A jury in New York convicts her of recruiting and trafficking teenagers in a "pyramid of abuse".

It comes as the UK saw record daily case numbers of 183,000 on Wednesday.

The spike in reported cases comes as frustration grows over a lack of available lateral flow tests.

A surgeon who operated on the two women may have been the source of infection, a BBC investigation found.

A top clergyman said a performance by Sir Elton would be "generous" for millions who felt bereaved.

Customers of the furniture chain say they have been left without orders and in the dark.

Anyone renewing their policy will pay no more than they would as a new customer from 1 January.

The Labour PM faced questions over the £650,000 renovation of a minister's flat after winning power.

The section of the A465 between Brynmawr and Gilwern was due to open in 2018.

They are urging the public not to use fireworks or use low noise options and let people know in advance.

The rodent - nicknamed Stripe after the vicious character in the film Gremlins - has been put down.

England men's head coach Chris Silverwood will miss the fourth Ashes Test in Sydney after being forced to isolate for 10 days.

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Thursday morning.

Dark months are ahead for the hospitality industry, the chief executive of Adnams says.

Parkrun cancelled events in Wales after the Welsh government restricted outdoor events to 50 people.

A further 15,849 cases of Covid-19 are reported in Scotland as the Omicron variant spreads.

More than 9,000 people have tested positive in the last 24 hours, according to provisional figures.

Wales' case rate soars to a record 1,004 - but the full impact of Christmas gatherings is yet to be seen.

Vaccinations continue during the festive period as the UK's daily Covid cases hit an all-time high.

Covid rules are being strengthened in response to the Omicron variant.

How she went from being the toast of high society to a convicted sex trafficker.

Ghislaine Maxwell has been convicted of grooming teenagers. What does this mean for her former friend?

Changes to rules on travel to the EU with pets have led to higher bills and some problems for owners.

The stunning mosaic gives us clues to Britain's place in the wider Roman world, experts say.

Emma Moss is determined to beat the odds, having been diagnosed with a fatal disease three years ago.

Bummarees, loblolly boys and some of London's other oldest and oddest jobs.

The BBC takes a look back at key pieces of evidence that were uncovered over the past year.

For years, Inverness Castle has largely been closed off to the general public.

The group received criticism after posting pictures of their Christmas Day walk in the Peak District.

Fry Taylor founded the Green Salon Collective which is encouraging sustainable working practices in the hairdressing industry.

Mick Haddock had only been married a week when he lost his wedding ring while swimming in Lough Neagh.

Boris Johnson says people should enjoy New Year in a sensible way, and urges them to get a booster jab.

Will Blowers, 17, says thatching is part of English heritage and needs to be preserved.

Raheem Sterling returned to Ark Elvin Academy to launch his foundation focused on social mobility.

We take a look behind the scenes at the Royal Mint, where new coins are designed and produced.

Thursday's front pages report Ghislaine Maxwell's conviction on sex trafficking charges in New York.

Staff absences due to Covid led to the cancellation of more than 100 rail services on Wednesday.

The NI Executive will meet virtually to review the data and recent changes brought in on Monday.

The handwritten note saying "traitors hang" was sent to the MP's office just before Christmas.

Melanie Hartshorn is £25,000 in debt after surgeries but is not giving up on a normal life.