What was the vetting process for Mandelson's appointment as US ambassador?
The PM has accused Lord Mandelson of lying throughout the process – but what did it involve? Source link
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Man guilty of murdering girl, 9, playing in street
Lilia Valutyte was playing outside a shop in Boston, Lincolnshire, when she was stabbed to death. Source link
Robbie Williams: British people are good at devaluing ourselves
With his new album Britpop breaking a record set by the Beatles, the singer takes a moment to celebrate. Source link
Ex Tory councillor unveiled by Nigel Farage as Reform's Welsh leader
Farage said he had chosen Thomas ahead of the Senedd election because was “battle hardened”. Source link
55,000 Ukrainian soldiers killed in war with Russia, Zelensky says
Special US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, Trump’s son-in-law, held talks with Russian and Ukrainian negotiators in the capital of the United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi, for a second day on Thursday in an effort to try and thrash out the details of the US-proposed peace deal. Source link
Cargo ship captain jailed for six years over deadly North Sea tanker crash
Vladimir Motin is sentenced after crew member Mark Angelo Pernia died in the crash in 2025. Source link
Growing calls in India to restrict children's social media use
Some Indian states have said they are examining Australia’s law curbing social media for children. Source link
Deaths of at least 30 in UK's worst small boat disaster were avoidable, inquiry finds
Inquiry chair Sir Ross Cranston said “systemic failures” by authorities had led to the deadliest Channel small boat incident on record. Source link
US launches plan to tackle China's critical minerals dominance
The event was attended by representatives of more than 50 countries, the White House said. Source link
Winter Olympics 2026: Bruce Mouat and Jen Dodds finish strongly for second GB win
GB started with the hammer, took two in accomplished first end, and looked like they might enjoy a comfortable start to the day in Italy. Estonia responded by doing the same, though, after a slight Dodds error with her last stone. “Sorry, Bruce,” said the 34-year-old, who was slightly errant again with her opening rock…