Victoria Derbyshire

The Iranian Red Crescent Society says 555 people have been killed in Iran following attacks by the US & Israel across more than 130 cities

On Sunday, an Iranian missile strike killed nine people in the Israeli city of Beit Shemesh

In Cyprus, an RAF base was targeted by a "suspected drone strike" - family members are moving off base

The US earlier said three US service members had been killed in action, but didn't say where

Apparent Iranian strikes around the region continue - with explosions reported in Bahrain & Dubai, & smoke seen near the US embassy in Kuwait

‘Several’ US fighter planes have crashed in Kuwait, the Kuwaiti military says, with the crew unharmed. The cause is being investigated

The war’s expanding …& the UK’s now new drawn into it

Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon have exchanged strikes

Lebanese health ministry says Israeli attacks in Beirut and southern Lebanon have killed at least 31 people, with 149 injured

Donald Trump says Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is dead after US-Israeli strikes

They are STILL fighting for justice.

Follow-up on Mon’s NN

Had an incredible response to John Morris & Brian Unthank on #Newsnight

John a laundry operator for the armed forces, Brian an RAF cook - both witnessed UK nuclear tests in 50s & 60s without a scrap of protective clothing, & have had serious health problems as a result.

YouTube video by BBC Politics Zack Polanski on politicians "clinging to power”, "mistrust in politics" & the "two party system"

Zack Polanski on politicians "clinging to power”, "mistrust in politics" & the "two party system"

#Newsnight

www.youtube.com/watch?v=cpVOHPYnnmE

Gorton and Denton by-election result:

GRN: 40.7% (+27.5)
REF: 28.7% (+14.7)
LAB: 25.4% (-25.3)
CON: 1.9% (-6.0)
LDEM: 1.8% (-2.1)

💥 In January 2026, Newsnight’s audience was up around 40% vs Jan 2024

💥 Initial figures for Feb also look strong

(from BBC News Audience Research)

"It's close to £90,000..."

Labour MP Rosie Wrighting, who is on a Plan Two student loan, tells @vicderbyshire.bsky.social about her current repayment debt.

#Newsnight

💥 In January 2026, Newsnight’s audience was up around 40% vs Jan 2024

💥 Initial figures for Feb also look strong

(from BBC News Audience Research)

"We want Starmer to stand up in Parliament and say 'we, the government, wish to strongly apologise'..."

Nuclear test veterans Brian Unthank and John Morris ask for a prime ministerial apology and a "church service in memory of all our comrades who have died".

#Newsnight

YouTube video by BBC Politics Victoria Derbyshire challenges Government minister over approach to student loan repayments

"Not a perfect system" | Government minister pressed over approach to student loan repayments

#Newsnight

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cg-wCHo0oRM

#Newsnight 1030pm @BBCNews @BBCTwo

Student loans: you’ll never guess how much this 29 year old biochemistry graduate, Max Linford owes..

Join us live in 5 mins

GRADUATES: do you have a plan 2 student loan? What was the size of the loan? How much have you paid off? How much do you owe now?

Plse do WhatsApp me on Newsnight on +44 3306 784783

GRADUATES: do you have a plan 2 student loan? What was the size of the loan? How much have you paid off? How much do you owe now?

Plse do WhatsApp me on Newsnight on +44 3306 784783

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has defended freezing the repayment threshold for student loans in England, saying graduates will only pay back £8 more a month on average.

"So it's alright to change the terms of their loan unilaterally without consultation without pre-warning?"

@vicderbyshire.bsky.social challenges Schools Minister Georgia Gould over the Government's approach to student loan repayments.

#Newsnight

#Newsnight 1030pm @BBCTwo @BBCNews

• Mandelson being questioned
• Tourette’s, the ‘n’ word, the BAFTAs - with Greg Storey who was in I Swear, & Radio 1Xtra’s Richie Brave who was in the audience
• SEND reform
• student loans latest

With Labour MP & chair of Educ Select Com
& Sir AnthonySeldon

completely :)

oh my god I loved Detectorists

he really is

Anyone watching Small Prophets?

Unusual, gentle and beautiful ❤️

Ex-Prince Andrew pictured leaving police station following arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office

Unprecedented in modern times that a member of the royal family - never mind the eighth in line to the throne - is arrested and now in police custody

Unprecedented in modern times that a member of the royal family - never mind the eighth in line to the throne - is arrested and now in police custody

Ex-Prince Andrew arrested amid Epstein files scandal

‘I've gotten to know Robert [Jenrick] since he joined Reform...’

‘And, don't tell me, you now *don't* think he's a 'liar' or 'dishonest'?’

Zia Yusuf, Reform UK's home affairs spokesman, on how he changed his mind about his party's pick for Chancellor

#Newsnight

“Women are proud of you, thank you”

Gisèle Pelicot responds to messages of support from women across France.

#Newsnight