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Chris Mason: Mandelson nightmare haunts Starmer again

Chris Mason: Mandelson nightmare haunts Starmer again

April 17, 2026

The prime minister is believed to be absolutely furious over the handling of Lord Mandelson's vetting, Chris Mason writes.

Finance ministers and top bankers raise serious concerns about Mythos AI model

Finance ministers and top bankers raise serious concerns about Mythos AI model

April 17, 2026

Experts say Mythos potentially has an unprecedented ability to identify and exploit cybersecurity weaknesses.

Singer D4vd arrested on suspicion of murdering teenage girl

Singer D4vd arrested on suspicion of murdering teenage girl

April 17, 2026

The remains of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez were found in the singer's car last year.

Harry and Meghan meet Bondi shooting survivors

Harry and Meghan meet Bondi shooting survivors

April 17, 2026

On the fourth day of their Australian visit, the royal couple pay tribute to the 15 people killed in the Bondi shooting.

Rising value of Pokémon cards sparks smash and grab crime spree

Rising value of Pokémon cards sparks smash and grab crime spree

April 17, 2026

Small shops across the UK are being targeted by thieves stealing collectibles worth thousands of pounds.

UK seeks closer EU ties in volatile times - but at what cost?

UK seeks closer EU ties in volatile times - but at what cost?

April 17, 2026

The UK is adopting a "ruthlessly pragmatic" approach to becoming closer to its European neighbours, the UK's EU minister tells the BBC.

Judge halts above-ground construction of Trump's White House ballroom

Judge halts above-ground construction of Trump's White House ballroom

April 16, 2026

The judge allows the underground bunker portion of the project to proceed, while the US president says the ballroom "is needed now".

Artemis commander tells BBC about 'powerful' moment crater named after his late wife

Artemis commander tells BBC about 'powerful' moment crater named after his late wife

April 17, 2026

Reid Wiseman’s two daughters were in Nasa’s mission control room for the naming of the “Carroll” crater in honour of the commander’s late wife.

South Korea's runaway wolf finally captured after nine-day search

South Korea's runaway wolf finally captured after nine-day search

April 17, 2026

The search has been marked by twists and turns, gripping South Korea and even inspiring a meme coin.

Champions League in the Championship? Forest's juggling act goes on

Champions League in the Championship? Forest's juggling act goes on

April 16, 2026

Nottingham Forest continue their remarkable Europa League run - but does it only increase the pressure on staying in the Premier League?

What we know about the ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel

What we know about the ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel

April 17, 2026

A 10-day truce between the two countries is now in effect, with Iran-backed Hezbollah voicing support, as negotiations continue between the US and Iran.

Lyse Doucet in Iran: Destruction shows huge civilian cost of the war

Lyse Doucet in Iran: Destruction shows huge civilian cost of the war

April 16, 2026

While military targets have been struck in Iran, civilian areas have too, showing the stark reality of the war.

Satellite images reveal scale of Israeli demolitions as Lebanese villages destroyed

Satellite images reveal scale of Israeli demolitions as Lebanese villages destroyed

April 16, 2026

BBC Verify analysis found more than 1,400 buildings had been destroyed since 2 March.

No issues with UK fuel supply, says Reeves

No issues with UK fuel supply, says Reeves

April 16, 2026

The chancellor was speaking at the end of the International Monetary Fund meeting in Washington.

Is the UK finally waking up to the power of video games?

Is the UK finally waking up to the power of video games?

April 17, 2026

The UK's biggest video games awards cap off a week of big announcements, but will they change anything?

Christine Baranski says West End debut is a 'dream come true'

Christine Baranski says West End debut is a 'dream come true'

April 17, 2026

The US actress will star opposite Richard E Grant in a new production of Noel Coward's comedy Hay Fever.

Malala's brother Khushal on fleeing the Taliban and facing the manosphere

Malala's brother Khushal on fleeing the Taliban and facing the manosphere

April 16, 2026

Khushal Yousafzai has been opening up to BBC Asian Network about the impact of one day in 2012.

The Papers: 'Starmer in peril' and 'Gunners hero dead'

The Papers: 'Starmer in peril' and 'Gunners hero dead'

April 17, 2026

Calls for PM to resign over Mandelson vetting and ex-Arsenal goalie's 'train horror' death leads the papers.

'I was tortured and lost my hand' - one student's struggle to get an education in Nigeria

'I was tortured and lost my hand' - one student's struggle to get an education in Nigeria

April 17, 2026

The BBC speaks to a student who pushed for his his toe print to be taken to verify his identity.

Weekly quiz: What did Trump say about the Pope?

Weekly quiz: What did Trump say about the Pope?

April 16, 2026

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

School shootings a new trauma for Turkey as nation mourns

School shootings a new trauma for Turkey as nation mourns

April 16, 2026

An expert tells the BBC the attack in Kahramanmaras was a tragedy but "not a surprise".

Rain set to ease for the weekend as sunshine returns

Rain set to ease for the weekend as sunshine returns

April 17, 2026

After April showers and thunderstorms this week, the weather will settle down this weekend and into next week as Simon King explains.

Peacock terrorises 92-year-old farmer's chickens

Peacock terrorises 92-year-old farmer's chickens

April 17, 2026

The peacock initially got along with the chickens before running riot on the farm, the farmer says.

Australia's most decorated living soldier granted bail over war crime charges

Australia's most decorated living soldier granted bail over war crime charges

April 17, 2026

Lawyers argued that Ben Roberts-Smith wouldn't be able to defend himself properly from prison.

Lana Del Rey to sing theme for new James Bond game

Lana Del Rey to sing theme for new James Bond game

April 16, 2026

The Summertime Sadness star has been keen to add her voice to the Bond franchise for a number of years.

Naples bank robbers hold 25 people hostage then vanish through tunnel

Naples bank robbers hold 25 people hostage then vanish through tunnel

April 16, 2026

The armed men reportedly evaded capture by escaping through the city's sewer system.

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Mandelson Failed Security Vetting…Who Knew What, When?

Mandelson Failed Security Vetting…Who Knew What, When?

April 16, 2026

Starmer did not know Mandelson failed vetting, government says

Has Trump given up on the midterms?

Has Trump given up on the midterms?

April 15, 2026

The president is losing public support over the Iran war.

Imagine a world where no one has heard of The Beatles

Imagine a world where no one has heard of The Beatles

April 15, 2026

An unsuccessful singer-songwriter wakes up in a world where no-one remembers The Beatles.

Champions League in the Championship? Forest's juggling act goes on

Champions League in the Championship? Forest's juggling act goes on

April 16, 2026

Nottingham Forest continue their remarkable Europa League run - but does it only increase the pressure on staying in the Premier League?

Italy made me a manager when England 'discouraged' me - Cole

Italy made me a manager when England 'discouraged' me - Cole

April 16, 2026

Ashley Cole won 107 caps for England, seventh on the all‑time list, but says he was "discouraged" by those in the football pyramid from becoming a head coach.

Spectacular European nights the new normal for Villa under Emery

Spectacular European nights the new normal for Villa under Emery

April 17, 2026

Ten years ago, Aston Villa were relegated to English football's second tier for the first time since 1987. Now they are in their second European semi-final in three seasons.

Is this the beginning of the end for LIV Golf?

Is this the beginning of the end for LIV Golf?

April 16, 2026

With speculation continuing over LIV Golf's future, BBC Sport analyses whether the breakaway tour will continue.

'I'd run the M4 naked' - Williams targets snooker history

'I'd run the M4 naked' - Williams targets snooker history

April 17, 2026

Mark Williams could cause traffic chaos on the motorway if he surpasses Ronnie O'Sullivan as the oldest ever world champion.

Sutton's predictions v boxer Molly McCann & the Boo Radleys

Sutton's predictions v boxer Molly McCann & the Boo Radleys

April 16, 2026

Chris Sutton takes on boxer Molly McCann and The Boo Radley's frontman Sice Rowbottom plus the BBC readers and AI with his predictions for this weekend's Premier League fixtures.

The evolution of Guardiola and Arteta as managers and friends

The evolution of Guardiola and Arteta as managers and friends

April 17, 2026

As Manchester City prepare to host Arsenal in Sunday's crucial Premier League meeting between the top two, European football expert Guillem Balague looks at how the two managers have evolved.