BBC
January 2026
Second Epstein victim claims she was sent to UK for sex with Andrew, lawyer says
We’re talking about at least one woman who was sent by Jeffrey Epstein over to Prince Andrew,
These censures are deemed necessary, notwithstanding the fact that he continues to deny the allegations against him."
Judge orders release of five-year-old detained by ICE in Minneapolis
The case has its genesis in the ill-conceived and incompetently-implemented government pursuit of daily deportation quotas, apparently even if it requires traumatizing children,
Observing human behavior confirms that for some among us, the perfidious lust for unbridled power and the imposition of cruelty in its quest know no bounds and are bereft of human decency,
Andrew should testify to US Congress, Starmer suggests after new photos
They include images appearing to show Andrew kneeling over a female lying on the ground and an email exchange indicating Epstein invited Mountbatten-Windsor to have dinner with a 26-year-old Russian woman
But yes, in terms of testifying, I have always said anybody who has got information should be prepared to share that information in whatever form they are asked to do that because you can’t be victim-centered if you’re not prepared to do that,
Of course. I am in Geneva until the morning of 22nd but would be delighted to see her. Will she be bringing a message from you? Please give her my contact details to get in touch."
I have never been more touched by a friends [sic] kindness than your compliment to me in front of my girls.”
I will wire your loan amount immediately"... Just a brief note to thank you for the money which arrived in my account this morning."
I've nothing more to say on Peter Mandelson,
Coast Guard suspends search for missing crew after boat sinks off Massachusetts
I am praying for the crew, and my heart goes out to their loved ones and all Gloucester fishing families during this awful time,
The skipper of this vessel is well known to all of us,
Emails show US Commerce Secretary Lutnick planned Epstein island visit
Billionaire businessman and US Commerce Department Secretary Howard Lutnick planned a visit to Jeffrey Epstein's island with his family, emails show — years after Lutnick claimed to have cut off ties with the convicted paedophile
'I've lost £25,000 after flooding damaged my cafe'
If we were on a hill it'd be great but we'd be a windmill not a watermill,
Labour peer and former FA chairman Lord Triesman dies aged 82
Born David Triesman in London, he joined Blair's government as Foreign Office minister in 2004, and sat on several prominent select committees, holding an active role in House of Lords until his death
Five killed in gas explosions in Iran, officials say
It comes as tensions persist in the region after a build-up of US forces in the Gulf and pressure from President Donald Trump that Tehran strike a deal on its nuclear programme
My colleagues will give more details in the next few hours,
Teenager arrested after boy found with stab wounds
Man arrested after businesses vandalised
Council workers assaulted following altercation
An unknown male had approached the council workers and began being verbally abusive towards them, before physically assaulting them."
He was then joined by a second, unknown male, who also physically assaulted the men,
Flood-affected care home resident helped to hospital
The fire station people were very good and the police, I think, were there to help as well, so I'm eternally grateful and I think my wife was as well,
Today, all residents and staff were said to be in a good spirits,
[Janice] is in a wheelchair and there was absolutely no access for wheelchairs or ordinary human beings because the carers themselves had to go through a hedge and then walk up a higher terrain to get into the residential home."
Rejoin EU choose Joseph O'Meachair for by-election
Musk's SpaceX applies to launch 1m satellites into orbit
The satellites will actually be so far apart that it will be hard to see from one to another. Space is so vast as to be beyond comprehension."
The hospital deaths that could lead to criminal charges
Protesters bid to save the 'heart' of Margate
It would be very important for Margate, and the whole world, because everybody from around the world knows it... and I know when it comes back, there will be a flood of people waiting to ride it."
My grandchildren are here with me because they love the Scenic [Railway] too,
It needs to have those cheers, and laughter and love — that's what it needs, that's what brings it to life."
Starmer invites Japan PM to UK after Tokyo talks
I look forward to our dinner in a moment, and to the meeting that I hope we will have,
I think the most important thing from the Japanese perspective is the timing of this visit, which is right in the middle of a major election,
Motorcyclist seriously hurt in crash
Latest Epstein revelations dig even deeper hole for Andrew
I urgently need 20,000 pounds for rent today. The landlord has threatened to go to the newspapers if I don’t pay. Any brainwaves?”
So long as I delegate any responsibility to invest then there are no problems,
The only time I recall them meeting was at my home in 2001 in London — you have published a photo. They did not have sex. They may have met again in New York but I categorically state that Prince Andrew did not grope Ms xxx. Nor did they have sex. There was no orgy in Little St James,
Green Party councillor cleared by Charity Commission
We take very seriously any alleged links between a charity and extremism or terrorism. Such links are abhorrent, and corrosive to the trust on which the charitable sector depends,
From the outset, I have said that this was a single mistake, made without malicious intent, corrected promptly, and followed by reflection and reform,
It is right that regulators act robustly where there is wrongdoing, but it is equally vital that mistakes are judged in context, and that accountability does not become punishment for its own sake
King's visit leaves joggers 'speechless'
A heartfelt thank you to His Majesty The King for greeting us on the first lap of Sandringham parkrun in the beautiful setting of the Sandringham Estate this morning,
Seven deaths now probed for potential links to Glasgow hospital infections
A thorough and independent investigation into the deaths is ongoing and the families will continue to be kept updated in relation to any significant developments."
When I first raised concerns with the authorities many years ago, I had no thought that those concerns would one day involve my daughter's death,
How do I vote in the Gateshead council elections?
When are the local elections in Sunderland?
Manhunt for wanted person in attempted murder investigation
A woman is in a stable condition in hospital following an incident in Carmarthen Park, Carmarthenshire, on Thursday between 15:00 and 16:00 GMT