Tourette's sufferer John Davidson, who inspired a BAFTA-winning film, on Monday said he was "deeply mortified" after shouting a racial slur at the London awards ceremony, which he said was caused by an "involuntary tic".
It was the day before Orthodox Easter in 2022, and Valeria and Yuriy Glodan were preparing to celebrate with their three-month-old daughter Kira in the coastal Ukrainian city of Odesa when their world fell apart in seconds.
Mexico has deployed 10,000 troops to quell clashes sparked by the killing of the country's most-wanted drug lord that have claimed dozens of lives, officials said Monday.
- Vonn says Olympic injury could have led to amputation
- UK police arrest ex-envoy Peter Mandelson in Epstein case
Politics
US President Donald Trump is either a "traitor" or an "exceptional" leader in his dealings with Russia, Nobel Peace Prize laureate Lech Walesa told AFP on Monday.
February 23, 2026
RECENT NEWS
Shimron Hetmyer blasted 85 off 34 balls as the West Indies piled up 254-6 against Zimbabwe in the T20 World Cup Super Eights in Mumbai on Monday, the second highest total in the history of the tournament.
February 23, 2026
RECENT NEWS
Prime Minister Mark Carney heads to Asia this week seeking to broaden international trade, part of his plan to reduce Canadian reliance on the United States, which he says has left the country vulnerable.
February 23, 2026
South Africa on Monday said it accepted a conservative envoy highly critical of Pretoria as the new US ambassador to the country, amid frayed relations with President Donald Trump.
February 23, 2026
The leading candidate to become Iraq's next prime minister, former premier Nouri al-Maliki, told AFP on Monday that he will not withdraw his nomination after pressure from the US, while also seeking to allay Washington's concerns.
February 23, 2026
Sports
UEFA on Monday suspended midfielder Gialuca Prestianni from Benfica's Champions League play-off second leg against Real Madrid this week after he was accused of racially abusing Vinicius Junior.
February 23, 2026
RECENT NEWS
A new Dutch government took power on Monday, with 38-year-old centrist Rob Jetten sworn in as the country's youngest-ever prime minister and the first openly gay one.
Italian power giant Enel said Monday it was boosting investment in renewables, with planned spending of 20 billion euros ($23.6 billion) by 2028 focused on Europe and the United States.
The BBC apologised Monday for not editing out a racial slur during the BAFTA awards, saying it was an "involuntary" verbal tic by a Tourette's sufferer who inspired a winning film.
Kristen Bell returns to host Hollywood's premier acting awards next month for the third time with a single goal: to entertain everyone equally.
February 23, 2026
Politics
Iran warned the United States on Monday that any attack would be met "ferociously" in response to President Donald Trump's threat of limited strikes, while students staged new protests against the Islamic republic.
February 23, 2026
RECENT NEWS
Venezuela's Foreign Minister Yvan Gil Pinto on Monday demanded the immediate release of Nicolas Maduro, who was ousted as president in a January 3 raid by the United States.
Two-time Tour de France winner Jonas Vingegaard announced on Monday that he will begin his 2026 season next month at the Paris-Nice stage race.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Monday backed calls to remove Andrew from the royal line of succession amid investigations into the disgraced former prince's ties with Jeffrey Epstein.
Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022, unleashing the deadliest war in Europe since World War II.
February 23, 2026
- Police investigating racist abuse of Premier League quartet
- Fiji to start Nations Championship at 'home' to Wales in Cardiff
- EU lawmakers to put US trade deal on hold after Supreme Court ruling
- Rubio to attend Caribbean summit as US presses Venezuela, Cuba
- 'Ugly' England aim to spin their way to T20 World Cup semi-finals
- Nigeria paid Boko Haram ransom for kidnapped pupils: intel sources
- Tudor says Tottenham can still beat the drop despite Arsenal loss
- Violence sweeps Mexico after most-wanted drug cartel leader killed