A 'weirdly rushed' appointment - and other key takeaways from Mandelson files
Published on: March 11, 2026, 6:54 pm
A batch of documents has revealed new details about the appointment of Lord Mandelson as ambassador.
Read Full Article »What did we learn from China's biggest political meeting?
Published on: March 12, 2026, 8:10 am
BBC correspondents give us their biggest takeaways from China's National People's Congress.
Read Full Article »Volcanic fragments rain down as Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupts
Published on: March 11, 2026, 4:52 pm
This eruption episode sent fragments made of ash, pumice, and pieces of volcanic glass into communities, forcing highway closures and the evacuation of tourists.
Read Full Article »China approves 'ethnic unity' law requiring minorities to learn Mandarin
Published on: March 12, 2026, 8:41 am
The law states that children should be taught Mandarin before kindergarten, until the end of high school.
Read Full Article »Wind warnings issued as colder weather and mountain snow forecast
Published on: March 12, 2026, 12:41 am
Strong winds are likely across many parts of the UK and conditions are turning colder towards the end of the week.
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