Church fresco resembling Italian PM has face scrubbed out
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 20:04:47 GMT
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.
Nintendo Switch becomes gaming giant's best-selling console in history
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 11:51:29 GMT
The Super Mario maker said 155 million units of the console have now been sold overall.
Mahmood defends immigration reforms amid Labour opposition
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 16:10:51 GMT
Around 40 Labour MPs have raised concerns about the impact of the government's proposals.
Severe rail disruption continues after derailment in south-east London
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 19:29:16 GMT
Southern, Thameslink and Gatwick Express rail routes are severely disrupted after a derailment.
Beach huts worth £250k get buried in sand
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 13:38:10 GMT
Harsh winter storms leave the owners needing more than a bucket and spade to dig them out.
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Epstein Files: Police Launch Investigation Into Mandelson
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Peter Mandelson quits the House of Lords as police launch criminal investigation.
Children in Care: How to Fix the Fostering Crisis
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Mouat and Dodds get Team GB off to winning start
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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.
A 'special' snooker player who became a TV star - John Virgo obituary
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 14:23:55 GMT
John Virgo was an excellent snooker player, a hugely popular TV figure, and one of the great voices of his beloved sport.
