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Epstein and Mandelson
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Mandelson reported to police after files suggest he sent UK government information to Epstein

Documents released as part of the Epstein files appear to show that Lord Mandelson forwarded internal emails when he was business secretary in 2009. He has been approached for comment.


Sarah Ferguson stood in front of a dark red back drop. She is wearing a green dress with pink parts to it.

'Marry me' and Epstein's 'baby boy' - key Sarah Ferguson revelations in emails

The latest Epstein files will only add to embarrassment for the former Duchess of York.

4 hrs ago
UK
Donald Trump wearing blue suit and tie.

US and India reach trade deal, Trump says after Modi call

Tariffs will drop from 50% to 18% on Indian goods, while India has agreed to stop buying Russian oil.

2 hrs ago
World

Disappearance of mother of Savannah Guthrie, NBC News anchor, investigated as a crime

A local sheriff said homicide detectives were called to the scene, which was not standard protocol.

3 hrs ago
US & Canada

Watch: Punxsutawney Phil emerges for Groundhog Day

Legend has it that if Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow there will be six more weeks of winter, if not, spring is around the corner.

6 hrs ago
US & Canada

'Superhuman' teen swims hours to save family stranded off Australian coast

The 13-year-old swam 4km in rough water after his mother and siblings were swept out to sea off the coast of Western Australia.

7 hrs ago
Australia

Texas delivers stark warning to Republicans in critical election year

An election for a state Senate seat has unnerved Republicans, after the Democratic candidate delivered a surprise win.

51 mins ago
US & Canada

Grammy Awards

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All the winners at the 2026 Grammy Awards

A guide to the main prizes at Sunday's 68th Grammy Awards in Los Angeles.

A composite image of Sabrina Carpenter, Pharrell Williams and Chappell Roan at the Grammy Awards on 1 February 2026

The most eye-catching looks from the Grammy Awards, from Chappell Roan to Olivia Dean

A collection of some of the best looks from Sunday's awards in Los Angeles.

Bad Bunny on stage

Bad Bunny makes Grammy history as stars protest against ICE

Other prizes went to Billie Eilish, Olivia Dean and Lady Gaga, at a ceremony dominated by politics.


Only from the BBC

Silhouetted researchers Erik Trampe and Nadia Nord stand inside the Carlsbad Caverns, New Mexico (Credit: Lars Behrendt)

The cave expanding our search for alien life

In one of the most baffling discoveries of the last decade, scientists have found a clue in a cave to how life might survive in deep space without light.

Four mountain bikers bike on top of a mountain in the Himalayas (Credit: Phaplu Mountain Bike Club)

Mountain biking the Himalayas in Everest's shadow

A new adrenaline-fuelled experience is allowing travellers to see the Himalayas in a new way – and helping local Sherpa residents in the process.


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Boy, 5, and father detained by ICE in Minnesota are released

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What is climate anxiety and how can you cope with it?

The Documentary Podcast, Ukraine: Whose peace?

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Documentaries

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The World's Greatest Paintings

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The Prince and the Epstein Scandal

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Wonderland: Science Fiction in the Atomic Age

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No Justice Just Kills

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Westminster Abbey: Behind Closed Doors

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Faces of Evil

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Spectacular Earth

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Julius Caesar: The Making of a Dictator

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One Week One Title: Football in Greenland

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Rage Against the Regime: Iran

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Football Transfer Deadline

Jorden Strand Larsen
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Transfer window now closed as Palace confirm Strand Larsen deal & Phillips joins Sheff Utd

Follow live as the transfer window for clubs in England closes, with Premier League sides still yet to announce a signing on deadline day.

All the done deals on deadline day in one place

Why I loved a deadline-day deal - and never saw them as a risk


More news

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Crown Princess's son arrested for alleged assault before rape trial in Norway

Marius Borg Høiby, who goes on trial on Tuesday, has been remanded in custody for four weeks after new allegations.

3 hrs ago
Europe
Sabrina Carpenter holds her hand out while singing into a microphone as she performs at the 2026 Grammy Awards

Grammy highlights - from a chaotic Cher to Sabrina's flight of fantasy

The best and worst moments of the 68th Grammy Awards, which were held in Los Angeles.

13 hrs ago
Culture

Will Seahawks stop Patriots' record bid? Lowdown on Super Bowl 2026

The New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks will meet on Sunday to decide the NFL champions - here's all you need to know about Super Bowl 60.

12 hrs ago
American Football

Images show Russia resuming Ukraine strikes after cold weather pause

Latest updates from the BBC's specialists in fact-checking, verifying video and tackling disinformation.

A soldier sets a Starlink dish down in a snowy field

Ukraine hails 'real results' after Musk restricts Russian Starlink use

Starlink-enabled drones have been linked to a number of recent deadly attacks by Russia on Ukraine.

5 hrs ago
Europe
A man covered with a Russian flag waves his arms and shouts as supporters of Niger's military leaders gather to demonstrate outside the Niger and French airbases in Niamey on August 27, 2023

Three West African juntas have turned to Russia. Now the US wants to engage them

The US signals that restoring democracy is no longer a priority and it is ready to work with Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger.

19 hrs ago
World
Ambulances wait in line at the Egyptian side of the Rafah border crossing with the Gaza Strip (2 February 2026)

Israel reopens Gaza's key Rafah border crossing with Egypt

Only dozens of Palestinians and no goods will be able to cross in both directions each day.

3 hrs ago
Middle East

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'Pay and smile' - Rome visitors face Trevi Fountain charge

Italy's capital city has introduced a €2 fee to access the viewing area of its iconic fountain, which had previously been free to visit.

Europe
Europe's most closely watched town

Europe's most closely watched town

More than 1,000 CO2 detectors monitor the town of Puerto Naos, making it the world's most closely watched area.

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Snake at train station scares Sydney commuters

People were seen running away as soon as they came across the venomous snake.

Australia
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The must-see moments from the 2026 Grammy Awards

From 'ICE out' to Cher forgetting her lines, watch the best moments from this year's ceremony.

Culture
Splitscreen. Left, Olivia Dean. Right, Sabrina Carpenter.

The best looks of the 2026 Grammy Awards

'High Fashion' from stars such as Addison Rae, Olivia Dean, and more.

Culture
A boat carries a "Pantegana", the big rat, as revellers row during the masquerade parade on the Grand Canal during the Venice Carnival, in Venice, Italy.

Giant rat leads floating parade to kick off 2026 Venice Carnival

The grand opening took place on Sunday, with a variety of boats and floats making their way through the city's canals.

Man United fans protest

'Everything is a mess' - Man Utd fans protest before game

Man Utd fan group 'The 1958' lead a protest at Old Trafford against the club's owners Sir Jim Ratcliffe and the Glazer family before the match against Fulham.

Man Utd
Jeffery Epstein in a black shirt and glasses

'Do you think you're the devil himself?' Epstein questioned in newly released interview

The footage, which is part of millions of files released by the US Department of Justice, shows the late sex offender being questioned by an unnamed interviewer.

US & Canada

In History

Former NYPD detective Frank Serpico (right) testifying before the Knapp Commission in 1971 (Credit: Getty Images)

The policeman who inspired Al Pacino's Serpico

Frank Serpico was shot on 3 February 1971, after exposing corruption in the NYPD. The following year, the BBC reported on the "widespread" rot in the Big Apple's police force.
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Health and Wellness

How much water should you drink a day?

Here's how much water you actually need in a day – and how your body's thirst mechanism and hydration needs change as you age.

Balinese Performing a Melukat Purification Ritual (Credit: Getty Images)

An ancient healing ritual to find inner peace

Bali's Malukat ceremony is trending on TikTok. While some locals welcome the interest, others are concerned their religion is becoming a wellness trend.

Image of a family in a car fractured as if by time (Credit: Edouard Taufenbach and Bastien Pourtout)

Why children perceive time slower than adults

Children's perception of time is relatively understudied. Learning to see time through their eyes may be fundamental to a happier human experience.


BBC InDepth

A treated image of a cat. Half is real, half is AI-generated.

AI 'slop' is transforming social media - and a backlash is brewing

Social media has been flooded with fake, AI-generated images and videos. But will the majority of users actually care?
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BBC Maestro

Launch your business with Steven Bartlett

Launch your business with Steven Bartlett

Join the youngest judge in Dragons' Den history and creator of Diary of a CEO as he shares 16 principles to make your business a success.

What to expect from the course to create a thriving business

What to expect from the course to create a thriving business

Meet Steven Bartlett as he gives an overview of his extraordinary career and what you'll discover in the course.

Why you should start a business and why to start it now

Why you should start a business and why to start it now

Steven explains the common obstacles to starting a business and why now is the time to start yours.

How to get the money you need to start a business

How to get the money you need to start a business

Learn how to start a business with nothing in the bank and how to get funding if you need it to get started.

How to know yourself, grow yourself, and take control

How to know yourself, grow yourself, and take control

Find out how to counteract limiting beliefs you hold about yourself and build new ones that serve you better.

Why you must share your idea and get honest feedback

Why you must share your idea and get honest feedback

Learn Steven's three crucial steps for validating your business proposal and why impartial feedback is vital.

What is your business culture and why is it so important?

What is your business culture and why is it so important?

Explore how you can use your mission to set the right culture for your business.

How to hire the best people for your team

How to hire the best people for your team

Are they a bar raiser, bar maintainer or bar lowerer? Learn how to build a team that can get behind your mission.

Why sustainable productivity will drive success

Why sustainable productivity will drive success

Steven shares his three 'M' goal-setting framework to help you be more productive for the long-term.


US & Canada news

Protester, in profile, stands on a snowy roadside, wearing a tuque, glasses, and black winter coat and gloves, holds a sign that reads: "ICE melts under resistance."

Multiple Minneapolis schools closed by hoax threat

Police say nothing suspicious was found at the Columbia Heights schools, while the US justice department announced more arrests from an anti-ICE church protest.

Watch: North Carolina hit with historic snowstorm

Billionaire Frank Stronach faces sexual assault trial in Canada

Trump threatens to sue Trevor Noah over Epstein joke at Grammys


More world news

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Ghana suspends citizenship process for people of African descent

Since 2016, those who can prove their ancestors came from Africa have been able to get Ghanaian nationality.

South African singer Tyla edges out Davido to clinch Grammy

Beijing criticises Dalai Lama Grammy win as 'manipulation'

Family seeks answers as Kenyan fighting for Russia killed in Ukraine


Business

 Statues of Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse stand in a garden in front of Cinderella's Castle at the Magic Kingdom Park at Walt Disney World on April 3, 2025, in Orlando, Florida.

Disney warns of hit from flagging foreign visits

The company says international visits to its US parks are weakening, with analysts pointing to President Donald Trump's policies.

Gold and silver prices fall but FTSE 100 hits record high

Starbucks bets on robots to brew a turnaround in customers

Rare earths and data centres: India pushes local industry as global tensions rise


Sport

Jorgen Strand Larsen

Palace sign Strand Larsen in deal worth up to £48m

Crystal Palace sign striker Jorgen Strand Larsen from Wolves in a club-record deal worth up to £48m.

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Premier League: Diarra double puts Sunderland in control against Burnley

England put Itoje on bench & pick Northampton centres

Forest sign defender Netz from Monchengladbach


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Rugby Union Weekly, Six Nations: Coaches special

Rugby Union Weekly

Six Nations: Coaches special

Football Daily, Premier League Review: Arsenal move six clear as City slip to Spurs

Football Daily

Premier League Review: Arsenal move six clear as City slip to Spurs

606, 606, Villa and City fall, and is Carrick the cure?

606

Villa and City fall, and is Carrick the cure?

BBC Women's Football Weekly, Jill Scott’s Coffee Club, Extra: Rachel Daly on captaincy, versatility and learning how to curtsy

BBC Women's Football Weekly

Extra: Rachel Daly on captaincy, versatility and learning how to curtsy

606, 606, Chelsea's hammer blow & falling Foxes

606

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Football Daily, Florian Wirtz - The Football Interview

Football Daily

Florian Wirtz - The Football Interview


Technology

The moltbook logo of a reddit avatar on top of a lobster on a phone, against a blurred picture of the logo in the background

What is the 'social media network for AI' Moltbook?

The Reddit-like website which launched in late January allows AI bots to speak to each other.

Pornhub is now restricting access for UK users - will other sites follow suit?

'I broke up with my AI companion'

Drone incidents near UK military bases double year-on-year


Science

A close up a medieval dice and part of an imported French pipe with the moulding of a woman's head found during the HS2 archaeological excavations

Treasures found on HS2 route stored in secret warehouse

Archaeological finds from the planned HS2 train line have been shown exclusively to the BBC.

Polar bears on Norwegian islands fatter and healthier despite ice loss, scientists say

AI model from Google's DeepMind reads recipe for life in DNA

Oldest cave painting of red claw hand could rewrite human creativity timeline


Culture

Melania Trump, wearing a knee-length black dress, walking in front of the giant word "Melania" in black on a white backdrop at the film's premiere

Melania film beats box office predictions despite criticisms

The documentary about US First Lady Melania Trump has been panned, but is off to "a huge start".

Kennedy Center to close for two years for renovations, Trump says

Melania director Brett Ratner pictured cuddling woman in Epstein files

An iconic Indian restaurant might have to shut after 99 years. Can the King save it?


Arts

Colour illustration of witches and warlocks dancing in a ruined church (Credit: Getty Images)

Why this Robert Burns poem is a 'masterpiece'

On Burns Night this week – and 235 years after Tam O'Shanter was published – Scots everywhere may well be treated to a masterwork with a unique appeal.

Inside Italy's forgotten art town

A rare interview with the elusive Agatha Christie

'The male nude is still a taboo'


Watch

The world’s most powerful X-ray lasers

The world's most powerful X-ray lasers

Tech Now goes behind the scenes in Silicon Valley to unveil new tech tracking electrons like never before.
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Travel

Turin's city skyline with the Mole Antonelliana rising above historic rooftops, with the Alps in the background (Credit: Getty Images)

The Italian city where life is sweetest in winter

From Carnival parades and an annual chocolate festival to vermouth rituals and winter-only dishes, February brings Turin's food culture and traditions into sharp focus.

10 unexpected places to escape urban noise

A 65km hike into Norway's vanishing rural past

The mysterious football drink taking Ireland by storm


World's Table

Chefs working in the open kitchen at Les Grands Buffets in Narbonne, France (Credit: Adrien Privat)

The biggest all-you-can-eat buffet in the world

France's highest-grossing restaurant isn't a Michelin-starred bistro or a Parisian institution, but an all-you-can-eat buffet on the outskirts of Narbonne.

The secret Japanese snack bars hidden in plain sight

Turkey's caffeine-free coffee alternative

The Mexican beer you can only buy at Christmas


Earth

MUMBAI, INDIA - AUGUST 11: A cobra named Naja Naja (scientific name) being rescued by Birds Animals Serpent Saviours (B.A.S.S) from Charkop , Kandivali, Mumbai, India on Sunday, August 11, 2013. (Photo by Mahendra Parikh/Hindustan Times via Getty Images)

India's snakebite crisis is killing tens of thousands every year

A new report has found that 99% of healthcare workers in India face challenges administering antivenom.

How a 'bird of ill omen' lost its reviled reputation

The North Sea oil field used to store greenhouse gas

Firefighters battle 'emergency level' blazes in Australia heatwave


Video

Gold and silver prices continue to fall

Gold and silver prices continue to fall

David Laut, CIO at Kerux Financial, says the recent volatility is tied to the outlook for US interest rates.

How a daring experiment sparked a global skydiving obsession

Idris Elba used his waxwork figure to unlock his phone

Diving into La Palma's underwater lava world


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