Trump curious why Iran has not 'capitulated', US envoy Witkoff says 12 hours ago Jaroslav Lukivand Ghoncheh Habibiazad ,BBC Persian US President Donald Trump is questioning why Iran has not yet "capitulated" in the face of Washington's military build-up in the Middle East, the US president's special envoy Steve Witkoff …

Last surviving teacher of Aberfan disaster still remembers faces of the children who died 8 hours ago Huw ThomasBBC Wales correspondent This story contains upsetting details that some may find distressing Even after 60 years, Mair Morgan can still remember the face of the little girl with "beautiful black curly …

Powerful winter storm slams US northeast as NYC issues travel ban 4 hours ago Nardine Saad A historic winter storm has started lashing the northeast US, placing 59 million people under weather warnings and causing power outages and a travel ban in New York City. States of emergency have been …

An armed man has been shot dead after entering the secure perimeter of US President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida, the Secret Service has said. The man was carrying a shotgun and fuel can when he was stopped and shot by Secret Service agents and a Sheriff's deputy, authorities …

The Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics have officially ended following the closing ceremony in northern Italy. It took place at Verona Olympic Arena, despite none of the sporting events happening in the city, which is 75 miles from Milan. After beginning with a tribute to classic Italian opera, flagbearers representing the …

A wave of violence has broken out in Mexico after the country's most wanted drug baron was killed in a security operation to arrest him involving US intelligence. Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as "El Mencho", was the leader of the feared Jalisco New Generation (CJNG) drug cartel and died after …

Mescal and Abrams go red carpet official, a 'strong language' apology and other key Bafta moments 6 hours ago Noor NanjiCulture correspondent at the Baftas This year's Bafta Film Awards had it all. A-listers, a touch of royalty, Paddington Bear - and the sun even came out, for what felt …

Hamnet's Jessie Buckley and I Swear's Robert Aramayo win big at the Baftas 8 hours ago Emma SaundersCulture reporter I Swear star Robert Aramayo beat competition from the likes of Hollywood A-listers Leonardo DiCaprio and Timothée Chalamet to win best actor at this year's Bafta awards. The actor, who depicted …

Andrew charged taxpayers for massage when envoy, claim ex-civil servants 50 minutes ago Sean CoughlanRoyal correspondent Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor charged taxpayers for massages and excessive travel costs while working as the UK's trade envoy, whistleblowing retired civil servants have claimed. One former civil servant, who worked in the UK's trade department …

Billions in SEND funding to make schools more inclusive, ministers say 4 hours ago Nathan StandleyEducation reporter The government says it will spend billions to make mainstream schools in England more inclusive for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). 6bn over three years going directly to schools, early …