Benfica midfielder denies racially abusing Vinicius after Real Madrid match halted
The Champions League match between Real Madrid and Benfica was halted for 10 minutes, with both sets of players leaving the pitch.
View Full Story18-Feb-2026 - Source: BBC News
UEFA investigating alleged racist abuse directed at Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior
UEFA has appointed an ethics and disciplinary inspector after allegations a racist slur was directed at Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior during last night's Champions League match against Benfica.
View Full Story18-Feb-2026 - Source: Sky News
Social media suspended in Gabon for 'spreading of false information'
The media regulator said the ban would be in place "until further notice".
View Full Story18-Feb-2026 - Source: BBC News
Drones flown into North Korea by civilians are harming relations, says South Korea
Drones being flown into North Korea by civilians are harming inter-Korean relations, a South Korean minister has said.
View Full Story18-Feb-2026 - Source: Sky News
Indian university faces backlash for claiming Chinese robodog as own at AI summit
A professor claimed that a robotic dog made by Chinese firm Unitree had been made by the university.
View Full Story18-Feb-2026 - Source: BBC News
US says 'meaningful progress' made as Ukraine talks enter second day
The US special envoy struck an optimistic note after the first day of talks in Geneva, but hopes for a breakthrough remain low.
View Full Story18-Feb-2026 - Source: BBC News
Philippine VP Sara Duterte announces presidential run in 2028
The daughter of former President Rodrigo Duterte has feuded spectacularly with the incumbent, Bongbong Marcos.
View Full Story18-Feb-2026 - Source: BBC News
Witkoff says 'meaningful progress' made as Ukraine talks enter second day
The US special envoy struck an optimistic note after the first day of talks in Geneva, but hopes for a breakthrough remain low.
View Full Story18-Feb-2026 - Source: BBC News
Suspect in Rhode Island ice hockey shooting killed ex-wife and son
Robert Dorgan - who also went by the name Roberta Esposito - was found dead inside the Pawtucket arena.
View Full Story18-Feb-2026 - Source: BBC News
I would scream in my sleep: Women from Syria's Alawite minority tell of kidnap and rape
The BBC hears harrowing accounts of assaults appearing to target the sect of former President Assad.
View Full Story18-Feb-2026 - Source: BBC News
Under pressure from Trump, Venezuela's new president has aces up her sleeve
Delcy Rodriguez knows its in America's interests for her to be a success
View Full Story18-Feb-2026 - Source: BBC News
Climber on trial for leaving girlfriend to die on Austria's highest mountain
Kerstin G's boyfriend is accused of leaving her unprotected and exhausted close to the summit during a blizzard.
View Full Story18-Feb-2026 - Source: BBC News
Gold fever hits South Africa after lucky find in cattle pen
"This is the only hustle we know," miners tell the BBC as they try their luck at the site in Springs.
View Full Story18-Feb-2026 - Source: BBC News
Food prices are surging in Russia. Is the war hitting Russians in the pocket?
Russia's economy is hanging between stagnation and decline, and ordinary Russians are beginning to feel the pinch.
View Full Story18-Feb-2026 - Source: BBC News
Historic trade deals put India on global stage - but challenges remain
India has signed a string of trade deals recently, but export growth will require deeper reforms, say experts.
View Full Story18-Feb-2026 - Source: BBC News
Real Madrid game against Benfica halted over alleged racial slur
Real Madrid's Champions League game against Benfica was stopped for several minutes after a racist slur was allegedly directed at Brazilian forward Vinicius Junior by an opposition player.
View Full Story17-Feb-2026 - Source: Sky News
Six athletes to compete under Russian flag at Paralympics
Six Russian and four Belarusian athletes will compete under their nations' flags at the upcoming Winter Paralympics.
View Full Story17-Feb-2026 - Source: BBC News
Shein under EU investigation over childlike sex dolls
Europe is examining whether the fast fashion giant breached the Digital Services Act.
View Full Story17-Feb-2026 - Source: BBC News
No DNA matches on glove found in Nancy Guthrie case, police say
It's been two weeks since the 84 year old's disappearance and authorities say there have not been any arrests
View Full Story17-Feb-2026 - Source: BBC News
UK police force assessing Stansted Airport private flights over Epstein ties
Essex Police says it is assessing information in relation to private flights into and out of the airport.
View Full Story17-Feb-2026 - Source: BBC News
