The PM is facing calls to resign over the revelation that Lord Mandelson did not pass security checks. Read full story Author:
Key questions facing government over Mandelson checks
It’s emerged that Lord Mandelson did not pass inital security vetting checks ahead of taking up the role of ambassador to the United States. Read full story Author:
Paul Quinn guilty of 2003 rape that saw innocent man jailed for 17 years
Paul Quinn, 52, is found guilty of the rape for which Andrew Malkinson was jailed for 17 years. Read full story Author:
Former Radio 1 DJ and Live Aid presenter Andy Kershaw dies aged 66
The broadcaster was known for his eclectic taste and for helping champion world music on BBC Radio 1. Read full story Author:
No evidence Epsom rape took place as reported, say police
The reported attack had caused concern and prompted protests calling for more details from police. Read full story Author:
Nursery worker jailed over death of toddler restrained during nap time
Noah Sibanda died “alone, scared and in pain”, his mother says. Read full story Author:
Kensington Gardens shut after claims of drones near Israeli embassy
It comes after a group claimed to have targeted the Israeli Embassy in an online video post. Read full story Author:
Lamborghini among 160,000 cars seized as uninsured driving reaches 17-year high
Seizure numbers hit a 17-year high as an estimated 300,000 uninsured vehicles are driven each day. Read full story Author:
Hope Street actor Finnian Garbutt dies aged 28
The actor, known for his role in BBC police drama Hope Street, has died “peacefully at home”. Read full story Author:
Finance ministers and top bankers raise serious concerns about Mythos AI model
Experts say Mythos potentially has an unprecedented ability to identify and exploit cyber-security weaknesses. Read full story Author:
Conservative US town grapples with potential ICE detention centre
The BBC spoke to residents in Social Circle, Georgia, where the Department of Homeland Security could transform an empty warehouse into a detention centre. Read full story Author:
How two ceasefires and opening of Hormuz could boost Iran talks
Some kind of diplomatic progress is now under way, but is it enough to prevent a return to war? Read full story Author:
Oil prices plunge as Iran says Strait of Hormuz ‘open’ during ceasefire
Brent crude sinks by a tenth after Iran says the key waterway is open for commercial ships for the rest of the ceasefire. Read full story Author:
Some Iran-linked ships have crossed US blockade, data suggests
At least four vessels tracked from Iranian ports appear to have crossed a US blockade line in the Gulf of Oman, analysis of ship-tracking data suggests. Read full story Author:
Ceasefire with Israel brings respite to Lebanon, but obstacles to peace remain
The halt to weeks of fighting is being celebrated in Lebanon, but it will be difficult to ensure it lasts. Read full story Author:
Iranian footballers say Australia has given them ‘hope’ for safe future
The duo had sought aslyum after their football team did not sing the national anthem during a match. Read full story Author:
Avengers reassemble and Ariana meets the Fockers – Hollywood studios preview new movies
Some of the most hotly anticipated new films of the next couple of years are previewed at CinemaCon. Read full story Author:
How developed vetting works – and what happens when someone fails it
The former US ambassador was given a security clearance despite concerns being raised during checks. Read full story Author:
Mum describes nightmare after son died during nursery naptime
Noah Sibanda died after being put down for a nap at a Dudley nursery. Read full story Author:
Can Oli Sykes still scream? Bring Me The Horizon re-recording debut 2006 album
The band is revisiting debut deathcore album Count Your Blessings to mark its 20th anniversary. Read full story Author: