BBC News Digest
Friday, 30 January 2026
Epstein sent £10,000 to Mandelson’s partner, released emails show
The emails were published by the US Department of Justice as part of a release running to three million pages.
Schitt’s Creek and Home Alone star Catherine O’Hara dies aged 71
The Emmy-winning actress died at her home in Los Angeles on Friday after a brief illness, her agent said.
Asylum seeker sentenced to at least 29 years for murdering hotel worker Rhiannon Whyte
Deng Majek is told by the mother of victim Rhiannon Whyte that she hopes he never sees the outside world.
UN risks ‘imminent financial collapse’, secretary general warns
António Guterres says the international body could run out of money by July due to members’ unpaid fees.
England cricketer Harry Brook says he lied to protect other players after nightclub altercation
England white-ball captain Harry Brook says other players were present when he was involved in an altercation with a nightclub bouncer.
Three reasons for the record rise in gold prices, and one why they are falling
Gold has fallen from recent highs but there are several reasons investors are still finding refuge in the precious metal.
Former CNN host Don Lemon faces charges after anti-ICE protest at Minnesota church
Lemon says he was just doing his job as a journalist reporting on the protests at the church.
Luigi Mangione will not face death penalty if convicted, judge rules
A judge dismisses two federal counts against the 27-year-old, but he still faces state murder charges.
Labour peer who had sanctions lifted by China says it’s ‘meagre return’ for UK
She says raising the case of campaigner Jimmy Lai is more important than lifting sanctions against her.
Driver jailed for life over deadly Christmas Day rampage in London’s West End
Anthony Gilheaney hit four men on Shaftesbury Avenue, killing Aiden Chapman and injuring the others.
Snow Moon: How to see the last full moon of winter
The full Moon in February is known as the Snow Moon.
Chris Mason: What Starmer’s China reset tells us about his foreign policy
The prime minister has set out his vision – and now begun to match it with actions and overseas visits.
Will Trump’s pick to lead US central bank get him the change he wants?
Opinion is divided over whether Warsh will align with the US president’s views over how the Federal Reserve should be run.
Is your boss toxic? This is how to handle them
Workers share how toxic managers have affected them and their lives. Here’s what to do if you have one.
Why Iran’s response to a US attack could be different this time
Tehran has threatened to treat an attack by the US as part of last summer’s war, and its response could be more dramatic.
Inside Syrian camp holding wives and children of suspected IS fighters
Kurdish-run prisons hold about 8,000 suspected IS fighters and around 34,000 of their family members in camps.
Alan Carr accidentally revealed Traitors victory hours after filming
The comedian inadvertently revealed his victory to a cameraman while working the following day.
Manchester Pride confirms go-ahead after previous operator went bust
The future of the event had looked uncertain after the organisers went into voluntary liquidation last year.
Company behind Prince George’s baby shoes warns it may close
The Leicester-based family firm of 73 years said it has been hit by “prices going up, but demand going down”.
Millions to get £150 off energy bills for further five years
The government has confirmed the discount for six million low-income households will continue for the rest of the decade.