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The Bangladesh Nationalist Party has claimed a majority in the parliamentary election held after Sheikh Hasina's overthrow, with early counts showing about 185 of 300 seats and the US embassy congratulating the party.

A 63-year-old man in Midlothian lost the ability to read and was diagnosed the next day with a haemorrhagic stroke; he is recovering and has joined a British Heart Foundation‑funded trial testing antiplatelet drugs.

The Jubilee Clock on Weymouth Esplanade is lit in blue and white until Monday, February 16 to recognise RSPCA Taylors Rehoming Centre; the display is part of Weymouth Town Council's 2026 Light Up Scheme.

Bijou Phillips is hospitalized in Los Angeles and on dialysis following complications from a prior kidney transplant; more than 1,000 people submitted donor information after her social media plea but doctors have not yet found a match.

Chester Zoo has become the first zoo in the UK to be officially recognised as an internationally important botanic garden by Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI), and the charity cares for hundreds of plant species including five National Plant Collections.

A Nature Health piece compiles research and news about how religion and faith-based organisations influence health and recovery, citing academic reviews, disaster-relief studies and community responses such as a church sheltering families.

Home-Start Wessex has opened a charity shop and family support hub at unit 11, Saxon Square in Christchurch; the space includes a retail area and a reading corner, will host activities like storytime, and will be open six days a week.

A University College London study of nearly 5,000 people found that higher self-reported academic pressure at age 15 was associated with increased rates of depression and self-harm into the early 20s, with measurable percentage rises tied to one-point increases in reported pressure.

Sussan Ley became Liberal leader in May 2025 promising to modernise and consult; after 276 days she lost the leadership amid internal disagreement over policy and party direction.

Ubisoft and Digital Eclipse are releasing Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition digitally on PS5 on 13 February, presented as a definitive edition of the 1995 platform game. The package includes multiple versions of the original game, 120 additional levels drawn from fan and classic collections, a reimagined soundtrack, and archival materials.

The government has proposed 13 new designated bathing sites, including a stretch of the River Thames at Ham and Kingston that could become London's first river bathing site; designation brings regular water quality testing and public information on safety.

Protesters gathered to oppose North Yorkshire Council's plan to permanently close the historic Whitby cliff lift; the lift has been out of service since 2022 with repair costs estimated at £5.5m.

American actor James Van Der Beek has died at 48 after a battle with bowel cancer, his family said, and they described his passing as peaceful; he was best known for starring in Dawson's Creek.

Police said they attended the Tumbler Ridge suspect's home multiple times for mental health concerns and that firearms seized about two years ago were later returned; investigators say the probe is in its early stage.

Michelle Yeoh accepted the Honorary Golden Bear at the 76th Berlin Film Festival, wiping away tears as she spoke of gratitude and her career. Filmmaker Sean Baker presented her and their short film Sandiwara is due to premiere in Berlin on Friday.

President Cyril Ramaphosa said the government will fund geological mapping and exploration to develop South Africa's critical mineral reserves, and he described mining as a 'sunrise industry' to support jobs and growth.

Heather McComb posted a throwback photo and a written tribute following James Van Der Beek's death; a GoFundMe set up for his wife and six children has raised more than $1.5 million.

The Virginia Supreme Court ruled that a U.S. Marine and his wife will remain the child's legal parents, saying a state law that finalises adoptions after six months bars challenges; three justices dissented, calling the process flawed.

Authorities say an 18-year-old gunman opened fire at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School, killing eight people and injuring at least 25 others.

The American Cancer Society estimates more than 150,000 new colorectal cancer cases in the U.S. in 2026, and rates are increasing among adults under 50.

The EPA under President Trump has repealed the 2009 endangerment finding that allowed limits on greenhouse-gas emissions; the agency says the change will save money, while environmental groups and some state officials have announced plans to challenge the rollback in court.

A study in Science finds that genetic testing can identify chestnut trees likely to resist blight and grow tall, which can shorten breeding cycles and help efforts to restore the American chestnut.

A study published in Science reports that fish biomass in the Yangtze more than doubled and species diversity rose about 13% after a 2021 fishing ban.

Two newborns were discovered in a freezer at a property in Aillevillers-et-Lyaumont, France, and a woman in her 50s has been arrested, prosecutors said.

The RCMP said officers had visited the suspect’s family home over mental health concerns in recent years; five students and a teacher were killed and at least 25 people were injured, and the investigation into the weapons and motive is ongoing.

A UK prostate cancer surgeon says public discussion by well-known figures has increased PSA testing and notes the disease causes more than 56,000 new cases a year in the country and affects about one in eight men during their lifetime.

A 12‑week clinical trial found an 8‑hour daily eating window was associated with about a 40% drop in Crohn's disease activity and a halving of abdominal discomfort in adults with overweight or obesity; researchers say larger studies are needed.

Prince William donated £5,000 to support Sam Stables, a Herefordshire sheep farmer who began a 142‑mile walk on Feb 9 during Mind Your Head Week to raise funds and awareness for farming mental health; the fundraiser had raised over £21,000 by Feb 12.

Penrith Mountain Rescue Team received a grant from Penrith Town Council and used it to buy satellite communications equipment and a portable defibrillator.

Police say the 18-year-old suspect in the Tumbler Ridge shooting had multiple police visits related to mental health, and was found dead at the scene after the attack; authorities report two firearms were located and the provenance of the weapons is unclear.