Starmer apologises to Epstein victims for believing Mandelson's 'lies'
The PM says the depth of the pair's relationship was not known when he was appointed US ambassador.
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Israeli intelligence chief's brother charged with smuggling cigarettes into Gaza
Bezalel Zini, an Israeli military reservist on active duty, is accused of smuggling 14 cartons of cigarettes in exchange for $117,000.
Russia and Ukraine exchange prisoners as peace talks end without breakthrough
The swap - the first since October - sees 157 Ukrainians and 160 Russians returned home.
Lebanon says Israel sprayed southern villages with concentrated herbicide
Israel declines to comment on the allegation its planes sprayed glyphosate over an area with extensive farmland.
US and Iran agree to hold nuclear talks in Oman on Friday
The talks had appeared to be in jeopardy, with the two countries at odds over the location and parameters.
Japanese city cancels cherry blossom festival over badly behaved tourists
"Overtourism" during Japan's iconic blossom season makes life for locals in Fujiyoshida town unmanageable, authorities say.
Aid workers missing after airstrikes hit South Sudan hospital
MSF says a government air strike hit its hospital after another of its health facilities was looted.
55,000 Ukrainian soldiers killed in war with Russia, Zelensky says
The Ukrainian president also said a large number of people were "officially missing", meaning the total death toll is thought to be much higher.
In northwest Nigeria, U.S. confronts a growing terrorist threat
Post reporters ventured to northwest Nigeria, where fighters affiliated with the Islamic State are on the offensive despite December airstrikes ordered by President Trump.
As West goes after Russia’s oil fleet, Moscow fears for its war funding
New European measures to crack down on Russia’s shadow fleet could severely hurt its economy at a time when it is looking increasingly vulnerable.
Suspect identified in disappearance of four-year-old in Australian outback
Gus Lamont was last seen playing outside his home on a remote sheep station on 27 September.
Man charged with terrorism over attack targeting Aboriginal Australians at protest
Accused allegedly threw a homemade bomb at a crowd which had gathered to protest Australia Day.
Naked images remained in Epstein files despite outcry
Four images seen by BBC Verify show partially clothed women with their faces and bodies unredacted.
Watch: Inside Gaza hospital struggling to provide care to newborn babies
More aid has been allowed into Gaza since the ceasefire began three months ago, but the UN says it is nowhere near enough.
Watch: Giant phantom jellyfish floating off Argentina
A rare phantom jellyfish has been spotted by scientists exploring the deep sea in the South Atlantic.
Australia police charge man with abuse of 459 children
The man allegedly used social media and gaming platforms to target children in more than a dozen countries.
US launches plan to tackle China's critical minerals dominance
The event was attended by representatives of more than 50 countries, the White House said.
Doctor who treated Bondi Junction mass killer referred to health regulator
A coroner has found Joel Cauchi's doctor failed to heed warnings he was having a relapse of schizophrenia.
'We are ready to talk': US news anchor Savannah Guthrie pleads for return of her abducted mother
"She is without any medicine. She needs it to survive," says the NBC host about missing 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie.
US must be prudent when supplying arms to Taiwan, Xi tells Trump
Their call comes in the wake of a flurry of visits by Western leaders to China in recent months.
Growing calls in India to restrict children's social media use
Some Indian states have said they are examining Australia's law curbing social media for children.
Gen Z toppled an autocrat - but old guard tipped to win Bangladesh vote
A student uprising promised a new dawn in Bangladesh but old parties are tipped to win a landmark election.
Robbie Williams: British people are good at devaluing ourselves
With his new album Britpop breaking a record set by the Beatles, the singer takes a moment to celebrate.
A global craze for Korean culture is making its humblest snacks unaffordable
Black, crispy, often flat and square, dried seaweed is growing in popularity - but also in price.
Son of Norway's Crown Princess gives evidence as rape trial continues
The BBC's Paul Kirby reports from outside the court in Oslo, where Marius Borg Høiby denies rape and many other serious charges.
