Monday, 23 February 2026

Four years into its full-scale war in Ukraine, Russia is feeling the effects

Steve Rosenberg reports on the economic consequences of Russia's war, and how people are coping.

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More than 5,000 flights cancelled as US east coast digs out of record snow

A major snowstorm walloped the US north-east, causing disruptions for millions and thousands of flight cancellations.

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French minister moves to block US envoy Kushner from government access

The minister says Charles Kushner, father of Trump's son-in-law Jared, had failed to explain US comments about violence in France.

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Trump threatens countries that 'play games' with existing trade deals

The threat comes after the Supreme Court ruled on Friday that Trump had exceeded his authority in enacting a sweeping global programme of tariffs.

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Sunday, 22 February 2026

Who was El Mencho, Mexico's most wanted man?

The BBC's Will Grant examines the power wielded by the Jalisco drug cartel chief, who died after a clash with security forces assisted by US intelligence.

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How budget fast fashion is taking small-town India by storm

More Indians in small towns are now shopping for affordable brands instead of unlabelled goods in the bazaars.

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Are you cut out for living and working in Antarctica?

Jobs are available on the icy continent for chefs, plumbers, carpenters and even hairdressers.

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