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'We are ready to talk' - US news anchor pleads for return of her abducted mother 5 Feb 2026, 3:53 am

"She is without any medicine. She needs it to survive," says the NBC host about missing 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie.

Email appears to confirm Andrew and Virginia Giuffre photo is real 5 Feb 2026, 3:31 am

The former prince has previously questioned whether the picture had been doctored and claimed he had never met Giuffre.

Trump says America should move on from Epstein - it may not be that easy 5 Feb 2026, 3:27 am

The justice department says its review of the files is over, but the story is again proving to have a life of its own.

MPs back plan to release Mandelson files after Labour anger forces climbdown 5 Feb 2026, 3:07 am

The PM is forced to back down over a plan to withhold some documents about the ex-minister's appointment as US ambassador.

'U-turn on Mandelson files' and 'Starmer in grave peril' 5 Feb 2026, 1:31 am

Starmer's handling of Mandelson's appointment as ambassador to Washington leads Thursday's papers.

US must be prudent when supplying arms to Taiwan, Xi tells Trump 5 Feb 2026, 1:15 am

Wednesday's call comes in the wake of a flurry of visits by Western leaders to China in recent months.

Trump touts 'softer touch' on immigration as federal force is reduced in Minnesota 5 Feb 2026, 12:55 am

The US president adopts a conciliatory tone after a deportation drive in Minnesota that has sparked protests.

Period blood test could offer less invasive alternative to cervical screening 5 Feb 2026, 12:48 am

Looking for signs of the cancer in a more convenient way could help women access the test and prevent the disease occurring, researchers say.

My support worker hasn't been paid for weeks after delays to disability scheme 5 Feb 2026, 12:32 am

Delays to the Access to Work scheme have increased significantly, leaving some disabled people without support.

My break-up blindsided me. Here's how to tell if your relationship isn't working 5 Feb 2026, 12:29 am

Eve's husband asked for a divorce after 6 months. Here's how to spot the signs and fix a failing relationship.

Robbie Williams: British people are good at devaluing ourselves 5 Feb 2026, 12:24 am

With his new album Britpop breaking a record set by the Beatles, the singer takes a moment to celebrate.

More questions than answers as Newcastle yet to catch fire 5 Feb 2026, 12:13 am

Holders Newcastle United were knocked out of the Carabao Cup by Manchester City on Wednesday night and a challenging season shows no sign of relenting.

Bank of England expected to hold interest rates 5 Feb 2026, 12:02 am

Interest rates were cut to 3.75% in December and analysts expect at least one further reduction this year.

Is Spurs' Moore the answer to Rangers' open-play issues? 4 Feb 2026, 11:54 pm

Consistency is the next step for Rangers winger Mikey Moore after a standout performance against Kilmarnock, says head coach Danny Rohl.

'Pure logic' Guehi should play in final - Guardiola seeks rule change 4 Feb 2026, 11:50 pm

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola wants the English Football League to change their rules to allow Marc Guehi to play in the Carabao Cup final against Arsenal.

A global craze for Korean culture is making its humblest snacks unaffordable 4 Feb 2026, 11:01 pm

Black, crispy, often flat and square, dried seaweed is growing in popularity - but also in price.

What's happening and who to look out for as the Winter Olympics begin 4 Feb 2026, 10:46 pm

What's happening and who to look out for at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina.

Ban on asylum seekers using taxis for medical appointments comes into force 4 Feb 2026, 10:03 pm

It comes after a BBC investigation which showed people travelling long distances at high cost.

Fearing Russia will seize her town, war widow moves husband's grave to Kyiv 4 Feb 2026, 9:59 pm

Russia's gains on the battlefield have forced Natalia to rebury her husband in Kyiv.

Dodds stars as GB curlers start Winter Olympics with win 4 Feb 2026, 9:59 pm

Jen Dodds stars alongside Bruce Mouat to get Team GB's Winter Olympics off to a winning start in the mixed doubles curling against Norway.

Mandelson offered to help Epstein get Russian visa, documents suggest 4 Feb 2026, 9:41 pm

Emails released by the US government suggest the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein planned to use the visa to meet young women in Moscow.

'I never left your side': Emails reveal more about Mandelson's Epstein friendship 4 Feb 2026, 9:28 pm

Emails between Lord Mandelson and Jeffrey Epstein appear to show their friendship was closer than suspected.

Church fresco resembling Italian PM has face scrubbed out 4 Feb 2026, 8:04 pm

The artist who painted the cherub has admitted it was Giorgia Meloni's face, as the Rome church sees a steady flow of curious visitors.

Mouat and Dodds get Team GB off to winning start 4 Feb 2026, 7:57 pm

Bruce Mouat and Jen Dodds overcome a power cut and the loss of the first end to get Team GB's Winter Olympics off to a winning start in the mixed doubles curling against Norway.

Raducanu battles back from 5-0 down to beat Juvan 4 Feb 2026, 7:36 pm

Great Britain's Emma Raducanu fights back from 5-0 down in the first set to beat Kaja Juvan at the Transylvania Open as compatriots Sonay Kartal and Katie Boulter also win.

Palestine Action protesters cleared of burglary but may face retrial on some charges 4 Feb 2026, 6:47 pm

The group are cleared of aggravated burglary over a raid at an Elbit Systems warehouse.

Man sentenced to life in prison for 2024 attempt on Trump's life 4 Feb 2026, 5:57 pm

Prosecutors claimed that Routh, 59, remained "totally unrepentant" for the incident in Florida.

Tesco apologises after placing Welsh language signs in Cornish branch 4 Feb 2026, 5:21 pm

One councillor hopes this is an opportunity for supermarkets to support Cornish more directly.

Saturday Night Live reveals cast for new UK version 4 Feb 2026, 5:00 pm

Sitcom stars, Taskmaster contestants and familiar panel show faces will appear on the British spin-off.

Murder arrest after student stabbed near De Montfort University campus 4 Feb 2026, 4:46 pm

An 18-year-old man is arrested on suspicion of murder and currently in police custody.

Henry Zeffman: Dark mood among Labour MPs as PM tries to contain Mandelson scandal 4 Feb 2026, 3:58 pm

The chaos of the parliamentary debate about the former Labour minister is just one sign of how quickly the mood in the party has soured this week.

Summer camp sex offender admits drugging wife 4 Feb 2026, 3:18 pm

Jon Ruben was arrested after eight children and one adult fell ill at Stathern Lodge in Leicestershire.

Snooker's 'Mr Perfection' - John Virgo brought old-school charm to primetime TV 4 Feb 2026, 2:23 pm

John Virgo was an excellent snooker player, a hugely popular TV figure, and one of the great voices of his beloved sport.

A 'special' snooker player who became a TV star - John Virgo obituary 4 Feb 2026, 2:23 pm

John Virgo was an excellent snooker player, a hugely popular TV figure, and one of the great voices of his beloved sport.

Why did Andrew leave Windsor's Royal Lodge in such a hurry? 4 Feb 2026, 1:48 pm

The former prince left Windsor during the night, and will now live on the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk.

Nintendo Switch becomes gaming giant's best-selling console in history 4 Feb 2026, 11:51 am

The Super Mario maker said 155 million units of the console have now been sold overall.

Epstein Files: Police Launch Investigation Into Mandelson 3 Feb 2026, 8:36 pm

Peter Mandelson quits the House of Lords as police launch criminal investigation.

Children in Care: How to Fix the Fostering Crisis 22 Jan 2026, 6:00 am

Foster carer Louise Allen says the problem isn’t the children, it’s the system.

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