Senior official ousted over Mandelson security row to face MPs
Former Former Office chief Sir Olly Robbins is expected to be grilled by the Foreign Affairs Committee on Tuesday.
Chris Mason: Mandelson saga is a messy palaver - and the questions continue to swirl
Sir Keir and the top official at the Foreign Office at the time are expected to face questions from MPs next week.
Mortgage rates show signs of falling after Iran war peak
Major lenders make rate reductions as markets take some heart from a possible truce in the Iran war.
'I'm the lucky one' - more than one in three young men now live with their parents
Last year, the highest proportion of men aged 20-34 were still living at home since at least 2007 as the rising cost of living takes hold.
A man wrongfully served 17 years for rape. Now another man has been convicted
Malkinson had his rape conviction quashed in 2023 after fresh DNA analysis linked a new suspect to the offence.
Pregnancy vaccine reduces baby hospital admissions for RSV by 80%
A study confirms the vaccine gives excellent protection for babies against life-threatening chest infections.
The Coachella campers taking their tents to the next extravagant level
Campers are being judged for over-the-top tent set ups at this year's festival in California.
My weekly juggling act - being a teacher to other children and a mum to my own
Many teachers say they struggle to balance the pressures of their job with the demands of being a parent.
Banana and herring, anyone? The home cooks reviving forgotten British dishes
Carrageen pudding and Bedfordshire clangers might no longer be household staples, but some home chefs are bringing them back.
Orbán's era was over in a flash and Hungary's next PM is a man in a hurry
Péter Magyar and his Tisza party are wasting no time preparing for the transfer of power after their dramatic landslide victory.
How Coventry earned Premier League return after 25 years
After a quarter of a century out of the Premier League, groundshares and administration, Frank Lampard has led Coventry City back to the top flight.
What people in power think the impact of the Iran war will be
I have been chatting with some of the world's most powerful people about the conflict and the economy. Here's what they said.
A moment of risk and opportunity: How two ceasefires could boost US-Iran talks
Some kind of diplomatic progress is now under way, but is it enough to prevent a return to war?
UK and France to lead defensive mission in Strait of Hormuz
Sir Keir Starmer has said further details of the plan will come after a meeting in London next week.
Oil prices plunge as Iran says Strait of Hormuz 'open' during ceasefire
Brent crude sinks by a tenth after Iran says the key waterway is open for commercial ships for the rest of the ceasefire.
Swinney predicts SNP majority at Holyrood election
The first minister has told BBC News that his party will return at least 65 seats at next month's vote.
Starmer faces 'judgement day' and 'Breakthrough in the Strait'
Pressure is building on Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer as Lord Mandelson's vetting dominates Saturday's papers.
Irish fugitive and alleged crime boss Daniel Kinahan arrested in Dubai
Kinahan, in his 40s, was arrested in Dubai on foot of an arrest warrant issued by the Irish courts.
Japan comes up with new word for days hotter than 40C after blistering summer
The term - kokushobi - translates to "cruelly hot", "brutally hot" or "severely hot", and comes after Japan's hottest summer on record.
My partner died a hero saving our daughter's life
Chris Tuczemskyi says his daughter Autumn is still alive because of her late mother's heroics.
British man pleads guilty to conspiring to steal $8m in virtual currency
The Scottish 24-year-old admits defrauding at least a dozen companies and their employees across the US.
Fears over rogue parking by sunrise-chasers at national park after overnight ban
Authorities in Eryri want to crackdown on anti-social behaviour, but there are concerns people would park on local roads.
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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Have the Democrats found a new strategy to scare Trump?
Why an oyster fisherman with a controversial past is splitting the Democrats
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.
How Coventry earned Premier League return after 25 years
After a quarter of a century out of the Premier League, groundshares and administration, Frank Lampard has led Coventry City back to the top flight.
Fitzpatrick's wild birdie and superb 63 puts him in Heritage lead
Former US Open champion Matt Fitzpatrick has a one-shot lead over Viktor Hovland at the RBC Heritage in South Carolina.
Bournemouth close to appointing Rose
Bournemouth are close to appointing Marco Rose as Andoni Iraola's replacement as head coach.
From FA ban to double Euros winners - Lionesses reach 500 games
BBC Sport takes a look at 11 defining moments in the history of England women before their milestone 500th official fixture on Saturday.
O'Sullivan chasing eighth Crucible title aged 50
In 2001, Ronnie O'Sullivan won his first World Snooker Championship. Now, a quarter of a century later, the Rocket is aiming for a record-breaking eighth title.
'Mums thank me for changing the narrative': How motherhood in rugby has evolved
Lark Atkin-Davies and Abbie Ward - two of four pregnant England Women's Rugby World Cup winners - discuss how motherhood in rugby is changing.
Russell 'would understand' if Verstappen leaves F1
George Russell says Formula 1 "would not want to lose" Max Verstappen - but would "understand" if the four-time world champion decided to leave the sport.
Israeli police destroy children’s footballs at Al-Aqsa mosque
Israeli police confiscated and destroyed footballs that were being played with by children around Al-Aqsa mosque.
Trump says US will ‘start dropping bombs again’ if no Iran deal is reached
US President Donald Trump says the US will “have to start dropping bombs again” if no US-Iran deal is reached.
Iran war: What is happening on day 50 of the US-Iran conflict?
Iran reopens the Strait of Hormuz with conditions and threatens closure if the US blockade of Iranian ports continues.
Curry, Warriors knocked out of NBA play-in tournament by Suns
Stephen Curry struggled with just 17 points as the 2026 NBA champions season was ended by the Phoenix Suns in play-in.
Al-Noor centre: A lifeline for blind children in Gaza
Al-Noor is a UNRWA centre in Gaza providing education and support for visually impaired children.
New Jersey announces $150 transit tickets to reach the World Cup
Transit fares from New York to MetLife Stadium in New Jersey for World Cup matches will rise to $150.
Lebanese man removes Israeli flag from castle in southern Lebanon
A Lebanese man who returned to southern Lebanon removes the Israeli flag from Beaufort Castle (Qalaat al-Shaqif).
Trump thanks Gulf states for their ‘tremendous’ support
‘This will be a great and brilliant day for the world’ Donald Trump said as Iran fully opens the Strait of Hormuz.
UN aid chief warns of possible ‘full-scale famine’ in South Sudan
UN aid chief Tom Fletcher says that South Sudan is at risk of slipping into 'full-scale famine and collapse’.
Iran war live: Tehran says US blockade of ports must end as strait opens
Tens of thousands of people forcibly displaced by Israeli attacks on Lebanon use first day of ceasefire to return home.
Pressure mounts on Peru’s election authorities amid presidential race delay
The vote count continues to determine who will join conservative Keiko Fujimori in Peru's presidential run-off in June.
US judge blocks Justice Department bid to seize voter data in Rhode Island
Ruling is latest loss for Trump administration, which has sought access to state voter data ahead of the US midterms.
Trump seeks ‘resolution’ of his $10bn lawsuit against IRS, spurring concern
Critics warn that Trump could arrange his own settlement by negotiating with a US Justice Department under his control.
Iran rejects Trump claim on deal to surrender nuclear material stockpiles
Iran has rejected suggestions by Donald Trump that it has agreed to hand over its stockpile of enriched uranium.
Lebanon president says country is no longer a pawn amid Israel ceasefire
President Joseph Aoun promised to work to preserve Lebanon's sovereignty and freedom.
Starmer rejects calls to quit as pressure mounts over Mandelson vetting
Top Foreign Office official takes fall for fiasco and resigns; Starmer promises to deliver 'relevant facts' on Monday.
Will the ceasefire in Lebanon hold?
Lebanon and Israel are holding first direct talks in decades.
Displaced family reunited with grandfather in Lebanon’s Tyre
A grandfather was reunited with his son and grandchildren in Tyre, southern Lebanon.
World Cup 2026: FIFA chief Infantino defends pricing and tickets in US
Gianni Infantino responds to criticism for pricing of 2026 edition highlighting 'very special' US market as factor.
Why Marie-Louise Eta’s appointment should be the norm, not the exception
As the German coach makes history, experts believe her appointment should not be an exception in men’s football.
UN warns South Sudan at risk of ‘full-scale famine’ as fighting intensifies
UN aid chief Tom Fletcher says hunger is tightening its grip amid rising humanitarian needs and intensifying fighting.
US Congress extends controversial surveillance power under FISA for 10 days
The measure has long been criticised for allowing US intelligence agencies to collect citizen data without a warrant.
World reacts to Strait of Hormuz reopening amid US-Iran conflict
Politicians and industry welcome reopening of the vital waterway after throttling of traffic caused oil prices to spike.
US confirms transit fare spike to $150 for World Cup fans in New Jersey
Fares confirmed at nearly 12-time hike to get from Manhattan’s Penn Station to the Metlife Stadium in East Rutherford.
Scholar Rumeysa Ozturk returns to Turkiye following Trump deportation push
Ozturk says she made the decision to avoid 'losing more time to the state-imposed violence and hostility' under Trump.
China schedules next moonshot this year: developer
China's 2026 defense budget set at 1.94 trillion yuan: spokesperson
NPC deputy suggests optimizing vacations, breaks to stimulate domestic consumption
NPC deputy suggests better informing patients of fertility risks before treatment
Chinese courts step up crackdown on cyber crimes
From Pegasus to Blades of the Guardians, film IPs fuel Xinjiang's tourism boom, NPC deputy tells GT
CPC Central Committee, State Council congratulate Chinese Winter Olympics delegation
No case of Nipah virus disease detected in China so far: China's disease control authorities
S. Korea's ex-president Yoon sentenced to 5 years in prison over obstruction of justice
Russia-China ties crucial for global stability: Putin at annual conference
China, Russia conduct strategic alignment on issues related to Japan
Civic groups in Taiwan protest Lai's arms push, oppose being dragged toward battlefield
Kuliang bond forges 'hometown affection' across the Pacific
Chinese premier arrives in Johannesburg for 1st G20 summit in Africa
Chinese scientists document first evidence of tool use in giant pandas
Multiple regions roll out autumn breaks for primary, secondary schools, stimulating local tourism
GT on the spot: UN officials praise bird conservation efforts at Poyang Lake in Jiangxi
China's cosmic ray observatory uncovers mystery of cosmic 'knee'