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The family of Virginia Giuffre, who became the most prominent victim of Jeffrey Epstein, has told the BBC that Lord Mandelson should never have been given the position of UK ambassador to the United States.

In an exclusive interview on Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg, Virginia's brother Sky Roberts said the appointment "speaks to how deep the corruption goes in our systems".

Business Secretary Peter Kyle told the BBC it was "highly unlikely" Lord Mandelson would have been appointed if the extent of his relationship with Epstein was known to those in government.

There is no suggestion that Lord Mandelson ever met Giuffre. He said last week, that "perhaps as a gay man", he never sought or was offered introductions to women from Epstein.

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Neurosurgeons are now using mixed reality technology to prepare for operations.

And BBC Tech Now’s Lara Lewington has met the medical teams using immersive tech - such as 3D models of patient scans to practice ahead of operations - to better explain treatment to patients.

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United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio has arrived in Israel, where he is set to meet Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

It comes as tensions mount in the Middle East over the Israeli attack on Qatar last week, with an emergency session of the Arab-Islamic summit set for Monday in Doha.

Rubio’s trip comes after US President Donald Trump criticised Israel over the "brazen and failed" attack on Hamas leaders in the Qatari capital.

Netanyahu has defended the operation, saying that killing senior Hamas officials would remove the “main obstacle” to ending the war.

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Today, we look at how Bloomberg broke the story of Mandelson’s emails to Jeffrey Epstein that got him sacked as US ambassador. And we hear new information about the investigation Keir Starmer carried out into the relationship before appointing him.

Laura and Paddy are joined by Alex Campbell who led the Bloomberg team.

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Qatar has said no Gulf state is safe after Israeli strikes in Doha this week.

Dr Majed Al-Ansari, a spokesman for the Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs, spoke to BBC News in Doha after the strikes on a residential compound in the Qatari capital.

The attacks, which targeted senior members of Hamas, have been condemned by the United Nations.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said it was justified because it targeted the "terrorist masterminds" behind the 7 October 2023 Hamas attack on Israel.

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Wildfires continue to have an impact across the world.

But can technology help fight them?

BBC Tech Now’s Alasdair Keane travelled to Canada to find out how new developments in technology are bringing hope of earlier detection and prevention.

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It's been a remarkable week of major news stories, from the fatal shooting of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk at a college campus in Utah, to the unprecedented missile strikes carried out by Israel on the Qatari capital of Doha.

The BBC’s World Affairs Editor John Simpson brings his nearly 60 years of experience to look behind the headlines and give you the context for the week that was.

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Charlie Kirk was one of America's loudest political voices, with a huge audience amongst young voters.

The 31-year-old was an ally of Donald Trump, and a right-wing activist.

Kirk was shot dead on Wednesday during an open-air speaking event in Orem, Utah. His suspected killer, Tyler Robinson, was arrested on Thursday night after surrendering to police.

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Randy Pitchford, CEO of Gearbox Software, has said he "definitely deserved criticism" after saying "if you're a fan, you'll find a way to afford" the $70 price tag for Borderlands 4.

Speaking to BBC Newsbeat, Pitchford explained in depth his thought process behind the comments and that "all criticism is justified."

He also explains how "the suits" in the gaming industry expected Borderlands to fail when making the first game, and how the latest technology allowed Borderlands 4 to "live up to the ambition" Gerabox has always had for the franchise.

We also get Pitchford's insights into whether the Borderlands movie helped or hindered the game.

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Today, we look back at a very difficult week for Keir Starmer and the Government.

Lord Mandelson’s sacking as UK ambassador to the US comes only days after the Prime Minister reshuffled his cabinet and the resignation of his deputy, Angela Rayner.

Starmer sacked Lord Mandelson after new information emerged about his friendship with convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein – a week before US President Trump’s visit to the UK.

Where does this string of trouble leave the party? And, why is there so much focus on one of Keir Starmer’s main advisors?

Adam is joined in the studio by Sienna Rodgers, Deputy Editor at The House Magazine and Patrick Maguire, Chief Political Commentator at the Times.

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