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What we know about the abduction of Savannah Guthrie's mother 5 Feb 2026, 4:59 pm

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

I can't sell Mum's retirement flat - and it's costing me thousands 5 Feb 2026, 4:45 pm

Relatives face "never-ending nightmare" of service charge debts as thousands of retirement flats stand empty across England and Wales.

Increase school funding to meet need for special education, MPs urge 5 Feb 2026, 4:42 pm

A cross-party group calls on the government to "align funding to need", as ministers consider SEND reforms.

Can chia seeds and bone broth really 'heal' your gut? 5 Feb 2026, 4:21 pm

Many trending foods contain a "small seed of truth" but are often oversold as miracle products.

US and Iran talks to begin as fears of direct conflict continue 5 Feb 2026, 4:15 pm

The US has built up its military presence in the Middle East in response to Iran's violent crackdown on protests.

We had sex in a Chinese hotel, then found we had been broadcast to thousands 5 Feb 2026, 4:15 pm

A couple who stayed in Shenzhen discovered their intimate moments were filmed as spy-cam porn.

Statin pills much safer than advertised, major review finds 5 Feb 2026, 4:08 pm

The results, in The Lancet journal, come from trials involving more than 120,000 people comparing statins with a dummy drug or placebo.

Number of homeless refugees in England soars, BBC finds 5 Feb 2026, 4:05 pm

Analysis of government data shows numbers increased from 3,560 in 2021/22 to 19,310 in 2024/25.

Weekly quiz: How did this boxer lose his hair during a fight? 5 Feb 2026, 4:04 pm

How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

Ireland must 'stop rot' after Paris humbling 5 Feb 2026, 3:48 pm

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

Norway investigates former PM Jagland over alleged Epstein links 5 Feb 2026, 3:39 pm

Police say Thorbjørn Jagland is suspected of "aggravated corruption", requesting for his immunity to be revoked.

For Thailand's popular progressives, winning the vote is only the first hurdle 5 Feb 2026, 3:36 pm

The country votes again this weekend after three years of political turmoil.

Boy, 15, arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after teacher injured at school 5 Feb 2026, 3:12 pm

The teacher has since been discharged and the teenager remains in custody, police said.

Van Gerwen wins opening Premier League night 5 Feb 2026, 2:55 pm

Michael van Gerwen seals victory on the 2026 Premier League's opening night by beating fellow Dutchman Gian van Veen in the final in Newcastle.

The hotel ice rink producing some of the world's finest curlers 5 Feb 2026, 2:48 pm

Three members of Team Mouat are from Stranraer - home to an ice rink built in a hotel.

France comfortably beat Ireland in Six Nations opener 5 Feb 2026, 2:30 pm

Ruthless France inflict more pain on Ireland as the Six Nations holders open their title defence with a bonus-point victory at a buoyant Stade de France.

Starmer apologises to Epstein victims for believing Mandelson's 'lies' 5 Feb 2026, 2:24 pm

The PM says the depth of the pair's relationship was not known when he was appointed US ambassador.

Trump backs Chagos handover deal, says No 10 5 Feb 2026, 2:02 pm

It comes after the US president suggested last month he could withdraw his support for the deal.

Ruthless France thrash Ireland in Six Nations opener 5 Feb 2026, 2:00 pm

Ruthless France inflict more pain on Ireland as the Six Nations holders open their title defence with a bonus-point victory at a buoyant Stade de France.

Trump's nuclear arms control push with Russia hinges on China 5 Feb 2026, 1:49 pm

As a treaty with Russia expires, the US president says he can get a better deal. Experts warn that could take years.

David Furnish and Sir Elton John 'profoundly affected' by Mail targeting, court told 5 Feb 2026, 1:45 pm

The couple are among seven people suing the publisher of The Daily Mail and The Mail on Sunday for breaches of privacy.

Jacob Elordi: I practised my Northern accent in the bath 5 Feb 2026, 1:23 pm

The Australian actor is starring opposite Margot Robbie in new film, Wuthering Heights, set in Yorkshire.

Molly-Mae Hague announces second pregnancy 5 Feb 2026, 12:48 pm

"Soon to be four," is the caption on a video showing off the TV star's baby bump.

'Winning by being here' - Draper triumphs on return as GB lead Norway 5 Feb 2026, 12:36 pm

Jack Draper says he is "winning by being here" as he makes an emphatic return to help Great Britain take control of their Davis Cup qualifying tie against Norway.

Bad Bunny says he's losing sleep over the Super Bowl 5 Feb 2026, 12:15 pm

The star talked about what to expect at his Super Bowl half time show this weekend.

How penis injections became a Winter Olympic talking point 5 Feb 2026, 10:44 am

The World Anti-Doping Agency could investigate if evidence emerges that male ski jumpers are injecting their penises in a bid to improve sporting performance.

How penis injections became a Winter Olympic talking point 5 Feb 2026, 10:44 am

The World Anti-Doping Agency could investigate if evidence emerges that male ski jumpers are injecting their penises in a bid to improve sporting performance.

Louvre Museum crown left crushed but 'intact' after raid 5 Feb 2026, 10:19 am

The Paris museum issues the first pictures of the crown since the theft, saying it was left "badly deformed".

'I'm not against it' - Fomer GB sprinter Prescod on taking drugs for Enhanced Games 5 Feb 2026, 10:00 am

Former Great Britain sprinter Reece Prescod gives the clearest indication yet that he will take performance-enhancing drugs as part of the controversial Enhanced Games.

'I'm not against it' - Prescod on taking drugs for Enhanced Games 5 Feb 2026, 10:00 am

Former Great Britain sprinter Reece Prescod gives the clearest indication yet that he will take performance-enhancing drugs as part of the controversial Enhanced Games.

Man guilty of murdering girl, 9, playing in street 5 Feb 2026, 8:55 am

Lilia Valutyte was playing outside a shop in Boston, Lincolnshire, when she was stabbed to death.

Leicester docked six points for financial breaches 5 Feb 2026, 8:47 am

Leicester City are docked six points by the English Football League for breaking profit and sustainability rules.

What was the vetting process for Mandelson's appointment as US ambassador? 5 Feb 2026, 7:40 am

The PM has accused Lord Mandelson of lying throughout the process - but what did it involve?

Alton Towers to remove disability pass for people with ADHD and anxiety 5 Feb 2026, 6:39 am

Operator Merlin Entertainments said the pass was no longer working as intended because of increasing demand.

Could this be the beginning of the end for Starmer? 5 Feb 2026, 6:38 am

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

Naked images remained in Epstein files despite outcry 5 Feb 2026, 1:18 am

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

Watch: 'Re-traumatised daily' - Epstein survivor says US shouldn't move on from scandal 4 Feb 2026, 7:19 pm

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

Epstein Files: Police Launch Investigation Into Mandelson 3 Feb 2026, 12:36 pm

Peter Mandelson quits the House of Lords as police launch criminal investigation.

Children in Care: How to Fix the Fostering Crisis 21 Jan 2026, 10:00 pm

Foster carer Louise Allen says the problem isn’t the children, it’s the system.

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