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Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of ex-Libyan leader, reportedly killed

Tue, 03/02/2026 - 19:47
The 53-year-old, who was once widely seen as the second most powerful person in Libya, was killed on Tuesday according to Libyan media.

Two men killed as aircraft crashes on to farmland

Tue, 03/02/2026 - 18:53
A team from the Air Accidents Investigation Branch is at the scene of the crash in Littleborough.

LIV get world ranking points amid 'changing landscape'

Tue, 03/02/2026 - 18:52
The top 10 finishers at an event will be awarded points because the Official World Golf Rankings "recognises a number of areas where LIV does not meet the eligibility standards".

US says it shot down Iranian drone flying towards aircraft carrier

Tue, 03/02/2026 - 18:45
A US military spokesman says the drone was shot down while approaching an American vessel in the Arabian Sea.

US says it shot down Iranian drone flying towards aircraft carrier

Tue, 03/02/2026 - 18:45
A US military spokesman says the drone was shot down while approaching an American vessel in the Arabian Sea.

Apology to mum of boy who died after falling in river

Tue, 03/02/2026 - 18:32
Xielo Maruziva fell into the River Soar, in the Aylestone area of Leicester, on 18 February 2024.

Gazans returning through Rafah crossing describe checks by Palestinian militia

Tue, 03/02/2026 - 18:31
One Palestinian woman said members of the Israel-linked militia searched them and their belongings at an Israeli checkpoint inside Gaza.

Gazans returning through Rafah crossing describe checks by Palestinian militia

Tue, 03/02/2026 - 18:31
One Palestinian woman said members of the Israel-linked militia searched them and their belongings at an Israeli checkpoint inside Gaza.

University begins High Court challenge against £585k free speech fine

Tue, 03/02/2026 - 18:20
The University of Sussex says the watchdog overstepped its legal powers in imposing the fine last year.

University begins High Court challenge against £585k free speech fine

Tue, 03/02/2026 - 18:20
The University of Sussex says the watchdog overstepped its legal powers in imposing the fine last year.

Jill Biden's ex-husband charged with murdering his wife

Tue, 03/02/2026 - 18:10
The former first lady was married to William Stevenson for five years in the 1970s.

England sweep Sri Lanka series in low-scoring thriller

Tue, 03/02/2026 - 17:57
England successfully defend a target of 129 to win by 12 runs against Sri Lanka in an enthralling contest, completing a 3-0 T20 series sweep.

Trump lawyers call BBC's Panorama defence 'untenable'

Tue, 03/02/2026 - 17:48
The US president's legal team file new court papers in the ongoing case over a Panorama documentary.

Statue of world champion boxer stolen from park

Tue, 03/02/2026 - 17:44
The artwork depicting Teddy Baldock was taken from a park in Poplar on Sunday.

Has the January transfer window always felt flat?

Tue, 03/02/2026 - 17:21
With just seven Premier League deals done on transfer deadline day, has the winter transfer window become a damp squib?

BBC joins Colombian commandos fighting 'never-ending battle' against drug gangs

Tue, 03/02/2026 - 17:12
As the US and Colombian presidents meet, Orla Guerin joins a police unit tasked with finding and destroying jungle cocaine labs.

Watch: BBC joins Colombian commandos fighting 'never-ending battle' against drug gangs

Tue, 03/02/2026 - 17:12
As the US and Colombian presidents meet, Orla Guerin joins a police unit tasked with finding and destroying jungle cocaine labs.

BBC on the front line with Colombia's war on drugs

Tue, 03/02/2026 - 17:08
BBC Senior international correspondent Orla Guerin joined a special operation over Colombia's cocaine heartland, tasked with destroying crude cocaine labs hidden deep in the jungle.

Iran's president says it is ready to negotiate with the US

Tue, 03/02/2026 - 17:05
Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran would pursue "fair and equitable" talks, as the US builds up forces in the region.

'Niggly' Mann aims to get under England's skin

Tue, 03/02/2026 - 17:00
Wales flanker Alex Mann says he likes to try and get under the skin of the opposition as he prepares to face England in Saturday's Six Nations opener.

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