BBC News Digest
Monday, 2 February 2026
‘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.
Men covertly filming women at night and profiting from footage, BBC finds
The BBC went undercover to investigate an industry where women are filmed at night without their knowledge.
Bad Bunny makes Grammy history as stars protest against ICE
Other prizes went to Billie Eilish, Olivia Dean and Lady Gaga, at a ceremony dominated by politics.
The most eye-catching looks from the Grammy Awards, from Chappell Roan to Olivia Dean
A collection of some of the best looks from Sunday’s awards in Los Angeles.
‘Enemy’ insults and questioning Putin: Steve Rosenberg on tightrope of reporting from Russia
The BBC’s Russia editor reflects on the difficulties of working as a British journalist in Moscow.
AI ‘slop’ is transforming social media – and a backlash is brewing
Social media has been flooded with fake, AI-generated images and videos. But will the majority of users actually care?
Israel reopens Gaza’s key Rafah border crossing with Egypt
Only dozens of Palestinians and no goods will be able to cross in both directions each day.
Street where residents are terrified of flooding could be bulldozed
People on a street at risk of flooding will discover whether their homes are to be demolished.
Watch: Must-see moments from this year’s ceremony
From ‘ICE out’ to Cher forgetting her lines, watch the best moments from this year’s ceremony.
Grammy highlights – from a chaotic Cher to Sabrina’s stewardess
The best and worst moments of the 68th Grammy Awards, which were held in Los Angeles.
See the full list of winners
A guide to the main prizes at Sunday’s 68th Grammy Awards in Los Angeles.
Golden becomes the first K-Pop song to win a Grammy
The Cure, Yungblud and FKA Twigs are the first British winners on the night in Los Angeles.
How Olivia Dean became Britain’s new global star
The Londoner confirmed her status as one of the pop world’s biggest breakout stars in LA on Sunday.
Syria’s only female minister pushes for change: ‘I’m not here for window dressing’
The BBC’s Lyse Doucet follows Hind Kabawat as she confronts the challenges of fragmented, post-Assad Syria.
Pornhub is now restricting access for UK users – will other sites follow suit?
The UK’s largest porn site has blocked unregistered users from accessing explicit content in the country, but why motives remain unclear.
Takeaways from the millions of newly released Epstein files
Three million new documents include hundreds of mentions of Trump and emails between Epstein and a person called “The Duke”.
How ‘exercise snacking’ can help you get fitter
How you can make a big difference to your health and fitness without signing up for a marathon or joining a gym.
‘ME and Long Covid have brought my children’s lives to a standstill’
The £1.1m Rosetta Stone study hopes to make a breakthrough by comparing ME and Long Covid.
India’s snakebite crisis is killing tens of thousands every year
A new report has found that 99% of healthcare workers in India face challenges administering antivenom.
Three West African juntas have turned to Russia. Now the US wants to engage them
The US signals that restoring democracy is no longer a priority and it is ready to work with Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger.