As the war enters its second month Donald Trump's special envoy says the US is hopeful of meetings with Iran "this week".

The US president's comments come after Israel said it had killed Iran's security chief Ali Larijani in a strike.

Israel says it is hitting "military targets" in the capitals of Iran and Lebanon. Its defence minister also says ground troops will "advance and seize additional strategic areas in Lebanon".

It comes a day after Hillary Clinton told the same committee she "had no idea" about Epstein's crimes.

Lawmakers are hearing from former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, who was called to give testimony on the late convicted sex offender.

Inflation, which measures the rate of price increases over time, remains above the Bank of England's 2% target.

He died peacefully on Tuesday morning surrounded by his family, they say in a statement.

Two men are jailed after planning what police say could have been "the UK's deadliest terror attack".

Three judges ruled against the Home Office in a massive blow to the government, but said the ban must remain until a further hearing.

Women hit by changes to the state pension age say the decision shows "utter contempt" for their situation.

Pretti, a US citizen, was shot and killed on Saturday in an incident which has sparked ongoing protests.

In a long and wide-ranging speech to world leaders in Davos, Trump says: "I don't have to use force, I don't want to use force, I won't use force."

Officials from the "Coalition of the Willing" have been meeting in Paris this afternoon, as they try to make further progress on a peace deal for Ukraine.

News of the actress's death was confirmed by the foundation named after her.

The images released today are related to the late convicted sex offender and are separate from the "Epstein files" held by the justice department.

The Hollywood director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Singer Reiner were found dead in their home in Los Angeles on Sunday.

The legendary filmmaker and his wife Michele Singer Reiner were found dead in their home in an upmarket Los Angeles neighbourhood on Sunday.

A girl was found dead at a house on Monday evening.

Judge Andrew Menary KC says Doyle "intended to hurt anyone who got in your way - even children".

Lawyers representing victims say it is “shocking” there has never been a “full-scale” UK inquiry.

The couple were found dead in their home in an upmarket Los Angeles neighbourhood on Sunday.

The bombs were placed outside the Republican and Democratic offices in Washington DC on the eve of the 2021 Capitol riot.

Officials also reveal the Afghan suspect, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, drove across the country from Washington state before the attack.

The Office for Budget Responsibility says ending the two-child benefit cap means there will be 450,000 fewer children in "relative low income" by 2030.

Net migration fell by around two-thirds - from 649,000 in the year to June 2024 to 204,000 in the year to June 2025.

The rate will rise to £12.71 an hour for over-21s, while 18 to 20-year-olds will get an 8.5% rise to £10.85.

Best known for the iconic role of Veeru in the all-time great Sholay, Dharmendra was India's "most handsome actor".

The US president congratulates the NYC mayor-elect on his recent win, while the pair say they hope to work together on affordability in the city.

Shumeet Banerji leaves his position on the BBC board.

The inquiry says 23,000 lives could have been saved in England by an earlier lockdown - but also that a lockdown could have been avoided altogether with earlier interventions.

Shabana Mahmood says becoming part of the UK is "not a right but a privilege – and one that must be earned".

David Carrick is already serving a life sentence for 71 offences of sexual violence.

Inflation is the rate of price increases over time, measured by tracking the costs of a selection of goods compared to the year before.

The bipartisan bill will now head to President Donald Trump's desk to be signed into law.

Watch Sportscene, listen to Sportsound and follow live text commentary, score updates and match report from Scotland vs Denmark in the UEFA World Cup Qualifiers.

The bipartisan bill will now have to pass a Senate vote before President Donald Trump signs it into law.

The Competition and Markets Authority is taking the action following a review of online pricing and sales practices.

UN Security Council backs Trump plan for Gaza

Shabana Mahmood also threatens three African countries with visa bans ahead of her address to Parliament this afternoon.

The former prime minister, who is living in exile in India, was tried in her absence over a deadly crackdown on protests last year.

The US president told reporters on Air Force One that he will take legal action against the broadcaster and will call Sir Keir Starmer over the weekend.

Several others have have been injured in the crash in the Swedish capital, police say.

The Transport Secretary has announced new measures to tackle the continuing backlog of driving tests.

A council has lost its legal battle with the government in a landmark High Court ruling.

The former French president was jailed in October for conspiring to fund his election campaign with money from late Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi.

The former footballer directed posts on X towards Jeremy Vine and pundits Lucy Ward and Eni Aluko.

The group were reported missing before being found in crashed car near Newport Road.

Deng Majek had denied stabbing Rhiannon Whyte to death on a deserted railway station platform.

Yostin Mosquera killed Paul Longworth and Albert Alfonso and dumped their remains in suitcases.

Sheffield Wednesday have filed a notice to be put it into administration after it was revealed last week that His Majesty's Revenue & Customs were set to issue a winding-up petition against the club.