A 'weirdly rushed' appointment - and other key takeaways from Mandelson files
Posted on Wednesday March 11, 2026

A batch of documents has revealed new details about the appointment of Lord Mandelson as ambassador.

Jeremy Bowen: Trump has called for an Iran uprising but the lessons from Iraq in 1991 loom large
Posted on Wednesday March 11, 2026

The US president might learn that starting wars is much easier than ending them, writes the BBC's international editor.

Prison inmate charged with Huntley murder appears in court
Posted on Wednesday March 11, 2026

Ian Huntley had been serving a life sentence with a minimum term of 40 years for the murders of 10-year-olds Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman.

Alternative to HRT for menopausal hot flushes now on NHS
Posted on Wednesday March 11, 2026

The non-hormonal daily pill could benefit 500,000 women for whom HRT is not suitable.

Tourist attractions call for changes to weather apps over 'misleading' rain icons
Posted on Wednesday March 11, 2026

Chester Zoo is leading a call for a change in the way "rain icons" are used in weather forecasts.