International Peter Mandelson to step down from Lords as No 10 asks police to investigate Epstein leaks – UK politics live Mandelson will still be entitled to call himself Lord but no longer entitled to take part in House of Lords proceedingsThe Department for Work and Pensions has named 12 disability experts with “lived experience of disability or long-term health conditions” who will sit on the steering group of the review looking at the future of the personal independence payment (Pip), a disability benefit. Stephen Timms, the minister leading the review, […] todayFebruary 3, 2026 1
International Ukraine ‘ready to play ball’ on peace deal but Russia ‘creating chaos’ with its attacks, says Nato chief – Europe live Mark Rutte and Volodymyr Zelenskyy hold joint press conference as air alert sirens blare across KyivThe EU’s foreign policy chief, Kajas Kallas, has been speaking as part of a panel on Arctic security. Kallas was asked if the EU was “too cautious” in taking action because of its dependence on the US for security, which has been exposed amid Russia’s war on Ukraine and the Trump administration’s threats on Greenland […] todayFebruary 3, 2026 1
insert_link International ‘Record number of missiles’ hit Ukraine leaving thousands with no heating in -20C The attack - which reportedly consisted of more than 70 missiles and 450 drones - comes after a so-called "energy truce" expired at the weekend.Source: feeds.bbci.co.ukRead full article todayFebruary 3, 2026
International Trump-Petro live: US, Colombia leaders to meet at White House amid tensions US President Donald Trump is set to welcome Colombian President Gustavo Petro to Washington, DC for talks.Source: www.aljazeera.comRead full article todayFebruary 3, 2026 1
International French authorities raid X offices in Paris, summon Musk in cybercrime probe Investigation into social media platform looks at complicity in crimes including Holocaust denial and child pornography.Source: www.aljazeera.comRead full article todayFebruary 3, 2026 1
International Italy ready to impress in T20 World Cup debut against Scotland Two centuries after cricket was first introduced to Italy, the national team is on its way to its first ICC World Cup.Source: www.aljazeera.comRead full article todayFebruary 3, 2026 1
International Amnesty demands Israel drop death penalty bills ‘entrenching apartheid’ Amnesty International says bills would mean 'punishment is being reserved for, and weaponised against, Palestinians'.Source: www.aljazeera.comRead full article todayFebruary 3, 2026 1
International Epstein audio with former Israeli PM sheds new light on relationship Recordings released in the Epstein files include a conversation the billionaire had with former Israeli PM Ehud Barak.Source: www.aljazeera.comRead full article todayFebruary 3, 2026 1
insert_link International Assefa targets London repeat & Sawe eyes course record Reigning champions Tigst Assefa and Sebastian Sawe will target record-breaking London Marathon victories in April.Source: feeds.bbci.co.ukRead full article todayFebruary 3, 2026
insert_link International Santander offers 98% mortgage for first-time buyers – with strict rules todayFebruary 3, 2026 6