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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.

3 hrs agoWorld

UK PM apologises to Epstein victims for believing Mandelson's 'lies'

Sir Keir Starmer says the depth of the pair's relationship was not known when Mandelson was appointed UK ambassador to the US.

5 hrs agoPolitics

US police believe Savannah Guthrie's missing mother is 'still out there'

Nancy Guthrie's family post their second video message this week appealing for the 84-year-old's release.

3 hrs agoUS & Canada

US healthcare needs fixing, but there's no agreement on how to do it

Is there political will to fix the US' health horror stories?

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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".

9 hrs agoEurope

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.

4 hrs agoAsia

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.

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'Tasty beer': The surprising messages Vikings left behind

Runic inscriptions from the Viking Age still turn up in Sweden 1,000 years after they were written – revealing fascinating stories of love, loss and epic battles.

Meet the women protecting India's snow leopards

The women brave biting cold to count and conserve a predator once seen as a threat in their villages.

Winter Olympics

Your Winter Olympics need-to-know guide in six charts

We are approaching the start of Milan-Cortina 2026 – here's what you need to know in six charts.

Global stars to follow at Milan-Cortina 2026

How penis injections became a Winter Olympic talking point

Quiz: Name every sport at the 2026 Winter Olympics

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Could this be the beginning of the end for UK PM Starmer?

Few Labour MPs are publicly calling for Sir Keir Starmer to go but this is very serious moment for the PM.

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Trump endorses Japan's Takaichi ahead of snap election

It is rare for US presidents to publicly back candidates in foreign elections.

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Canada unveils car industry plan in latest pivot away from US

Canada will roll out incentives for investors and reintroduce rebates for EVs, as Trump's tariffs strain the sector and threaten jobs.

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Statin pills much safer than advertised, major review finds

The results, in The Lancet journal, come from trials involving some 120,000 people, comparing the cholesterol-lowering drugs with a dummy drug or placebo.

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Russia and Ukraine exchange prisoners as peace talks end without breakthrough

The swap - the first since October - sees 157 Ukrainians and 160 Russians returned home.

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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.

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Japanese city cancels cherry blossom festival over badly behaved tourists

"Overtourism" during Japan's iconic blossom season makes life for locals in Fujiyoshida town unmanageable, authorities say.

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The US and Russia's nuclear treaty is dead. What comes next?

The expiration of New START means there are no limits on nuclear weapons between both countries for the first time since 1991.

World

What's happened since Savannah Guthrie's mother disappeared?

Police have offered a $50,000 reward for information on the mother of US news anchor Guthrie, while the FBI says it is reviewing two ransom notes.

US & Canada

At the scene: Muslims killed 'over rejection of extremist ideology' in Nigeria

At least 78 bodies have been buried, while it's feared that more than 170 people were killed altogether.

Africa

Inside Gaza hospital struggling to provide care to newborn babies

More aid has been allowed into Gaza since the ceasefire began three months ago, but the UN says it is nowhere near enough.

Middle East

'Re-traumatised daily': Epstein survivor says US shouldn't move on from scandal

Ashley Rubright tells the BBC she feels vindicated to see accountability for UK associates of Jeffrey Epstein.

US & Canada

How do people feel about Andrew in Sandringham?

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is living on the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk having left Windsor.

Norfolk

Giant phantom jellyfish floating off Argentina

A rare phantom jellyfish has been spotted by scientists exploring the deep sea in the South Atlantic.

Latin America

'Can you shut him up?': Democrat and US treasury secretary clash over Trump's agenda

Congresswoman Maxine Waters and Scott Bessent shouted over each other during a routine Financial Services Committee hearing.

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Culture

The climate change 'masterpiece' dividing readers

Vigil, the new novel from acclaimed writer and Booker Prize-winner George Saunders, centres on a dying oil tycoon and climate change denier. Why is it polarising critics so fiercely?See more

Health and Wellness

The forgotten way medieval people slept

For millennia, people slept in two shifts – once in the evening, and once in the morning. But why? And how did the habit disappear?

Seven foods you should be eating more of

Some common ingredients can have powerfully positive effects on our health. Here are seven worth adding more of to your diet.

How your hormones control your life

Hormones play a vital part in keeping our bodies working properly. But they can also have a powerful – and sometimes negative – effect on our mood and mental health.

Business

Saudi Arabia lifts alcohol ban for rich foreigners - could tourists be next?

Saudi Arabia has started to allow wealthy foreign residents to buy alcohol, will tourists soon be allowed to do the same?See more

US & Canada news

What we know about the abduction of Savannah Guthrie's mother

It's been days since 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie disappeared in the middle of night from her home in Arizona.

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Israeli intelligence chief's brother charged with smuggling cigarettes into Gaza

Bezalel Zini, an Israeli military reservist on active duty, is accused of smuggling 14 cartons of cigarettes in exchange for $117,000.

Remaining worshippers kidnapped in Nigeria church abduction freed

Lebanon says Israel sprayed southern villages with concentrated herbicide

Dozens of Muslims 'massacred' in Nigeria for refusing to join jihadists, says governor

Business

Amazon shares tumble as it joins the Big Tech AI spending spree

Technology stocks have fallen this week as investors appeared wary of the sector's big investment plans.

Bitcoin falls to lowest level since Trump took office

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ChatGPT boss ridiculed for online 'tantrum' over rival's Super Bowl ad

Sport

Ireland must 'stop rot' after Paris humbling

Ireland's heavy defeat by France to open the Six Nations will only further press questions raised by a lacklustre autumn.

Leicester docked six points for financial breaches

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Technology

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Science

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When the Artemis mission lands on the Moon, its crew will have to grapple with a challenging environment and extreme isolation.

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Treasures found on HS2 route stored in secret warehouse

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

Culture

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.

Bad Bunny says he's losing sleep over the Super Bowl

Claire Foy says she had parasites for five years

Robbie Williams: British people are good at devaluing ourselves

Arts

Why Wuthering Heights is so misunderstood

Ever since it was published in the mid-19th Century, Emily Brontë's tale of passionate love and ruthless revenge has captivated fans and confounded critics in equal measure.

The story behind cinema's greatest ever final shot

Inside Italy's forgotten art town

The ancient art of Japanese bonsai

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Rachel McAdams has many fans on the sofa

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Travel

Eight of New Orleans' best live music venues

Singer-songwriter Andrew Duhon shares the best live music in his hometown New Orleans, from acoustic sets at The Tigermen Den to candlelit piano acts at Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar.

A surprising solution for the summer childcare crunch

Inside Switzerland's extraordinary medieval library

Mountain biking on the top of the world in Nepal

World's Table

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.

The mysterious football drink taking Ireland by storm

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

The secret Japanese snack bars hidden in plain sight

Earth

IOC must 'be better' on climate change, chief says

International Olympic Committee president Kirsty Coventry says it must "be better" on climate change after receiving a petition signed by more than 21,000 people who want to stop fossil fuel companies from sponsoring winter sports.

Why a beauty spot in South Africa could be about to run out of water

UK launches plan to tackle 'forever chemicals' amid growing concerns

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