'Fear is everywhere': BBC reports from Mexican city turned into war zone by drug cartel feud
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 17:00:49 GMT
Culiacán in northern Mexico has seen a surge in violence as rival factions of the Sinaloa cartel battle for control.
Watch: BBC on streets of Mexican city gripped by deadly cartel violence
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 22:35:14 GMT
BBC international correspondent Quentin Sommerville travelled to Culiacán in northern Sinaloa state following an explosion in violence.
Racism and 'poor' staff relationships factors in maternity care failings, report finds
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 00:02:14 GMT
The interim report has identified problems "at every stage" of the maternity journey in England.
There's a solution for e-bike parking chaos - but its not problem-free
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 00:05:11 GMT
Introducing dedicated parking bays has not completely solved the issue.
Shot in school uniform: BBC reveals police order led to Gen Z protest killings
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 00:02:48 GMT
New evidence reveals what happened when 19 people were shot dead in Kathmandu last September.
Met apologises to Commons Speaker for sharing Mandelson tip-off
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 20:30:46 GMT
Sir Lindsay Hoyle tells MPs he was acting "in good faith as is my duty and responsibility" as he felt information was "relevant".
John Lewis pulls out of housebuilding business
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 17:14:49 GMT
The retailer began expanding into housebuilding in 2020 but it is scrapping those plans to focus on retail instead.
Man accused of driving wife to suicide claims she lied about abuse, jury told
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 17:24:07 GMT
Christopher Trybus, 43, is charged with manslaughter, coercive control and two counts of rape.
US and Iran to hold talks as pressure for nuclear deal builds
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 00:09:47 GMT
The indirect negotiations are seen as a last-ditch effort to prevent a conflict, but the chances of a nuclear agreement are unclear.
UK government denies Chagos Islands deal is paused, after minister said it was
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 16:38:25 GMT
It come after a minister said the UK is discussing "concerns" with the US, after President Trump criticised the deal.
