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PM swerves questions on whether he spoke to Mandelson over Epstein friendship
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch repeatedly asks if the prime minister spoke to Peter Mandelson about his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein before picking him to be a UK ambassador.

Angela Rayner's explosive speech reignites leadership speculation
The ex-deputy PM did not name Keir Starmer in her attack on Labour's direction and policies - but she did not have to.

MSP rules out reintroducing assisted dying bill after election
Liam McArthur said it was time to pass the baton to someone else after five years of work on the now-rejected bill.

Senegal government alleges corruption after Morocco awarded Africa Cup of Nations following appeal
The Senegalese government calls for an "independent international investigation" at the Confederation of African Football after it stripped Senegal of the Africa Cup of Nations title.

UK temperature reaches 19.5C in warmest day of year so far
Bude in Cornwall has reached 19.5C, making it the warmest day of the year so far.

Ukraine faces missile shortage due to Middle East war, says Zelensky
In an exclusive interview with the BBC, the Ukrainian president says Putin wants a "long war" between the US and Iran.

Demolition begins on building facade after Glasgow fire
The facade on Gordon Street is being taken down as Glasgow Central Station partly reopens its high level platforms.

Adoption system leaves too many parents isolated, government admits after BBC investigation
The children and families minister for England apologises to families who have received "support from services that isn't good enough".

Iranian footballers return home after dropping Australian asylum bids
They had initially sought sanctuary after declining to sing Iran's anthem, prompting fears for their safety.

People don't need to buy a vaccine, health secretary says
Vaccines are being offered to 5,000 students at the University of Kent, where there is a outbreak, from Wednesday.

Woman describes her symptoms before being rushed to hospital
Speaking from her hospital bed, the 21-year-old woman said her symptoms included a headache, hot and cold sweats, achey bones and vomiting.

What are the symptoms of meningitis and how is it spread?
Two people have died following an "unpredecented" outbreak of meningitis in Kent.

Was response to outbreak too slow?
Questions are being asked about whether the NHS and authorities should have raised the alarm sooner.

Higgs boson breakthrough was UK triumph, but British physics faces 'catastrophic' cuts
Britain is preparing to cancel its contribution to one of the Large Hadron Collider's next major upgrades.

Woman who learned to walk again after 130ft fall meets 'incredible' rescuers
Leah Matthews has been reunited with the teams who saved her from a gorge in Waterfall Country.

Why the B-52s are trading their Love Shack for Downton Abbey
The new wave pranksters plan a final visit to the UK, with detours to their favourite TV show sets.

'It's not a waste of time' - young people defend the humble gap year
Gwen and Mia are among thousands of young people each year who opt to take a gap year before university

Mean Girls actress says being cast as Regina George is 'monumental'
Vivian Panka is the first black actress to play the character full-time in in the UK production of Mean Girls.

Why was the Africa Cup of Nations title removed from Senegal and given to Morocco?
Our Ask Me Anything team look at why the 2025 Afcon final result has been overturned - and what it means.

I've applied for 500 jobs in two months since graduating
Charlotte Briggs has applied for hundreds of jobs and cannot find work, despite achieving a 2:1 degree.

Israel strikes and destroys building in heart of Beirut
There are no known casualties so far from the strike near downtown, as Israel said it targeted a building affiliated with Hezbollah.

Total repression and air strikes bring unrelenting dread for Iranians
Tehran residents tell the BBC they're caught between US-Israeli bombing and an Iranian regime trying to reassert its power.

Death of Ali Larijani deepens crisis at heart of Iran's leadership
Larijani has long been seen as one of the Islamic Republic's most experienced and influential policy makers.

Trump says Nato making 'foolish mistake' over Iran
The US president expresses frustration that US allies are not helping secure the Strait of Hormuz.

Average age of first time buyer climbs to 34
A new report looks at how conditions have changed for first time buyers since the 1990s.

King greets Nigerian president for first UK state visit in 37 years
President Tinubu was also met by the Prince and Princess of Wales at a luxury spa hotel in Windsor.

Ad for AI editing app which said it could 'remove anything' banned
The UK regulator said the ad condoned "digitally altering and exposing women's bodies without their consent."

US judge orders Trump administration to reopen Voice of America
Some 85% of VOA staff were laid off by Trump who accused the international broadcaster of bias.

Ex-MP Crispin Blunt charged with drugs offences
The former MP for Reigate is charged after police searches of his home in Horley, Surrey in 2023.

Two teenagers missing after car enters river
Police divers are searching for a male and a female who are unaccounted for.

Dune releases new trailer as it gears up for box office battle with Avengers
The final part of the sci-fi trilogy is set to be one of the biggest blockbusters of the year.

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