Chris Mason: A grim week for Starmer – but things could be about to get worse
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:53:02 GMT
The Mandelson vetting row has reignited questions over the PM's future just two weeks before crucial elections in Scotland, Wales and England.
No 10 says Falklands sovereignty rests with UK after report of US 'review'
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:19:56 GMT
An internal Pentagon document reportedly raised the prospect of a change in position in retaliation for the UK not joining the Iran war.
Epstein housed victims in London flats after Met chose not to investigate him, BBC reveals
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 05:00:03 GMT
The revelations intensify concerns about repeated police decisions not to investigate 2015 trafficking claims.
The assisted dying bill has failed but the debate isn't over
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:45:51 GMT
In June 2025 MPs backed the legislation but now it has run out of time to become law.
Man given life sentence for rape and religiously aggravated assault of Sikh woman
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:15:04 GMT
A judge tells John Ashby, 32, that he will serve at least 14 years in prison for the attack.
Watch: How the Kremlin's internet crackdown is frustrating Russians
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:19:37 GMT
Officials say the restrictions are for public safety, but businesses and the public are feeling the impact.
Benjamin Netanyahu treated for early-stage prostate cancer
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:49:29 GMT
The Israeli prime minister says he is "in excellent physical condition" after having a malignant tumour removed.
Mandelson under formal investigation by EU's anti-fraud office
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:18:19 GMT
The EU's anti-fraud office confirms it has "sufficient information" to launch an investigation, but does not say if it involves fraud.
UK cyber chiefs say it's time to ditch passwords for passkeys - what are they?
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:40:23 GMT
Passwords have long been the default way we secure accounts online but the NCSC has said passkeys are a better option.
Israeli police investigate after officers 'cut Palestinian flag' from skullcap
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:20:10 GMT
The British Israeli man says he was detained after someone took offence at his kippah embroidered with Israeli and Palestinian flags.
