The Mandelson vetting row has reignited questions over the PM’s future just two weeks before crucial elections in Scotland, Wales and England. Read full story Author:
No 10 says Falklands sovereignty rests with UK after report of US ‘review’
An internal Pentagon document reportedly raised the prospect of a change in position in retaliation for the UK not joining the Iran war. Read full story Author:
Epstein housed victims in London flats after Met chose not to investigate him, BBC reveals
The revelations intensify concerns about repeated police decisions not to investigate 2015 trafficking claims. Read full story Author:
The assisted dying bill has failed but the debate isn’t over
In June 2025 MPs backed the legislation but now it has run out of time to become law. Read full story Author:
Man given life sentence for rape and religiously aggravated assault of Sikh woman
A judge tells John Ashby, 32, that he will serve at least 14 years in prison for the attack. Read full story Author:
Running marathons for our girls has made us closer, say dads of Southport victims
Sergio Aguiar and David Stancombe run the London Marathon together in memory of Alice and Elsie. Read full story Author:
Benjamin Netanyahu treated for early-stage prostate cancer
The Israeli prime minister says he is “in excellent physical condition” after having a malignant tumour removed. Read full story Author:
US justice department drops probe into Fed chairman Jerome Powell
President Donald Trump had accused Powell of improper cost overruns in renovating the Fed’s building. Read full story Author:
UK cyber chiefs say it’s time to ditch passwords for passkeys – what are they?
Passwords have long been the default way we secure accounts online but the NCSC has said passkeys are a better option. Read full story Author:
Stock markets are too high and set to fall, says Bank of England deputy
It is unusual for a senior figure at the Bank to be so forthright on market movements. Read full story Author:
Ringo Starr: ‘I made all my mistakes on stage’
Beatles star reveals all about his new country album, being a Sir and coming up with the phrase A Hard Day’s Night. Read full story Author:
Watch: ‘A dangerous standoff’ as Strait of Hormuz blockade continues
The US and Iran’s rival blockades of the Strait of Hormuz have become a “test of wills”, says Lyse Doucet. Read full story Author:
Nato says ‘no provision’ to expel members after report US could seek to suspend Spain
An internal Pentagon email reportedly outlines options to punish allies over a perceived lack of support for Iran war. Read full story Author:
Couple discovers Lebanon home destroyed by Israel from satellite image
Joe Elias contacted BBC Verify following reports that his village was among several destroyed by Israeli forces. Read full story Author:
Falklands is a pressure point for the UK – and the US knows it
This story will make greater waves in the UK than in the US, which for Donald Trump is an opportunity for leverage, Joe Inwood writes. Read full story Author:
Watch: How the Kremlin’s internet crackdown is frustrating Russians
Officials say the restrictions are for public safety, but businesses and the public are feeling the impact. Read full story Author:
Headscarf with a beret: Muslim designers showcase floral dresses and boxy streetwear in Paris
Some young attendees say the event demonstrated a more inclusive French culture taking shape. Read full story Author:
Weekly quiz: What did Madonna lose at Coachella?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days? Read full story Author:
How Lineker and Neville became rival media moguls
BBC sports editor Dan Roan examines how Gary Lineker and Gary Neville became two of the biggest players in a rapidly changing media industry. Read full story Author:
Which airlines are cancelling flights to the UK – and what can you do?
Airlines are putting up prices and cancelling flights in response to higher jet fuel prices. Read full story Author: