Dog that hunts invasive 'sea vomit' honoured as animal of the year
A working is named animal of the year for hunting out an invasive marine creature, the carpet sea squirt.
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Wednesday 14 October 2026
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'Players won't like it' - Martinez apologises, but is the damage done?
Champions League Match of the Day pundits Nedum Onuoha, Stephen Warnock, and Rory Smith analyse Lisandro Martinez's comments following Manchester United's 2-0 loss to Atletico Madrid and the impact they'll have on the club.
US floats unfreezing some Russian assets to restart Ukraine peace talks
European officials balked at proposal made by Donald Trump’s negotiators during meeting in Miami
Perfect PSG - Can anybody stop the defending champions?
Former Manchester City defender Nedum Onouha, former Liverpool defender Stephen Warnock and journalist Rory Smith discuss how good Paris Saint-Germain were in their impressive 4-2 win at Manchester City in the Champions League.
How backlash against data centres could shape the US midterm elections
Democrats and Republicans alike are coming out against data centre development, amid growing backlash across the US.
Stopping Pip for ADHD or autism would not make big savings, says thinktank
Resolution Foundation says ‘crude changes’ to benefits system would probably make it harder for people to workBanning people with anxiety, ADHD or autism from claiming disability benefits would not deliver major financial savings and would probably make it harder for them to get or stay in a job and participate in society, a leading thinktank has warned.The Resolution Foundation said any proposal…
Baby review – Pearl Mackie is meticulous as an abuse survivor
Brixton House, London Gurpreet Kaur Bhatti’s compassionate solo play follows a young mother’s struggle to get life back on track after time behind barsPlenty of abuse survivors don’t go on to commit terrible crimes, argues the titular Baby as she attempts to make sense of the cause-and-effect cycle that landed her in prison and saw her precious baby daughter forcibly removed. It’s a line that ech…
Stuttgart ease to comfortable win against Slovan Bratislava
Stuttgart maintan their perfect start to this season's Champions League as they eased past Slovan Bratislava 3-0 in Slovakia, whilst the home side have lost both of their opening matches.
Guardiola's return, Man City's defiance - and a game of glorious chaos
On their return to Etihad Stadium Manchester City put on a show of defiance - even in the face of a PSG masterclass, writes Phil McNulty.
Jackson steps up again as Aston Villa revival continues
Nicolas Jackson continues his fine goalscoring form as Aston Villa record an impressive Champions League win.
Martinez outburst came out of 'anger and frustration'
Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez says he "spoke out of anger and frustration" when launching a scathing attack on the club's hierarchy.
Reform faces criticism after councillors filmed making racist comments
Reform says all of those people filmed by ITV are under investigation having resigned or been suspended.
Lawyers for man shot by ICE in New York City say agent did not identify himself
Account by Oscar Belgal differs sharply from that of DHS agents, who fired into vehicle with young boy in back seatLawyers for a man wounded by an immigration officer while driving with his young son in New York City said in a court filing Wednesday that the agent who shot him never identified himself before he ran up to the car, smashed one of its windows, then fired several shots into the vehic…
Shakhtar leave it late to complete comeback win against AEK Athens
Shakhtar Donetsk score twice in the final stages to snatch victory against AEK Athens, coming from behind to win 3-1 at Stamford Bridge.
King Charles and Queen Camilla to officially open Senedd as poet dropped from ceremony
The ceremonial opening of the Welsh Parliament is King Charles III's first since becoming head of state.
Ilhan Omar’s phone seized and relatives subpoenaed in criminal inquiry, source says
Federal authorities issued more than a dozen grand jury subpoenas in inquiry into potential immigration fraudUS politics live – latest updatesFederal authorities investigating the Minnesota representative Ilhan Omar seized the Democratic lawmaker’s phone and have issued more than a dozen grand jury subpoenas, including to some of her relatives, according to a person briefed on the inquiry.The sub…
OpenAI employee accused of bugging office booked one-way ticket to Saudi Arabia
Newly unsealed court filings say Abdulrahman Alfozan, his wife and a third family member had booked travel for October 12
Brooklyn novelty shop reeling from 'surreal' row with Kelly Clarkson over mechanical bird
Art of Play says its staff have been threatened after the singer complained online about how she was treated.
'A movement for true change': Cornell University professor speaks out
A Cornell University professor has said she hopes that conversations after an alleged campus gang rape could mark the start of "a movement for true change".
Anthropic revenue jumps to $16.8bn in third quarter
AI start-up gathered investors for presentations in San Francisco on Wednesday ahead of its anticipated public listing
Crossrail costs soar by £20m and man 'fixated' on police officer
A review of the front page stories from the daily and weekly newspapers in Wales.
What does Andy Burnham have up his sleeve as he crashes SNP conference?
The prime minister's first substantive visit to Scotland coincides with the SNP's conference in Aberdeen.
Fewer than 800 Scots have received weight loss jabs on NHS, BBC finds
Only five of Scotland's 14 health boards currently offer the treatment specifically for weight loss, it has emerged.
My contraceptive coil saved my life after it revealed I had cancer
Caroline Bailey was diagnosed after suffering with "a stabbing pain in the middle of my abdomen".
PSG on 'different level' - are they building greatest European dynasty?
Paris St-Germain are eyeing a third successive Champions League crown after dismantling Manchester City, but where do they rank against Europe's most dominant clubs?
Isco snatches late Betis win as they edge past Porto
Isco scores an 84th minute penalty to help Real Betis snatch a late 3-2 win against Porto, giving them back to back wins at the start of this season's Champions League.
Champions League: Mourinho’s Real Madrid stage wild comeback on Roma return
Mourinho’s side score three late goals from 3-1 deficitDortmund latest team beaten in Norway by Bodø/GlimtJosé Mourinho enjoyed a Roma reunion to remember as Real Madrid completed an astonishing comeback by scoring three late goals to claim a 4-3 away win in the Champions League on Wednesday.Marten de Roon gave the hosts a deserved opener before Kylian Mbappé struck back on his 100th Champions Le…
Championship roundup: Soucek doubles up as West Ham hit nine-man Lincoln for six
Tomas Soucek rounds off big victory after two redsPortsmouth strike late to beat 10-man Sheffield UnitedWest Ham returned to winning ways after they cruised to a 6-0 Championship victory against nine-man Lincoln at the ProAmpac Stadium.The hosts had Tom Hamer sent off after just three minutes and Conor McGrandles followed him off the pitch 20 minutes later, with Konstantinos Mavropanos heading We…
Fridge hack costing millions and sparking fires stemmed from poor security
Incident hitting 700 supermarkets exploited outdated devices exposed to the Internet.
Real Madrid stun Roma after dramatic late comeback
Real Madrid complete their latest dramatic Champions League comeback by scoring three goals in the final seven minutes to earn manager Jose Mourinho a win on his return to Roma.
UK threatens to ban Eritreans over migrant return policy
The home secretary said she would not hesitate to impose measures on other countries "refusing to co-operate".
UK hospitality sector to offer up to 100,000 jobs to young people out of work
Restaurants and pubs such as Nando’s and Fuller’s will create placements for 18- to 24-year-olds under DWP-backed schemeBars, clubs and restaurants will offer up to 100,000 jobs to young people not in employment, education or training (Neet) over the next three years in an effort to give them a first step on the ladder into work.The move comes before the publication of a report on Neets by the fo…
Bodo/Glimt impress in win over Dortmund
Bodo/Glimt bounce back from their thrashing at Bayern with a fine 1-0 win in the Champions League over Borussia Dortmund.
Villa rewrite the record books as they hit Fenerbahce for six
Aston Villa record their biggest ever win in a European competition as they thrash Turkish side Fenerbahce 6-0 at Villa Park, with Nicolas Jackson and Ross Barkley both scoring twice.
Man City show fight but fall short of fightback against slick PSG
Defending champions Paris Saint-Germain make it two wins from two in this season's Champions League, after beating Manchester City 4-2 at the Etihad Stadium
Epic says its new vibe-coded Epic Games Launcher is faster than Steam
But the new "Preview" app "will have some bugs," Epic warns.
Quickfire Doué and Dembélé inspire PSG to wild win at Manchester City
A penny for Pep Guardiola’s thoughts. The legendary Manchester City manager was back at the Etihad Stadium for the first time since his departure at the end of last season and, well, the announcement of you-know-what.Sporting a flat cap, Guardiola took his seat in the stands behind the City chair, Khaldoon al-Mubarak, and the chief executive, Ferran “Not” Soriano, and, certainly, the TV director…
Millwall’s Alex Neil criticised for his comments on stoppage for alleged racism
Kick It Out statement: managers should ‘set the tone’Head coach said delay in Swansea game ‘killed momentum’The Millwall head coach, Alex Neil, has been criticised by the anti-racism campaign group Kick It Out after complaining that a stoppage in play over alleged racist abuse “killed the momentum” in Tuesday’s home defeat to Swansea City.The Championship fixture was suspended for around seven mi…
OpenAI claims employee sent secret device information to Apple
Tech companies face off in court as ChatGPT maker prepares to unveil AI device designed by Sir Jony Ive
New York City to end iconic horse-drawn carriage rides after teenager's death
New York City is to end horse carriage rides through Central Park following the "tragic and preventable" death of a teenager earlier this year.
NATO may redeploy anti-drone defenses as attacks sink more Black Sea shipping
Suspected Russian drones have sunk or damaged 5 ships near Bulgaria and Romania.
Jackson and Barkley doubles sink feeble Fenerbahce in record Aston Villa win
It may be a bit early for the pantomime season but the Holte End enjoyed acclaiming their heroes and villains as Aston Villa won at home for the first time this season in some style with their biggest European victory.Every touch for Mason Greenwood, playing his first game in England in nearly five years, was booed, but even louder applause was reserved however for Aston Villa’s new-look attack.…
Suarez scores again as Sporting beat Lens
Luis Suarez scores for an eighth consecutive match as he helps Sporting beat Lens 2-0 in France, as the Portuguese side make it two wins from two in this season's Champions League.
Gruda scores only goal as RB Leipzig edge past PSV
Brajan Gruda's brilliant strike earns RB Leipzig a 1-0 win against PSV Eindhoven to get their first win in the league phase of this season's Champions League.
Sabah beat Slavia Prague to secure historic Champions League win
Azerbaijan champions Sabah FK make history in Baku as they beat Slavia Prague 2-0 to secure their first Champions League win in the club's history.
Mourino scores stunner as Villarreal come from behind to beat Napoli
A brilliant strike from Santiago Mourino helped Villarreal come from behind to beat Napoli 3-1, to secure their first Champions League win in eight matches.
Feyenoord come from behind to beat Como
Feyenoord come from a goal to beat Como 3-2 in Rotterdam to secure their first win of the league phase in this season's Champions League.
Tresoldi hat-trick fires Club Brugge to victory over Inter in seven-goal thriller
Club Brugge's Nicolo Tresoldi scores a hat-trick as the Belgian side edge Inter Milan 4-3, extending Inter's Champions League losing run to four matches for the first time in their history.
Gordon scores as 'brilliant Barcelona' thrash Galatasaray
Anthony Gordon scores his first Champions League goal for Barcelona as the Spanish side come from behind to thrash Galatasaray 4-1 in Istanbul, and make it two wins from two in this season's Champions League.
Viking snatch draw against Bayern Munich in six-goal thriller
Norwegian champions Viking score a 90th minute equaliser to snatch a 3-3 draw against six-time European champions Bayern Munich in the Champions League, securing one of the biggest results in the club's history.
Substitutes steal the show as Arsenal score three against Lille
Substitute Bukayo Saka scores one and sets up another to help Arsenal beat Lille 3-0 at the Emirates, as the Premier League champions made it two wins from two in the Champions League.
Yoro sent off as Man Utd stumble to defeat against Atletico Madrid
Manchester United's winless run stretches to five matches, as they're beaten 2-0 by Atletico Madrid in the Champions League, in a match which saw them concede in the opening minute before ending the game with ten men after Leny Yoro was sent off.
Brilliant Barcola scores first hat-trick to get lift-off at Liverpool
Liverpool's summer signing Bradley Barcola scores his first senior hat-trick, and his first goals for Liverpool, as he helps his side beat LASK 6-3 in Austria to make it two wins from two in this season's Champions League.
Barcola shines as Liverpool score six to beat LASK
Bradley Barcola scores a hat-trick as Liverpool beat LASK 6-3 in Austria to make it two wins from two in the league phase of this season's Champions League.
The Book That Changed My Life review – these joyful tales of the power of reading are TV magic
Wonderful, exuberant stories spill out in these honest tales of lives genuinely transformed by literature – while Queen Camilla has an off-with-their-heads momentYou have to love a documentary in which Queen Camilla reveals that as a teenager one of her favourite books was The Scarlet Pimpernel because “I was sort of obsessed at that time by the guillotine”. ’I’m sorry, what? Could we back up a m…
Badenoch sounds ‘alarm’ on potential Budget tax raid on banks
Conservative leader’s intervention comes as investors warn of a potential hit to UK competitiveness
LIV accuses DP World Tour of player 'interference'
LIV Golf accuses the DP World Tour of a "clear attempt to interfere" with its restructuring process, after the European tour said it would refuse membership to anyone playing on the breakaway LIV circuit next season.
Things are finally looking up for NASA's first missions to Venus in a generation
"This is great news for us. We're staffing up. We're accelerating."
On night of mayhem for Liverpool, Barcola arrives in style
Bradley Barcola's form was the subject of pre-match questions before Liverpool faced LASK. The French forward's Champions League hat-trick was the perfect answer.
Why Zelensky's meeting with Burnham matters
Prime Minister Andy Burnham welcomed President Zelensky to Downing Street on Wednesday, as Ukraine's leader looks to shore up his European allies five years into Russia's war on Ukraine.
Musk says US government may be behind curbs on Ukraine's use of Starlink internet
Ukraine says Starlink access has improved but it is still facing speed limits which are disrupting its battlefield "missions".
Schools across US protest FCC plan that could disconnect kids from Internet
FCC chair threatens E-Rate fund, blames schools for kids' excessive screen time.
NASA to Host News Conference Previewing US Spacewalks 100, 101
NASA will preview two upcoming spacewalks to complete solar array installation and power augmentation of the International Space Station during a news conference at 2 p.m. EDT, Tuesday, Oct. 20, from NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston. NASA will stream the event through a variety of platforms. Learn where to watch online: https://www.nasa.gov/live NASA participants […]
Martinez's future at Man Utd in doubt - Thursday's gossip
Lisandro Martinez's future in doubt at Manchester United, Newcastle's Bazoumana Toure eyed by Manchester United and Arsenal, Getafe interested in free agent Jadon Sancho, plus more.
Georgia man sues Flock, sheriff's office over alleged ALPR-fueled retaliation
Plaintiff claims cameras enabled warrantless tracking and monitoring after he previously sued over excessive force.
Why is Starlink internet so important on the battlefield in Ukraine?
It is the "backbone of military communications in Ukraine" that provides vital high-speed internet to forces across the country.
Software development and rules stability: Prototype racing in 2030
With the end of IMSA’s 2026 season, we have thoughts about the future of the sport.
Reform UK councillors and candidates filmed making racist and extreme comments
Party faces fresh crisis as three councillors quit after ITV undercover filming exposed violence, misogyny and racist viewsReform UK has been rocked by a fresh crisis after councillors and election candidates for the party were caught on film making graphic threats of extreme violence and expressing racist and misogynistic views.Three councillors have already stood down from the party, which said…
Volodymyr Zelenskyy feels ‘betrayed’ by Donald Trump over Starlink access
Ukrainian president accused US president of picking the other side over four years of warVolodymyr Zelenskyy has said he feels personally betrayed by Donald Trump after it emerged that Ukraine’s military has had its access to Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite squeezed, raising doubts about long-term US support for Kyiv.The Ukrainian president, on a visit to London, accused Trump of picking the other…
Perella Weinberg and Piper Sandler abandon merger talks
A deal would have created an independent investment bank with market value of $6bn
US chip stocks slide as inflation and AI debt fears unsettle investors
Nvidia, Oracle and CoreWeave fall as fervour around the technology cools
Israel blocks construction of key Gaza base created by Trump peace board
Exclusive: Israel has not permitted US-led project to house 150 international troops to move forwardIsrael is refusing to allow a key military outpost project for Donald Trump’s Board of Peace to proceed in Gaza, the Guardian has learned.In early August, the Board of Peace, the international organization authorized in 2025 by the UN and chaired by the US president, issued its first construction c…
OpenAI’s London staff receive average of £2.3m per person annually
Accounts for the Westminster-based company behind ChatGPT show that 110 staff shared £87m in salaries and £168m in shares last yearOpenAI’s London staff each received £2,318,181 on average last year, as the ChatGPT-maker poured Premier League football salaries into its bid to dominate the global AI race.Accounts for OpenAI UK Ltd, which is based in Westminster but is opening a new HQ in London’s…
NASA Astronauts to Answer Questions from Florida Students
Students in Florida will hear from NASA astronauts Jessica Watkins and Luke Delaney as they answer prerecorded STEM questions while aboard the International Space Station. The Earth-to-space call will begin at 12 p.m. EDT Friday, Oct. 16, and will stream live on the agency’s Learn With NASA YouTube channel. This event is hosted by Sally Ride Elementary School […]
Trump’s new press secretary faces scrutiny over claims to be a lawyer
Katie Zacharia describes herself as a lawyer but no public record shows she has been licensed in the US states where she residedDonald Trump’s new press secretary, Katie Zacharia, has repeatedly described herself as a lawyer. But when asked after her inaugural press briefing on Tuesday to name the state where she passed the bar exam, she replied curiously: “when I moved to China”.No public record…
Greta Gerwig channels Bowie in psychedelic The Magician's Nephew trailer
"Have you ever seen a world born?"
‘I expect more’: the key questions from Martínez’s Manchester United broadside | Jamie Jackson
From Jason Wilcox’s role to the views of the rest of the squad, we tackle the major talking points at Old Trafford after the defender’s outburst After Manchester United’s 2-0 loss at Atlético Madrid, Lisandro Martínez teed off against the director of football, Jason Wilcox, and the rest of the executive. “We don’t have the best squad at the moment compared with other top teams,” said the defender…
In Ukraine, civilian casualties were already rising. Restrictions on Starlink will only worsen the death toll
Throttling of mobile internet system will affect Kyiv’s air defences more than its strikes on oil refineries. Now Zelenskyy must be hoping that US intel holdsIn Ukraine the situation was already jittery enough. Donald Trump has been inventing ceasefires and buying Russian diesel to shore up his flagging popularity, while a sinister new wave of faster, jet-powered drones are breaking through Kyiv’…
Bradley Barcola’s clinical hat-trick inspires Liverpool to 6-3 rout of Lask
Liverpool cleansed themselves from the stains of defeat by Manchester City at the earliest opportunity. A rampant performance in Austria, where Bradley Barcola opened his account for Andoni Iraola’s side with a hat-trick, maintained Liverpool’s 100% start to the Champions League and shattered Lask’s big night on the elite European stage.Iraola defended the majority of Liverpool’s display against…
Sally Rooney books withdrawn from UK over Palestine Action support
Author Sally Rooney has said she can no longer sell her books in the UK because of her support for the banned protest group Palestine Action.
Zimbabwean author Simbarashe Kundizeza denies using AI to write prize-winning story
Article in the Atlantic claims The Blue Fighter was artificially generated, just days after it won Caine prizeThe Zimbabwean writer Simbarashe Kundizeza has denied using AI to write a prize-winning short story after an article in the Atlantic said software had flagged it as almost completely AI-generated.Kundizeza’s story The Blue Fighter was announced as the winner of the prestigious Caine prize…
Organised crime gang shooting targeted a young child, court hears
A jury hears how police found a photograph of a child and text messages about targeting the youngster.
What an ancient volcanic eruption teaches us about resilience today
Even in dire circumstances, people and communities have choices about how best they can adjust, collaborate and forge new social structures.
SpaceX rocket launch causes stunning ‘jellyfish cloud’ visible off US east coast
Expanding plume of fuel exhaust crystalized in the sky and reflected sunlight off frozen particles after Florida launchA SpaceX rocket provided a stunning pre-dawn display over Florida as a massive, luminescent “jellyfish cloud” spread for miles, caused by an expanding plume of fuel exhaust crystalizing in the sky and reflecting sunlight off the frozen particles.The phenomenon occurred shortly af…
Vinicius Jr to miss Barcelona game because of ban
Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr will miss El Clasico against Barcelona after being given a four-game ban.
Ministers to launch statutory probe of English authority led by Ben Houchen
Move reflects concern in Whitehall about governance and value for money at Tees Valley Combined Authority
What if you could turn off your algorithm? Australia is about to try
New legislation is being tabled in Australia's parliament on Thursday to force big tech to allow users to switch off algorithms which send them recommended content.
Man extradited and charged with teen's murder
John Soyoye, 16, died after being stabbed in Moston, Manchester, in November 2020.
Judge blocks US sanctions on rights groups helping ICC Gaza war crimes inquiry
Blow for Trump administration as Dawn and Taag hail ‘important step in unraveling the ICC sanctions regime’A US federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from placing sanctions on two US-based human rights groups for working to help the international criminal court’s (ICC) investigations into war crimes in Gaza.In a 30-page order issued on Tuesday, Jesse M Furman, a judge at…
Airport drop-off charges to be reviewed after sharp increase
Confirming the review, the government said it was "vital to ensure travel remains accessible and that passengers are treated fairly".
Growing number of children are potential slavery victims as conviction rate falls, report says
More than 7,000 children were identified as potential victims of trafficking and modern slavery last year, a rise of 17%, the UK's anti-slavery commissioner has said.
Possible gang threat to family not reviewed, inquest hears
New intelligence was received on a Friday, but the specialist police team did not work weekends.
Jessie Buckley urges film industry to nurture new talent: ‘It would be completely selfish if we didn’t’
The actor was speaking at the BFI and Chanel film-maker awards, where winners included films exploring political protest, racial profiling, female solidarity and family traumaJessie Buckley has questioned whether the film industry places too much emphasis on Oscar campaigns at the expense of nurturing emerging talent, suggesting there may be greater potential in supporting film-makers at grassroo…
Cokayne back as England face Canada threat in Toronto
England welcome back the experience of Amy Cokayne at hooker as their 41-match unbeaten run comes under serious threat away to Canada.
The Guardian view on Trump’s deal with Putin: grim and grubby, but not gamechanging | Editorial
President Zelenskyy’s allies must show the Russian president that American perfidy won’t alter the course of a war the Kremlin is losingWhen Donald Trump pledged to end the war in Ukraine within 24 hours of re-entering the White House last year, no one with any depth of insight into the conflict believed him. But Mr Trump took his own words seriously enough to feel the lack of a ceasefire as an a…
Manchester City v Paris Saint-Germain: Champions League – live
Champions League news from the 8pm BST kick-offLive scoreboard | Today’s Football Daily | Email ScottShall we set the scene? Let me cede the floor to Matt Hughes …… and so the recent history of the winners of three of the last four editions of the Champions League is told. Opinions regarding the state of it (no pun intended) may vary. Kick-off is at 8pm BST. It’s on! Continue reading...
The Guardian view on Spain’s snap election: high stakes for Europe as Pedro Sánchez gambles again | Editorial
The Spanish prime minister has been a lonely champion of progressive values in the EU. But the polls look ominous When it comes to risk-taking, Spain’s prime minister, Pedro Sánchez, has a formidable track record. In 2018, the Socialist party leader swept to power by triggering a no-confidence vote that unexpectedly ousted his centre-right predecessor Mariano Rajoy. He held on to it against the o…
Student protests in Albania turn violent as demonstrators clash with police
Government building and two banks set on fire as tens of thousands take to streets over education costs and corruptionTens of thousands of students have taken to the streets of Tirana, the Albanian capital, setting alight a government building and two banks and hurling stones at police during a protest over rising education costs and corruption.Police responded with water cannon and teargas to…
We are behind you and that will not change, PM tells Zelensky
The Ukrainian president visited London in an effort to bolster support among European allies following a row with Donald Trump.
For the future of green politics, look beyond the Green party | Zoe Williams
Environmentalists of all political hues must find the language and ideas that turn passion for climate action into impetusThe future of Green politics is under constant discussion after the Holborn and St Pancras byelection, but a much heavier clash – in meaning, symbolism and portent – happened earlier this summer, in King’s Lynn and West Norfolk. The council declared a climate emergency in 2021…
Researchers use AI to design proteins that cut up other proteins
AI design tools make proteins that break bonds that are stable for hundreds of years.
Neil criticised over racial abuse stoppage comments
Anti-racism campaign group Kick It Out calls on managers to "set the tone" after Millwall boss Alex Neil criticises halting a game following an accusation of abuse.
The Archers cast ‘angry’ at BBC decision to scrap new studio, says actor
Ben Norris says cost-cutting measure that means show will be recorded outside Birmingham risks ‘extraordinary burden’ for crewA cast member of The Archers has said its actors have been angered by the BBC’s decision to axe the show’s new studio, in a move that could lead to it being recorded away from its home in Birmingham.Ben Norris, who plays Ben Archer in the world’s longest-running soap opera…
Red Bull F1 boss Mekies gets new deal to 2031
Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies, who replaced Christian Horner at the F1 team, has his contract extended until the end of 2031.
Safeguarding police visited mother before she and 4 children killed in firebombing, inquest hears
A mother who was murdered along with four of her children in a petrol-bomb attack was visited by police from a safeguarding unit before the fatal incident, an inquest heard.
Manchester City staff invited on government trade trip to India
Exclusive: Greater Manchester mayor Bev Craig invited City representative on trade trip organised by business secretaryA club representative from Manchester City was invited on a government-backed trade delegation to India this week, despite the club being found guilty of 114 breaches of Premier League rules.Andy Burnham’s successor as Manchester mayor Bev Craig took a representative from the clu…
The best carpet cleaners in the UK – tested on coffee, curry and red wine stains
Whether you’re mopping up after pets or kids, or just want to be prepared for spillages, here are our favourite upright and standalone carpet cleaners for tackling grubby floors at home• The best steam cleaners and mops for a sparkling homeI’ve tested a few carpet cleaners in my time, but I have to admit I learned new things putting these eight models through a series of punishing tests. My main…
Could AI ‘change the stakes’ in the development of bioweapons?
Experts say the technology could help terrorists and nation states with production but that significant hurdles remainIn his annual speech on threats to the nation, Sir Ken McCallum, the head of the UK’s intelligence service, MI5, warned that AI has the potential to “change the stakes” on existing and even new bioweapons. Here we look at how AI might help in the development of bioweapons and the…
New UK sanctions powers will enable action against supporters of illegal Israeli settlements
Global human rights commitments adopted by government extends reach to enablers of unlawful activityThe UK is expanding its sanctions powers to freeze assets and target entities enabling illegal Israeli settlements, obstructing humanitarian aid or unlawfully holding prisoners.The statutory instrument introducing the Global Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law sanctions adds three new g…
Plan unveiled to increase share of land farmed organically in England to 10%
Government says ambition for 2036 will be good for food and climate resilience, but concerns remain over fundingThe government has set an ambition to increase the share of English land farmed organically to 10% by 2036, but concerns remain over how the transition will be funded.Currently, just 3.4% of England’s agricultural land is farmed organically, one of the smallest shares in Europe. France,…
Netflix to lay off 1,000 staff in steepest cuts since 2022
The cuts equate to around 6% of the streaming giant's total workforce worldwide.
NASA’s Chandra Breaks Down ‘Treble Clef’s’ Galaxy Cluster Collision
Astronomers have used NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory to break down the cause of a remarkable formation of radio waves they have nicknamed the “Treble Clef” because its distinct shape strongly resembles the musical symbol. The researchers discovered the Treble Clef is likely caused by an outburst from a supermassive black hole, followed by a collision […]
The UK energy secretary is flirting with a bad idea for bills – the ‘rising block tariff’
There are many reasons to ignore this affordability ‘solution’, not least it being complex and fiddly. Just keep things simple“My mark of failure or success is whether I can get bills down or not. That’s the only thing I’m in this job to do.” So said Miatta Fahnbulleh, the energy secretary, recently, bracing for the hike in energy bills that looks inevitable in January. Industry projections sugge…
Recording device hidden in toilet paper found in top-secret OpenAI meeting room
OpenAI engineer faces 5 years and $250K fine as FBI lobs foreign spy charges.
Barlinnie water problems continue for seventh day
Most areas of the prison have now suffered disruption to the water supply since the issue was reported last Thursday.
Burnham rules out coalition with Greens after 'Zionism is racism' motion
Andy Burnham condemns the motion approved by Green Party members and says his party would "have nothing to do with it".
Oedi mewn apwyntiadau dilynol yn golygu 'risg sylweddol' o farwolaethau canser
Mwy o gleifion yng Nghymru yn wynebu "risg sylweddol" o farwolaethau canser am nad ydy apwyntiadau llygad yn cael ei dilyn, yn ôl crwner.
Palantir drops legal case against Sadiq Khan over cancelled £50mn contract
US tech company set to be able to compete for future deals with the Met
Healey’s Budget is a moment he must not miss
Avoiding bold choices this time would just mean postponing political and economic pain
Cornell president acknowledges he knew about fraternity sexual assault but didn’t follow up
Michael Kotlikoff addressed his administration’s handling of the 2024 allegations as he faces calls for his resignationMichael Kotlikoff, the president of Cornell University, has spoken to the New York Times about sexual assault allegations at the school, acknowledging for the first time that he knew a student had reported being sexually assaulted in November 2024, but did not follow up with the…
Star-studded Saudi exhibition postponed after deadly attacks
The Six Kings Slam exhibition event - featuring Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic - is postponed following a series of deadly attacks on Saudi Arabia.
Palantir drops City Hall legal fight over Met deal
Palantir drops its case after City Hall says blocking the £50m Met deal was not about its values.
Kenya confirms second Ebola case as relative of country's first victim
It follows the death last week of a man who had arrived in Kenya after travelling from DR Congo.
HMOs 'targeted' as 25 incidents of vandalism linked
Officers believe HMOs and properties mistaken for HMOs are being "targeted" in Salford.
Sir Trevor Phillips encouraged CBS News colleagues to tell critics to ‘fuck off’
Phillips sought to buck up his fellow London bureau colleagues during a contentious staff meeting on TuesdayVeteran British broadcaster Sir Trevor Phillips had some strong words of advice for his CBS News colleagues when facing off against critics who question the editorial integrity of the network: “Why don’t you just fuck off and let us do our jobs?”Phillips made his blunt suggestion during a c…
To unlock Britain’s innovation potential, Labour needs to think outside the box | Letters
Kate Fleming says the government must look beyond the models it rewards today, while Jenny Haigh says unlocking potential means recognising that creativity and science are partnersGordon Brown wants Britain to invent, invest in and own the future (British households would be £5,000 richer if we were more innovative. Let’s unleash our talents, 9 October). But invent what, and for whom? His hunt fo…
Has Zack Polanski forgotten what the Green party is for? | Letters
John Foster and Carol Peaker express their disappointment at Zack Polanski’s failure to focus on the climate crisisThere was no mention in Zack Polanski’s self-serving apologia of the real reason why we need the Green party – to insist unremittingly on putting the climate and ecological crisis top of the political agenda (Yes, it’s been a tough week for the Greens: but don’t lose sight of how we’…
Build-it-yourself housing project was a huge success in 1970s Lewisham | Letters
John Banks on the driving force behind a pioneering self-build project in the London borough. Plus a letter from Jonathan PearsonAn uplifting article by Phineas Harper about plans for self-build houses by Lewisham council in London (Free land for those who will build social homes on it. Is this the radical solution to the UK’s housing problem?, 8 October).The original 1970s Lewisham self-build sc…
Reu! Llechi wedi eu naddu ym Mhen-y-groes i ddathlu cyfraniad Dyfrig Evans
Mae 'Byw i'r Funud', enw cân boblogaidd y diweddar Dyfrig Evans, a 'Reu', sy'n ffordd o gyfarch pobl yn Nyffryn Nantlle wedi eu naddu ar lawr y stryd fawr ym Mhen-y-groes.
The problem with living in a rich man’s world | Letters
David Redshaw and Fernando Quintana respond to reports of a billionaire exodus from BritainThe idea that the departure of the super-rich is a problem ignores a historical fact (Apparent exodus of super-rich suggests UK is no longer billionaires’ playground, 7 October). Capitalism works better without them. The most successful countries today are states where redistributive taxation has empowered…
Man, 70, died of eye cancer after scan concerns weren't followed up
A coroner warns there's a risk of future deaths due to "substantial delays" in ophthalmology follow-ups.
Wales centre Thomas to miss Nations Championship restart
Wales centre Ben Thomas is set to miss the Nations Championship restart, but Taulupe Faletau is expected to return before November.
UK’s ‘incoherent’ approach to China plagued by a lack of expertise, report says
International grouping of China-sceptic legislators warns of risks inherent in misjudging bilateral relationshipThe UK’s approach to China is “beset by incoherence” and plagued by a lack of senior expertise, according to a report warning of the risks inherent in misjudging the bilateral relationship.Wednesday’s audit by the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China (Ipac), an international grouping o…
India's cockroach protesters defy Modi's crackdown - The Latest
A fresh wave of protests by India’s youth-led Cockroach movement has been met with a brutal crackdown by Narendra Modi’s government and the closure of a historic protest site in Delhi. Two of the movement’s leaders have been imprisoned for five days for violating suppression measures. The protests, which began over frustration about education and unemployment, are now focused on voting rights. Mo…
Palantir and Sadiq Khan drop legal battle over Met contract
Dispute related to claims London mayor blocked US tech firm from £50m police deal because of concerns over its valuesPalantir and the London mayor, Sadiq Khan, have called off their legal fight over claims the Labour mayor was blocking the US tech company from signing a contract with the Metropolitan police because of its values and ethics.Palantir and the mayor’s office of policing and crime (Mo…
Done family took £30m dividend from Betfred before warning of job cuts
Money was withdrawn from gambling firm before founder warned chancellor against doubling machine games dutyThe billionaire Done family took a £30m dividend from their Betfred gambling empire, before warning that they would close hundreds of bookies and cut jobs if the government increases tax on high-street slot machines.The chancellor, John Healey, is understood to be considering proposals to do…
Legendary FPS level designer Richard "Levelord" Gray dies at 68
Tributes pour in for the man behind iconic Duke Nukem 3D levels and much more.
Grand Theft Auto boss denies trying to keep tabs on union membership
An employment tribunal in Glasgow hears that managers were being sent details of private staff messages by an anonymous employee.
Sally Rooney books withdrawn in UK over Palestine Action support
The Irish writer is best known for novels such as Normal People, Intermezzo and Conversations With Friends.
‘Try to eat really well, 80% of the time’: nutrition expert says healthy eating is easier than you think
Christopher Gardner, the author of Food Sense and director of nutrition studies at Stanford, says we have overcomplicated the question of what to eatFinally, some good news: eating well is more straightforward than you think. “There’s a lot of good science out there, and it mostly agrees,” says Stanford University’s director of nutrition studies and professor of medicine Christopher Gardner from…
Scotcast - What does this AI safety tester really know?
Artificial intelligence expert on technology’s potential threats.
Fifa to offer extra £2.6bn for football development
Fifa is set to propose a $3.4bn increase in the amount of money it hands out for football development across the world.
British soldier who had 'homemade cannon' and promoted extreme right-wing views is jailed
A British soldier who made explosives and a "homemade cannon" while promoting extreme right-wing views and talking of raising a militia has been jailed.
Toilet paper and secret recorders: What we know about the arrest of the Saudi OpenAI engineer
Abdulrahman Alfozan had worked for the AI giant for more than a year before he was arrested by the FBI.
Freshfields partners explore carve-out of AI unit worth ‘billions’, leaked emails reveal
Exchange discussed putting legal tech unit into separate entity before valuations fall
Pope Leo’s recovery from lung cancer surgery ‘progressing as planned’
Pontiff has begun walking in his hospital room and is eating normally after operation to remove growth, doctors sayPope Leo’s recovery from a lung cancer operation is progressing as planned, his doctors have said, as the pontiff received good wishes from around the world, including a letter from Britain’s King Charles.Leo, who had a cancerous mass removed from his right lung late on Tuesday, bega…
I hate golf | Adrian Chiles
I’ve been trying to quit the game for years. Just when I thought I was out, it pulled me back in …I hate golf. A good walk spoiled? The whole day spoiled, more like. As with many cases of hate, it has its roots in love. You see, I just love the feeling of hitting the ball sweetly. If you feel the same way, then you’re into golf; if you don’t, then you’re not. But I am, and from the moment I struc…
Doing a short cardio session after weight training probably won’t boost your gains – here’s why
Make sure you don’t skip cardio entirely, or you’ll be missing out on key health benefits.
Jason Wilcox: ‘best eyes’ at Manchester United or promoted too far and too fast?
Director of football is tarnished by recruitment record and Amorim stint but has received glowing review from aboveLisandro Martínez is not naive. At 28, he has experienced plenty in football and knows the causes of success and failure. He has a World Cup winner’s medal, whereas Jason Wilcox has overseen the latest period of mediocrity at Manchester United, during which the focus has fallen more…
Tech giant Palantir and Sadiq Khan settle legal battle over police contract
Palantir and London Mayor Sadiq Khan's office have settled Palantir's lawsuit over a decision to block a £50m ($66m) contract with the Metropolitan Police.
Burnham wants to ‘repair bridges’ between Trump and Zelenskyy
UK prime minister holds talks with Ukraine’s president in Downing Street following US diesel deal with Russia
That Kemi is spectacularly wrong about almost everything is a big help to the PM | John Crace
One good poll has convinced the Tory leader she is invincible. She was back in her happy place with a scattergun PMQsLittle things please little minds. And minds don’t come much smaller than some of those in Westminster. If a researcher had come up with a study that showed one element two points higher in value than countless other experiments, it would almost certainly be marked down either as a…
Campaigners decry slow progress in repaying victims of carer’s allowance crisis
Only 1.04% of estimated 230,900 cases reviewed in first five months of £75m three-year schemeCampaigners have urged Andy Burnham to step in after it emerged just a handful of the tens of thousands of unpaid carers who unknowingly racked up huge debts when welfare officials unlawfully changed benefits guidance have been repaid.The first official update on the carers allowance reassessment exercise…
Lask v Liverpool: Champions League – live
Champions League news from the 5.45pm BST kick-offLive scoreboard | Today’s Football Daily | Email MichaelThe only previous time that Liverpool have visited Lask, in the Europa League back in 2023, Jürgen Klopp was still manager of the club and the German put out a largely second-string XI, with Caoimhin Kelleher, Kostas Tsimikas, Harvey Elliott, Steven Bajcetic, Ben Gannon-Doak, Wataru Endo, Dar…
Container ship sinks near strait of Hormuz amid surge in Iranian attacks
Second vessel also reportedly sinking as uptick in strikes suggests Iran trying to close waterway before US electionsA container ship has sunk near the strait of Hormuz and a second cargo vessel was reportedly sinking amid the sharpest uptick in Iranian attacks on shipping since the start of the US-Israel war with Iran.The surge of attacks suggests Iran is trying to fully close the strategic wat…
Container ship hit by projectile sinks in Strait of Hormuz, Singapore says
All 21 sailors on the Singapore-flagged GFS Pride were evacuated safely after it was hit by an projectile on Tuesday, maritime authorities say.
Mont Blanc the ‘roof of Europe’ loses more than a metre of height in a year
Peak of French mountain now 4,807 metres high and fluctuates year by year due to changes in Alpine climateEurope’s highest peak shrank by more than a metre last year, data has shown.Mont Blanc in France now stands 4,807.47 metres above sea level, a team of surveyors from the Haute-Savoie regional department said on Wednesday, putting “the roof of Europe” 1.29 metres lower than in 2025. Continue r…
Was this Mark Zuckerberg’s first – and last – taste of Guinness?
The Meta boss looked traumatised when he sipped stout on the Cheeky Pint podcast. An hour later, his glass was still half fullName: Guinness.Age: Arthur Guinness began brewing porter in the 1770s. Guinness draft was first poured in 1959. Continue reading...
Wilcox the target again in another damaging Man Utd falling-out
Lisandro Martinez's explosive comments after Manchester United's Champions League defeat by Atletico Madrid turn the spotlight back on director of football Jason Wilcox.
I do not have confidence UK is safe from Russian threats - Swinney
The first minister speaks to BBC Scotland News ahead of the SNP's annual conference in Aberdeen.
A crackdown on online shopping tricks is welcome, but doesn’t go far enough
Consumers don’t need the extra pressure to purchase.
A drug can make children with the most common form of dwarfism taller – but height isn’t the same as a better life
Treatment for achondroplasia raises a difficult question: should children’s bodies change to overcome barriers that society could remove?
Her Son’s Wife by Dorothy Canfield Fisher finds profound meaning and emotion in domestic life
Dorothy Canfield Fisher was once one of America’s bestselling authors but sadly much of her work has fallen out of print.
Fourth union joins strike at Glasgow Caledonian university
Staff with the Unite union are to join colleagues from the UCU, the EIS and Unison in walking out on Thursday.
A record-breaking El Niño is still developing – likely bringing a cold winter to the UK
Seasonal forecasts suggest a wet and stormy autumn followed by a colder, calmer winter.
NASA’s Space X CRS-35 Launch Jellyfish
Sunlight illuminates the exhaust plumes of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying the company’s Dragon spacecraft on Oct. 13, 2026. This visual phenomenon is known as a “jellyfish”; it happens near sunrise or sunset when the exhaust plume from the rocket becomes brightly illuminated, creating a glowing shape resembling a jellyfish. The mission lifted off […]
Winter of the Crow: this taut escape thriller explores life under martial law in cold war Poland
The Poland of the 1980s is a cold, austere and unforgiving place.
Can AI help ‘humanise’ museums? New report reminds us why art matters in a changing world
Paying attention to the creative and critical uses of AI is an urgent task for art museums today.
The eyes have it: Reform politician’s ‘smart glasses’ prompt calls for ban in Westminster
Jason O’Connell’s suspected use of the specs to aid his speech in the Senedd reignites debate over the AI-enabled devicesIt was a flowing speech packed full of precise statistics – but Jason O’Connell, a Reform UK Senedd member, was not quite the gifted orator he had first appeared. The periodic flashing in his spectacles seemed to give the game away as he spoke for five minutes in the Senedd cha…
Witnesses tried to save head teacher dragged to death under car
Simon Richardson was described as driving "erratically" before he struck Michael Mullins.
GB men 'on back foot' after Richardson withdrawal, but women take silver
Great Britain's Joe Truman admits Matt Richardson's withdrawal is "not ideal" as they exit the men's team sprint.
Netflix to cut 1,000 jobs as growth concerns mount
Streaming group faces pressure to boost viewer engagement after shares fall more than 40% in a year
Girls is back: why it’s the perfect time for more of Lena Dunham’s millennial Sex and the City
HBO’s era-defining comedy is set for a new five-episode series. Its bleakness and warmth couldn’t be more welcomeIt’s a pop culture emergency. A millennial-quake that shook my social feed to its core. Girls, the HBO show that stole the zeitgeist in the early Instagram era and made Lena Dunham a generational star, is returning for a five-episode revival series. The project was announced via a mock…
Boy, 17, accidentally shot dead with air rifle at Hampshire house party, inquest told
Connor Bell died of his injuries after his friend Jack Beechy, 18, pulled the trigger, mistaking it for the safety catchA 17-year-old died after he was accidentally shot in the head with an air rifle by his friend at a house party, an inquest has been told.Connor Bell had been drinking at a friend’s house in Basingstoke, Hampshire on 8 November last year when Jack Beechy fired the fatal shot by m…
NASA Develops Batteries to Power Humanity’s Return to Moon
If you’ve ever had your car start sluggishly, or not at all, on a particularly frigid winter morning, you know standard batteries do not like extreme cold. That’s why NASA researchers are working to develop a battery that could function in the brutal cold of the Moon’s South Pole, where nighttime temperatures plunge to minus […]
Kevin Pietersen tells ECB he will not promote gambling site while on England duty
Batting mentor signed lucrative deal with online firmBoard’s strict code prohibits betting across cricketKevin Pietersen has told the England and Wales Cricket Board that he will not promote betting while on duty as England’s white-ball batting coach despite signing a lucrative contract as a brand ambassador for an online gambling company this week.The former England batter is also contracted to…
The best books to read in October: new paperbacks from Zadie Smith, Thomas Pynchon and Francis Spufford
Looking for a new reading recommendation? Here are some brilliant new paperbacks, from a time-travelling fantasy novel to an eclectic essay collection*** Continue reading...
Burnham careful before Zelensky meeting but promises Ukraine won't leave 'empty handed'
The UK's prime minister meets with Volodymyr Zelensky after a rocky week for the Ukraine president.
US inflation rose to 3.7% in September in blow to Republicans before midterms
Final inflation report before voters go to polls comes amid widespread anger over cost of living under TrumpSend us your questions on how the US economy is shaping the midterm electionsRepublicans are entering the midterm elections with the highest rate of inflation since the spring, according to a government report released on Wednesday.US price increases reached an annual rate of 3.7% in Septem…
France’s students are angry about more than crumbling classrooms and missing teachers
Beneath a wave of school protests in France lies a more existential worry: the future prospects of an entire generation• Don’t get This Is Europe delivered to your inbox? Sign up hereSay what you will about France’s high schools, they still produce world-class slogan writers. Here’s a brief selection spotted during three weeks of blockades and marches over chronic teacher shortages, overcrowded c…
Murder arrest after death of man in Broadstairs
Kent Police says a 61-year-old man from the local area has been arrested on suspicion of murder.
I went to a Jamaican Patois class. Why was I so scared to speak it?
Centuries of historical baggage surrounds this form of speech. But I’m vowing to overcome shame and connect with this part of my cultureDon’t get The Long Wave delivered to your inbox? Sign up hereRecently, my sister sent me and my mum a graphic promoting a Jamaican Patois (or Patwa) class on Instagram, organised by British teacher and author Naia Lewis. It was unlike anything I’d ever seen befor…
World's oldest shipwreck found off Turkish coast
The world's oldest shipwreck has been discovered off the coast of Turkey, according to archaeologists.
Semenyo 'froze' after alleged racist abuse, court told
A Liverpool fan denies racially aggravated behaviour during a match against Bournemouth in 2025.
New York City moves to ban horse-drawn carriages
Mamdani and city council leader agree on ban that would make it illegal to operate horse-drawn carriages in the cityMayor Zohran Mamdani and the leader of the New York City council have agreed to ban horse-drawn carriages from the city, a popular tourist attraction that has faced widespread scrutiny.Mamdani has agreed to back a bill supported by Julie Menin, the speaker of the New York City counc…
Jewish leaders call for Fontaines D.C. gigs to be cancelled
The five-piece punk band from Dublin are playing Heaton Park on 3 and 4 July 2027.
Watkins replaces injured Smithies in England squad
Kallum Watkins is called up as a late replacement to England's Rugby League World Cup squad after Morgan Smithies is forced to withdraw through injury.
Cocaine worth £1.6m seized from Glasgow flat
Two people were arrested over the find in Glasgow's Holm Street.
Danny Dyer in floating poo water protest on Thames
Along with the Sittingbourne and Sheppey MP, Dyer is calling for water companies to be nationalised.
‘English nationalist’ content creators film themselves in asylum seekers’ house
Video posted online shows men entering home through unlocked door and claiming to be looking for paperworkA Home Office accommodation provider has launched an investigation after “English nationalist” content creators posing as contractors filmed themselves entering a property housing asylum seekers.The video, titled “HMO Hunting in Leicestershire”, was posted to the Truthhurts101UK YouTube accou…
Unshackle workers from non-compete clauses
The restrictions on labour mobility hold back Britain’s growth and innovation
Merry squishmas: £10 squeezy banana on list of top festive season toys
Social media-driven craze puts ‘squishies’ up there with evergreen favourites such as Lego and Barbie, Hamleys saysA cartoonish banana so addictively squidgy that it is “really difficult to put down” is tipped to be among the must-have toys this Christmas, according to expert buyers at Hamleys.The £10 “slow-rise, squeezable, sensory” fruit taps into the “squishies” craze that is fuelling a high s…
The best electric heaters in the UK, from traditional stove-style units to modern smart models – tested
Want to heat just one room without firing up the boiler? We cosied up to 12 electric heaters to find the best for your home• The best hot-water bottlesAre you in need of a stopgap stand-in for your central heating? Or perhaps you’re looking for an efficient appliance to heat a small space. If so, investing in one of the best electric heaters can rid your home of the cold.Electric heaters range fr…
‘I must continue until I die’: inside the fight to bring Iran’s thriving art scene to the world
Amid economic sanctions and ongoing conflict, a new initiative is returning Iran’s artists to the international spotlightWhen the call came early one morning, Tehran resident Elham Issari knew it must be urgent. The voice on the line was offering something precious. “Miss Elham,” he said excitedly, “I have a single tube of white paint! It’s overpriced and I know it’s overpriced but, if you want i…
Football Daily | Martínez lets rip as United’s dirty laundry gets a very public airing
Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now!As ringing endorsements from the punditocracy go, not being quite as terrible as they were against Spurs was just about the best Manchester United could hope for after Atlético saw out a fairly routine 2-0 Bigger Cup win in Madrid on Tuesday night. In the opening minute, though, United were every bit as terrible and more as they had been on Satur…
Ukraine blindsided by Starlink throttling restrictions and intelligence gaps
Kyiv’s forces experience connectivity problems on Elon Musk’s satellite network.
Russell Brand was ruthless, calculated and manipulative sexual predator, court told
Comedian faces three charges of rape, three of sexual assault and one of indecent assault against six womenRussell Brand was a ruthless, calculated and manipulative sexual predator who used his celebrity status and force to rape and assault women, a court has heard.The 51-year-old comedian is alleged to have had an “insatiable desire” to get what he wanted and treated women as a means to an end,…
Driving test waits fall to two-year low - but still average 20 weeks
Learner drivers in September had to wait an average of 19.7 weeks, or around five months, for a practical test.
Red light jumping cyclists offered film over fine
Cyclists caught riding through reds may now get the option of watching an educational film instead of a fine.
Long Nights in the Sound Forest: Highlights from Skaņu Mežs 2026
Daryl Worthington returns to Latvia’s Skaņu Mežs, where sets from Cities Aviv, KMRU, Sophia Djebel Rose and more provide a much-needed sonic salve Sofi, photo by Artūrs Pavlovs It’s deep into the closing night of Skaņu Mežs 2026 and Cities Aviv, aka Wilbert Gavin Mays, is on the edge of the stage pointing insistently through the darkness at the speakers and urging the sound technicians to turn th…
Rare banknotes donated to charity shop sell for more than £85,000
Volunteers at the shop noticed the potential significance of the collection and passed it on to experts.
Russell Brand was a 'sexual predator', says prosecution as rape trial begins
The actor and comedian has pleaded not guilty to three counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault and one of indecent assault.
Australia's first-ever Michelin stars go to 11 restaurants in one state
All of the spots are in South Australia, reportedly because the state government paid for incognito inspectors to visit.
How we lost our appetite for eat-the-rich satire
Tom Cruise’s latest film could lose $250m (£190m) – could one reason be that audiences are tired of Hollywood telling them what they already know about the super-rich?It seems as if nobody can decide who should shoulder most of the blame for the recent box office flop of Digger.Was it the ousted Warner Bros film executives Mike De Luca and Pam Abdy, whose love of big-budget auteur cinema usually…
NASA to Discuss Artemis Acceleration, Status of Upcoming Moon Missions
NASA will provide an update on its plans to return American astronauts to the surface of the Moon by 2028 at 2 p.m. EDT, Friday, Oct. 23, at the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Learn where to watch online: https://www.nasa.gov/live Participants in the briefing include: The update will include details about NASA’s Artemis III […]
Closer EU trade ties greater prize for UK than making separate deals, minister says
Exclusive: Douglas Alexander, on trade delegation to India, talks up economic benefits of joint trading arrangements with EuropeUK politics live – latest updatesBritain will benefit from much closer trading relations with the EU even if that means giving up its ability to negotiate free trade agreements, the Scotland secretary has said.Douglas Alexander helped negotiate deals with India and the U…
Burnham - Rosebank and Jackdaw oil and gas decisions coming 'shortly'
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has urged the prime minister to stop "faffing about" with the North Sea oil and gas fields.
Pope thanks wellwishers for prayers after cancer operation
Pope Leo has thanked wellwishers for their prayers after his cancer operation.
Big scorelines, one-sided games - are Women's World Cup play-offs working?
The ease in which England saw off Greece in round one of the Women's World Cup qualifying play-offs showed just how inefficient the structure currently is.
Premier League star 'froze' after alleged racial abuse, court hears
Footballer Antoine Semenyo "froze" after he was allegedly racially abused by a fan during a Premier League match last year, a court has heard.
Uber begins self-driving robotaxi trial in Manchester
Company hails first step in rolling out technology across UK as first autonomous vehicles take to city’s streetsUber has begun a trial of autonomous vehicles on the streets of Manchester as it looks to bring robotaxis to cities around the UK.The first self-driving cars are operating, using the technology of its partner firms Pony and Verne, with whom Uber recently launched Europe’s first autonomo…
Woman died after suffering 55% burns when paint can exploded in fire
Katie Louise Marshall suffered sever burns to her body as a result of the fire.
‘Ugly’ jump in US inflation, driven by gasoline prices, in blow to Trump before midterm elections – business live
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, including the IMF meeting in Thailand and the IEA’s new oil market reportFull story: US inflation rose to 3.7% in SeptemberGlobal financial system is failing developing countries, says Ed MilibandUK government borrowing costs are dropping this morning, which will please John Healey and the IMF alike!The yield, or interest rate, on UK 10-…
Sally Rooney says she can no longer sell books in the UK because of Palestine Action support
Irish writer of Normal People says she can no longer receive royalties from British sales because of her support for groupSally Rooney has said she is being forced to withdraw her books from sale in the UK because of her support for the banned organisation Palestine Action.The Irish novelist, whose books include Normal People and Conversations With Friends, said her public support for the direct…
Jess Cartner-Morley on fashion: this season’s vibe is lady who lounges - not lunches
Think boucle jackets with low-waisted jeans, silk blouses with masculine trousers, pencil skirts with wellies …It always makes me feel a tiny bit queasy when looking “ladylike”, as a trend or a vibe or whatever, comes into fashion. How does it make sense to spend our hard-earned paychecks cosplaying as women of lunches and leisure?You can’t deny these clothes are cute, though. A boucle jacket can…
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time preview – Link faces his scariest challenge yet: the 4K era
The kingdom of Hyrule has been prettified, the soundtrack is newly orchestrated and our hero feels strikingly different under the thumbs … we play a hands-on demo of Nintendo’s Switch 2 remake of a 1998 game-changerWhen beloved art is revisited and revised, a familiar cry is often heard: “You’re ruining my childhood!” But with Nintendo’s Switch 2 remake of Ocarina of Time, there are also liveliho…
He linked Saudi Arabia to Silicon Valley. Then OpenAI found a bug wrapped in toilet paper
Arrest of computer engineer Abdulrahman Alfozan has shocked tech figures in Saudi Arabia, where he is deeply connected
US inflation jumps to 3.7% as Iran war drives up prices
Rebound in fuel costs has piled pressure on voters ahead of midterm elections
Mecanydd a ffugiodd MOT cyn gwrthdrawiad a laddodd tri yn cael gorchymyn cymunedol
Mae Neil John Lewis wedi cael gorchymyn cymunedol ar ôl cyfaddef iddo ffugio MOT car cyn y gwrthdrawiad a laddodd dri o bobl.
Anthropic warns small AI models could self-replicate through IoT devices
"Small weight-based replicators" could usher in a new generation of computer worms.
US inflation rises more than expected ahead of midterm elections
The pace of price rises increased to 3.7% in the year to September, driving by higher motor fuel costs.
‘Through the gate’: how sporting mentors can lead prisoners down a different path | Cath Bishop
Organisations such as 180 Project and Prison Run are helping to prepare prisoners for release with a fresh view on life on the outsideOn the day 700 prisoners in England and Wales were released early, I was driving to Wolverhampton for an event organised by the not-for-profit group ConnectSport. It was to celebrate local sports clubs and initiatives that “help young people believe in themselves a…
French minister accuses Elon Musk of ‘online harassment campaigns’ against European leaders
Jean-Noël Barrot criticises X owner in speech attacking foreign efforts to destabilise country before 2027 electionFrance’s foreign minister has accused Elon Musk of using his social media platform to orchestrate “massive online harassment campaigns” against European leaders as he took aim at foreign efforts to destabilise the country before next year’s presidential election.Speaking at an Organi…
What we know about the Pope's lung cancer diagnosis
The Pope is recovering in hospital after a successful surgery to remove part of his right lung.
Cliftonville's League Cup win overturned by NIFL
Cliftonville's hopes of a domestic treble are over after they were stripped of their Women's League Cup title for fielding two ineligible players in the final.
‘From liabilities to goldmines’: refineries eye record profits from diesel shortage
Firms turning crude oil into the ‘workhorse’ fuel stand to gain most despite economic fallout from record pricesBusiness live – latest updatesDays after Donald Trump announced a deal to import Russian diesel into the US in an effort to lower soaring pump prices, the world’s energy watchdog has warned that the global fuel shortage will drag into 2027.Trump’s temporary sanctions reprieve was critic…
Sutton reject League One approach for boss Agutter
Sutton United say they have rejected an approach from an unnamed League One club for manager Chris Agutter.
Pope's cancer diagnosis leaves Catholics questioning what comes next
With few details so far, it is unclear what might need to change for a Pope who has been focused on stability.
Guinea-Bissau denies it has approved controversial vaccine trial in newborns
Health minister says government ‘did not authorize’ Danish-led hepatitis B trial in babies backed by RFK JrGuinea-Bissau has not approved the controversial hepatitis B study in newborns that would be funded by the US government and private partners, the African country’s minister of health said on Tuesday.The study, which would not investigate the safety or effectiveness of vaccines but would ins…
Hidden video recording device found in cabin of Australian navy ship
Australia's military confirms the device had been discovered, after a senator reports being contacted with allegations of concealed cameras on the ship.
NFL star Tyreek Hill’s estranged wife awarded $500,000 damages in battery trial
Receiver liable for two counts, not liable on eight othersLakeeta Vaccaro alleged abuse by NFL receiverA Miami jury on Tuesday found Tyreek Hill liable for two counts of battery but not liable for the eight remaining claims made by Lakeeta Vaccaro – ending the high-profile civil trial involving the NFL wide receiver and his estranged wife.Hill, who has played for the NFL’s Kansas City Chiefs and…
China beat GB to women's team sprint gold
Great Britain's women have to settle for silver after being beaten by China in the women's team sprint final at the Track Cycling World Championships in Shanghai.
Jury out in trial of police officer accused of island rapes
Carmichael John Williamson, 32, from Shetland, is on trial at the High Court in Edinburgh.
Quiz: Do you remember the big names who took aim at football club chiefs?
As Lisandro Martinez launches a blistering attack on the Manchester United hierarchy, do you remember these famous past examples of well-known football figure calling out leadership figures?
The Download: faking blood and the future of batteries
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. The US military’s race to make fake blood In February 2007, a US military helicopter carrying blood to a field hospital was shot down in Iraq, killing all seven crew members.…
'Heartbroken' family 'in complete shock' after man charged with murder of grandmother
The family of a grandmother found fatally injured near Bristol say they "remain in complete shock" after a man was charged with her murder.
Winter of the Crow review – Lesley Manville magnificently on edge in intriguing cold war thriller
Manville’s academic psychologist finds herself trapped in a tower block wasteland in 1980s Warsaw. Bizarre and surreal details add to the sinister vibePart cold war thriller, part Kafkaesque reverie, this movie takes us back to the sinister drear of Poland in 1981, when General Jaruzelski has just introduced martial law in reaction to the dangerous new mood of freedom occasioned by the Solidarity…
Europe’s defence stocks send a geopolitical distress signal
Even when governments do sign big cheques, it takes a while for defence contractors to ramp up production
Children killed in arson attack named - as family calls for culprit to 'own up'
Two children who died in an arson attack at a home in Ireland have been named as Callum and Jayden, as their family and police urge anyone with information to come forward.
Civil servant faked illness with make-up to juggle five jobs, court hears
Kashim Chowdhury is accused of fraudulently juggling multiple government jobs while working from home.
Sale winger Roebuck signs deal to end of 2028-29
Sale Sharks winger Tom Roebuck signs a new deal to remain with the Prem club for a further two years.
Green Party split widens after deputy leader says controversial vote must be ‘respected’
Mothin Ali says member-led democracy is ‘great strength’ after conference passes contentious motion
Driver on 'autopilot' before bus crashed into bridge
The experienced driver ignored low bridge warnings before the crash, Manchester Crown Court hears.
Ukrainian on trial in Germany over gas pipeline bombing
The trial has begun of a Ukrainian man accused of leading an elaborate plot to blow up an undersea pipeline carrying Russian gas to Germany.
‘A big responsibility’: Clifton Suspension Bridge master hails £7.6m renovation
Engineer Tristan Ralph describes task of maintaining and running iconic Bristol structure without public moneyThe job does not give the holder age-old perks such as the right to drive sheep across the great structure but the title – “bridge master” does have a certain ring to it.“I don’t tend to say I’m the bridge master when I’m at a party,” said Tristan Ralph, the current holder of the title. “…
Animal life may be far older than its most ancient fossils – here’s how we uncovered its hidden history
Scientists have long debated how old animal life is.
Operation Vivaldi: success of Ukraine’s counteroffensive shows it has learned to manoeuvre on a drone-filled battlefield
Ukraine’s military has scored a significant recent success. But what does it mean for the war?
Councils that restrict harmful advertising won’t lose out on profits
Some councils are restricting advertising for carbon-intensive forms of consumption in publicly controlled spaces to avoid undermining health or environmental goals.