Ethics adviser rejects Tory call for inquiry into PM over Mandelson appointment
Sir Laurie Magnus said the relevant process appeared to have been followed when Lord Mandelson was made ambassador.
13.03.2026 - 23:17

Under drone fire, exiled Kurds wait to confront Iranian regime
A group of fighters based in Iraq say they are "ready to go home", as they face drone attacks from Tehran.
13.03.2026 - 23:02

Pink Floyd guitar sold for record-breaking $14.6m
The guitar was used by David Gilmour on some of Pink Floyd's best-known albums, including Dark Side of the Moon.
13.03.2026 - 22:50

Trial starts in case of explosives sent to UK and Poland
The parcel plot is one of a wave of sabotage attacks across Europe which officials have linked to Russia.
13.03.2026 - 21:19

Why 2026 was Cheltenham's year of the outsider
The average starting price of the 28 winners hit a 10-year high as 2026 marked a difficult year for punters at the Cheltenham Festival.
13.03.2026 - 20:27

Schauffele sets Players pace as McIlroy faces cut wait
Rory McIlroy hopes a birdie on the last hole of his second round will be enough to mean he makes the cut at the Players Championship.
13.03.2026 - 20:24

Austrian glaciers disintegrating due to climate change, say scientists
Scientists say nearly all of the significant glaciers in the Austrian Alps have shrunk.
13.03.2026 - 20:09

Two more horses die on final day of Cheltenham
Envoi Allen and Saint Le Fort both died on Friday on the last day of Cheltenham Festival.
13.03.2026 - 20:02

First image emerges of Andrew, Mandelson and Epstein together
The image shows Lord Mandelson and the former prince in bathrobes sitting on wooden decking with Epstein.
13.03.2026 - 18:49

Harry Styles breaks his own sales record as new album hits number one
The star sells 183,000 albums as fans give a hearty embrace to Kiss All The Time. Disco Occasionally
13.03.2026 - 18:46

Petrol retailers in row with government over 'rip off' accusations
They briefly threatened to pull out of a government meeting, accusing ministers of using "inflammatory language" over rising fuel prices.
13.03.2026 - 18:42

'Scotland's wild ride from false dawns and fatalism to tilt at history'
Scotland spent decades staring in the window as Ireland and Wales partied in the Six Nations. In Dublin on Saturday, they finally have a shot at glory.
13.03.2026 - 18:27

F1 races in Middle East to be cancelled because of war in Iran
The Bahrain and Saudi Arabia Grands Prix scheduled for next month are set to be cancelled as a result of the Middle East war.
13.03.2026 - 18:12

Bahrain & Saudi Arabia Grands Prix to be cancelled
The Bahrain and Saudi Arabia Grands Prix scheduled for next month are set to be cancelled as a result of the Middle East war.
13.03.2026 - 18:12

From Mr Nobody to Oscar nominee: How one man took on Putin
Pavel Talankin's film Mr Nobody Against Putin has already won a Bafta, and is now competing for an Oscar.
13.03.2026 - 18:00

Michigan synagogue attack was 'hate, plain and simple', says governor
The FBI says it is investigating the incident as a "targeted act of violence against the Jewish community", but a motive for the crime remains unclear.
13.03.2026 - 17:57

Woman found out she had terminal brain cancer after suitcase fell on her head
Lauren Macpherson was travelling home from a festival in London when her life changed forever.
13.03.2026 - 17:53

Would Arsenal be 'ugliest title winners in history'? What stats say
While Arsenal continue their challenge on four fronts, their style of play continues to be criticised by some. Is it justified?
13.03.2026 - 17:48

Glasgow Central Station closed until next week during demolition work
Glasgow City Council teams have started to break down the "highly dangerous" remains of the Union Corner building next to the station.
13.03.2026 - 17:42

Sheriff in Nancy Guthrie case believes they know kidnapper's motive
The 84-year-old mother of US TV presenter Savannah Guthrie was kidnapped 41 days ago.
13.03.2026 - 17:38

Ukraine and allies fear easing Russian sanctions will prolong war
Ukraine's president says the US decision "certainly does not help achieve peace".
13.03.2026 - 17:12

Why has Trump eased sanctions on Russian oil - and will it help Putin?
The US said easing sanctions on Russian oil would provide only a limited financial boost to Putin.
13.03.2026 - 17:07

'I don't even think it was his message': Iranians on new supreme leader's first address
People in Iran are questioning who's really in charge after Mojtaba Khamenei's first address came via a presenter on state TV.
13.03.2026 - 16:53

As hopes of regime change in Iran fade, Netanyahu faces political test
Israeli leaders are framing the bombing campaign as having transformed the Middle East in their favour as pressure to end the conflict builds.
13.03.2026 - 16:35

Too good to go down? Ranking shock Premier League relegations
Premier League champions, FA Cup winners and club legends have all suffered the unwanted fate, but which relegated side really was "too good to go down"?
13.03.2026 - 16:14

All six crew members killed after US refuelling plane crashes in Iraq
The US Central Command says all six crew members died after a refuelling aircraft went down over western Iraq.
13.03.2026 - 15:29

Tottenham players can either 'cry or fight' - Tudor
Tottenham interim boss Igor Tudor says his players can "cry or fight" as they seek to avoid relegation from the Premier League.
13.03.2026 - 15:18

Towie star's plea for mandatory ice skating gloves rejected
The Only Way is Essex celebrity Chloe Lewis launched her plea when her son lost part of his finger.
13.03.2026 - 14:31

Husband who killed wife and buried her in the garden jailed for life
Alireza Askari did everything in his power to cover up the "cold-blooded murder" of Paria Veisi.
13.03.2026 - 13:54

Morrissey 'too tired' to perform, and 12 other excuses for cancelled concerts
From ham sandwiches to cat-induced injuries, here are some of the excuses for gigs being cancelled.
13.03.2026 - 13:09

The Week: Jeremy Bowen On The Iran War
Jeremy Bowen joins Newscast to discuss the latest with the Iran War.
13.03.2026 - 12:35

Planters demoralised as council mows down 30,000 bulbs
The city council is investigating after the bulbs were mowed over by staff days after being planted.
13.03.2026 - 12:31

Britons should not take photos of strikes in UAE, embassy warns
It comes after a British man was charged in Dubai for allegedly filming Iranian missiles.
13.03.2026 - 12:17

Dharshini David: The UK's economy was on shaky ground even before Iran war
The government's hopes that 2026 would be the year when growth picks up are at risk of being scuppered.
13.03.2026 - 11:58

Weekly quiz: This dog was Best in Show at Crufts - what other prize did he win?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?
12.03.2026 - 18:49

Taking Back Control: Why ‘Agency’ Could Be The Next Big Idea In Politics
A top pollster explains how a sense of powerlessness amongst voters is shaping politics.
12.03.2026 - 07:00

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