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UK Foreign Office to review Mandelson's US ambassador pay-off - A pay-off given to Lord Mandelson after he was sacked as ambassador to the US is being reviewed, Foreign Office sources tell the BBC. 36 mins ago

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Pentagon ends academic ties with Harvard over its 'woke ideology'

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Winter Olympics: Hosts Italy joint top of medal table after day one - as it happened - Relive all the action from day one of the Winter Olympics 2026 in Milan-Cortina.

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US wants Russia and Ukraine to end war by June, says Zelensky -- The Ukrainian leader says difficult issues remain, as Russia carries out further strikes on energy facilities.

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General shot in Moscow conscious after surgery, Russian media say

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Ex-NFL player Lee charged with murdering girlfriend

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The woman tasked with kicking Australian kids off social media

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Alleged mastermind among four arrested after Pakistan mosque blast

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GB's medal hope Brookes starts campaign - Sunday's Winter Olympics guide -- What's happening and who to look out for at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina.

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Winter Olympics begin with vibrant opening ceremony -- Andrea Bocelli and Mariah Carey perform as part of vibrant opening ceremony for the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics.

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Quiz: Can you name every Winter Olympics host city? -- The 25th Winter Olympics is taking place in Milan and Cortina in Italy and will feature a record 116 medal events.

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What is the future of the Winter Olympics? -- As the 2026 Winter Olympics start in Milan-Cortina, BBC Sport looks at how sustainable the Games are and what impact climate change could have on its future.

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They were drawn to Korea with dreams of K-pop stardom - but then let down -- Stories of aspiring foreign trainees shed light on an under-regulated industry, where there is opportunity and risk.

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I inhaled traffic fumes to find out where air pollution goes in my body -- BBC health correspondent James Gallagher gets his blood analysed to understand how air pollution is killing us.

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Will Vonn do the unthinkable and win Olympic gold? -- Veteran skier Lindsey Vonn is a "iconic superhuman athlete" and is "risking everything" by racing with an anterior cruciate ligament injury on Sunday, says former Olympic skier Chemmy Alcott.

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From Hollywood to the homeland: Why African countries are courting black American stars -- Ciara and Samuel L Jackson are among the big names who have become citizens of African countries in recent years.

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'It immerses you in fantasy': Why Bridgerton tourism is booming -- Dive in to the Bridgerton corner of TikTok and you'll see fans posing in the show's real-life locations.

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Can the US help Iran? What Iranians say - inside and outside the country -- Some desperate Iranians want US intervention, but others worry that it would not achieve the peace protesters ultimately want.

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Watch: Trump has called to nationalise US elections. Is it a big deal?

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Why all Olympic curling stones come from a Scottish island

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What we still don't know about the disappearance of Savannah Guthrie's mother

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Watch: Huge landslide in Sicily after Storm Harry

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Watch: Ukrainian soldier thought to be dead calls his family

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Zambian leader backs traditional Ghanaian outfit after online trolling -- Some Zambians outraged Ghanaians by describing the outfit worn by their president as a "blouse".

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Colorado funeral home director sentenced to 40 years for corpse abuse -- Nearly 200 decaying bodies were discovered at the Return to Nature home after officials investigated a foul smell.

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Suryakumar rescues India from all-time shock by USA -- Suryakumar Yadav rescues India from an almighty scare as T20 World Cup co-hosts beat the United States by 29 runs in Mumbai.

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Arsenal lead by nine points after beating Sunderland - Viktor Gyokeres scores twice as Arsenal beat Sunderland to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League table to nine points.

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Trump threatens tariffs for countries trading with Iran -- The order did not specify the rate that could be imposed, but used 25% as an example.

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Emails reveal more details of Epstein's celeb dinner for Andrew

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'I don't want to imagine what happened' - Shock and disbelief in area Nancy Guthrie went missing

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France investigates ex-minister Jack Lang over Epstein links

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Italy says railways hit by 'serious sabotage' as Winter Olympics begin

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Frustration as new pool closes weeks after opening

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Their parents are in disgrace - what now for Beatrice and Eugenie?

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Could Bad Bunny set off political fireworks at the Super Bowl half-time show?

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Police investigating new message in search for mother of Savannah Guthrie

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England's riot club focus on fine-tuning after walloping Wales -- Steve Borthwick has the pleasure of nit-picking through fine details after his England side swat aside Wales in their Six Nations opener.

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Yamal strikes as Barcelona ease to win over Mallorca -- Barcelona move four points clear at the top of La Liga with a 3-0 win at home against Mallorca, as Lamine Yamal scores the pick of the goals.

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LIVE - Figueroa stops Ball to claim WBA title from Briton - reaction - Follow live text commentary of Nick Ball's WBA featherweight world title defence against Brandon Figueroa in Liverpool.

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GB reach curling semi as Muir impresses in slopestyle qualification -- Team GB's mixed doubles curlers clinched their place in the Winter Olympics semi-finals with two matches to spare, after statement victories over heavyweights Canada and United States maintained their 100% record.

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'Unstoppable at his best' - is Palmer in World Cup picture? -- By scoring a first-half hat-trick against Wolves on Saturday, Cole Palmer provided a timely reminder of his talent, putting himself firmly in the England conversation.

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