BBC News Digest
Monday, 9 February 2026
William and Catherine say they are ‘deeply concerned’ in first statement on Epstein revelations
It comes after documents released in the US revealed new allegations about Epstein’s ties with Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.
Chris Mason: Starmer’s predicament is dire and now he faces future without top aide
There is universal acceptance in Labour that Sir Keir Starmer’s predicament is dire and he confronts immense peril, writes Chris Mason.
Bad Bunny makes history as Trump criticises ‘terrible’ Super Bowl show
Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny makes history with his entirely Spanish set on the sporting world’s biggest stage.
My son was groomed by drug dealers and killed, but my pleas for help were ignored
Jodian Taylor says her murdered son Daejaun was let down by authorities who did not treat his case with urgency.
‘Trump’s psyche’: The aide driving president’s most controversial policies
The high-velocity start to 2026 by the Trump administration has cemented Stephen Miller’s position as one of its most powerful figures.
The tech firms embracing a 72-hour working week
In the race for AI, tech firms are asking for their staff to work long hours. But there are risks, experts say.
Hiker ‘lucky to be alive’ after 30ft fall where others have died
Suzie Dyer was seriously injured when she fell down a sheer drop in Waterfall Country, and says more should be done to improve safety.
More than 100 flood warnings across UK with more heavy downpours due
The warning covers south-west and south-east England, London and south Wales and lasts until midnight.
Watch: How British teenager Brookes soared into women’s big air final
Great Britain’s 19-year old snowboarder Mia Brookes recovers from a failed first attempt to qualify for the women’s big air final at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
GB’s Kenworthy receives death threats for anti-ICE post
Team GB skier Gus Kenworthy says he has received death threats after posting a graphic message about ICE – the United States’ Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
GB’s Brookes & Muir target medals, plus curling semi-final – Monday’s guide
What’s happening and who to look out for at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina.
Which country is the most successful at the Winter Olympics?
Our Ask Me Anything team take a look at which country has been the most successful in the Winter Olympics.
The political strategist who became Starmer’s right-hand man
McSweeney, long considered instrumental to the rise of the PM, derived his power and influence from his track record as a political strategist.
‘Super exciting!’ – Seahawks fans celebrate Super Bowl win
The Seattle team produced a devastating defensive display to beat the New England Patriots.
My song went viral but I only get £0.003 per Spotify stream
A 10 second part of a song can go viral – but this is no guarantee anyone will listen to it in full.
Revealing names and faces of the victims of Iran’s protest crackdown
BBC News Persian uncovers the identities of the thousands of people killed during the recent crackdown on protests in Iran.
The shadowy world of abandoned oil tankers
A growing number of tankers and other commercial vessels are being ditched by their owners.
‘Killjoy’ – did VAR get late drama in Liverpool v Man City right?
Manchester City’s win at Liverpool ended in complete chaos – but did the referee and the VAR get Dominik Szoboszlai’s red card right?
Plane makers chase Asia’s super-rich with luxe new private jets
Parts of the aviation industry are shifting towards wealthy customers and selling a more luxurious type of international travel.
Universities told to report foreign interference on campus to MI5
Ministers say UK universities have become a “prime target for foreign states and hostile actors”.