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Labour pick Angeliki Stogia for Gorton by-election 31 Jan 2026, 1:44 pm

The councillor was chosen after Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham was blocked from standing.

Zack Polanski is having fun. But can the Green leader become a serious player? 31 Jan 2026, 1:41 pm

The Greens' new leader has generated a lot of excitement. Can he translate the buzz into electoral success?

'I'll keep fighting' - is Sabalenka underachieving at the Slams? 31 Jan 2026, 1:36 pm

After losing another Grand Slam final - this time to Elena Rybakina at the Australian Open - BBC Sport asks if Aryna Sabalenka is underachieving at the majors.

Israeli air strikes kill at least 27 Palestinians in Gaza, rescue officials say 31 Jan 2026, 1:29 pm

Israel's military confirmed the strikes, which come during a ceasefire that Israel and Hamas accuse each other of breaking.

Israel eyes regime change in Iran - and is counting on Trump to make it happen 31 Jan 2026, 12:52 pm

Analysts believe PM Netanyahu is urging the US towards maximalist strikes.

Pokémon cancels event at controversial Japan shrine following backlash 31 Jan 2026, 12:08 pm

The event, advertised through official channels, was criticised in China for being held at a military memorial.

Ukrainians brace for -20C despite energy truce: 'It will be a catastrophe' 31 Jan 2026, 12:02 pm

Already facing electricity cuts, civilians are struggling to keep warm in their own homes as temperatures are set to plummet.

Rybakina beats Sabalenka for first Australian Open title 31 Jan 2026, 12:00 pm

Elena Rybakina inflicts further Grand Slam final heartbreak on Aryna Sabalenka with a stunning third-set fightback to win the Australian Open.

Rybakina beats Sabalenka for first Australian Open title 31 Jan 2026, 12:00 pm

Elena Rybakina inflicts further Grand Slam final heartbreak on Aryna Sabalenka with a stunning third-set fightback to win the Australian Open.

Student loan system 'fair and reasonable', says Reeves 31 Jan 2026, 11:49 am

The chancellor's defence comes after Martin Lewis called her freeze on student loans "not a moral thing".

Takeaways from the millions of newly released Epstein files 31 Jan 2026, 11:13 am

Three million new documents include hundreds of mentions of Trump and emails between Epstein and a person called "The Duke".

Boffey runs second fastest indoor 800m by Briton 31 Jan 2026, 10:33 am

Isabelle Boffey runs the second fastest ever 800m indoors by a British woman, clocking one minute 57.43 seconds to win at the BU Terrier Classic in Boston.

Pedro Pascal and Meryl Streep lead tributes to Catherine O'Hara 31 Jan 2026, 9:55 am

The Canadian comedic actress died in Los Angeles on Friday at the age of 71 following a brief illness.

'I had seven caffeine shots in 15 minutes' - from hypochondria to title shot 31 Jan 2026, 9:39 am

British light-middleweight Josh Kelly tells BBC Sport about how he won his battle with chronic hypochondria to emerge as a world title contender.

Sea search for missing girl 'hindered by storm' 31 Jan 2026, 9:19 am

Inaayah Makda was hit by a wave as she and her parents sat on a beach in Morocco, her family says.

I never stopped believing - Calvert-Lewin 31 Jan 2026, 6:49 am

Leeds striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin sits down with BBC Sport's Betty Glover to talk about his return to goalscoring form, being a free agent and his England chances.

Israel split over plans to bring back death penalty for deadly attacks 31 Jan 2026, 6:09 am

In a highly controversial move, some Israeli MPs are trying to introduce the death penalty for Palestinian attackers.

US government partially shuts down despite last minute funding deal 31 Jan 2026, 5:10 am

The soonest the US House of Representatives can vote on the funding deal and end the shutdown is Monday.

US cities hold anti-ICE protests during nationwide day of action 31 Jan 2026, 4:27 am

Demonstrations were held to protest the fatal shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti by federal agents in Minneapolis.

What we learned - and didn't - from the Melania documentary 31 Jan 2026, 3:03 am

Melania, directed by Brett Ratner, provides a fleeting glimpse into the life of the enigmatic first lady.

Plan ahead and dress wisely: How to minimise add-on costs when you fly 31 Jan 2026, 2:30 am

Don't get swept into paying for extras you don't need.

Phone lines stay open as tax return deadline looms 31 Jan 2026, 2:23 am

More than one million people missed the deadline a year ago, according to HM Revenue and Customs.

Parents want to ban smartphones in schools, but there's one reason they're worried 31 Jan 2026, 2:22 am

The House of Lords is soon due to debate whether to introduce a legal ban on smartphones in schools.

Has Harry Styles killed the world tour? 31 Jan 2026, 1:17 am

Artists including Ariana Grande are opting for longer residencies in key cities rather than touring more locations.

I mocked the Saudi leader on YouTube - then my phone was hacked and I was beaten up in London 31 Jan 2026, 12:50 am

Satirist Ghanem al-Masarir has been awarded £3m in damages, but it's unclear if Saudi Arabia will pay.

One wrong move and it could all go wrong - the men clearing deadly undersea Russian mines 31 Jan 2026, 12:19 am

A team of divers are tasked with de-mining parts of the Black Sea still under Ukraine's control.

An ingredient for this curry is missing - and in eight minutes it's at the door 31 Jan 2026, 12:01 am

India's quick-commerce boom means groceries in minutes - but it can be dangerous for riders.

This tiny town is up for sale - but the locals don't want to leave 30 Jan 2026, 7:02 pm

Residents say the sale of Licola - population, five - jeopardises its future.

The Week: Starmer Meets Xi, Trump Threatens Iran and More Defection Drama 30 Jan 2026, 12:46 pm

Adam and Alex wrap up the week with James Landale and Sarah Montague.

How these former Ibiza DJs are nurturing a new generation 29 Jan 2026, 6:18 am

Sally Rodgers and Steve Jones toured Ibiza in the 80s and 90s before returning to Teesside.

Man visits Disney World 80 times - and he's not done yet 29 Jan 2026, 6:13 am

Phil Taylor has visited Walt Disney World in Florida 80 times and does not plan to stop.

Pokémon cards help boy through cancer treatment 28 Jan 2026, 2:36 pm

The trading cards helped Dylan cope with leukaemia treatment and recovery.

Can Trump 'de-escalate' Minneapolis tensions after Alex Pretti killing? 28 Jan 2026, 3:11 am

And the president blames Democrat Ihan Omar after she was attacked

The friends who are boosting women's DIY skills 26 Jan 2026, 6:22 am

Sarah Bolger and Justine Wortsman say they did not realise "how much of a gap in the market there was".

Richard Burton and Clint Eastwood lead in this classic war film 10 Jan 2026, 5:46 pm

Seven paratroopers are sent on a seemingly impossible mission

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