Reform faces questions over candidate vetting after undercover filming
Reform UK says the party has "improved and prioritised its vetting procedures".
URSY.NEWS / The day in headlines
Thursday 15 October 2026
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India's 'cockroach' protesters set to return despite police crackdown
The youth-led movement plans a fresh Delhi protest after mass detentions last week and the jailing of two leaders.
Porn showing choking or incest to be banned from early November, government says
The move follows a review into pornography regulation in 2025 by Conservative peer Baroness Gabby Bertin
Are student protests being manipulated ahead of France's presidential election?
France's prime minister has suggested that student anger is being weaponised, as the unions and other protesters prepare to take to the streets too.
I find it quite demoralising in store - why I do all my shopping online
After Primark announced plans for home delivery, we hear from women who never go into clothes stores.
Multiple fatalities after school shooting in Oregon
Multiple fatalities have been reported after a school shooting in Oregon, according to Sky's US partner NBC News.
O'Neill defiant in defeat but Celtic's 'flat-track bullies' fail another big test
Celtic have now lost two Europa League group games, as well as two derbies - but Martin O'Neill is adamant he can see positive signs.
Sparks fly at the Celebrity Traitors round table and a 'terrifying' death march
The celebrities turn on each other at the round table, and have to beat the death marchers for their mission.
Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekend
Henderson back on Merseyside, Farke threatens more misery for Carrick and Forest are a threat to ArsenalPremier League top scorers | Follow us on TikTokA lively reception awaits the former Liverpool midfielders Jordan Henderson and Xabi Alonso at Everton and, in the case of the former, any jeers can be considered an unintentional tribute. They will speak of what the 36-year-old is able to produce…
Lee Child backs launch of reading scheme to send prisons half a million books
The Jack Reacher author, the UK’s first prison reading laureate, said drive to improve literacy skills was a practical way to address reoffending and support rehabilitationNearly half a million books will be distributed across prisons in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland this autumn, in a campaign backed by bestselling thriller writer Lee Child.The initiative, delivered by the Reading…
Trump’s new press secretary says it’s ‘unknown’ how much she’ll deal with media
Katie Zacharia tells Guardian her first, widely panned, press briefing followed six-day sprint to appoint her to key roleDonald Trump’s new White House press secretary says it is “unknown” how much she will engage with the press, or hold briefings with reporters, as she faces mounting questions over her legal credentials.In a brief interview with the Guardian on Thursday, Katie Zacharia detailed…
Minus 17 to European dreams as Bournemouth fairytale continues
It was a night 127 years in the making as Bournemouth added another chapter to their fairytale with victory in their first-ever European home game.
KDE turns 30 with Plasma 6.8, remote upgrades, and an X11 farewell
KDE celebrates 30 years with a new Plasma release, a farewell to X11, and a movie.
Labour's M4 relief road U-turn and police officer bitten by attacker
A review of the front page stories from the daily and weekly newspapers in Wales.
The hero dinner lady who died shielding five children in the Aberfan disaster
As coal slurry engulfed the school, the dinner lady threw her body on five children, protecting them.
'People call them pervert glasses': Blind users fear backlash over smart tech
Concerns about the use of smart glasses are having an affect on visually-impaired users.
Farmer says hosting 4G mast is a 'nightmare' as fees cost him thousands
Alan Watson says farmers are being "bullied" into terms between telecoms operators and landowners.
Burnham to urge Swinney to work with him on devolution during Scottish visit
The prime minister will speak on his first substantive trip to Scotland since moving into Downing Street.
Multiple people, including children, injured in elementary school shooting in Oregon
Number of people injured at scene was not clear, as police say suspected shooter is dead at the sceneMultiple people, including children, were injured in a shooting at an elementary school in Bend, Oregon, on Thursday, police confirmed in a press conference.Police responded to reports of on active shooting at the Silver Rail elementary school on Thursday afternoon. Moments after police arrived on…
Cable and camera: selfies in 1970s Handsworth
Nearly 50 years ago in inner-city Birmingham, photographers Derek Bishton, Brian Homer and John Reardon set up an impromptu studio in the street and invited their neighbours along. With no camera phones in 1979, long cable releases gave participants the power to decide how they wished to be seen and represented. The project’s original aim was to counter negative media images of Handsworth and its…
Plex now helps sell movie theater tickets
Discovery data from Plex users will help studios, advertisers.
Bus hits train stopped on French side of Channel Tunnel, with 19 injured
Two people were severely injured and evacuated by helicopter but no one's life appeared to be in danger, officials said.
Trump weighs easing restrictions on Russian and Iranian ‘shadow fleet’
A White House desperate to lower fuel costs ahead of US midterm elections could allow blacklisted vessels back into global trade
Hegseth’s dubious low-T screening may flag up to 25 percent of the Army
Medical experts explicitly recommend against blanket screenings.
Evanilson shocks Sturm Graz to spark Bournemouth’s first home win in Europe
An impossible dream realised in the Vitality staging European football, and the Europa League is becoming an oasis for Bournemouth. No wins yet in the Premier League but in beating Sturm Graz to follow victory at Real Sociedad should ease the domestic pressures on Marco Rose. A pair of Brazilians secured club history on the gala night, Evanilson’s first-half header followed by Rayan’s close-range…
Rally champion Evans gets hero's welcome in home county
Elfyn Efans was greeted by crowds as he drove in Dolgellau with the first minister, after visiting his old school.
Nineteen injured in minibus accident on Eurotunnel loading platform
Five people seriously hurt after incident involving vehicle carrying HGV drivers in Calais, say French authoritiesNineteen people have been injured after a minibus was involved in an accident at the loading platform of the Eurotunnel near Calais, French authorities have said.Five people were severely injured though no one’s life appeared to be in danger, the local prefect said in a statement. Con…
Lockerbie accused's alleged confession can be used in trial, US judge rules
Defence lawyers claim Abu Agila Mas'ud Kheir Al-Marimi was forced by three masked men to make the confession while in custody in Libya.
Targeted ads delivered 0-click exploits to install mercenary malware
The incident is likely 1st confirmation of mercenary spyware delivered by targeted ads.
They asked for 80 homes – she gave them 157! Council-housing miracle named Britain’s best new building
Rising from bluebell woodlands and framed by rolling hills, this cluster of pink and brown brick towers in Croydon is a bittersweet winner of the prestigious RIBA Stirling prizeIf Andy Burnham is looking for inspiration for his great “council housebuilding comeback”, he would do well to visit Croydon. There, nestled into a steeply sloping site, sheltered by a canopy of mature trees, stands a clus…
Above the 911? Porsche previews a new mid-engined supercar.
Porsche’s turnaround plan for 2035 involves less volume but more expensive cars.
Why Harry and Meghan's UK relaunch felt so much like a royal engagement
The Duchess of Sussex has not done anything like the day of events in Nottingham for several years on British soil.
Swansea celebrate first season win at new St Helen’s
Swansea celebrate a first Super Rygbi Cymru (SRC) trophy victory by beating leaders Cardiff 26-3 in driving rain in the second game at the revamped St Helen’s.
London housing project wins top architecture award
Lion Green Road in Coulsdon was recognised for the way it responds to its surroundings.
Klara and the Sun review – Taika Waititi’s manic pixie dream robot sci-fi is a sentimental mess
The director of Hunt for the Wilderpeople and Jojo Rabbit turns Kazuo Ishiguro’s AI fable into a twee, tiresome tale of love and griefTaika Waititi detonates an explosion of postmodern quirkiness and ironic dorkiness in this unbearably mannered, unspeakably acted film. It’s a slice of sentimental whimsy-futurism and non-satire, adapted by Waititi from the Kazuo Ishiguro novel, which winds up sayi…
Houthi missiles strike Saudi-led coalition forces HQ at presidential palace in Aden
Witnesses report at least six explosions near palace used by Yemen's internationally recognized governmentAt least six explosions struck on Thursday near the palace used by Yemen’s internationally recognized government in the port city of Aden, witnesses said.An official told the Associated Press that at least two people were killed, and Iran-backed Houthi rebels based in northern Yemen quickly c…
Meta and Apple team up on AI model tailored for Mac computers
Partnership between Big Tech rivals offers ‘open’ system that users can download to their own devices
NASA to Help Unlock Mysteries of Mars’ Moons in Upcoming Mission
NASA is playing an important role in JAXA’s (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) MMX (Martian Moons eXploration) mission, to advance our understanding of Mars’ moons and build on the agency’s long history of exploring the Red Planet. The mission aims to characterize and determine the origin of Mars’ moons Phobos and Deimos and deliver a sample […]
Bullets hit microwave and wall in shooting targeting young child, court hears
A woman and her son were asleep when two bullets were fired into their home in Pyle.
Mother of Henry Nowak killer could be deported
Kiran Kaur was found guilty of assisting an offender and was jailed for three years in July.
Kane poised to extend Bayern stay - Friday's gossip
Harry Kane is close to signing a new deal at Bayern Munich, Arda Guler agrees a new contract with Real Madrid, Liverpool are leading the race for Bournemouth's Alex Scott, plus more.
France drops opposition to UK being included in ‘Made in Europe’ legislation
British government must however align with the European Union’s position over tariffs on Chinese EVsFrance has dropped its opposition to the UK being included in the EU’s “Made in Europe” legislation as long as the British government aligns with the bloc’s position over tariffs on Chinese EVs.France on Thursday came round to backing Germany, which has always supported the UK’s calls to be designa…
Sutton's predictions v boxer & Ipswich fan Fabio Wardley
BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on boxer and Ipswich fan Fabio Wardley, plus the BBC readers and AI with his predictions for this weekend's Premier League fixtures.
Europa League: Lyon take down Crystal Palace, Cissè’s Milan hat-trick sinks Salzburg
Sage loses 3-2 to former side; Leverkusen go topAlphadjo Cissè lights up 4-0 away victoryCrystal Palace’s Pierre Sage suffered a frustrating Europa League defeat as his side lost 3-2 to his former employers Lyon at the Groupama Stadium.Corentin Tolisso opened the scoring for the hosts and Ernest Nuamah doubled Lyon’s advantage late in a first half void of any shots on target for the visitors. Con…
Noah Sadiki stunner earns Sunderland dramatic late win against Torreense
Three minutes into stoppage time Noah Sadiki hurdled a set of advertising hoardings sprinted across a running track and hurled himself at the jubilant Sunderland fans.Just as those supporters’ long awaited party in Portugal had looked in peril of falling a little flat, the Democratic Republic of Congo midfielder capitalised on excellent work from Enzo Le Fée and Granit Xhaka to lash home an eye-c…
Letters with 'suspicious substances' sent to US election offices
A number of states have confirmed they were targeted by the mailings, including Oklahoma, Ohio and Louisiana.
Anthropic grants non-profit METR ‘employee-like’ access to monitor AI risks
CEO Dario Amodei has made bringing in external evaluators one of his main proposals to address safety concerns
Martínez apologises to Manchester United’s director of football Wilcox after outburst
Defender says sorry after talks with Michael CarrickAny disciplinary action will not be made public by clubLisandro Martínez has apologised for claiming that Jason Wilcox, Manchester United’s director of football, failed to strengthen sufficiently in the summer window after discussions with the manager, Michael Carrick, and executive on Thursday.While any disciplinary action taken against him wil…
What did the Liberty Bell sound like? Science is on the case.
Researchers hunted for clues in modal analysis of 20th-century replica bell at Penn State Behrend.
Farage accused of ‘protecting’ Reform candidate over racist slurs against David Lammy
Exclusive: ITV investigation shows leader stood by mayoral candidate who said Labour MP should ‘go home to the Caribbean’Nigel Farage was told by a senior Reform official that he was “protecting” a high-profile mayoral candidate accused of making racists comments about David Lammy, an undercover investigation has revealed.The latest footage from an undercover investigation by ITV also shows Sarah…
Just what damage can the emissions from a new fossil fuel facility cause? A new tool has estimates
From crop failures to coral bleaching, a new tool developed by climate scientists aims to predict in detail the impacts of each megatonne of carbon emissionsWant to get more charts in your inbox every fortnight? Sign up for The Crunch hereThe emissions from a single coalmine expansion might not seem like a lot when compared with the scale of global emissions, which are measured in gigatonnes (tha…
Black Sea drone attacks enter NATO country's territorial waters for first time
Suspected Russian drones attack chemical tanker within Romanian waters.
‘I couldn't breathe’: Russell Brand trial hears from first alleged victim - The Latest
Former comedian Russell Brand is on trial facing multiple charges of rape and sexual assault against six women, spanning a decade from 1999 to 2009. On Thursday the court heard evidence from a woman who alleged Russell Brand told her “it’s just fun” as he raped her at the 1999 Labour party conference. He denies all the allegations against him. Lucy Hough speaks to senior national news editor Aaro…
'Fantasist' guilty of Airbnb murder to exact 'brutal and fatal revenge' after rejection
An "fantasist" has been found guilty of murdering a woman who rejected him at an Airbnb to exact “brutal and fatal revenge".
Microplastics in water aren’t inert and make damaging chemicals on their own
Its effect on people remains an ongoing question.
The Celebrity Traitors: episode five – live
Who will survive the deadly game of hide and seek in the woods? Join us here for every single moment of treachery and backstabbing Let’s see where everyone is.Maya Jama – TRAITOR. So far, absolutely ruthless. I’m genuinely terrified of her. Continue reading...
Troy Aikman addresses reported rift with Joe Buck and says he is leaving ESPN
Former QB says he is looking ‘for next landing spot’Aikman and Buck said to have argued over contractsLongtime Monday Night Football announcer Troy Aikman said he is looking for his “next landing spot” with his ESPN contract set to expire after February’s Super Bowl.“I’ll broadcast through this season, and I’ll be a free agent at the end of the year and kind of see what happens,” Aikman said…
Neanderthals capable of both violence and care, bones from Iraqi cave suggest
Neanderthals were not the unintelligent cave dwellers of popular imagination, but may have been capable of showing both violence and care, researchers who have discovered bones dating back 75,000 years have said.
Trump cancels Pentagon plans to livestream firing squad execution
8 in 10 Americans opposed the Pentagon's plans, a Thursday poll showed.
An Australian band’s ‘unreal’ journey to break a gig world record
The dream rock band called Fathom travelled roughly 700km across Australia by car, helicopter and plane to play nine shows in 12 hours.
Wes Streeting urges US to back Ukraine on visit to Washington after Starlink row
UK defence secretary trying to cool tensions and is arguing it is in America’s economic interests to support KyivWes Streeting urged the US to stand by Ukraine on his visit to the American capital and sought to cool tensions between the two countries in the wake of the Starlink row that is threatening to set back Kyiv’s war effort.The British defence secretary, giving a speech before a meeting wi…
Harvard endowment returns surge on back of AI and SpaceX investments
Ivy League university’s $68bn fund gained 27.1% in its second-best annual performance on record as private capital holdings rebound
Labour calls for M4 relief road, seven years after axing the plan
Seven years after the party axed the project, Labour says the Welsh government should build the road.
Martinez apologises for outburst and fined by Man Utd
Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez issues an apology following his controversial remarks criticising the club's hierarchy.
Chris Woakes: ‘It’s unacceptable seeing the way some England players have acted’
The Test stalwart on his surreal last stand at the Oval, his ‘shabby’ treatment by Rob Key and the vexed problem of cricket’s drinking cultureOn a rainy October afternoon, after his 20th season as a professional cricketer, Chris Woakes sits down at Edgbaston’s indoor nets and thinks of the advice that helped him when he was 17 and about to start a career in this consuming sport. “The words came f…
The water torture goes on at Thames. Sector-wide reform isn’t moving much faster | Nils Pratley
If ‘public control’ bit is delaying overhaul, that needs to be nailed down sharpish or continued uncertainty could be costlyIt is strange now to recall that Thames Water had a prominent slot on what was known as “Sue’s shit list” – the internal Labour dossier, compiled by Keir Starmer’s first chief of staff, Sue Gray, of potential crises that could erupt at short notice and force the incoming adm…
NASA Satellites Observe Historic 2026 El Niño
A phenomenon rarer than a solar eclipse and more powerful than any single storm system is unfolding this fall, and NASA is tracking it closely. El Niño is a natural climate pattern that emerges roughly every two to seven years marked by warmer-than-normal water temperatures in parts of the equatorial Pacific. NASA scientists are keeping […]
UK HRT shortages: which products are affected and what to do about it?
Experts say seeking alternatives that deliver the same dose of oestrogen by the same method is keyWomen in the UK are again facing shortages of some HRT products, with warnings they could persist for weeks. We take a look at the situation. Continue reading...
Suspected fly tippers shamed with online photos
Hillingdon Council has shared social media posts showing people allegedly dumping rubbish illegally.
Weekly quiz: Which star is lending his voice to Gromit?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?
Bankers and advisers set for £334mn easyJet payout
Fees make Apollo’s £5.7bn takeover of airline one of the City’s most lucrative acquisitions this year
It’s not the old two-party politics – but Labour and the Tories now know they can shun their populist challengers | Gaby Hinsliff
Though Burnham and Badenoch may still need the votes of Green and Reform supporters, both leaders have drawn clear lines in the sandAsk a straight question, get a straight answer. It’s how politics is supposed to work but almost never does, which is why on the rare occasions it happens the result can be faintly chaotic. What did Andy Burnham mean when he said – in response to a question from the…
Katie Price 'coached' alleged victim, court told
Kieran Hayler says claims were fabricated amid the breakdown of his marriage.
Bournemouth v Sturm Graz, Benfica v Celtic, and more: Europa League – live
⚽ Europa League updates from the 8pm BST kick-offs⚽ Live scoreboard | Read Football Daily | Email SimonHello world! We have 10 late Europa League games to get our teeth into tonight, plus eight in the Conference League and a token effort from Mansfield and Oxford in League One, any of which we might get distracted by if they look exciting enough. Bournemouth’s Marco Rose is hoping his team recove…
Watch: What does Starlink have to do with the Ukraine-Russia war?
Ukraine's president has told Elon Musk that any restriction on the Starlink's system cost lives.
Power Up: Roll Out Solar Arrays Boost Space Station Power Supply
From the International Space Station’s unique position 250 miles above Earth, the Sun is a vital source of energy. Solar power supports the station’s life support systems, daily activities, and hundreds of research investigations that improve life on Earth and prepare humans for deep space exploration. Over the past five years, NASA augmented the station’s […]
The Guardian view on Stormont: voters in Northern Ireland deserve more than an endless cycle of dysfunction | Editorial
After the executive’s failure to set a budget, and renewed culture-war confrontations, faith in the government’s ability to act in the common good is evaporatingLate last month, protesters deposited a sizable amount of foul-smelling green water on the steps of Stormont to draw attention to the appalling state of Lough Neagh, the largest freshwater lake in the British Isles. Years of agricultural…
Marvel fans to meet Welsh villain - complete with Cardiff accent
Lauren Morais will play villain Lisa Molinari in the new Disney+ superhero series VisionQuest.
Armed police arrest man on small Orkney island
Officers travelled to the island of Flotta and executed a warrant at around 16:15 on Thursday.
The Guardian view on food security: we have just-in-time, we need just-in-case | Editorial
Experts are warning that the UK is unprepared for crises. A refrigerator cyber-attack scare in France is the latest reminder of the risksWhat’s worrying French supermarket bosses should be prompting British ministers to action. On Sunday, hackers forced up the temperatures of refrigerators in hundreds of food stores across France to as high as 50C, resulting in waste and fires. Beyond the immedia…
Criminals stole $90mn of crypto by hiding password readers in USB-like devices
Ledger said theft from its secure wallets was ‘one of the most sophisticated attacks’ the industry has seen
Healey signals Budget bank tax raid
Chancellor points to looming ‘decisions’ as financial sector braces for rise in key levy
19 injured after Channel Tunnel collision between bus and train on French side
19 people have been injured after a collision between a bus and train on the French side of the Channel Tunnel.
Trans women no longer to be placed on female-only wards under new NHS England guidance
Rules mean single-sex wards, toilets and changing rooms will now be used by people based on their biological sexTrans women will no longer be placed on female-only wards under new NHS England guidance on single-sex spaces.The new rules, published on Thursday, mean single-sex wards, toilets and changing rooms will be used by people based on their biological sex, not their gender identity. Continue…
Banks expect to be hit in Budget tax raid
Senior banking executives have told the BBC they expect to be "on the menu" in a Budget tax raid later this month.
Matt Gaetz accused in suit of sex trafficking two women in Florida
Jane Does allege ex-congressman and two others coordinated ‘payments, drugs and travel’ for sexual actsThe Republican former congressman Matt Gaetz has been accused of participating in the sex trafficking of two young women in a civil lawsuit filed Thursday in district court in Florida.The allegations, which Gaetz denied in a statement to the Guardian, are the latest developments in a long-runnin…
'I'm as happy as I can be' - Soucek
Fit-again Tomas Soucek aims to play a leading role in helping West Ham get back to the Premier League after making an emphatic return to action.
Australia clinch thrilling World Cup opener against New Zealand
Australia beat New Zealand 24-22 in a dramatic Rugby League World Cup opener in Sydney, with debutant Jack Bostock scoring a hat-trick to see the hosts snatch victory late on.
What we know about the criminal investigation into US Congresswoman Ilhan Omar
The nature of the investigation is unclear but comes after officials cast doubt on her US citizenship.
Rocket Lab announces another delay for its medium-lift Neutron rocket
Rocket Lab announced the Neutron rocket in 2021, aiming for a first flight in 2024.
Risk of an AI crunch for stock markets is rising
The tremor seen this week could be a foretaste of things to come
Maduro pleads not guilty to new torture-related charges in New York
"I reject this document entirely," Maduro said in court, responding to newly added torture-related charges.
An autism diagnosis, but where’s the treatment? | Letters
Rebecca Hope Duncan says she has not received any help after being assessed as autistic, in response to Prof Peter Fonagy’s review of mental health, ADHD and autism services. Plus letters from Jeremy Seymour, John Bryant, Peter Deadman, Steve Bamford and another readerYour coverage of the Fonagy review concentrates on children and on the risk of diagnosing too readily (NHS at risk of ‘system fail…
Eritrean aggression must not be overlooked | Letter
Biruk Mekonnen, the Ethiopian ambassador to the UK, responds to an editorial on the war in TigrayYour attention to Ethiopia is welcome, but your editorial (8 October) presents an incomplete account of the crisis, framing Ethiopia’s national interests as sources of regional instability while insufficiently examining the actions of other actors.The opening reference to the Nobel peace prize is part…
Endless fun with a legendary book of placenames | Letters
Ian A Anderson reminds readers of The Meaning of Liff. Plus letters from Peter Lewis, John Davies, Penelope Fletcher, Phil Ivens and Chris SkelcherNeither Adrian Chiles, in his column about placenames (7 October), nor the writers of the follow-up letters (9 October) mentioned Douglas Adams and John Lloyd’s legendary 1983 dictionary of placenames, The Meaning of Liff, still in print.Not so long ag…
The UK must have digital sovereignty | Letters
The government must stop allowing foreign companies to have access to our sensitive data, writes Ian White. Plus a letter from Bill CawleyThe UK cannot become dependent on foreign AI technology that can be switched off at short notice, says George Williamson, head of the Alan Turing Institute (Report, 10 October). The growing opposition to Palantir, an American company, having government contract…
NASA to Conduct Low-Altitude Flights Over Texas Farmland
A NASA Dynamic Aviation A200 aircraft will conduct low-flying research flights over farmland near Transit, Texas, from Thursday, Oct. 22, through Monday, Nov. 9. These flights will measure gaseous and particulate emissions from animal feeding operations. Agricultural emissions represent an important and understudied part of Earth’s land and atmosphere systems. The FarmFlux mission will deploy […]
Nicolás Maduro tells New York court new torture allegations are ‘false’
Rewritten indictment accuses ex-Venezuela president and wife Cilia Flores of leading campaign of tortureNicolás Maduro insisted on Thursday during an appearance in a New York court that torture allegations in a rewritten drug trafficking indictment against the deposed Venezuelan president and his wife were “false accusations”.Maduro, shackled at the ankles, was brought to court to face the new ch…
Equality watchdog writes to Greens over 'Zionism is racism' motion
The party was reported to the Equality and Human Rights Commission by MPs and antisemitism campaigners.
Teacher jailed for taking upskirt photos of pupils
The former supply teacher also created sexualised AI images of pupils and shared them online.
Serb player banned until 2050 for tennis match-fixing
Stefan Milicevic is given a 24-year suspension from tennis - one of the most severe punishments outside of a lifetime ban - for match-fixing.
Trans patients to be placed on wards according to their birth sex in England
Transgender patients should placed on hospital wards according to their birth sex rather than their gender identity, according to new guidance.
The one that got away: Tom Willis back to show what England are missing
Bordeaux No 8 takes on Gloucester in Champions Cup to underline hole he will leave Borthwick for the World CupSwines are swirling above Twickenham, the cows have returned to their roots and hell is an icy sub-zero. Steve Borthwick has been given a free pass to pick one player based outside England. The consensus is that Jack Willis – Toulouse captain and two‑time Top 14 player of the season – wou…
Time’s up for the leap second as scientists swap it for the leap hour
Delegates from 69 countries approve clock changeover after decades of debate – but switch may not take effect for thousands of yearsAfter decades of discussion, quibbling and worrying about clocks in computer systems, the world’s official timekeepers have voted to replace what many viewed as a tiresome correction: the leap second. It’s time, they say, for the leap hour.Delegates from 69 countries…
Thames Water asks for £2.4bn more to avoid going bust this year or early 2027
Water company tells creditors it will not survive long enough to agree refinancing deal without more moneyThames Water has asked its creditors for another £2.4bn as the embattled water company comes close to running out of cash.The UK’s largest water company said on Thursday it needed another short-term cash injection because it would be unable to reach a longer-term deal to sort out its giant de…
NASA Welcomes All Ages, Experience Levels for Space Apps Challenge
Registration is open for the 2026 NASA Space Apps Challenge, a two-day global event on Saturday, Nov. 14 and Sunday, Nov. 15, where teams work to create solutions inspired by NASA’s most ambitious exploration goals and making use of the agency’s free and open data. The annual challenge, often called a hackathon, is an intensive, […]
Tro pedol ar gynllun i ddileu statws eglwysig Ysgol Cilgerran
Mae cynghorwyr Sir Benfro wedi gwneud tro pedol ar gynlluniau i newid statws eglwysig Ysgol Gynradd Cilgerran.
Pensioner pleads guilty to raping woman drugged by husband
Graham Brougham, 74, was one of the men invited to sexually assault victim while she was unconsciousA pensioner from Cheshire has pleaded guilty to the rape of a woman whose husband drugged her and invited other men to sexually assault her while she was unconscious.Graham Brougham, 74, pleaded guilty to rape at a hearing at Manchester Minshull Street crown court on Thursday afternoon. Continue re…
COP17: Tracking progress towards the UN’s 2030 nature targets
Countries will meet in Armenia this month to carry out the first global review of progress towards meeting key nature… The post COP17: Tracking progress towards the UN’s 2030 nature targets appeared first on Carbon Brief.
Barlinnie water disruption shows 'ageing' prison problems - watchdog
Inmates at HMP Barlinnie have experienced 'intermittent' issues with the water supply for a week.
Fantasist killed woman in 'brutal revenge attack'
Deepak Sandhu is found guilty of murdering Xiaoqing Ke in Earl's Court last December at Old Bailey.
‘A powerful act of imagination and self-affirmation’: experts on how to start writing a book
Thinking about writing a book and doing it are two very different things – so how to get started and follow through? At some point in their lives, many people are confronted with a big question: what if I wrote a book?Writing a memoir, murder mystery or steamy romance is an accomplishment. Like running a marathon or successfully filing your taxes, it speaks to grit, determination and hours of res…
John Healey poised to raise taxes on banks in budget
Exclusive: Chancellor to target sector in his first budget to help offset damage caused by Iran war on public financesJohn Healey is poised to tax Britain’s banks in his 28 October budget, to help offset the damage inflicted on the public finances by war in the Middle East, the Guardian understands.The chancellor is in Bangkok, where the International Monetary Fund has praised the UK’s progress t…
Street Fighter review – nostalgia only goes so far in junky fighting game movie
There are brief, simple pleasures in the inevitable new big screen take on the classic game but like the recent Mortal Kombat movies, it’s a largely incoherent messWe just had Resident Evil, Zach Cregger’s giddy, nasty, devilishly fun spin on Capcom’s popular zombie franchise. It gave us renewed hope (after Sonic the Hedgehog, The Last of Us and Fallout) that video game adaptations could be good,…
Scotcast - Are Burnham and Swinney really that different? - Politics Show
Political analysis with Lynsey Bews, Paris Gourtsoyannis and Adam Morris
Two 1960s London housing estates saved from demolition after decade-long battle
Change of council leadership hands reprieve to residents of architecturally celebrated developments in LambethTwo architecturally celebrated council estates in south London that have been under threat of demolition for more than a decade have been saved.Residents of Cressingham Gardens and the Central Hill estate have campaigned tirelessly for their homes to be saved, saying the low-density 1960s…
NASA Awards Enable Research, Technology to Build Future Workforce
NASA has selected 12 U.S. institutions to receive $12 million to accelerate academic research and technology development in support of the agency’s priorities for exploring the Moon, Mars, and deep space. Through NASA’s Minority University Research and Education Project (MUREP) Space Technology Artemis Research (M‑STAR) initiative, selected institutions will each receive up to $1 million […]
From a VR gay sauna to the gothic pile that inspired Cluedo – Fierce festival storms back
Venues across BirminghamAs Britain’s longest-running live art festival returns, get ready for late-night artist dinners, a show in a swimming pool and Faye Driscoll’s incredible rotating disintegrationThe phrase “two things can be true” is a frequent refrain in popular psychology and it’s also a frequent response, I find, to witnessing the farther reaches of live art. Hmm, is this performance con…
What happens when AI can read our minds?
Brain-computer interfaces are already being used to treat Parkinson’s disease and allow paralysed patients to operate computers
Repressive, secretive and highly militarised: Eritrea, the east African country facing UK visa ban threat
Country has not had an election in 33 years and has withdrawn cooperation with UK on migrant returnsEritrea, the east African country embroiled in a row with the UK over its refusal to accept the return of rejected asylum seekers and criminals, is considered one of world’s most secretive and repressive states, with reports of arbitrary detention and severe restrictions on freedom of expression, o…
Report: FTC probes Anthropic, OpenAI after Trump dismissed AI fears as “hoax”
FTC may fine AI firms on par with companies that delay data breach reports.
Severe drought declared and hosepipe bans in force - is your area affected?
Parts of southern England have entered "severe drought", while about 30 million people are under hosepipe ban.
COP17: Developed countries ‘fall far short’ of UN targets for nature finance
The amount of finance for nature delivered to date “falls far short” of what is needed to meet the UN’s… The post COP17: Developed countries ‘fall far short’ of UN targets for nature finance appeared first on Carbon Brief.
Cost of balancing Great Britain’s power grid reaches nearly £50m a day
Grid operator is paying huge sums to switch off windfarms in areas of excess electricity generation while turning on gas plants elsewhereThe cost of balancing Great Britain’s power grid has soared to near-record highs of almost £50m a day after windfarms were turned off due to bottlenecks in transmitting power around the country.The grid operator paid £47.9m on Wednesday to turn windfarms off in…
Eom has strength to move on after alleged racist abuse
Vitor Matos says Eom Jisung has the strength to move on from the alleged racial abuse which marred Swansea City's win at Millwall.
Baby girl found dead on shoreline given name by police
North Wales Police have named the baby Ceri and continue to appeal for the mother to come forward.
Lyon v Crystal Palace, Torreense v Sunderland, and more: Europa League – live
⚽ Europa League updates from the 5.45pm BST kick-offs⚽ Live scoreboard | Read Football Daily | Email MichaelPierre Sage is something of a Lyon man, a Lyonnais if you will. He was born an hour and a half away, played his entire amateur career on the outskirts of the city before starting his coaching journey at semi-pro side Lyon-Duchère, progressing to being a youth coach at Olympique Lyonnais in…
Failed IT student guilty of revenge attack murder
A jury at the Old Bailey heard Deepak Sandhu had become "obsessed" with his vicitm, Xiaoqing Ke.
Man with suitcase full of snakes stopped at German airport
The man, a Mexican firefighter, looked "nervous" as he tried to leave Cologne Airport, officials say.
Cult venue Prince Charles cinema ‘saved’ after lease renewal signed
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Red card, suspension and a conspiracy - what's up with Vini Jr?
Vinicius Jr speaks to the press after being handed a four-match ban following his red card against Villarreal.
British Cycling to act after 'toxic' survey responses
British Cycling is to launch an "action plan" following a survey in which some responses reportedly described its World Class Programme as "toxic".
Giovanni Leoni’s return from injury delayed in fresh blow to Liverpool
Defender sustained ACL injury on debut for clubIraola: ‘It is taking more time than we wanted’Giovanni Leoni’s Liverpool return has been delayed because of the severity of the knee injury sustained on his debut, Andoni Iraola has revealed.The central defender had been expected to resume team training during the recent international break but that schedule has been put back by about a month. Conti…
Singer or clanker? YouTube Music will tell you with new gen AI labeling.
The AI music labels are rolling out now in YouTube Music and will come to YouTube soon.
Just as Saint Nige thought it was safe to reappear, along comes pesky ITV | John Crace
How dare the channel reveal more racism and bigotry within Reform just as he was planning a press conference? Sometimes the world can be very unfair. As though life is just one cruel joke. How else to make sense of everything? For when the history books come to be written, Nigel Farage will go down as one of the century’s unluckiest politicians.Poor Nige. All he has ever wanted is a better Britai…
Walsh vomit & Ponga pain - the physical toll of World Cup opener
Australia's Reece Walsh exerted himself to the point of throwing up, while New Zealand's Kalyn Ponga tried to play on with a suspected broken arm in a dramatic Men's Rugby League World Cup opener.
Rewilding could help vulnerable islands keep pace with rising seas
Seabirds, native plants, and healthy reefs can help atolls build as seas rise.
The Amol Rajan Connection review – another wrong move after lasting one night in The Celebrity Traitors?
The broadcaster has bullet-proof confidence as he departs the BBC. But his first YouTube show with Gareth Southgate is nowhere near as radical as you’d expect – and he sounds like yet another tech guruWhatever you think of Amol Rajan, he can’t be accused of not dreaming big. In the clip trailing the launch of his YouTube project The Amol Rajan Connection, he acknowledges the seismic volatility of…
Lisa Nandy ‘minded to intervene’ in Sky’s £1.6bn purchase of ITV
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In Alberta, far-right populism fuelled by conspiracy theories and alienation drive bid to separate from Canada
Political scientist Jared Wesley tells The Conversation Weekly podcast what is driving separatist sentiment in the Canadian province of Alberta ahead of a referendum on October 19.
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Milei adviser claims UK being ‘colonised by Islam’ as Falklands row grows
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Neanderthal remains may be earliest human ancestor find killed by a spear
Adult excavated in an Iraqi Kurdistan cave died more than 70,000 years ago and bears ‘kill shot’ shoulder woundA smooth round hole in the shoulder blade of a Neanderthal who died more than 70,000 years ago may be the oldest evidence so far of a human ancestor being killed by a wooden spear.Archaeologists spotted the distinctive injury after excavating skeletal remains of the adult and other Neand…
Was Neanderthal life violent? This wound suggests lethal fighting was more common
A 75,000-year-old Neanderthal spear wound may be evidence violence shaped human life far earlier than thought.
Alex Scott quits Disney+ role as Women’s Champions League presenter
Scott walking away to focus on other projectsDisney+ was criticised after opening round this seasonAlex Scott has left her role as a presenter of the Women’s Champions League coverage on Disney+. It is understood it was Scott’s decision to walk away and focus on other projects, including her new show, One More Word WSL, which she works on with her fellow former England internationals Anita Asante…
Rigorous Analysis Confirms NASA’s Artemis II Heat Shield Performance
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‘Stranger than stranger-than-fiction’: how Lance Oppenheim made the year’s two buzziest films
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Trans people should use hospital spaces according to biological sex, NHS England says
New guidance says trans patients should be cared for on single-sex hospital wards or bays that align with their biological sex.
Cannabis doesn’t make you violent – despite what recent reports have claimed
A review found a link between cannabis use and violence, but weaknesses in the evidence make claims that users are twice as likely to be violent misleading.
Man guilty of killing teen in robbery attempt
Musa Salih, 19, is due to be sentenced for the Chatham murder in November.
Warren paints heavyweight unification picture for 2027
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Trump cancels Hegseth’s plan to livestream execution after backlash
US president overrules decision to broadcast execution of former soldier who carried out Texas mass shooting in 2009
Top health civil servant urged to play no role in clampdown on ADHD clinics
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Trump calls off livestream for Fort Hood shooter's execution by firing squad
Trump said some would "rather not watch" the execution of Nidal Hasan, the first military execution in over 60 years.
Watch new skateboarding speed world record of 151.83 km/h
27-year-old Spaniard Diego Poncelet sets new skateboarding speed world record at 151.83 km/h (94.34mph) set in Charlevoix, Quebec.
Football Daily | Guardiola returns to Manchester as City spin into dizzy mess against PSG
Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now!It is quite funny that PSG felt like the good guys at the Etihad Stadium but if we briefly detach ourselves from the notion that the European champions’ own sportswashing and cashsplashing has also done immeasurable damage to the beautiful game, then their 4-2 Bigger Cup shellacking of Manchester City was pure cinema, baby!I was stunned at readin…
Arrests made after couple and two children killed in arson attack in Waterford
Gardaí (Irish police) have arrested a man and a woman in connection with a suspected arson attack which killed four family members.
Trump cancels plan to livestream execution following global condemnation
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Farage defends Reform's vetting after councillors filmed making racist comments
The Reform leader says "you can't vet for future comments", after undercover filming of party activists.
London's mobile data demand outstrips capacity
Every area tested had slower network response times than the regulator Ofcom's target.
Frieze review – you’ll see more avant garde wonders in the Bake Off tent
Regents Park, LondonThis year’s art fair is a jumble sale of mediocre paintings for the super-rich, while its Masters sibling hawks dinosaur skulls and plundered artefacts. Welcome to the art market as its most grotesqueNaked people climb out of the earth and run around waving their arms and screaming, while someone with a bird’s head and wings plays the bagpipes. It’s my favourite artwork at thi…
Labour councils told to end agreements with Greens who do not condemn ‘Zionism is racism’ policy
Party chair calls on Labour groups to end local deals if Green councillors do not reject motion attacked as ‘antisemitic’UK politics live – latest updatesLabour councils who share power with the Greens have been told to terminate agreements if their Green partners do not condemn the party’s new “Zionism is racism” policy.Bridget Phillipson, the Labour chair, said groups working with Green party p…
How did Mars get its moons? Japan’s MMX space mission aims to solve the puzzle
Japan’s MMX mission will collect samples from Mars’ moon Phobos to determine its origin.
Firing squad execution of mass killer will not be livestreamed, Trump says
The firing squad execution of an ex-US army psychiatrist who killed 13 people in Texas will not be livestreamed, Donald Trump has said.
Chandra Finds Possible Origin of ‘Treble Clef’ Waves
A formation of radio waves looks remarkably like a treble clef in this Oct. 14, 2026, image from NASA’s Chandra X-Ray Observatory. Researchers used Chandra to find that the Treble Clef is likely caused by an outburst from a supermassive black hole, followed by a collision of two galaxy clusters. Read more about this discovery. […]
Is the US limiting Starlink in Ukraine? The risks could be catastrophic
The satellite technology is vital both on the battlefield and for defending Ukraine’s cities.
Large fire at former power station
Firefighters from 11 stations have been called to Fiddlers Ferry Power Station which closed in 2020.
Orbital Detail New Album, ‘Other’
The duo have also announced an extensive UK and European tour for spring 2027 Photo by Manja Williams Orbital have shared details of a new album, titled Other. Following on from 2023's Optical Delusion, the new record is preceded by lead cut 'Mother, Maiden & Crone'. The song, which you can listen to below, draws on influences from witchcraft and folklore, according to a press release, and featur…
'People talk themselves out of fostering'
Amy and James Vernon say becoming foster carers has been challenging but "really rewarding".
France and Germany to allow UK to join EU car policy if it aligns on China tariffs
Paris and Berlin strike deal on bloc’s ‘Made in Europe’ subsidy programme and combustion engine phaseout
'Bring it on': Flynn challenges Burnham on independence referendum
The SNP's Stephen Flynn tells his party's conference independence supporters are "winning the argument".
The little-known 14th century battle that has shaped English, Scottish and French relations
Why is the battle of Neville’s Cross (1346) one of the least publicly known but decisive battles in English history?
Brazilian Camara to join Haas for F1 debut in 2027
Brazilian Rafael Camara will join the US-based Haas team for his debut Formula 1 season in 2027.
Smalltown Supersound to Explore Norway’s 90s Minimal Noise Scene on New Compilation
Towards A Cosmic Music - Noise Minimalism, Norway, 1991-2001 features tracks by Deathprod, Lasse Marhaug and more Deathprod Smalltown Supersound will explore Norway's 90s minimal noise scene on a new compilation, Towards A Cosmic Music - Noise Minimalism, Norway, 1991-2001. Comprised of 10 tracks, the release features music by Deathprod, Lasse Marhaug, Supersilent, Elektro Nova and more. It will…
Palestine book co-written by Alana Hadid pulled from Random House just before release
Hadid and Jenan Matari withdraw book planned for young readers after disputes with editors over characterizations of 7 OctoberA book on Palestine for young readers was pulled at Penguin Random House just before its scheduled release, following editorial disputes between the publisher and the book’s Palestinian American authors over their account of Palestinian history.In November 2024, Random Hou…
20 of the best women’s shoes and boots for autumn, from ballet flats to knee-highs
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Infantino apologises to Fifa Council - but told he's still not fit to lead
President Gianni Infantino apologises to the Fifa Council for his World Cup sell-off plan - but is asked to go further.
Butthole Surfers’ ‘Piouhgd’ and ‘Humpty Dumpty LSD’ to be Reissued
Both albums have been remastered for their new vinyl pressings Photo by Kirk R. Tuck Butthole Surfers' albums Piouhgd and Humpty Dumpty LSD are being reissued on vinyl. Both have been remastered especially for their updated release, with the audio now available on streaming platforms and vinyl editions set to follow in December. It marks the third set of reissues of the band's material – the two…
Early humans in America endured climate chaos – new research
People who lived in New Mexico more than 20,000 years ago experienced rapid climate change.
Experts have voted to stop adding extra seconds to clock time – the outcome favours big tech
Additional seconds added to the clock will be abolished starting from 2027.
Russell Brand told woman ‘it’s just fun’ as he raped her, court hears
Southwark crown court jury is shown video of woman telling detectives about alleged attack in 1999A woman has alleged Russell Brand told her “it’s just fun” as he raped her in a hotel room at the 1999 Labour party conference, a court has heard.The alleged victim told detectives the comedian made her feel sick and dirty as he assaulted her despite her pleading: “Get off me, please stop. It hurts.”…
GB win two golds at Track World Championships
Great Britain claim gold in the women's team pursuit and the men's scratch race at the World Track Cycling Championships.
Vinícius claims he is targeted by referees and says flair players need protection
Madrid forward banned for four games after recent red‘In the end, the yellow cards always seem to go to Vini’Vinícius Júnior is not happy with how he is being treated by referees and wants more protection for talented players such as himself, Lamine Yamal and Julián Álvarez. Vinícius spoke out after Real Madrid’s 4-3 come-from-behind win at Roma in the Champions League on Wednesday. The Brazil fo…
AFC Wimbledon identify preferred investor
AFC Wimbledon say a preferred investor has been identified in their long-standing attempt to raise new capital.
Another man admits raping woman drugged by husband over 20 years
The husband is accused of inviting 13 other men to abuse her at their family home in Stockport.
Arsenal's injured Caldentey out for up to 10 weeks
Arsenal midfielder Mariona Caldentey is set to miss about two months of Women's Super League action because of a hamstring injury.
Canada expect landmark victory over Red Roses - Apps
Scrum-half Olivia Apps believes the time is right for Canada to end England's four-year unbeaten run when the teams meet on Friday
Champions League review: PSG’s benchmark, Viking uprising and an Italian-German dilemma
The competition returned after the international break as the reigning champions put on a devastating display and Italy looked for its next saviorFamous faces in the crowd for English teams’ home matches on Wednesday. While Prince William delighted in his beloved Aston Villa’s 6-0 romp over Fenerbahce, Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City homecoming was spoiled by Paris Saint-Germain showing they stil…
‘Don’t do this!’ Why Paul McCartney cares about looking shorter than John Lennon in Sam Mendes’ Beatles films
You’re Paul McCartney. So how come you’re still getting het up at a fictional version of you being marginally smaller than a fictional version of John Lennon?There has been a lot of discourse and conjecture surrounding Sam Mendes’s forthcoming Beatles biopics. Some of this is logical (will people really turn out to see four near-identical films on the same day?), some creative (what animal did th…
US lawmakers unveil bill to hold Wall Street’s ‘Epstein-connected’ bosses to account
Move comes as Senator Elizabeth Warren condemns Barclays response to questions over ex-boss’s ties to sex offenderUS lawmakers have unveiled a new bill to hold Wall Street’s “Epstein-connected” bosses to account for helping finance the late sex offender’s crimes.It came as top Democratic senator Elizabeth Warren condemned the UK bank Barclays for “dodging responsibility” over its failure to vet f…
Nandy 'minded to intervene' in Sky's £1.6bn takeover of ITV entertainment arm
The culture secretary says the deal could affect free expression in the media and the variety of Britain's news landscape.
Prince Charles cinema saved from potential closure
The cinema had faced an uncertain future, but has now signed a 25-year lease with its landlord.
Investors dump data centre bonds as AI borrowers face ‘Darwin moment’
Debt issued by AI infrastructure providers and neocloud companies has sunk towards stressed territory
Sacked Grand Theft Auto workers protest as company bosses quizzed at tribunal
An employment tribunal in Glasgow is hearing from bosses at Rockstar over the dismissal of 34 workers.
Gilmore urges Harlequins to continue improvement
Harlequins head coach Jason Gilmore urges his team to continue their recent improvement as they look to recover from a woeful start to the season.
I discovered a Roman fort in Wales – it may hold the key to the ancient Welsh legend of Macsen Wledig
I believe that it is part of a previously unidentified major arterial Roman road connecting modern Pembrokeshire with Ceredigion to the north.
Mother of Henry Nowak killer will be freed early from prison, Sky News understands
The mother of Henry Nowak killer will be freed early from prison, Sky News understands.
Yorkshire Wildlife Park to reopen after tiger attack
Yorkshire Wildlife Park is to reopen on Friday after a man was killed by a tiger.
Bring a bottle: Viennese dog owners told to dilute their pets’ urine to protect trees
Officials issue guidance saying the ammonia in animal urine should be watered down to stop it corroding barkA neighbourhood in Vienna has introduced guidelines for dog walking, including the use of bottled tap water to rinse away urine and protect vulnerable trees.Neubau, an up-and-coming, densely populated district dotted with cafes and galleries, rolled out the Schönes Gassi (nice dog walk) cam…
‘Fantastically special’: all 10 Victoria Crosses awarded to Royal Marines go on show for first time
Exclusive: Portsmouth Historic Dockyard’s new £15m permanent display tells tales of courage from conflicts such as Crimean and both world warsThey tell tales of bravery under fire, may lead to conversations about the UK’s place in the world and could prompt visitors to reflect on what they might have done if faced with the same perilous circumstances.All 10 Victoria Crosses (VCs) awarded to membe…
Charlotte Church to 'pause' wellness retreat and consider its future
The singer-songwriter bought the former home of Laura Ashley in 2021 and opened the retreat in 2023.
Nation-swappers show Rugby League World Cup is up for grabs in fiery opener | Angus Fontaine
Kalyn Ponga stars for New Zealand but Australia edge Sydney clash as tournament promises fireworks on the pitch as well as offUnder new rules introduced for this World Cup, nation-swapping is not only possible, it is virtually encouraged. And like the cheeseburger spring rolls at Allianz Stadium on Thursday night, it’s a culture clash that delights as many people as it offends. But based on the i…
Russell Brand accuser says alleged rape left her afraid she may be pregnant
The 51-year-old faces three counts of rape, three charges of sexual assault and one of indecent assault.
McKibbin one off lead with McIlroy in contention
Tom McKibbin is one shot off the lead and Rory McIlroy three further back after a weather-disrupted opening day of the DP World India Championship.
Controversial supermarket plan for Helensburgh waterfront rejected
The plan prompted fierce local opposition, including a community council seeking a judicial review.
Labour to end power-sharing with Green councils that back ‘Zionism is Racism’
Party orders local groups to terminate arrangements if partners do not condemn motion
Murder arrest after woman found stabbed to death
A woman in her 20s was found stabbed in the Newton Heath area of Manchester in the early hours.
Bielik sees Cardiff psychologist amid death threats claim
Cardiff City manager Brian Barry-Murphy describes the impact of alleged death threats on defender Krystian Bielik.
Labour could end local coalitions with Greens over Zionism policy
Labour says it will end power-sharing deals with councillors that do not disown the party's new stance.
Man admits raping woman drugged by her husband for over 20 years
A pensioner has admitted raping a woman who was drugged by her husband for more than 20 years.
‘A guy held a knife to my throat and said: play something normal!’ Richard Thompson on crazy crowds, his beloved beret and Sandy Denny’s driving skills
As he releases new album Hippies, Thugs and Heroes, the 77-year-old British folk legend answers your questions about Billy Connolly, Californian fish and chips and whether he nearly joined the EaglesBilly Connolly recalled being in a room with you, Sandy Denny, Nick Drake and John Martyn. Did you feel you were collectively doing something special? poscopyThat might have been at the Royal Festival…
Gold for GB women in team pursuit
Erin Boothman, Anna Morris, Millie Couzens and Josie Knight win gold in the women's team pursuit at the Track Cycling World Championships in Shanghai.
At least 33 pupils and teacher killed after school roof collapses in Pakistan
Rescue officials fear more people are buried under the debris in the north-western city of Peshawar.
Future of UK's largest telescope to be 'explored'
In July, it was announced that funding for Jodrell Bank Observatory would be axed from March 2028.
Severe drought declared in six areas of England as public water supplies under threat
Some reservoirs in south-east and south-west at critically low levels as water companies call for non-essential user bans on businessesA severe drought has been declared in six areas of England with some reservoirs at critically low levels, threatening public supplies.Parts of Devon, Cornwall, Dorset, Somerset, East Sussex and West Sussex have moved into severe drought, and urgent measures are be…
Stolen rural equipment worth £120k seized by police
Cars, vans, caravans and a horse box are among vehicles seized in Kent during the operation.
Israeli firm’s digital ads enabling installation of ‘zero-click’ spyware, researchers say
Discover-Tech’s Controlium software lets clients mass-profile internet users then covertly hack targets, say researchers at University of TorontoAn Israeli advertising agency has been serving millions of online adverts that allow “zero-click” spyware to be used against targets, researchers at a Canadian university have said.Citizen Lab, a digital investigations research unit at the University of…
GB's Bostock wins 'fantastic' scratch race gold
Great Britain's Matthew Bostock puts in a commanding performance to win the men's scratch race at the Track Cycling World Championships in Shanghgai.
Risman's GB 'Indomitables' inducted into Hall of Fame
The only Great Britain side ever to complete an away Test series against Australia unbeaten are inducted into the Rugby League Hall of Fame.
England include red-ball game in India tour as Ashes prep
England A squads travel to India in November to play three T20s, three 50-over fixtures and a four-day game.
Man arrested for murder after woman killed in suspected stabbing
A murder investigation has been launched after a woman in her 20s died in a suspected stabbing in Manchester.
The Download: reviving frozen pig kidneys and boosting nuclear power
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Meghan makes first official public appearance since moving back to UK
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are taking part in a series of events linked to their charitable work in Nottingham.
Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson sentenced to 15 years for child sexual offences
Donaldson was found guilty in June of 18 counts of sexual abuse including one rape between 1985 and 2008Jeffrey Donaldson has been sentenced to 15 years for sexual offences against two women who were children when he abused them, paving what was described as a “catastrophic descent into disgrace”.The sentence at Newry crown court completed the downfall on Thursday of a former Democratic Unionist…
Kartal wins again as impressive comeback continues
Britain's Sonay Kartal beats former Wimbledon finalist Jasmine Paolini in straight sets to reach the Wuhan Open quarter-finals.
Germany’s Merz vows to fight on: ‘We are the firewall’
Defiant chancellor tells the FT he is determined to drive through unpopular reforms and equip Europe for an age of upheaval
How the Greens lost their party to the hard left
The drift from climate politics towards becoming a portmanteau party of the left heralds a nastier, less consensual era
South Africa call on 'Aussie agitator' Breetzke
South Africa respond to their heavy first-Test defeat by Australia by calling up “Aussie agitator” Matthew Breetzke.
Credit Suisse bankers denied bonuses stripped after UBS takeover
Switzerland’s top court sides with government decision, overturning ruling of lower court
Getafe make offer to sign free agent Sancho
Getafe make a formal offer to sign attacker Jadon Sancho, who is searching for a new club after leaving Manchester United in the summer.
My autumn of comfort TV and comfort food
From batch-cooked dal and chicken barley to sticky toffee pudding, these are the cosy dishes that make October evenings at home feel special• Sign up here for our weekly food newsletter, FeastAfter a summer spent travelling here, there and everywhere, I am welcoming more time at home and bingeable telly with open arms. And, like a lot of the nation, I am obsessed with this season’s Celebrity Trai…
Severe drought declared in parts of southern England
Reservoir levels continue to drop after a hot summer and less September rain than normal.
John Healey vows to give ‘breathing space’ to consumers and businesses in first budget
Speaking at IMF annual meeting in Bangkok, chancellor says he will stick to fiscal rules while recognising business and living costsUK politics live – latest updatesBusiness live – latest updatesJohn Healey has promised to use his first budget in a fortnight’s time to offer consumers and businesses a “breathing space” while sticking to Labour’s fiscal rules.Speaking to journalists in Bangkok, whe…
Australia edge New Zealand in epic World Cup opener
Jack Bostock scores a hat-trick of tries as Australia fight back to win the opening game of the Rugby League World Cup against New Zealand.
FA spending on Wembley hospitality and free tickets for FA Council rises by 25%
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Donald Trump claims ‘Iran war will end very soon’ as midterm rallies heat up – US politics live
The US president said that the war will end ‘as soon as I want it to end’ as the midterms take place under a cloud of economic uncertaintySign up for the Breaking News US emailBy Ariana Baio and Uwa Ede-OsifoJames Talarico, the Texas Democratic nominee for Senate, sat face to face with several undecided voters who grilled him on a slew of contentious issues including Israel’s military campaign in…
Everton's Thierno Barry on the emotional video he was scared to post
The Everton striker explains why he chose to post an emotional video from a training session.
BBC News channel launches on YouTube for viewers in UK and US
The move forms part of the BBC's wider strategy to reach digitally-native new and younger audiences.
Baxter confident Orient will improve
Goalkeeper Nathan Baxter believes Leyton Orient are capable of climbing the table and being part of the League One promotion battle.
Can the Greens stick to their democratic principles?
Green Party Leader Zack Polanski has come under intense pressure over a controversial party motion.
Driver dies after car crashes into building
Kent Police say the driver of the car, a man in his 60s, died at the scene in Hythe High Street.
Australia survive a scare as New Zealand light fuse on Rugby League World Cup
Pool A: Kangaroos 24-22 KiwisJack Bostock scores three tries including match-winner in SydneyDebutant Jack Bostock almost single-handedly stole the Rugby League World Cup opener, with three tries and one crucial try assist in a 24-22 victory over New Zealand that might generously be described as undeserved.The Dolphins player wrestled a Cameron Munster kick away from Jamayne Isaako in the air wit…
QPR fear Mbengue faces long lay-off
QPR fear Amadou Mbengue faces a long spell on the sidelines after the defender was stretchered off with a knee injury during the win against Derby.
Watch: Harry and Meghan at first joint engagement since UK return
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are making several public appearances in Nottingham.
Is your boss watching you? The rise of AI surveillance at work - video
Workers have always been monitored by their bosses, first through output targets, and then via computer software labelled ‘bossware’. But AI is transforming the capabilities of these systems, processing huge volumes of data to provide minute-by-minute accounts of activity, and productivity. To find out more, Ian Sample hears from UK technology editor Robert Booth. He explains which sectors are ad…
Angèle: Instinct review – Belgium’s biggest star is determined to do pop differently
(RCA)Massive in her home nation but less so outside, Angèle is aided by Justice, Soulwax and Caroline Polachek in a bold bid for broader appeal – but her resultant album can be generic as well as daringAs has often been pointed out, we live in an era where the traditional anglo-American stranglehold over pop has been broken. Partly because streaming has presented listeners with a far broader ch…
Dragons chasing home comforts in Challenge Cup
Dragons are looking to ensure knockout rugby at Rodney Parade this season as they prepare to start their Challenge Cup campaign against Perpignan.
Northern Ireland politician sentenced to 15 years in jail for child sex crimes
Jeffrey Donaldson, former leader of the Democratic Unionist Party, had a ‘catastrophic descent into disgrace’, says judge
Why adoptive families can struggle to get help until they reach crisis point
Adoptive parents can spend years helping children feel safe after early trauma, often while struggling to find support for their own mental health.