More than 90 deaths this season: Are we seeing more avalanches? 8 hours ago Robert GreenallBBC News It is not unusual for avalanches to be in the news in the northern hemisphere at this time of year, the height of the annual ski season. But Tuesday's deadly incident in California, …

8 hours ago Duncan Walkerand Tom McArthur Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office. It comes after Thames Valley Police said it was assessing a complaint over the alleged sharing of confidential material by the former prince with late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The former …

On Thursday morning Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested at Sandringham Estate in Norfolk, on his 66th birthday. The former prince was taken to a police station in Aylsham on suspicion of misconduct in public office - he was later released under investigation, Thames Valley Police said. In statement, King Charles III …

'Who's next?' - American lawmakers call for 'justice' in the US after Andrew arrest 9 hours ago Ana Faguy and Helena HumphreyWashington Members of Congress have urged the US government to take action against associates of Jeffrey Epstein, following the arrest in the UK of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor on suspicion of …

8 hours ago Sean CoughlanRoyal correspondent The shell-shocked, disbelieving, haunted face of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor will become part of how his arrest will be remembered. It's not a particularly edifying sight. Andrew is slumped in the back seat of a car after his release, fingers steepled, whether in prayer or protection. …

5 hours ago Rushdi AbualoufGaza correspondent, Istanbul Hamas is holding an election for a new interim leader, a senior Palestinian official familiar with the armed group's affairs has told the BBC. Voting is taking place across Gaza, the occupied West Bank and among Hamas's members elsewhere. The outcome may signal …

A major change in the UK's weather pattern is heading our way. The brief spell of cold weather with frost, ice and hill snow is ending, with temperatures set to jump by up to 10C from Friday onwards. The blocked weather pattern which has been maintaining the recent wintry spell …

The first detailed genetic map of cancer in pet cats reveals striking similarities with human versions of the disease, possibly helping find new ways to treat cancers in both. Cancer is one of the main causes of illness and death in cats, however, very little is known about how it …

5 hours ago Ben KingBusiness reporter Warning: this article contains offensive and derogatory language Jeffrey Epstein considered investing in music company EMI after his associate David Stern appeared to suggest it potentially offered access to women, recently released emails suggest. Stern told the convicted sex offender that the music industry …

He told police his XL bullies were friendly – days later his mother-in-law was mauled to death 10 hours ago Lewis AdamsEssex When the police visited Ashley Warren's home in Jaywick, Essex, he told them his XL bully dogs were misunderstood, even suggesting they were less vicious than a poodle. …