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UK PM apologises to Epstein victims for appointing Mandelson and 'believing his lies'

Meanwhile, No 10 says the PM has "full confidence" in chief adviser Morgan McSweeney, despite pressure over the 2024 appointment of Lord Mandelson as US ambassador.

Could this be the beginning of the end for Starmer?

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

3 hrs agoPolitics

Watch: 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.

11 hrs agoMiddle East

Frenchman cleared of drug trafficking returns from Malaysia

Tom Félix, 34, was arrested in 2023 as he was preparing to open a restaurant in the country.

4 hrs agoWorld

55,000 Ukrainian soldiers killed in war with Russia, Zelensky says

The Ukrainian president also said a large number of people were "officially missing", meaning the total death toll is thought to be much higher.

3 hrs agoEurope

Gen Z toppled an autocrat - but old guard tipped to win Bangladesh vote

A student uprising promised a new dawn in Bangladesh but old parties are tipped to win a landmark election.

17 hrs agoAsia

US and Iran agree to hold nuclear talks in Oman on Friday

The talks had appeared to be in jeopardy, with the two countries at odds over the location and parameters.

3 hrs agoWorld

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.

4 hrs agoAsia

Political row erupts in India over ex-army chief's unpublished memoir

Growing calls in India to restrict children's social media use

Warning of long airport queues under new EU border control system

Period blood test could offer less invasive alternative to cervical screening

Suspect identified in disappearance of four-year-old in Australian outback

Epstein files

Noam Chomsky advised Epstein about 'horrible' media coverage, files show

The exchange was among the latest release of files from the US government's investigation into Epstein.

Naked images remained in Epstein files despite outcry

Four images seen by BBC Verify show partially clothed women with their faces and bodies unredacted.

Email appears to confirm Andrew and Virginia Giuffre photo is real

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

Watch: '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.

Trump says America should move on from Epstein - it may not be that easy

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

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A global craze for Korean culture is making its humblest snacks unaffordable

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

18 hrs agoAsia

'We're in hell': Mum faces two-year wait for answers about her daughter's LA death

Jill Bunyan wants to know what happened to her daughter June, whose dismembered body was found in her flat in California last year.

11 hrs agoGlasgow & West Scotland

How Target found itself under fire over Minnesota ICE raids

Workers are writing letters, staging strikes and in some cases resigning over how bosses are handling the immigration crackdown.

4 hrs agoBusiness

Silence and inaction - how audio helped prove captain guilty of North Sea tanker crash

The top detective investigating the tanker collision says there were early signs of gross negligence from Vladimir Motin

4 hrs agoBusiness

Gen Z toppled an autocrat - but old guard tipped to win Bangladesh vote

A student uprising promised a new dawn in Bangladesh but old parties are tipped to win a landmark election.

17 hrs agoAsia

Robbie Williams: British people are good at devaluing ourselves

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

17 hrs agoCulture

Fearing Russia will seize her town, war widow moves husband's grave to Kyiv

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

19 hrs agoEurope

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Watch: Images, cassettes and high-profile figures from Epstein files

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How do people feel about Andrew in Sandringham?

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

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

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Watch: Giant phantom jellyfish floating off Argentina

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

At least 78 bodies have been buried, while there are fears that around 170 people were killed altogether.

3 hrs agoAfrica

36 UK infants ill after drinking contaminated baby formula

It comes after some batches made by Nestle and Danone were recalled after being contaminated with a toxin.

6 hrs agoHealth

Suspect identified in disappearance of four-year-old in Australian outback

Gus Lamont was last seen playing outside his home on a remote sheep station on 27 September.

10 hrs agoAustralia

Newly discovered Michelangelo foot sketch could fetch up to £1.5m

Experts at Christie's say it is a foot sketch of the Libyan Sibyl which was later painted on the Sistine Chapel ceiling.

35 mins agoUS & Canada

Frenchman cleared of drug trafficking returns from Malaysia

Tom Félix, 34, was arrested in 2023 as he was preparing to open a restaurant in the country.

4 hrs agoWorld

At least 30 deaths in small boat crossing avoidable, inquiry finds

Inquiry chair Sir Ross Cranston said "systemic failures" by authorities had led to the deadliest Channel small-boat incident on record.

31 mins agoUK

Rights groups say China detained two journalists over corruption report

Liu Hu and Wu Yingjiao have been reportedly detained after exposing corruption by a senior official in Sichuan.

2 days agoAsia

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Who is in the Epstein files?

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Naked images remained in Epstein files despite outcry

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Thousands of Epstein documents taken down after victims identified

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Japanese city cancels cherry blossom festival over badly behaved tourists

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Political row erupts in India over ex-army chief's unpublished memoir

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Warning of long airport queues under new EU border control system

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US and Iran agree to hold nuclear talks in Oman on Friday

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Teacher who had sex with two pupils struck off

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Could this be the beginning of the end for Starmer?

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Photos released in Epstein files appear to show Andrew on all fours over female

Sport

Leicester docked six points for financial breaches

Leicester City are docked six points by the English Football League for breaching financial rules.

22 mins agoLeicesterLIVE

Davis Cup: GB's Draper makes return for tie against Norway - live text

Jack Draper makes his return after almost six months out with injury as Great Britain face Norway in the first round of Davis Cup qualifying - watch and follow live.

Raducanu storms into Transylvania semi-finals

British number one Emma Raducanu storms into the semi-finals of the Transylvania Open with a commanding victory over Poland's Maja Chwalinska.

34 mins agoTennis

Are Chelsea-Strasbourg transfer deals bad for football?

Chelsea and Strasbourg have completed 12 transfer deals this summer. Is it out of the ordinary, and might Fifa get involved?

5 hrs agoChelsea

Arsenal lack of respect behind outburst - Rosenior

Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior says Arsenal were affecting his side's warm-up prior to the second leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final at Emirates Stadium.

2 hrs agoPremier League

It started with a video tape in 1986 - will it end with a Super Bowl ring?

Aden Durde's journey to Sunday's Super Bowl is not just unusual, it's unique. The Briton's love of the NFL began with a 1986 video cassette - now he is coaching in sport's biggest game.

5 hrs agoAmerican Football

Rees-Zammit at full-back for Wales against England

Wales name Louis Rees-Zammit at full-back for their Six Nations opener against England at Allianz Stadium in Twickenham on Saturday.

6 hrs agoWelsh Rugby