International Peter Mandelson resigns from Lords after Epstein email leak scandal Former minister apparently shared confidential government emails with child sex offender and financierUK politics live – latest updatesPeter Mandelson has resigned from the House of Lords after a series of scandalous emails came to light that linked him to the child sex offender and financier Jeffrey Epstein, including ones that apparently leaked confidential UK government communications.The move was announced by the speaker of the House of Lords. Continue reading...Source: www.theguardian.comRead […] todayFebruary 3, 2026
International Peter Mandelson to step down from Lords as No 10 asks police to investigate his leaks to Epstein – 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
insert_link International Restored angel fresco resembling Italian PM Meloni sparks investigation The artist has denied modelling the fresco on the prime minister.Source: feeds.bbci.co.ukRead full article todayFebruary 3, 2026
insert_link International Trump says Republicans ‘should take over the voting’ and ‘nationalise’ US elections American elections are primarily run by state law, and voting is administered by local officials across the country. Source: feeds.bbci.co.ukRead full article todayFebruary 3, 2026
insert_link International Chappell Roan says revealing Grammys outfit wasn’t ‘that outrageous’ The US pop star drew attention for her breast-baring chiffon Mugler dress at Sunday's ceremony.Source: feeds.bbci.co.ukRead full article todayFebruary 3, 2026
International Son of Norway’s crown princess denies rape as trial opens in Oslo Marius Borg Hoiby, son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit, faces 38 counts centred on alleged abuse of women.Source: www.aljazeera.comRead full article todayFebruary 3, 2026
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
International Police suspect mother of Today show host Savannah Guthrie was abducted from Arizona home Authorities say Savannah Guthrie’s mother was taken from her home, where signs of forced entry and blood were foundA search continued Tuesday in Arizona for the missing mother of Today show host Savannah Guthrie, with police saying they believe the 84-year-old woman was abducted in a weekend intrusion at her home near Tucson.According to the Los Angeles Times, citing two law enforcement sources, there were signs of forced entry and […] todayFebruary 3, 2026 1
International Trump urges Republicans to ‘nationalize the voting’ in 15 states, sowing doubt in elections – US politics live US president, who is also due to meet Colombia’s president Gustavo Petro weeks after threatening military action in the country, makes comment on electionsTrump-Petro meeting could end in detente or discord with Colombia leaderDonald Trump has continued to sow doubt in the election system. While appearing on former deputy FBI director Dan Bongino’s podcast on Monday, the present called on Republicans to “nationalize the voting,” in at least “15 places”, […] todayFebruary 3, 2026 2
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