BBC News Digest
Tuesday, 3 February 2026
Mandelson investigated by police over claims he leaked information to Epstein
The former Labour minister faces allegations of misconduct in public office when he was business secretary.
Police assess allegation Epstein sent second woman to UK for sex with Andrew
The encounter allegedly occurred at the former prince’s residence, Royal Lodge, in 2010.
Andrew moves out of Royal Lodge home
The former prince left Royal Lodge on Monday night and is living in a temporary property on the Sandringham Estate.
Watch: BBC joins Colombian commandos fighting ‘never-ending battle’ against drug gangs
As the US and Colombian presidents meet, Orla Guerin joins a police unit tasked with finding and destroying jungle cocaine labs.
Two men killed in light aircraft crash, police say
A team from the Air Accidents Investigation Branch is at the scene of the crash in Littleborough.
Bus driver who was sacked for punching thief protected me, says theft victim
Kartalin Kaszas is grateful to bus driver Mark Hehir for intervening in a “terrifying” situation.
Chappell Roan says revealing Grammys outfit wasn’t ‘that outrageous’
The US pop star drew attention for her breast-baring chiffon Mugler dress at Sunday’s ceremony.
US says it shot down Iranian drone flying towards aircraft carrier
A US military spokesman says the drone was shot down while approaching an American vessel in the Arabian Sea.
University begins High Court challenge against £585k free speech fine
The University of Sussex says the watchdog overstepped its legal powers in imposing the fine last year.
‘I was thinking about mum’: Boy, 13, swims for hours to save family swept out to sea
Austin Applebee recounts his ‘superhuman’ swim which saved the lives of his mother and siblings in Australia.
Fourteen migrants dead after collision with Greek coastguard boat
The coastguard said a pursuit was under way at the time of the collision, near the island of Chios.
Gazans returning through Rafah crossing describe checks by Palestinian militia
One Palestinian woman said members of the Israel-linked militia searched them and their belongings at an Israeli checkpoint inside Gaza.
Sarah Ferguson emails to Epstein show increasing desperation
The messages from the former Duchess of York appear to show her saying she feels “traumatised and alone”.
Thousands of Epstein documents taken down after victims identified
The US Department of Justice faces criticism from victims after names and unredacted images included in latest release.
Prince Edward says it’s ‘important’ to remember victims as pressure on Andrew grows
The Duke of Edinburgh is the first senior royal to speak about the new Epstein documents.
Who is in the Epstein files?
Millions of Epstein-related documents released by the US justice department include the names of the world’s rich and powerful.
Son of Norway’s crown princess hears details of rape charges in tense trial 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.
The talented playmaker no-one seems to want
Harvey Elliott is one of England’s most gifted young players – but neither Aston Villa or Liverpool appear to rate the midfielder.
Victim of ‘Celtic Curse’ spent years blaming herself for poor health
Anne Campbell says being diagnosed with a genetic disease in her 80s came as a relief.
My shock at becoming a mum after teenage cancer treatment
A woman left in chronic pain after cancer as a 13-year-old describes “pure joy” at having a baby.