February 2025
Zelensky and Trump argue in the Oval Office
Donald Trump has clashed with Volodymyr Zelensky in a shouting match at the White House during a press conference on Friday.
President Trump told Zelensky he was not thankful enough for US military and political support, and that he was "gambling with World War Three".
Reported by BBC News - 28/02/25
Tate brothers flee to US
British-American personalities Andrew and Tristan Tate have arrived in the US after Romanian prosecutors lifted a two-year travel ban.
The brothers are facing trial in Romania on various charges including human trafficking.
Reported by BBC News - 27/02/25
US measles outbreak kills child for first time in a decade
An outbreak of measles in Texas has killed one person so far.The victim was an unvaccinated child.
It marks the first death from measles in the US in nearly a decade.
Reported by BBC News - 26/02/25
Romanian presidential candidate arrested
Far-right candidate Calin Georgescu, who won the first round of last year's presidential elections in Romania, has been detained by police and is facing criminal proceedings on a series of charges.
Reported by BBC News - 26/02/25
Germany's CDU party wins election
Germany's CDU party, lead by Friedrich Merz, has won the election that took place today, receiving 28.6% of the votes.
AfD came 2nd with 20.8% and SPD came 3rd with 16.4%. Mr Merz will now lead the government, but will need to enter into a coalition with at least 1 other party to form a majority.
Reported by BBC News - 23/02/25
£1.1bn in cryptocurrency stolen
Cryptocurrency firm Bybit said hackers stole $1.5bn (£1.1bn) worth of digital currency in what could be the biggest crypto theft in history.
Reported by BBC News - 22/02/25
Stabbing in Mulhouse
One person has died and two police officers have been injured after a knife attack in the French city of Mulhouse.
The suspect, a 37-year-old Algeria man, was arrested at the scene.
Reported by BBC News - 22/02/25
Man disguised as lawyer kills gang leader in court
Stabbing in Berlin
A man has been stabbed at the Holocaust Memorial in Berlin.
A 19-year-old Syrian man suspected of stabbing the Spanish tourist has be arrested.
Reported by BBC News - 21/02/25
Trump and Zelensky exchange insults
President Trump has spent the day commenting on Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky, calling him a "dictator" multiple times.
The comments came after Zelensky said the US president was "living in a disinformation space" governed by Moscow.
Reported by BBC News - 19/02/25
Thames Water secures £3bn loan
Thames Water has won a High Court battle to secure a £3bn rescue loan, where the company had been at risk of running out of money by the end of March 2025 otherwise.
Reported by BBC News - 18/02/25
Plane crashes on runway in Toronto
A plane has crashed and overturned while landing in Toronto.
The Delta Air Lines flight from Minneapolis skidded along the runway with flames visible and it came to a halt upside down as firefighters came to the rescue. All 80 people on board have survived.
Reported by BBC News - 17/02/25
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c20g02djlv7o
Islamist attack in Austria
A stabbing in Austria that killed a 14-year-old boy and wounded five others was an Islamist attack, Austrian officials have said.
The attack took place on Saturday in Villach.
Reported by BBC News - 16/02/25
Woman shot dead at Kent pub
A woman has been shot dead in an attack at the Three Horseshoes pub in Knockholt, Kent, just after 19:00 GMT on Friday.
Police later found a vehicle that contained a gun on the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge, but the hunt for the shooter continues.
Reported by BBC News - 16/02/25
Car attack in Munich
Around 30 people have been injured after a car was driven into a crowd in Munich.
The driver was a 24-year-old Afghan asylum seeker.
Reported by BBC News - 13/02/25
Met officers who fail vetting may keep jobs
The High Court has ruled that the Met Police may not be allowed to dismiss officers by removing their vetting clearance, a plan that Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley hoped to use to assist in the removal of corrupt police officers.
Reported by BBC News - 11/02/25
Health minister sacked over messages
Health minister Andrew Gwynne has been sacked after a newspaper revealed he sent a string of offensive and abusive WhatsApp messages.
The MP for Gorton and Denton was also suspended from the Labour Party.
Reported by BBC News - 09/02/25
Bank of England cuts interest rate
The Bank of England has halved its growth forecast for this year as it cut interest rates to the lowest level for more than 18 months.
The economy is now expected to grow by 0.75% in 2025, the Bank said, down from its previous estimate of 1.5%.The new forecast came as the Bank cut interest rates to 4.5% from 4.75%.
Reported by BBC News - 06/02/25
Grenfell Tower to be dismantled
Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner told a meeting on Wednesday that the remains of the Grenfell Tower, where a fire killed 72 people in 2017, is to be dismantled to ground level.
Reported by BBC News - 05/02/25
Argentina to leave WHO
The Argentinian government led by Javier Milei has announced that it plans to pull out of the World Health Organisation (WHO).
Reported by BBC News - 05/02/25
Trump repeats opinions on Gaza
US President Donald Trump has reasserted his opinion that displaced Palestinians should be relocated to neighbouring countries instead of returning to Gaza.
During a visit from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, President Trump also announced that he plans for the US to takeover Gaza.
Reported by BBC News - 05/02/25
Mass shooting in Sweden
Millions face council tax rise of more than 5%
Households in England are facing council tax rises above the normal limit, after the government allowed six areas to bypass a 5% cap on increases.
Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner has confirmed that Bradford Council will be allowed an increase of 10%, while Newham and Windsor and Maidenhead will both be allowed a 9% rise - Birmingham, Somerset and Trafford can increase their bills by 7.5%.
Reported by BBC News - 04/02/25
Rebels declare ceasefire in DR Congo
The alliance of rebel groups in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo have declared a humanitarian ceasefire starting on Tuesday.
In a statement, the group cited "humanitarian reasons" for the ceasefire.
Reported by BBC News - 04/02/25
US imposes tariffs on Canada, China and Mexico
Update:
Tariffs on Canada and Mexico have been postponed for a month following phone calls between the countries leaders and President Trump. The taxes on China have kicked in this morning, with Beijing announcing retaliatory measures.
Reported by BBC News - 04/02/25
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c8d90v1m6qvt
Original article:
US President Donald Trump has imposed tariffs of 25% on Canadian and Mexican imports as well as an additional 10% tax on Chinese imports. Canadian energy faces a lower 10% tariff.
Canada has responded with 25% levy on the US.
Reported by BBC News - 01/02/25
Santorini hit by multiple earthquakes
Santorini residents have been urged to calm but stay alert by Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis after the island was hit by a number of earthquakes over the weekend.
More than 200 earthquakes were recorded across Greek islands in the past 48 hours.Tremors of up to 4.9 in magnitude were recorded north-east of the island on Monday, while recent days have seen quakes of 4.3 and 3.9 magnitude.
Reported by BBC News - 03/01/25