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Mandelson shared government emails with Epstein, files suggest, as calls grow for full investigation -- Emails released in the Epstein files suggest Lord Mandelson forwarded internal government information to Jeffrey Epstein in 2009.

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LIVE - Images show Russia resuming Ukraine strikes after cold weather pause - Latest updates from the BBC's specialists in fact-checking, verifying video and tackling disinformation.

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Watch: Punxsutawney Phil emerges for Groundhog Day -- Legend has it that if Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow there will be six more weeks of winter, if not, spring is around the corner.

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Bad Bunny makes Grammy history as stars protest against ICE -- Other prizes went to Billie Eilish, Olivia Dean and Lady Gaga, at a ceremony dominated by politics.

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Starbucks bets on robots to brew a turnaround in customers

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'Enemy' insults and questioning Putin: Steve Rosenberg on tightrope of reporting from Russia

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'Superhuman' teen swims hours to save family stranded off Australian coast

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Ukraine hails 'real results' after Musk restricts Russian Starlink use

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Partial US government shutdown enters third day as funding standoff continues

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Bad Bunny says 'ICE out' in speech -- Politics played a central role at the show, with artists including Shaboozey and Gloria Estefan criticising US immigration enforcement.

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How Grammy winner Olivia Dean became Britain's new global star -- The Londoner confirmed her status as one of the pop world's biggest breakout stars in LA on Sunday.

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Syria's only female minister pushes for change: 'I'm not here for window dressing' -- The BBC's Lyse Doucet follows Hind Kabawat as she confronts the challenges of fragmented, post-Assad Syria. -- Middle East

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Will Seahawks stop Patriots' record bid? Lowdown on Super Bowl 2026 -- The New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks will meet on Sunday to decide the NFL champions - here's all you need to know about Super Bowl 60.

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Men covertly filming women at night and profiting from footage, BBC finds -- The BBC went undercover to investigate an industry where women are filmed at night without their knowledge.

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Not a fan of the gym? Why you should try 'exercise snacking' -- How you can make a big difference to your health and fitness without signing up for a marathon or joining a gym.

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AI 'slop' is transforming social media - and a backlash is brewing -- Social media has been flooded with fake, AI-generated images and videos. But will the majority of users actually care?

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The policeman who inspired Al Pacino's Serpico - Frank Serpico was shot in February 1971, after exposing police corruption.

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India's snakebite crisis is killing tens of thousands every year -- A new report has found that 99% of healthcare workers in India face challenges administering antivenom.

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Watch: the must-see moments from the 2026 Grammy Awards

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Watch: the best looks of the 2026 Grammy Awards

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From school chorister to Simon Cowell boy band

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'Do you think you're the devil himself?' Epstein questioned in newly released interview

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Watch: Snake at train station scares Sydney commuters

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Billionaire Frank Stronach faces sexual assault trial in Canada -- The Austro-Canadian billionaire and former politician is facing more than a dozen sexual assault charges. He has denied the allegations and pleaded not guilty. -- US & Canada

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Gold and silver prices fall after Friday's losses -- Precious metal prices hit record highs in January as investors parked their money in "safe havens".

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Australian woman dies after becoming snagged in ski lift in Japan -- The 22-year-old became caught in a chairlift and was suspended in midair before having a heart attack, officials say.

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Melania film beats box office predictions despite criticisms -- The documentary about US First Lady Melania Trump has been panned, but is off to "a huge start".

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Kennedy Center to close for two years for renovations, Trump says -- The move follows several artists cancelling performances after it was recently renamed the Trump Kennedy Center.

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Trump threatens to sue Trevor Noah over Epstein joke at Grammys

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'Marry me' and Epstein's 'baby boy' - key Sarah Ferguson revelations in emails

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All the winners at the 2026 Grammy Awards

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Three West African juntas have turned to Russia. Now the US wants to engage them

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Norway's PM agrees crown princess had 'poor judgement' over Epstein links

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The most eye-catching looks from the Grammy Awards, from Chappell Roan to Olivia Dean

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Grammy highlights - from a chaotic Cher to Sabrina's flight of fantasy

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Disappearance of mother of Savannah Guthrie, NBC News anchor, investigated as a crime

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Transfer deadline day: Mateta's move from Palace to AC Milan in 'major jeopardy' -- Transfer deadline day latest updates as clubs look to finalise their business before the window closes at 19:00 GMT.

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Mateta's move from Palace to Milan in doubt -- Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta's move to AC Milan is in serious doubt over issues with his medical, according to multiple BBC Sport sources. -- Premier League

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Italian biathlete fails doping test before Olympics -- Hosts Italy face embarassment days before the start of the Winter Olympics as biathlete Rebecca Passler tests positive for banned substances. -- Sport

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England name Itoje on bench & pick Northampton centres for Wales -- Maro Itoje is a replacement while Fraser Dingwall and Tommy Freeman form the midfield as England shake things up to face Wales.

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PGA Tour success vindicates rejecting LIV - Rose -- England's Justin Rose says he did not move to LIV Golf because he "felt my childhood self wouldn't feel very good about giving up on those dreams" of chasing the game's biggest prizes.

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Russell 'wants to go head-to-head' with Verstappen -- Mercedes driver George Russell says his hope for the 2026 F1 season is to find himself in a title fight with Max Verstappen.

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