Police review misconduct claims after files suggest Mandelson sent government information to Epstein

The peer is accused of passing sensitive information to the convicted sex offender while he was business secretary.

Sarah Ferguson's charity to close days after new Epstein revelations

Sarah's Trust announced it was shutting "for the foreseeable future" after "some months" of discussion.

Serial killer Steve Wright admits murder of teenager Victoria Hall in 1999

Steve Wright is already serving a whole life jail sentence for the murders of five women in 2006.

The 17 most memorable moments from the Grammy Awards

The best and worst moments of the 68th Grammy Awards, which were held in Los Angeles.

Crown Princess's son arrested for alleged assault before rape trial in Norway

Marius Borg Høiby, who goes on trial on Tuesday, has been remanded in custody for four weeks after new allegations.

Families with children battling cancer to have travel costs covered

The government sets aside £10 million a year to help families and young people under 24 access cancer treatment.

Clintons agree to testify on Epstein as vote looms to hold them in contempt of Congress

The couple bows to the House Oversight Committee's demands after arguing for months that its subpoenas were invalid.

Captain guilty of North Sea tanker crash death

Vladimir Motin is convicted of gross negligence manslaughter after a crew member died in the crash.

Door is open to customs union talks with UK, EU says

Valdis Dombrovskis says the EU is willing to engage with Britain amid mounting global uncertainty.

Federal officers in Minneapolis to get body cameras 'effective immediately'

The decision follows bipartisan push for more accountablility after two US citizens were shot and killed by federal immigration officers in Minnesota.

After months of acrimony, Colombia's Petro is about to meet Trump

Despite some recent cordiality, the Colombian and Americans leaders have long traded barbs and accusations.

'You can't cut costs with animal welfare': The British zoos fighting for survival

BBC research finds 40% of accredited zoos and aquariums raised financial concerns since 2022.

Mandelson revelations raise further questions about Starmer's judgement

Historical revelations about Lord Mandelson would have been unlikely to have risked political damage to the prime minister directly.

Sarah Ferguson emailed Epstein while he was in prison for child sex offence, documents suggest

The former duchess contacted the disgraced financier for business advice weeks before his release, disclosed documents appear to show.

Andrew under pressure to give evidence on Epstein

There are calls for the former prince to testify on what he knew about Jeffrey Epstein's activities - but emails show multiple requests by US authorities in the past.

At a glance: Mandelson-Epstein emails

Emails sent while Lord Mandelson was serving in government raise further questions about his ties with Jeffrey Epstein.

Final moments of Steve Wright's first victim - and the 26-year wait for justice

The mystery of the teenager's murderer is finally solved by serial killer Wright's admission.

Jack Thorne on 'remarkably tender' Lord of the Flies

Award winners Jack Thorne and Marc Munden on their adaptation of William Golding's Lord of the Flies.

'Mandelson reported to police' and 'Bots moan about humans'

Police probe Mandelson's alleged government leaks to Epstein and AI bots "moan about humans" leads Tuesday's papers.

AI 'slop' is transforming social media - and a backlash is brewing

Social media has been flooded with fake, AI-generated images and videos. But will the majority of users actually care?

BBC reports from Oslo court ahead of rape trial of Crown Princess's son

Norway's royal family has been embroiled in recent scandals, including Crown Princess Mette-Marit links with Epstein.

What is Moltbook - the 'social media network for AI'?

The Reddit-like website which launched in late January allows AI bots to speak to each other.

What is going on with Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia?

Cristiano Ronaldo's future at Al-Nassr is plunged into doubt after he is left out of their squad for Monday's Saudi Pro League game against Al-Riyadh.

Terminally ill bride's final months marred by pension stress

Caoimhe was diagnosed with a brain tumour in 2025 after an optician spotted bleeding behind her eye.

Warning for sellers amid rollercoaster gold and silver prices

Experts say there are things to consider before selling off your gold or silver.

Resident doctors vote in favour of more strike action

Members of the British Medical Association have backed more walkouts in the dispute over pay and jobs in England.

Fifa president Infantino apologises for jokes about British fans

Fifa president Gianni Infantino apologises for controversial comments he made about British football supporters which were criticised by fan groups.

MP arrested over more alleged sexual offences

Dan Norris says he "vigorously" denies the allegations, which include rape and sexual assault.

Drivers can compare fuel prices at different petrol stations - how does it work?

Pump price changes will have to be shared in a government database within 30 minutes.

January rainfall in parts of UK breaks more than century-long record

Anyone thinking it had been a particularly drab and wet January, that has been confirmed by the Met Office's latest monthly figures, as Chris Fawkes explains.

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New Pictures Appear to Show Andrew in Epstein Files

More Lord Mandelson and Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor allegations over Epstein connections.

Can Trump really save the midterms for the Republicans?

The president kicks off the Republican election campaign in Iowa

'Strong and smart' - have Liverpool signed 'next Van Dijk' in Jacquet?

Jeremy Jacquet will join Liverpool for £60m from Rennes in the summer - but why are the Reds signing him?

Just seven signings - the Premier League's quiet deadline day

A low-key transfer deadline day ended with the fewest Premier League deals completed in a winter window. BBC Sport looks at the spending that was done, and examines why there was so little activity.

Who is in the relegation fight - and what is needed for survival?

Could West Ham, Burnley or Wolves defy the odds and secure Premier League survival?

Two club-record signings - but are Palace papering over the cracks?

Crystal Palace end a horrendous January with a rollercoaster day - but are they just papering over the cracks?

Talbi rocket seals decisive Sunderland win over Burnley

Watch highlights as Sunderland earn a decisive victory over struggling Burnley, capped by an incredible long-range goal from Chemsdine Talbi.

Palace sign Strand Larsen in deal worth up to £48m but McNeil loan off

Crystal Palace sign striker Jorgen Strand Larsen from Wolves in a club-record deal worth up to £48m.

Rangers buy striker Naderi from Hansa Rostock

German striker Ryan Naderi joins Rangers from Hansa Rostock, becoming the Ibrox club's fourth winter signing.