Alexander Katiraie
Russia Moves Closer to Banning Telegram App, Saying It Foments Terrorism
News of an investigation into Pavel Durov, the app’s billionaire founder, deepened a crackdown on what remains of the free Russian internet.
Published: February 24, 2026, 2:48 pm
International Booker Prize Nominees: 13 Books to Get You Talking
Novels by Daniel Kehlmann, Olga Ravn and Gabriela Cabezón Cámara are among the 13 titles nominated for the renowned award for fiction translated into English.
Published: February 24, 2026, 2:00 pm
Mandelson’s Arrest Adds to Scandal That Has Rattled Starmer and Labour Party
The arrest of the British former envoy to Washington, long a key figure in the Labour Party, deepened a scandal that has led to calls for Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s resignation.
Published: February 24, 2026, 2:16 pm
Russell Brand Pleads Not Guilty to Further Rape and Sexual Assault Charges
The YouTuber, actor and comedian had already pleaded not guilty to five other charges of sexual assault in Britain.
Published: February 24, 2026, 10:27 am
How Bookbinders Helped the Nazis Track Holocaust Victims
Conservation experts helped the Nazi regime inspect church and civil archives to track down people they sought to persecute, a researcher concluded.
Published: February 24, 2026, 10:02 am
These Ukrainians Don’t Want to Be Traded to Russia for Peace
Four years into the war, a major sticking point in talks is control of the eastern Donetsk region. Residents could face an agonizing choice if Ukraine gives up the territory.
Published: February 24, 2026, 5:01 am
What Brontë Country Tells Us About Britain Today
West Yorkshire, where the original “Wuthering Heights” was written, offers a window into the forces that are disrupting British politics.
Published: February 24, 2026, 5:01 am
Russia Remade Its Economy for War, but It’s Come at a Huge Cost
About half of the country’s federal budget goes toward the fight in Ukraine, money that does little to support its long-term development.
Published: February 24, 2026, 4:19 pm
Who Is Peter Mandelson, the UK Ex-Ambassador Fired Over His Epstein Ties?
The former British ambassador to the United States was arrested on Monday, months after being fired over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein, the convicted sex offender.
Published: February 23, 2026, 8:19 pm
Peter Mandelson, Ex-Ambassador to the U.S., Is Released After U.K. Arrest Amid Epstein Accusations
Peter Mandelson was arrested on Monday on suspicion of “misconduct in public office” following revelations about his dealings with Jeffrey Epstein, the sex offender.
Published: February 24, 2026, 4:21 am
BAFTAs Guest With Tourettes Shouts Racial Slur During Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo’s Appearance
A racist slur, shouted involuntarily while Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo were presenting an award, raised questions about how the show’s host and the BBC responded.
Published: February 23, 2026, 6:54 pm
The European Union Hits Pause on Its U.S. Trade Deal
The E.U. isn’t throwing out the deal it agreed with the United States before President Trump’s tariffs were overruled, but European officials want more clarity first.
Published: February 24, 2026, 11:38 am
France Summons U.S. Ambassador Over Comments on Activist’s Killing
Charles Kushner, President Trump’s envoy to Paris, was called in after the State Department cited “violent radical leftism” in the beating death of Quentin Deranque, 23.
Published: February 24, 2026, 2:11 am
Prince William and Kate Made a Pointed Appearance at BAFTA
After Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s arrest, the Prince and Princess of Wales made a pointed BAFTA appearance.
Published: February 23, 2026, 3:41 pm
U.K., Australia and Others Worse Off Under Trump’s New Tariffs
Many important U.S. trading partners are facing higher duties after President Trump, reacting to a Supreme Court setback, set the rate on a new set of global tariffs at 15 percent.
Published: February 24, 2026, 2:52 am
EU Support for Ukraine Stumbles as Hungary Looks to Delay Aid
Hungary said that it would block both the latest sanctions package on Russia and a financial aid package to Kyiv worth about $106 billion.
Published: February 23, 2026, 7:08 pm
BAFTAs 2026: The Best and Worst Moments
Alan Cumming forced fishy British snacks onto movie stars. Paddington Bear presented an award. And a racist slur and swearing.
Published: February 23, 2026, 7:15 pm
For Iran’s Rulers, Refusing U.S. Demands Is a Risk Worth Taking
The government in Tehran sees capitulating to Washington’s demands on uranium enrichment and ballistic missiles as riskier to its survival than going to war, analysts say.
Published: February 23, 2026, 2:20 pm
The Ukrainian Bureaucrat Working to Squeeze Russia’s War Machine
Vladyslav Vlasiuk has spent the past four years pressing Western allies to squeeze the Russian economy through more sanctions. He hopes that 2026 will be the tipping point.
Published: February 23, 2026, 10:02 am
Tour Montparnasse Is One of Paris’s Uglier Landmarks. It’s Getting a Makeover.
The Tour Montparnasse is one of Paris’s least-loved landmarks. After half a century, it’s finally being remodeled.
Published: February 23, 2026, 10:56 am
Footy star goes viral for one of the worst blunders Aussie sport has seen in years - then his coach quits just minutes later
The team boss admitted he 'lost my s**t' at the side after the mind-boggling mistake played a role in him falling on his sword straight after the match.
Published: February 24, 2026, 1:07 pm
New Zealand gives green light to remove Andrew from line of succession
It comes as British ministers are understood to be considering legislation to remove Andrew from the line of succession once a police investigation has concluded.
Published: February 24, 2026, 8:16 am
New Zealand Prime Minister joins Australian leader and says he too will back any plan to remove Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from line of succession
It comes as British ministers are understood to be considering legislation to remove Andrew from the line of succession once a police investigation has concluded.
Published: February 24, 2026, 8:09 am
Revealed: The heartbreaking reason footy star has announced shock split from his club
NSW prop Mitchell Barnett has confirmed he will leave the NZ Warriors at the end of the 2026 season.
Published: February 24, 2026, 4:58 am
BBC period drama hailed as 'a treasure trove of talent and emotion' by stunned fans who gush 'this is one of the very best wartime series'
Available to watch on BBC iPlayer, this wartime period drama has captivated audiences, who shared their thoughts on the programme while writing online.
Published: February 23, 2026, 10:24 am
Pictured: Trio killed in three-car crash in Northern Ireland that also saw three rushed to hospital
Three people, including a young mother and father, have died following a horrific three-car crash in Northern Ireland that saw three more victims rushed to hospital for emergency treatment.
Published: February 23, 2026, 2:44 am