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US and Iran talks to begin as fears of direct conflict continue
The US has built up its military presence in the Middle East in response to Iran's violent crackdown on protests.

Top government figures to hand over private messages with Mandelson
The government collects communications over Mandelson's ambassador appointment as some of Sir Keir Starmer's own MPs call on him to stand down.

We had sex in a Chinese hotel, then found we had been broadcast to thousands
A couple who stayed in Shenzhen discovered their intimate moments were filmed as spy-cam porn.

US healthcare needs fixing, but there's no agreement on how to do it
Is there the political will to fix it the US' health horror stories?

Trump backs Chagos handover deal, says No 10
It comes after the US president suggested last month he could withdraw his support for the deal.

Number of homeless refugees in England soars, BBC finds
Analysis of government data shows numbers increased from 3,560 in 2021/22 to 19,310 in 2024/25.

Statin pills much safer than advertised, major review finds
The results, in The Lancet journal, come from trials involving more than 120,000 people comparing statins with a dummy drug or placebo.

Three African countries agree to UK migrant returns after visa penalty threat
The Democratic Republic of Congo, Namibia and Angola have said they will cooperate on migrant returns.

Louvre Museum crown left crushed but 'intact' after raid
The Paris museum issues the first pictures of the crown since the theft, saying it was left "badly deformed".

Jacob Elordi: I practised my Northern accent in the bath
The Australian actor is starring opposite Margot Robbie in new film, Wuthering Heights, set in Yorkshire.

Boy, 15, arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after teacher injured at school
The teacher has since been discharged and the teenager remains in custody, police said.

How penis injections became a Winter Olympic talking point
The World Anti-Doping Agency could investigate if evidence emerges that male ski jumpers are injecting their penises in a bid to improve sporting performance.

What was the vetting process for Mandelson's appointment as US ambassador?
The PM has accused Lord Mandelson of lying throughout the process - but what did it involve?

Could this be the beginning of the end for Starmer?
Few Labour MPs are publicly calling for Sir Keir Starmer to go but this is very serious moment for the PM.

Norway investigates former PM Jagland over alleged Epstein links
Police say Thorbjørn Jagland is suspected of "aggravated corruption", requesting for his immunity to be revoked.

I can't sell Mum's retirement flat - and it's costing me thousands
Relatives face "never-ending nightmare" of service charge debts as thousands of retirement flats stand empty across England and Wales.

Weekly quiz: How did this boxer lose his hair during a fight?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

The hotel ice rink producing some of the world's finest curlers
Three members of Team Mouat are from Stranraer - home to an ice rink built in a hotel.

The Papers: 'PM battles for survival' and Rayner 'ready to go'
The political fallout from the Epstein files continues to dominate the papers.

Can chia seeds and bone broth really 'heal' your gut?
Many trending foods contain a "small seed of truth" but are often oversold as miracle products.

Increase school funding to meet need for special education, MPs urge
A cross-party group calls on the government to "align funding to need", as ministers consider SEND reforms.

Ruthless France thrash Ireland in Six Nations opener
Ruthless France inflict more pain on Ireland as the Six Nations holders open their title defence with a bonus-point victory at a buoyant Stade de France.

For Thailand's popular progressives, winning the vote is only the first hurdle
The country votes again this weekend after three years of political turmoil.

Man guilty of murdering girl, 9, playing in street
Lilia Valutyte was playing outside a shop in Boston, Lincolnshire, when she was stabbed to death.

Molly-Mae Hague announces second pregnancy
"Soon to be four," is the caption on a video showing off the TV star's baby bump.

David Furnish and Sir Elton John 'profoundly affected' by Mail targeting, court told
The couple are among seven people suing the publisher of The Daily Mail and The Mail on Sunday for breaches of privacy.

Bad Bunny says he's losing sleep over the Super Bowl
The star talked about what to expect at his Super Bowl half time show this weekend.

'I'm not against it' - Fomer GB sprinter Prescod on taking drugs for Enhanced Games
Former Great Britain sprinter Reece Prescod gives the clearest indication yet that he will take performance-enhancing drugs as part of the controversial Enhanced Games.

Alton Towers to remove disability pass for people with ADHD and anxiety
Operator Merlin Entertainments said the pass was no longer working as intended because of increasing demand.

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Epstein Files: Police Launch Investigation Into Mandelson
Peter Mandelson quits the House of Lords as police launch criminal investigation.

Children in Care: How to Fix the Fostering Crisis
Foster carer Louise Allen says the problem isn’t the children, it’s the system.