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News : BBC
Live. Starmer apologises to Epstein victims for appointing Mandelson and 'believing his lies' The Conservatives and Lib Dems call for a confidence vote in the prime minister, who is under pressure for making Lord Mandelson US ambassador in 2024.
Naked images remained in Epstein files despite outcry Attribution
Cargo ship captain jailed for six years over deadly North Sea tanker crash Attribution
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Live. Bank of England holds interest rates at 3.75%
Deaths of at least 30 in UK's worst small boat disaster were avoidable, inquiry finds Attribution
Warning of long airport queues under new EU border control system Attribution
36 UK infants ill after drinking contaminated baby formula Attribution
55,000 Ukrainian soldiers killed in war with Russia, Zelensky says Attribution
Nigel Farage unveils Dan Thomas as Reform UK's Welsh leader at rally Attribution
Live. Specialist US military jet arrives in Middle East as Iran tensions continue Attribution

News : New York Times
Trump Says His Unpredictable Style Gives Him Leverage. But It Has a Cost.
China’s Xi Presses Trump on Taiwan in Phone Call
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A Trump ‘Blockade’ Is Stalling Hundreds of Wind and Solar Projects
Trump’s Call to ‘Nationalize’ Elections Adds to State Officials’ Alarm
Melinda French Gates Addresses New References to Bill Gates in Epstein Files
In Forcing Clintons to Testify on Epstein, Republican Sets a New Precedent
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Brad Karp Resigns as Paul Weiss Chairman Amid Epstein Fallout
Epstein Helped Woody Allen’s Daughter Get Into College, Emails Show
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Sport
: Telegraph

Why Jacquet joined Liverpool in deal worth £60m and not Chelsea for £70m football
Palace sign Strand Larsen but face Mateta dilemma after Milan move collapses Transfer deadline day
Grieving Itoje backed to give England a lift from the bench against Wales Rugby union
ExclusiveAlonso expected to be on three-man shortlist to succeed Guardiola Football
No coach, no problem for ‘super aggressive’ Raducanu Tennis
Tony Pigott’s last interview‘Cats have nine lives – I’m into my teens’ Cricket
FootballRomero calls Spurs squad depth ‘disgraceful’ in new dig at board
FootballRonaldo on collision course with Saudis after missing match
RacingAamilah Aswat victorious for the Queen as first black female winner



 

News : London Evening Standard
Zack Polanski: I thought what Keir Starmer said about me was vile
Starmer finally says 'sorry' on Mandelson row as he fights to stay PM
'World-first' deepfake detection plan to be developed by UK
Bus passenger numbers hit new low as firms ditch loss-making routes
Richard Madeley clashes with Cabinet minister over Mandelson scandal
‘Obsessed’ ex-partner jailed for stabbing psychology graduate to death
Tube graffiti epidemic: TfL reveals 100% increase in criminal damage
London firms hit with £6.7m of illegal worker fines in just six months
George Mitchell and Jeffrey Epstein links ‘unclear’, Bertie Ahern says
Number of teenage homicides falls by nearly a half to lowest since 2013
Morgan McSweeney: The rise of Sir Keir Starmer’s right-hand man

News : Sky

Starmer: 'I'm sorry for believing Mandelson's lies and appointing him'
Lib Dems join Tories in calling for a confidence vote in Starmer
Bank of England chief 'shocked' by details coming out of Epstein files
Interest rates held at 3.75% - but cuts 'likely' later this year
Badenoch says Mahmood is 'better than other ministers'
Badenoch urges Labour MPs to topple Starmer - and says she'd welcome an election
Starmer doesn't say if he would run in leadership race - but defends 'mandate'
Starmer sends message to rebellious Labour MPs
Appointing Mandelson was never a good look, Starmer asked
Starmer doesn't directly address question about his future as prime minister
Starmer attempts to clarify PMQs remarks about knowledge of Mandelson-Epstein link
New prediction for how low interest rate will fall in 2026 - and BoE says it's a 'reasonable' forecast | Money
Family of woman who died after Cape Verde holiday issue warning - as spike in illnesses revealed
Moscow responds to Epstein question - and Andrew's 'Pizza Express' claim contradicted | Latest from files
Russian captain jailed for six years after deadly tanker collision
Loss of life was 'avoidable' in deadliest ever Channel migrant boat sinking, inquiry finds

News
: Telegraph

Starmer blames security services for Mandelson vetting fiasco Prime Ministers own MPs call for him to consider his position over his appointment of disgraced peer as US ambassador
This pathetic attempt to shift the blame has to be the end of Starmer
LiveStarmer: I had no reason to doubt Mandelson
Get ready for Prime Minister Streeting
Rubio raised alarm with Labour over Mandelson
King heckled over Andrew’s ties to Epstein Protester asks monarch if former Duke of York should be investigated by police
French blamed over deadliest Channel crossing Advertisement
LiveUK growth downgraded as Bank warns over unemployment
Dozens of babies ill after suspected formula poisoning
Where the Epstein file release leaves Donald Trump
Epstein’s sinister plot to seed the human race with his DNA

News : Guardian
AnalysisLast chance, Keir? MPs in despair as crisis engulfs Downing Street
Peter MandelsonPM says he knew when giving Mandelson US job he had kept ties with Epstein after conviction
Palantir tiesMandelson’s links with US tech firm Palantir must be fully exposed, campaigners warn
ExplainerHow much did Starmer really know about Mandelson’s ties to Epstein?
IsraelIsraeli strikes kill at least 21 in Gaza as Rafah patient crossings halted
SkiingVonn forced to wait as first women’s Winter Olympics downhill training cancelled
SkeletonTeam GB’s best chance of gold dealt major blow after helmets ban
OlympicsIOC president gives clearest signal so far that Russia could be part of LA 2028
ScheduleYour day-by-day guide to Milano Cortina 2026
Will UnwinManchester City produce little big plan with Marmoush to bemuse Newcastle
Manchester CityGuardiola questions rule that will keep Guéhi out of Carabao Cup final

News : Huffington Post
Elevating Exports with UK Export Finance
Makeup Artist Answers Everyone's Big Question About Chappell Roan's Grammys Look
Gordon Brown Hands Evidence Against 'Unpatriotic' Mandelson To Police
The Most Annoying Things You Can Do On A Flight
Harry Potter Star John Lithgow Brands JK Rowling Trans Comments 'Inexplicable'
A Rapidly-Growing 'Solar Flare Factory' On The Sun Is Causing Mayhem
Chappell Roan Laughs Off Media Frenzy Around Her Daring Grammys Look
Putin Shows What He Really Thinks Of Peace By Breaking Trump Ceasefire Vow Early
Alex Warren Explains What Went Wrong During His Grammy Awards Performance
We Can't Stop Watching Lady Gaga Scaring Bad Bunny At The Grammys

Internet : Wired News
Why Are Some Women Training for Pregnancy Like It’s a Marathon?
Inside the ICE Forum Where Agents Complain About Their Jobs
Measles Is Causing Brain Swelling in Children in South Carolina
A New AI Math Startup Just Cracked 4 Previously Unsolved Problems
Mistral's New Ultra-Fast Translation Model Gives Big AI Labs a Run for Their Money
The Best Super Bowl TV Deals
Our Favorite Pixel Phone Is $100 Off
Cozey’s Neptune Sofa Bed Is Firm, but It’s Also Flexible
The Best Laptop Backpacks for Work (and Life)
Right-Wing Gun Enthusiasts and Extremists Are Working Overtime to Justify Alex Pretti’s Killing
After Minneapolis, Tech CEOs Are Struggling to Stay Silent
ICE Pretends It’s a Military Force. Its Tactics Would Get Real Soldiers Killed
2026 Winter Olympics
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Your Complete Guide to the 2026 Winter Olympics
12 Athletes to Watch at the 2026 Winter Olympics

News Mail
Starmer grovels for his job as he apologises for believing Mandelson's lies and claims he didn't know the 'depth and darkness' of his ties to Epstein
EXCLUSIVEBeatrice and Eugenie are both standing by their mother and 'staying loyal in private' despite her Epstein emails shame - as her whereabouts remain a mystery
Is YOUR name dying out? Use our tool to find out - as scientists confirm parents around the world are ditching traditional favourites for more unique options
A new study shows that parents are increasingly looking for the most unique names for their children as they turn their back on traditional favourites.
How going months without a period could be the terrifying first sign of a brain tumour. Here's how paying for a private blood test may well have saved my life
Livia McNee had suffered with irregular periods since the age of 14 and, until recently, believed she knew the cause.
RICHARD EDEN: I've met Beatrice and Eugenie many times. I know what they're really like. There's one line in Epstein's email that's sealed their fate - this is the devastating blow that's coming
I have come to the conclusion that my hopes for the princesses lie in tatters. Beatrice and Eugenie can never be part of 'The Firm' because of their lying, greedy, sex offender-loving parents
Avocado, de-stoned: Experts share the health benefits of the millennial's favourite fruit - and blast 'fat' myths
Often described as a 'superfood', avocados are nutrient-dense and packed with heart-healthy monounsaturated fats, fibre, potassium and vitamins K, E and C.
Mother-of-five who falsely accused good Samaritan of rape after he gave her a lift home when he found her drunk and crying in the street is jailed

Misc. : Vice
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Computer Weekly
SolarWinds RCE bug makes Cisa list as exploitation spreads
UK government must get its hands dirty on security, report says
Banks reduce reliance on OpenAI as strategies mature
Ransomware gangs focus on winning hearts and minds
Pentaho update aids data integration, semantic modeling
Snowflake launches new AI tools, unveils OpenAI partnership


Politics
: BBC

Live. Starmer apologises to Epstein victims for appointing Mandelson and 'believing his lies' The Conservatives and Lib Dems call for a confidence vote in the prime minister, who is under pressure for making Lord Mandelson US ambassador in 2024.
Live. Bank of England holds interest rates at 3.75%
Starmer apologises to Epstein victims for believing Mandelson's 'lies' Attribution
Chris Mason: Starmer can ill afford any more days like these Attribution
Mandelson offered to help Epstein get Russian visa, documents suggest Attribution
'I never left your side': Emails reveal more about Mandelson's Epstein friendship Attribution
Nigel Farage unveils Dan Thomas as Reform UK's Welsh leader at rally Attribution
Farage apology over school racism allegations does not go far enough, ex-pupil says Attribution
Ban on asylum seekers using taxis for medical appointments comes into force Attribution
MPs back plan to release Mandelson files after Labour anger forces climbdown Attribution
Mahmood defends immigration reforms amid Labour opposition Attribution
New party Advance UK unveils by-election candidate Attribution
Who is Peter Mandelson? Attribution
Dark mood among Labour MPs as PM tries to contain Mandelson scandal Attribution
What do emails between Mandelson and Epstein say? Attribution
'Finally got him to go today': Mandelson's emails to Epstein on Gordon Brown Attribution
Peter Mandelson: Rise and fall of Labour's political fixer Attribution
From our Political Editor Chris Mason
Chris Mason: Starmer can ill afford any more days like these Attribution
Chris Mason: Mandelson revelations a scandal on another level Attribution
Why was PM Keir Starmer in Japan? Video, 00:01:21Why was PM Keir Starmer in Japan? Attribution

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News : Independent
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Sir Keir Starmer has made a dramatic U-turn over the release of full vetting documents relating to Peter Mandelson’s appointment as the UKs ambassador
Labour rebels force Starmer into humiliating climbdown on Mandelson files
Latest: PM to release Mandelson documents as probe launched
Starmer vows to defend ‘decent Britain’ amid fury over Mandelson
NHS cancer crisis as doctors warn of treatment ‘disaster’
55,000 Ukrainian soldiers killed in war, Zelensky says, as Russia vows to fight on
Summer camp sex offender admits drugging wife while he assaulted children
How King Charles helped criminals to ‘feel’ again through bee-keeping
Head of Reform council’s cost-cutting programme resigns after suggesting authority has made ‘no cuts’
Melinda Gates: Epstein files bring back ‘very painful’ memories of marriage
Musk calls Spanish PM ‘fascist’ as X hits out over French office raid
The smart moment to get ahead of your business budget
Replace ‘doomed’ student loans with graduate tax, says ex-watchdog
Epstein files reveal a dark truth about the rich – and the twisted games they play with money
Bill Gates admits he was ‘foolish’ in first interview since Epstein files released Premium
Doctor who helped convict Lucy Letby lives with ‘tiny guilt’ they caught ‘wrong person’
Inquests open into deaths of five babies killed by Letby
Never-before-seen letters from Letby to best friend show her boasting about prison cell
Watch: Lucy Letby asks to hug cat in newly released footage of arrest
Son of Norway’s crown princess in tears at rape trial and denies videos show assault
Locals react to Andrew’s Sandringham move: ‘They’re dumping their royal rubbish on us’

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