We speak to Lord Mandelson, the new ambassador to US

Watch: Sue Gray takes seat in the House of Lords

Former Partygate investigator who went on to become Sir Keir Starmer's chief of staff joins the Lords.

BBC News - 46m

Steve Bannon pleads guilty in New York 'We Build the Wall' case

Steve Bannon, a longtime ally of President Donald Trump, pleaded guilty Tuesday to felony fraud for helping to defraud donors who were giving money to build a wall at the southern U.S. border.

NBC News - 1h

Television Academy to raise AI with lawmakers: 'We want to focus on its ethical use'

Television Academy Chairman Cris Abrego and President Maury McIntyre hope to increase the organization's role advocating for its nearly 30,000 member during a trip to Washington.

Los Angeles Times - 18h

Respect Trump’s mandate and handle disputes ‘directly and privately’, says Mandelson

UK ambassador to Washington says Britain has a strong relationship with US and can influence president. Britain must respect Donald Trump’s “strong and clear mandate for change”, Peter Mandelson ...

The Guardian - 12h

UK must respect Trump's mandate, new US ambassador tells BBC

In his first day on the job, Lord Peter Mandelson says "we have to respect and understand what drives" the US president.

BBC News - 18h

How will 'whirlwind' ambassador to US try to charm Trump?

As Peter Mandelson takes up the role of ambassador to the US, No 10 is determined the UK builds a strong relationship with Donald Trump.

BBC News - 3d

With a new David Hockney show in Palm Springs, we visit the artist's L.A. haunts

Artist David Hockney used to cruise Los Angeles in his Mercedes. From the Chateau Marmont to Gemini G.E.L., we recreate his journey.

Los Angeles Times - 4d

US aid cutoff poses new challenges to rights groups in Russia and Belarus

Rights groups, activists and independent media in Russia and Belarus endured increased government scrutiny, repressive laws and even were shut down and forced to operate from exile abroad

ABC News - 4d