UN alarmed by Cuba's crisis

The UN human rights chief says he is extremely concerned by the worsening situation in Cuba caused by oil shortages.The US has threatened countries with tariffs if they sell oil to the communist-run island.

Germany's chancellor has acknowledged a deep rift between Europe and the United States, in the opening speech at the Munich security conference. We speak to our reporter in Munich.

Our reporter joins from the Canadian Rockies town of Tumbler Ridge, where eight people were killed in two shootings - at a school and at a home - this week.

We discuss the main talking points so far at the Winter Olympics in Italy.

The new adaptation of Wuthering Heights starring Jacob Elordi and Margot Robbie, will be packing out cinemas this weekend,.and it is part of a wider trend. We explain why many are so in love with historical romance.

Presenter: James Reynolds

(Photo: A person rides an electric motorcycle in Havana, Cuba, 09 February 2026. Credit: Ernesto Mastrascusa/EPA)