After Hungary, Serbia takes its turn to show the power of the people
Anger at corruption and an unaccountable government turned Serbs decisively against their autocratic leader Aleksandar Vučić
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Sunday 25 October 2026
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Man City's perfect start over after draw at rivals Man Utd
Manchester City's perfect record in the Women's Super League is ended by rivals Manchester United after Elisabeth Terland scores a late equaliser to snatch a 1-1 draw.
Man Utd lacked intensity & fight - Alderweireld
Match of the Day pundits Toby Alderweireld and Ashley Williams analyse Manchester United's 3-0 defeat by Bournemouth, with Alderweireld suggesting there is no "togetherness" amongst the United squad.
How Liverpool's attack impressed against Brighton
Match of the Day pundits Toby Alderweireld and Ashley Williams analyse Liverpool's impressive attacking display in their 2-0 win against Brighton at Anfield.
Data centre debate heats up ahead of US midterms - here's what you need to know
Data centres are the lifeblood of our digital world, but there are growing concerns about their environmental impact. The BBC explores their rise in charts.
Rapper Nikki Minaj joins Trump onstage at Michigan rally
The Super Bass singer is the latest big name to campaign in Michigan, where a tight Senate race is playing out ahead of the 3 November midterms.
Smith holds on to beat Schindler in Euros final
Ross Smith holds off home favourite Martin Schindler to win the European Championship title for a second time, with world champion Luke Littler having been knocked out in the quarter-finals.
Funding set to double for plan to get rough sleepers off streets by Christmas
Burnham made ending rough sleeping his first pledge when entering Downing Street in July.
Burnham to double spending on homelessness amid drive to end rough sleeping by Christmas
Downing Street will allocate a further £432m in this week’s budget, bringing total funding for finding a ‘lasting solution’ to nearly £900mAndy Burnham is to double spending on ending rough sleeping to almost £900m by the end of the current parliament, as he steps up efforts to get people off the streets by Christmas.The prime minister has pledged to offer every rough sleeper in England a safe ro…
Burnham promises Budget cash to end rough sleeping
Chancellor John Healey prepares to unveil a fiscal statement aimed at reassuring markets while finding cash for Labour’s social objectives
Kimi Antonelli storms to US F1 GP victory but is made to wait for title glory
Championship leader wins from Leclerc and Verstappen20yo should become youngest F1 champion next weekKimi Antonelli took a dominant victory at the US Grand Prix, with a controlled and composed drive to beat the Ferrari of Charles Leclerc into second place, but it was not quite enough for the Italian to seal his first Formula One world championship at the Circuit of the Americas. The coronation is…
Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week?
After every round of Premier League matches this season, Troy Deeney gives us his team of the week. Do you agree with his choices?
Lula re-elected president in Brazil, electoral authority says
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has been re-elected president of Brazil, the electoral authority has said, in a result that defied poll predictions.
Mbappé double secures Real Madrid late victory at Barcelona after Raphinha leveller
Thirteen years later, José Mourinho led Real Madrid into the Camp Nou, and he led them out again with a late, late victory that opens up a whole new world. With three minutes remaining and the energy with which they had played dropping, a wonderful piece of skill from Jude Bellingham found Eduardo Camavinga and set them on one last run on a night in which there were so many of them. Camavinga spr…
Deeply divided Israel braces for pivotal election
After three years of regional war, this is a battle Israel always knew was coming, writes Lucy Williamson.
Adultery review – a risible tale of middle-aged car sex, rat poo and rickety furniture
Romola Garai and Dominic Cooper are far too good for this by-the-numbers tale of two people having an affair. It is a clattering bag of clichesHere are a few valuable life lessons to be gathered from the new six-part series Adultery, which is about adultery.One, don’t bother. Continue reading...
This City Is Ours review – the Liverpudlian gang drama is back … and the acting’s as terrific as ever
Nefarious doings, tiny-headed henchmen and sockless villains – the mob saga is back. And it’s as lovable as it is bloodyJust when we thought we were out, they pull us back in. Seventeen months after it huffed off in its Toyota Omertà, This City is Ours is back for a second series of high-stakes gangland bastardry. Which means, all things being equal, or at least Liverpudlian, we can expect more o…
A Course Called Ireland review – why did Bill Murray ever agree to this Irish golf show?
The Hollywood star is so grumpy in this new travelogue it’s like he wishes he wasn’t there. Think sulky car journeys, strained encounters and the sense of a TV series implodingA Course Called Ireland is a new documentary in which Bill Murray golfs his way around the “Emerald Isle” while reflecting on everything from his great-grandmother to worms. The heart leaps. Bill Murray? The same Bill Murra…
Spotify uploads lyrics for Dolly Parton's Welsh version of Jolene in Irish
The single is the second posthumous release from Parton - who was of Welsh descent.
Hospital deemed 'dangerous' and 'dreadful' online claims to be among safest in the country
Grange University Hospital has faced criticism over long delays, overcrowding and staff shortages.
Venezuelan opposition leader Machado returns from exile
Nobel laureate’s arrival poses a challenge to the country’s Trump-backed interim government
Antonelli wins in US but has to wait to secure title
Kimi Antonelli needs only two more points to seal his first world title following a dominant victory in the United States Grand Prix.
Weil’s incoming leader to walk away from top job as law firm faces talent crisis
Ramona Nee had been due to take the helm in January but has declined position amid an exodus from the Wall Street law firm
End approaching for Carrick but Man Utd owners' problems far bigger
Manchester United's fans sang their support for Michael Carrick during the 3-0 home defeat by Bournemouth, but voiced there opposition to virtually everything else.
In pictures: Storm Boelo leaves a trail of destruction across Scotland
The severe weather brought strong winds and heavy rain to large parts of Scotland.
Howe open to Man Utd talks - Monday's gossip
Eddie Howe is open to holding talks with Manchester United if they part ways with manager Michael Carrick, three Premier League clubs are monitoring Bayern Munich's Lennart Karl, plus more.
Brazil runoff live updates: voting time extended as Bolsonaro narrowly leads Lula in race for presidency
Brazilian Supreme Court ordered voting in runoff to be extended by two hours Sunday as Flávio Bolsonaro narrowly leads incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da SilvaThe local electoral court ordered the immediate restoration of 100% of the bus fleet and ordered the arrest of the municipal transport secretary, Pablo Souza, on suspicion of an electoral offence and disobeying court orders. The arrest wa…
Serbia's Vučić concedes election defeat to student-led protest movement
The country's populist right-wing leader of 12 years says it is "clear" hisb Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) has lost.
Serbia’s ex-president Vučić concedes defeat to Student List in parliamentary poll
Near-record turnout buoys grassroots party that grew out of two-year protest movement against graft and oppression
Toyota takes on Tesla and China in humanoid robot race
Japanese group uses 20 years of research to commercialise intelligent robots
Serbian leader Aleksandar Vučić concedes defeat in fiercely contested parliamentary election
Vučić’s 12-year reign looks to have been ended by record turnout of voters in election provoked by student-led protests Serbia’s veteran leader Aleksandar Vučić has conceded defeat to the student movement, ushering in a seismic political shift after two years of student-led protests gave rise to a fiercely contested parliamentary election.Speaking on Sunday, Vučić cited preliminary results that s…
NFL roundup: Falcons spoil Niners’ undefeated start; Steelers win in Paris
Bucs rout Panthers in Baker Mayfield’s returnBrowns move to 5-2 with late win over TitansJets hand Dolphins their first win of the seasonMichael Penix Jr threw three touchdown passes, Atlanta scored 13 points off four turnovers and the Falcons handed the San Francisco 49ers their first loss, 29-20. San Francisco were already thin at wide receiver before its offense faced additional limitations wh…
Serial thief in jail and Boelo batters south Wales
A review of the front page stories from the daily and weekly newspapers in Wales.
Boy, 17, arrested after teenager dies in crash following police chase
A teenage boy has been arrested after a boy died in a crash following a police pursuit.
Terland strikes late as United end Manchester City’s winning start in WSL
At long last, a weakness has been spotted. Finally, the 100% winning start ends for Manchester City, much to the pleasure of Manchester United, who struck late through Elisabeth Terland to claim a point in a well-contested and at times breathless Manchester derby.Khadija ‘Bunny’ Shaw’s second-half strike appeared to have settled the game and kept the defending champions top of the table, and it h…
Wilson beats Jones to secure NI Open title
Kyren Wilson wins his second Northern Ireland Open title in three years with a clinical 9-2 victory over Jak Jones at the Waterfront Hall.
'Storm Boelo had £50k impact on our farm'
Ali and Fiona Wilshaw have estimated a loss of £50k as they shut to clear up after the storm.
Pressure intensifies on Carrick as Man Utd lose to Bournemouth
Manchester United's winless run stretches to eight matches in all competitions as they're beaten 3-0 by Bournemouth at Old Trafford - a defeat that leaves United's manager Michael Carrick under severe pressure.
Liverpool earn first league win at Anfield with victory over Brighton
An own goal from Brighton's Pascal Gross swiftly followed by a goal from Alexander Isak, sees Liverpool beat the Seagulls 2-0 at Anfield to move into the Premier League top four.
Watch: Sportscene - Sunday's Scottish Premiership highlights
With Hibs v Celtic and Motherwell v Hearts, plus action and reaction from Saturday
Sage continues to struggle as Palace lose at home to Newcastle
Crystal Palace's winless run stretches to four matches as they're beaten 2-0 at home by Newcastle, leaving the club just a point outside the relegation zone with the pressure mounting on manager Pierre Sage.
Hull draw third consecutive home game after being held by Brentford
Hull draw a third consecutive home game after Dango Ouattara's equaliser helps Brentford grab a point in a 1-1 draw at the MKM Stadium in the Premier League.
Sunderland stay bottom after goalless draw with Leeds
Sunderland remain bottom of the Premier League after a goalless draw with Leeds in difficult conditions at the Stadium of Light.
Macron’s ‘vandals pay’ bill puts right to protest at risk
Making innocent protesters liable for damage would be bad for rule of law and play into far-right hands, say opponentsEmmanuel Macron has been accused by trade unions of trying to curb the fundamental French right to protest as the government fast-tracks a bill to make protesters pay for damage caused by vandalism at street demonstrations even if they did not directly cause it themselves.The Fren…
Birmingham get first win of the season after edging past Charlton
Wilda Leidhammar scores as Birmingham secure their first WSL win this season, beating bottom club Charlton 1-0 at St Andrew's, as the away side's wait for a first point goes on.
Late own goal gives Liverpool point against London City Lionesses
A stoppage time own goal from Jana Fernandez sees Liverpool snatch a point against London City Lionesses, as the two sides draw 2-2 in the Women's Super League.
Vangsgaard scores twice as Villa hang on to beat Everton
Amalie Vangsgaard scores twice for Aston Villa as the away side survive a late fightback from Everton to win 3-2 at Goodison Park in the Women's Super League.
'It's probably been too long' - Lynch on Derry SFC win
Magherafelt goalkeeper Odhran Lynch says its "probably been too long" after this club beat three-in-a-row chasing Newbridge to win a first Derry SFC title since 2019.
Man killed by falling tree as Storm Boelo leaves 160,000 properties without power
An amber wind warning will remain until Sunday evening as severe weather continues to batter the UK.
Has Healey’s military-style budget secrecy really played out so differently to past budgets?
Chancellor was said to be worried about market-sensitive leaks, yet significant policies have been heavily trailed in the mediaThe public has been told repeatedly that John Healey is so concerned about budget leaks that he has set up defence-style “compartmentalisation” to prevent the Treasury’s financial secrets escaping.The macho military analogies began in mid-August when Healey was said by th…
Weir would swap Ballon d'Or nods for World Cup
Caroline Weir reflects on her Ballon d'Or nomination while eyeing a World Cup spot with Scotland.
Over 80 injured after bus plunges down Spanish hillside
More than 80 people have been injured, including seven seriously, after a bus plunged off the side of road in Catalonia, Spain.
Four-year-old girl dies after falling from east London tower block
Police say the incident at an address in Barking is not believed to be suspiciousA four-year-old girl has died after falling from a tower block in east London.She was injured after “falling from height” at an address in St Paul’s Road, Barking, on Saturday and died in hospital, the Metropolitan police said. Continue reading...
Dunfermline meet Queen of the South in Scottish Cup
Last season's finalists Dunfermline Athletic will visit Queen of the South in the third round of the Scottish Cup.
Manchester United board hold crisis talks over Carrick’s future and Howe approach
Job in balance after 3-0 home defeat by BournemouthHowe is director of football Jason Wilcox’s top candidateManchester United’s hierarchy are in crisis talks over whether or not to sack Michael Carrick as manager after he oversaw another torrid defeat, to Bournemouth at Old Trafford on Sunday, that appeared to leave his job in the balance.Carrick was defiant after the 3-0 humbling, insisting he w…
United States Grand Prix: Formula One – live
️ Updates from Austin; race start 3pm CDT/8pm GMT️ Antonelli seizes US GP poll | Mail Tom with your thoughtsSo here we are. Nine-year-old Kimi Antonelli* has a chance to become the youngest champion in F1 history today – and he’s sitting on pole too. He leads the championship by 102 points over his Mercedes teammate George Russell. He’ll clinch the championship if he wins and Russell finishes out…
Emirati diplomat who helped deliver aid to Gaza enters UN secretary general race
Lana Nusseibeh has Palestine’s endorsement but faces criticism over the UAE’s human rights record and alleged funding of the RSF in SudanAn Emirati diplomat who as UAE ambassador to the UN helped secure the delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza has entered the race as a late contender to succeed António Guterres as the world body’s secretary general.Lana Nusseibeh, who is of Palestinian heritage,…
Girl, 4, dies after falling from east London tower block
A four-year-old girl has died after falling "from height" from an east London tower block, police said.
The Football Hub: Reaction to Sunday's action
All of this weekend's talking points from the Premier League.
Roefs and Trafford stand firm as Sunderland and Leeds battle for point
Régis Le Bris can usually do impassive to perfection but, by the final whistle, even Sunderland’s ultra balanced manager was looking more than a little fed up and frustrated.His bottom-placed team had probably just about deserved a second Premier League win of the season but instead had to settle for a draw on an afternoon when the hugely disruptive Storm Boelo proved the enemy of good football.…
Barcelona v Real Madrid: El Clásico – live
Live La Liga updates, kick-off 8pm (GMT)Sid Lowe: Mourinho’s Madrid primed for battleLive scoreboard | And you can email NiallTonight’s game also takes place against a weekend of unrest in Barcelona. There were 128 arrests overnight for acts of “vandalism, damage to public property and looting” in the city centre, according to the regional Catalan police.The match is still going ahead, with an in…
Letter making claims about Meghan's father written by his ex-wife, BBC understands
Roslyn Loveless, who has since died, divorced Meghan's father in 1975. Meghan said she had been informed about the "disturbing allegations" in 2018.
Pressure grows on Sage as fans turn on Palace boss
Crystal Palace boss Pierre Sage had a tough act to follow in Oliver Glasner - and four months into the job the Frenchman is already under big pressure.
Long queues after power surge at Stansted Airport
A passenger says she was trapped in a corridor at the airport for 90 minutes.
Marchant recalled by Borthwick for England training camp
Joe Marchant is recalled to the England set-up after being included in a 36-player training camp for this autumn's Nations Championship matches.
Magherafelt win first Derry SFC title since 2019
Magherafelt are Derry Senior Football champions for the first time since 2019 after beating three-in-a-row chasing Newbridge by 3-17 to 0-20 at Celtic Park.
Anthropic sued for allegedly using 274 Elvis Presley songs to train AI models
Authentic Brands Group says AI company infringed on rights of songs by the King such as Can’t Help Falling in LoveThe owners of Elvis Presley’s music catalogue are suing artificial intelligence (AI) company Anthropic for allegedly using Presley’s songs to train their models without permission.Authentic Brands Group, the licensing organization that has ownership of both Presley’s music and likenes…
Britain will not join Canada-led defence bank
Chancellor John Healey will instead throw weight behind a separate UK-led initiative
Chaos or concern - Hanley's striker cameo poses questions for Hibs
Grant Hanley was called upon to be a makeshift striker for Hibs against Celtic, but what does it signal for the Scottish Premiership's bottom side?
Isak finally living up to price tag as Liverpool patience rewarded
Alexander Isak scores his sixth Premier League goal of the season as Liverpool make it four wins out of their last four under Andoni Iraola.
Talks between Ukraine, Russia and US to be held next month
A meeting between Ukraine, Russia and the US will take place next month, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.
Board of Deputies of British Jews declares Greens to be racist party
The Jewish body's vote comes in response to the Green Party passing a "Zionism is racism" policy motion.
Malard stars as Chelsea beat Palace to extend unbeaten start
Melvine Malard scores twice and wins a penalty as she helps Chelsea come from behind to beat Crystal Palace 3-1 in the Women's Super League, as the away side extend their unbeaten start to the season to seven matches.
Fernandes gamble leaves Carrick to carry the can for United’s institutional failures | Will Unwin
Leaving out his captain was doomed to fail but so are the club under its current leadership, and the fans at Old Trafford know that all too wellDropping your captain, the man that has held the team together for most of the past five years, is a bold move from a man whose job is on the line. It was very much a make-or-break decision from Michael Carrick to leave out Bruno Fernandes against Bournem…
Evacuated tower residents 'in limbo' over costs
Residents say they were told to pay for their own housing, with no clarity on who will repay them.
France’s Le Pen vows national ‘renewal’ in campaign launch
Far-right leader casts herself as only presidential candidate able to restore order and unity
Venezuelan opposition leader Machado returns from exile
Nobel laureate’s arrival poses a challenge to the country’s Trump-backed interim government
'Bolton need to stick to their guns in crucial run'
Fan writer Kasey Smith reflects on Bolton's heavy home defeat to Middlesbrough and whether they need to adapt their philosophy.
Marcus Smith produces timely reminder of his class as Harlequins sink Saracens
Harlequins 33-15 SaracensEngland fly-half marks 200th appearance in styleMarcus Smith celebrated his 200th Harlequins match in magnificent style. Perhaps there is a danger, at times, of taking his immense talent for granted, but the 27-year-old was simply unstoppable here. A powerful visiting Saracens side barely got a look-in, with Smith giving a reminder of his prodigious ability on the day Ste…
The Guardian view on adult education: learning should be for all ages | Editorial
Teenagers and young adults are not the only people in need of new skills and a sense of purposeThe neglect of adults was, David Blunkett said in a recent interview, his biggest regret about education policy under New Labour. Spending on classroom-based adult learning in England has fallen steadily, from a high point of more than £5bn in 2003-04, to less than £2bn last year. We should not expect t…
The Guardian view on Oxford Street’s pedestrianisation: cities should be designed around people, not cars | Editorial
The transformation of Europe’s busiest shopping street should be a case study in making cities greener, less congested and more inviting places to liveSadiq Khan has been trying to pedestrianise Oxford Street since he first became the mayor of London in 2016. On Monday, after numerous setbacks, his plan will finally come to fruition. The busiest stretch of the nation’s famous shopping street will…
Smith stars as Quins beat Saracens for first win
Marcus Smith sets the tone on his 200th Quins appearance as Prem's bottom club topple London rivals Saracens 33-15 in the Prem.
Jarman claims historic second silver at Worlds
Jake Jarman becomes the first British male gymnast to win two individual medals at the same World Gymnastics Championships as he claims silver in the vault final.
Cutting welfare to pay for work support is all wrong | Letters
Priya Sahni-Nicholas on a proposal by Alan Milburn to help those not in education, employment or training. Plus letters from Ruth Lister and Alan CoppinAlan Milburn correctly identifies that the nation’s 1 million young people not in education, employment, or training (Neet) represent a crisis of “youth detachment” deeply intertwined with mental ill health (Cut benefits to fund work support for y…
Plague risks in Russia and a dangerous delay on WHO pandemic agreement | Letters
Responding to an editorial on a potential plague outbreak, Dr Darren Mann deplores delays to the agreement, while Kent Buse says Britain could do moreYour editorial on the silence from Siberia after a worker died at a plague research institute there is right that the lack of information is the real worry (The Guardian view on plague in Russia: what is most worrying is the lack of information, 18…
On dementia, we need to tell it how it is | Letter
David Lee responds to a letter questioning the use of language about people with dementiaSally Byers takes Polly Toynbee to task (Letters, 19 October) for using what she considers to be “deeply troubling language” about people with dementia, in particular the phrases “glazed stares or sleeping mouths agape” and “that terrible human vacancy” in Toynbee’s article (In Liverpool I saw the tough choic…
Podcast: Big Premiership wins for Celtic & Hearts
Big wins for Celtic and Hearts in the Premiership with all the reaction on Sportsound.
Tech firms should pay the creators whose work they use | Letter
It could raise up to £300m a year, providing UK creators with additional income, write Barbara Hayes, Tayyiba Nasser, Christian Zimmermann and Paul SeheultAnthropic’s proposal (AI firm Anthropic to commit 5% of shares to fund for ‘public good’, 19 October) raises an important question: who should benefit from technological progress? Before pledging money for the public good, AI companies such as…
Wrexham beat Barry Town to stay top of Adran Premier
There is no change in Adran Premier league positions after the eighth round of the 2026-27 campaign as Wrexham stay top.
Exiled opposition leader announces shock return to Venezuela
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado has returned to the country nearly a year after her daring escape.
Carrick 'saddened' by Man Utd situation after Bournemouth loss
Manchester United manager Micheal Carrick reflects on a 'tough day' after his side lost 3-0 at home to Bournemouth with his future in doubt with United without a win in their last eight games.
Exiled Venezuelan opposition leader announces her return
Nobel laureate María Corina Machado’s return after almost a year in exile is unlikely to please interim president Delcy RodríguezThe Venezuelan opposition leader, María Corina Machado, has announced she has returned to Venezuela almost a year after she left the country to receive the Nobel peace prize.“I’m here. With you,” she wrote on X on Sunday lunchtime. Continue reading...
Wales needs budget boost, says finance minister
Elin Jones said more money is needed for day-to-day spending on things like health and education.
Carrick future under major threat - can he survive?
Michael Carrick's future as Manchester United manager is under major threat following the home loss to Bournemouth on Sunday.
England stunned after Shadab Khan’s miraculous century delivers one-wicket win for Pakistan
England blow victory chance after hosts were 154 for nineShadab makes unbeaten 113 as he and Haris Rauf win thrillerShadab Khan whipped the rug from under England’s boots with an eye-popping blitz of boundary-peppering when hope was lost, turning an English sure-thing into defeat and guaranteeing Pakistan a place in the tri-series final.With Pakistan 154 for nine in their run-chase, 88 away from…
Blanche defends DoJ’s pre-emptive suit to block Alaska Senate results certification
US attorney general calls CNN ‘crazy’ for suggesting Trump’s attempt to overturn election could lead to January 6 repeatSign up for The Stakes 2026: your weekly guide to the US midtermsTodd Blanche, Donald Trump’s attorney general, lashed out during an interview on Sunday while defending the justice department’s pre-emptive lawsuit to block certification of Alaska’s US Senate results if the GOP i…
Ouattara rescues point for Brentford as Hull maintain unbeaten home record
Hull’s unbeaten home record remains intact but the Tigers have not tasted victory for seven games after this draw with Brentford.The opening goal came courtesy of a 24th-minute Oli McBurnie penalty, awarded when Aaron Hickey flattened Tim Iroegbunam while trying to hook the ball away. Continue reading...
Two-day manhunt for escaped prisoner who is 'a risk to the public'
Police warned the public not to approach an escaped prisoner who has been on the run from a medical facility for two days.
NFL week seven: 49ers v Falcons, Colts v Vikings, Bengals v Ravens and more – updates
Are the NFL’s unbeaten teams all that?You can email Graham | Sign up for The RecapSpeaking of divisional rivalries … today’s crunch matchup comes from the AFC North as the 3-2 Bengals face the 4-2 Ravens in Baltimore. Cincinnati will be happy Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson misses out again with an ankle injury as they aim to build on their best start since 2021 when they happened to make a visi…
England lose to Pakistan after improbable last-wicket stand
England somehow lose another one-day international from a seemingly unbeatable position thanks to an improbable last-wicket stand by Pakistan in Lahore.
Osula and Barnes’ second-half burst sees Newcastle pile pressure on lacklustre Palace
The first half was one of the worst 45 minutes of football in Premier League history. The pass completion rate was a meagre 72.8%, although it felt lower. There were only two shots on target. The sun kept popping out from behind the clouds to take a look, and then going back in again, appalled. And the really bad news for Crystal Palace is that, for them, that was the good bit.Newcastle were much…
Venezuelan opposition leader María Machado returns after months in exile
Machado had left the country just a month before the US government seized Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
Michael Carrick on the brink after Manchester United are humiliated by Bournemouth
After Bruno Fernandes was dropped for “pure football” reasons – according to Michael Carrick – could Manchester United actually win a game of football?The answer, again, was a resounding, humiliating no, and if the manager’s job remains in real peril, you have to wonder, too, if this beleaguered team should steel themselves for a relegation dogfight. They lack imagination, cohesion, fight, confid…
Serbia votes as strongman Vučić faces grassroots challenge to 12-year rule – Europe live
The Student List movement is taking on authoritarian leader following nearly two years of protests against government and institutional corruptionWhat is at stake in Serbia’s election? Serbia’s former president and now prime ministerial candidate (again) Aleksandar Vučić rose to prominence in the 1990s as a radical nationalist, who supported the policies of Serbian expansion and ethnic cleansing…
Body found in search for man who fell overboard from ferry
Formal identification is yet to take place but the family of 82-year-old Jim Wither has been informed.
‘He’s not going to punk me. I’ll trick him’: Ali G: Who Iz I? stooge says he was in on joke but didn’t tell Sacha Baron Cohen
Exclusive: Joshua Loudermilk says suspicions first raised during filming by gun shaped like wearable plastic bottom: ‘You’re gonna put a butt on top of a butt? You can’t run in that’• This article contains spoilers for Ali G: Who Iz I?Joshua Loudermilk, one of two men apparently discredited by the new Ali G movie Ali G: Who Iz I?, has said that he was in on the joke, but that the film-makers didn…
Isak applies finishing touch as Liverpool bring Brighton’s winning run to an end
Brighton’s emphatic run was blown off course at Anfield as Liverpool moved up to fourth with an appetite and urgency at both ends of the pitch that showed Andoni Iraola’s methods taking root. It is Liverpool, convincing winners on home soil for the first time this season in the Premier League, who looked upwardly mobile.Florian Wirtz was instrumental in an opening goal officially credited to Brig…
Fernandes left out - Man Utd hammered, Bournemouth brilliant - how they rated
Another catastrophic day for Manchester United and a glorious one for Bournemouth - how did the players rate
Is having urine the color of Mountain Dew normal?
A Trump administration doctor says neon yellow urine is normal because of diets consisting entirely of meat and fermented foods. Here’s what experts sayA doctor who advises several Trump cabinet members on their diets rhapsodized this summer about having urine the color of Mountain Dew, thanks to a diet consisting entirely of meat and fermented foods.What you consume does determine what you see i…
Matthew McConaughey has read all his bad reviews – and I applaud him | Polly Hudson
The Hollywood actor revealed he once read two-decades’ worth of pans in one fell swoop, during two days in the desert. It’s the kind of preposterous self-flagellation we can all learn from and enjoyTo assume makes an ass out of you and me, but as sweeping generalisations go, this seems fairly uncontroversial: nobody likes hearing themselves being criticised. Obviously there are exceptions to the…
Marco Rubio still owes Europe answers about America’s intentions
The US secretary of state’s recent speech in Athens evoked a shared destiny but offered no vision of a common future
Isak, Barcola and Wirtz turn up - player ratings for Liverpool v Brighton
How Liverpool and Brighton's players rated following their Premier League match.
Explorer to tell veterans her 'remarkable' story
Guinness World Record holder Preet Chandi will speak at Rise and Thrive event in Dover.
Australia survive scare to beat Fiji and reach World Cup semi-finals
Defending champions Australia survive a scare to come from behind and beat Fiji 36-22 in their second pool match at the Rugby League World Cup; a victory which secures their place in the semi-finals with one pool match to spare.
Man who died after being hit by lorry named by police
Antony Millard, from the Torry area of the city, was pronounced dead at the scene of the incident on Victoria Road.
Suspect in deadly Paris suburb shooting sent for psychiatric observation
He will be observed to evaluate whether his "psychiatric health is compatible with pursuing his interrogation", authorities said.
Portuguese police with dogs and batons dismantle housing protest camps
More than 30 people arrested as officers clear at least 100 tents in central Lisbon and about 50 in Porto Police in Portugal have dismantled housing protest camps in Lisbon and Porto, baton-charging campaigners in the early hours of Sunday and arresting more than 30 people.The raids were the latest incident in days of clashes between police and campaigners who – inspired by similar camps in Spain…
Jarman wins historic second Worlds silver in vault final
Jake Jarman becomes the first British male gymnast to win two individual medals in the World Gymnastics Championships, after winning silver in a thrilling men's vault final in Rotterdam.
The debating club that helped shape NHS architect Aneurin Bevan's drive for power
How a group of young radicals helped set Aneurin Bevan on the path to founding the NHS.
Early reports suggest record high turnout in Serbia elections
Serbia is heading to the polls as a student movement attempts to oust longtime populist leader Aleksandar Vučić.
‘They paved paradise’: fighting back over the loss of green spaces in Cameroon’s capital
Concrete sprawl in Yaoundé has devastated the city’s trees and parks, so volunteers are stepping up, shrub by shrubA little piece of paradise is buried under the asphalt that is now lined with parked cars. The romantic spot where Sosthène Hugues Ngono used to bring his first dates had been green and beautiful. “It wasn’t just a park,” he says, standing at the edge of what is now a private car par…
Sunderland v Leeds: Premier League – live
Live Premier League updates from 4.30pm BSTEurope more curse than blessing for SunderlandSign up for Football DailyCrystal Palace 0-0 NewcastleHull 1-0 BrentfordLiverpool 2-0 BrightonMan Utd 0-2 BournemouthYou can follow all the action at Old Trafford and elsewhere with Daniel Harris. Continue reading...
Johnston felt something again, says O'Neill
Celtic manager Martin O'Neill explained Alistair Johnston "felt something again" after his substitute appearance in the win over Hibernian was cut short.
Russia to host first Olympic federation world event since Ukraine invasion
The International Weightlifting Federation becomes the first Olympic federation to choose Russia to host a world championships since its invasion of Ukraine.
Llywodraeth yn wynebu rownd gwariant anoddaf ers cyn y pandemig - Gweinidog Cyllid
Mae'r Gweinidog Cyllid Elin Jones wedi rhybuddio y bydd Llywodraeth Cymru yn wynebu ei rownd gwariant anoddaf ers cyn y pandemig.
Carney’s energy ambitions boosted by Conservative victory in British Columbia
Party leader wants to end emissions limits and replace province’s carbon tax framework
Murder probe after man dies in 'targeted' attack
Police say the 38-year-old man was attacked by a group of people armed with weapons in Leeds.
‘I think of it as anti-brain rot’: how our podcast team creates space for thought
The journalists behind our new show Radical Thinking wanted audiences to experience a guest’s thought processes rather than simply hear their hot takes. But achieving this required a very different approachIt doesn’t often happen during interviews. Something inside the person starts shifting. Fresh ideas get forged in real time.Our new podcast series Radical Thinking with Aditya Chakrabortty has…
Four-year-old girl dies after fall from tower block
Paramedics gave first aid at the scene on Saturday morningb ut the child later died, police say.
Sheffield Wednesday sack Pedersen after 15 months
Sheffield Wednesday sack head coach Henrik Pedersen after less than 15 months in charge following consecutive defeats.
All aboard the TrainTok trend: spotters and staff boost rail content online
Number of videos about British trains doubles in three months as creators find audiences interested in workings of railwaysThey are not just gathered at the end of your local train station platform any more. Now they are on your social media platforms too.Trainspotters have played a part in more than doubling the number of videos about British trains on TikTok in the last three months. According…
The joy of veg-maxxing: how to eat many, many more plants – without really trying
A new report has found many crops are far less nutritious than they once were, so we need to eat more of them. Here is how to get your five portions of fruit and veg a day, easily and affordably – and potentially increase that to tenWhen Eva Humphries first started working as a nutritionist, she met a client who had just found out he had high blood pressure and high cholesterol, and was on the ve…
‘There’s nothing interesting about me – and no interest in me’: how Larry David’s new biography nearly didn’t happen
He point-blank refused, begged the author not to talk to people who knew him … and eventually relented. Making the first authorised biography of the Seinfeld and Curb creator was no mean featEmperor of Nothing: The Making of Larry David might be the most begrudgingly authorised biography ever written. The story of how author Blake J Harris convinced the comedy titan to “tolerate” him begins, of a…
Your boss might be an idiot - and 12 other things you need to know about work | Emma Beddington
British teenagers are stressing about jobs (or the lack of them). Here is my advice, from owning your mistakes to the importance of biscuitsYoung people want to know more about the world of work. A survey of 2,000 13- to 18-year-olds for BBC Radio 5 Live found that they wanted to learn about applying for jobs (42%), managing stress (39%) and developing their communication skills (38%).It’s sensib…
Struggling London-listed media group Future rebuffs interest in The Week
The struggling London-listed company which owns Go Compare, the price comparison platform, has rebuffed indicative bid interest in The Week, the current affairs magazine.
Lluniau: Llanuwchllyn v Y Bala
Rhai o'r golygfeydd o Benllyn wrth i gymdogion lleol fynd benben ar Gae Llan.
Health board still paying for research despite criticism over patient benefit
Betsi Cadwaladr health board was due to pay Bangor University £110,686 for two researchers.
Burnham call for debate on free movement with EU draws mixed Labour response
Angela Rayner backs PM’s plea for ‘honest discussion’ but MPs in heavily pro-Brexit seats may be more cautiousAndy Burnham’s call for the UK to consider a return to free movement with Europe has been backed by senior cabinet ministers including Angela Rayner but risks causing concern among fellow red wall MPs.The prime minister made his plea for an “honest discussion” about free movement in an in…
Ethnic minorities in England less likely to get breast cancer diagnosis from routine screening
Exclusive: People from marginalised groups more likely to be diagnosed via urgent referral or in emergency setting, research finds People from minority ethnic backgrounds in England are up to a third less likely to be diagnosed with breast cancer via routine screening, and are more likely to be diagnosed in an emergency setting, analysis has found.The research, carried out by academics at the Uni…
Fernandes dropped to Man Utd bench - was Carrick right?
Manchester United skipper Bruno Fernandes is dropped from the starting XI for Sunday's game against Bournemouth following his criticism of manager Michael Carrick.
Couple were celebrating anniversary before Bahamas tragedy
Leanne Gregory, from Stapleford in Nottinghamshire, died trying to save her sons swept out to sea.
Dyn 43 oed wedi marw mewn gwrthdrawiad yn Sir Caerffili
Mae dyn 43 oed wedi marw mewn gwrthdrawiad yn Sir Caerffili nos Sadwrn, yn ôl yr heddlu.
Cutting ‘red tape’ is nothing but a red herring – and arguably counterproductive | Heather Stewart
Blaming a moribund economy on too many rules is a hackneyed neoliberal trope – UK plc needs smarter regulation, not less regulationBefore becoming prime minister, Andy Burnham pledged to “end 40 years of neoliberalism”. But as he prepares for his first budget on Wednesday, his government is yet to let go of one of its most tedious cliches: red tape.In the run-up to the chancellor John Healey’s hi…
Former Tory candidate suspended over contract killer claims was adviser in Kemi Badenoch’s office
Sources close to Tory leader say Jack Ross, who faces party investigation after undercover report, worked as social media consultantA former Conservative election candidate who was suspended after he was filmed discussing the cost of hiring contract killers worked as a consultant in Kemi Badenoch’s office as recently as last year.Jack Ross is facing an investigation by the Tories after he was fil…
How to make mushroom stroganoff – recipe | Felicity Cloake's Masterclass
An age-old Russian favourite, rich and full of flavour, in nine easy stepsStroganoff is a richly savoury dish of sautéed beef in soured cream named after a 19th-century count (though no one seems quite sure exactly which one). But it was only as recently as the 20th century that this age-old Russian favourite was gussied up with onions and mushrooms. Here, it has evolved again to eschew the meat…
The WNBA finals are a basketball wonderland – unless you’re part of the Maga machine
The Dream and Valkyries are tied at 2-2 after four absorbing games. Many in America would rather we revisited the national anthem debateWhen Tyler Perry leading lady Crystal Renee took center stage at State Farm Arena to sing the national anthem before the Atlanta Dream’s WNBA finals clash with the Golden State Valkyries on Saturday afternoon, a smattering of photographers, game officials and eve…
London’s most famous shopping street bans cars in bid to revive its fortunes
Oxford Street’s controversial pedestrianisation comes as big brands invest in flagship stores
Manchester United v Bournemouth, Liverpool v Brighton and more: clockwatch – live
⚽️ Premier League updates from 2pm GMT⚽️ Live scoreboard | Send Daniel an email DanielAn egg walks into a kitchen looking unhappy, so a chef asks what’s up. “It’s the spurtles,” he says. “They beat me.”“What about the forks?” ventures the chef; “Yes, they beat me too,” comes back the response, so there’s a pause while the chef considers. Continue reading...
Police using AI risks making discrimination worse, researchers warn
AI tools learn from biased records and may deepen discrimination against minorities without oversight, researchers say.
England win cerebral palsy World Cup for first time
Sam Dewhirst and David Porcher score the goals as England beat the United States in the final of the Cerebral Palsy World Cup in Atlanta.
McMillan backs Coombes after groin grab allegation
Munster head coach Clayton McMillan backs Gavin Coombes after the back row alleged he had been grabbed in the groin in Saturday's defeat by Leinster.
‘If it was up to me it wouldn’t end like this’: Jimmy Anderson confirms Lancashire exit
England’s all-time record wicket-taker not offered new contractBowler has spent 25 years at countyJimmy Anderson has confirmed he will leave Lancashire when his contract ends this year, after the county decided not to extend his deal for the 2027 season. The 44-year-old has not said whether he will retire or continue playing elsewhere.Anderson reflected on his Lancashire career on Instagram. “I’v…
Anderson stops short of retiring after Lancashire exit
James Anderson expresses sadness at being released by Lancashire, but stopped short of confirming the end of his legendary playing career.
Andy Burnham stokes Brexit debate ahead of UK-EU summit
Prime minister calls for ‘honest discussion’ about free movement of people
Interest rates unlikely to reach 4.75% by next summer, say City economists
Experts say Bank of England unlikely to increase rates by full percentage point – and could lower them by end of 2027Financial markets are wrong to predict the Bank of England will raise UK interest rates by a full percentage point or more by next summer, City economists believe.According to market-implied interest rate expectations, the Bank is likely to raise interest rates at least four times…
This comedian jokes about deportation from Ireland … but it is happening for real
Despite job offers, Jaishree Malik has had visa renewal and extension requests delayed and denied, and she is not aloneJaishree Malik bounds on to the Cheeky Monkey comedy club stage and brandishes an envelope – it is a letter from the Irish government. Would the audience like to hear what’s in the letter?“Yeah,” the first rows reply. She repeats the question, prompting a louder response. “Yeah!”…
Dining across the divide: ‘I’m willing to cut Elon Musk some slack for his playful vibes’
A manager in the UK on a skilled worker visa and a refugee rights worker disagreed over the tech billionaire, but would they concur on immigration?Eshwar, 35, SwindonOccupation Manager at a multinational company Continue reading...
They wallow in Trump gunk 24/7. They say it’s necessary
Joanna Coles and Michael Wolff spend most of their days thinking about the president’s follies for their podcast, Inside Trump’s Head. Someone’s gotta do itFor a couple of journalists who spend such an inordinate amount of time sloshing around the putrid inner recesses of Donald Trump’s mind, they come across as remarkably chipper.Michael Wolff, chronicler of the 45th and 47th president, and Joan…
U-turn on EV policy could stall UK’s take-up of EVs | Fiona Harvey and Jasper Jolly
The 2030 target for 80% of new cars to have zero emissions could be cut to as low as halfElectric cars make people happy. More than nine in 10 EV drivers – 94% in a recent poll – are saving money, and a similar number would stick with electric for their next purchase, and recommend them to family and friends. Sales are soaring: more than half of the new cars sold in the UK last month were electri…
As a young man, magazines were my window to the world. That wonder will be lost when all the shops have gone | John Harris
The closure of former WH Smith stores around the UK is sobering on many levels. The publications they sold were there to be perused, to broaden horizonsTowards the end of the 1970s, the brief but spectacular career of those punk rockers and folk devils the Sex Pistols was followed by The Great Rock’n’Roll Swindle, a rather tawdry drama-documentary. It recast their rise and fall as a huge scam, su…
Britain needs ‘chainsaw economics’
Shock therapy can liberate the country from a cycle of low growth, rising debt and an expanding state
Two children’s laureates to give Sally Rooney royalties after ban on UK sales
Irish and Welsh authors Chris Haughton and Nicola Davies show solidarity over Rooney’s support for Palestine ActionThe children’s laureates for Ireland and Wales are donating royalties from their works to Sally Rooney in a show of solidarity after she was forced to stop selling books in the UK because of her support for Palestine Action.Chris Haughton, Ireland’s children’s literature laureate, sa…
‘A hidden tradition’: Benjamin Moser wants you to know Jewish anti-Zionism is not new
The writer rarely questioned the tenets of liberal Zionism growing up. Now he embraces anti-Zionism with the fervor of a new convertIn 1987, the Israeli human rights attorney Felicia Langer was paying a visit to the Neve Tirza women’s prison when a client named Siham shared some disturbing news: the prisoners held there had recently been sprayed with a chemical agent that left them writhing on th…
Stephen Fry: ‘Sherlock Holmes altered the course of my whole life’
Nearly a hundred years after Arthur Conan Doyle’s last Sherlock Holmes story, the writer and broadcaster unravels the mystery of the detective’s enduring appealIt has become quite the fashion for contemporary writers to have a go at reinventing past classics. We’ve seen it done with imperishable literary heroes like Bond, Jeeves, Poirot and Winnie-the-Pooh. This is a relatively new phenomenon. Bu…
From five-fingered trainers to the shoeless shoe: what’s with all the freaky footwear?
‘Ugly’ shoes, once the preserve of the catwalk, have gone mainstream. Why are so many people taking a walk on the wild side?Until recently, a busy commuter train would be packed with people wearing low-key, unobtrusive shoes. An elegant and inoffensive pump, a sporty trainer or a polite and basic ballet flat, they were the type of shoes that said background extra rather than main character energy…
Kone return is right on time for R's
BBC Final Score reporter Niall McCaughan on QPR striker Richard Kone's perfectly-timed return to form against Swansea.
Jokić says booing fans ‘not welcome’ after Nuggets rally from 23 points down to beat Pelicans
New Orleans Pelicans 135-141 Denver Nuggets (OT)Nuggets fans showed displeasure at half-timeNikola Jokić scored eight of his 35 points in overtime and finished with 15 rebounds and 10 assists, and the short-handed Denver Nuggets rallied from 23 points down to beat the New Orleans Pelicans 141-135 on Saturday night.Jokić had his 199th career triple-double in the regular season, second to Russell W…
Carshalton ponds drain for second time this year
The council says it has brought in specialists to find out why the ponds keep losing water.
Thousands without power after Storm Boelo
UK Power Networks says there are "a number of localised power cuts" affecting the South East.
The strange case of Miss X and Scotland's 'most haunted' house
Ballechin House allegedly had it all - ghostly dogs, a spectral nun and things that went bump in the night.
Facing Pacquiao in Cardiff would be honour for Cordina
Ex-world champion Joe Cordina says the opportunity to fight boxing legend Manny Pacquiao on the Anthony Joshua v Tyson Fury card would "be an honour".
Australia reach World Cup semis & New Zealand get back on track
Australia edge to a 36-22 victory in a pulsating Group A match against Fiji to book their place in the Rugby League World Cup semi-finals.
Lights out: the island that goes dark to save young seabirds – in pictures
Every autumn, Corvo Island in thre Azores turns off its public lighting for a few key days to help fledgling Cory’s shearwaters as they attempt to fly to the ocean guided by the starsOnce a year, Corvo, the smallest and most northerly island of Portugal’s Azores archipelago, goes dark. Since 2019, the island’s 450 or so inhabitants have chosen to switch off the lights every autumn for five nights…
US voters worried about corruption under Trump — FT poll
Americans link graft to affordability crisis as midterm elections loom
Students worry AI is about to kill their future
Young people are increasingly anxious — and angry — at a Big Tech revolution and what it means for their job prospects
Demand for UK government action 10 months after British man’s death in Grenada
Police closed case of Andrew Frederick despite autopsy report ruling his death a homicideA time-critical investigation into the death of a British man whose body was found in a ransacked property on the Caribbean island of Grenada has stalled because of diplomatic delays between the two countries.Charity workers supporting the family of Andrew Frederick are demanding immediate government interven…
This is how we do it: ‘Our fertility doctor told us we were having too much sex’
Ines and Ross shared a high sex drive, but things calmed down a bit after their daughter was born• How do you do it? Share the story of your sex life, anonymouslyOur desire hasn’t diminished, but I’m content with a cuddly, loving shag these days Continue reading...
Australia survive almighty Fiji scare to stay unbeaten at Rugby League World Cup
Tom Trbojevic scores hat-trick in Kangaroos’ unconvincing 36-22 winSemi Valemei also scores three as Fiji run in four tries in BrisbaneThe naysayers have questioned this increasingly provincial sport and its sometimes laughable and often one-sided, so-called World Cup. But against the favourites and hosts Australia, the Fiji Bati showed – from the tears on the players cheeks during their anthem,…
Wales deputy helps Ospreys make themselves at home
The Welsh URC talking points as Ospreys win their St Helen's homecoming, Scarlets give Stormers a scare and Cardiff and Dragons disappoint.
Osaka 'not far off' her best but often ponders future
Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka says she is returning to her best form but would consider quitting the game if asked to by her three-year-old daughter.
Audi to build $4bn US plant as it grapples with tariffs
Move announced at Trump rally in Georgia comes as carmaker and its parent Volkswagen seek relief from president’s levies
Storm Boelo: warnings in place in Scotland, Northern Ireland and north of England as high winds batter UK
Met Office reports gusts of 80mph in exposed coastal spots and advises people in affected areas to stay indoorsStrong winds have battered Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England overnight, as Storm Boelo hit the UK.It was the second named storm in as many days, after Storm Austen brought strong winds to parts of the UK on Friday. The Met Office said wind speeds reached 60-70mph, affecting…
Lara Croft is 30! We look at the video game icon’s biggest blunders
We all know the highlights of the tomb raider’s storied career – but what about the lowlights? We dig deep to unearth the archaeologist’s less glorious momentsHappy birthday, Lara! This month marks 30 years since Ms Croft first swan-dived into our lives with her unique blend of athletic prowess, archaeological expertise and giant knockers. More than 100 million Tomb Raider games have been sold si…
Retail leads the way on paternity leave as government urged to improve offer
M&S and Tesco are among employers offering six weeks, highlighting gap with construction and agriculture“Being able to take six weeks’ paid paternity leave, flexibly, made a huge difference to me and my family, giving me the time to support my partner and settle into being a new parent,” said Marks & Spencer employee Joe Erskine.The food and clothing retailer increased its paternity leave offerin…
‘I’d rather live through something publicly than escape it privately’: Jack Antonoff on survivor’s guilt, songwriting and his shock divorce
Whether he’s playing the role of soul-baring artist or starry producer, the Bleachers frontman strives to keep his integrity intact. He weighs in on Ed Sheeran, his love of working on ‘high-stakes’ albums and and why he’ll never stop singing about his marriage breakup on stageSitting in the restaurant of a Denver hotel, in the middle of a US tour with his band Bleachers, Jack Antonoff shrugs. “Th…
The penguins are noisy, the people fantastic - what it takes to be an Antarctic postmaster
George Clarke from Bristol will run the post office at Port Lockroy in Antarctica from October to March.
Murphy praises Ulster for 'sticking in the fight'
Ulster head coach Richie Murphy praises his team for their battling qualities and execution of their gameplan which almost saw them earn a comeback win against the Bulls in Pretoria.
Bus and lorry collide killing 22, including passengers 'returning from funeral'
At least 22 people have been killed after a bus and lorry collided in Kenya, police say.
Pryce takes second BRC title with Cambrian Rally win
Osian Pryce wins the British Rally Championship title after victory in the season-ending Cambrian Rally.
Storm leaves homes without power and cars wrecked
Thousands are without power and 400 people are evacuated from a caravan park in Preston.
Signs suggest Thomas Markle Sr may be ‘sex offender of the grossest kind’, says Philippine minister
Exclusive: Meghan’s father denies possessing child sexual abuse images as forensic analysis of found images continuesAll signs point to Thomas Markle Sr being a “possible sex offender of the grossest kind” although a full forensic investigation will give a “definitive picture”, the Philippine interior minister has told the Guardian.Authorities in the south-east Asian country are analysing digital…
Chelsea's World's End Estate to get £20m refurb
The council plans to improve 750 homes, in seven tower blocks, including new kitchens and bathrooms.
Five people taken to hospital following flat fire
Two people suffered serious burns in the Ebbsfleet fire on Friday night, the fire service says.
‘Why would I leave?’: Middlesbrough pushes back against ‘hardest place to grow up’ label
Teesside town has come out worst in children’s commissioner’s report, but residents say such rankings are demoralising and counterproductive“It’s disappointing, it’s just another kicking,” said a youth worker after the town in which they work was labelled as the hardest place in which to be a child in England.“It suggests our children are living unhappy lives,” said a teacher, who described her p…
‘I’m not someone who has sex to music. I like uncomfortable silence’: Katherine Ryan’s honest playlist
The comedian unashamedly loves the Spice Girls’ Wannabe and cries to Boyz II Men, but which novelty song changed her life?The first song I fell in love with My mother would sing and dance and cook and clean in the kitchen, as many 80s moms did, to divas like Madonna and Paula Abdul. Material Girl made me think: “This is who I want to be.”The first single I bought I bought three records at the sam…
Bust companies revived in ‘phoenix’ deals more likely to fail again, study finds
Exclusive: research for the Guardian shows ‘pre-pack’ deals with former management also pay far less to creditorsThe boss whose twice-bust business appears to be backInsolvent businesses reacquired by their previous management in “pre-pack” administrations are much more likely to fail again and tend to repay far less to creditors, research for the Guardian suggests.The study is the latest to rais…
The boss whose twice-bust business appears to be back despite £3m debts
Andrew Woosnam took millions from his recruitment firms before creditors, including HMRC, were left out of pocketCompanies revived in ‘phoenix’ deals more likely to fail, study findsFor three decades, the recruitment industry treated Andrew Woosnam well.Having learned his trade during the 1990s, he graduated to create his own firm at the turn of the millennium – which allowed him to bank millions…
Wind gust of 84mph recorded as Storm Boelo brings disruption
More than 500 homes are without power and flooding and felled trees have been reported on roads.
Scotland's papers: Markle abuse letter and indy summit call
A review of the front page stories from the daily newspapers in Scotland.
APOD: 2026 October 25 – Dark Matter in a Simulated Universe
APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 October 25 – Dark… Today’s APOD Archive Submissions Index Search Calendar RSS Education About Discuss APOD Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer. Dark Matter […]
Musk says SpaceX restricted Ukraine's Starlink connection as service restored
The tech billionaire accuses Ukraine of violating its terms of service by using the network for military activity.
Australia v Fiji: men’s Rugby League World Cup – live
Updates as the Kangaroos and Fiji Bati meet at Suncorp StadiumKick-off time in Brisbane is 7.05pm local/8.05pm AEDT/9.05am GMTAny thoughts? Get in touch with an emailTonga 36-0 LebanonPNG 6-64 SamoaEngland 82-0 FranceNew Zealand 82-16 Cook Islands Continue reading...
Carrick clinging on as Manchester United host Bournemouth, clásico buildup and more – matchday live
⚽️ News before the 2pm GMT Premier League fixtures⚽️ How they stand | Fixtures | Mail JohnSo then, Manchester United. Jamie Jackson considers the possible options for Michael Carrick. Fernandes’s open questioning of the tactics is a challenge to the head coach’s authority and we wait to see how/if Carrick will face it down. If Carrick acts and proves he is not a lame duck then even if he is remov…
Storm Boelo yn dod â mwy o wyntoedd cryfion a rhybuddion llifogydd
Mae'r rhybudd am wynt yn parhau i fod mewn grym i rannau o Gymru ddydd Sul ac mae rhybuddion llifogydd hefyd mewn rhai o leoliadau.
Ballon d’Or ceremony returns to England in nod to ‘revolutionary’ Stanley Matthews
Matthews’ family ‘very excited’ as London Palladium hosts event 70 years after first award at Blackpool town hallWhen football’s dignitaries assemble on Monday at the London Palladium for the Ballon d’Or ceremony it will be a far cry from the first awards 70 years ago. That was held in the slightly less glamorous surroundings of Blackpool town hall, where Stanley Matthews was presented with the p…
Brazilians vote in presidential election runoff pitting leftist Lula against far-right Bolsonaro
Incumbent president lost in first round to senator and son of convicted ex-president Brazilians are going to the polls on Sunday in a highly unpredictable runoff in which the leftist president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, is attempting an unprecedented comeback against the far-right senator Flávio Bolsonaro, who won the first-round vote.Bolsonaro’s surprise victory despite not leading most polls m…
‘You can’t bring in robots’: the leather firm handmaking everything from wallets to cigar cases
In the third article in a series on high-end British manufacturing, we visit the Ettinger factory in Walsall‘Our town is making jeans again’: reviving jobs and skills in WalesFrom feathers to pet portraits, Rolls-Royce rides high on custom craze“It is all down to attention to detail and everything we do is based around that.”Gary Billingham is demonstrating how the 28 pieces which make up an Etti…
‘I can’t believe I get to see that’: One Born Every Minute is back for a 12th series
Reality TV show returns to focus on childbirth, diversity and the sharing of stories in a social media age[PIX HERE: https://media.gutools.co.uk/search?query=One%20Born%20Every%20Minute&since=2026-10-19T23:00:00.000Z]When One Born Every Minute first aired in 2010, viewers loved its fly-on-the-wall take on life in a maternity unit, from midwives idly chatting about unusual pregnancy cravings to pa…
Ian Holloway’s circus: why the manager’s outbursts are no laughing matter for fans
Swindon manager has a history of viral outbursts but fans want a united club and manager they can supportIn Ian Holloway’s often madcap managerial orbit, this was simply the latest in a steady succession of eccentric outbursts. Eyes bulging as he spoke, he boomed the letter “D” and promptly stabbed himself in the chest with an imaginary dagger. Next came the letter “M” alongside a blow from anoth…
The hill I will die on: The email sign-off is archaic - it needs to go. No regards, Tom | Tom Gill
The torture of the inbox is made insufferably worse by the dated cliches at the beginning and end. Enough!If email were a person, it would be an adult dressed in a teenager’s clothes, desperately trying to stay relevant. Despite being 55 years old and having been surpassed by numerous developments in communication technologies, its functionality remains largely the same as when it was first widel…
What have Man Utd changed to turn around WSL form?
It's a different picture at Manchester United now than it was last month - so what have they changed to turn around their WSL form?
Swansea look to restore order after QPR mauling
After their fine start to the Championship season, Swansea City are licking wounds following a grim day at Queens Park Rangers.
'This is the only Clasico' - Mourinho's Real trying to stop Barca's shot at history
Barcelona aim to make La Liga history against Real Madrid, with Jose Mourinho looking to end their winning run.
Student protesters aim for electoral victory over Serbia's long serving leader
People in Serbia are voting in a parliamentary election that is being viewed as a showdown between former president Aleksandar Vucic and a university student protest movement.
Building a rural business empire on the back of coffee beans
Lewie Graham runs a cafe, restaurant and coffee bean roasting business in Kirkcudbright.
Pakistan v England: tri-series one day international cricket – live
Live ODI cricket updates from 8am GMTSri Lanka stun England with second-highest ODI chaseYou can email Daniel | Sign up for The SpinShaheen Afridi gets the coin flip go his way and wants to bowl.He cites the ‘fresh’ surface as a reason for his decision, wanting to get a look at it before having a bat. Continue reading...
One Born Every Minute couple share their IVF journey
Kate, 41, and Matt, 44, agreed to let the cameras film the birth of their daughter Matilda.
Old Trafford travel delay warning as trams off
Tram cancellations will be ongoing until 1 November due to essential works taking place.
Italian-themed festival applies for Richmond event
The family-friendly festival hopes to offer live Italian music and food on Richmond Green.
Black History Month outdated, says theatre producer
Mya Onwugbonu says a focus on black history should go beyond a single month to happen year-round.
Who am I? Plus today's other quizzes
Test your ball knowledge against today's Who Am I?, Five in Five and Brainteaser.
Free Bonfire Night 2026 events across the North West
With Bonfire Night just around the corner, what free events are being lined up in the North West?
All-day free parking offered for Christmas event
There will be free parking at seven Tunbridge Wells car parks for the festive event on 14 November.
Dover Castle and its headless drummer boy
There are stories of King Charles I and a headless drummer boy being seen at Dover Castle.
Gohebu ar wrthdaro i 'ddod â phobl ynghyd' a 'chau'r bwlch empathi'
Ar ôl gohebu o rai o ardaloedd mwyaf cythryblus y byd, mae Caitlin Kelly bellach yn ohebydd y Dwyrain Canol ABC News Australia.
Nationwide to cut 275 jobs in latest round since takeover of Virgin Money
Exclusive: Bosses tell staff cuts part of effort to ‘simplify’ operations and ‘remove duplication’ across wider workforceNationwide building society is slashing another 275 jobs in the latest round of cuts since bank bosses pushed through a £2.9bn takeover of Virgin Money.Bosses made the announcement to staff on Wednesday, saying it was part of efforts to simplify the bank’s operations and “remov…
Carving out a greener future: how the Swiss ski resort of Laax is meeting the climate crisis head on
Gondolas on demand, electric piste-grooming and chemical-free snow cannons – how Laax is ‘greenstyling’ its futureIt’s the worst ski resort nightmare: hillsides of shaggy yellow grass streaked with slush under a leaden sky that’s coughing up sleet. Parts of Europe – places previously accustomed to crisp snow fields and pristine blue skies – are now facing this calamity, something meteorologists m…
Cookie theft: how fraudsters get the digital key to your accounts
‘Session cookies’ are a primary target for hackers letting them hijack and use your accountsYou’ve had a busy morning of life admin, logging into various accounts to check balances and make payments. At the end of a productive few hours you close your laptop and move on to your next job.What you don’t know is that fraudsters have hijacked your session with the bank and are now able to access your…
Ten days that could shake the world: democratic norms at stake in four pivotal elections
Brazil, Israel, Serbia and the US are holding elections within the space of 10 days. Will the authoritarian right cement its global gains, or can pro-democracy forces make a comeback?Four elections on four continents within 10 days could profoundly reshape global politics, propelling the world further along its current authoritarian trajectory or marking a limited comeback for democratic norms.In…
Zadie Smith tells Dua Lipa inequality has made culture clashes feel ‘existential’
Novelist says demise of Britain’s ‘incredible’ welfare system and housing struggles have led to deeper divisionsThe novelist Zadie Smith has said that inequality has made culture clashes feel “existential”, adding that it has become “natural to look to your left and think ‘who the fuck are you?’”In an interview with Dua Lipa as part of the Southbank Centre’s London literature festival, Smith argu…
Cocaine-linked crimes on the rise in Britain as consumption surges
Exclusive: Wastewater analysis in England suggests people took roughly 2.5bn lines of drug in one yearAgeing users and record deaths – the data behind Britain’s £9.8bn-a-year cocaine habitPubs, festivals and workplaces: how cocaine has become an everyday habitBritish police are recording a growing number of crimes linked to cocaine, including assaults, domestic abuse and dangerous driving, as fig…
How cocaine conquered the UK: in pubs, festivals and workplaces the drug has become an everyday habit
Previously considered a middle-class drug, price drops have made cocaine more widely available, and created a new set of problemsCocaine-linked crimes on the rise in Britain as consumption surgesAgeing users and record deaths – the data behind Britain’s £9.8bn-a-year cocaine habitLisa* is watching Scissor Sisters at a festival in the Lake District, a can of cider in hand, dancing along to the mus…
Talu staff cartref gofal i ddysgu Cymraeg er mwyn 'cysylltu â'r preswylwyr'
Mae Cartref Bryn yr Eglwys ym Mhentrefoelas yn talu staff i ddysgu Cymraeg ar eu dyddiau rhydd, fel y gall preswylwyr dderbyn gofal yn eu mamiaith.
Weather causes cancellation of MotoGP in Australia
Sunday's MotoGP race in Australia is cancelled because of bad weather at Phillip Island.
Rhaid i Blaid Cymru wneud 'mwy o waith cartref' ar annibyniaeth - Dafydd Wigley
Mae angen i Blaid Cymru wneud "llawer iawn mwy o waith cartref" ar oblygiadau annibyniaeth yn ôl cyn-arweinydd y blaid.
'O'n i'n ei edmygu...fe oedd arweinydd y pac' a 'byddai fe'n dweud 'jest gwna fe''
Cyfnither Ioan Powell, a fu farw o diwmor yr ymennydd yn 27, yn cyflawni ei "her fwyaf" er cof amdano ac yn codi arian at Ymchwil Canser Cymru.
The Army Officer playing for Wales at a World Cup
Jade Mullen's journey to the Women's Rugby League World Cup has been an unconventional one via rugby union and military service.
What Man Utd need now is stability, not more changes - Pulis
BBC Sport columnist Tony Pulis explains why Bruno Fernandes' comments after Manchester United's defeat by Como showed how hard it must be to run the club at the moment.
Why are Liverpool struggling for Premier League goals?
Liverpool have scored 15 goals in four cup games this season, but have managed only nine goals in seven Premier League matches.
When is Premier League 'sacking season' - and who should be worried?
As pressure builds on Manchester United manager Michael Carrick, BBC Sport looks at when the Premier League 'sacking season' begins.
Greg Wise on how he and Emma Thompson coped with failed IVF: ‘We hit an existential crisis – she was not a proper woman and I was not a proper man’
Their hopes of having a second child were dashed. Two decades on, the actor remembers the grief and pain of that time“I’m afraid this cycle has not been successful.” Emma and I cannot catch each other’s eye. We sit mute in our grief in the silence of the IVF doctor’s office. This is a kind of grief that is often not understood even to be grief at all. A grief about the loss of a potential child.…
Outlier, Glasgow G1: ‘This kind of carefully orchestrated can’t-be-arsedness is really quite magical’ – restaurant review | Grace Dent on restaurants
You cannot fake fabulous by simply buying in cool crockery and a freezer full of someone else’s pastryIn my misspent youth, I’d head to Glasgow to watch the likes of Fields of the Nephilim and Hawkwind at the Barrowland Boardroom, drink snakebite and buy posters from the touts on Gallowgate to Blu-Tack to my bedroom wall and tear holes in my mother’s woodchip wallpaper. Today, however, I’m here t…
Emirati-linked firms’ ownership of Manchester land ‘up 39%’ in ten years
Economic ties face scrutiny after scandal over Manchester City’s financial rules‘That’s the way the city works’: how the UAE changed the face of Andy Burnham’s ManchesterEmirati-linked companies own almost 40% more land in Greater Manchester than a decade ago, Guardian analysis reveals, as the city’s economic ties face scrutiny after Manchester City’s financial rules scandal.The number of land ti…
‘It’s magic’: scientists rediscover how to make ancient Roman colour-changing glass
Exclusive: Optical engineering that went into 1,600-year-old Lycurgus Cup has baffled experts for centuriesThe Romans’ proficiency in the art of glass-making has produced some of the wonders of antiquity, but few of their creations better a 1,600-year-old masterpiece which sits in the British Museum.Depending on where a light source is positioned, the Lycurgus Cup changes colour, from jade green…
Don’t call me ‘mumsy’ – the contempt behind that word makes me livid | Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett
It means to be drab, homely or old-fashioned – ‘motherly’, essentially. Why can’t we have some respect for mothers, instead of deriding them?A recent newspaper headline – “Sorry Radley! These dated handbag brands will make you look mumsy – here’s where stylish A-listers and Royals are shopping instead” – reminded me of a word I despise: “mumsy”.My list of words that make me want to throw things i…
‘That’s the way the city works’: how the UAE changed the face of Andy Burnham’s Manchester
The story of the emirates’ presence in Manchester winds from the Arab Spring to some of the most deprived places in England – with complicated results Emirati-linked firms’ ownership of Manchester land ‘up 39%’ in 10 yearsWhen Hosni Mubarak, Egypt’s long-ruling dictator, was toppled from power in the Arab spring protests of 2011, his downfall sent shock waves across the Middle East. It also helpe…
‘Gaza’s suffering has become campaign fodder’: Palestinians fear the worst from Israel election
Humanitarian catastrophe largely ignored as rivals Gadi Eisenkot and Benjamin Netanyahu vow to end Hamas ruleAs Israel prepares to go to the polls, Palestinians in Gaza are bracing for an outcome that could shape their future, knowing their fate rests with the country that has reduced much of the territory to rubble and killed nearly 75,000 people.Gaza, where nearly a million displaced Palestinia…
I gave my ex our house and half my savings, but now I feel resentful | Ask Annalisa Barbieri
Your feelings are understandable. Exploring and accepting them may help you move onI was with my ex-partner for more than 20 years. We were mostly happy and I expected us to be together for life. For well over half the relationship, I was the sole breadwinner and, at my ex’s request, managed our finances. We were reasonably well off, with savings and without a mortgage. We even had a holiday home…
Derren Brown turns into Nostradamus – and I predict you’ll submit to one gasp-inducing stunt after another
Apollo theatre, LondonProphecies are impossibly fulfilled by the superstar who takes his cue from the legendary French seer in his show Only HumanDo we have free will – or are the words I am about to write, the four stars twinkling atop this review, pre-ordained? That’s the stuff Derren Brown conjures with in his new show Only Human, which takes its inspiration from Nostradamus’s ability to fores…