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Starmer faces meeting of Labour MPs after cabinet ministers back PM to stay in office

Support from Starmer's team came as Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar called on the PM to resign, saying "the distraction needs to end".

King's 'profound concern' as police consider Andrew claims over Epstein

Making his first intervention in the Epstein scandal, the King said he is ready to support the police in their inquiries.

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Maxwell refuses to answer questions about Epstein in congressional hearing

Ghislaine Maxwell, the jailed associate of sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, invoked her Fifth Amendment right to avoid self-incrimination.

2 hrs agoUS & Canada

Watch: Fans react in real-time to Lindsey Vonn's crash

The American skier suffered a fractured left-leg after a fall in the women's downhill competition just nine days after rupturing her ACL in an earlier crash.

6 mins agoUS & Canada

Bad Bunny makes history as Trump criticises 'terrible' Super Bowl show

Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny makes history with his entirely Spanish set on the sporting world's biggest stage.

9 hrs agoCulture

'Trump's psyche': The aide driving president's most controversial policies

The high-velocity start to 2026 by the Trump administration has cemented Stephen Miller's position as one of its most powerful figures.

19 hrs agoUS & Canada

US boards tanker in Indian Ocean it 'tracked and hunted' from Caribbean

The US defended its actions, saying the ship defied a quarantine it has placed on oil tankers leaving Venezuela.

2 hrs agoWorld

Super Bowl LX

Celebrity appearances, controversial ads and other Super Bowl takeaways

Celebrities including Lady Gaga, Cardi B and Jessica Alba joined Bad Bunny's Super Bowl half time show.

From 1% chance of survival to Super Bowl winner

Seattle Seahawks linebacker Derick Hall doesn't just feel blessed to win the Super Bowl. He feels blessed to be alive after being born with a 1% chance of survival.

Seahawks celebrations, Bad Bunny, Lady Gaga - Super Bowl 60 in pictures

The Seattle Seahawks defence lead their team to a 29-13 victory over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl 60.

Watch: Seattle elated as New England faces tough Super Bowl loss

Fans in New England dealt with heartbreak while a joyous and at times raucous celebration broke out in Seattle.

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How to get rare earths without mining rock

As nations posture over access to rare earth deposits, scientists say these coveted materials are hiding in plain sight – and can be harvested without any conventional mining at all.

The dazzling discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb

In a BBC archive clip, archaeologist Howard Carter describes the moment on 12 February 1924 when he and his team became the first people in 3,300 years to meet the Egyptian boy king.

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Winter Olympics: Follow the action on day 3

Follow action from the Winter Olympics as Team GB's mixed curling team look to guarantee a medal at Milan-Cortina.

In Pictures: The best of the Winter Olympics - day by day

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Dramatic or distracting? Olympic drone footage catches the eye

If you were watching the downhill skiing or luge at Milan-Cortina 2026 over the weekend, you will have noticed the dramatic new camera angles being provided at these Games.

GB's Kenworthy receives death threats for anti-ICE post

Team GB skier Gus Kenworthy says he has received death threats after posting a graphic message about ICE - the United States' Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

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Palestinians say new Israeli measures in West Bank amount to de facto annexation

The measures aim to increase Israeli control over the occupied West Bank in terms of property law, planning, licensing and enforcement.

3 hrs agoMiddle East

Machine guns to machetes: Weapons that massacred thousands in Iran

BBC News Persian Forensic has been able to confirm the security forces' deployment of a wide array of lethal and non-lethal weaponry.

2 hrs agoMiddle East

Hong Kong pro-democracy tycoon Jimmy Lai gets 20 years' jail

Lai's supporters say this amounts to a death sentence, but authorities say it demonstrates the rule of law.

7 hrs agoAsia

Outrage as South Korean official suggests 'importing' foreign women to boost birth rate

Jindo county head Kim Hee-soo had suggested "importing young women from Vietnam or Sri Lanka" for young rural men.

9 hrs agoAsia

The tech firms embracing a 72-hour working week

In the race for AI, tech firms are asking for their staff to work long hours. But there are risks, experts say.

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Businesses face extinction unless they protect nature, major report warns

Experts call for urgent action by businesses to restore the natural systems that keep them running.

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Iran arrests reformists as crackdown on dissent widens, reports say

The head of the main reformist coalition, Azar Mansouri, is said to be among those held a month after security forces crushed nationwide protests.

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BBC reports from outside court after Jimmy Lai sentencing

The pro-democracy media tycoon was sentenced to 20 years in jail by the Hong Kong High Court.

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ICE protester says she was 'disgusted' after fake arrest image shared by White House

The White House posted an edited image of Nekima Levy Armstrong after she was arrested for organising a protest in a church.

US & Canada

Aerial footage shows flooded cities as storms hit Spain

Storms Marta and Leonardo have caused widespread flooding in Spain as thousands have been displaced.

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Trump has called to nationalise US elections. Is it a big deal?

The BBC's Washington correspondent Daniel Bush explains why the US president's comments are causing a stir in a midterm election year.

US & Canada

At the scene of deadly Pakistan mosque explosion

At least 31 people have been killed after a suicide bomber detonated a device at a Shia mosque, according to police.

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What we still don't know about the disappearance of Savannah Guthrie's mother

The BBC's Regan Morris is in Tucson, Arizona, where 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie disappeared from her home almost one week ago.

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Ukrainian soldier thought to be dead calls his family

Nazar Daletskyi's relatives were told he had been killed in 2022, the first year of Russia’s full-scale invasion.

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More than a game: What the Super Bowl means to Americans

NFL fans have flocked to California for Super Bowl LX, where the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks will face off at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara.

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Thoughtful Travel

The controversial airport in Peru's Sacred Valley

Machu Picchu has always been hard to reach, but a new airport will soon change that and bring 200% more visitors to the area – and some area residents aren't happy about it.See more

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How to avoid being a toxic friend

A few simple steps to improve your relationships can help make sure you are the kind of friend you would wish to have yourself.

The surprising physical toll of heartbreak

The pain of an emotional break up could have a surprising physiological explanation.

Why rituals are so important for connection

Michael Norton has spent decades studying why human relationships last. Sharing rituals – from a clink of a glass to Christmas Day traditions – have a powerful positive effect.

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The shadowy world of abandoned oil tankers

A growing number of tankers and other commercial vessels are being ditched by their owners.See more

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Transform your health with Professor Tim Spector

Join health guru Tim Spector as he teaches you about the different aspects of gut health, nutrition and healthy eating habits.

Meet the micro-organisms living inside you

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Why we need to learn to love our bugs

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Understand the makeup of ultra-processed foods

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Why many health foods are not what they seem

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Why we need to wake up to what's making us sick

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Why you need to explore the wonderful chemicals in plants

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Is it worth paying extra for organic produce?

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Tangy natural probiotics to add to your diet

Learn about food fermentation and why it plays a crucial role in supporting a healthy gut microbiome.

The science behind the fasting fad

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US & Canada news

Epstein survivors call for full release of files in video

Millions of files relating to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein have been released by the DOJ but many have redactions.

US news anchor Savannah Guthrie says 'we will pay' in plea for mother's return

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Twenty years is 'a death sentence', son of British media tycoon jailed by China says

A Hong Kong court sentences the 78-year-old British citizen Jimmy Lai to 20 years in prison after he was found guilty of national security offences last December.

Venezuela's opposition says party leader kidnapped hours after being freed

Fifteen killed in latest Lebanon building collapse, as warnings of neglect grow

Revealing names and faces of the victims of Iran's protest crackdown

Business

Japanese stocks surge as Takaichi secures historic election victory

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's Liberal Democratic Party secured 316 out of 465 seats in Sunday's election.

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How Britain became a fried chicken nation

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Sport

Olympic bosses investigate why medals are breaking

Milan-Cortina 2026 organisers say they are "looking closely" at the issue of Olympic medals breaking after several athletes suffered issues with their prizes.

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'Tasty beer': The surprising messages Vikings left behind

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Culture

The painful scene that makes Taxi Driver a classic

Martin Scorsese's groundbreaking New York thriller turns 50 this week. It remains a remarkable piece of work – though its truly defining moment is probably not the one you think.

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Inside Switzerland's extraordinary medieval library

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Inside Italy's secretive food confraternities

Across Italy, ceremonial brotherhoods are sworn to protect historic dishes – from salted cod stew to cured meats – using medieval rituals, velvet robes and fierce culinary devotion.

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The Italian city where life is sweetest in winter

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Earth

Meet the women protecting India's snow leopards

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