BBC News Digest
Thursday, 29 January 2026
Agents in Minneapolis could be pulled back if local officials cooperate, border tsar says
Tom Homan said the immigration operation would be more “targeted”, as the Trump administration works to calm frustrations both in the city and on Capitol Hill
Great Ormond Street doctor who botched surgery harmed nearly 100 children
Yaser Jabbar specialised in limb-lengthening and reconstruction for children with complex problems.
China to relax travel rules for British visitors, UK says
It comes as Sir Keir Starmer visits Beijing – the first UK prime minister to do so in eight years.
‘He enjoyed hurting people’: Teen attacked others before murdering schoolboy, 12
Det Insp Joe Davenport says the killer attacked his victims in Birmingham for “violence sake”.
Israeli hostage held for nearly 500 days in Gaza says he can ‘breathe again’
In his first international interview, Sasha Troufanov tells the BBC how he thought he would die in captivity after he was taken hostage on 7 October 2023.
Ex-Labour MP’s lobbying firm offered photo with minister and VIP dinner for £30k
Jim Murphy’s company Arden Strategies apologises for “errors” in promotional material for tech event.
Raducanu splits with ninth coach after Australian Open exit
British number one Emma Raducanu splits with coach Francis Roig after her exit from the Australian Open.
Trump says Putin will not attack Ukraine cities during cold week
Russia has not confirmed it agreed to Trump’s request, but Ukraine’s president said he expected Vladimir Putin’s promise to be kept.
Archbishop of York to face no action over sexual abuse case
The Church’s president of tribunals says Stephen Cottrell “had no power to remove or suspend David Tudor from ministry”.
Marty Supreme actress quits new film after casting backlash
Odessa A’zion says she didn’t realise her character in Deep Cuts was meant to be half-Mexican.
British girl, 7, swept out to sea on holiday in Morocco
Inaayah Makda remains missing after being caught out by a rapidly incoming tide, a relative has said.
Weight loss jab users warned over rare but serious pancreas issue
Symptoms to look out for include severe pain in the stomach and back which does not go away.
Syria’s defiant Kurds vow to ‘fight until last breath’ despite government push
The US fought IS with the Kurds for years. Now, Donald Trump is siding with Syria’s new leader.
The stars and styles from Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week
Fashion’s finest gather in the French capital for a week of high-end designs and celebrity sightings.
Planning bids for new homes soar but building remains low – how is your area affected?
While planning applications have risen, home building has lowered, new data suggests.
How an inspiring home video launched a main event fighter
How Francesca Hennessy – who headlines on BBC Two on Saturday – went from weight and dyslexia struggles to viral fame and in sight of a world-title shot.
Sir Jonathan Pryce revisits ‘land of my fathers’ in latest role
A new drama series gave Sir Jonathan a chance to work near where his family is from in north Wales.
What could happen if the US strikes Iran? Here are seven scenarios
From regime change to retaliation, the BBC’s Frank Gardner outlines possible outcomes of US strikes on Iran.
School holiday fines reach record high – find out how many were in your area
New government data shows that fines for term-time holidays have risen again in the last academic year.
Ministers reject Waspi calls for compensation after rethink
Women hit by changes to the state pension age say the decision shows “utter contempt” for their situation.