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No 10 had 'dismissive attitude' to Mandelson vetting, says sacked Foreign Office chief
Sir Olly Robbins has defended his decision to approve the peer's security clearance for the role.

I was left with an £8,000 vet bill when my insurer cancelled my pet policy
Thousands of people have got in touch with BBC Your Voice over concerns about rising pet insurance costs and poor cover.

Why police are seeking to arrest billionaire K-pop mogul behind BTS
Bang Si-hyuk, who created the supergroup, denies defrauding investors before his $7.3bn company went public.

Bird flu vaccine trial against potential pandemic strain begins
The jab targets the H5N1 flu strain which has caused devastating infections in bird populations worldwide, but has yet to spread between humans.

How Leicester went from Premier League champions to League One in a decade
Ten years ago, Leicester were days away from winning the Premier League. Next season, they will play in League One. How?

Ideal conditions to see peak of Lyrid meteor shower in UK
The Lyrid meteor shower is the oldest recorded and Wednesday brings near perfect weather conditions to see them as they peak. Simon King explains.

Meta to track workers' clicks and keystrokes to train AI
The firm will take data from the way employees work for its artificial intelligence models.

World's biggest condom maker to raise prices due to Iran war
Malaysia-based Karex produces more than five billion condoms a year and supplies global brands like Durex and Trojan.

Virginia approves redistricting, giving Democrats edge in midterms
The new maps in Virginia could make it easier for Democrats to take control of the US House of Representatives in November.

O'Sullivan starts well as Murphy squeezes through
Ronnie O'Sullivan begins his quest for a record-breaking eighth World Championship title with a dominant opening session against He Guoqiang.

Mass trial for 486 alleged gang members begins in El Salvador
Footage released by the attorney general's office shows large groups of men in prison attending the trial via video link.

Foo Fighters interview: 'We're a different band without Taylor Hawkins'
The band talk about life without their drummer, their "angry" new album, and their backstage Lego habit.

Henry Zeffman: Robbins's revelations are a dangerous moment for Starmer
Drawing a line under Lord Mandelson's appointment is proving impossible for the prime minister.

The Papers: 'Starmer on the ropes' and 'Sobbin' Robbins spills the beans'
The papers are dominated by the fallout for the prime minister from the failed vetting of Lord Mandelson for his role as British ambassador to the US.

Trump buys time for Iran deal after frantic day of diplomacy
The US president's decision marked the second time in as many weeks he has backed off a threat to escalate the war, buying more time

Hotpot, bubble tea and sportswear: China's new exports take on the world
Made in China used to mean cheap, mass-produced goods but a new wave of Chinese brands is emerging.

Furious Rosenior questions Chelsea's desire
Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior strongly criticises his players after they suffer a fifth loss in a row without scoring for first time since 1912.

UK gaming icon Peter Molyneux on AI, his final creation and a changing industry
The creator of iconic series such as Fable says Masters of Albion will be the last game he makes.

Dwayne Johnson wrestling film to be made into stage musical
Fighting With My Family, released in 2019, starred Florence Pugh as a young wrestler making her name.

Oil prices dip as status of US-Iran peace talks remains unclear
US President Donald Trump said he will extend a ceasefire with Iran until peace talks have progressed.

Domestic workers legally recognised in Indonesia after '22-year struggle'
The country is home to some 4.2 million domestic workers - of which almost 90% are women.

'It will kill this town': High street to close for six weeks with 50-mile diversion
Traders in Sanquhar say a six-week closure of the A76 in the summer could be "catastrophic".

Democratic congresswoman resigns after campaign finance charges
An investigation found she committed more than 20 ethics violations, including breaking campaign finance laws.

Unemployment rate unexpectedly falls as fewer students look for work
The drop has been largely driven by a rise in the number of people not actively seeking work.

No 10 considered giving Starmer aide diplomat job, sacked official says
Sir Olly Robbins says he felt "uncomfortable" after No 10 discussed finding a role for Lord Doyle.

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The Global Story: How Pakistan became the peacemaker
Talks are expected between the US and Iran in Islamabad.

The Prime Minister v Olly Robbins
Sacked Foreign Office chief describes 'dismissive' attitude to Mandelson vetting.

'Indefensible' and 'unacceptable' - furious Rosenior questions Chelsea's desire
Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior strongly criticises his players after they suffer a fifth loss in a row without scoring for first time since 1912.

How Leicester went from Premier League champions to League One in a decade
Ten years ago, Leicester were days away from winning the Premier League. Next season, they will play in League One. How?

O'Sullivan starts well as Murphy squeezes through
Ronnie O'Sullivan begins his quest for a record-breaking eighth World Championship title with a dominant opening session against He Guoqiang.

Brighton beat Chelsea to heap more pressure on Rosenior
Brighton heap more pressure on Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior as they ease to a comfortable 3-0 win thanks to goals from Ferdi Kadioglu, Jack Hinshelwood and Danny Welbeck.