Elon Musk denies ‘hostile takeover’ of government in surprise White House appearance
The world’s richest man took questions for the first time since he was appointed to lead a sweeping government cost-cutting effort. Read More
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Call for parents to be able to use loyalty card points to buy baby milk
Parents should be able to use vouchers, the regulator says, but restrictions on discounts should remain. Read More
Can Europe conjure a united front on Ukraine’s future?
Europe’s hastily convened security summit in Paris is proof of leaders’ anxiety about their role in defending Ukraine, the BBC’s Katya Adler writes. Read More
Netanyahu praises Trump’s ‘bold vision’ for Gaza at Rubio meeting
US-Israeli talks follow President Trump’s proposal – widely condemned internationally – to take over Gaza and move the Palestinians out. Read More
Five takeaways from the Munich Security Conference
The Munich conference exposed tensions between the US and Europe over Nato and Ukraine – the BBC’s Frank Gardner explains why this was a watershed in relations. Read More
Ukraine not invited to US-Russia peace talks, source tells BBC
A Ukrainian government source told the BBC Kyiv would not be present at the proposed peace talks. Read More
Second DR Congo city falls to Rwanda-backed rebels
Some people cheered as the fighters entered the city without resistance, two days after taking the airport. Read More
South Korean actress Kim Sae-ron, 24, found dead
Kim began her career as a child actor and was seen as one of the country’s most promising actresses. Read More
US government tries to rehire nuclear staff it fired days ago
It is having problems contacting people who were fired in Trump’s blitz to shrink the federal workforce. Read More
Who’s who in German elections and why this vote is important
German voters go to the polls on 23 February in a pivotal vote focused on immigration and the economy. Read More