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No-one knows what to expect when you're dying - but hospices helped me 3 Feb 2026, 10:17 pm

Hospices caring for people at the end of their lives are at risk because funding is "unsustainable".

The Scottish estate transformed by King Charles' green vision 3 Feb 2026, 10:10 pm

A landmark documentary examines the King's "harmony" principles around protecting the environment.

Is the evil empire back? How the Patriots rebuilt a broken dynasty 3 Feb 2026, 10:05 pm

BBC Sport looks at how the New England Patriots managed to make such a remarkable turnaround this season to make the Super Bowl, and if it signals the rise of their 'evil empire'.

Inside Reform: Laura Kuenssberg follows Farage's party as it experiences the glare of scrutiny 3 Feb 2026, 9:58 pm

The BBC has spent time interviewing senior figures and witnessing Reform's work at the largest council it runs.

'I've never hit anything so hard': What it's like to be attacked by a shark 3 Feb 2026, 9:58 pm

Peter Smith and his wife were on holiday from Hertfordshire in the Caribbean when a beautiful swim suddenly changed.

'Cops probe Mandelson' and 'Princes of Darkness' 3 Feb 2026, 9:22 pm

Police probe Lord Mandelson's alleged Epstein links and Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's departure from Royal Lodge lead Wednesday's papers.

Draco Malfoy becomes unlikely Lunar New Year mascot in China 3 Feb 2026, 9:08 pm

This year's trendy Lunar New Year decor comes with a stroke of wizardry.

Court system on 'brink of collapse', former senior judge warns 3 Feb 2026, 8:28 pm

An independent review made 130 recommendations - including creating a new criminal justice adviser to the PM - to improve the efficiency of the system.

Ban on phones in schools backed by House of Lords 3 Feb 2026, 7:15 pm

The move comes just weeks after peers supported legislation to ban under-16s in the UK from social media.

'Painful times in my marriage' - Melinda French Gates reacts to ex-husband in Epstein files 3 Feb 2026, 7:03 pm

She said her ex-husband and others named in the Epstein files need to answer whatever questions remain.

Chris Mason: Mandelson revelations a scandal on another level 3 Feb 2026, 6:14 pm

Sir Keir Starmer's decision to send Lord Mandelson to Washington a year ago gives this row political salience, the BBC's political editor writes.

Investigator 'did unlawful stuff' regarding Harry, court hears 3 Feb 2026, 5:51 pm

In written evidence, Dan Portley-Hanks said the Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday were his "best client and biggest payer".

Andrew moves out of Royal Lodge home 3 Feb 2026, 5:02 pm

The former prince left Royal Lodge on Monday night and is living in a temporary property on the Sandringham Estate, the BBC understands.

How we decluttered our home and you can too 3 Feb 2026, 4:40 pm

Four people who have successfully reduced the amount of stuff they have explain how they did it.

Police told to reinvestigate man's death after suspected blackmail on Grindr 3 Feb 2026, 4:36 pm

A new report says police missed opportunities to gather evidence and took too long to deal with complaints.

Government pledges 10,000 new foster care places in England 3 Feb 2026, 4:34 pm

Rule changes aim to create thousands of new foster places and help full-time workers.

'Never imagined this': Indian village grapples with interfaith couple's killing 3 Feb 2026, 4:32 pm

Police say they were beaten to death, allegedly by the woman's three brothers, who have been arrested.

'Years in the making' - are Arsenal ready to shed 'nearly-men' tag? 3 Feb 2026, 3:29 pm

Arsenal have moved a step closer to winning their first major silverware since 2020 by beating Chelsea 4-2 on aggregate in the Carabao Cup semi-final.

Three quarters of patients will survive cancer by 2035, government promises 3 Feb 2026, 3:21 pm

There are plans for earlier diagnosis and faster treatment in England but experts worry about lack of staff.

The Chinese planemaker taking on Boeing and Airbus 3 Feb 2026, 3:04 pm

Comac's passenger jet is attracting customers in South East Asia where demand for affordable aircraft is growing.

Chelsea adopt Match of the Day tactic to stop Arsenal set-piece threat 3 Feb 2026, 2:58 pm

Despite losing their Carabao Cup semi-final, Chelsea attempted a new way of stopping Arsenal set-pieces - just days after a similar suggestion on Match of the Day.

Fourteen migrants dead after collision with Greek coastguard boat 3 Feb 2026, 2:41 pm

The coastguard said a pursuit was under way at the time of the collision, near the island of Chios.

'It hurts me' - Guardiola vows to speak up on conflicts 3 Feb 2026, 2:30 pm

Pep Guardiola has spoken passionately about children being killed and injured in conflict zones across the world, saying the footage he sees "hurts me".

Trial of Norway crown princess's son hears tearful account in rape trial 3 Feb 2026, 2:27 pm

The first alleged victim begins giving evidence in Marius Borg Høiby's trial for rape and more than 30 other alleged offences.

Mandelson investigated by police over claims he leaked information to Epstein 3 Feb 2026, 2:18 pm

The former Labour minister faces allegations of misconduct in public office when he was business secretary.

Police assess allegation Epstein sent second woman to UK for sex with Andrew 3 Feb 2026, 12:53 pm

The encounter allegedly occurred at the former prince's residence, Royal Lodge, in 2010.

Bus driver who was sacked for punching thief protected me, says theft victim 3 Feb 2026, 12:15 pm

Kartalin Kaszas is grateful to bus driver Mark Hehir for intervening in a "terrifying" situation.

US says it shot down Iranian drone flying towards aircraft carrier 3 Feb 2026, 10:45 am

A US military spokesman says the drone was shot down while approaching an American vessel in the Arabian Sea.

England sweep Sri Lanka series in low-scoring thriller 3 Feb 2026, 10:37 am

England successfully defend a target of 129 to win by 12 runs against Sri Lanka in an enthralling contest, completing a 3-0 T20 series sweep.

Gazans returning through Rafah crossing describe checks by Palestinian militia 3 Feb 2026, 10:31 am

One Palestinian woman said members of the Israel-linked militia searched them and their belongings at an Israeli checkpoint inside Gaza.

Watch: BBC on the front line with Colombia's war on drugs 3 Feb 2026, 9:08 am

BBC Senior international correspondent Orla Guerin joined a special operation over Colombia's cocaine heartland, tasked with destroying crude cocaine labs hidden deep in the jungle.

Sarah Ferguson emails to Epstein show increasing desperation 3 Feb 2026, 7:45 am

The messages from the former Duchess of York appear to show her saying she feels "traumatised and alone".

Thousands of Epstein documents taken down after victims identified 3 Feb 2026, 7:26 am

The US Department of Justice faces criticism from victims after names and unredacted images included in latest release.

'I don't want regrets' - Vonn hopes to compete at Olympics despite ACL injury 3 Feb 2026, 7:19 am

Lindsey Vonn has ruptured her left anterior cruciate ligament but is still "very hopeful" she can compete at the Winter Olympics.

'I was thinking about mum': Boy, 13, swims for hours to save family swept out to sea 3 Feb 2026, 5:19 am

Austin Appelbee recounts his 'superhuman' swim which saved the lives of his mother and siblings in Australia.

Epstein Files: Mandelson Reported To The Police 2 Feb 2026, 2:02 pm

Latest Epstein files suggest Mandelson sent government information to Epstein.

Americanswers… On 5 Live! Do the new Epstein files "absolve" Trump? 2 Feb 2026, 10:56 am

And why is the president threatening to sue Grammy host Trevor Noah over an Epstein joke?

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