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Foreign Office to review Mandelson's US ambassador pay-off
A pay-off given to Lord Mandelson after he was sacked as ambassador to the US is being reviewed, Foreign Office sources tell the BBC.

MPs are shocked and angry at Mandelson - but they're furious with Starmer
Many Labour insiders say Sir Keir may not be the man to take them to the next election, writes Laura Kuenssberg.

Savannah Guthrie says 'we will pay' for mother's safe return
"We received your message," the US news anchor says in the latest video plea for the return of her mother Nancy Guthrie, 84, who is believed abducted.

GB reach curling semi as Muir impresses in slopestyle qualification
Team GB's mixed doubles curlers clinched their place in the Winter Olympics semi-finals with two matches to spare, after statement victories over heavyweights Canada and United States maintained their 100% record.

Italy says railways hit by 'serious sabotage' as Winter Olympics begin
Police say they are investigating three incidents targeting rail infrastructure that caused travel delays.

Why Prince William's Saudi Arabia visit is a diplomatic maze
The Prince of Wales has been on many official visits - but few places are as sensitive or controversial as Saudi Arabia.

Dozens of flood warnings in England after days of non-stop rain
Rain has fallen in south-west England and south Wales every day of 2026 so far, the Met Office says.

Team GB skeleton helmet appeal dismissed by Cas
The British skeleton team - among Team GB's best hopes for medals at the Winter Olympics - will not be able to wear their new helmets after the Court of Arbitration for Sport said they do not comply with the sport's rules around shape.

'Clutch' final jump gives Japan star big air snowboard gold
Watch Japan's Kira Kimura win gold in the men's big air snowboarding final, as his last jump scores highest to beat compatriot Ryoma Kimata.

Will Vonn do the unthinkable and win gold?
Veteran skier Lindsey Vonn is a "iconic superhuman athlete" and is "risking everything" by racing with an anterior cruciate ligament injury on Sunday, says former Olympic skier Chemmy Alcott.

GB's medal hope Brookes starts campaign - Sunday's Winter Olympics guide
What's happening and who to look out for at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina.

No big names. No big budget. But Heated Rivalry is a big hit
The made-on-a-shoe-string, Canadian-produced series is taking the world by storm.

The Papers: 'Payoff for Mandelson' and PM's 'relegation battle'
The continued fallout from the government's handling of the Peter Mandelson scandal dominates Sunday's papers.

How Britain became a fried chicken nation
An internet craze for American-style chicken has come to the UK, but what does it mean for traditional chippies?

'I’m obsessed with bar livestreams. All the drama of a night out - from my sofa'
There's been a surge in people watching such streams on TikTok, but bars say they face sanctions.

My car was stolen. Here are six important things I learned
Keyless thefts are on the rise and car crime is increasingly organised and high-tech.

King Charles to host Nigeria's first UK state visit in 37 years
President Bola Tinubu and First Lady Oluremi Tinubu will be guests at Windsor Castle from 18 to 19 March.

Hillsborough parents' 'last battle for daughters'
Jenni and Trevor Hicks are leading a new campaign to correct official court records from the 1990s.

Japan votes in snap election as PM Takaichi takes a gamble
Observers say Sanae Takaichi's personal popularity may boost the ruling party's showing at the polls.

Famous but deadly kite flying festival returns after 19-year ban
After injuries and fatalities caused by sharp strings, falls and celebratory gunfire, an event that dates back centuries returns.

Husband reported wife missing, then her body was found in wedding dress bag
When the body of an unknown woman is found in a suitcase, forensics step in to solve the mystery.

ICE protester speaks out after White House shared fake arrest image
The White House posted an edited image of Nekima Levy Armstrong after she was arrested for organising a protest in a church.

We're unable to grieve for dad ahead of Nottingham attacks inquiry
Ian Coates's sons say they hope the public inquiry into the killings will bring them closure.

Emails reveal more details of Epstein's celeb dinner for Andrew
The messages appear to contradict previous comments made by Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor about a 2010 dinner he had with Jeffrey Epstein.

Mandelson suggested holiday home for 'privacy' of Epstein 'guests'
Former Labour Party peer tells sex offender he found "a great place to stay" with "privacy", a document suggests.

Epstein emails raise questions over role of Andrew's palace aide
Emails suggest a trusted royal insider invited Epstein to a dinner at Windsor Castle in 2017.

France investigates ex-minister Jack Lang over Epstein links
The socialist grandee quits his role at a prestigious institute as he is investigated for the "laundering of tax-fraud proceeds".

The household names that appear in the files
Millions of Epstein-related documents released by the US justice department include the names of the world's rich and powerful.

Mystery of abandoned village that could be from post-apocalyptic horror movie
The reason it was abandoned remains a mystery with the local council and developer tight-lipped.

Girl with cancer receives 60,000 birthday cards from across globe in world record attempt
More than 60,000 birthday cards have been sent to Amelia Kolpa, 7, who has neuroblastoma.

Watch: Bad Bunny lookalikes compete ahead of Super Bowl
The Puerto Rican rapper, who won a Grammy for album of the year, will be the first artist to perform the half time show entirely in Spanish.

Inside one of Northern Ireland's most exclusive night clubs
One mum says nights like these are vital for her "wee social butterfly" son, who has complex needs.