Senior official ousted over Mandelson security row to face MPs
Former Foreign Office chief Sir Olly Robbins is expected to be grilled by the Foreign Affairs Committee on Tuesday.
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.
What people in power think the impact of the Iran war will be
Faisal Islam talks to some of the world's most powerful people about the conflict and the economy.
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.
Counter-terror police investigate another London arson attack
It comes as a man attempts to ignite a plastic bag containing containing fluid in north-west London.
Coachella campers are turning tents fancy - and not all Brits are happy
Campers are being judged for over-the-top tent set ups at this year's festival in California.
What life is like when you have an unfortunate surname
For years, Andy Mycock didn't know others found his surname funny. Now, he's the one making the jokes.
The home cooks reviving forgotten British dishes you've probably never heard of
Carrageen pudding and Bedfordshire clangers might no longer be household staples, but some home chefs are bringing them back.
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.
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.
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.
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.
French film star Nathalie Baye dies aged 77, media report
President Emmanuel Macron said France had "loved, dreamed and grown up" with the stalwart of French cinema.
Starmer accused of 'skulking' and shunning Sarwar in Scotland
It is the first time the prime minister has been north of the border since the Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar called for him to step down in February.
Pope says 'tyrants' speech was not aimed at Trump
The pontiff says his remarks have been misinterpreted after a spat with the US president.
Madonna joins Sabrina Carpenter to surprise Coachella
The Queen of Pop makes a guest appearance during the Espresso singer's headline set.
All construction of Trump's White House ballroom can resume, appeals court says
Construction is expected to continue at the White House until the next hearing which is due to take place in June.
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.
Howe's biggest Newcastle challenge yet? Can he survive?
Newcastle are languishing in 14th place in the Premier League following defeat by Bournemouth. Will manager Eddie Howe turn it around?
Will Keir Starmer resign?
UK PM says he was unaware Mandelson failed security clearance.
Mazzucato on the Iran war’s economic shock: Who pays the price?
Redi Tlhabi speaks to economist Mariana Mazzucato on the Iran war's economic fallout and who’s really paying the price.
Mexico arrests suspected Hungarian drug trafficker amid crime crackdown
Fugitive Janos Balla, 48, was arrested in Quintana Roo as President Claudia Sheinbaum seeks to increase cartel arrests.
Sudanese refugees trapped between borders and bureaucracy in Morocco
A growing number of Sudanese refugees are arriving into Morocco after fleeing war, but find themselves stuck.
Ukraine police shoot dead gunman who killed six in Kyiv, took hostages
The attacker has been identified as a "58-year-old Moscow man", but no motive has been established.
Trump joined by Joe Rogan as he signs order to speed up psychedelic review
Order calls on federal government to relax restrictions on psychedelics, including ibogaine, for potential treatments.
‘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.
LIVE: Chelsea vs Manchester United – Premier League
Follow the live build-up, with full team news coverage, ahead of our text commentary stream of the crunch EPL clash.
“Lords of war.” Brazil’s president condemns UN Security Council
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
The deadly incident comes just days after Israel and Lebanon announced a 10-day ceasefire.
As fentanyl crisis evolves, experts say US is still ‘behind the eight ball’
The Trump administration's militarised approach and cuts to health programmes threaten progress against fentanyl.
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'.
Trump claims on Iranian concessions trigger questions, rejections in Tehran
The political drama culminates with the IRGC announcing that the Strait of Hormuz is once again restricted.
Slavery reparations are just, but who exactly owes whom?
Some African elites benefited from slave trade and colonisation. This must be taken into account in reparation debates.
Iran’s supreme leader warns of ‘new bitter defeats’ for US and Israel
Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei warned the navy was ready to inflict ‘new bitter defeats’ on the US and Israel.
Iran’s deputy FM says no date for more US talks until ‘framework’ agreed
Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister said talks with the US cannot happen until the two sides agree on a shared ‘framework'.
Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again over US blockade of its ports
Two Indian ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz have come under fire.
Gunfire reported by vessel in Strait of Hormuz
A maritime agency reported that a tanker was fired on by gunboats in the Strait of Hormuz.
Displaced Lebanese return as Israeli shelling violates ceasefire in south
Al Jazeera correspondents on the ground report that Israeli bulldozers are also continuing home demolitions.
Turkiye woos investors amid Iran war fallout in Gulf economies
Turkish officials are promoting Istanbul as a regional financial hub amid the war's fallout on the Gulf economies.
US blockade of Iran needs to end before the Strait of Hormuz is fully reope
Michael Shoebridge says US may be forced to end blockade of Iran to see the full reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
Hormuz: Spin in the Strait
The blockade saga in Hormuz and the tactics of war versus tactics of propaganda.
Ambulance crew in south Lebanon describes Israel’s ‘triple-tap’ attack
Ambulance workers in Lebanon recall Israeli ‘triple-tap’ targeted strikes which killed four paramedics and wounded six.
As oil prices plunge below $91 after weeks, a new Hormuz crisis emerges
Brent crude falls over 9 percent after Iran said it will reopen waterway, only to shut it again over US blockade.
Death penalty law proves the EU must treat Israel as an apartheid state
Pernando Barrena says Israel’s death penalty for Palestinians adds to the case that Europe should cut ties with it.
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'