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URSY.NEWS / The day in headlines
Sunday 11 October 2026
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Pennsylvania shooter who killed eight was a grandfather, says slain child’s dad
Father of toddler killed in Erie mass shooting says reported gunman never seemed distressed or out of the ordinaryThe man who killed eight people, before turning the gun on himself, in a mass shooting in a home in Erie, Pennsylvania, on Friday was a grandfather who had not shown signs that he was capable of such violence, according to people who knew the shooter.A man whose toddler was among thos…
Robert Pattinson on new film Primetime and how hunting predators became hit TV
The actor portrays the real-life host of American TV show, To Catch a Predator, in his latest film.
‘So, so grateful’: Nathan Cleary confirms reason behind Mary Fowler’s Matildas absence
Fowler pulled out of Australia squad for ‘personal reasons’Attacker is now back in Australia with injured NRL star post-surgeryInjured rugby league player Nathan Cleary has expressed deep appreciation to Matildas forward Mary Fowler, his partner who flew to Australia to spend time with him as he recovers from major surgery.Fowler withdrew from international duty with the Australian national team,…
'Call it a day with VAR' - Rooney on Palace's controversial goal
Speaking on Match of the Day, Wayne Rooney says VAR made the wrong decision in awarding Crystal Palace their second goal, which saw the home side take the lead as they went on to beat Nottingham Forest 3-1 in the Premier League.
Sacha Baron Cohen to star in Quentin Tarantino’s West End play The Popinjay Cavalier
The production marks the Hollywood director’s first play written for the stage, which he will also directSacha Baron Cohen will headline Quentin Tarantino’s play The Popinjay Cavalier when it premieres on the West End in London in March 2027.The production marks the Hollywood director’s first work written for the stage – which he will also direct. Continue reading...
'It's a bad situation' - Why Man City win creates uncertainty
Speaking on Match of the Day, Toby Alderweireld and Wayne Rooney discuss why Manchester City's 3-0 victory against Liverpool leaves the Premier League in limbo as the club awaits a potential punishment, which could include a points deduction, after they were found guilty of financial breaches.
Roofing scammers con homeowners out of thousands of pounds
One in 10 scams reported to Citizens Advice relate to fraudsters charging for work not done, or done badly.
Debt advice that may leave you owing even more money
People are increasingly falling behind on credit card repayments, so here's the best way to get debt advice.
Trump faces growing backlash over plans to import diesel from Russia
Both Republican and Democratic lawmakers have criticised the deal, which was announced weeks before the US midterm elections.
American ranchers wrestle with soaring costs - and their loyalty to Trump
Many farmers in states that backed the president say they are being hit from all sides, with the crucial midterm elections just weeks away.
Mourners killed by Kenya police at ex-PM's national farewell not part of violence, BBC finds
After analysing 1,500 videos and images of the Raila Odinga memorial, Africa Eye finds that those killed were far from the scuffles.
‘Enough of this suffering!’ Joana Vasconcelos on why she is fed up with women’s art defined by pain
The Portuguese artist is famous for her monumental ceramic wedding cakes and gigantic chandeliers made of tampons. So why is a new show in Lisbon pairing her with Valentino’s size-zero catwalk dresses?To interview the Portuguese artist Joana Vasconcelos is to jump on to a moving train. She is telling me why she uses needlework to make huge things: 15-metre doilies, say, or a tree 13.5 metres tall…
AI is less regulated than milk, says Microsoft president
Brad Smith calls for global rules on AI, and says the UK is in the "best position" to lead the charge.
Iran war threatens Healey's Budget plans, think tank warns
The impact of the Iran war poses significant risks for the government’s spending plans, the Institute for Fiscal Studies says.
Sacha Baron Cohen to star in Quentin Tarantino's West End play
The Borat star said he was "beyond delighted" to be working on the show, The Popinjay Cavalier, with the Pulp Fiction director.
Could you spot cancer symptoms in children?
Although rare, cancer is the leading cause of death from disease among children under 15 in the UK.
Ex-hurricane to bring warm weather to the UK this week
Close to record-breaking warm nights are possible this week as warmer air heads for the UK.
UK to strengthen cyber defences as minister calls for AI firms to increase safety efforts
Kanishka Narayan to say Britain cannot rely entirely on tech companies amid rising global concern over AI dangersCompanies building the most advanced AI systems must increase safety efforts, the UK’s AI minister will say, as he announces a strengthening of Britain’s cyber defences.Kanishka Narayan will call on companies developing frontier AI to do more to make sure it is safe. He will say Britai…
Failure to fit tags left 5,000 offenders unmonitored in England and Wales, report finds
In first half of this year 1,600 tags also had no signal for over two weeks, highlighting scale of probation crisisMore than 5,000 offenders went unmonitored in the first half of the year because probation staff failed to install electronic tags, while 1,600 tags had no signal for more than two weeks due to faults, a report has found.The Institute for Government (IfG) has revealed the full scale…
How to pay for social care
Automatic enrolment worked for pensions — a similar scheme could pool the risk of heavy costs from illness and infirmity in later life
Healey’s Budget will be ‘fiction’ without plan for £35bn hole in spending, IFS warns
Influential think-tank says a ‘do nothing’ fiscal event on October 28 is not an option
Burnham to step up UK business outreach amid fears of Budget tax rises
Prime minister and chancellor to meet chief executives and lobby groups after complaints about lack of detail on plans for economy
City of London hits out at Burnham’s plan to scrap non-compete clauses
Prime minister’s pledge is backed by tech groups but hedge funds and banks say it will damage competitiveness
'Big star' - How Doku delivered for Man City in win against Liverpool
Speaking on Match of the Day, Wayne Rooney and Toby Alderweireld analyse how Jeremy Doku changed the game in Manchester City's favour, after coming on as a substitute in his side's 3-0 win against Liverpool at Anfield.
'It's a bit naive and stupid' - Rooney on Gravenberch sending off
Speaking on Match of the Day, Wayne Rooney and Toby Alderweireld discuss whether Ryan Gravenberch should have been sent off, after he received two yellow cards in Liverpool 3-0 defeat to Manchester City in the Premier League.
Trump's 'energy ceasefire' claim welcomed by Zelensky but Russia silent
Zelensky says Kyiv would support such a truce. Moscow has yet to comment.
Aston Villa planning Endrick move - Monday's gossip
Aston Villa are looking at signing Real Madrid striker Endrick, Liverpool are weighing up a move for Barcelona's Marc Bernal, Everton are leading the chase for Rennes striker Esteban Lepaul, plus more.
South African Simons to join England Test set-up
England are set to add the first name to Stephen Fleming’s backroom team, with Eric Simons joining as Test bowling coach.
Reform would suspend asylum system for parliamentary term if in government
All asylum applications would be rejected and existing ones voided, with all claimants marked for deportation.
Trump faces Republican opposition to his diesel deal with Russia’s Putin
Lawmakers from both parties say the agreement would finance Putin’s war machine in Ukraine and violate US law
Gavin and Stacey's Melanie Walters voted off Strictly
Walters, best known for playing Gwen West in the BBC comedy, was partnered with professional Aljaz Skorjanec.
NFL roundup: Daniels’ overtime blunder costs Commanders as Giants salvage wild 27-27 tie
Daniels’ late scramble leaves Washington unable to kickGiants rally from 14 down but settle for 27-27 drawMaye throws four TDs as Patriots rout Raiders 45-17Jaguars stun Eagles in London with one second leftJayden Daniels took off on an ill-advised scramble in the closing seconds of overtime with the Commanders in field-goal range, and Washington were unable to stop the clock before time expired,…
Time review – David Tennant’s furious drama is as important as Adolescence
The third series of Jimmy McGovern’s terrifying and acutely moving prison drama is set in a young offender institute – and the reality it depicts needs national attentionJimmy McGovern has said that this new, third instalment of his prison anthology drama Time will be the last. For the sake of audiences’ emotional equilibrium, you have to hope so. For the sake of scripted drama, for the sake of a…
The Party review – this pacey, perfectly cast thriller is enormous fun
Sarah Soleman’s adaptation of Elizabeth Day’s bestseller is hugely moreish – it leaves you absolutely desperate to find out more about the mystery at its heartImagine going to a huge party in a country pile stuffed with posh Tory MPs. Now imagine being massively pregnant and unable to drink. Now imagine that the party is “Victorian freak show” themed, because the hostess thought that would be eve…
Putin has already broken Trump's 'energy ceasefire' with attack on power plant, says Zelenskyy
Volodymyr Zelenskyy has accused Russia of striking a Ukrainian power plant and energy facilities after Donald Trump claimed an "energy ceasefire" was in place.
Clayton beats Humphries to claim Swiss title
Jonny Clayton claims his first ranking title of the year by beating Luke Humphries in the Swiss Darts Trophy final.
Watch: What's behind Trump's energy ceasefire claim?
The US president made the announcement in a social media post, which was an apparent surprise to Ukraine and Russia is yet to comment.
Teen 'detached from reality' to cope with return of aggressive cancer
Ethan found out his cancer had returned two weeks after successful treatment.
'Prepare for the unthinkable' warning over autumn flooding
Those living in flood-hit areas say they are worried, and have started preparing.
Canelo Álvarez ‘fears nothing’ and will fight in Riyadh despite deadly attacks, Al-Sheikh says
Álvarez vows to fight in Riyadh despite deadly strikesAirport attacks leave at least 12 dead, hundreds hurtMexican seeks redemption after Crawford defeatCanelo Álvarez intends to go ahead with his world title fight in Saudi Arabia later this month despite a series of deadly attacks on airports and other infrastructure in the kingdom, according to Turki al-Sheikh, the Saudi official who has become…
History made as Zheng becomes first Chinese woman to win China Open
Zheng Qinwen makes history in Beijing as she beats Mirra Andreeva in straight sets to win the China Open, becoming the first Chinese woman to win the tournament.
Man City's statement win has feeling of irrelevance with season in limbo
Manchester City record what they will view as a statement win at Liverpool - but is it a statement that carries any weight during a Premier League season in limbo, asks Phil McNulty?
Impervious City shrug off chaos and controversy to silence Anfield | Andy Hunter
What had been billed as a day of reckoning for the Premier League champions turned into a Sunday afternoon strollAnfield welcomed Manchester City to their new reality, a sullied place where every touch is accompanied by cries of “cheat”, any favourable decision is considered proof of further conspiracy and every victory hollow. But Welcome to Hell this was not. The only body of irrefutable eviden…
Legoland Windsor evacuated over burst water main
Some customers were forced to leave the theme park halfway through their visit on Sunday.
EU ‘safeguards’ hybrid car sector from Chinese imports under new deal
Auto sector welcomes ‘understanding’ reached with Beijing but other industries warn China’s huge trade surplus will persist without further action
Andy Burnham to publish all details of his dealings with Manchester City
Move comes after criticism of remarks in support of football club’s owners following financial regulations breach rulingAndy Burnham has said he will publish all details of his dealings with Manchester City in his previous mayoral role after his intervention in support of the football club’s owners raised eyebrows.Kemi Badenoch, the Conservative party leader, had urged the prime minister to publi…
‘We make our own noise’: Maresca hails Manchester City after Liverpool triumph
‘You cannot imagine how happy I am … I’m here to win’City win 3-0 at Anfield in first game since guilty verdictEnzo Maresca praised Manchester City for “making their own noise” at Liverpool as they brushed aside the controversy and threats surrounding the club with a comprehensive 3-0 win at Anfield.City, in their first outing since the club were found guilty on 114 charges relating to Premier Le…
Winless and an 'easy touch' - what's happened to the Anfield fear factor?
Liverpool's struggles at Anfield continue as Iraola still awaits his first Premier League win at Anfield.
Ministers have role to play in WRU regions shake-up, Reform MS says
The Welsh Rugby Union wants to cut the number of teams from four to three.
Do things change for 'Mr Consistent' Antonelli as he nears title?
The Chequered Flag's Harry Benjamin, Alice Powell and Alisha Palmowski discuss whether anything changes for Kimi Antonelli as the championship leader closes in on the title.
Premier League returns in shadow of Manchester City’s judgment day | Jonathan Wilson
Football felt secondary on the first weekend of action since club were found guilty of breaking financial rulesThe Cimbri are heading menacingly south, but in Rome life goes on. The asteroid is definitely coming this way, but people go to work, eat, drink, plan as usual. The White Walkers are approaching the Wall, but the squabbles between the great houses go on. Everyone in the Premier League kn…
Orangutans released back into Borneo forest after devastating fires
Rescuers moved the apes after their habitats were threatened by intense wildfires over the summer.
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Doku delights as Manchester City ease past 10-man Liverpool
In their first match since being found guilty of breaching Premier League financial rules, Manchester City enjoyed a comfortable 3-0 win against Liverpool at Anfield to extend their perfect start to six matches, as they moved three points clear at the top of the Premier League.
Hull continue good start with entertaining Everton draw
Mohamed Belloumi scores a second-half leveller as Hull City and Everton continue their good starts to the season with an entertaining draw at MKM Stadium.
Glasner suffers loss on Selhurst return as Palace beat Forest
Oliver Glasner endures a frustrating return to Crystal Palace with his Nottingham Forest side lets slip an early lead to lose to the Eagles.
Man dies in car and motorcycle crash
Police were called to the crash on the A28 at Rolvenden in Kent on Saturday morning.
Devils beat Belfast Giants for fourth successive win
Cardiff Devils strengthen their grip on top spot in the Elite League with a 5-2 victory over Belfast Giants.
Northern Lights dazzle Greater Manchester skies
The pink and green hues were spotted across the north-west of England and elsewhere in the UK.
'I didn't like the refereeing' - Iraola unhappy with Gravenberch red
Andoni Iraola says he didn't agree with midfielder Ryan Gravenberch's red card in Liverpool's defeat to Manchester City at Anfield.
'We deal with the noise' - Maresca 'proud' after Man City win
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca says his squad 'dealt with the noise' after they beat Liverpool 3-0 at Anfield in their first match since being found guilty of breaching Premier League financial rules.
Trump and Rubio weigh firing Kimberly Guilfoyle after reports of improper conduct
Senior official says president and US secretary of state are ‘extremely pissed off’ by conduct of US envoy to GreeceDonald Trump and Marco Rubio, the secretary of state, are considering firing US ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle after a series of reports alleging she has engaged in improper and possibly illegal conduct before and during her tenure in Athens.A senior US official said Sunday…
Hamilton apologises to Ferrari as Antonelli moves to brink of title
Lewis Hamilton's incorrect strategy call during the Singapore Grand Prix means Kimi Antonelli can win the world title at the next race in Austin.
Jaguars beat Eagles with last-second kick in London
Cam Little kicks a 57-yard field goal in the final second to seal a 19-17 victory for the Jacksonville Jaguars against the Philadelphia Eagles in an exhilarating NFL London game at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Dolly Parton's niece wants to learn Welsh after singing with Bronwen Lewis
Dolly Parton's niece, Jada Star, from Tennessee who began learning Welsh during a visit to Wales.
Review: 4-hour Musk documentary feels like two different films
Alex Gibney's provocative film is compelling but overlong, and there's not much new here for Ars readers.
'They've thrown away a double podium' - what went wrong for Hamilton?
After a difficult day for Lewis Hamilton the Chequered Flag's Harry Benjamin, Alice Powell and Alisha Palmowski look at what went wrong with his and Ferrari's strategy at the Singapore Grand Prix.
VW chief calls for France and Germany to co-operate on China car fightback
‘When it matters, we have found solutions together’, Oliver Blume says ahead of Paris Motor Show
Exeter finally find first win despite Christian Wade’s hat-trick for Newcastle
Prem Rugby: Exeter 34-28 NewcastleWade becomes second player to score 100 top-tier triesAmid the current gushing torrent of Prem tries here was a reminder that winning still trumps all else. Exeter finally have their first, relieving, victory of the campaign but there were times when it seemed Newcastle might conceivably secure a first away league success in almost four years. In the event the Re…
Burnham to release details of Man City meetings
Andy Burnham has faced criticism for comments he made in the wake of Manchester City being found guilty of all charges related to breaches of the Premier League's financial rules.
PM says it is 'clear' Russia interfered with Brexit vote
He says voters were not "sufficiently" informed about how foreign actors sought to disrupt UK democracy.
'Don't stop swinging' - Clonduff end 26-year wait for Down title
Clonduff end a 26-year wait for the Down SFC title with a 1-14 to 1-10 victory over Burren at Pairc Esler.
Cherki cracker caps Manchester City win at Liverpool in face of Anfield taunts
It is a soundtrack that Manchester City have heard before but never for such sustained bursts during a match. It came from the Liverpool support, first ringing out around Anfield before kick-off and coming at regular intervals thereafter.It was always going to be like this as City feel their way into a new reality, one conditioned by the guilty verdicts handed to them by an independent commission…
Kimi Antonelli admits he can taste F1 glory after Verstappen wins Singapore GP
Italian can win the title in Texas in late OctoberVerstappen led race at Marina Bay from start to finishKimi Antonelli said he can finally dare to dream about winning his first Formula One world championship after he finished in third place at the Singapore Grand Prix and put himself in a position where he could secure the title at the next round in Austin.Max Verstappen won with a dominant drive…
Cherki sparkles but who must do more? - player ratings for Liverpool v Man City
How Liverpool and Man City's players rated following their Premier League match.
Poland detains man suspected of planning assassination of PM Tusk
Police received credible information about possible attacks against Donald Tusk and his defence minister.
Verstappen perfect and Antonelli hugely mature - driver ratings
BBC Radio 5 Live F1 commentator Harry Benjamin rates how the drivers performed during the Singapore Grand Prix.
Trump announces partial ceasefire in Ukraine war as Zelenskyy says deal is ‘news to me’
Ukrainian president earlier rejected US call for Kyiv to stop bombing oil refineries, saying Moscow must first end attacks on energy infrastructureUS politics – live updatesDonald Trump has announced an energy ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia, apparently without consulting Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who said the deal to stop long-range attacks was “news to me”.In a social media post, the US preside…
US threatens to block arms for Ukraine over attacks on Russian refineries
Officials lobby European capitals and Kyiv following Trump’s diesel deal with Putin
Can Russia meet Trump’s diesel demands?
Ukrainian strikes have triggered the worst petrol shortages since the collapse of the Soviet Union but diesel is not in short supply
Forrest earns major invites with Spanish Open win
Scotland's Grant Forrest holds off a charge from home favourite Eugenio Chacarra to win the Spanish Open and book a spot at The Open and the Masters next year.
Puerto Rican boxing legend Gomez dies aged 69
Three-weight world champion Wilfredo 'Bazooka' Gomez dies aged 69.
Residents still waiting to return home after fire
Residents remain in temporary accommodation while safety checks and repair work continue.
Citroen revives the 2CV for an electric age
The French firm is reinventing the classic model as carmakers come under pressure from Chinese rivals.
Barlinnie water supply issues resolved after three days of disruption
Some prisoners have been unable to shower or flush toilets during the disruption which began on Thursday night.
Jota comeback helps Celtic lift gloom in strong response
Jota's comeback from long-term injury and Celtic's convincing victory over Motherwell provide positivity following the club's recent acrimony.
Volkswagen boss backs EU plan to bolster domestic European industry
Oliver Blume says ‘Made in Europe’ rules to counter rapid rise of lower-price Chinese brands ‘must reward real value creation’The boss of Volkswagen has backed EU proposals to boost its domestic industry, arguing European carmakers need to be able to “compete under comparable conditions” with Chinese rivals.Oliver Blume said “Made in Europe” rules from the EU “must reward real value creation in E…
Tension, ‘cheat’ banners and inflatable bananas: Manchester City’s welcome to Anfield
An incendiary atmosphere greeted the former Premier League champions for their first game since being found guilty of breaking financial fair play rulesFans lined the streets of Anfield in preparation for the arrival of the Manchester City team bus, with pyrotechnics and pure vitriol adding to the tense pre-match atmosphere. Every vantage point was taken, with spectators standing on walls to get…
Riyadh airport hit again after deadly Houthi missile attack, Saudi authorities say
Unidentified projectile strikes King Khalid airport as escalating attacks threaten to draw more countries into Yemen conflictMiddle East crisis live – latest updatesAnalysis: attack will force rethink of Trump strategyA projectile hit a passenger terminal at the airport in Riyadh on Sunday, the day after a deadly missile attack on the facility carried out by Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebel group…
Bears v Packers, Raiders v Patriots, Vikings v Saints: NFL week five – live
Mike Ditka: legendary Bears head coach’s life in pictures Players ejected after brawl in London | And mail GrahamEagles 14-10 Jaguars 5:27, 4th quarterThe Eagles go 3 and out and have to punt from their end zone. The Jags take over right on midfield. Continue reading...
Saudi capital airport hit by second strike in two days
Yemen's Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for attacks on the airport over the weekend, which have killed at least 13.
The Guardian view on mental health: overdiagnosis is not the problem facing young people | Editorial
Parity of esteem with physical healthcare remains a distant prospect. Ministers must do more to tackle rising distressPerhaps the single most important finding of the independent review into mental health, ADHD and autism in England, published last Friday, is that mental distress across the population, and particularly young people, has substantially worsened. Its chair, Prof Peter Fonagy, told t…
The Guardian view on the US, Russia and the international criminal court: Trump’s assault on the rule of law intensifies | Editorial
A fuel deal with Vladimir Putin, and sanctions against the legal institution, ram home the president’s belief that might is rightOn Friday, Donald Trump drove home his belief that might is right and the rule of law is an obstacle rather than an essential foundation stone of international order. First came the escalated assault on the international criminal court (ICC), sanctioning the body itself…
At least 13 miners killed in airstrike
At least 13 miners have been killed in an airstrike on the border between Sudan and Egypt, a medical group has said.
'At least 72' miners killed in airstrike
Dozens of miners have been killed in an airstrike in the border region between Sudan and Egypt, according to a human rights group.
Ian Berry obituary
Photojournalist whose arresting images captured human disaster from Vietnam to Aberfan, and most notably in apartheid South AfricaOn 21 March 1960, a crowd gathered outside a police station in a Transvaal township, part of a nationwide protest against apartheid pass laws used to control where black South Africans could live, work and travel. A young British photojournalist pushed his way to the f…
European football: Lazio join Inter at top of Serie A as Roma held at Como
Gattuso’s side ease to 3-1 win against 10-man MonzaRoma frustrated after goalless draw away at ComoLazio moved level on points with Inter at the top of Serie A with a 3-1 win over Monza on Sunday as 10-man Roma played out the first goalless draw of the Italian season at Como.Under Gennaro Gattuso, who has bounced back after his failure at the helm of the Italian national side who missed out on th…
Hughes focused on Albania before World Cup dream
Wales forward Elise Hughes admits reaching the World Cup would fulfil a lifelong ambition.
Oil chiefs pull out of Riyadh energy congress after airport missile strike
BP and others skip World Petroleum Council meeting after 12 killed in attack blamed on Houthis
Wade scores 100th Prem try as Newcastle lose to Exeter
Christian Wade becomes just the second player to score 100 Prem Rugby tries after getting a hat-trick in Newcastle Red Bulls' 34-28 loss at Exeter.
Late Sale penalty try continues Harlequins woes
Harlequins' poor start to the Prem season continues with a third successive loss of the campaign against Sale at CorpAcq Stadium
Do we really ‘hold tension’ in our hips?
The idea is popular in wellness circles, but experts say there’s no evidence that trauma uniquely affects the hips. Here’s what causes hip tightness and what can helpIn yoga classes, on TikTok and throughout other wellness spaces, you’ve probably heard the saying: your hips hold tension. These joints have a reputation of being emotional storage units of sorts – but is it true that they are affect…
Sensational Smith, relentless quicks - Australia veterans serve reminder
The fearsome pace quartet and Steve Smith's brilliance serves as a reminder of Australia's quality as the tourists take charge against South Africa.
How to tackle serious safeguarding gaps in nurseries | Letter
Tulip Siddiq and a parent urge the government to take a number of steps to keep children safe, in response to an editorialYour editorial on early years provision (The Guardian view on nurseries: some things are going right for under-fives, 4 October) ends by referring to the horrifying case of Vincent Chan, who worked at Bright Horizons nursery in north-west London. We write as the MP representin…
A two-tier food system for people living in poverty | Letter
Jane Middleton says the question we should be asking is not how can we use up surplus food, but how we can ensure that no one has to rely on charity to eatCharlotte Hill (While British children go hungry, we waste 1.1bn meals a year. Bring on the redistribution revolution, 6 October) conflates two separate problems. One is food waste; the other is domestic food insecurity. If, as she suggests, we…
Feelgood factor of human interaction | Brief letters
Happy hormones | Fuel costs | Drive-in parking | Guys and girls | Young or old? | Singapore pollutionRe your report (‘Pull the plug’: protesters resort to direct action against AI firms, 6 October), the US neuroscientist Ben Rein has shown that there is a fundamental difference in our cognitive response according to the type of interaction we have. In-person meetings and conversations show a dram…
Why plan for judge-only trials in fraud cases is wrong | Letters
Nic Madge and David Lindsay respond to the government’s proposals to reform the criminal justice systemThe government is right to abandon David Lammy’s main proposal to replace some jury trials with judges sitting alone (Ministers drop plans to cut jury trials in England and Wales after outcry, 4 October). There are other ways to reduce the appalling backlog of criminal cases and to protect victi…
Man arrested over £400k illicit cigarette haul
More than 20,000 packets each containing 20 suspected counterfeit cigarettes were found in two vans.
Andy Burnham says it is clear Russia interfered in Brexit referendum
PM says he asked question upon entering No 10 but does not reveal who gave him ‘clear answer’ that Russia meddledAndy Burnham has said it is clear Russia interfered in the Brexit referendum, after seeking answers on the Kremlin’s involvement in the 2016 vote when he entered Downing Street.Burnham said he had asked whether Moscow had attempted to influence the referendum and received a confirmatio…
Jaguars and Eagles have two players ejected after opening-kickoff brawl in London
Jaguars’ opening kickoff return TD called backTwo players ejected after midfield confrontationChaotic scenes force opening kickoff to be replayedA 90-yard kickoff return for a touchdown nullified and two players ejected.It was quite a start to the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Continue reading...
Record-breaking quartet put Australia in full control against South Africa
Australia 390 & 33-0; South Africa 284Starc, Hazlewood, Cummins and Lyon share nine wicketsAs a fractured news environment demonstrates, observations can be made from just about any perspective. One view of Australia’s Test team could focus on age, with the principal bowlers all having more than 33 years to their names. Another could focus on them all having more than 300 wickets.The first Test i…
Pino finishes off Nottingham Forest on Glasner’s unhappy Crystal Palace return
It’s fair to say Oliver Glasner has had more enjoyable afternoons. The Nottingham Forest head coach arrived in south London dressed like a bouncer from All Bar One in a black bomber jacket as if he was anticipating trouble but was given a rapturous reception by the home fans who used to worship him.The generosity towards their former manager seemed to have extended to Crystal Palace’s players as…
Poland stabbings driven by online glorification of violence, Tusk says
The PM was speaking after violent attacks at Polish schools this week left one dead and others injured.
Mohamed Belloumi grabs point for Hull in seesaw draw with Everton
Hull retained their unbeaten home record since returning to the Premier League with an entertaining 2-2 draw against Everton at the MKM Stadium.The Tigers have returned to the top flight with an unexpected bang, tasting defeat for the first time in their final fixture before the international break at the hands of Newcastle. Continue reading...
Democrats need a foreign policy
Trump’s approach to the world has left Republicans floundering as the midterms approach. Liberals should plan their own strategy now
Donald Trump claims Ukraine and Russia have agreed to ‘energy ceasefire’ – live updates
US president provides no details of alleged agreement in social media announcement that came just after Ukraine’s president spoke to US mediaUkrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskiy has said the “energy ceasefire” was news to him.He told the news outlet Axios that he was not aware of an “energy ceasefire” between Ukraine and Russia announced by Donald Trump, but added that if Moscow agree…
Zack Polanski signals Green party overhaul after row over Zionism vote
Rapid growth means structures need to change and give leaders greater control, Polanski says in Guardian articleZack Polanski: How we’re transforming British politicsZack Polanski has signalled a potential overhaul of the Green party’s cherished grassroots democracy, calling for leaders to have greater control over strategic direction after a divisive vote equating Zionism with racism.The Green p…
What’s my first decision as CEO? I’m giving myself the day off | Polly Hudson
A life coach has helpfully pointed out that we’re all chief executives of our own existence. So let’s start enjoying the perksTo-do lists are done, apparently: the latest tactic to motivate and galvanise yourself is a “CEO hour”. The rationale for this method, courtesy of career and life coach Eva Katzler, is that you are the chief executive officer of your own existence, so you should routinely…
Yes, it’s been a tough week for the Greens: but don’t lose sight of how we’re transforming British politics | Zack Polanski
We must now have unity and a discussion about party democracy. And let me be clear: as leader, I will never tolerate antisemitismWhen I stood for leader of the Greens in 2025, our party was at a crossroads. The transformative leadership of Carla Denyer and Adrian Ramsay had taken us to an electoral success we’d never seen before. I knew we had even greater potential – and that the country was cry…
ICE agent strikes man with vehicle during pursuit in Texas, officials say
Parra-Hernandez suffered a broken leg and taken to a hospital after being hit by car during an ICE operationAn Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent driving a vehicle struck a man on Saturday while trying to pursue him and someone else in the Houston area, according to authorities.The federal agency had been trying to pull over and arrest Jose Mendoza-Cervantes in north-west Harris coun…
Prime Video unveils Blade Runner 2099 full trailer at NYCC
Also: new trailer for Godzilla Minus Zero, the sequel to Takashi Yamazaki’s kaiju epic, Godzilla Minus One
Russia ‘interfered’ in 2016 Brexit vote, says Burnham
UK prime minister calls for European voters to be better informed about efforts to disrupt democratic process
Owners fear 'healthy' dog died due to orange substance exposure on contaminated land
Donna and Pete O'Brien say Misty's health declined after a walk.
Taylor Knibb wins Ironman world title after leader collapses in dramatic Kona finish
Knibb overtakes Norwegian rival in final kilometerDefending champion Løvseth collapses while leadingFrance’s Vincent Luis wins men’s title on Kona debutAmerican triathlete Taylor Knibb has won her first Hawaiian Ironman world title after one of the most dramatic finishes in race history.With a mile left, Norwegian defending champion Solveig Løvseth led Knibb by more than a minute and looked rock-…
Karaoke-singing Zheng makes history with China Open win
Zheng Qinwen becomes the first Chinese champion of the China Open after overcoming Mirra Andreeva in straight sets.
Resurgent Verstappen holds off Leclerc to seal dominant F1 Singapore GP win
Red Bull driver claims second victory in a rowKimi Antonelli third and extends championship leadMax Verstappen won the Singapore Grand Prix with a commanding run from pole to flag to take his first victory at the Marina Bay circuit on the occasion of his 250th race.He comfortably beat the Ferrari of Charles Leclerc into second place with championship leader Kimi Antonelli third. Defending world c…
Finally, a helpful intervention in the ‘overdiagnosis’ wars. But where’s the money to answer this tragedy? | John Harris
There is much to agree with in the Fonagy review into mental health support. Without serious public funding, however, its approach won’t workBack in late 2025, when Keir Starmer’s grip on the Labour party was loosening and Reform UK was still in its pomp, the then health secretary, Wes Streeting, commissioned what the government called its “Independent review into prevalence and support for menta…
Verstappen dominates for first grand prix win in Singapore
Red Bull's Max Verstappen takes his second dominant victory within a week as he secures his first win in the Singapore Grand Prix.
Davies urged to reverse retirement for World Cup
Ex-Wales hooker Scott Baldwin is convinced the 36-year-old's World Cup know-how can still help Wales in Australia.
The most successful people I meet are often the ones struggling most | Darren Lee
Sometimes the behaviours that helped us survive become so embedded that they mask our past traumas and adversityThe modern mind is a column where experts discuss mental health issues they are seeing in their workSome of the most successful people I meet as a psychiatrist are also some of the most dissatisfied with life. They don’t necessarily look unwell. They are executives, entrepreneurs, docto…
‘That’s when I begin to scream’: Mick Fanning on punching a great white shark
The Australian surfing champion was famously monstered by a great white shark while competing against fellow Aussie Julian Wilson in the 2015 world tour event final at Jeffreys Bay in South Africa. The attack was broadcast live on TV. Here, in an extract from his memoir, All Heart, he relives the encounterI’m locked in on my take-off spot in the J-Bay lineup, scanning the horizon, biding my time.…
Wildlife park confirms tiger will not be euthanised after man mauled to death
Ed Miliband offers ‘deepest condolences’ to family of the visitor who entered animal enclosure on SaturdayA wildlife park in Yorkshire has confirmed the tiger that mauled to death a man who entered its enclosure will not be euthanised.A man, who has not yet been named, was seen entering a tiger enclosure at the Yorkshire Wildlife Park, located near Doncaster, before police were called at 1.35pm o…
Pakistan's president declares state of emergency in province run by Imran Khan's party
The president of Pakistan has declared a state of emergency in the country's northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.
Liverpool v Manchester City: Premier League – live
⚽ Premier League updates from the 4.30pm BST kick-off⚽ Live scores | Table | Top scorers | And you can mail usA four-match international break has presented a stress test. “The intensity of the squad, the athleticism of it, really, I think it’s designed for the elite,” said the Wales head coach, Craig Bellamy, on the completion of four matches in 11 days. Elite club coaches would disagree. The Na…
Flu cases higher than usual in England during September, experts say
UK Health Security Agency notes above-average activity and urges at-risk groups to get vaccinatedFlu is striking earlier than usual in England, experts have said, insisting that vaccination is the best way to blunt its impact.According to the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), flu is at low levels, but various metrics, such as the proportion of positive tests and GP consultations for influenza-li…
Ten-man Southampton hold on to beat rivals Portsmouth in feisty derby
Relief will surely be the overriding emotion for Tonda Eckert when he reflects on his last few days as Southampton’s head coach. After avoiding an immediate ban after Wednesday’s ruling on his part in the Spygate scandal that rocked the Championship last season, he oversaw victory in his first south coast derby in the St Mary’s dugout as his 10 men held firm in the face of Portsmouth’s second-hal…
Houthis show military reach with deadly missile strikes on Riyadh
Yemen’s Iran-backed militants demonstrate that they are not just ‘guys in flip-flops’
‘I want to do everything I can to head off dementia’: why demand for the shingles vaccine is soaring
Could a drug intended to prevent painful rashes also protect our brains as we get older? The signs are promising – but not conclusive. Yet that’s enough to be driving a boom in shingles jabsWhen Jenny, a 50-year-old marketing and branding professional from Cambridge, went for her shingles vaccine last year, an entirely different disease was on her mind. Having witnessed three of her four grandpar…
Readers reply: Why are national anthems almost always orchestral?
The long-running series in which readers answer other readers’ questions on subjects ranging from trivial flights of fancy to profound scientific and philosophical conceptsThis week’s question: Why is a child saying ‘Na-na, na-na-na!’ so annoying?Why are national anthems almost always orchestral? When – and by whom – was it decided that brass and strings best represent a country’s identity? Where…
‘It’s not just about circling things on a map’: how our journalists use and corroborate satellite imagery
From the destruction of Gaza to climate breakdown, satellite imagery has become an indispensable reporting tool. But as a recent Guardian investigation illustrates, a lot of work goes into ensuring its veracity and keeping the focus on the people affected on the groundHow to bear witness when you can’t physically go there? Journalists have always grappled with this. Whether it’s because of armed…
I’ve seen what Amazon thinks about me – and it revealed a depressing truth | Emma Beddington
From ‘has flat buttocks’ to ‘likes brunettes with muscles’, the retailer’s About You pages offer some remarkable insights into customers’ lives and tastes. Naturally, I rushed to check out mine …There’s been a disturbing development in the surveillance capitalism space for me and other Amazon users: we can now find out exactly what the site thinks about us. The tax-agnostic shopping behemoth laun…
Gareth Malone looks back: ‘After the Christmas No 1, I was meeting Simon Cowell, having tea with Gary Barlow and dinner with Andrew Lloyd Webber’
The choir leader and presenter on not fitting in at his all-boys grammar, how synthesisers changed everything, and his ‘dithering’ start on TVBorn in London in 1975, Gareth Malone is a choirmaster and broadcaster. He began his career running youth and community choirs for the London Symphony Orchestra and first appeared on TV in 2006’s The Choir. He has since created choirs with Leicester schoolb…
Ukraine strikes Russian data centre again despite Trump warning
It is the third time this week that Ukraine has targeted Russian tech giant Yandex, forcing the company to suspend its operations.
Ukraine’s allies vow to pressure Moscow after Trump-Putin diesel deal
US president’s suggestion that Zelenskyy should be replaced shocked Kyiv and European nations
Police in Poland ‘learn of possible plot to attack prime minister Donald Tusk’
Government spokesperson says defence minister also mentioned in ‘exceptionally concerning’ threatPoland’s police said on Sunday that they had received information about a possible plot to attack the country’s prime minister, Donald Tusk, and the defence minister, Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz.Poland has been on high alert after a series of school stabbings this week and fears of a possible Russian hy…
Jonathan Ross's daughter Honey is learning Welsh and practising on her dog
YouTuber Gav Murphy said Honey Ross has been learning his native language via the Duolingo app.
Richard E Grant admits Traitors mistakes: ‘I never thought they would take me seriously’
Actor says he should have made a joke of his admission, he felt institutionalised there and he is not watching the seriesRichard E Grant has said his early exit from The Celebrity Traitors was due to his failure to realise his fellow contestants would take him seriously.The Withnail and I actor was voted off as a traitor after brazenly admitting his status to other contestants. Continue reading...
Man held after woman hurt in three-car M62 crash
The crash happened on the M62 westbound between junctions 20 and 21 near Rochdale, police say.
Children among 109 dead after boat capsizes off Djibouti, UN says
The boat was travelling from Djibouti to Yemen with 350 people on board, when it capsized near the port town of Obock on Thursday night.
People smugglers are still profiting from small boats. Can the UK fix the crisis?
As ‘one in, one out’ scheme ends, refugees still want to cross the Channel despite French police aggression and hostile welcomesThe smuggler works quickly. Using a small shovel, he digs up a dinghy buried in a sand dune on a beach not far from Boulogne-sur-Mer, assembles it and affixes a motor in record time.“I never saw anyone work like this,” says Amad, from Iraq, one of a group of about 30 asy…
There’s more to our music than Oasis, says Manchester mayor
Bev Craig pledges £2m in funding to nurture local artists by improving access to rehearsal and production spaceThe Manchester mayor, Bev Craig, has said the city’s music scene is about more than just Oasis, as she announced funding to nurture a diverse range of local artists, be they “guitar bands or not”.Craig pledged the £2m investment funding in Greater Manchester, as the city region hosted a…
Why a Chilean salt flat is a microcosm of the extractive frontiers of green capitalism
In the Atacama desert, the extraction of lithium – so crucial to addressing the climate crisis – comes with escalating social and environmental costsA high-altitude desert plateau traverses Argentina, Bolivia and Chile. I am on the Chilean side, sitting in a Jeep along with two other researchers. The afternoon air is thin and brisk but the sun is piercing – a combination I am familiar with from y…
Rapid showers and no flushing toilets: drought pushes Lundy island to the brink
A dry summer has left the Bristol Channel island critically short of water, forcing visitor caps and talk of evacuating its 28 residentsTom Carr was peering up at the clouds scudding around the island of Lundy, 10 miles off the coast of north Devon. “That one’s definitely got rain in it,” he said. “The mainland will be wet at the moment. And look over at Wales – it’s getting a real soaking just n…
How to make pumpkin soup – recipe | Felicity Cloake's Masterclass
A smooth and satisfying soup in nine easy steps Pumpkin soup, so delicious in theory – sweet, velvety, lightly autumnal – is so often disappointing in reality. Thin in flavour and consistency, thanks to squash’s high water content, it’s likely to make even the most conscientious cook regret not chucking those Halloween offcuts on the compost heap when they had the chance. This, I hope it goes wit…
Pope Leo to have surgery to remove nodule on his lung
Pontiff says it was detected at an early stage and procedure will take place in the first days of this weekPope Leo XIV has said he will undergo surgery in the coming days to remove a nodular lesion on his lung that was recently discovered during medical checks.The 71-year-old said the nodule was found at an early stage and was “circumscribed” or well localised. The Vatican later said Leo would u…
Firefighters tackle fire at bike factory
Champion mountain bikers Gee and Rachel Atherton left "heartbroken" and "devastated" by factory fire.
Southampton v Portsmouth, Crystal Palace v Nottingham Forest, Hull v Everton: football – live
⚽ Get match updates from the Premier League and beyond ⚽ Live scores | Tables | Mail John | And follow us on TikTokSouthampton 1-0 PortsmouthLeo Scienza is the creative threat for Saints, and when he’s given space down the left, Portsmouth begin to struggle. One hell of a melee occurs when Larin barges into the box and then Downes fights Pompey’s Adams for the ball. Continue reading...
Singapore Grand Prix: Formula One 2026 race updates – live
F1 updates, 1pm BST start at the Marina Bay Street Circuit Verstappen takes pole after sprint win | And mail DanielZak Brown of McLaren confirms he has had a stern one with his drivers after they go in each other’s way yesterday. “I didn’t say please,” he laughs. “It’s an order.”Our race comprises 62 laps and the relatively long track means it’ll last roundabout two hours. It’s hot, too, meaning…
At least 109 dead including children after migrant boat capsizes off Djibouti
More than 116 others still missing from vessel heading to Yemen with 305 people onboard, UN migration agency saysAt least 109 people, including 15 children, died after a boat carrying 305 migrants capsized off the coast of Djibouti, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) has said, calling it the deadliest shipwreck off the country.More than 116 others remain missing after the incident…
Riyadh airport attack another dangerous moment in already tense conflict
The Houthis have stepped up their attacks on Saudi Arabian soil, and while the physical damage can be quickly repaired, its reputation for stability is taking a battering.
Emergency doctor 'completely terrified' of looming winter pressures on NHS
Dr Fiona Hunter says A&E departments are providing "unsafe" levels of care, with some patients spending 72 hours on trolleys in hospital corridors.
Silverware trumps Europe for Derry City's Duffy
Derry City captain Michael Duffy says winning a trophy takes priority over qualification for Europe as he scores both goals in the Candystripes' FAI Cup semi-final win over Galway United.
Wildlife park remains closed after fatal tiger attack
A wildlife park is closed after a man entered the tiger enclosure and was fatally attacked.
Burnham faces questions over push to scrap photo ID voting requirement
Ministers reportedly seeking to halve time for Lords scrutiny of voting and donations changes amid election speculationAndy Burnham is facing questions over plans to speed up sweeping changes to Britain’s electoral system amid speculation that some of his closest advisers are pressing for an early general election.Ministers reportedly want to at least halve the time available for peers to scrutin…
Pope Leo to have surgery after lump found on lung
The 71-year-old pontiff said the nodule was identified "at a very early stage".
UK does not support Trump's Russia diesel deal, says Streeting
The defence secretary says the US and its allies need to increase pressure on Vladimir Putin to end the war with Ukraine.
‘It’s a constant race’: the volunteers protecting Kyiv’s skies from new jet-powered drones
Russia’s latest weapons have left Ukraine’s civilian air defence teams frantically trying to adapt as winter approachesSeveral hours into Kyiv’s nightly curfew, much of the capital lay dark and quiet. High above, on the roof of a grey tower block on the city’s outskirts, a small group of men in uniform stood beside two heavy machine guns, scanning the horizon. Soon, a drone appeared.Once, its unm…
I need smart glasses. How else can I monetize every second of my life? | Dave Schilling
They’re the latest technological innovation no one asked for – now with added consent issues!I went to a party recently. A fancy one, filled with expensive people and interesting clothes.You might find this surprising, as I expend hundreds of words a week in this publication bemoaning human interaction, but I love parties. I like free champagne, passed appetizers and forced, go-nowhere small talk…
‘I didn’t expect to be portrayed as a cannibal’: Rachael Stirling on eating her mother Diana Rigg’s ashes
When the actor confessed to ingesting a few flakes of her mother’s ashes on opening nights, reactions ranged from recognition to disgust. But, she says, grief makes animals of us allThere have been headlines of late that make me out to be an ash-guzzling savage nightly devouring her mother’s charred remains. “Rachael Stirling eats mother Diana Rigg’s ashes before going on stage” declared a dozen…
Dining across the divide: ‘He says net zero is a waste of money as we’ll hit 3C anyway. I think that’s nihilistic’
An English teacher and a personal trainer disagreed on emissions targets, but how did they fare on public spending and defence?• Want to meet someone from across the divide? Click here to find out howEdward, 38, BristolOccupation English teacher at a secondary school Continue reading...
‘Some aren’t going to make it’: how pressure on farmers threatens UK food security
Food producers are adding their voices to the chorus of warnings about the vulnerability of British supply chains“There are so many decent, capable, productive, efficient arable farmers out there, asking how they are supposed to finance the crop they are meant to be putting in the ground,” Jamie Burrows says.Sitting in his tractor at his arable farm in Norfolk, Burrows is listing the multiple cha…
‘The crime fiction I’m interested in is political’: Ian Rankin on his new novel about the super-rich
The bestselling writer talks about leaving Edinburgh for London in his latest mystery, and what the future holds for RebusSir Ian Rankin rarely watches television. Certainly, there’s no gleaming flatscreen in the corner of the apartment in Edinburgh where he writes, listens to music and constructs elaborate Lego models (all four Beatles, their Yellow Submarine and, once, a 6ft version of the Eiff…
‘I didn’t want to write about this’: the man who first saw chimps waging civil war
John Mitani spent years studying a huge community of chimpanzees in Uganda. But then things took a dark turn – and his findings stunned the scientific worldJohn Mitani can still remember the first time he set foot in Uganda’s Kibale national park. The old-growth east African rainforest enveloped him, its canopy stretching to heights of 40 metres. Fruit trees bowed under the weight of African star…
Europe can fight the ‘China shock’
But it requires Brussels to prioritise creative destruction over protectionism
Sharp retires after incredible 22-year career
Sheffield United legend Billy Sharp announces his retirement from football at the age of 40.
DUP MP says her party could help remove O'Neill as Northern Ireland first minister
Carla Lockhart says unionist voters are angry at Michelle O'Neill over her role in the Garvaghy Road protests.
Healey rules out cutting ‘mansion tax’ threshold to £1.5mn in UK Budget
Mooted reduction had provoked backlash by Labour MPs concerned about impact on voters in London
Russo named England player of the year
Arsenal forward Alessia Russo is named England women's player of the year after scoring five goals in 10 games.
Buildings swept away as flash floods hit central Nepal
A flash flood at the Budhi Gandaki River has swept away several buildings and bridges, two months after catastrophic floods hit the country.
Man, 86, dies in crash between car and van in Highlands
The collision on Saturday afternoon involved a white Peugeot 208 and a white Renault Master Luton van on the A9 near Tain.
Pope Leo to undergo surgery in coming days after nodule discovered on his lung
Pope Leo has announced he is to undergo surgery to remove a nodule on his lung.
Mahmud takes Test hat-trick - can you name the others in past 40 years?
Bangladesh seamer Hasan Mahmud takes a hat-trick - but can you name all the others to do so in a men's Test in the past 40 years?
Four dead as Hurricane Isaias crashes into US - as Mexico braces itself for major storm
Four people have died after Hurricane Isaias smashed into the US Gulf Coast.
Young people in Wales need support, says youth training sector
The percentage of young people aged 16 to 24 not in employment, education or training reached 17.0% at the end of 2025.
Labour has got the message – poorer nations suffer most from bond market turmoil | Heather Stewart
Just as Brown and Blair did in 2005, Andy Burnham aims to champion debt relief to help developing countriesDeveloping nations face triple shock, UN warnsFrom Washington to Paris, London to Tokyo, policymakers in every large economy have been counting the costs of bond market turmoil in recent weeks.But the brunt of the pain is being borne by heavily indebted developing countries, that have little…
Cwmwl o fwg yn symud dros Fachynlleth wedi tân ar stad ddiwydiannol
Mae tua 30 o ddiffoddwyr tân yn ceisio dod i'r afael â thân mawr ar stad ddiwydiannol ym Mhowys.
109 dead after ship sinks off coast of Djibouti, UN agency says
A ship has sunk off the coast of Djibouti, leaving 109 dead and 116 missing, a United Nations agency has reported.
This is how we do it: ‘At our age we get to wake up and say: What are we doing today? Let’s make love’
A sex podcast opened up a whole new way of communicating for Helen and Ian• How do you do it? Share the story of your sex life, anonymouslyI’ve discovered I like to be spanked – my orgasms have become much stronger Continue reading...
Man, 36, arrested six years on from double murder
Junior Ajose, 36, and Cheriff Tall, 21, were gunned down at a lockdown party six years ago.
Former Irish Olympic swimming coach and child abuser George Gibney to be sentenced
Gibney, 77, will face justice for abusing athletes in the 1970s and 80s after decades of effort to track and extradite himMore than half a century after he started sexually abusing children, and enjoyed prestige as Ireland’s Olympic swimming coach before fleeing to the United States, George Gibney is to face justice.The 77-year-old is to be sentenced at the central criminal court in Dublin on Mon…
Dyn o Fangor yn ennill £10m ar ôl syrthio 30 troedfedd o beilon
Mae dyn o Fangor wedi cael iawndal o dros £10m ar ôl cael ei barlysu wedi iddo ddisgyn 30 troedfedd tra'n gweithio ar beilon.
Middle East crisis live: Houthis warn passengers against using Saudi airport after deadly attack on Riyadh
US president Donald Trump says he is weighing whether the US will join Saudi strikes against the Iran-backed HouthisThere’s been a strong condemnation of this morning of the Houthi’s deadly strike on Saudi Arabia’s largest airport. Global leaders say attacks on civilians must stop.UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres said he was “deeply shocked” by Saturday’s strike. Continue reading...
‘She was swaying, zoning out’: UK pets poisoned in record numbers by illicit drugs
Toxicology helplines report 42% increase in calls involving animals poisoned by drugs and nicotineA record number of pets are ingesting recreational drugs and requiring veterinary care in the UK, figures shared with the Guardian reveal.Last year, the UK’s only emergency poison centre for animals received its highest ever number of calls involving animals poisoned by cannabis, cocaine, magic mushr…
Bezzecchi wins as Martin retakes championship lead
Marco Bezzecchi triumphs at the Indonesian Grand Prix, while Jorge Martin finishes third to retake the lead from Marc Marquez in the MotoGP world championship.
Surgeon faces deportation as Home Office revokes refugee status for Syrians
UK classifies Syria as safe to return to despite UN refugee body’s adviceA Syrian plastic surgeon is facing deportation from the UK after the Home Office revoked his refugee status, declaring it is now safe for him and his family to return to their home country.Despite Foreign Office guidance advising against all travel to Syria because of the “volatile” security situation, the government has cla…
Fixated on AI, the world has forgotten what is staring it in the face: nuclear annihilation | Simon Tisdall
This is no scoffing matter. The accelerating proliferation of advanced nuclear weapons is bringing ‘end times’ closer by the dayHumankind has fearfully and sometimes joyfully anticipated the end of the world ever since it began. The Bible’s Book of Revelation speaks of “end times”, a period of tribulation, war, famine, plague, floods and environmental catastrophe that may seem a less absurd prosp…
After RAF Fairford incident, how big a threat to the UK is Iran?
Although there is scepticism about Tehran’s capabilities, it has become clear it wants Britain to feel it poses a riskBritain may have been only peripherally involved in the bombing of Iran that Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu started, but in the past fortnight it has become clear that Tehran wants to pose a threat inside the UK in response.In the aftermath of the confused incident near RAF F…
‘We look like soft, made-up blokes, but we’re really tough’: Duran Duran on 80s excess, tabloid scrutiny and their Halloween glow-up
They spent their heyday on yachts, then rolled up their sleeves in the wilderness years. Ahead of a Halloween show at the O2, pop’s great survivors explain their staying powerIn 2022, Duran Duran were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. It felt like a big deal, a sweet moment of acknowledgment for the band’s five-decades-long career, the 100m records sold, the string of bulletproof hits:…
'If we don't do it, nobody else will': Inside Ukraine's wartime postal service
"If we don't do it, nobody else will."
Numbers up for Buzz Bingo as owner explores sale
The owner of one of Britain's biggest bingo chains is exploring a sale even as its boss warns that a further budget tax raid could threaten the future of the industry.
'O'Neill unaware of trialist goalkeeper Inzalaco' - gossip
Celtic manager Martin O'Neill plays down training stints for Perth RedStar goalkeeper Sonny Inzalaco and free agent midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko while the SPFL says it hopes to re-introduce away fans at Old Firm derbies.
Kipchoge, 41, breaks course record at Melbourne Marathon
Double Olympic champion Eliud Kipchoge says "his body is still peaking" after winning the Melbourne Marathon in a course record time at the age of 41.
Scotland's papers: Museum treasures missing and 'spies on campus' warning
A review of the front page stories from the daily newspapers in Scotland.
Lost monastery masonry may have been reused for hospital's drain
Archaeologists hope to uncover more fragments of the medieval site in Perth.
‘I’d wander through the park all angsty listening to Arctic Monkeys’: Arlo Parks’ honest playlist
The singer shamelessly blasts Lady Gaga in the car and is brought to tears by Portishead – but which song does she have to be careful listening to?The first song I fell in love with I remember listening to Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This) by Eurythmics when I was really young. There was something about the line at the beginning that I was completely intoxicated by.The first download I bought When…
AI and nuclear war threaten human extinction by 2100, report warns
Malicious use of AI and nuclear conflict pose the biggest threat to human extinction by the year 2100, global experts have warned.
Flash flooding destroys homes in Nepal
Flash flooding has destroyed homes along a river in the central part of Nepal, with residents being evacuated by helicopter.
Firefighters spend second night at scene of Glasgow scrapyard blaze
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said the alarm was raised at the business in the Scotstoun area of the city on Friday night.
Delhi braces for more protests as 'cockroach' group's leaders released
Police say they will keep restricting access to the city centre after 7,000 people were detained and released on Saturday.
Globe opens Shakespeare library and archive
London's only public Shakespeare library featuring more than 6,000 books, is set to open at the Globe.
Mosaic project fears closure due to pavilion plans
Hackney Council plans to create a community space for hire, which the art group is against.
South Africa v Australia: first men’s cricket Test, day three – live
Follow updates from Kingsmead Cricket GroundStart time is 9.30am local/6.30pm AEDT | Email RobThe Durban pitch is expected to turn more and more as the match progresses, so South Africa’s batters will be desperate to cash in today. If they are batting at the close, all results will be on the table.Day two report Continue reading...
Action on knife crime needed more than ever, says Damilola Taylor's brother
A new BBC documentary retells the story of Damilola Taylor's killing in Peckham, 26 years on.
India’s ‘Cockroach’ leaders released as movement calls for more protests
Abhijeet Dipke of the youth-led Cockroach Janta Party was let go by a court order as police tightened security in New Delhi
Manchester City face hostile Liverpool reception after guilty verdict – matchday live
News, discussion and buildup before today’s actionToday’s fixtures | The latest tables | Mail us hereTom will be here shortly on what promises to be another lively day, headlined by Liverpool v Manchester City in the Premier League at 4.30pm BST. In the meantime, here’s this week’s Jonathan Wilson column on … why we’re stuck with a Premier League in the clutches of the global mega-rich. Continue…
Robbie Savage the panto villain puts scepticism aside to leave Leicester reeling
Peterborough’s new boss has long been a divisive figure but a stunning win at struggling former club offered a glimpse of his fearless philosophyIt felt as though the stars had aligned when Robbie Savage’s first League One match in charge of Peterborough – his first EFL managerial role – happened to be at Leicester. He made his name here and forged a divisive and enduring reputation that has kept…
‘Halloweenmas’: how the spooky one-nighter turned into a month-long spectacular
Welcome to Halloweenmas, weeks of themed fun and gifts – from costume parties to decorating trees – without the stress, rules or cost of ChristmasThe tree is up, the wreath is hanging on the front door and you’ve just opened your advent calendar. All told, it’s beginning to feel a lot like … Halloween.If it sounds like the stuff of nightmares then that’s the point: Britons are increasingly decora…
The hill I will die on: Pumpkin-spiced latte is a con. It’s time to put an end to Big Autumn | Chloë Hamilton
The aesthetic of crisp mornings and roaring fireplaces has created a personality driven by social media. Let’s just admit the reality: mud, drizzle and shorter daysIt’s getting earlier every year, that first meme about golden leaves and pumpkin-spiced lattes. This year, I swear, I spotted one in early August, while we were still sweltering under our fourth heatwave of the summer.Because, of cours…
'Easier to get Glasto tickets than farm funding'
George Holdstock says applying for the Sustainable Farming Incentive felt "like a lottery".
‘It was a terrible thing’: Panama declares state of emergency as quake aftershocks rattle communities
More than 100 aftershocks as high as magnitude-5.8 recorded after two quakes toppled buildings and prompted evacuationsPanama’s government has declared a state of emergency on Saturday as the aftershocks of two powerful earthquakes that roiled the country shook communities for hours.Officials did not attribute any deaths to Friday’s 7.7- and 6.6-magnitude earthquakes, but reported damages in all…
Allen submits Duncan to derail Briton's title hopes
Brendan Allen submits Christian Leroy Duncan in the fifth round in Las Vegas to derail the Briton's middleweight title aspirations.
Celebrations begin for nine-day Hindu festival
Free celebrations are being hosted by the Indian Association in Oldham during the period.
Much-loved lollipop lady retires after 37 years
Barbara Gould has left an 'incredible legacy' in Middleton, Rochdale after 37 years service.
'Ddaethon ni'n fêts ym Mlwyddyn 7': Candelas yn dathlu dau ddegawd
Wrth iddyn nhw baratoi at ryddhau eu pedwerydd albwm, y band sy'n cofio nôl i'r 'lwc' ddaeth â nhw at ei gilydd ar ddechrau eu cyfnod yn yr ysgol uwchradd.
Murluniau'n 'fwy nag addurn', maen nhw'n 'adrodd ein hanes a'n hunaniaeth'
Mae artistiaid yn dweud bod cynnydd mewn murluniau yn helpu i ddathlu hanes, diwylliant a hunaniaeth Cymru.
'Rhaid buddsoddi' mewn sgiliau pobl ifanc cyn 'colli cenhedlaeth i ddiweithdra'
Mae'r sector hyfforddiant yn galw am eglurder ar frys gan Lywodraeth Cymru wrth i nifer y bobl ifanc sydd ddim mewn addysg, cyflogaeth na hyfforddiant gynyddu.
'Ystafell a phopeth yn barod ond gadael yr ysbyty heb fabi'
Ar wythnos ymwybyddiaeth colli babi mae mam o Gaerfyrddin yn rhannu'r profiad dirdynnol o golli ei merch fach Mia wedi bron i naw mis o feichiogrwydd.
‘Cockroach’ party leader released as Delhi braces for second day of protests
More than 2,000 people were reportedly detained on Saturday, prompting criticism of Modi’s ruling governmentDelhi braced for a second day of youth protests demanding the resignation of India’s election chief on Sunday, as a court ordered the release of the “cockroach” movement founder, Abhijeet Dipke, and two other senior leaders.Dipke, the founder of the Cockroach Janta party (CJP), and the o…
Manchester-based composer creates requiem to honour enslaved Africans
David Önaç uses insurance documents for work funded by Lloyd’s of London after research uncovered its slavery links A centuries-old insurance document detailing the trafficking of enslaved Africans began with the words: “In the name of God, Amen.”For Dr Errol Francis, the artistic director and chief executive of the arts and heritage charity Culture&, the contradiction was striking: an invocation…
‘We need less point scoring’: What party conference season taught us about UK climate action
Tories plan to scrap low-carbon housebuilding, Greens back new nuclear reactors, and Labour put oil-drilling decisions on holdNew homes could be built without solar panels, heat pumps and high-grade insulation, leading to higher household bills if the Conservative party wins the next general election.Kemi Badenoch made scrapping the future homes standard (FHS) one of the central planks of her bid…
‘You have a meeting’: the calendar phishing scam growing exponentially
Appointment or renewal reminder appears in victims’ calendar to lure them into logging in to fake Google, Microsoft or PayPal pageYou’re preparing for the week ahead and take a look at your Google calendar. There’s an entry for a meeting that you must have completely forgotten. The note that pops up when you click on it says you’ll be reviewing a project and includes a link to more details. Confu…
Healing waters: 10 of the best spa towns in Europe for a restorative autumn break
From Alpine valleys to belle époque towns, dip your toes in the therapeutic waters and steaming mineral pools at spa hotels offering centuries-old healing treatmentsIn 2021, Unesco designated 11 historic spa towns across Europe as one transnational world heritage site, recognising their “exceptional testimony to the European spa phenomenon, which gained its highest expression from around 1700 unt…
Animals and their people: country shows across the UK – in pictures
Photographer Irina Werning, who grew up in rural Argentina surrounded by animals, has spent the summer photographing animals and their people at county and agricultural shows across the UK, from Essex and Kent to Surrey, Gloucestershire and Buckinghamshire, a project she began in Argentina.‘As animals become less visible in the countryside, I’ve turned to agricultural shows – places where people…
The quaint woodlands with a wartime past
The woodlands have unusual paved paths that give a glimpse into how they were used in the war.
Who am I? Plus today's other quizzes
Test your ball knowledge against today's Who Am I?, Five in Five and Brainteaser.
Top five Liverpool-Man City moments
Relive five classic moments between Liverpool and Manchester City before Sunday's Premier League game at Anfield (16:30 BST).
Toxicity and uncertainty await Man City - will their season even matter?
Manchester City visit Liverpool on Sunday with a lot of uncertainty hanging over them. Phil McNulty looks at what lies ahead.
Cardiff lacked aggression in Rovers loss, says boss
Brian Barry-Murphy says his Cardiff side can have no excuses and were not good enough during their 2-1 defeat at Blackburn Rovers.
Two Carlton players treated in hospital after off-season night out
Club issues brief statement about Lachie Cowan and Will Hayward, saying latter suffered minor cut to head after a fallAn off-season night out for Carlton football club teammates ended with two players admitted to hospital for treatment on Sunday morning, in what the club says are “separate circumstances”.The club released a statement on Sunday confirming that AFL players Lachie Cowan, 21, and Wil…
Indian Cafe Racer, Birmingham B5: ‘A good news tale for the local food scene’ – restaurant review
The cooking is sometimes bang on, sometimes a little slapdash, but then piques your interest all over againIndian Cafe Racer on Bristol Street, Birmingham, spent its fledgling years tucked behind a curtain at the back of the Duke of Wellington pub just a few doors up from its fancy new home. There was a Royal Enfield motorcycle, chequerboard floors and a psychedelic Indian soundtrack, but this sm…
Fight for Wales spots heats up as western pair win
The talking points from round three of URC as Ospreys and Scarlets get off the mark and players try to impress Wales boss Steve Tandy.
‘Restore the authority’: the challenge for the BBC’s new director of news
Rachel Jupp takes role as corporation grapples with digital transformation, a cash crisis and its public service roleWith looming job cuts and an ongoing pay dispute, there has not been much to smile about for BBC journalists working in “the pit” – their pet name for the newsroom deep in the belly of New Broadcasting House.On Monday afternoon, however, they were greeted by a grinning figure condu…
‘Stab to the heart’: arrest of German ex-spymaster sparks calls for reform
Claims that August Hanning exploited intelligence for private clients comes after other troubling espionage scandalsThe ex-spymaster August Hanning once criticised Germany’s own intelligence services as “vegetarians” among prowling carnivores, demanding broader powers to keep the country safe in a treacherous world.Often described as a “godfather” of Germany’s 21st-century security architecture,…
France’s other schools problem – the teens violently smashing up their old primaries: ‘They think it’s not worthy of respect – so they trash it’
The phenomenon of pupils wrecking equipment and setting fire to classrooms predates the current crisis. Is it rooted in poverty, social media peer pressure – or just plain boredom?Like most French primaries on Wednesdays, Marcel Pagnol school, in the eastern suburbs of Lyon, was shut on 19 June 2024. But at 6.30pm that evening, two boys turned up late for school – by two years. Former pupils ther…
My partner’s obnoxious conduct at our sons’ football matches is putting me off him | Annalisa Barbieri
His behaviour is certainly inappropriate, but take a quiet moment to try to find out where the anger is coming fromMy partner and I have been together for 25 years and we have two sons, aged 14 and 16. Both are football crazy and have played since they were very young. My partner’s competitive nature was one of the things I initially found attractive about him (I wanted someone with drive).Howeve…
Christian nationalism in Britain driven by people who seldom go to church, says report
Research challenges the notion that the growing visibility of crosses and other symbols reflects a revival of Christianity Christian nationalism in Britain is being driven largely by people who rarely attend church and are more concerned with defending the country’s Christian heritage, according to research.The report, by the thinktank Theos, identified five different groups within the UK in a su…
Retrofit schools and consider moving exams to beat extreme heat, says teaching union leader
NEU’s Daniel Kebede says earlier start times and longer summer breaks may be needed to help pupils and teachersSchools should consider changing start and finish times, reordering holidays and moving exams from the summer months in an effort to adapt to the UK’s increasingly severe heatwaves, according to the leader of the country’s biggest education union.Daniel Kebede, the general secretary of t…