BBC News Digest
Sunday, 1 February 2026
Lord Mandelson resigns from Labour Party over Epstein links
The former cabinet minister says he does not want to “cause further embarrassment” by his links to the late convicted paedophile.
‘Do you think you’re the devil himself?’ Epstein questioned in newly released interview
The footage, which is part of millions of files released by the US Department of Justice, shows the late sex offender being questioned by an unnamed interviewer.
‘Marry me’ and £20,000 for rent – key Sarah Ferguson revelations in Epstein emails
The latest Epstein files will only add to embarrassment for the former Duchess of York.
Iran’s supreme leader warns of regional war if US attacks
Trump earlier said Iran – which is due to begin a live-fire naval exercise in a key shipping route – was in “serious discussions”.
Twelve miners killed by Russian strike in Ukraine, energy company says
Seven others were reported injured in the strike near a bus carrying the workers on Sunday.
K-pop Demon Hunters make history as Grammys get under way
The Cure, Yungblud and FKA Twigs are the first British winners on the night in Los Angeles.
Families take legal action after British tourists die following Cape Verde holiday illness
A law firm says it is representing the families of six people who holidayed in Cape Verde.
Parents of girl, 7, swept out to sea on holiday speak of ‘unbearable pain’
Tasneem and Zubair Makda say they are “forever changed” since their daughter was swept away by a wave.
Charlotte Cadden chosen as Tory by-election candidate
The retired detective says she wants “a proper inquiry on grooming gangs” and “to get rid of carbon tax”.
Iranian protester Erfan Soltani released on bail, reports say
Reports in January had said he was due to be executed after his arrest in connection with anti-government protests.
Aspiring Nigerian singer dies after being bitten by a snake
Ifunanya Nwangene, a former contestant in The Voice Nigeria, died after not getting the antivenom she needed.
Watch: Burglars raid jewellers in daytime break-in
The Met Police are appealing for witnesses to the daylight break-in on Saturday.
Second Epstein victim claims she was sent to UK for sex with Andrew, lawyer says
The woman, then in her 20s, says the alleged encounter happened at Royal Lodge in 2010.
Name of NI peace deal architect dropped from scholarship over Epstein links
George Mitchell chaired the talks which led to the Good Friday Agreement in 1998.
Melania director Brett Ratner pictured cuddling woman in Epstein files
The images of Ratner with Epstein and unidentified women were released the same day as his documentary about the US first lady.
Takeaways from the millions of newly released documents
Three million new documents include hundreds of mentions of Trump and emails between Epstein and a person called “The Duke”.
‘Carlitos from Murcia’ to global superstar: How Alcaraz rose to the top
Before Carlos Alcaraz became the youngest man to complete the career Grand Slam, he was simply Carlitos from Murcia. This is his story.
Like the Beckhams, our family fell out. This is how we got back together
In the wake of the Beckhams’ estrangement, a mother and daughter explain what it takes to reconcile.
How ICE raids changed a once bustling Chicago neighbourhood
Businesses in Little Village – known as the “Mexico of the Midwest” – are suffering after weeks of immigration raids.
These women were all abused by the same man. Then they fought back
Shannon, Robyn, Jenni and Natalie teamed up to bring Aaron Swan to justice after decades of abuse.