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BBC News - Chancellor to offer support over rising heating oil costs Rachel Reeves says the Treasury is also looking at "different options" to help households most vulnerable to soaring energy bills. - Rescuers blame weather and 'underprepared skiers' for rise in Alps avalanche deaths The BBC joins a French Alps rescue team as the number of skiers killed this season passes 100. - Ethics adviser rejects Tory call for inquiry into PM over Mandelson appointment Sir Laurie Magnus said the relevant process appeared to have been followed when Lord Mandelson was made ambassador. - 'We're not profiteering on fuel. But my staff still face abuse' Independent retailer Goran Raven says the higher oil price is "horrific" for him as well as his customers. - Doomed hereditary peers spy chance to stay in the Lords The Tories are deciding which hereditary peers to keep after being offered 15 seats in a compromise deal. - 'Tigers and flies': Millions of officials later, why is Xi's corruption purge still going? Critics say Xi's purges reveal a ruthless drive for absolute loyalty and total control of the military. - New Archbishop of Canterbury to walk 87 mile pilgrimage route ahead of installation Dame Sarah Mullally's six-day walk begins at Southwark Cathedral and travels along the Becket Way to Canterbury Cathedral. - 'Hate-watch classic' War of the Worlds sweeps Razzie Awards Ice Cube's alien invasion adaptation receives five Razzies, which go to the year's worst movies. - F1 races in Middle East to be cancelled because of war in Iran The Bahrain and Saudi Arabia Grands Prix scheduled for next month are set to be cancelled as a result of the Middle East war. - Under drone fire, exiled Kurds wait to confront Iranian regime A group of fighters based in Iraq say they are "ready to go home", as they face drone attacks from Tehran. - Watch: Why Kharg Island is a lifeline for Iran BBC Security Brief's Mikey Kay breaks down why Kharg Island is so strategically important for Tehran. - How the Iran war exposed cracks in Trump's Republican coalition The president's most dedicated supporters are on his side - but significant numbers of Republicans have serious doubts. - As hopes of regime change in Iran fade, Netanyahu faces political test Israeli leaders are framing the bombing campaign as having transformed the Middle East in their favour as pressure to end the conflict builds. - Why has Trump eased sanctions on Russian oil - and will it help Putin? The US said easing sanctions on Russian oil would provide only a limited financial boost to Putin. - Is Dubai's glossy image under threat? Not everyone thinks so The city has been considered a safe haven by expats, tourists and influencers - but that's now being tested. - They were told it wasn't for girls, but these could be the future faces of F1 F1 Academy wants to nurture and develop female drivers who can compete at motorsport?s top level - 'Like a trap you can't escape': The women who regret being mothers From mourning the life they no longer have to feeling never-ending pressure, women tell the BBC why they regret becoming mothers. - The Papers: Epstein files photo 'bombshell' and 'Iran war spirals' The Middle East war and a photo Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor with Jeffrey Epstein and Peter Mandelson dominate Saturday's front pages. - From Mr Nobody to Oscar nominee: How one man took on Putin Pavel Talankin's film Mr Nobody Against Putin has already won a Bafta, and is now competing for an Oscar. - She spent 16 hours on Instagram. It's up to a jury to decide if Meta is to blame A landmark lawsuit will set the stage for thousands of people who say social media platforms are intentionally addictive. - Why do Glasgow's historic buildings keep catching fire? The fire that devastated a building on Union Street is the latest in a series of blazes to strike the city's historic sites. - Maya Jama: 'My dream acting role is to play a monster or villain' The Love Island host explains why she is keen to move into acting after joining the cast of The Gentlemen. - Austrian glaciers disintegrating due to climate change, say scientists Scientists say nearly all of the significant glaciers in the Austrian Alps have shrunk. - My stalker tricked random men into turning up at house for sex A family were visited by strange men, who had seen adverts created by Declan Guess for "fun and sex" online. - Ukraine and allies fear easing Russian sanctions will prolong war Ukraine's president says the US decision "certainly does not help achieve peace".

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