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First image emerges of Andrew, Mandelson and Epstein together

First image emerges of Andrew, Mandelson and Epstein together

March 13, 2026

The image shows Lord Mandelson and the former prince in bathrobes sitting on wooden decking with Epstein.

Petrol retailers in row with government over 'rip off' accusations

Petrol retailers in row with government over 'rip off' accusations

March 13, 2026

They briefly threatened to pull out of a government meeting, accusing ministers of using "inflammatory language" over rising fuel prices.

Sheriff in Nancy Guthrie case believes they know kidnapper's motive

Sheriff in Nancy Guthrie case believes they know kidnapper's motive

March 13, 2026

The 84-year-old mother of US TV presenter Savannah Guthrie was kidnapped 41 days ago.

Harry Styles breaks his own sales record as new album hits number one

Harry Styles breaks his own sales record as new album hits number one

March 13, 2026

The star sells 183,000 albums as fans give a hearty embrace to Kiss All The Time. Disco Occasionally

Two more horses die on final day of Cheltenham

Two more horses die on final day of Cheltenham

March 13, 2026

Envoi Allen and Saint Le Fort both died on Friday on the last day of Cheltenham Festival.

Trial starts in case of explosives sent to UK and Poland

Trial starts in case of explosives sent to UK and Poland

March 13, 2026

The parcel plot is one of a wave of sabotage attacks across Europe which officials have linked to Russia.

Towie star's plea for mandatory ice skating gloves rejected

Towie star's plea for mandatory ice skating gloves rejected

March 13, 2026

The Only Way is Essex celebrity Chloe Lewis launched her plea when her son lost part of his finger.

F1 races in Middle East to be cancelled because of war in Iran

F1 races in Middle East to be cancelled because of war in Iran

March 13, 2026

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

Austrian glaciers disintegrating due to climate change, say scientists

Austrian glaciers disintegrating due to climate change, say scientists

March 13, 2026

Scientists say nearly all of the significant glaciers in the Austrian Alps have shrunk.

Planters demoralised as council mows down 30,000 bulbs

Planters demoralised as council mows down 30,000 bulbs

March 13, 2026

The city council is investigating after the bulbs were mowed over by staff days after being planted.

As hopes of regime change in Iran fade, Netanyahu faces political test

As hopes of regime change in Iran fade, Netanyahu faces political test

March 13, 2026

Israeli leaders are framing the bombing campaign as having transformed the Middle East in their favour as pressure to end the conflict builds.

All six crew members killed after US refuelling plane crashes in Iraq

All six crew members killed after US refuelling plane crashes in Iraq

March 13, 2026

The US Central Command says all six crew members died after a refuelling aircraft went down over western Iraq.

Why has Trump eased sanctions on Russian oil - and will it help Putin?

Why has Trump eased sanctions on Russian oil - and will it help Putin?

March 13, 2026

The US said easing sanctions on Russian oil would provide only a limited financial boost to Putin.

'I don't even think it was his message': Iranians on new supreme leader's first address

'I don't even think it was his message': Iranians on new supreme leader's first address

March 13, 2026

People in Iran are questioning who's really in charge after Mojtaba Khamenei's first address came via a presenter on state TV.

Son of British couple jailed in Iran urges global leaders to help free them

Son of British couple jailed in Iran urges global leaders to help free them

March 13, 2026

Lindsay and Craig Foreman were detained in January 2025 and later sentenced to 10 years in prison.

From Mr Nobody to Oscar nominee: How one man took on Putin

From Mr Nobody to Oscar nominee: How one man took on Putin

March 13, 2026

Pavel Talankin's film Mr Nobody Against Putin has already won a Bafta, and is now competing for an Oscar.

Morrissey 'too tired' to perform, and 12 other excuses for cancelled concerts

Morrissey 'too tired' to perform, and 12 other excuses for cancelled concerts

March 13, 2026

From ham sandwiches to cat-induced injuries, here are some of the excuses for gigs being cancelled.

Dharshini David: The UK's economy was on shaky ground even before Iran war

Dharshini David: The UK's economy was on shaky ground even before Iran war

March 13, 2026

The government's hopes that 2026 would be the year when growth picks up are at risk of being scuppered.

Woman found out she had terminal brain cancer after suitcase fell on her head

Woman found out she had terminal brain cancer after suitcase fell on her head

March 13, 2026

Lauren Macpherson was travelling home from a festival in London when her life changed forever.

Weekly quiz: This dog was Best in Show at Crufts - what other prize did he win?

Weekly quiz: This dog was Best in Show at Crufts - what other prize did he win?

March 12, 2026

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

Britons should not take photos of strikes in UAE, embassy warns

Britons should not take photos of strikes in UAE, embassy warns

March 13, 2026

It comes after a British man was charged in Dubai for allegedly filming Iranian missiles.

Husband who killed wife and buried her in the garden jailed for life

Husband who killed wife and buried her in the garden jailed for life

March 13, 2026

Alireza Askari did everything in his power to cover up the "cold-blooded murder" of Paria Veisi.

Man convicted of raping university student in 1977

Man convicted of raping university student in 1977

March 13, 2026

David Sharp, 66, from Devon, is convicted of raping a student in Leeds almost 50 years ago.

Ukraine and allies fear easing Russian sanctions will prolong war

Ukraine and allies fear easing Russian sanctions will prolong war

March 13, 2026

Ukraine's president says the US decision "certainly does not help achieve peace".

'Traumatic night' for women who found dead and dying horses in field

'Traumatic night' for women who found dead and dying horses in field

March 13, 2026

An animal welfare charity received a report of a horse having seizures in a field on Wednesday night.

Michigan synagogue attack was 'hate, plain and simple', says governor

Michigan synagogue attack was 'hate, plain and simple', says governor

March 13, 2026

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.

Glasgow Central Station closed until next week during demolition work

Glasgow Central Station closed until next week during demolition work

March 13, 2026

Glasgow City Council teams have started to break down the "highly dangerous" remains of the Union Corner building next to the station.

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Taking Back Control: Why ‘Agency’ Could Be The Next Big Idea In Politics

Taking Back Control: Why ‘Agency’ Could Be The Next Big Idea In Politics

March 12, 2026

A top pollster explains how a sense of powerlessness amongst voters is shaping politics.

The Week: Jeremy Bowen On The Iran War

The Week: Jeremy Bowen On The Iran War

March 13, 2026

Jeremy Bowen joins Newscast to discuss the latest with the Iran War.

Would Arsenal be 'ugliest title winners in history'? What stats say

Would Arsenal be 'ugliest title winners in history'? What stats say

March 13, 2026

While Arsenal continue their challenge on four fronts, their style of play continues to be criticised by some. Is it justified?

Too good to go down? Ranking shock Premier League relegations

Too good to go down? Ranking shock Premier League relegations

March 13, 2026

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"?

Bahrain & Saudi Arabia Grands Prix to be cancelled

Bahrain & Saudi Arabia Grands Prix to be cancelled

March 13, 2026

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

Schauffele sets Players pace as McIlroy faces cut wait

Schauffele sets Players pace as McIlroy faces cut wait

March 13, 2026

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.

'History is at hand if Scotland can reach out and grab it'

'History is at hand if Scotland can reach out and grab it'

March 13, 2026

From misery in Rome to one of their greatest wins against France, Scotland now have the chance to reach rugby paradise in Dublin, writes Tom English.

Why 2026 was Cheltenham's year of the outsider

Why 2026 was Cheltenham's year of the outsider

March 13, 2026

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.