Talks over Drumcree dispute between a 'rock and a hard place'
Talks aimed at resolving a dispute between loyalist marchers and republican protesters over an Orange Order parade have stalled, the Northern Ireland secretary has said.
URSY.NEWS / The day in headlines
Thursday 1 October 2026
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Trump beats Si to set up Selby tie at Shenzhen Open
Judd Trump defeats Si Jiahui 5-2 to set up a mouthwatering quarter-final meeting with Mark Selby at the Shenzhen Open.
Venus' mysterious haze is actually cosmic dust
A physical model show that iron dust and sulfuric acid create the right properties.
Humphries races into World Grand Prix last eight
Luke Humphries makes it through to the World Grand Prix quarter-finals, along with James Wade, Gian van Veen and Niels Zonneveld.
Lindsay Clancy's request for not guilty verdict denied by judge
Lindsay Clancy, the woman accused of killing her three children, has failed to have the charges against her dropped due to a lack of evidence.
What are the new rules in Scotland's supermarkets?
Restrictions are being put on products with high sugar, fat and salt content, but the meal deal lives on.
Six years, hundreds of plants and one tree casualty - Edinburgh's Palm House returns
The Palm House at Edinburgh's Botanic Garden is finally restored and ready for the public.
SpaceX describes surgical intervention before launch of latest crew mission
With Crew-13, Jessica Watkins became the first Black woman to lead a mission into space.
Two friends, a missing football strip, and the ultimate 25-year prank
After vanishing under mysterious circumstances, Kevin Hill's prized Celtic strip embarked on a trip across the globe.
From Aberdeen to Argentina: How my stolen Ian Wright strip went round the world
Kevin Hill's much-loved Celtic top was lost years ago but that was just the start of an international mystery.
Real submit 'substantial' dossier in Barca payments case
Real Madrid have sent Uefa "evidence of extraordinary gravity" relating to payments made by Barcelona to a former vice-president of Spain's referees' committee.
Villagers reach 'forgotten Einstein' church goal in just four weeks
The group looking to buy the historic church had reached its goal in four weeks, well ahead of schedule.
First minister demands 'new deal' for Wales before Plaid Cymru conference
Rhun ap Iorwerth will address members at Plaid's first conference since winning the Senedd election.
'Potential crime' probe into death of Scots wingsuit flyer dropped
British champion Liam Byrne, 24, was fatally injured on the Gitschen mountain in June last year.
Rescuers say TikTok and Instagram posts don't prepare hikers for dangers
Rescues of 18 to 24-year-olds more than double in Wales and England since 2019, rescuers say.
Bachgen chwe oed wedi marw mewn gwrthdrawiad yn Llanfairfechan
Mae bachgen chwe oed wedi marw ar ôl gwrthdrawiad rhwng cerbyd a phlentyn yn Llanfairfechan
Highlights: Wales 2-1 Norway
Watch the best of the action as Wales come from behind to beat Norway 2-1 in the Nations League.
Cymru yn sicrhau buddugoliaeth gyntaf yn 2026 yn erbyn Norwy
Mae Cymru wedi curo Norwy 2-1 yn Stadiwm Dinas Caerdydd
Man arrested after boy, 6, dies in crash
An investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident in Llanfairfechan, Conwy, is ongoing.
US sanctions Kremlin-backed fintech A7 for allegedly assisting Iran
Payments group that moved almost $7bn through global banks designated a transnational criminal organisation
Man City hold on to claim draw against Real Madrid
Khadija Shaw scores a superb equaliser before Real Madrid have a late goal chalked off as the sides play out an entertaining 1-1 draw at the Joie Stadium.
US deploys thousands of troops to Middle East as Trump weighs strikes on Iran
Aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt expected to arrive in the region by the end of November, a US official says
Top Fed official signals central bank will keep rates on hold in October
Vice-chair for monetary policy Philip Jefferson echoes dovish remarks made by New York central bank head John Williams
NASA Awards Enterprise Logistics Support Services Agreements
Editor’s Note: This release was updated on Oct. 2, 2026, to clarify company names. NASA selected 16 companies to provide Enterprise Logistics Support Services under new agreements that will standardize requirements, improve reporting, and streamline the management of costs and resources. The $1.4 billion blanket purchase agreements will support equipment and property management, transportation, d…
Hacks of 2 federal agencies in a month have spilled a bonanza of sensitive data
It has been a bad month for federal government cybersecurity.
Judge dismisses Chegg and Penske antitrust lawsuits targeting Google AI search
The court acknowledges AI search comes with consequences, but it's not an antitrust issue.
KPMG general counsel retires after Australia whistleblower scandal
Retirement of Anne Collins comes as part of a wider leadership transition at the Big Four firm’s global headquarters
Burnham searches for UK alternative to Palantir
Prime minister’s ‘buy British’ push triggers hunt to find replacement for controversial US tech group awarded health service and defence contracts
Real Madrid keen on Quansah - Friday's gossip
Real Madrid are keen on Bayer Leverkusen's Jarell Quansah, Liverpool are monitoring Club Tijuana's teenage midfielder Giberto Mora, plus more.
Messi completes purchase of second Spanish club
Argentine football great Lionel Messi becomes the owner of Spanish second division club CD Eldense.
Can good design stop content creators from having sex in robotaxis?
Autonomous vehicle designers have to worry about riders getting frisky in public.
Unheralded Stewart stars at Alfred Dunhill Links
On a day when Matt Fitzpatrick began his quest for a fifth win of the year, Robert MacIntyre reacted furiously to a drone and Lee Westwood and Ian Poulter made a DP World Tour return after an absence of almost four years, two players outside the world's top 700 stole the show at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship.
Stillbirth failings 'have to stop', mum tells Trust
Georgia Blinston Jones lost her son at 39 weeks following a review of maternity care failings.
Teen jailed again for machete-point Rolex robbery
Boulares used "extreme intimidation" on the latest two victims, who each wore a Rolex watch.
US mortgage rates jump the most in four years amid bond sell-off
Homebuilders and prospective buyers continue to face challenging market conditions
Beer and wine in Wales costs more as minimum alcohol price rises by 30%
The Welsh government says it could prevent more than 900 deaths across the next two decades.
Never played in Prem - and now face World Cup hosts
Jack Combes and Alex Post tell BBC Sport about a "dream come true" as they look ahead to the 2027 Rugby World Cup opener against hosts Australia.
Thames Water apologises after £145,000 customer billing mistake
The firm has apologised to the family.
Marvel releases one last VisionQuest trailer
"This is a fight I likely won't win. We have said goodbye before. But remember, family is forever."
French schools set alight by students in protests over cuts
Students in France have set fire to schools and vehicles, including a fire engine, during increasingly violent protests over teacher shortages and run-down buildings.
Europe braces for ‘severe hybrid attacks’ from Russia, says Merz
German chancellor says Moscow’s escalation shows ‘desperation’ over war in Ukraine
Memory executives expect RAM shortage to continue through 2028
Prices for memory sold for 2027 "are much higher than 2026 prices."
British-Iranian man arrested under terror laws over RAF Fairford incident
Sixth arrest comes after prime minister says there is ‘strong indications’ of Tehran’s involvement
Europe should take Trump’s diesel ban seriously, if not literally
Even if the president backs down, his threat should prompt Europe to be more energy independent
Closing arguments heard in Sandie Peggie nursing union tribunal
The nurse brought the Royal College of Nursing to tribunal, claiming they did not support her during a dispute.
Police say lessons have been learned since Dover protest
Kent Police says it has improved its response to demos as Dover faces more protests this weekend.
Quiz: Name every Super League Grand Finalist
Ahead of Saturday's Super League Grand FInal at Old Trafford, can you name all 11 clubs to make the end-of-season finale since its inception?
Will 2026 finally be Warrington Wolves' year?
Can Super League's perennial nearly side Warrington Wolves get over the line and win a first Grand Final this Saturday?
Two boys caught riding e-scooters the wrong way on motorway slip road
The boys, who were wearing balaclavas, were spotted by police patrol officers at the Hillington junction in Glasgow on Tuesday.
Florida cops say they don't know who owns 11 unpermitted Flock cameras
Floridians alarmed by 14 mysterious Flock cameras; 11 have no clear owner.
Council to take over Stagecoach's Wick and Thurso operation
The deal will see 26 staff transfer to Highland Council-owned D&E Coaches.
Residents' fears over 'monster' data centre
More than 100 residents attended the first consultation event.
More elite-level events to award equal prize money
The Women's Tennis Association confirms all its combined 1000 events will award equal prize money from 2027 in a "major milestone".
Dual UK-Iranian national arrested over RAF Fairford incident, counter terror police say
A man has been arrested on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts over the incident at RAF Fairford.
With most information hidden, the game Stratego
Adding in a second neural network that guesses the identity of hidden pieces was key.
Badenoch backs face covering ban at protest
Kemi Badenoch says she does not want people using a protest as a cover for committing crimes.
Asylum hotel's contract to be cancelled this year, says MP
The Cladhan in Falkirk was the site of demonstrations last summer involving pro and anti-immigration group.
'It drives me insane' - MacIntyre warned after drone row
Robert MacIntyre says the use of drones for broadcast coverage during tournaments "drives me insane" after being spoken to by a DP World Tour rules official at the Dunhill Links Championship.
Prince of Wales tells villagers 'holistic' approach is needed to tackle flooding
Prince William visits residents of Skenfrith, Monmouthshire, who have faced four floods in six years.
Health board admits failings that led to dementia patient's death
Andrea Imrie, 82, died a week after she fell and sustained catastrophic head injuries at Murray Royal Hospital in Perth.
Family of woman shot dead by ICE agent sues Trump administration
The family of a US woman killed by an immigration agent while she protested against their mass deployment in Minneapolis last year is suing the US government over her death.
Russia moves to control bear population after 22 people killed
Russia is devising urgent measures to control its population of brown bears after at least 22 people killed in attacks.
Scotcast - Will Burnham’s big sell work in Scotland? - Politics Show
Political analysis with Natalie Higgins, Phil Sim and James Matthewson.
Badenoch leaves door open to Tory support for Plaid government's budget
In July Plaid's mid-year spending plans were rejected after not getting enough opposition support.
Evans' steady start to WRC title bid in Sardinia
Eflyn Evans strikes a blow to nearest title rival, but concedes time to another, as a three-way tussle to decide the World Rally Championship (WRC) begins.
Man, 91, dies after being hit by truck in Rutherglen
The crash happened about 11:25 on Tuesday on Ballochmill Road.
Hundreds of jobs under threat at Grangemouth chemical plant
Syngenta said its Grangemouth operation was no longer 'competitive' due to increasing competition from overseas.
Man jailed for killing 86-year-old during break-in
John Burke suffered a "devastating and irreversible" brain injury after he was headbutted.
Tories criticise Burnham over support for Manchester City owners
PM praised the City Football Group, controlled by Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed al-Nahyan, for its part in building modern Manchester
Celebrity Traitors mural appears for new series
A mural dedicated to the upcoming Celebrity Traitors series is now up in the Northern Quarter.
The UK’s pension triple lock has done its job and needs to be retired
The triple lock is a fairly recent part of pension policy.
As US relations fray, Canada gets serious about its own launch industry
The Canada Rocket Company gets serious about medium-lift launch.
Social media hasn’t killed personal style, it’s killed how we communicate it
Put down the coffee, walk away from the zebra crossing, think beyond chic and get more creative.
How deep do AI relationships really go? An expert in attachment theory explains
Can AI-human connections ever meet the psychological criteria of attachment – the relationships that hold people’s lives together?
One in three Ukrainian civilians estimated to meet the criteria for PTSD or complex PTSD – new study
War-related trauma now affects most people in Ukraine and presents a major threat to the country’s resiliance in the face of continuing Russian aggression.
Wales counting down the year until World Cup
With one year to go before the 2027 Rugby World Cup, what lies in wait for Steve Tandy's Wales over the next 12 months before they head to Australia?
Athro o gyfres Channel 4 yn cyfaddef ymosodiad rhyw ar ferch
Roedd Gareth Ritter o Sir Fynwy yn rhan o gyfres 'Educating Cardiff' ar Channel 4 ac yn aelod blaenllaw o fandiau pres.
Low-scoring rugby can be beautiful - Tigers boss Parling
Leicester head coach Geoff Parling says there is a "beauty" in defensive rugby that can be lost among the avalanche of tries being scored in the Prem.
Australia call up Maddinson after cancer recovery
Australia recall Nic Maddinson for the first Test against South Africa after the New South Wales batter recovered from testicular cancer.
BT seeks government nod for potential TalkTalk takeover
Telecoms group holds talks with UK officials over possible antitrust issues involved in buying smaller competitor
BT seeks government nod for potential TalkTalk takeover
Telecoms group holds talks with UK officials over possible antitrust issues involved in buying smaller competitor
Man killed brother after punching him in social club playfight
A man has been found guilty of killing his brother after punching him at a social club while "playfighting".
Claudia Winkleman yn darllen stori gan Huw Aaron cyn The Celebrity Traitors
Bydd cyflwynydd The Traitors, Claudia Winkleman yn darllen stori i blant gan y cartwnydd a'r awdur o Gaerdydd, Huw Aaron, cyn rhifyn gyntaf o gyfres newydd The Celebrity Traitors.
Ex-Swans midfielder Raynor diagnosed with bowel cancer
Bristol Rovers assistant head coach Paul Raynor reveals he has been diagnosed with bowel cancer.
Harlequins back row Chisholm retires aged 31
Harlequins back row James Chisholm retires from professional rugby union aged 31, almost two years after rupturing his Achilles.
How the new Great British Grid could help households benefit from abundant and cheap renewable power
As Britain builds more renewable energy, it will need to get better at encouraging people to use electricity when it’s plentiful.
Serbia’s president has resigned – but intends to remain in control
Serbians will go to the polls in October for what looks set to be their closest national election in years.
How author Stephen King is helping keep Highland League side going
Buckie Thistle thank famous horror writer Stephen King for his "fantastic" donation towards a fundraising campaign aimed at securing the future of the club.
Isiekwe available after Leicester red rescinded
Nick Isiekwe's red card in Saracens' Prem victory at Leicester is rescinded at a disciplinary hearing, meaning he will be available for Sunday's match against Sale.
As Baltic states face Russian hybrid aggression, our research shows what Europe can do
Hybrid warfare, including cyberattacks, poses a big threat, not only to Russia’s neighbours, but to the whole of Europe.
Former Gillingham striker Walker dies aged 38
Southend United pay tribute following the death of former Shrimpers striker James Walker, aged 38.
Do clubs get compensation for player injuries on international duty?
BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team looks into whether clubs get compensated in scenarios where their player gets injured on international duty.
Do US lawmakers finally have capital in the crosshairs?
With a metastasising financial sector and declining business investment, action is essential
'Serious failings' with council's social housing
A regulator says Thanet District Council is not taking timely action on anti-social behaviour.
Man, 92, admits manslaughter of his wife
A 92-year-old man has admitted to killing his wife.
Seventeen people rescued after fishing boat runs aground
Seventeen people have been airlifted to safety after a fishing boat ran aground off the coast of Orkney.
The Traitors: the psychology works differently for celebrity players like Rob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan
Fame as an important affect on how the game is played.
North Sea, Nature Untamed puts personal wonder back into nature documentaries
North Sea, Nature Untamed signals a shift in wildlife filmmaking.
Space for Gannon-Doak? Does McGinn keep place? Welsh to return? - key questions for Pocognoli
Scotland head coach Sebastien Pocognoli has decisions to make as he searches for his first win in North Macedonia on Saturday.
Reading, socialising and doing puzzles can help preserve cognitive health – large study shows
Our study shows that brain remains malleable and can learn new things well into older age.
Neighbours evacuated after hotel fire can return
Structural engineers find the Folkestone hotel is not at risk of collapse.
Bluetongue restriction zone to be expanded across all of Scotland
The Scottish government said the decision will simplify trading for farmers, hauliers, and auction markets.
FIFA looks at US for new women's Club World Cup
FIFA is looking to stage another major event in the US, with plans advancing for the launch of the women's Club World Cup despite the leadership crisis around Gianni Infantino, Sky News understands.
EU countries in crisis talks over release of diesel stocks
Trump administration has pressured European countries to release strategic reserves, warning that it could ban US diesel exports if they do not do so
Healey summons UK bank chiefs to pre-budget summit next week
John Healey, the chancellor, has summoned the bosses of Britain's biggest banks for a pre-budget summit amid industry expectations of a tax raid later this month.
Body of baby girl may have been in the water for weeks, police say
The newborn baby found along the north Wales shoreline was a girl, a post-mortem has revealed.
Cadarnhad mai corff merch fach gafodd ei ddarganfod ar lan y Fenai
Heddlu'r Gogledd yn cadarnhau mai corff merch fach gafodd ei ddarganfod ar lan y Fenai ym Mangor brynhawn Sul.
Ospreys ring changes for Lions as Edwards starts
Wales fly-half Dan Edwards makes his first appearance of the season as Ospreys make 12 changes for Saturday's United Rugby Championship trip to Lions.
Wales lock Williams back in Cardiff colours
Cardiff lock Teddy Williams is looking forward to his Arms Park league return almost exactly a year after sustaining a serious foot injury.
Carter and Costelow back for Welsh derby
Wales duo Ben Carter and Sam Costelow will return for the United Rugby Championship game between Dragons and Scarlets at Rodney Parade on Saturday.
Sisters tell of upskirting 'violation' during night out
Georgia and Alex Scholes said the men responsible had "picked the wrong girls" to target.
Driver killed in train crash 'sped up after red signal'
A train driver killed in a crash acknowledged a red signal but continued to speed up as he passed it, according to investigators.
Travelodge 'fundamentally failed' woman sexually assaulted in hotel room
A woman who was assaulted at a Travelodge when a man was given a key card to her room was treated in a "disgraceful" way by the hotel chain, an independent review found.
Baby girl whose body was found on North Wales shoreline may have been in water for weeks
A baby girl whose body was found on a shoreline in North Wales may have been in the water for weeks, police have said.
Subscriber Exclusive Playlist & Perks Round-up: September 2026
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Briton jailed in India for nine years released on bail, rights group says
A British man who has been detained in India for nearly nine years without conviction has been released on bail, according to human rights organisation Reprieve.
Water system a 'disaster', Green deputy leader says
Rachel Millward says her party would nationalise water companies to reverse years of “radical underinvestment".
The Download: AI “mind-reading” and creative uses for small batteries
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. An AI “mind-reading” tool can reconstruct what you’re looking at based on a brain scan A new AI tool can guess what you’re looking at just by analyzing your brain scans—and…
Tourette's campaigner Davidson asks to watch Scottish Baftas via video link after row over racial slur
John Davidson, whose condition includes involuntary tics, shouted a racial slur during the Bafta Film Awards in February.
Second Hull City player crashes near training ground
The crash, involving Lucas Gourna-Douath, follows a similar incident involving Sorba Thomas.
Pilots of crashed RAF jet thank emergency services
Two RAF pilots who ejected out of the aircraft moments before it crashed have returned home.
Edinburgh's Castle of Light event cancelled after six years
The huge light show has taken place at Edinburgh Castle during the festive period since 2019.
Dau beilot 'yn ôl adref' ar ôl i awyren ddisgyn ar Ynys Môn
Fe gafodd y ddau beilot o'r awyrlu driniaeth ysbyty ar ôl dianc o'u hawyren cyn iddi ddisgyn mewn cae ar Ynys Môn.
Need To Know Manchester
Prisoners have been released to ease overcrowding in jails and a shortage of spaces.
Goldman commits £500m to SME housebuilding lender Quantum
Goldman Sachs is committing up to £500m in funding to a specialist SME housebuilding lender in the wake of figures casting fresh doubt on the likelihood of the government achieving its new homes target during this parliament.
Man jailed for abusing teenage girls in Tayside over five years
Kyle Buchan began committing the offences when he was 15 and continued until he was 20.
Seventeen rescued after fishing boat runs aground off Orkney
The Genesis fishing boat struck rocks off the west coast of the island of Hoy and issued a mayday call at about 06:30.
Slugs to blame for mystery of faulty traffic lights
Highways bosses were initially baffled about the cause of the issue until the slimy culprit was revealed.
Space firm granted licence to launch rockets from UK
A German rocket firm has been granted a launch licence by UK regulators - and it plans to blast off from the Shetland Islands early next year.
Biliau ynni yn codi tua £60 y flwyddyn, a rhybudd am gostau uwch i ddod
O 1 Hydref mae biliau ynni i filiynau o gartrefi yn codi tua £60 y flwyddyn, wrth i'r cap ar brisiau gynyddu.
Glasgow City Council begins fresh pay talks with union and Gilruth
On Wednesday a council statement said talks had broken down and suggested Unison members could face being sent letters over fire and rehire.
Brennan keen to learn from seasoned counterparts
Barnet boss Dean Brennan is keen to learn from experienced League Two managers, describing it as an "unbelievable education".
PS5 emulation is suddenly making big strides on PC
Games like Astro Bot and Demon’s Souls are running ably without a console.
Clohessy and Gallagher handed first Ireland starts
Ireland head coach Scott Bemand hands first starts to Jane Clohessy and Niamh Gallagher for Saturday's Test with Japan.
Wildfires are now an escalating risk: here’s how the UK needs to prepare ahead of next summer
Wildfires are a growing issue in the UK, with incidents escalating in 2026.
Accenture shares surge as consultancy boosts sales
Firm reports full-year revenues of $74.2bn despite fears of hit to sector from AI
Prep school teacher jailed for gross indecency against boy she tutored
A former prep school teacher has been jailed for seven years after being found guilty of gross indecency against a boy she tutored.
NASA squeezed Treasury, vibe coded, and broke the mold in bid to save Swift
"We did some really, really cool stuff. I'm absolutely gutted we weren't able to get further."
Burnham’s wake-up call to the right
Those who oppose big-state socialism have never been more in need of a strong Conservative Party and rarely further from having one
Man admits posing as medical student at hospital
Stephen Simpson, 22, wore medical scrubs and NHS branded clothing at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary.
An AI sovereign wealth fund isn’t progressive — it’s techno-imperialism
Accruing income at home from land and power abroad has an old name: empire
Train sped up past red signal before fatal crash
Investigators say the train accelerated after passing a red signal that was not normally active.
Boswell steps down as Wales and Dragons netball chief
Sarah Boswell has stepped down as chief executive officer of Wales Netball and Netball Super League side Dragons after two years in the role.
'Wnes i gyfarfod Christa Pike 20 mlynedd yn ôl - ddylai hi ddim cael ei dienyddio'
Mae'r newyddiadurwr Helen Roberts a wnaeth gyfweld â'r llofrudd Christa Pike 20 mlynedd yn ôl yn dweud na ddylai gael ei dienyddio.
'Deceived' Campbell wins legal fight over charity funds used for luxury hotel stay
Naomi Campbell has overturned a ban on her being a charity trustee after a tribunal ruled she had been "deceived".
Moray councillor continues to carry out council duties after moving to Egypt
Independent councillor Neil McLennan has held a seat in the Buckie and Findochty ward since May 2022.
World Cup-winning captain Stratford gives birth
Zoe Stratford, who captained England to World Cup glory a year ago, gives birth to a baby girl.
An AI “mind-reading” tool can reconstruct what you’re looking at based on a brain scan
A new AI tool can guess what you’re looking at just by analyzing your brain scans—and recreate that image with remarkable precision. It can go the other way too, and predict a person’s brain activity based on what they’re looking at. In the image above, for example, the left-hand image of each pair is what…
Manchester City supporters have been gaslit. What happens now?
The evidence now requires Manchester City supporters to make the distinction their owners have spent years blurring.
The great Romanian contribution – research reveals just how Britain benefits
According to one poll, Romanians are the UK’s least-wanted European migrants.
No bullying complaints about MSP Monica Lennon, Scottish Labour leader says
Glasgow MSP Monica Lennon has described allegations about her behaviour as false and defamatory.
Would a 50 mph motorway speed limit really save much fuel?
Physics suggests slower cars use less petrol. But in the real-world, fuel consumption depends on much more than aerodynamic drag.
Would a 50mph motorway speed limit really save much fuel?
Physics suggests slower cars use less petrol. But in the real-world, fuel consumption depends on much more than aerodynamic drag.
Ministers hand EY contract to scrutinise Tata Steel funding request
Ministers have awarded a seven-figure contract to scrutinise Tata Steel's request for hundreds of millions of pounds of extra taxpayer funding amid doubts over the timetable for constructing a new electric arc furnace (EAF) in South Wales.
Flydubai scare revives Israel’s hijacking trauma
Air travel for Israelis has been shaped by a long and painful history of assaults on planes
Awkward: Saudi Arabia’s new EV brand takes on the U.S. rival it already controls
The Saudi wealth fund’s new EV will compete with Chinese rivals and with Lucid, the U.S. carmaker the fund controls.
How smaller, distributed batteries could help the grid
If you want to install a big battery in New York City, you have to cut through a notoriously tough tangle of regulations. That’s made it difficult to get large energy storage projects on the grid. Faced with those obstacles, some startups are getting creative, finding ways to use relatively small batteries in unexpected places,…
Starbucks opens first cafés in China’s Xinjiang
US coffee giant enters region where Beijing is accused of widespread abuses
Curtis shines as revamped Scotland youth set-up begins
Amidst a raft of coaching changes in Scotland's youth set up, the under-21s delivered an eye-catching display, with Rangers winger Findlay Curtis at the heart of it.
Esther Rantzen: 'Dynes glên oedd yn brwydro a'n trio helpu pobl eraill'
Alun Clwyd Thomas yn cofio ac yn rhoi teyrnged i'r ddiweddar Fonesig Esther Rantzen wedi iddo ei chyfarfod fwy nag unwaith.
'I kept fighting right to the end' - emotional Nishikori retires
A tearful Kei Nishikori says he "kept fighting right to the end" as the former world number four ends his professional career at the Japan Open.
Luke Evans 'selfishly' found himself a leading role in new TV drama
Actor Luke Evans came up with the idea to adapt the acclaimed novel by Elizabeth Day into a TV drama.
Gigantic £16.5bn data centre planned for former nuclear plant site
Plans to build a gigantic £16.5bn data centre on the site of the former Chapelcross nuclear plant in Scotland have been submitted.
Man dies in hospital following two-car crash in North Uist
Police say the man was taken to hospital in Glasgow where he died a short time laer.
Women are turning to testosterone, but what does the science actually say?
Growing numbers of women are using testosterone for menopause symptoms, but female-specific products remain scarce and evidence patchy.
Oasis 'sue' over auction of unheard recordings archive
A set of unheard archive Oasis recordings have been pulled from sale after the band filed legal proceedings against a former sound engineer, his son and the auction house.
Rifle range approved despite Buddhist monastery opposition
The Rokpa Trust - which runs the Eskdalemuir centre - says it is known for its "quiet and seclusion".
Nasa heads to Scottish Highlands in its search for life on Mars
The US space agency says ancient rocks at Clachtoll have similarities to those on the Red Planet.
Newport Bus 'crisis' as financial problems delay accounts
Opposition parties call for transparency after the council-owned company's board was overhauled.
More than half of Scotland's universities spend more than they earn - report
The situation could get worse if expected income from international students does not arrive, a new report says.
Four potential positives from higher bond yields
The sharp rise in borrowing costs has raised justified alarm but there are benefits too
Why one Irish team is set to face Salah's Trabzonspor
Drogheda United will travel to Turkey to face Trabzonspor at the 40,000-seat Papara Park as part of a special relationship between the two clubs.
UAE investigates if Flydubai attack was ‘terrorist activity’
Israel also involved in probe into flight between Dubai and Tel Aviv
The Green Party: Has the Polanski bubble burst?
When Zack Polanski ran for the Green leadership a year ago, he offered his party a clear new strategy.
Masts on bomb-laden ship removed to stop explosion
An architect working to remove them feared they may collapse on to 1,400 tonnes of explosives.
'Devastating year' as Swiss glaciers shed 5% of ice amid record-breaking heatwaves
Glaciers in Switzerland have lost 5.5% of their ice volume in 2026 after a "devasting year" marked by intense heatwaves and low snowfall, according to a study.
Robertson set to hit 100 Scotland caps - but who else makes top 10?
We want you to name the 10 most capped Scotland men's players of all time, with current captain Andy Robertson set to make his 100th national team appearance against North Macedonia on Saturday.
Talks between council and union 'break down again' amid fire and rehire plans
Talks between Glasgow City Council and trade union Unison have once again "broken down" after plans to fire and rehire 23,000 workers were put on hold.
Album of the Week: Vanishing Twin’s Archives
Absence makes the art grow bolder says Will Ainsley about Archives, which sounds like Chiastic Slide-era Autechre reimagining the Wicker Man soundtrack Archives by Vanishing Twin The idea that an album could be made piecemeal, in different countries, via the internet, would have been inconceivable forty years ago. Such technology would have seemed strange; stranger still might have been the idea…
Burglar who killed pensioner whose house he was raiding jailed for 18 years
A burglar has been sentenced to 18 years in jail, with a further five years on licence, for the manslaughter of a pensioner whose house he broke into.
Today You Become Man, New Writing by Lias Saoudi
The Fat White / Decius frontman has announced his second book, Tears Of The Patriarch; we're delighted to present an extract from it. Portrait: Brian David Stevens. Other photographs: Yaz Saoudi Tears Of The Patriarch is Lias Saoudi's second book, due to be published by White Rabbit early next year. In 2014 Lias and his brother Yaz travelled to North Africa to recreate the 'Bittersweet Symphony'…
Man kept 84 dogs and two cats in house 'covered in dirt and faeces, from floor to ceiling'
A man has been found guilty of neglecting 84 dogs and two cats who were found living in "filthy and squalid" conditions at a house in South Yorkshire.
Why good leaders listen
Listening is often overlooked as a leadership skill, but it can challenge assumptions and lead to better decisions, writes social innovator Ken Banks The post Why good leaders listen appeared first on Positive News.
Podcast: What's really happening at Celtic and do Scotland have a goalkeeping problem?
Do Scotland have a goalkeeping problem and Celtic's manager wait.
Public Enemy’s Apocalypse 91 The Enemy Strikes Black Revisited 35 years on
Public Enemy's fourth album is often overlooked but it's a true killer, says Angus Batey When the greatness of Public Enemy is discussed – which is often, for the band were, and indeed still are, one of the most consistently inventive, provocative and excellent outfits of the recorded-music-as-business era – the focus inevitably falls on their second and third albums. It Takes a Nation of Million…
Inside Northern Ireland's football conveyor belt
BBC Sport NI spends the day at the IFA JD Academy Residential at Campbell College where Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill catches up with the young players hoping to graduate to a full-time career.
Pet chihuahua dies in country park lake incident
Kent Police is investigating after a report the dog was pulled from the lake on Sunday.
Jordan's 'Last Dance' jersey sells for £9m
A Michael Jordan jersey from his 'Last Dance' season sells for $12.3m, a record for a piece of Jordan memorabilia.
Unwell Nygren isolating on international duty - gossip
Celtic midfielder unwell on international duty, Dundee look at free agent market and Arbroath snap up Scotland youth international.
Weekly sports quiz: Which Czech player was sent off against England?
How much attention have you paid to what's happened in the world of sport over the past seven days?
GB's Kartal wins on WTA return after six months out
Britain's Sonay Kartal wins on her return to the WTA Tour after six months out with injury as she beats Andrea Lazaro Garcia at the China Open.
You are the Scotland boss - what would you do?
Put yourself in the shoes of the new Scotland head coach Sebastien Pocognoli as he picks his first home XI to face North Macedonia.
Price and Clayton to meet in World Grand Prix
Former champions Gerwyn Price and Jonny Clayton have set up an all-Welsh World Grand Prix quarter-final in Leicester on Friday.
Matt Tebbutt: Bwyd cysur a chynhwysion Cymreig
Y cyflwynydd a chogydd o Sir Fynwy sy'n trafod ei fenter newydd.
We fear for our lives after being told our abusive exes will be freed from jail early
Three victims of domestic abuse tell the BBC why they feel let down by the early prisoner release scheme.
Flex your football brain with our daily quizzes
Test your ball knowledge against today's Who Am I?, Five in Five and Brainteaser.
Market street food traders 'sad to lose home'
Manchester Piccadilly Market is to close as the redevelopment of Piccadilly Gardens begins.
Scotland's papers: Oasis ticket touts and tributes to Dame Esther Rantzen
A review of the front page stories from the daily newspapers in Scotland.
Brit Awards boosted Manchester economy by £5m, study finds
Greater Manchester mayor Bev Craig said the awards' move north for the first time was a "massive moment".
Mum felt 'ashamed' as she struggled to bond with baby
From the outside, mum Michaela says she looked like "the Instagram mum" but inside she was struggling.
Doctors say radical plan to merge Scotland's health boards should be scrapped
BMA Scotland says there is no evidence that reducing the number of health boards from 14 to two will improve patient care.
'Youth violence and tension' rises in south London
Some children in Lambeth and Southwark are highly vulnerable to gangs operating there.
Liverpool Street roof revamp nears completion
The project is designed to bring more natural light into the Grade II-listed station.
Meet the robot looking after Vera, 74, in her own home
At least a thousand people across England use the droids, health tech company Cera says.
Indian Flydubai pilot praised after disaster averted
Captain Smit Machchhar fought off attack by co-pilot with help from crew and passengers
Elfyn Evans yn gobeithio cyrraedd 'y pinacl' drwy ddod yn bencampwr byd
Ag yntau un rali i ffwrdd o ennill pencampwriaeth y byd am y tro cyntaf, mae Elfyn Evans yn mynnu nad yw'n teimlo mwy o bwysau ar ei 'sgwyddau na'r arfer.
Family's fears as SEND son loses college place
Family says autistic son's progress is at risk after specialist college funding ended.
People urged to book flu jabs as NHS bookings open
Health leaders in Kent urge eligible residents to get vaccinated as early as possible as NHS flu jabs open.
Operation Brock cost £1.4m over the summer
Figures show Operation Brock was used five times while in place in Kent in July and August.
'Roedd dal y clefyd crafu yn yr ysbyty yn gysgod dros farwolaeth fy ngŵr'
Dywedodd Kate Baxter bod y clefyd crafu a gafodd ei gŵr yn Ysbyty Glangwili wedi 'bwrw cysgod' ar ei ddyddiau olaf.
'Ail-fyw blynyddoedd o ofn' oherwydd cynllun rhyddhau carcharorion
Menyw'n "ofni am ei bywyd" ar ôl cael gwybod bod ei chyn-ŵr yn cael ei ryddhau o'r carchar yn gynharach na'r disgwyl.
Curbside Lambsear – Put Rings On All My Fingers To Weigh Down My Hands
Curbside Lambsear Put Rings On All My Fingers To Weigh Down My Hands Members of The Umlauts and caroline find scrappy joy in dissonant chaos mixed with cinematic grandeur Put Rings On All My Fingers To Weigh Down My Hands by Curbside Lambsear This is an intriguingly hard-to-pin-down debut from London’s Curbside Lambsear, AKA Magdalena McLean and Annabelle Mödlinger. Having met while playing in th…
Global bond sell-off deepens as Japanese yields jump
US Treasuries in grip of ‘vicious loop’ of selling amid uncertainty about interest rate rises
APOD: 2026 October 1 – Harvest Moon with Erupting Mount Etna
APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 October 1 –… Today’s APOD Archive Submissions Index Search Calendar RSS Education About Discuss APOD Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer. Harvest Moon with […]
Why we can thumb our noses at AI
Our sense of smell helps us to keep a few shreds of privacy intact and maintains a dividing line between real and virtual worlds
Manchester City chair shielded by diplomatic immunity
Khaldoon al-Mubarak was granted immunity six years ago, protecting him from potential legal proceedings in the UK
OpenAI’s agents obscured hacking activity in government site breaches
New findings by Asymmetric Security provide further evidence of novel tactics AI tools use to conduct hacks
King’s bank Coutts hit with new lawsuit after ‘debanking’
Shipping executive Philip Adkins sues lender over claims it kept dossier of inaccurate information that sparked US probe
Auditor RSM explores IPO to ward off private equity-backed rivals
Accounting firm has been sounding out bankers and revamping internal systems to give itself the option of a stock market flotation
How Europe can stall Russia’s hybrid war
Enhancing domestic security, using new technologies and negotiating guardrails could lessen the risk of mass-casualty events
Big Tech out-lobbies European companies in Brussels
US corporations including Google, Apple and Amazon use their influence to push back against EU digital bloc rules
An Agricultural “Island” in the Saskatchewan River Delta
Surrounded by wetlands, Manitoba’s northernmost farmland near The Pas turns from green to brown over the 2026 growing season.
Tencent leases 100,000 chips from Oracle to accelerate AI push
WeChat owner strikes deal to access US group’s south-east Asia data centres amid race with ByteDance and Alibaba
More than 150 homes evacuated after 'suspicious items' found
More than 150 houses have been evacuated after "suspicious substances and items" were found at a property in Somerset.
Parents warned over potentially deadly baby sleep aids
Adverts for products that claim to help babies sleep could be putting them at risk of serious harm or death, a watchdog has warned.
BBC should cut licence fee cost and expand it beyond TV, MPs recommend
The BBC should reform the licence fee so it is no longer "linked to a TV" and couple this with a price drop, MPs have recommended.