More embarrassing Epstein exchanges to come, says Mandelson
19 minutes ago Kate Whannelpolitical reporter and Nick Eardleypolitical correspondent The UK’s ambassador to the US, Peter Mandelson, has said he believes further “embarrassing” correspondence between himself and convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein will be published. On Tuesday, US lawmakers released…
Bowen: Diplomacy in ruins after Israel strikes Hamas leaders in Qatar
16 hours ago Jeremy BowenInternational editor Almost exactly a year ago I interviewed the Hamas leader and chief negotiator Khalil al-Hayya in Doha. I met him in a house not far from the building that Israel attacked on Tuesday afternoon….
UK’s first ‘super-university’ to be created as two merge from 2026
40 minutes ago Branwen Jeffreys Education editor Universal Images Group via Getty Images The UK’s first “super-university”, stretching across an entire region, is to be created through the merger of the universities of Kent and Greenwich, the BBC has learned….
US influencer investigated over wild croc wrestling videos
3 hours ago Katy Watson and Tiffanie TurnbullSydney Instagram Australian authorities are investigating a US influencer who has sparked controversy by filming himself trapping wild crocodiles in Queensland. Mike Holston is under fire for two videos posted for his millions…
TV presenter Jay Blades denies rape charges
33 minutes ago PA Media TV presenter Jay Blades has pleaded not guilty to two counts of rape. The 55-year-old, from Claverley, Shropshire, who is best known for hosting BBC show The Repair Shop, denied the offences at Shrewsbury Crown…