BBC News Digest
Saturday, 7 February 2026
Foreign Office to review Mandelson’s US ambassador pay-off
A pay-off given to Lord Mandelson after he was sacked as ambassador to the US is being reviewed, Foreign Office sources tell the BBC.
MPs are shocked and angry at Mandelson – but they’re furious with Starmer
Many Labour insiders say Sir Keir may not be the man to take them to the next election, writes Laura Kuenssberg.
GB reach curling semi as Muir impresses in slopestyle qualification
Team GB’s mixed doubles curlers clinched their place in the Winter Olympics semi-finals with two matches to spare, after statement victories over heavyweights Canada and United States maintained their 100% record.
Italy says railways hit by ‘serious sabotage’ as Winter Olympics begin
Police say they are investigating three incidents targeting rail infrastructure that caused travel delays.
UK to get brief respite from rain, forecasts show
Some parts of the UK have already seen more rain than they’d normally expect in the whole of February – so when will the wet weather end?
US wants Russia and Ukraine to end war by June, says Zelensky
The Ukrainian leader says difficult issues remain, as Russia carries out further strikes on energy facilities.
Arundell scores hat-trick as England heap misery on Wales
A remorseless England pile misery and points on Wales as they began their hunt for a first Six Nations title since 2020.
Team GB skeleton helmet appeal dismissed by Cas
The British skeleton team – among Team GB’s best hopes for medals at the Winter Olympics – will not be able to wear their new helmets after the Court of Arbitration for Sport said they do not comply with the sport’s rules around shape.
‘Clutch’ final jump gives Japan star big air snowboard gold
Watch Japan’s Kira Kimura win gold in the men’s big air snowboarding final, as his last jump scores highest to beat compatriot Ryoma Kimata.
Will Vonn do the unthinkable and win gold?
Veteran skier Lindsey Vonn is a “iconic superhuman athlete” and is “risking everything” by racing with an anterior cruciate ligament injury on Sunday, says former Olympic skier Chemmy Alcott.
GB’s medal hope Brookes starts campaign – Sunday’s Winter Olympics guide
What’s happening and who to look out for at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina.
Their parents are in disgrace – what now for Beatrice and Eugenie?
The princesses will need to step out from their parents’ shadow if they are to be an active part of the Royal Family.
Could Bad Bunny set off political fireworks at the Super Bowl half-time show?
With Super Bowl half-time shows becoming increasingly polarised, how will the Puerto Rican superstar quiet his detractors?
Bridgerton fans flock to UK filming locations in search of Regency vibes
Dive in to the Bridgerton corner of TikTok and you’ll see fans posing in the show’s real-life locations.
I’ve seen where air pollution goes inside my body – and I feel contaminated
BBC health correspondent James Gallagher gets his blood analysed to understand how air pollution is killing us.
‘I don’t want to imagine what happened’ – Shock and disbelief in area Nancy Guthrie went missing
The disappearance of the 84-year-old mother of news anchor Savannah Guthrie has left a community searching for clues and hoping for her safe return.
General shot in Moscow conscious after surgery, Russian media say
Lt Gen Vladimir Alexeyev was shot several times inside his apartment block on Friday morning.
I was fined £70 after a pothole burst my tyre
The penalty was issued by the same council that is responsible for fixing potholes in Derbyshire.
Trump says he ‘didn’t see’ part of video with racist clip depicting Obamas as apes
The US president says he “didn’t make a mistake”, adding he had only seen the beginning of the video before it was posted.
Man charged with 33 sexual offences in London
Adebayo Adeyemi, 58, is charged with offences alleged to have taken place between 2003 and 2019.