BBC News Digest
Tuesday, 3 February 2026
Sarah Ferguson’s charity to close days after new Epstein revelations
Sarah’s Trust announced it was shutting “for the foreseeable future” after “some months” of discussion.
Clintons agree to testify on Epstein as vote looms to hold them in contempt of Congress
The couple bows to the House Oversight Committee’s demands after arguing for months that its subpoenas were invalid.
Paris prosecutors raid France offices of Elon Musk’s X
The Paris prosecutor says its cyber-crime unit is conducting a search of X’s offices.
Families of children with cancer to have travel costs covered
The government sets aside £10 million a year to help families and young people under 24 access cancer treatment.
Red flags missed before 15-year-old Harvey Willgoose’s murder, says family
Harvey Willgoose’s family say they believe he would “100%” be alive if school his had acted sooner.
Rape trial begins for son of Norway’s crown princess in tense moment for royal family
Marius Borg Høiby is accused of 38 charges including four counts of rape in one of the biggest cases in Norway for years.
Boy arrested over pregnant woman e-bike hit-and-run
The woman later gave birth to a baby who remains in a serious condition in hospital.
‘You can’t cut costs with animal welfare’: The British zoos fighting for survival
BBC research finds 40% of accredited zoos and aquariums raised financial concerns since 2022.
Trump seeks $1bn in damages from Harvard
The announcement is the latest development in the White House’s ongoing feud with the Ivy League institution.
Jesy Nelson backs under-16 social media ban to protect daughters
The former Little Mix star reveals why she wanted to let cameras in to document her pregnancy journey.
Watch: Why is no-one being prosecuted over the Epstein files?
Gary O’Donoghue looks at why no prosecutions have yet come from the release of millions of documents.
Andrew under pressure to give evidence on Epstein
There are calls for the former prince to testify on what he knew about Jeffrey Epstein’s activities – but emails show multiple requests by US authorities in the past.
What do emails between Mandelson and Epstein say?
Emails sent while Lord Mandelson was serving in government raise further questions about his ties with Jeffrey Epstein.
Sarah Ferguson emailed Epstein while he was in prison for child sex offence, documents suggest
The former duchess contacted the disgraced financier for business advice weeks before his release, disclosed documents appear to show.
Like a screwdriver in my face – life with ‘the world’s most painful known medical condition’
Trigeminal neuralgia is a rare condition where something as simple as a gust of wind can cause excruciating pain.
The shanties in a Lagos lagoon bulldozed and burnt by authorities
Residents suspect the demolitions are aimed at gentrifying the waterfront in Nigeria’s biggest city, but officials deny this.
Final moments of Steve Wright’s first victim – and the 26-year wait for justice
The mystery of the teenager’s murderer is finally solved by serial killer Wright’s admission.
Just seven signings – the Premier League’s quiet deadline day
A low-key transfer deadline day ended with the fewest Premier League deals completed in a winter window. BBC Sport looks at the spending that was done, and examines why there was so little activity.
Adolescence co-creator on ‘remarkably tender’ Lord of the Flies adaptation
Award winners Jack Thorne and Marc Munden on their adaptation of William Golding’s Lord of the Flies.
EU has ‘open mind’ on UK customs union debate, says commissioner
Valdis Dombrovskis says the EU is willing to engage with Britain amid mounting global uncertainty.