Foreign secretary concerned ministers not told of Mandelson vetting fears sooner
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is facing calls to resign over the scandal and will address MPs on Monday.
Why Starmer still can't move on from the Mandelson mess
The decision to send Peter Mandelson to Washington has become a scandal that just won't go away for Labour.
Australia's most-decorated soldier vows to 'fight' war crime charges
Ben Roberts-Smith has given his first statement since he was charged with five counts of the war crime of murder last week.
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Police treating arson attack as antisemitic hate crime
It comes as a man attempts to ignite a plastic bag containing containing fluid in north-west London.
New charity to remember Queen Elizabeth 100 years since her birth
The Royal Family will be remembering the late monarch at events on Tuesday - on what would have been her birthday.
Chernobyl's last wedding: The couple who married as a nuclear disaster unfolded
Serhiy and Iryna married 40 years ago, unaware a nuclear reactor had exploded less than 3 miles away.
Should you really trust health advice from an AI chatbot?
Abi has had very mixed results when asking a chatbot for guidance about her health issues.
Harry and Meghan's trip felt like a royal tour - except many Aussies weren't interested
The Sussexes' four-day tour of Australia appears to have fallen flat with some.
'Croatia, but cheaper': The quirky holiday spots on trend for 2026
Montenegro and Albania are among the places rising in popularity for Britons seeking a holiday away from tourist traps.
The South Korean authors rising above a tide of hate to become bestsellers
A quiet revolution is unfolding as women writers carve out space in the wake of an anti-feminist backlash.
French peacekeeper killed in southern Lebanon
President Macron blames the attack on Hezbollah. The Iran-backed armed group denies "any connection" to the incident.
BBC reports from Lebanese border town as residents try to return home
BBC Arabic's correspondent Carine Torbey reports from the border town of Khiam, as the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in southern Lebanon goes into its second day.
Mortgage rates show signs of falling after war peak
Major lenders make rate reductions as markets take some heart from a possible truce in the Iran war.
'We're not teaching them to order baguettes' - languages enjoy a renaissance in schools
After a long decline, the number of pupils taking language GCSEs in Wales rises for two years.
At least six killed in Kyiv as gunman opens fire and takes hostages
The attacker, who took hostages inside a supermarket, was killed after a shoot-out with police, officials say.
Newspaper headlines: 'Starmer accused of Mandelson cover up' and 'Time for Strait talking'
Criticism of Downing Street's handling of Lord Peter Mandeslon's vetting scandal remains prominent on Sunday's front pages.
Britain's youngest F1 driver on his debut season so far - and learning to skateboard
The youngest ever British F1 driver is looks forward to a lifelong dream of racing at Silverstone.
'The weapons were loud, but there was always music': Sudanese band play on through the war
One of Sudan's most popular bands, Aswat Almadina, recall being in the studio when the war broke out three years ago.
Rude names, railways and a mass trespass - how the Peak District became a tourist attraction
It became the UK's first national park 75 years ago, but has been attracting visitors for longer.
Titanic life jacket sells for £670,000 at auction
It is the only life jacket from the Titanic to be sold at auction in 114 years.
Sinatra fan Jimmy does it his way to keep promise to late wife
Jimmy Moir went to L.A. to see where his idol made his music - and ended up with a few surprises.
Boy donates lockdown locks to children's charity
Noah braves the scissors and gets a short do after growing out his hair for six years.
People assume I can't speak Welsh because I'm not white
Seren Jones says some Welsh speakers have switched to English when talking to her.
'My sister loved to party and turned her life around' - the nun on the way to sainthood
Thousands attend a retreat in Derry named after Sister Clare, 10 years after her death in an earthquake in Ecuador.
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Mandelson Failed Security Vetting...The Prime Minister Speaks Out
Keir Starmer says it's 'staggering' he wasn’t told Mandelson failed security vetting.
Puss in Boots, voiced by Antonio Banderas, is on an exciting quest
Puss teams up with a fellow thieving feline and Humpty Dumpty to go on an exciting quest.
Protests and another costly loss - pressure mounts on Rosenior's Chelsea
Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior admits his side face a "mountain to climb" as their campaign unravels at a crucial juncture following defeat by Manchester United.
Wild celebrations to verge of tears - time running out for Spurs
Scenes of celebration turned to bitter disappointment as Tottenham's hopes of avoiding relegation from the Premier League were dealt a devastating blow against Brighton.
Miettinen dies in seven-car crash during Nurburgring race featuring Verstappen
Racing driver Juha Miettinen dies following a seven-car crash during the qualifiers for a race in Germany.
How Hampton's heroics bailed out Lionesses in win against Iceland
Goalkeeper Hannah Hampton says she just "did my job" in pulling off three crucial late saves as England held on to beat Iceland 1-0.
Champion Zhao defeats Highfield after Virgo tributes
China's reigning world champion Zhao Xintong defeats England's Liam Highfield on an emotional opening day of the tournament at the Crucible.
Carrick silences doubters as Man Utd close on Champions League
Manchester United beat Chelsea to move closer to a Champions League return and silence the growing Michael Carrick doubters.
Grand National winner Noble Yeats dies
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Cash shortages grip Yemen despite currency stabilisation
Cash-strapped Yemenis face rising frustration as exchange firms limit currency conversion amid ongoing liquidity crisis.
Bulgarians head to polls for eighth time in five years
Bulgaria votes to elect a new parliament after mass protests brought down the previous government in December.
Why Britain’s far-right celebrates a saint revered in Palestine
Hundreds of far-right “Britain First” supporters marched in the streets of Manchester to celebrate Saint George.
LeBron, Lakers shock Rockets with Game 1 win in NBA playoffs
Despite missing leading scorers Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, the LA Lakers and LeBron James defeat Houston in opener.
Real Sociedad upset Atletico Madrid to win fourth Copa del Rey title
Real win the final of Spain's premier annual knockout football competition with a dramatic penalty shootout in Seville.
North Korea launches ballistic missiles towards sea off its east coast
Multiple ballistic missiles fired from eastern Sinpo area in seventh such test this year.
Iran war live: Tehran says no date set for US talks, Hormuz Strait closed
IRGC says the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the US stops blockading Iranian ports.
Trinidad and Tobago police uncover 56 bodies, mostly children, at cemetery
Police suspect the grim discovery in the city of Cumuto may be a case of 'unlawful disposal of unclaimed corpses'.
Iran reasserts control of Hormuz Strait as Trump warns against ‘blackmail’
Top negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf says US naval blockade of Iran's ports is 'a clumsy and ignorant decision'.
Manchester United beat Chelsea as Cunha strike boosts Champions League hope
Manchester United strengthen grip on third spot in Premier League with 1-0 win that leaves Chelsea relying on favours.
Iran military orders Indian ship to abort Strait of Hormuz passage
Video shows the moment Iran’s military ordered an Indian ship to abort its passage of the Strait of Hormuz.
Mexico, Spain and Brazil call for Cuba’s sovereignty to be protected
The three countries pledge more aid to Cuba and say Cubans must decide their own future amid a US pressure campaign.
Israel says established a ‘yellow line’ in Lebanon, as it has in Gaza
It is the first time Israel has referred to such a 'yellow line' in Lebanon, after using a similar measure in Gaza.
Will Keir Starmer resign?
UK PM says he was unaware Mandelson failed security clearance.
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Mexico arrests suspected Hungarian drug trafficker amid crime crackdown
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Sudanese refugees trapped between borders and bureaucracy in Morocco
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Ukraine police shoot dead gunman who killed six in Kyiv, took hostages
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Trump joined by Joe Rogan as he signs order to speed up psychedelic review
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‘No regrets’: Venezuela’s Machado defends giving Nobel medal to Trump
Maria Corina Machado gave Trump her Nobel Peace Prize after the US leader captured Nicolas Maduro.
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Brazilian president has described the five permanent members of the UN Security Council as “Lords of War".
French soldier serving with UNIFIL killed in Lebanon attack
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As fentanyl crisis evolves, experts say US is still ‘behind the eight ball’
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UNICEF ‘outraged’ after Israeli forces kill water truck drivers in Gaza
UN Children's Fund calls on Israeli authorities to investigate and 'ensure full accountability'.
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Chinese courts step up crackdown on cyber crimes
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CPC Central Committee, State Council congratulate Chinese Winter Olympics delegation
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