Iran’s New Supreme Leader (Sort Of) Speaks Out

Mojtaba Khamenei issues first message as Supreme Leader, but doesn’t appear in person.

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Ireland, Scotland or France - who will win the Six Nations title?

Rugby Special's Ugo Monye, John Barclay and Sam Warburton look ahead to a "blockbuster" Super Saturday, when the three-horse race for the 2026 Six Nations title comes to ahead.

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BBC decision to axe LGBTQ+ dating show is two steps back, say contestants

Former contestants of I Kissed A Boy and I Kissed A Girl speak out as show axed due to "funding challenges".

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Starmer was warned of 'reputational risk' over Mandelson's links with Epstein, files show

Documents also suggest the peer explored the possibility of a £500,000 severance payment after being sacked as US ambassador.

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Townsend's dilemmas before 'most significant' Scotland selection

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend faces the most significant team selection of his long reign before Saturday's Six Nations trip to Dublin, writes BBC Scotland's chief sports writer Tom English.

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Jury restriction plan clears first hurdle despite Labour dissent

The justice secretary says the limits are required to stem a growing backlog of cases in crown courts.

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Mail editor kept Catherine's pregnancy secret for days, court hears

Charlotte Griffiths says she never hacked a phone or used a private investigator as she gave evidence in the privacy trial brought by figures including Prince Harry and Sir Elton John.

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