Police Scotland has been fined £66,000 by a watchdog after it failed to protect sensitive personal information. Read full story Author:
Where did fridge-carrying fundraiser’s donations go?
Teesside charity’s ex-staff question where donations were spent but its founder denies wrongdoing. Read full story Author:
Sly fox sneaks on to cargo ship in Southampton and arrives in New York
The animal that stowed away on the vessel is now in the care of the Bronx Zoo with veterinary staff. Read full story Author:
‘What if we’re left with ruins?’: Doubts creep in for Iranians who supported war
Teachers, engineers and shopkeepers tell the BBC they fear Iran falling into chaos. Read full story Author:
Iran steps up attacks on energy targets as tankers hit
Iranian attacks are reported in Bahrain and Oman as two foreign fuel tankers are hit near Iraq. Read full story Author:
How Iran war laid bare the world’s reliance on Gulf oil and gas
Countries around the world are feeling the impact of the conflict and the resulting energy price shock. Read full story Author:
Israel pounds Beirut suburbs after Hezbollah launches rocket barrage
Some Israeli strikes also hit other parts of the Lebanese capital, with eight people reportedly killed along the seafront. Read full story Author:
‘Fingers on the trigger’: Deadly warnings for Iranians being urged to take action
Iran’s police chief has warned that his forces would treat anyone taking to the streets “at the enemy’s request” as an enemy. Read full story Author:
How a lost suitcase led to a two-year £4,500 legal wrangle with Ryanair
Rosie McGrane says her case never arrived when she travelled from Edinburgh to Copenhagen with Ryanair in September 2023. Read full story Author:
My identity was stolen and someone is using it to catfish men – it’s terrifying
For four years, Sasha-Jay’s photos have been stolen from social media to impersonate her online. Read full story Author:
The 24 hours that damaged the Premier League’s best-in-the-world reputation
Phil McNulty examines the state of the Premier League after none of its six Champions League entrants won this week. Read full story Author:
‘A furry ball of love’ – meet Pickle, ParalympicsGB’s 26th team member
Guide dog Pickle has been stealing the spotlight in Milan-Cortina. Read full story Author:
The Christian-Muslim couple who are fasting for Lent and Ramadan at the same time
Ramadan and Lent haven’t overlapped since 1993 and couples like Olanrewaju and Kaosara in Nigeria are observing them together. Read full story Author:
Chris Mason: There may be no knockout blows from Mandelson files but it’s far from over
This first digital document drop about the prime minister’s decision to appoint Lord Mandelson as US ambassador is interesting, but not explosive. Read full story Author:
Iconic and a huge challenge – Ruth Jones on her role in Austen-inspired comedy
Ruth Jones and Richard E Grant star in new BBC drama The Other Bennet Sister Read full story Author:
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 leads Bafta Games Awards nominations
The French-made role-playing game picks up 12 nominations at the ceremony celebrating video games. Read full story Author:
Epstein used modelling agent to recruit girls, Brazilian women tell BBC
Modelling agent used businesses to recruit girls and arrange US visas to visit Jeffrey Epstein, Brazilian women tell BBC. Read full story Author:
Strictly star Amber Davies takes break from Legally Blonde musical
The actress says trying to recover from an illness while performing “is getting me and my health NOWHERE”. Read full story Author:
Hozier, Jessie Buckley and Bruce Springsteen record Shane MacGowan tribute album
The album will also feature Primal Scream, David Gray, Jessie Buckley, Johnny Depp and Kate Moss. Read full story Author:
China approves ‘ethnic unity’ law requiring minorities to learn Mandarin
The law states that children should be taught Mandarin before kindergarten, until the end of high school. Read full story Author: