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No Decision Yet on Release of Mandelson Documents, Says Committee Chair

The UK government has yet to decide which Mandelson documents related to his US ambassador appointment will be released amid police investigations into his ties with Jeffrey Epstein.

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BBC Lord Mandelson during an interview on Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg.

Ukrainian Pupils in Northern Ireland Reflect on New Lives and Longing for Home

Four years after Russia's invasion of Ukraine displaced millions, over 2,000 Ukrainian pupils have settled in Northern Ireland, adapting to new lives while longing for home. Slemish College fosters connections with Ukrainian schools, enriching cultural understanding amid ongoing conflict.

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BBC Roman is looking directly at the camera. He has dark hair and is wearing glasses, a blue blazer, white shirt and tie with blue and yellow stripes.

Scotland's School Attainment Gap Remains Wider Than Pre-Pandemic Levels

New data shows Scotland's school attainment gap between affluent and deprived pupils remains wider than pre-pandemic levels, despite government investment. Positive post-school destinations are stable, but disparities in university attendance and qualification attainment persist.

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Getty Images Three teenagers in school uniforms sitting at a classroom desk with exam results in their hands

Inquiry Reveals Police Failure to Arrest Triple Killer Before Fatal Attacks

A judge-led inquiry reveals police failed to arrest Valdo Calocane on a warrant before he killed three people and injured others in Nottingham in June 2023.

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Supplied Ian Coates, Barnaby Webber and Grace O'Malley-Kumar

36-Year-Old Man Dies in Two-Car Collision on A5 in County Tyrone

A 36-year-old man died in a two-car crash on the A5 Omagh Road in County Tyrone. The driver of a silver Nissan Micra collided with a white Audi A6. Three Audi occupants were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. The PSNI is seeking information.

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BBC A police car parked in front of a road sign reading 'Omagh Londonderry A5'.

MPs Approve Release of Files on Andrew's 2001 Trade Envoy Appointment

MPs have approved a motion to release documents on Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's 2001 appointment as UK trade envoy amid ongoing investigations linked to Jeffrey Epstein. The government commits to comply swiftly while balancing police inquiries.

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Getty Images Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, pictured in September 2025, wearing a dark suit and black tie.

Dyn yn cael carchar am oes am lofruddio ymladdwr MMA yn Nhorfaen

Mae Kai Pennell wedi cael carchar am oes am lofruddio Duane Keen ym mis Hydref 2025 yn Nhorfaen, ar ôl ymosodiad a ysgogwyd gan genfigen rywiol a geisiodd Mr Keen amddiffyn ei bartner.

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Man Sentenced to Life for Murdering MMA Fighter Over Jealousy

Kai Pennell was sentenced to life for murdering MMA fighter Duane Keen in a jealous rage. The court heard of Pennell's obsession with Keen's ex-partner and the violent attack that led to Keen's death.

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Gwent Police Custody photo of Kai Pennell. He has short, light brown hair with shaved sides, blue eyes and stubble. He has tattoos on his neck and earlobes.

Killin Tap Water Declared Safe After Diesel Spill in River Dochart

Killin residents are advised their tap water is safe after diesel spilled into the River Dochart. Scottish Water completed flushing and testing, lifting all restrictions. Monitoring continues for potential contamination downstream.

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BBC A river flows through jagged black rocks with white foam on the surface. Houses line up by the river wall on the left and trees overhang the water on the right.

Scottish Government Releases Thousands of Documents on Sturgeon Inquiry

The Scottish government has released thousands of documents related to the 2021 ethics inquiry clearing Nicola Sturgeon of breaching the ministerial code amid ongoing legal disputes involving Alex Salmond's investigation.

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PA Media Nicola Sturgeon, who has short fair hair, in a close-up shot. She is wearing a white jacket and standing outside on a sunny day.

BBC Airs Second Racial Slur at Bafta Ceremony Despite Edits

A racial slur was mistakenly broadcast during the Bafta ceremony despite edits. The BBC apologized, citing involuntary Tourette's tics by John Davidson and confirmed another slur was removed. Bafta and involved parties have responded to the incident.

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Getty Images Host Alan Cumming speaks on stage during the Bafta Film Awards 2026 at The Royal Festival Hall on February 22, 2026 in London

Man Allegedly Controlled Wife Leading to Her Death, Jury Hears

Christopher Trybus is accused of controlling his wife through violence and coercion, leading to her suicide in 2017. He denies charges including manslaughter, coercive behaviour, and rape.

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