PM's chief aide McSweeney quits over Mandelson row
The adviser says he takes "full responsibility" for advising Sir Keir Starmer to make the peer US ambassador.
8 February 2026, 20:12
Man City produce late comeback to beat Liverpool in chaotic finale
Erling Haaland's 93rd-minute penalty gives Manchester City a crucial comeback win over Liverpool, who end the game with 10 men as Dominik Szoboszlai is sent off in stoppage time at Anfield.
8 February 2026, 20:00
Iranian Nobel laureate handed further prison sentence, lawyer says
Narges Mohammadi was arrested in December for making "provocative remarks" at a memorial, where she was also reportedly beaten.
8 February 2026, 19:58
4 Dead in Mushroom Poisoning Outbreak in California
State health officials discouraged foraging this year, saying that toxic mushrooms can easily be confused with safe ones to eat.
8 February 2026, 19:52
Thai PM claims election victory with conservatives well ahead of rivals
The ruling conservatives defied opinion polls predicting a win for the reformist People's Party.
8 February 2026, 19:22
Christchurch shooter seeks to overturn guilty plea
Brenton Tarrant is serving a life sentence after murdering 51 people in the March 2019 attack on two mosques in New Zealand.
8 February 2026, 19:20
Man arrested for murder after student's death
The body of 19-year-old Carla Georgescu was found in student accommodation on Thursday, police say.
8 February 2026, 18:52
Dozens of flood warnings in England after days of non-stop rain
Rain has fallen in south-west England and south Wales every day of 2026 so far, the Met Office said.
8 February 2026, 18:43
Seeking Stability, Thai Voters Decisively Reject Progressive Party
It was the first time in years that a conservative party preaching nationalism, patriotism and respect for the monarchy came out on top.
8 February 2026, 18:30
France murder trial complicated by twin brothers with same DNA
Police have recovered DNA from a weapon but cannot determine which of the brothers used it.
8 February 2026, 17:49
7 Days, No Suspects: The Disappearance of Nancy Guthrie
The mother of the “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie has not been heard from since an evening of dinner and games with family members.
8 February 2026, 17:43
Andrew shared confidential information with Epstein as trade envoy, files suggest
Under official guidance, trade envoys have a duty of confidentiality over sensitive, commercial, or political information.
8 February 2026, 17:31
Russia names three suspects in shooting of general
The suspects include the alleged gunman, Lyubomir Korba, whom Russia says fled to the UAE after the attack.
8 February 2026, 17:21
Polar Plunge Persists in the Northeast as Low-Temperature Records Are Set
Punishing winds have combined with low temperatures to produce dangerously cold conditions across the Northeast. Forecasters say, though, that relief is on the horizon.
8 February 2026, 17:18
Self-taught Welsh learner travels 4,000 miles to sit exam
A US judge travels more than 4,000 miles after teaching himself Welsh.
8 February 2026, 16:59
Vonn undergoes surgery on leg fracture after crash
American superstar skier Lindsey Vonn "deserved a better ending" after suffering heartbreak in what could be her final Olympic event as she crashes in the women's downhill competition in Cortina.
8 February 2026, 16:55
Japan's governing party on course for landslide election win
A coalition led by current Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is expected to clinch a decisive win, an exit poll suggests.
8 February 2026, 16:52
Japan’s Leader Wins in a Landslide, Clearing Way for Hard-Line Agenda
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi won a sweeping mandate from voters for her economic agenda and tough stances on immigration and China.
8 February 2026, 16:44
An almighty scare - but are England learning?
Why some subtle signs suggest, despite their scare against Nepal in the T20 World Cup, England might be learning under Harry Brook and Brendon McCullum.
8 February 2026, 16:39
Portugal Votes for President, With Leftist Set to Beat Surging Far Right
Polls predict a comfortable victory for António José Seguro, but a nationalist’s presence in the runoff showed that Portugal is not immune to Europe’s rising nationalist tide.
8 February 2026, 16:07
The political strategist who became Starmer's right-hand man
McSweeney, long considered instrumental to the rise of the PM, derived his power and influence from his track record as a political strategist.
8 February 2026, 15:48
GB's curlers beat hosts Italy to top standings
Bruce Mouat and Jen Dodds bounce back from their first defeat in the mixed doubles curling to record an eighth win that confirms they will finish top of the standings going into the semi-finals.
8 February 2026, 15:31
Starmer’s Chief of Staff Resigns, Citing Role in Hiring Friend of Epstein
The Labour official was ensnared in a scandal after helping appoint Peter Mandelson as Britain’s ambassador to the U.S.
8 February 2026, 14:49
Flight to UK for turtle washed up in Storm Goretti
The rescued loggerhead turtle will be flown from the Channel Islands to mainland on Tuesday.
8 February 2026, 12:16
Seven Pages of a Sealed Watergate File Sat Undiscovered. Until Now.
Seven pages of grand jury testimony from Richard Nixon were deemed so incendiary that they were hidden from the public for years.
8 February 2026, 12:00
For $1 Million, Donors to U.S.A. Birthday Group Offered Access to Trump
A new organization blessed by the president is raising money for events and projects that will put a Trumpian spin on the nation’s semiquincentennial.
8 February 2026, 10:02
The Moments That Made Bad Bunny a Super Bowl Halftime Headliner
He’s had big hits, won awards, co-starred with Adam Sandler and even came out on top at WrestleMania. Here’s how the 31-year-old star got to music’s biggest stage.
8 February 2026, 10:02
Epstein Files Reveal Scope of Ghislaine Maxwell’s Role in Clinton Circle
Jeffrey Epstein’s longtime companion helped advise on the kickoff of the Clinton Global Initiative and arranged for $1 million in funding for it, emails show.
8 February 2026, 10:01
Is Wallace Shawn the Only Avant-Garde Artist Who Gets Stopped in Times Square?
He’s most commonly recognized for his screen roles as a plotting hit man and an unlikely Lothario, but it’s his work as a playwright that shows more of his true self.
8 February 2026, 10:00
My car was stolen. Here are six important things I learned
Keyless thefts are on the rise and car crime is increasingly organised and high-tech.
8 February 2026, 09:07
Super Bowl countdown almost over as Patriots to face Seahawks
After a week of frenzied build-up in the San Francisco Bay Area, Super Bowl 60 - America's biggest game - takes place on Sunday night.
8 February 2026, 06:06
Fried chicken is booming in Britain - and fish and chips is losing out
Crunch by crunch, US-style fried chicken shops are on the rise on British High Streets, fuelled by an internet craze.
8 February 2026, 01:08
I’m obsessed with bar livestreams. All the drama of a night out - from my sofa
There's been a surge in people watching such streams on TikTok, but bars say they face sanctions.
8 February 2026, 01:06
Reaction to Trump’s Racist Post Shows He Is Not Always Immune to Politics
With the midterm elections nearing, President Trump has found himself in the uncomfortable position of backtracking, even if only by degrees, at key moments.
8 February 2026, 01:06
Why Prince William's Saudi Arabia visit is a diplomatic maze
The Prince of Wales has been on many official visits - but few places are as sensitive or controversial as Saudi Arabia.
8 February 2026, 00:50
It was a small budget series made in a month. But its fans helped it become a huge hit
The made-on-a-shoe-string, Canadian-produced series is taking the world by storm.
8 February 2026, 00:23
Pakistan's famous kite festival cautiously returns after 19-year ban
The event, which dates back centuries, was banned after injuries and fatalities caused by sharp strings and celebratory gunfire.
8 February 2026, 00:01
GB's medal hope Brookes starts campaign - Sunday's guide
What's happening and who to look out for at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina.
7 February 2026, 21:18
More Snow in Florida Than Utah? Why Weird Weather Has Dominated This Year.
While iguanas were stunned by freezing cold in Florida, would-be skiers were looking at dirt on Utah’s slopes. Here’s what’s going on, and when it will finally end.
7 February 2026, 10:30
