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The PM's talks with the EU Council president come as she prepares to outline vision for future EU relations.

Alfie Dingley: Home Office considers medical cannabis trial

The Home Office is considering a three-month medical cannabis trial to treat Alfie Dingley.

Could Spotify really be worth $23bn?

The firm says its public share price listing could see the firm valued at $23bn (£16.7bn).

Fancy Bear: Germany investigates cyber-attack 'by Russians'

Local media reports link the malware attack to the Russian hacking group known as Fancy Bear.

Newspaper headlines: 'Hands off our borders' and 'whiteout Britain'

Theresa May accuses Brussels of trying to break up the UK as the winter weather is set to bring more disruption.

Famous faces on bank notes: A brief history

As the Darwin tenner goes out of circulation, here’s a look back at other famous faces on Bank of England notes.

First Afghan female cadet off to Sandhurst

Female officer from Afghan military training academy becomes first to go to Sandhurst in the UK.

Vietnam's tech innovation renaissance

Vietnam's tech economy is experiencing an innovation renaissance, with the return of overseas nationals injecting fresh ideas and a new energy.

Fight or freeze: What we did when faced with a gunman

Three people share their stories of being faced with an armed threat - did they run or fight?

Five things to know on school offer day

Pupils in England are receiving offers of a secondary school place.

Reality Check: Where in the world is snow getting rarer?

In the UK, there is evidence to suggest that snowfall has decreased over the past few decades. Worldwide, it's a more complicated picture.

'My husband can no longer remember my name'

How have the lives of three people with dementia changed three years on from when we first met them?

The secrets of Gary Neville’s business success

The ex-Manchester United captain and football analyst on swapping the football dressing room for the business boardroom.

Hope Hicks: Close Trump aide and White House communications chief resigns

The president's communications director says she has achieved all she wanted to in the White House.

Fight or flight - would you confront a gunman?

President Trump says he would have run into the Florida school, even unarmed. What would you do?

It's snowing - can I refuse to go to work?

What are your legal rights if the weather means you are unable to make it into work?

Lewis Blackman stabbing: Three charged with murder

Lewis Blackman was found stabbed following a party in Kensington.

Leicester explosion: Police make three manslaughter arrests

Police investigating a fatal explosion in Leicester arrest three men on suspicion of manslaughter.

UK's offer to EU nationals arriving during Brexit transition

The UK government says EU citizens arriving after Brexit day will be able to apply to stay permanently.

John Major blasts government Brexit strategy

Sir John Major talks to the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg about his call for MPs to be given a free vote on Brexit and criticism of Theresa May's negotiating strategy.

Prezzo set to close 100 restaurants in rescue attempt

The Italian restaurant chain is the latest firm to close stores as it tries to rescue the business.

KFC faces gravy shortage as distribution problems continue

After a chicken shortage led hundreds of KFC shops to close last week, the chain is now running low on gravy.

UK weather: Deer spotted in snowy street

They were filmed walking down the street in the town amid the early morning snow.

Pupils versus teachers snowball fight

The primary school head teacher who let his pupils take on teachers in a snowball fight.

HMP Peterborough jailbreak inmate scaled wall 'like Spiderman'

Gintautas Urbonas, 52, used a rope made of face towels to help his escape.

Haier smartwatch has a built-in projector at MWC 2018

China's Haier reveals a smartwatch that turns the back of the wearer's hand into a display.

Florida student 'scared' going back to school

Lyliah Skinner says she fears a shooting that killed 17 people could happen again, as classes resume.

Women TV writers ask, where are all the women TV writers?

An open letter asks why there are so few female writers working on major TV dramas.

Waist size bigger heart attack risk in women, report says

Researchers say the waist-to-hip ratio is a better heart attack predictor than general obesity.

Reality Check: What does the EU Brexit draft reveal?

The European Commission publishes its draft withdrawal agreement.

Major US retailer pulls assault-style rifles

Dick's Sporting Goods is to stop selling the kind of gun used in the Florida school attack.

Meghan Markle wants to 'hit ground running' with royal charity work

The Royal Family's newest recruit says she hopes to "hit the ground running" with charity work.

Sir John Major: Give MPs a free vote on Brexit deal

The former PM says allowing MPs to vote with their "own conscience" will help heal divisions.

Prime Minister's Questions: The key bits and the verdict

Theresa May clashed with Jeremy Corbyn over Brexit - here are the key bits of their exchanges.

M1 minibus crash accused 'felt faint and stopped' in carriageway

Eight people were killed on the M1 shortly after Ryszard Masierak stopped his lorry in the inside lane.

Universities should pay back fees for strike, says minister

Students should get money back for strike-hit lectures, says university minister.

PG Tips to switch to plastic-free teabags

The first eco-friendly pyramid teabags go on sale next week, making them fully recyclable.

Icelandic first lady's charity shop chic

Eliza Reid, wife of country's president, attends film awards gala in Red Cross charity shop jacket.

Scottish skier days double last season's total

Scotland's mountain snowsports centres have had more than double last's year's total number of skier days.

Jemma Lilley and Trudi Lenon murdered Aaron Pajich 'for pleasure'

The Briton and Australian murdered a teenager after plotting to become serial killers, a jury heard.

Theresa May rejects EU's draft option for Northern Ireland

The prime minister attacks a proposed "common regulatory area" for the island of Ireland.

Peter Wrighton murder: Ex-soldier found guilty

Alexander Palmer had a "desire to kill strangers - dog walkers seemed to be a particular bugbear".

Meghan Markle joins royals at charitable forum

Meghan Markle wants to "hit the ground running" when she joins the Royal Foundation later this year.

Sea freezes over in Isle of Wight harbour

Temperatures on the Isle of Wight dipped to -6C (21F) overnight.

Maplin collapses as rescue talks fail

The 200-store electronics retailer is unable to secure a sale of the business, its boss says.

Row over 'racist' Max Mosley by-election leaflet

Max Mosley denies any knowledge of 1961 by-election leaflet warning about "coloured immigration".

Toyota to build next generation of Auris in UK

It comes after the Japanese carmaker agreed a £240m investment in its Derbyshire plant last year.

In pictures: Snow hits the UK

Cold weather and heavy snow continue, causing disruption but also picturesque scenes

Homeless in the snow: 'I hope I wake up in the morning'

Bryan Gilchrist says he woke up on Wednesday morning covered in an inch of snow.

UK weather: Travel warnings as further heavy snow hits UK

Snow is causing disruption across the roads and public transport, as hundreds of schools close.

Toys R Us UK goes into administration

About 3,000 jobs are at risk at the UK's biggest toy retailer, but stores are still open for now.

Boris Johnson: Irish border row being exploited to stop Brexit

The foreign secretary hits out at critics as the EU publishes its draft Brexit treaty.

'Bucket list' killer Jemma Lilley gets 28 years for murder

Briton Jemma Lilley garrotted, stabbed and buried Aaron Pajich at her home in Australia.

Most UK cannabis 'super strength skunk'

High-potency cannabis now makes up 94% of the UK market, samples seized by the police suggest.

Jan Kuciak murder: Slovak PM offers €1m reward in appeal

Posing next to stacks of cash, Robert Fico asked for information about the murder of Jan Kuciak.

Cumbria earthquake: Tremor of 3.2 magnitude hits county

The tremor hit the west side of the county, causing houses to shake for a short time.

My boyfriend could have killed me

Amy, 17, talks to Newsbeat about being a victim of domestic abuse.

Five reasons Toys R Us failed

What went wrong at the out-of-town toy emporium chain?

'Bullied for the way I looked'

More than half of children aged 11 to 16 say they have been bullied about the way they look, survey finds.

BBC charity sacked six over sexual misconduct

International development charity BBC Media Action reveals six people were dismissed over 10 years.

Oxfam: What's gone wrong with the foreign aid sector?

After Oxfam's handling of a sex scandal in Haiti, the foreign aid sector faces tough questions.

Satisfaction with GP services at record low

And overall public happiness with the NHS falls to its lowest level since 2011, a survey finds.

Worker died in fall at 'lethal' Qatar World Cup stadium

Zachary Cox fell to his death while working at a stadium that will host the 2022 World Cup.

Skins: The TV show with an A-list alumni

One hit E4 show of the 2000s has produced a string of Oscar nominees and A-list stars.

Toys R Us and Maplin face collapse with 5,500 jobs at risk

The two chains are understood to have put administrators on standby after failing to secure sale deals.

N Korea 'providing materials to Syria chemical weapons factories'

Pyongyang has been sending equipment to the country, media reports say, citing a UN report.

Newspaper headlines: 'Snow storm chaos' and prospect of hard Irish border raised

Winter weather sweeps across the UK and Boris Johnson raises the prospect of a hard border in Ireland after Brexit.

Meet the woman teaching others how to fight off sex attackers

Emily Moser was beaten up in an attempted rape. Now she teaches women self-defence. She says interest in classes has risen following revelations of sexual harassment in the US.

Star Wars: The Last Jedi visual effects revealed

Click meets Ben Morris of the Oscar nominated visual effects team behind Star Wars: The Last Jedi.

The app that helps feeds kids

Marie Farmer came up with the idea during her maternity leave, and it has now led to her quitting her job.

Homeless students: Finding shelter outside the classroom

One in five students in Los Angeles face housing insecurity - so where are they living?

No 10 insists no hard border in Ireland after Johnson comments

Downing Street steps in after Boris Johnson appears to contemplate customs border checks after Brexit.

UK expresses 'deep concern' to Russia over Eastern Ghouta attacks

The Foreign Office urges Moscow to ensure the Assad regime observes a truce in Eastern Ghouta.

Vandal destroys Washington DC traffic camera

Police believe these could be the people who attacked 11 traffic cameras in one day in Washington DC.

Northern Ireland 'to be part of EU customs territory'

The proposal is part of a draft legal text to be adopted by the European Commission, RTE reports.

Trump son-in-law's security clearance downgraded

President Trump's son-in-law and aide will not now get top-secret briefings.

Monica Lewinsky: Clinton affair a gross abuse of power

Monica Lewinsky, who had an infamous affair with the president, reflects after the #MeToo movement.

Danielle Perrett: Renowned harpist jailed for abusing schoolboy

Danielle Perrett, who has performed for The Queen, indecently assaulted the teenager.

Spice Girls 'invited to the royal wedding', says Mel B

Mel B says all five Spice Girls are invited to the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in May.

UK weather: How to stay fashionable in the freeze

London College of Fashion students and staff tell us how they look cool in the cold.

Lewis Gilbert: Director of Alfie and three Bond films dies

The Oscar-nominated director made You Only Live Twice, The Spy Who Loved Me and many other films.

Evidence not being disclosed on a daily basis, lawyers say in survey

Failings may have led to wrongful convictions or miscarriages of justice, they say in a survey.

Boris Johnson's Irish border remarks lampooned

The foreign secretary is ridiculed for comparing the border to London's congestion charge zone.

Nando's confirms it uses McCain chips

The chicken chain confirms it uses frozen chips - but says they're not the ones sold in shops.

Is there a problem with unregistered schools?

Inspectors say there are more than 350 unregistered schools but they have few powers to investigate.

Driver 'hit Somali woman in anti-Muslim attack'

Paul Moore struck the Somali woman twice days after a bomb blast in London, a court hears.

UK weather: Skiing, sledging and a snow dog

Snow has caused travel chaos across parts of the country, but some are enjoying the wintry weather.

Brad Parscale: Trump names 2020 election campaign chief

The campaign says Brad Parscale, who joined the Trump Organization in 2011, is an "amazing talent".

Transgender model to be Labour's LGBT adviser

Munroe Bergdorf, who was sacked by L'Oreal over racism claims, says she's thrilled by the role.

Moon to get 4G mobile network

Vodafone and Nokia lay out plans to put a 4G mobile network on the Moon in 2019.

Reality Check: How much of the UK's trade is with the EU?

Boris Johnson and Sir Martin Donnelly use different figures for UK trade with the EU. Which is right?

Sex, money and #metoo - a Canadian political saga

After weeks of ups and downs, fallen politician Patrick Brown announced he will not run for office.

Chancellor Merkel enters 'Germans only' food bank furore

The German leader criticises a charity's decision to bar foreigners from handouts.

Village votes to keep 'Hitler bell'

The controversial bell, embossed with a swastika and Adolf Hitler's name, will be kept as a memorial.

UK weather: Snowy scenes across the UK

Bitterly cold weather and heavy snow sweep in from the east, causing disruption and delight.

Sridevi Kapoor news reports in India prompts online backlash

India's news media face backlash over graphics showing Sridevi in bathrooms to illustrate her death

UK snow: Why is my train cancelled in cold weather?

Train timetables were reduced as a cold weather front hit the UK - was it really necessary?

Huawei boss: We could top global smartphone market

Huawei says the US wants to keep the Chinese firm out of the country because it is "too strong".

Simon Thomas to son: 'I'm afraid mummy’s died'

Sky Sports anchor Simon Thomas says telling his son about his wife’s death was "horrendous".

Penny Vincenzi: Tributes paid to late author

The author of best-sellers including The Best of Times and An Absolute Scandal died on Sunday, aged 78.

Diesel ban approved for German cities to cut pollution

German cities will be able to ban older, more polluting vehicles from some areas in a landmark ruling.

UK weather: Snow covers parts of Kent

Heavy snowfall is hitting parts of the UK, causing road and rail disruption.

Melania Trump mocked for 'positive social media' speech

US First Lady Melania Trump has been mocked online for her speech about 'positive' social media habits

Handbag drones light up Milan catwalk

A parade of drones has carried jewel-encrusted handbags down a catwalk in Milan.

Three dead in Derrylin house fire

Police confirm three deaths outside Derrylin, County Fermanagh, as they continue to search the house.

Sridevi Kapoor: 'Case closed' in Bollywood star's death

Dubai police release the body of Sridevi Kapoor to her family, saying investigations are complete.

Ryanair to axe Glasgow Airport base

The airline will close its base at Glasgow Airport with more than 300 jobs expected to go as a result.

NI border compared to congestion charge

Boris Johnson suggests London's automatic car charge payments are a "very relevant comparison".

Morse code shoes send toe tapping texts at MWC 2018

A pair of smart shoes has been designed to let workers keep in touch via toe-tapped codes.

Venomous snake turns up in Australian lunchbox

An Australian woman found the reptile as she packed food for her child, a snake handler says.

UK weather: Heavy snow causes UK-wide disruption

Schools are closed, hundreds of trains are cancelled and conditions on some roads are "treacherous".

Syria conflict: Women 'sexually exploited in return for aid'

Men delivering aid for the UN and international charities are exploiting women, the BBC has learned.

Rupert Murdoch's Sky bid challenged by Comcast

US TV giant Comcast makes a bid for Sky challenging an existing offer from Murdoch’s 21st Century Fox.

Brexit: Liam Fox to warn of customs union 'sellout'

The UK must not give up "control" of its trade policy to the EU after Brexit, Liam Fox will say.

Leicester explosion: Search and rescue operation continues

The cause of the blast in Leicester, which killed five people, is not yet known.

Syria conflict: Eastern Ghouta 'humanitarian pause' begins

The daily five-hour respite, ordered by Russia, is to allow civilians to leave Eastern Ghouta.

Canadians plead guilty over A$21m cocaine bust on Sydney ship

Two Canadians admit hiding 95kg (210lb) of drugs after one of Australia's largest seizures.

Nicola Sturgeon rejects offer in Brexit devolution row

Scotland's First Minister says the offer will restrict the UK's devolved administrations.

Fred Holroyd: Ex-surgeon backs 'false mental illness' case

Ex-officer says he was forced to leave Army after raising concerns about alleged shoot-to-kill policy.

Leicester explosion: What we know

Five people have died in an explosion at a shop in Leicester.

Florida school shooting: Officer Scot Peterson defends actions

Scot Peterson was branded a coward by President Trump for not confronting a school gunman.

Post-Brexit farm payments to be used to help the environment

Farmers will receive money for "public goods", such as investment in sustainable food production.

Meningitis B family 'disgusted' over lack of action

Health Minister Steven Brine will face MP's to explain why a vaccines report has yet to be published.

Man killed himself after Southampton 'paedophile sting'

David Baker, 43, was found dead three days after being accused of trying to meet a 14-year-old.

Facebook Messenger used to fight extremism

People posting extreme far-right and Islamist views were contacted in a bid to challenge their views.

Newspaper headlines: 'Beast from the East' blows in and 'Brexit alliance'

Snow falls in parts of the UK and Jeremy Corbyn urges rebel Tories to join him in an alliance over the customs union.

How to speak like Black Panther

The official language of fictional Wakanda is isiXhosa - also spoken in parts of South Africa.

Vietnam War child finds father in America 45 years on

Toni Harrison was adopted from an orphanage in Vietnam and raised in the UK.

Unseen photos of East End London in glorious colour

The recently-discovered photo collection reveals scenes of London life in glorious colour.

Asperger syndrome:

A mum’s moving poem about her son who has Asperger syndrome.

Hurricane Harvey: Still homeless six months later

Six months after Hurricane Harvey hit Houston, thousands are still rebuilding storm-ravaged homes.

Addicted to selfies: I take 200 snaps a day

Junaid Ahmed admits he's addicted to selfies - the feeling of getting likes on his pictures is just too "amazing".

Playing Pig in Appalachia - a card game keeping a town alive

Every year, on the last Saturday in February at high noon, World Pig commences in Forbus.

How realistic are Libya's election plans?

Libyan politicians, the UN, and the EU are pushing for elections despite the country's chaos.

How bands are escaping the music industry snake pit

Technology is helping musicians, bands and artists get a bigger share of the revenues from their work.

Grand Canyon helicopter crash: Fifth Briton Eleanor Udall dies

Eleanor Udall dies after a helicopter crash in the Grand Canyon that also killed her husband.

Siberian blast: European scenes of ice and snow

From priests in a snowball fight at the Vatican City to icy scenes in Switzerland.

Far-right terror threat 'growing' in UK as four plots foiled

The UK's top counter-terrorism police officer says four extreme-right plots were foiled last year

Unregistered schools investigation: Teacher filmed ‘using force'

A BBC News investigation into unregistered schools uncovers abuse and unsafe practices.

Florida school shooting: Trump says 'I would have run in unarmed'

"I really believe I'd run in there even if I didn't have a weapon," the president told US governors.

Meet the sheep who thinks he’s a dog

Marley likes going for walks and eating dog biscuits – now he's having "sheep" training.

Team GB's record-breaking Winter Olympians return home

Team GB return home following their record medal haul of five at the 2018 Winter Olympics.

Mark Aizlewood jailed over football apprenticeship fraud

Ex-footballers Mark Aizlewood and Paul Sugrue are jailed for their part in a £5m football apprenticeship fraud.

Abuse concerns over unregistered schools

BBC filming of a suspected unregistered school in Essex appears to show a teacher striking a pupil.

Fraudulent DIY SOS builder jailed for conning customers

"Incompetent" builder James Carter told customers his firm appeared on the BBC One programme.

Tesco 'extremely sorry' for Black Panther costume mistake

The supermarket labelled a fancy dress outfit as Dark Panther.

Reality Check: Labour's Brexit position

Jeremy Corbyn sets out Labour's position on future relationship with the EU.

Could drones replace fireworks in the UK?

After spectacular shows at the Winter Olympics, could LED drones take over from traditional displays?

Girl aged 5 died after GP turned her away for being late

Ellie-May Clark collapsed at home after Newport doctor imposed "10 minute" late rule, inquest hears.

Syria conflict: Putin orders Eastern Ghouta 'humanitarian pause'

Russia's President Putin orders a daily humanitarian pause in fighting in the Eastern Ghouta enclave.

University strike: Lecturers' pension action solid, says union

Talks are due on Tuesday but bosses will not reconsider plans to press ahead with pension changes.

Music festivals pledge 50/50 gender equality

Forty-five festivals pledge to achieve 50/50 gender equality by the year 2022.

Orangeman defies Order for gay daughter's wedding

Belfast Grand Master Spencer Beattie prompts debate by walking his gay daughter down the aisle.

UK hit as global raisin supplies dry up

The cost of hot cross buns will not rise, but Christmas puddings could take a hit, experts warn.

Carillion: Ex-finance chief 'dumped last of his shares'

The former finance chief of the collapse company sold his shares at the first possible moment, MPs say.

Best pictures from the Pyeongchang 2018 Olympic Winter Games

Featuring beautiful composition and raw emotion.

Bud Luckey: Toy Story Woody's designer dies

Bud Luckey created Woody, as well as voicing Chuckles the Clown and working on Sesame Street.

The country with the highest female suicide rate

How one former beauty queen made it her mission to reduce the rate of female suicide in her country.

Can you predict a recession by looking at pregnancy rates?

Research from the US suggests a drop in conception rates could indicate a recession is on the way.

Aerial footage of Leicester explosion

Aerial footage shows the extent of the blast at a shop in Hinckley Road.

Bollywood star Sridevi Kapoor's death 'accidental drowning'

Bollywood actress Sridevi Kapoor died of accidental drowning, a Dubai forensic report says

Syria war: New UN truce plea as deaths in Eastern Ghouta mount

The UN says a ceasefire agreed on Saturday must start now, as fresh air strikes hit a rebel enclave.

Hayes triple teenage death crash driver pleads guilty

Jaynesh Chudasama killed the teenagers as they walked to a birthday party in west London.

Scotland to set 50p minimum unit price for alcohol

A minimum price per unit of alcohol will come into force in Scotland in May, with ministers recommending 50p.

Steph McGovern: BBC reporter says 'posh' presenters earn more

BBC Breakfast reporter Steph McGovern says some "posher" women "are paid a hell of a lot more".

Turkey's Erdogan in row over 'girl martyr' comment on TV

Turkey's leader sparks controversy after an exchange on TV with a sobbing girl in military uniform.

Winter Olympics stats: Norway's record haul, Germany's golden Games and more

How taco nights, a 'no jerks' rule and team spirit helped Norway win a record number of medals at the 2018 Winter Olympics.

Camden stabbings: Teenager charged with murder

The 18-year-old is due to appear before Highbury Magistrates' Court later.

Landlords who say 'no DSS' breaking equality laws

"No DSS" landlords who turn down housing benefit claimants risk breaching equality laws.

Arctic stronghold of world's seeds reaches one million mark

The frozen vault storing the world's precious seeds is about to reach the one million mark for donations.

Millennials 'set to be fattest generation'

Over 70% of them will be overweight or obese before they reach middle age, health experts say.

Boxer Westgarth dies after winning fight

British boxer Scott Westgarth dies in hospital after falling ill following a points win in Doncaster on Saturday.

Leicester explosion: Four people confirmed dead

Police believe there may be more people unaccounted for following the blast in Leicester.

Period poverty: Helping homeless and vulnerable women

The Homeless Period delivers boxes with sanitary products to centres supporting vulnerable women.

Weinstein Company to file for bankruptcy

The film studio co-founded by disgraced producer Harvey Weinstein has been unable to sell its assets.

Jacinda Ardern 'creepy' 60 Minutes interview sparks anger

An Australian reporter said he was "smitten" with the pregnant PM and quizzed her on her conception date.

News Daily: Leicester explosion and Corbyn Brexit pledge

Your morning briefing for 26 February 2018.

K2: Fears for climber Denis Urubko after expedition row

A Russo-Polish climber is believed to have struck out on his own to reach the peak of K2.

Many adults 'don't know signs of eating disorders'

The charity Beat says lack of knowledge is linked to more risk of the illness becoming life-threatening.

Corbyn to set out 'tariff-free' Brexit plan

The Labour leader is expected to back permanent membership of a customs union after Brexit.

Florida school shooting: NRA 'doesn't back any ban'

The gun lobby's comments come amid rising pressure from young Americans to tighten controls.

Sridevi: India mourns Bollywood superstar dead at 54

Her body is due to be flown to Mumbai from Dubai, where she died on Saturday aged 54.

Priciest energy charges to be capped

A law to limit the cost of standard variable rate tariffs is being introduced to Parliament.

Nigeria Boko Haram: Search stepped up for 110 kidnapped schoolgirls

Extra troops and planes are searching for 110 schoolgirls believed to have been seized by jihadists.

The blind MMA champion helping others defend themselves

When Ronald Dlamini went blind it ended his sporting career, but now he's training other blind people to protect themselves.

Miniature heart inventor: Breakthroughs take time to sell

Scientific breakthroughs take time to catch on, says the inventor of miniature hearts.

Rare photographs that changed lives

Photographs by Lewis Hine that shook up early 20th-Century labour laws among those sold at US auction.

The American who fled 'gay conversion' in Africa

A midnight taxi; an emergency flight home; a new life in New York. An ex-Muslim tells his story.

Sarahah: Anonymous app dropped from Apple and Google stores after bullying accusations

A wildly popular anonymous messaging app has been removed from the Apple and Google app stores after accusations that it has been facilitating online bullying.

Edward Colston: The slave trader dividing Bristol

Should Edward Colston's name be stripped from the streets of Bristol?

'Baby factory' mystery: Thailand's surrogacy saga reaches uneasy end

The custody case of Mitsutoki Shigeta is one of the strangest to emerge from Asia's thriving industry.

Italian election dominated by immigration debate

Fascist party Casa Pound may be small, but its anti-immigrant rhetoric is being echoed more widely.

How Simon Carter fashioned a global menswear brand

After failing to get the grades to go into medicine, Simon Carter became a fashion designer whose eponymous brand is now popular around the world.

Call to end 'taboo' of talking about death

A charity wants a "national conversation" about death, saying the topic is now taboo for many.

Turkish women sentenced to death in Iraq for IS links

An Iraqi court sentences the 15 women to hang after finding them guilty of joining the jihadists.

Paper review: Corbyn's 'Brexit betrayal' and snow 'chaos'

Many papers highlight the Labour leader's Brexit speech in which he is due to announce a shift in policy.

Leicester 'blast': Four people taken to hospital

Four people are hurt and police declare a "major incident" after reports of an explosion in Leicester.

Closing ceremony highlights: Fireworks and dancing pandas

Watch highlights of the 2018 Winter Olympic Games closing ceremony in Pyeongchang.

Samsung's new phone focuses on camera tricks

New flagship offers super slow-mo videos, less noisy low-light photos and animated selfie emojis.

Freezing temperatures to hit UK amid weather warnings

Some areas will feel colder than parts of the Arctic Circle, with up to 20cm of snow forecast.

British skier killed in French Alps cliff fall

The man died after going off-piste in the Alpe d'Huez ski resort, mountain rescue authorities say.

Coventry brothers' deaths 'a tragedy for the city'

The Dean of Coventry describes the death of two young brothers as a "gaping wound in the city".

Sridevi 'paved way for Bollywood women'

Tributes are paid to Indian superstar Sridevi Kapoor, who has died of a heart attack aged 54.

Florida shooting: school threats spike 'significantly'

Since the Florida attack, there has been a 'significant' spike in threats to US schools, say safety experts.

GB winter sport 'going in right direction'

British winter sport is "going in the right direction", says Team GB chef de mission Mike Hay as the Games in Pyeongchang close.

Police drone finds man in ditch in Lincolnshire

The driver of a car that crashed in freezing temperatures is located in a ditch by a police drone.

Drug alert as six 13-year-olds fall ill

The children are taken to Crosshouse Hospital and kept in overnight after possibly taking MDMA,

Your pictures: Underground

Each week, we publish a gallery of readers' pictures on a set theme. This week it is "underground".

Smile! Postcards from Afghanistan's furthest corner

Meet people in the most remote part of Afghanistan, and find out why they are smiling.

What books are you reading with your children?

Ahead of World Book Day, parents reveal what stories capture their children's imagination.

Syria war: Air strikes resume hours after UN approves ceasefire

Government forces bomb a rebel-held enclave near Damascus, hours after the UN called for a truce.

Helpline for troops battling 'devastating' mental health issues

Ministry of Defence funds new helpline to combat growing mental health problems among troops.

North Korea willing to hold talks with US, says South Korea

South Korea's announcement followed a meeting with a North Korean general at the end of the Winter Olympics.

Cartoonist Matt 'turning into own character'

After 30 years at the Telegraph, Matt Pritchett says he is as obsessed with emptying bins as his characters.

Freebirth data 'should be collected across UK'

A woman tells of her choice to give birth without medical help, but experts warn it is dangerous.

Emma Chambers: 'I can't believe it's not butter'

A memorable moment from the popular BBC sitcom Vicar of Dibley, with Emma Chambers as Alice Tinker, and Dawn French.

Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, urges parents to read to children

The Duchess of Cornwall says a daily reading session will lead children "on a voyage of discovery".

China proposes to let Xi Jinping extend presidency beyond 2023

The ruling Communist Party wants to scrap a two-term limit to keep Xi Jinping in office beyond 2023.

Blair 'absolute liar', says Fire and Fury author Wolff

Michael Wolff calls Tony Blair an 'absolute liar' for denying he was 'angling' for a job with Trump.

Sridevi obituary: From Bollywood actress to Indian icon

During a career spanning five decades, Sridevi captivated India as a huge box office success.

AP McCoy: Better weight advice could have extended my career

Champion jockey AP McCoy says he could have been even better with new advice on safe weight loss.

The Czech spy who met Jeremy Corbyn

Rob Cameron travels to meet Jan Sarkocy, formerly Agent Dymic, who met the Labour MP in the 1980s.

Winter Olympics: IOC votes to lift Russia ban if no further doping violations

Russia's Olympic ban will be lifted if there are no further doping violations from their athletes at Pyeongchang 2018, the IOC says.

Brexit: Labour figures urge Corbyn to back single market

More than 80 senior party figures urge their leader to remain part of the European economic area.

Wearable tech could help stroke patients with recovery

US scientists are developing wearable sensors to speed up the recovery of stroke patients.

Trump-Russia: Democrats defend Russia inquiry in memo

A Republican report identified bias in an inquiry into alleged Russian meddling in the 2016 election.

Children sold corrosive substances in Newham despite voluntary crackdown

Undercover investigation reveals children were able to buy bleach with no checks from some shops.

Barefoot doctor: ‘We did have shoes…’

How China’s Barefoot Doctors revolutionised rural healthcare.

Five ideas on teaching children about saving money from the Money Advice Service

Five ideas on teaching children about saving money from the Money Advice Service.

Turkish paper gives voice to disabled

Turkish newspaper gives voice and employment to people who have disabilities.

'How I joined the jihadis by mistake'

More than 300 people from Kosovo joined Islamist groups in Syria and Iraq - but not all of them are stereotypical jihadis.

Florida school shooting: Where do US protests go from here?

Experts say the US is living through an "unprecedented era of resistance". So what comes next?

'I was stalked by a polar bear'

The modern explorers who slept next to mortar shells, were held up at gunpoint and survived the jungle.

A white wedding during Ethiopia's Red Terror

Aynalem and Genet married each other during one of the bloodiest times in the country's history.

How Lily Newmark found bullying 'closure' in Pin Cushion film

Rising star says making her new film was traumatising but helped to put her difficult past to rest.

Washington Prado Álava: Colombia extradites top drug suspect to US

He is accused of smuggling more than 250 tonnes of cocaine over the past decade.

Hare coursing: Lincolnshire Police's fight with blood sport

Hare coursers often travel hundreds of miles to take part in illegal contests.

New mother says she 'found bandages in my body'

A new mother says she pulled blood-soaked bandages from her body, seven weeks after giving birth.

Sridevi: Bollywood superstar dies at 54 of heart attack

She was one of the few Indian actresses to see huge box office success without a male hero's support.

Boy, 13, caught driving car with toddler and mum inside

Officers told by occupants of the car that they were only on a "short journey".

Paper review: Brexit divisions and helpline for 'hero' troops

The Observer reports leaving the single market could compromise Labour's plan for "social justice".

'If You Were Me' TV stars reunited after 48 years

The early 1970s BBC television programme "If You Were Me" took children on cultural exchanges around the world.

Should cauliflower steak make a comeback?

Marks and Spencer stopped selling its "cauliflower steak" after shoppers mocked the product.

Grieving dad urges people to talk about mental health

Andrew MacLeod's daughter Kayley took her life, aged 21, after battling mental health problems.

Wearable tech aids stroke patients

US scientists develop sensors to allow doctors to follow their patients' progress away from the clinic.

Florida shooting: US airlines join other firms in dropping NRA

The school shooting in Florida has led to fresh calls for tougher gun controls in the US.

Syria war: UN Security Council approves 30-day ceasefire

The Security Council calls for aid to be sent to conflict areas, including the Eastern Ghouta area.

Six Nations: Scotland beat England

Centre Huw Jones scores two of Scotland's three tries at Murrayfield as they beat England for the first time since 2008.

Celebrating the mullet at its first festival

Fans of the mullet gather at an inaugural festival, celebrating the instantly recognisable haircut.

Vicar of Dibley actress Emma Chambers dies aged 53

Her agency confirms the Vicar of Dibley actress died on Wednesday and would be "greatly missed".

Johnny Hallyday estate: Bardot wades into France family row

The film legend urges Johnny Hallyday's widow to give some of his money to his older children.

Why the UK will be so cold next week

Temperatures are expected to plunge in Britain next week with the possibility of more snow – but why?

British seafood: On the menu after Brexit?

Could trading terms after Brexit see more Brits eating cuttlefish, spider crabs and gurnards?

Syria war: Air strikes in Eastern Ghouta 'kill 500'

On the seventh day of government bombing of a rebel enclave, the UN struggles to agree a ceasefire.

Chelmsford's homeless community voices shock at man's doorway death

Homeless people are bracing themselves for an expected drop in temperatures.

MP Ben Bradley to apologise for Corbyn tweet

Labour says Ben Bradley will apologise and make a donation to charity over what he wrote in a tweet.

Re-drawing the real-life Black Panthers

The real Black Panthers - an artist is trying to give those still imprisoned a "presence on the outside".

The BBC's John Simpson: How I became a Czech honeytrap target

The BBC's World Affairs editor says he "was getting in a bit deep" so he told the BBC, who brought in MI5.

Winter Olympics: Great Britain's women lose to Japan in bronze-medal match

Great Britain's women curlers lose 5-3 to Japan in the bronze-medal match at the Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang.

Freezing temperatures push up wholesale gas prices

A cold snap across Europe has led to a spike in wholesale energy prices over the past few weeks.

Wrexham pub offers discount to diners who lock phones away

Customers at a pub in Wrexham must agree to lock their phones in a box throughout their meal.

Two charged over Coventry brothers crash deaths

A man and woman are charged with causing the death of Corey and Casper Platt-May in Coventry.

Red Cross reveals 21 staff paid for sexual services

The humanitarian aid agency reveals 21 staff have left for sexual misconduct since 2015.

Euromillions results: UK ticket holder wins £78m

Prospects of record rollover on Tuesday are ended as two winners - the other from Spain - split prize.

Daisy Dymyd death: Fundraising page 'fake', police warn

Daisy Dymyd's family say a fundraising page purporting to raise money for her funeral is fraudulent.

ICYMI: Caves, cake and a giant clock

A few of the stories you may have missed this week.

Winter Olympics: Billy Morgan wins Great Britain's record fifth medal in Pyeongchang

Billy Morgan wins bronze in the men's snowboarding big air to secure Great Britain their highest medal tally in Winter Olympics history.

Plan International charity reveals child sex abuse cases

Plan International confirms six recent cases against children involving staff and volunteers.

Joanna Demafelis: Employer of Filipina maid found dead in freezer arrested

The employer of a Filipina maid who was found dead in a freezer is arrested in Lebanon.

Julian Assange: Ecuador says latest talks on release failed

The country's foreign minister says Ecuador will keep looking for ways to end the Wikileaks founder's case.

Why do some Chinese funerals involve strippers?

Chinese authorities are once again cracking down on the practice which have existed for years.

The 'water war' brewing over the new River Nile dam

A new dam on the river Nile could trigger the world's first war about water, writes Alastair Leithead.

Rent burden 'leads to student stress'

Students are suffering from stress and anxiety owing to the pressures of housing costs, a survey has suggested.

Mobile World Congress: Why do smartphones look so alike?

Smartphone sales are falling - could the fact they increasingly have similar designs be why?

'Why we run a boarding house for puppies'