John Profumo was secretary of state for war when he had an affair with Christine Keeler, which ultimately brought down Conservative prime minister Harold Macmillan in the early 1960s. Parallels are now being drawn...
Met Police search addresses related to Mandelson investigation
The met police say they’ve searched two addresses – one in Wiltshire and one in North London as part of an investigation into Lord Mandelson. Sky News has contacted Lord Mandelson for comment. Live updates:...
Police search two addresses related to Peter Mandelson investigation
The Metropolitan Police have confirmed they are carrying out searches of addresses in Wiltshire and in Camden. Meanwhile, former Labour deputy leader Harriet Harman has told Sky News that Sir Keir Starmer risks being...
Explainer: Kosovo’s special court in the Hague and the Hashim Thaci trial | DW News
On February 9, 2026, the war crimes trial of former Kosovo President Hashim Thaci enters a decisive phase with closing statements at the Kosovo Specialist Chambers in The Hague. Hailed by many ethnic Albanians as a...
Andreas Bocelli on being asked to perform at the Winter Olympics | BBC News
The 2026 Winter Olympics are about to get under way in Italy, with the games returning to the country after two decades. For the first time, they will be co-hosted by two cities, stretching across northern Italy –...
Pakistan: Massive explosion at Shiite mosque leaves dozens dead • FRANCE 24 English
A bombing at a Shiite mosque on the outskirts of Islamabad during Friday prayers killed 31 people and wounded at least 169, marking one of the deadliest attacks in the capital in nearly two decades. Officials are...
Police searching two properties linked to Peter Mandelson over Epstein investigation | BBC News
London’s Metropolitan Police said it is searching two properties linked to Peter Mandelson as it continues its investigation into misconduct in public office offences. It comes after Lord Mandelson was accused of...