-1, has been moored in the Moray Firth for several weeks.
How English football’s biggest-ever annual loss was recorded
Chelsea recorded a pre-tax loss of £355m for 2024-25 – the highest loss ever made by an English football club – according to financial figures released by Uefa. How did it happen?
Holyrood sets date for final debate on Assisted Dying Bill
MSPs will begin considering amendments to the proposed legislation on March 10, with a final vote expected to take place on March 17.
Brentford boss Keith Andrews signs new deal to 2032
Brentford head coach Keith Andrews signs a new contract with the club, running until 2032.
King takes part in air defence exercise and meets military families at barracks
Charles arrived by helicopter, wearing a suit and regimental tie and pin.
UK’s use of Israeli spyware that helps underpin a genocide
Despite its public objections to Israel’s actions, the UK is buying spyware developed and tested on Palestinians.
Spurs relegation fight toughest of my career
Tottenham interim manager Igor Tudor says trying to save the club from Premier League relegation is “probably” the toughest challenge of his career.
Bumper collection of TV-sensation Bluey episodes heading to London
An hour-long collection of episodes from the global TV phenomenon Bluey will be arriving at cinemas in London just in time for the Easter holidays, on Friday 27th March. Bluey at the Cinema: Playdates with Friends Collection is an hour-long cinema experience featuring eight episodes from across the hit TV show’s three series, all celebrating […]
Huge drop in UK health and work visas issued as illegal immigration rises
The number of work related visas issued dropped by between 30% and 50%, while illegal immigration rose by 7%
Soham killer Ian Huntley left ‘fighting for life’ after ‘metal spike’ jail attack
Huntley, 52, was left lying in a pool of blood on a wing at HMP Frankland, County Durham
How ‘Rosenior’s son’ Mamadou Sarr joined Chelsea after ’emotional’ Afcon
Senegal’s 20-year-old defender Mamadou Sarr is pushing for a first Premier League start when Chelsea face Arsenal after a rapid rise under Liam Rosenior.
British travellers to Gibraltar to have passports checked under post-Brexit deal
Schengen-style checks by Spanish officials will operate alongside those by Gibraltarian authorities at borders and airports








