Boss of degrading sex-trade ring in Dubai’s glamour districts unmasked by BBC
4 hours ago Runako CelinaBBC Eye Investigations Warning: Contains disturbing content and graphic descriptions of sexual acts A man running a sex ring operating out of Dubai’s most glamorous neighbourhoods, and exploiting vulnerable women, has been identified by a BBC…
Madeleine McCann suspect turns down Met Police interview
4 hours ago Thomas Mackintosh Reuters The prime suspect in the high-profile case of Madeleine McCann’s disappearance has declined to be interviewed by the Metropolitan Police, the force has said. The Met said an international letter of request was sent…
We will never surrender our flag, Sir Keir Starmer says
13 hours ago Tom McArthurBBC News EPA Britain will not surrender its flag to those who wish to use it as a symbol of violence, fear and division, Sir Keir Starmer has said. The prime minister said the flag represents…
Tories demand answers on Mandelson in letter to Starmer
56 minutes ago Yang Tian and Joe PikePolitics investigations correspondent Getty Images The Conservative Party has written to Sir Keir Starmer demanding answers over the extent of Downing Street’s knowledge of Lord Mandelson’s links to paedophile Jeffrey Epstein. The Tories…
Woman held by Taliban warns British couple ‘dying’ in prison
3 hours ago Freya Chappell and Maia Davies An American woman detained by the Taliban alongside a British couple has told the BBC they are “literally dying” in prison and that “time is running out”. Faye Hall was arrested with…
Shooting throws Utah students into heart of US political divide
5 hours ago Christal HayesBBC News, reporting from Utah BBC / Christal Hayes Scott Sperry jotted his name down on a sign-up sheet. The 22-year-old student at Utah Valley University had watched Charlie Kirk’s videos for years and credits the…
Mystery of British woman who disappeared from a luxury Caribbean yacht
6 hours ago Tir DhondyBBC News The couple, holding hands, walk down a wooden dock by the water’s edge, after spending an evening in a bar on the island of St John in the US Virgin Islands. They are seen…
Nine Met Police officers suspended after BBC investigation
14 hours ago Kathryn Armstrong PA Media The Metropolitan Police has suspended nine officers and referred itself to the police watchdog following a BBC investigation into Charing Cross police station. The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) said it was…
Starmer defended Mandelson after officials knew about Epstein emails, BBC understands
2 hours ago Harry FarleyPolitical correspondent and James ChaterBBC News Reuters Officials at No 10 and the Foreign Office were aware of supportive emails between Lord Mandelson and paedophile Jeffrey Epstein when the prime minister initially defended the former ambassador…
Swatch takes a swipe at Trump’s 39% tariff with switched-up watch
A model from Swiss watchmaker Swatch named “WHAT IF…TARIFFS?” with the numbers 3 and 9 reversed on its face, as a play on the 39% import tariffs that U.S. President Donald Trump slapped on Switzerland last month, is pictured on…