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Police search properties linked to Mandelson over Epstein investigation
The former ambassador to the US and Labour minister is under investigation for misconduct in a public office.

Their parents are in disgrace, what now for Beatrice and Eugenie?
The princesses will need to step out from their parents' shadow if they are to be an active part of the Royal Family.

Trump removes video with racist clip depicting Obamas as apes
The White House defended the post at first, calling to "stop the fake outrage", as members of both parties condemned the video.

Milan-Cortina Games begin with vibrant opening ceremony
Andrea Bocelli and Mariah Carey perform as part of vibrant opening ceremony for the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics.

I inhaled traffic fumes to find out where air pollution goes in my body
BBC health correspondent James Gallagher gets his blood analysed to understand how air pollution is killing us.

Minister used PR firm to investigate journalists' sources
Cabinet office minister Josh Simons commissioned APCO Worldwide for the investigation in 2023.

Wetherspoon dog policy could be breaking the law, watchdog says
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has written to the pub chain after complaints from disabled customers.

Trump signs executive order threatening tariffs for countries trading with Iran
The order did not specify the rate that could be imposed, but used 25% as an example.

Boy charged with GBH after teacher injured at school
Police say the teacher sustained stab wounds but has now been discharged from hospital.

Lib Dem peer suspended again over harassment allegations
The party says it "has now received legal advice" that a 2013 inquiry into the allegations "was flawed in several respects".

Will Sunday's snap election gamble pay off for Japan's first female premier?
Sanae Takaichi is popular - but inflation and a diplomatic row with China weigh on voters' minds.

Son of rapper Lil Jon believed dead, days after going missing
Nathan Smith, a rapper who goes by DJ Young Slade, was reported missing after police said he ran out of his home early Tuesday

Epstein emails: So-called 'shady financier' was Andrew's 'trusted money man'
Andrew seemed keen for Epstein to do business with David Rowland, but Epstein was wary, emails suggest.

Millions of documents - but Epstein's victims say they are no closer to justice
One campaigner says the files are "symptomatic of a broken system of how we treat women - how we view survivors".

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.

'It immerses you in fantasy': Why Bridgerton tourism is booming
Dive in to the Bridgerton corner of TikTok and you'll see fans posing in the show's real-life locations.

'Police raid Mandelson homes' and 'Breaking the ice'
Police searching homes linked to Peter Mandelson after new revelations from the Jeffrey Epstein files dominate Saturday's papers.

He has the world's biggest stage. What will Bad Bunny do with it?
With Super Bowl half-time shows becoming increasingly polarised, how will the Puerto Rican superstar quiet his detractors?

Martin Lewis has warned against overpaying student loans - but these graduates are
Campaigners have criticised the terms of loans that were issued in England and still exist in Wales.

'I dreamed of becoming a K-pop idol - but I felt like I was scammed'
Stories of aspiring foreign trainees shed light on an under-regulated industry, where there is opportunity and risk.

Five golds including big air on day one - Saturday's Winter Olympics guide
What's happening and who to look out for at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina.

Spanish skater given Minions music permission
After days of legal wrangling and online outcry, the Minion - Spanish figure skater Tomas-Llorenc Guarino Sabate - will skate in Milan after all.

Quiz: Can you name every Winter Olympics host city?
The 25th Winter Olympics is taking place in Milan and Cortina in Italy and will feature a record 116 medal events.

From Hollywood to the homeland: Why African countries are courting black American stars
Ciara and Samuel L Jackson are among the big names who have become citizens of African countries in recent years.

Coin portrait of late Queen draws criticism in Australia
The Royal Australian Mint has defended the design of the coins, which mark 100 years since Queen Elizabeth II's birth.

Julia Donaldson reveals new character and title for third Gruffalo book
The upcoming edition of the popular children's picture book sees the introduction of Gruffalo Granny.

Murder charge after student stabbed near university
Khaleed Oladipo was fatally stabbed near the De Montfort University campus in Leicester.

Ukrainian mother's joy after phone call with son she thought had been killed
Nazar Daletskyi's family were sure he had been killed and had buried what they thought was his body in 2023.

Guantanamo detainee's lawyers claim office raid by UK was unlawful
The case centres on claims of complicity by UK intelligence services in CIA torture of Abu Faraj al-Libi.

Actor Timothy Busfield indicted on child sexual contact charges
A grand jury indictment announced on Friday supersedes initial charges brought by state prosecutors last month.

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The week: the King, the prime minister and the Epstein files
Continuing revelations from the Epstein Files create challenges for both the Royal Family and the government.