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URSY.NEWS / The day in headlines
Thursday 8 October 2026
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'I rage and I don't care': Why women are reclaiming their anger
Studies suggest women are getting angrier, but are they just more open about it?
Haaland and Maresca address Man City's guilty verdicts for first time
Enzo Maresca has said his players and staff "trust completely" in Manchester City after the club were found guilty of more than 100 breaches of Premier League financial rules.
Mark Zuckerberg has an image problem - so why is Meta's business booming?
A new film paints the Meta founder as a villain. But the tech firm seems immune to bad publicity, writes our North America tech correspondent.
Suspect linked to Monaco bomb attack on millionaire breaks silence to BBC
Vitalii Zhykovych gives his own account of the attempted assassination of Ukrainian-born businessman Vadym Yermolayev.
Olivia Colman on viral Wicker memes: 'This has never happened to me before'
Steamy jokes have flooded social media ahead of the release of the actress's latest film.
Emotions run high at the round table as Celebrity Traitors banish two players
Viewers watched to see whether Richard E Grant could save himself at the first round table of the series.
'Add me to WhatsApp' scam calls to be investigated
The UK's data watchdog is investigating a spike in complaints about "robo calls" that appear to lead to a recruitment scam.
Will El Niño and the polar vortex bring snow to the UK this winter?
The developing El Niño may impact the UK's weather prospects this autumn and winter but cold conditions are far from guaranteed.
ADHD and autism at risk of over-diagnosis, says government review
The review, which focuses on younger age groups, warned there was a risk society was moving from an era of under-diagnosis to over-diagnosis or mis-diagnosis.
'I don't know what my partner earns': How soon into dating should you reveal your salary?
Talking about salary, spending habits and debt can be some of dating's trickier conversations.
US to publicly execute former soldier by firing squad
American military will live-stream the execution of an extremist who killed 13 people at Fort Hood in Texas in 2009
USS Lincoln docks in San Diego after 10-month mission
The US aircraft carrier was set to return in May but the war with Iran has kept it at sea on one of the longest deployments ever.
Spurs' Simons enrols at iconic university Harvard
Tottenham's Xavi Simons enrols at prestigious American university Harvard as he continues his recovery from a long-term injury.
'Record-breaking' Mòd returns to Glasgow for Gaelic celebration
Thousands of people will gather this week in Glasgow for the annual celebration of Gaelic culture
Football fans asked to help solve notorious Aberdeen murder 43 years on
Taxi driver George Murdoch was found dead in Aberdeen with the garrotte lying nearby.
Burnham set to launch crackdown on non-compete clauses
Prime minister expected to use speech to pledge action against restrictive practices in employment contracts
Head of maternity review says 'we will listen to parents'
The woman leading a national review into maternity services in Scotland promises her work will consider parents' experiences.
Fort Hood shooter's execution by firing squad will be livestreamed, Pentagon says
"We'll make sure that people are able to watch it," the US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Thursday.
Firing squad execution of mass killer to be livestreamed
The planned firing squad execution of an ex-US army psychiatrist who killed 13 people in Texas will be livestreamed, the Pentagon has said.
SpaceX calls for better coordination in orbit after near-misses with Starlink
"These led to conjunctions of tens of meters to hundreds of meters. Way too close to comfort."
Real seek McTominay move - Friday's gossip
Real Madrid are interested in former Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay and France forward Michael Olise, while Chelsea are keen on Frenkie de Jong.
University 'banter' account criticised for sex assault social media posts and misogyny
Cardiff University has since unfollowed the account after concerns were raised about the "harmful" material.
'People use AI to avoid paying for school photos, but they don't realise the consequences'
Ian Gilbert says he's heard parents boasting about using AI to take the watermark off his photos.
Burnham calls on Polanski to reverse Green Party's Zionism motion
The prime minister has intervened in the row over the motion passed by members at Green Party conference.
Judge weighs if Trump can charge $100K for early access to Truth Social posts
Judge questioned if Trump delaying access to Truth Social posts by a second harms the press.
Sutton's predictions v Starsailor frontman James Walsh
BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on Starsailor frontman James Walsh, plus the BBC readers and AI with his predictions for this weekend's Premier League fixtures.
Trump Mobile hack and apparent lack of FCC authorization raise security alarms
After hack and data breach, senator asks why Trump Mobile lacks some FCC filings.
Feds get ready to rewrite car headlight rules
Reducing glare and allowing modern light technologies will be two goals.
NASA Briefing to Highlight Contributions to Martian Moons Mission
Media are invited to join NASA for a media teleconference at 4 p.m. EDT, Thursday, Oct. 15, to preview the agency’s contributions to JAXA’s (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) Martian Moons eXploration (MMX) mission. The mission is scheduled to launch from JAXA’s Tanegashima Space Center in Japan on Monday, Oct. 19 EDT (Tuesday, Oct. 20 JST). […]
R.I.P. Margaret Hamilton, whose code saved the Apollo 11 Moon landing
Hamilton also coined the term "software engineering" and founded two successful software companies.
Cylchgrawn ffilmiau yn cynnwys Leisa Gwenllian ar restr sêr y dyfodol
Mae Leisa Gwenllian yn gobeithio y bydd cael ei chynnwys mewn rhestr o actorion sy'n cael eu hystyried fel sêr y dyfodol yn rhoi hwb pellach i ffilmiau Cymraeg.
Let's Encrypt cuts certificate lifetimes to 64 days starting February 2027
Free SSL/TLS certificate lifetimes reduce to 64 days in February.
Girl's 30-shirt challenge during brain tumour treatment
Bolton football fan, Lola, from Salford, is raising money for the hospitals which have treated her.
Microsoft banned from sponsoring foreign workers for US residency
Announcement impacting several tech groups marks White House’s latest attempt to limit immigration
Driver wins $76 after ALPR led to bogus traffic stop, drug searches
Mass surveillance gets stupider.
NASA Announces Bold Science Initiatives for America’s Golden Age Summit
Editor’s note: This release was updated Oct. 8, 2026 with the formal name of the summit. NASA is launching two new science and technology initiatives to deepen scientific understanding and accelerate the innovation that will shape America’s future in space. The initiatives are announced in conjunction with the White House Office of Science and Technology […]
Three arrested in Fife after report of firearm
Police received a report of two men in possession of what appeared to be a gun on Victoria Street in Ladybank.
RFK Jr. unveils sweeping federal initiative to find evidence of vaccine injuries
"[T]he Trump-RFK Jr anti-vax agenda keeps getting more corrupt and dangerous."
Murder investigation closed after man dies on beach
A 34-year-old man died following the incident in the water at the beach on 25 May.
Weekly quiz: How long did it take for Glastonbury tickets to sell out?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?
Protesters blame 'vulture funds' for Spain's housing crisis
Hundreds have pitched their tents in central Madrid, while the Spanish prime minister has called a snap election.
Cyngor Sir Gâr i ystyried cynlluniau posib i gau rhagor o ysgolion
Y gred yw bod swyddogion yn ffafrio cau pedair ysgol gynradd yn ardal Cwm Gwendraeth.
Ticket rises and more TV packages - why is price of sport increasing?
The price of sports tickets and TV subscriptions are on the rise - so what is behind the increases and how are they justified?
NASA’s SSPICY Mission to Demonstrate In-Space Inspection Technologies
A new NASA-supported spacecraft will get up close to satellites that are no longer in service, demonstrating technologies that could support future in-space repairs and reduce orbital debris. The Small Spacecraft Propulsion and Inspection Capability (SSPICY) mission launched Oct. 1 from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. The mission is a technology demonstration where an […]
Harry says he 'slipped into depression' during royal exit
The Duke of Sussex says he had an "adrenaline crash" while visiting Vancouver Island to "get some space".
Crew-12 Returns to Earth
The SpaceX Crew Dragon Freedom spacecraft is seen moments before splashing down in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of California in this Oct. 8, 2026, photograph. Aboard were NASA’s SpaceX Crew-12 members NASA astronauts Jessica Meir and Jack Hathaway, ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Sophie Adenot, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Andrey Fedyaev. The four spent […]
An experimental tour-de-force: Entanglement between glass bead and light
Getting a glass bead to act like a quantum object by entangling it with light.
NASA’s SPHEREx Telescope Sees Menagerie of Brown Dwarfs
NASA’s SPHEREx (Spectro-Photometer for the History of the Universe, Epoch of Reionization, and Ices Explorer) space telescope is shedding light on brown dwarfs, celestial objects that blur the line between stars and exoplanets. New findings published in The Astrophysical Journal show that these dark and cloudy worlds have chemically rich atmospheres not unlike the giant […]
Adidas sues Australian label White Fox over four stripes design
The German sportswear brand wants the Sydney-based label to stop selling the clothes and pay damages.
More than 800,000 hours of sewage spills in Wales last year, report claims
It is equivalent to a sewage discharge happening every five minutes, according to campaigners.
Man arrested over death in Bolton
Police were called to Bryngs Drive at 11:35 BST on Wednesday over welfare concerns.
OpenAI sparks 'mathpocalypse' as it publishes full or partial solutions to 372 outstanding problems
OpenAI has published full or partial solutions to 372 outstanding mathematical problems, stunning mathematicians and forcing them to question the future of the field.
Woman told PC 'get off me' 300 times as he raped her
Ryan Theaker, 30, was secretly recorded by the victim as he subjected her to an 82 minute attack.
Welsh actress follows in footsteps of Florence Pugh and Benedict Cumberbatch in line-up
Leisa Gwenllian says she forgot she applied for the 2026 Stars of Tomorrow talent programme.
Black and African cinema hub opens in London
EbonyLife Place London is the brainchild of Nollywood media mogul Mo Abudu.
Watch: What does the ruling mean for the investigation into the former prince?
Special correspondent Lucy Manning explains why the Hight Court has ruled that search warrants used to search Mr Mountbatten-Windsor's home were unlawful.
Flights to Saudi capital suspended after Houthis 'attack on airport'
Explosions were heard in Saudi Arabia's capital, including a large blast at Riyadh's international airport, where flights were subsequently halted.
Rees-Zammit reaping rewards of hard work, says Lam
Wales winger Louis Rees-Zammit is reaping the rewards of the work he has put into training, said Bristol director of rugby Pat Lam.
Items being returned to guests after fire, hotel says
Owners of the hotel in Folkestone say they are also identifying vehicles affected by the blaze.
Suspended fine for Xhaka over Covid-19 certificate
Sunderland captain Granit Xhaka says he has received a suspended fine of 150,000 Swiss francs (£136,000) for obtaining a forged Covid-19 vaccination certificate.
Trump says US ‘will not be attacking Iran’ before midterm elections
President says Washington and Tehran are having ‘productive discussions’
NASA’s SpaceX Crew‑12 Splashes Down, Sets Briefing to Discuss Mission
After more than seven months aboard the International Space Station, NASA’s SpaceX Crew-12 mission safely splashed down Thursday in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Los Angeles. The crew members will discuss their science mission during a news conference at 3:30 p.m. EDT, Thursday, Oct. 15, at the agency’s Johnson Space Center in Houston. […]
Man jailed for 1970s murder of his scientist ex-wife dies
Christopher Harrisson, 85, escaped justice for killing Brenda Page for 45 years but was found guilty in 2023.
Björk Details Live Orchestral Album, ‘Björk Orkestral With The Hamrahlíð Choir’
Available across vinyl, CD, DVD and Blu-ray, the live album was captured during one of her October 2021 performances at Reykjavík’s Harpa Concert Hall Björk is releasing an orchestral live album, titled Björk Orkestral With The Hamrahlíð Choir. Captured during a performance at Reykjavík's Harpa Concert Hall on 24 October 2021, the show saw Björk play music mostly from 2004 album Medúlla. For the…
Big Tech sets out its pitches on AI agents
Race to develop new services has moved into high gear with a series of launches
OpenAI annualised revenues $20bn less than previously signalled
AI giant recently told investors the key figure was approaching $50bn in September, far less than the $70bn that was widely reported
Staff sickness a major factor behind critical incident, says NHS Grampian boss
Emergency departments in Aberdeen and Elgin struggled to cope with demand last month.
Amazon's new Alexa Tablets drop the Fire branding but are more Android than ever
Amazon killed its app store, so Google Play it is.
Body found in Colombia in search for missing Anton Green
Anton Green's family are told a body found in Colombia is believed to be the missing 43-year-old.
Teenager charged with raping woman in Arbroath
The alleged incident happened on Arbirlot Road in the Angus town on Monday
'It's changed my life' - Eckert on Spygate scandal
Southampton head coach Tonda Eckert says the Spygate scandal is an experience that has changed his life.
Maresca tells Man City players to stay focused and positive
Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca wants his squad to focus and be positive after the club were found guilty of breaching Premier League financial rules.
Hawk fighter jets to resume flying at RAF Valley after crash
A RAF Hawk T2 aircraft was flying out of RAF Valley last month before it crashed near homes.
Mum calls on police to 'step up' over US shooting
Lucy Harrison, 23, was killed at her father's home in Texas but no criminal case was ever brought.
Is Swinney in trouble over pensions claim? – Politics Show
Political analysis with Lynsey Bews, Phil Sim and Daily Record's Chris McCall.
Former chief constable had affairs with two junior officers
A former chief constable who had affairs with two subordinate officers showed "persistent dishonesty and lack of integrity", a tribunal found.
NASA, Energy Department Advance New Era of Nuclear-Powered Exploration
As the Golden Age of deep-space exploration begins, NASA and the U.S. Department of Energy are advancing the development of safe, reliable, next-generation nuclear technologies for space. Together, the agencies will supercharge civil space exploration, unlock bold scientific discovery, and solidify American leadership in space nuclear power and propulsion. “We are entering the ‘Nuclear NASA-era,’…
US deportations to African countries unlawful and exploit suffering - rights group
More than 500 migrants have been expelled from the US to African countries, HRW says, citing US data.
NASA Advances LISA Mission Contributions With New Test Telescope
NASA has taken the next step in the process of developing a new all-glass telescope for the LISA (Laser Interferometer Space Antenna) mission, a space observatory designed to detect ripples in space-time called gravitational waves. L3Harris Technologies will design, assemble, and integrate the new telescope for NASA. Called the Engineering Test Unit, this contribution represents […]
Robert Ryman: The Real Thing at the Barbican – these mesmerising paintings must be seen in person
Don’t let the images accompanying this review guide your expectations.
Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro and wife face new charges
Former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores have been charged by US authorities with conspiracy to commit torture in a new superseding indictment.
Amazon builds 1,000th satellite, will launch space internet service by end of year
"If this was easy, everybody else would be doing it."
Almost 300,000 people now live in flood-prone areas in the Nepalese Himalayas – new research
Satellite data shows roads, settlements and infrastructure are expanding into the same valleys that are vulnerable to floods and landslides.
Loraine James, Puce Mary and More to Debut Orchestral Works at London’s Barbican
The six members of Warp Records' Providenza Ensemble will have their works performed by Sinfonietta Cracovia in a show presented by Unsound Loraine James and Puce Mary are among six artists who've produced new orchestral works to be performed at London's Barbican next year. Scheduled for 24 January, the Unsound-presented event will see Sinfonietta Cracovia, the official orchestra of Kraków, perfo…
Daughter of Trump’s chief of staff works at firm that lobbies for Republika Srpska
Susie Wiles’s daughter is latest White House-linked adviser to the Russian-aligned Balkan entity
What’s your apocalypse skill? Finding a future-proof hobby can bring fulfilment today
Take inspiration from Doomsday preppers with the idea of learning practical skills.
Mam yn poeni y bydd gan ei babi greithiau am oes wedi damwain 'erchyll'
Mam o Fangor yn poeni y bydd gan ei merch fach greithiau am oes ar ôl tywallt grefi chwilboeth drsoti mewn bwyty.
'Poor care' risks at mental health trust, says CQC
Care Quality Commission inspectors raise concerns about the trust's management arrangements.
Teenager appears in court over death of Glasgow man
A teenager has appeared in court over the death of a young man who died after an alleged assault in Glasgow city centre.
Three of the UK’s four nations are led by parties advocating a split. Which is most likely to go?
New prime minister Andy Burnham is facing renewed calls for independence votes.
Two men arrested on suspicion of trespass at RAF base in Cambridgeshire
Police say the suspects are Latvian nationals aged 36 and 32.
Baby burnt and screamed in agony after hot gravy spill in pub
Eight-month-old baby Neli was left with horror burns after spilling hot gravy on her hand and leg.
Venezuela's ex-leader Nicolás Maduro charged with conspiracy to commit torture
The new accusations relate to the alleged torture of US citizens held in Venezuela while Maduro was in power.
Birmingham Airport announces £2bn expansion
The first stage of development, upgrading baggage systems and terminals, could start in 2027.
Nobel laureate Karl Deisseroth on how light is changing what we know about the brain
From algae to a Nobel prize: listen to The Conversation Weekly podcast to hear Karl Deisseroth explain his brain science breakthrough.
Wrexham baffled by latest Cacace setback
Phil Parkinson says Wrexham staff have been left scratching their heads after full-back Liberto Cacace's latest injury setback.
The Social Reckoning is a true American horror story
The Social Reckoning follows Zuck to the Valley, but summons a very different beast.
Two Latvian nationals arrested on suspicion of trespass offences at RAF base
Two men have been arrested on suspicion of trespass offences at an RAF base in Cambridgeshire.
Wildlife populations have declined 73% since 1970 – but many of the world’s animals still aren’t being counted
The WWF’s Living Planet Index is one of our best measures of biodiversity loss. But the populations it counts may not be representative of wildlife as a whole.
Reform MSPs accused of racism over burka ban debate at Holyrood
John Swinney criticised the party after it suggested religious face coverings should be outlawed in public.
Wales eye shutout in World Cup play-off first leg
Rhian Wilkinson sets a clean sheet as the first target for Wales in Friday's Women's World Cup play-off semi-final first leg against Albania.
Cummins not worried about potential Khawaja revelations
Pat Cummins confirms he has spoken to Usman Khawaja about his former team-mate’s upcoming autobiography but the Australia captain says he has no concerns about potential sandpapergate revelations.
School protests focus attention on the chequered history of public order policing in France
An analysis of the policing of protests by high-school students in France.
Ceferin to stand for fourth term as Uefa president
Uefa president Aleksander Ceferin will stand for a fourth term, reversing a previous decision to stand down.
Everton's Sherif fined for breaching betting rules
The Football Association fines Everton forward Martin Sherif £5,000 for breaching its betting rules over a 15-month period.
Goldman to pay top executives $500mn in special bonuses
Wall Street bank preparing to hand out equity awards from five-year scheme to senior leaders
Starbucks has explored takeover of Chipotle in restaurant megadeal
A purchase of nearly $39bn market-value burrito chain would rank as largest restaurant acquisition of all time
ExxonMobil's own scientists doubted climate fixes the company hyped
Court filings reveal new details about Exxon's decades of internal climate deliberations.
Hate crimes rise after more offences motivated by religion and race
Figures supplied by police forces suggest nearly 150,000 hate crimes were recorded between April 2025 and March 2026
Dyn, 92, wedi marw ar ôl mynd yn sownd mewn weiren bigog ar fynydd
Cwest yn clywed bod dyn 92 oed gyda dementia wedi marw ar ôl mynd yn sownd mewn ffens wrth fynd i gerdded.
Ex-councillor guilty of running sham Covid-19 lab
Faisal Shoukat is convicted of fraudulent trading and money laundering after a trial.
Floored by Farrell to top of the league - Atkinson on Gloucester resurgence
Charlie Atkinson has had three professional clubs and plenty of set-backs in his career so far, but now he is riding high with a resurgent Gloucester
Seven Ulster changes as Beirne makes Munster return
Ulster head coach Richie Murphy makes seven changes for Saturday's United Rugby Championship game against Munster, who will welcome back Tadhg Beirne.
Boy, 3, 'becomes youngest person to hike Lake District's 214 famous peaks'
A three-year-old boy is thought to be the youngest person ever to conquer all of the Wainwright fells - a famous group of 214 peaks in the Lake District.
Stabbed schoolgirl in 'panic mode', court told
The girl told police there was "blood all over my hands" following the attack, a court hears.
Teacher unleashed 'traumatic' attack on BBC's Nicky Campbell when he was a schoolboy, court hears
A private school teacher attacked BBC broadcaster Nicky Campbell in a "complete frenzy" when he was a pupil in the 1970s, a court heard.
Murder arrest after man's death in Rochdale
Police were called to a property on Curzon Road on Wednesday over concerns for the welfare of a man.
Russell to take further grid penalty this season
George Russell says he will be taking a further grid penalty this season in addition to the one he has been hit with for the Singapore Grand Prix.
The Thames Ghost Cruise - an AI Halloween scam
The BBC has found an AI website advertising fake Halloween events.
µ-Ziq, Plaid and More to Play Edgelands 2026
The experimental electronic music event takes over Colchester Arts Centre later this month Mike Paradinas, AKA µ-Ziq UK festival Edgelands will host four days of leftfield and experimental electronic music at its third edition later this month. Returning to its home of Colchester Arts Centre, the event will take in a headline appearance from Mike Paradinas' µ-Ziq project, featuring immersive visu…
Police accept Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor search warrants were unlawful, court hears
The former prince is taking legal action against Thames Valley Police after his homes were searched earlier this year.
Former prince Andrew wins legal challenge over search warrants
Police accept unlawfulness of warrants obtained to search properties belonging to younger brother of King Charles
Lithuania PM confident of 'huge' NATO response if Russia attacks
Lithuania is no stranger to the threat posed by Russia given its geography and history.
Jeff Mills Unveils New Album from Tomorrow Comes The Harvest Project
The Forbidden Planet will be released via Mills' own Axis Records next month Photo by Jacob Khrist Jeff Mills is releasing a new album from his Tomorrow Comes The Harvest band project. Titled The Forbidden Planet, the record features nine tracks by the band that comprises Mills, keyboardist Jean-Phi Dary and percussionist Prabhu Edouard. Rasheeda Ali also makes guest contributions to the LP on fl…
'Difficulty' obtaining information into dad's Benidorm death, coroner says
Nathan Osman's family started their own investigation after becoming unhappy with Spanish authorities.
Up to 50 Scottish police officers suspended over alleged crimes against women
Chief constable Jo Farrell says more officers are likely to be suspended as officers are re-vetted.
Girl's death prompts call for allergy management ratings
Mia St Hilaire had a tree nut allergy and suffered an anaphylactic shock after drinking a milkshake.
Liz Harris Plots New Release of Soundtrack Work
Music For Two Films About Water takes in work that the artist otherwise known as Grouper made for films released in 2023 and 2024 Photo by Colin Smith Liz Harris, the artist otherwise known as Grouper, is releasing a new collection of soundtrack works through longtime label home Kranky. Music For Two Films About Water features two extended pieces by Harris, produced for 2023 film We Exhale – whic…
Gun found at nursery shut down over rat infestation
Police also recover ammunition from Mini Fingers, which had been ordered to close over "vermin".
Time to draw line through Spygate - Parkinson
Wrexham's Phil Parkinson believes it is time to draw a line under Southampton's Spygate scandal following the Football Association (FA)'s verdict.
Man charged over 'police assault' amid anti-immigration protest
A man has been charged over an alleged police assault during an anti-immigration protest in Glasgow.
Ex-Wallaby Koroibete debuts for Ospreys at Dragons
Former Australia wing Marika Koroibete is tipped to make a difference for Ospreys in their URC derby against Dragons at Rodney Parade.
Hurricane Isaias heading for US mainland - breaking 120-year record
The Atlantic hurricane season, which runs from 1 June to 30 November, has been unusually quiet this year.
Faletau to start Cardiff comeback against Leinster
Wales number eight Taulupe Faletau is set to make his first appearance since March in the United Rugby Championship on Saturday.
EasyJet doubles winter flight cuts amid rising costs
Budget airline to scale back capacity by a further 700,000 seats to save on expensive fuel
Russian bomb attack kills dozens at Ukraine bus stop
At least 30 die after aerial strike hits two passenger buses in frontline city of Kramatorsk
The Download: AI roadblocks for humanoids and portable rubber dams
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. AI breakthroughs in robotics won’t change your life any time soon The hype around humanoid robots is reaching fever pitch. Much of it comes from the idea that the same AI…
Fraudster who scammed renters has jail term cut
Fraudster and gambling addict Freddie Priestley has his sentence reduced by 11 months.
Evans to defend title in extended WRC calendar including Scotland
The inaugural Rally Scotland will take place in October as the 2027 World Rally Championship comes to the BBC.
The Skinny to Return After Scottish Arts Charity Provides Support
The Scottish cultural magazine announced its closure last month, but will now continue thanks to an agreement struck with the organisation Outer Spaces The Skinny, the Scottish cultural magazine that announced its impending closure last month, will no longer be ceasing operations. A social media post shared by the team behind the publication revealed that its September issue wasn't actually its l…
‘Airport malaria’ is rare, but can be deadly when doctors don’t expect it
Doctors outside malaria zones often don’t think to test for it, while symptoms, rapid tests and drug resistance can all complicate diagnosis and treatment.
Florence Buchanan: the pioneering physiologist whose face was lost to history
Florence Buchanan helped transform the study of the nervous system, yet no authenticated portrait of her was known until now.
Grief, anger and elections: Israel marks three years since October 7 attacks as nation prepares to vote
Accountability for the Hamas attacks and security are emerging as key issues in the election campaign.
Israel’s political rivals play the blame game as country marks years since October 7
Accountability for the Hamas attacks and security are emerging as key issues in the election campaign.
Israel marks three years since October 7 attacks as nation prepares to vote in divisive election
Accountability for the Hamas attacks and security are emerging as key issues in the election campaign.
Seventh man bailed in connection with alleged terror plot near RAF Fairford
The seventh man arrested by police investigating a suspected terror plot close to RAF Fairford has been released on bail.
Rangers boss McInnes 'not a fan' of extended break
Rangers manager Derek McInnes says he is "not a fan" of the extended international break which he considers "too long".
Cardiff and Liverpool style very similar - Scanlon
Cardiff City full-back Calum Scanlon says the Championship and his parent club Liverpool share the same intensity.
Millions of bed bugs crawl out of mattresses and walls in huge outbreak
An infested house in Cardiff was so bad the mattresses and bed frames had to be incinerated.
Scotland glows as Weather Watchers catch beautiful sunrises
Clear skies led to the BBC Weather Watchers sending in photos of gleaming sunrises across Scotland
Bid to run new trains between London and Rochdale rejected
Plans for more trains would “likely increase delays and cancelled trains", the rail regulator says.
Manhunt under way after three injured in stabbing
Armed officers are called to reports of a domestic incident at a property in Borough Green.
Prince William launches kit to help communities prepare for emergencies
The guide aims to help UK communities prepare for emergencies, with advice on everything from power cuts to supporting vulnerable neighbours The post Prince William launches kit to help communities prepare for emergencies appeared first on Positive News.
Russia denies second case of 'plague' as WHO seeks to verify
Russia has denied that a second case of an infectious disease has emerged where a woman who worked at a laboratory died last week.
Nvidia's big bet on physical AI aims for safer robotaxis, humanoid robots
Full-stack safety solution for physical AI is being used by robotics companies.
Ex-QPR forward Phillips retires from football
Former West Bromwich Albion and Scotland forward Matt Phillips announces his retirement from professional football.
Anne Carson wins Nobel prize in literature – how she discovered new possibilities within language
At a time when scholarship and creative writing are often treated as separate pursuits, Carson has shown how deeply they belong together.
A biologist queries whether AI ‘borrowed’ his work to make major discovery – an expert explains the rules
Are there risks for scientists who share unpublished work with AI chatbots?
NHS waiting list at its worst since 2025, figures reveal
The waiting list for hospital treatment in England is at its worst since 2025, new figures show, despite record levels of care being delivered.
A senator tried to ban gambling on prediction markets—now she's a Kalshi lobbyist
Sen. Blanche Lincoln wrote law that let US ban sports-event contracts. She lobbies for the other side now.
Celtic Challenge introduces home final incentive
Irish, Scottish and Welsh teams have the added incentive of competing for a home final in the 2026-27 Celtic Challenge.
Misconduct probe after police officer admits abusing woman
Jay Skivington is under investigation after being sentenced to 160 hours of unpaid work and given a five-year non-harassment order.
Sisters pulled from sea near Brighton took own lives, coroner rules
Three sisters whose bodies were recovered from the sea off Brighton took their own lives, a coroner has ruled.
Lluniau Gwobr Gerddoriaeth Gymreig 2026
Rhai o luniau o'r noson o ddathlu cerddoriaeth cyfoes Cymru a gynhaliwyd yng Nghaerdydd.
Water companies failed to report more than 50,000 sewage spills in time, charity claims
Water companies in England failed to report more than 50,000 sewage spills within the time required by law in the first half of the year, an environmental charity has claimed.
Oil prices jump on tanker attack and slowing flows through Strait of Hormuz
Transit through vital waterway rose close to 90% of prewar levels last month but has since fallen sharply
Fridge thought to be cause of Kingston market fire
The London Fire Brigade has not yet said where the suspected faulty appliance was located.
'Nothing impossible' as NI begin long road to Brazil
Northern Ireland defenders Nat Johnson and Rebecca Holloway tell BBC Sport NI of their dream of reaching a first ever Women's World Cup as NI go through the play-offs.
Man charged over attacking police officer during Glasgow protest
Social media showed dozens of people, many wearing masks or dark clothing, walking through the city's east end.
Man charged with murder after woman's body found in burning van
Thomas Matthew Hammond Bell was arrested after the fire on Gas Works Lane, Prestatyn, Denbighshire.
Man shot dead at memorial service named
Levi Davidson was found with a gunshot wound to the chest and pronounced dead at the scene.
Badenoch’s punchy plan to reunite the right
It was just a speech, but the Tory leader’s rejection of Reform reveals a new and determined strategy
Hospital appointments can make greener travel harder
Hospital journeys can be costly, exhausting and hard to plan. The timing and location of appointments can determine whether lower-carbon travel is possible.
Social media provides valued community spaces for autistic young people
For some autistic young people online interactions provide a form of social contact that is more manageable than many physical settings.
Why we’re watching these climate tech companies
This week, we released our 2026 version of our Climate Tech Companies to Watch list. It’s an annual project that the MIT Technology Review team puts together. Our goal is to highlight some of the promising, interesting advances and firms we think are worth paying attention to in the world of climate and energy technology. …
Andrew Garfield plays a ploughman in The Uprising – but the real medieval rebels weren’t all peasants
Our research has traced the background of hundreds of people connected with the revolt.
Cyhuddo dyn o lofruddiaeth ar ôl canfod corff dynes mewn fan ar dân
Cafodd corff dynes ei ddarganfod mewn fan oedd ar dân ym Mhrestatyn ar nos Sul 4 Hydref.
Man shot dead at memorial service gathering is named
A 40-year-old man shot dead as people gathered for a memorial service in London on Friday has been named.
Afcon final to play out in court - when will Morocco or Senegal be crowned champions?
The Court of Arbitration for Sport is set to rule on the decision to strip Senegal of their Afcon 2025 title. But fans should not expect an immediate verdict.
Pryderon am golli gwlâu mewn ysbytai cymunedol ym Mhowys
Miloedd wedi llofnodi deiseb yn galw ar Fwrdd Iechyd Powys i beidio â thorri nifer y gwlâu mewn ysbytai cymunedol wrth iddyn nhw gynnal ymgynghoriad.
Houthi attacks on Saudi airports kill three people
Strikes are latest escalation in conflict between Saudi Arabia and Iran-backed militants in Yemen
Race and religious hate crime in England and Wales hits record high
Hate crime in England and Wales has increased by 7% - with record highs in those that were racially and religiously motivated.
London omitted as Super League clubs named for 2027
The 14 Super League clubs will remain in place for 2027 with no spot for Championship winners London Broncos.
Gilmore says he expected difficult Quins start
Harlequins head coach Jason Gilmore says he expected a difficult start to the season following a summer of changes.
One dead in Poland's second school attack in two days
A school employee was killed and two others were injured after a knife attack in Poland - the second such incident in the country in two days
Gollwng carthion am 800,000 o oriau yn 'ddarlun gwirioneddol ofnadwy'
Cafodd carthion eu gollwng i afonydd, llynnoedd a'r môr o amgylch Cymru am dros 800,000 o oriau y llynedd, yn ôl ffigyrau newydd.
Actress Julie Hesmondhalgh to get lifetime achievement award
The former Coronation Street star will get the special accolade from the Theatres Trust next month.
Toone comes into England squad as Bronze withdraws
Manchester United midfielder Ella Toone receives a late England call-up for this month's World Cup play-off games against Greece.
AI breakthroughs in robotics won’t change your life any time soon
The story is a collaboration between MIT Technology Review and Aventine, a non-profit research foundation that creates and supports content about how technology and science are changing the way we live. A robot shaped like a human—white with a black head and torso—has been popping up on video feeds. Perhaps you’ve seen it dance or…
Number of wildfires recorded in England in 2026 was second highest on record
England's very hot summer fuelled the second-highest number of wildfires on recent record, according to provisional government figures.
Defiance and comfort - what Guardiola said about Man City charges
BBC Sport examines Pep Guardiola's comments about the Manchester City financial rule-breaking case during his time managing the club.
Girl, 9, killed in crash between car and pick-up truck
A nine-year-old girl has been killed in a crash in the Scottish Highlands.
Building a safer path to autonomous industrial AI
Industrial AI is entering a new phase. After decades of predictive analytics and other specialized applications, advances in foundation models, physical AI, and agentic AI are making it possible to automate more complex tasks across industrial environments. But unlike AI that operates purely in the digital world, industrial AI can interact directly with physical systems,…
SPFL pays out close to £50m in record year
The Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL) pays clubs a record £49.6m in the past year.
'Improving' James impresses Exeter boss Baxter
Exeter boss Rob Baxter says he has been impressed with how young Wales back-row Kane James is maturing.
Royal Navy member charged with spying for foreign power
Teddy Young set to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Thursday
Girl, 9, dies in two-vehicle crash in the Highlands
Police say the girl was a rear seat passenger of a car involved in the collision south of Inverness.
Shaw, Cohen, Matos, Robins & Nuno up for September award
Lincoln's Chris Cohen and Tom Shaw, Swansea's Vitor Matos, Mark Robins of Stoke and West Ham's Nuno Espirito Santo are nominated for September's Championship manager of the month award.
Burnham heads to Berlin in bid to win support from Merz for closer EU ties
Prime minister to hold talks after embarking on review of government’s European policy
How can home nations reach Women's World Cup?
England, Wales, Northern Ireland, Scotland and the Republic of Ireland are among those hoping to qualify for next year's Women's World Cup. What awaits them in the play-offs?
Teenager charged over death of 21-year-old in city centre
Daniel Colrain, 21, was found with serious injuries in Royal Exchange Square on Sunday and died in hospital a day later.
Why early-season data points to Premiership style shift
Underlying numbers from the start of the Scottish Premiership season suggest a refreshed approach could be taking hold across the league.
Royal Navy serviceman charged with National Security Act offences
A Royal Navy serviceman has been charged with National Security Act (NSA) offences after an investigation by counter terror police.
Halloween fans warned over apparent scarefest scam
Three of nine locations allegedly hosting events listed on the website said they were fake.
Using ambulances and corridors as 'treatment rooms' unacceptable, says union
Long delays in handing over patients from ambulances to hospitals are causing their condition to worsen, with some dying as a result, according to a new report.
Celtic-linked manager considers options - gossip
Manager linked with Celtic takes time to consider future and Aberdeen defender will not be rushed back.
Weekly sports quiz: What was odd about Messi's Argentina debut?
How much attention have you paid to what has happened in the world of sport over the past seven days?
Who am I? Guess Premier League star No 80
Test your ball knowledge against today's Who Am I?, Five in Five and Brainteaser.
Pum munud gyda Bardd y Mis Bethany Celyn
Dod i adnabod y cerddor a Bardd y Mis BBC Radio Cymru.
Scotland's papers: 'Wee man' death and Tory 'vow to fight'
A review of the front page stories from the daily newspapers in Scotland.
Holborn and St Pancras by-election gets under way
Voters in north London are going to the polls to choose a new MP after Sir Keir Starmer resigned.
The Low Culture Podcast: Godzilla
In this month’s edition of the pod, John Doran and Luke Turner face a terrifying beast of the atomic age Behold! A horrific-looking, lumbering beast comes crashing through his environment, pulverising everything in his path with his concrete-vapourising breath, leaving a trail of destruction that will take months to repair. But once John is settled in his shed, behind the mic and ready to talk to…
British consulate in Jerusalem to become 'UK Mission' after Israel announces closure of facility
The British consulate in Jerusalem is changing to become the 'UK Mission' after Israel announced the facility was closing.
Faster than F1: The extreme motorsport where women keep winning
Top Fuel drag racing is the only elite motorsport class where women frequently beat men to major titles.
Move Any Mountain: Ako Akas by 10LEC6
Eight years after Bone Bame, the Paris collective return with a record named after a Cameroonian mountain that traps walkers in a dance they cannot quit. The reason they chose that story is more pointed than the sleeve lets on Somewhere in the middle of the Bone Bame touring cycle, 10LEC6 stopped being able to work. Nicole, the singer whose voice is the entire centre of the group, was served an O…
Medal of hero killed in last week of WW1 sells for £130k
James Kirk was shot while defending comrades in the final days of the conflict, auctioneers say.
Mum's poignant last words to son missing in Colombia
The mum of Anton Green, from Whalley Range, Manchester, is desperate to find her missing son.
Artificial tongue helps doctor speak clearly
The prosthetic is believed to be the first bespoke artificial tongue fitted by the NHS.
New Thames lifeboat station 'already saving lives'
The new base on the River Thames will be able to respond faster to emergency call outs, the RNLI says.
Suspected phone thief jumps in pond during police chase
The arrest of the 21-year-old is captured on CCTV and body-worn cameras by the Met Police.
We need more bleed kits, says mother of stabbed teen
Camille Harrington is calling for more bleed control kits to be installed in town centres.
Marvin Tate – Controlled Burn
Marvin Tate Controlled Burn Chicago slam poet teams up with Wilco’s LeRoy Bach for an album of avant-soul storytelling and hallucinatory instrumentation Controlled Burn by Marvin Tate Whether you’re just the right amount of tapped-in to Marvin Tate or whether Controlled Burn is your first encounter with the esteemed Chicago poet-performer, you’ll soon realise there’s little else quite like him. O…
Ehangu gwasanaeth heddlu i atal pobl ifanc rhag mynd i 'fyd tywyll iawn'
Mae Heddlu Dyfed-Powys yn ymestyn gwasanaeth sy'n ceisio atal troseddu ymhlith pobl ifanc i'r chweched dosbarth a cholegau addysg bellach.
Gorfod dewis rhwng 'byw gyda stoma' a 'theithio ar wyliau'
Mae dyn sy'n byw gyda stoma yn dweud bod staff maes awyr wedi "gweiddi arno" a'i wneud i "deimlo fel troseddwr" ar ôl iddo geisio nôl ei gyfarpar o'i fagiau.
APOD: 2026 October 8 – The Saturn System Smörgåsbord
APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 October 8 – The… 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. The Saturn […]
Fighting Drought in Texas Cotton Country
Drought and an ailing aquifer were major topics of conversation when NASA scientists visited with farmers in the Texas High Plains.
Big investors ‘bottom fish’ in Eurozone bond markets after France sell-off
Fears of a blow-up similar to the Eurozone debt crisis have been overdone, asset managers say
Wise to pay customers’ tax bills after errors
Fintech seeks deal with HMRC after software miscalculated about 4,000 users’ investment gains
Oil majors look beyond Middle East war in pursuit of region’s vast reserves
Western groups look to new investment opportunities despite the chaos and heightened risks caused by the conflict with Iran
Burnham to press ahead with Oxford-Cambridge corridor
New premier is seeking to reassure investors and reject claims he does not care about the south of England
Andrew could face witness summons in £40mn London fraud trial
Lawyers for ex-Goldman Sachs banker accused of misappropriating Turkish tycoon’s assets want brother of King Charles to testify
Real men don’t do climate change
Research on the gender differences in how people think about global warming suggests campaigns and communications may need a rethink
Why people don’t want to have children any more
Social contagion can help explain falling birth rates — and offers a way out of the demographic trap
How a trillion-dollar hedge fund borrowing spree became Wall Street’s cash cow
Banks’ trading businesses are booming, but post-crisis regulation means it is no longer them placing the bets
Biggins revitalised under Mullins at Newport
Harrison Biggins develops into a key man for Newport County in League Two just a year after being on the fringes at Shrewsbury Town.
'Pioneering' surgery means young cancer patient may have children
A teenager has had tissue from his testicles removed and retransplanted in the hope of still being able to have children after chemotherapy.
US puts inmate to death for first time since botched execution
A Texas death row inmate has been put to death by lethal injection - despite objections following Christa Pike's botched execution last week.
World's largest penguin colony shrinks two-thirds in just 14 years
The population of a penguin colony that was previously the largest in the world has fallen by almost two-thirds, a new study has revealed - with climate change thought to be a major reason for the decline.
China races to build AI data centres across energy-rich hinterland
In the first report of a three-part series, how Inner Mongolia became the engine room for the nation’s vast AI ambition
Microsoft event debuts new AI-friendly hardware and Windows changes
Get ready for more AI in your Windows and more AI on the desktop.