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Starmer to release files on Mandelson appointment

Wed, 04/02/2026 - 12:00
It comes ahead of a Commons vote to disclose documents about the ex-minister's appointment as US ambassador.

Nintendo Switch becomes gaming giant's best-selling console in history

Wed, 04/02/2026 - 11:51
The Super Mario maker said 155 million units of the console have now been sold overall.

Nintendo Switch becomes gaming giant's best-selling console in history

Wed, 04/02/2026 - 11:51
The Super Mario maker said 155 million units of the console have now been sold overall.

Claire Foy says she had parasites for five years

Wed, 04/02/2026 - 11:50
The Crown star had to change her diet due to the bug which she thinks she caught in Morocco.

Find out how your local hospital is doing on cancer waits

Wed, 04/02/2026 - 11:42
Is your local hospital service meeting the NHS waiting time targets in England?

Russian attacks on Ukraine energy sites 'particularly depraved', UK PM Starmer says

Wed, 04/02/2026 - 11:29
The UK leader's comments came after Russia renewed its attacks on power plants and critical infrastructure in Ukraine.

Gold rebounds above $5,000 after US downs Iran drone

Wed, 04/02/2026 - 11:27
Precious metal price voliatility continues as geopolitical tensions push investors to safe-haven assets.

Three quarters of patients will survive cancer by 2035, government promises

Wed, 04/02/2026 - 10:42
There are plans for earlier diagnosis and faster treatment in England but experts worry about lack of staff.

'Lots of dark moments' – Draper now ready for Davis Cup

Wed, 04/02/2026 - 10:35
Jack Draper says he has had to overcome "lots of dark moments" during his injury lay-off as he prepares to make his long-awaited return in Great Britain's Davis Cup qualifier against Norway in Oslo

Snooker legend Virgo dies aged 79

Wed, 04/02/2026 - 09:50
John Virgo, who co-presented TV show Big Break and commentated on the BBC for 47 years, has died.

Snooker legend Virgo dies aged 79

Wed, 04/02/2026 - 09:50
John Virgo, who co-presented TV show Big Break and commentated on the BBC for 47 years, has died.

'Quite annoying that we keep going on and on about it' - McCullum defends squad

Wed, 04/02/2026 - 09:19
In a wide-ranging interview, Brendon McCullum talks about Harry Brook's altercation with a nightclub bouncer and the criticism of England's off-field behaviour.

Team GB's childhood friends fired up for revenge

Wed, 04/02/2026 - 09:03
Bruce Mouat and Jen Dodds are fired up to make amends on Wednesday for the agony of their mixed doubles curling semi-final against Norway in 2022.

'Text me a proof of life!' - Chris Hughes' bobsleigh run with Team GB

Wed, 04/02/2026 - 08:45
TV personality Chris Hughes meets GB's bobsleigh team, but will he go down the mountain against the 5G of force in a two man sled?

Why time is running out for Milan's iconic San Siro

Wed, 04/02/2026 - 08:43
BBC Sport visits the San Siro in Milan, the venue for the Winter Olympics opening ceremony, to find out why this could be the last global event held at the iconic stadium, and what comes next.

Six new faces to watch in Six Nations

Wed, 04/02/2026 - 08:15
The world's oldest rugby tournament is the stage for a clutch of young stars to make their name.

Russian attacks on Ukraine energy sites 'particularly depraved', UK PM Starmer says

Wed, 04/02/2026 - 08:08
The UK leader's comments came after Russia renewed its attacks on power plants and critical infrastructure in Ukraine.

Vonn, Gu and Malinin - global stars to follow at Milan-Cortina 2026

Wed, 04/02/2026 - 07:15
BBC Sport takes a look at the global stars and stories to follow at Milan-Cortina 2026.

Hope for Olympic skater in Minions music dispute

Wed, 04/02/2026 - 07:10
Figure skater Tomas-Llorence Guarino Sabate is optimistic he can perform to music from the Minions films at the Winter Olympics after receiving copyright clearance.

Hope for Olympic skater in Minions music dispute

Wed, 04/02/2026 - 07:10
Figure skater Tomas-Llorence Guarino Sabate is optimistic he can perform to music from the Minions films at the Winter Olympics after receiving copyright clearance.

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