Fighters exploited & forgotten in failing system - Smith
Fighters are being "hurt, exploited or forgotten" in a failing system, says former boxer Paul Smith, who has criticised a lack of support for athletes.
URSY.NEWS / The day in headlines
Monday 26 October 2026
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Healey poised to increase adult minimum wage in UK Budget
Chancellor will hold back from bigger increases in the rate for younger workers despite Labour manifesto pledge
Hearts chairman calls for greater transparency on key decisions
Reflecting on last season's final-day title disappointment, Hearts chairman Calum Paterson calls for "greater transparency and consistency around key decisions in Scottish football".
Harry Kane claims men’s Ballon d’Or to end England’s 25-year wait for winner
Alexia Putellas picks up women’s award for third timeEngland captain acclaimed in London ceremonyHarry Kane is the Ballon d’Or winner for 2026, the first Englishman to win football’s most prestigious individual trophy in 25 years.Two hours into a lavishly excitable ceremony at the Palladium Theatre in London, Kane’s name emerged from the final envelope to wild cheers inside the auditorium. The wo…
Kane ends England's 25-year Ballon d'Or wait - how he bucked the trend
Harry Kane becomes the first English player to win the Ballon d'Or since Michael Owen in 2001 after being crowned the world's best player at a ceremony in London.
I'm one of a growing number of Gen Z birdwatchers - it helps my mental health
Caitlin Andrew hated birdwatching as a child but found a passion for it in her 20s.
Chris Mason: The Budget is imminent as tricky things pile up for Burnham
From Brexit debates to North Sea oil, there is plenty getting the cabinet, the Labour Party and the country talking.
Family's anger at delays to review of stab death case
The family of a Fife man who died from a stab wound to the chest have long challenged the original police ruling.
New weather warnings as third storm set to hit Scotland
The country is braced for the third storm in as many days as communities continue to clean up after the weekend.
More than third of deaths of ex-prisoners on probation drug related, says report
Politicians are being urged to tackle "systematic failures" in the criminal justice system.
Lancashire consider Anderson farewell amid fan unrest
Lancashire will look into organising a farewell for bowler James Anderson amid fan unrest over his departure from the club.
England captain Harry Kane wins Ballon d’Or
Bayern Munich forward recognised as world’s best-performing footballer — the first British player to win the award in 25 years
NASA’s Perseverance Views Dust at Neretva Vallis
Description This 360-degree look at Neretva Vallis within Mars’ Jezero Crater was stitched together using 217 images acquired by the rover’s Mastcam-Z on May 20, 2024, the 1,155th Martian day, or sol, of the mission. While it is a wind-swept dusty vista today, billions of years ago it was home to a river channel that fed fresh water into […]
London City's Putellas wins record-equalling third Ballon d'Or
Barcelona and Spain midfielder Alexia Putellas wins the Ballon d'Or Feminin for a record-equalling third time.
EU loan to Airbus threatens trade truce with US, Trump trade official warns
Jamieson Greer says the European Investment Bank’s historic loan to the aerospace group risks ‘violating’ the US-EU aircraft deal
Former FBI chief charged for third time by Trump administration
Former FBI chief James Comey has been charged for a third time by President Donald Trump's administration.
Dancer's family were told to say goodbye after stroke - now he hopes to perform again
After being told he would never walk or talk again, Dan hopes to dance before his 30th birthday.
Microsoft offers to buy out a quarter of its workforce
Employees in the US, Canada, India, and the UK may receive offers to leave MS today.
Carers allowed to earn over the weekly limit without losing out as ‘cliff-edge’ abolished in the budget
Controversial mechanism that hit unpaid carers with huge penalties to be scrapped following Guardian investigationThe controversial rule that led to unpaid carers being punished with penalties amounting to thousands of pounds is to be abolished, the Guardian can reveal.The chancellor, John Healey, is to announce a new digital taper system for the so-called carer’s allowance in Wednesday’s budget,…
Healey focuses Budget on ‘everyday fixes’ as energy costs bite
Chancellor set to offer limited giveaways to ease cost of living and help for first-time homeowners
Healey vows cheaper marmalade and gherkins in pre-Budget package of 'everyday fixes'
The chancellor will axe tariffs on some staples as part of plans to give households "breathing space".
Justice department charges ex-FBI director James Comey for third time
Comey, an outspoken critic of Donald Trump, accused of leaking information related to US national defenseThe justice department charged former FBI director James Comey on Monday with two counts of leaking information related to national defense, the third time the Trump administration has filed criminal charges against one of Donald Trump’s most despised foes.The charges, filed in federal court i…
Dundee councillors approve £21m RAAC repair scheme
Almost 1,000 homes in the city contain the defective concrete - the highest number in Scotland.
Busted's James Bourne says 'hero' brother saved his life with kidney donation
The guitarist says doctors had given him "a few years left to live", but is now recovering well.
Escaping Idi Amin review – there’s a happy ending to this awful tale … and it should be a lesson to us all
Four Britons describe the horrors they witnessed as children as thousands were expelled from Uganda – or killed – by the Ugandan dictator. The new lives they made should teach us something importantThe contributors to Escaping Idi Amin hardly make any direct comparisons to the present day. They don’t say: look, this part of the story is what Britain is now heading towards. This part is where Amer…
Trump offers $1mn reward for tips leading to election fraud conviction
US president offers payout days before midterm vote that will shape balance of power in Congress
Arsenal eye Monza striker Varela - Tuesday's gossip
Portuguese striker Gustavo Varela is on Arsenal's radar, Crystal Palace want to keep winger Ismaila Sarr, Brighton defender Luka Vuskovic receives admiring glances from some of Europe's biggest clubs, plus more.
Manhunt for suspect with 'altered appearance'
Erdem Mustafa, 35, was shot dead in Hertford Road, Enfield, last Monday.
Tinga’s Tale
Written by Margaret Deahn, Ph.D. candidate at Purdue University Oct. 19, 2026 Once upon a time, NASA’s Mars 2020 rover investigated the southern border of “Idubi,” an outcrop composed primarily of an igneous mineral geologists call olivine. The rover’s “eyes” captured a very exciting geologic feature during its traverse — a contact between distinct rock […]
Trump accused of ‘manipulating’ Catholic bishops for political gain
Archbishop of Milwaukee says White House exploited clerics in Oval Office photo
NASA’s Perseverance Offers Clues to Protect Crews From Mars Dust
Over 1,645 Martian days, NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover measured the fine and ultrafine Martian dust particles found clinging to samples of spacesuit materials that are carried aboard the rover, including some that are small enough to penetrate the lungs and enter the bloodstream. The findings will be published Tuesday, Oct. 27, in the Proceedings of […]
NEO Surveyor’s Sunshade Gets Inspected
Description The large sunshade of NASA’s Near-Earth Object (NEO) Surveyor is mounted on an assembly ring during inspections in a clean room at BAE Systems Space & Mission Systems in Boulder, Colorado, in July 2026. The sunshade structure stands 20 feet (6 meters) tall and measures 8 feet (2.4 meters) wide at its base. Its two flat […]
Solar Cells Inspected on NASA’s NEO Surveyor
Description The large sunshade of NASA’s Near-Earth Object (NEO) Surveyor mission is inspected by a technician at BAE Systems Space & Mission Systems in Boulder, Colorado, in late July. Built by Applied Aerospace in Stockton, California, the sunshade structure was outfitted with its solar cells by SolAero Technologies in Albuquerque, New Mexico, in January. Environmental […]
Israel 'genocide' has continued after Gaza ceasefire, UN report claims
Israel has continued to commit genocide in Gaza despite last October's ceasefire, a UN commission claims.
Israel 'genocide' has continued in Gaza after ceasefire, UN report claims
Israel has continued to commit genocide in Gaza despite last October's ceasefire, a UN commission claims.
Worms mate in man's eyes, get plucked out right before larvae burst out
Case study gives a whole new meaning to "bedroom eyes."
Microsoft offers buyouts to 60,000 staff
Tech giant moves to control costs and it spends up to $175bn on AI infrastructure this year
British people react to the pedestrianisation of Oxford Street – video
London's Oxford Street has entered the first stage of pedestrianisation, with about a kilometre of the famous street being closed to traffic for good. The Guardian talked to visitors to hear their thoughts on mayor Sadiq Khan's pedestrianisation plan Continue reading...
Protest leaders urge French pupils to keep barricading their schools
Activists say struggle must go on until their ‘maximum’ demands are met over teacher shortages and building repairsFrench children should continue to barricade their schools and take part in street protests, a student union said on Monday after the government announced a package of education measures to try to stem the crisis.“Today we’re at the negotiating table, we’re able to negotiate with the…
Oscar-winning producer says BBC gave her £400,000 payout after she raised antisemitism concerns
The BBC says it did not uphold any of the allegations of antisemitism but accepted there were "shortcomings" in how it treated Lucie Kon.
Meet the real-life Scottish surgeon who inspired Sherlock Holmes
Lindsey Fitzharris chats with Ars about her new book, Sleuth-Hound: The Case of the Real Sherlock Holmes.
Apple releases iOS and macOS 27.2 with new Siri AI features, new Music logo
Included is the ability to limit which applications Siri can directly access.
Will the public change its mind about Meghan?
This complicated - and developing - story could prove to be a turning point for Meghan.
Macklemore begins Free Palestine tour after Ed Sheeran fallout
Proceeds from the tour, which begins in Dublin next month, will go to organisations supporting Palestinians, he says.
Ballon d'Or winner? Kane's best Bundesliga goals
With the 2026 Ballon d'Or just around the corner, BBC Sport looks back at some of Harry Kane's best goals in a Bayern Munich shirt.
NASA SEES Interns Tackle Real-World Challenges in Lunar Exploration
The NASA STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) Enhancement in Earth Science (SEES) Internship Program at the University of Texas Center for Space Research places high school students on small, mission-focused research teams mentored by NASA, academic, and industry experts. During summer 2026, the SEES Mission Architecture Tool for Research, Integration, and eXploration (MATRIX)…
Trump administration illegally fired James Comey's daughter, judge rules
Maurene Comey believes she was let go from her job as a federal prosecutor because her father is the former FBI director.
Netanyahu reportedly pressured military to attack Iran in run-up to election
Israeli prime minister increases alarmist rhetoric as his far-right coalition narrowly trails in pollsBenjamin Netanyahu has resorted to increasingly alarmist rhetoric and reportedly put pressure on Israel’s military to take action against Iran as his far-right coalition narrowly trails in the polls ahead of Tuesday’s close-run elections.The Israeli prime minister posted an AI-generated image of…
England Under-15s walk off pitch against Ireland in World Cup after racism allegation
Match in new Fifa competition abandonedEngland players refuse to resume matchEngland abandoned their Under-15 World Cup match against the Republic of Ireland on Monday after a player reported being subjected to a racist slur. Fifa confirmed it was investigating what happened in the final minute of the Group C fixture in Baku, Azerbaijan, when Ireland were leading 4-1.Footage showed an England pla…
'Maxxing' selected as Dictionary.com word of the year
"Whatever we're doing, we want to push it further," said an expert on why Americans are embracing the term, which is short for maximising.
iPhone Duo owners report cracks in Apple’s first foldable handset
Company says small number of devices affected by display glitch after posts appear on Reddit and social mediaOwners of the new foldable iPhone are reporting cracks in the device’s screen, as Apple confirmed an issue with a “small number” of units.Reports of cracks have emerged on Reddit and social media platforms since the handset went on general sale globally on Friday. Experts said there had be…
Heavenly Creatures killer Pauline Parker dies in Orkney, aged 88
The death of the convicted murderer in Orkney at the age of 88 brings to an end a 70-year story that inspired an acclaimed film.
‘Autonomy, not flesh’: RAF official outlines AI drone-powered future
Air Chief Marshal Harv Smyth says technological advances will reduce need for human involvement in warfareA future Royal Air Force will rely on “autonomy not flesh,” its chief said on Monday as he described plans in which Typhoon fighters are accompanied by four AI-enabled drones capable of patrolling hundreds of miles in the distance.The technological shift would revolutionise warfare, limit the…
Woman on chemotherapy ineligible for cancer drug
Laura Stanford is told she cannot have Enhertu as she is on her third round of chemotherapy.
Apple reveals updated iPad mini with a bigger OLED screen for $700
Apple claims this is the most significant update ever for the iPad mini line.
As students we never sought power – here’s how we reclaimed Serbia | Novak Simin
After freedom, we want to give our people something radical: a normal, functioning stateTwo years ago, I harboured no political ambition whatsoever. I was a student at the faculty of technical sciences in Novi Sad, my home town, pursuing a PhD in human resources and simply living my life. That was until the canopy collapse at the newly renovated train station in Novi Sad in November 2024, which k…
Bristol sign Auvaa following Saracens sacking
Bristol Bears have signed 21-year-old Samoan forward Totoa Auvaa, two weeks after he was sacked by Saracens.
Boston Dynamics employees want to block sale of robot dogs to ICE
US robotics company stands by ICE deal as more than 300 employees warn of risk.
Ballon d’Or 2026: updates from 70th edition in London – live
⚽️ Ballon d’Or updates from 8pm GMT⚽️ Ceremony returns to England in nod to Stanley Matthews⚽️ Women’s power rankings: will a new winner be crowned?⚽️ Send your thoughts to Daniel via emailOne of the things we love about football is that, in a fickle world of questions, it offers us definitive answers. The best team in the league is the team which wins the league; in order to be certain who deser…
‘I, The TrUssTER, will NeveR die’ – Liz Truss’s Bank Job, digested by John Crace
She’s back with another book – and it’s a lot like the last one. Our sketchwriter spares you the 100 pagesHI!!! It’S mE Liz. THe TrUssTER. GueSS wHat? I’vE oNLy GOnE aND RiTTen anOTHer BoOK. IT’s called The NUT JOB. IMaGIne!!!. And iT’S DefiNATly tHE mosT ImPORtanT BoOk iN ThE EntIRe uniVErSE. ThE Wun NOWun wanTs yOU to Reed. PartLY BecOz ItS ThE SaME aS tHe laST WuNN. BuT MAInly BECoz tHE BLOBB…
Pope's South American trip to go ahead as planned after lung cancer surgery
The Pope underwent surgery in to remove a tumour on the lower part of his right lung and is gradually resuming his duties.
Walter Koenig, actor best known as Chekov on Star Trek, dies aged 90
The actor appeared in the cult 1960s show as well as many of the films but also worked as a writerWalter Koenig, the actor known for playing Pavel Chekov throughout the Star Trek franchise, has died, his representative confirmed to the Hollywood Reporter. He was 90.Koenig died at his home in North Hollywood surrounded by his daughter and niece, according to a Facebook post by Zachery McGinnis, th…
The Guardian view on Lula’s comeback: a victory for Brazil and the world, as well as a Trump rebuff | Editorial
A fourth presidential victory gives Lula another chance to defend democracy, protect the Amazon and deliver for Brazil’s working peopleLuiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s win in Brazil’s presidential election is a triumph for him, his country and the world. The 80-year-old incumbent snatched victory from the jaws of defeat, blocked the rise of the far right and saved the planetary air-conditioning system…
The Guardian view on Serbia’s student revolution: from principled protest to power | Editorial
Two years after the Novi Sad tragedy gave birth to a youthful political movement, Sunday’s remarkable election has taken the country into a new eraThis weekend it will be two years since the collapse of a shoddily constructed train station canopy in Serbia’s second city, Novi Sad. The tragedy, killing 16 people, was swiftly attributed to state corruption and failures of regulation, sparking stude…
Donovan backed for big future on signing new Celtic deal
Manager Martin O'Neill is sure Colby Donovan is destined for "very big future" as the Celtic full-back extends his contract until 2031.
Bookies fear budget hit but gaming machine self-harm killed off the old-fashioned shops
A wholesale plunder of local communities via casino-gaming took place and racing was content to sit on sidelinesHas it really been almost a year since racing’s last bout of Budget-related anxiety? Apparently so, because having successfully persuaded Rachel Reeves to exempt racing from a (modest) hike in betting day in 2025, here we are again, nervously anticipating Wednesday’s budget amid warning…
Star Trek actor Walter Koenig, who played Pavel Chekov, dies aged 90
He played the eager Russian crewman in the original Star Trek series and later appeared in Babylon 5.
Keir Starmer's government discussed moving out of 10 Downing Street
The building has been described as a "gloomy, mice-infested, bomb-curtained rabbit warren".
England fret over Fin Smith’s fitness for looming Australia match
Borthwick responds by calling up Charlie AtkinsonGuy Pepper and Benhard van Rensburg also doubtsEngland are fretting over the fitness of the fly-half Fin Smith in the leadup to the Nations Championship home opener against Australia next week.The Northampton player damaged a calf in the second half against Leicester on Saturday and will be unable to join the national squad who have a three-day tra…
Lula’s stunning comeback meets fiscal reality
Brazil’s president must now rein in spending and build a broad coalition
Kane prematurely announced as Ballon d'Or winner - but he wasn't only one
Harry Kane's dream of winning the Ballon d'Or seemed as if it had come true on Monday when the organisers released an article claiming he had won the award.
Political battle intensifies within Labour over Rosebank oil field
Scottish Labour leader Michael Marra is urging the energy secretary to approve the controversial plans.
Musk accuses Ukraine of violating Starlink terms with deadly drone strikes
Ukraine says Starshield back to normal, denies misuse of Starlink commercial service.
Trump administration illegally fired Maurene Comey, judge rules
Ruling deals a blow to the US government’s claims of sweeping presidential power to sack officials
No10 clarifies Burnham’s stance on Brexit after he hinted at return to freedom of movement
PM fuelled speculation about EU-UK relationship and indicated he could fight next election on promise to rejoin EUDowning Street has been forced to clarify Andy Burnham’s stance on whether the UK would return to having freedom of movement with the EU after the prime minister said an “honest discussion” was needed on the issue.Burnham fuelled speculation about a return to freedom of movement in an…
Sydney's new $5bn airport has one big problem: Getting there is tough
The airport won’t have direct public transportation for a year. How do locals feel about getting there?
Ainsworth questions standard of players after loss
Gillingham boss Gareth Ainsworth asks if some of his players are up to League Two standard after a 4-1 defeat by Grimsby.
Renfrew flooded after council failed to activate barriers during Storm Boelo
Renfrewshire Council said "predicted tide levels" for the storm did not meet the threshold needed to use the flood barriers.
Ben Jennings on Andy Burnham’s plans for young people – cartoon
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Jury selected for trial of four accused of sexually assaulting man’s drugged ex-wife
Mr Justice Saini tells the eight men and six women at Winchester crown court the case is likely to be upsettingJurors being selected for the trial of four men accused of sexually assaulting the ex-wife of a former Conservative councillor, who has admitted repeatedly drugging and raping her, have been warned the case is likely to be upsetting.Philip Young, 50, has pleaded guilty to multiple charge…
Coronation Street star returns to cobbles after 11 years
The Welsh actor is back as Owen Armstrong and looking forward to a "cracking" storyline.
‘Bold but sane’: what we learnt from Anthropic’s 240,000-word IPO filing
Prospectus details AI lab’s ‘mission’, $800bn data centre commitments and extraordinary governance structure
Will the real Anthropic please stand up
This story originally appeared in The Algorithm, our weekly newsletter on AI. To get stories like this in your inbox first, sign up here. After weeks of frenzied speculation, Anthropic has filed its IPO prospectus. The 335-page document (100 pages or so are focused on risks) lays out the company’s unique view of the technology it…
Man found not guilty of sex offences on beach
The man, from Kent, is cleared of assaulting a woman in August 2025 at Camber Sands, East Sussex.
The five policy splits emerging in Andy Burnham’s cabinet
Prime minister faces many of the same problems that undermined his predecessor Sir Keir Starmer despite a pledge to end factionalism
The regime change we need for Thames Water | Letters
Terry Barker says nationalisation changes who owns the shares, it does not change the rules, while James Wallace says the powers to intervene already exist. Plus a letter from Philip ClaytonAndy Burnham’s instruction to officials to look at all options for Thames Water and not feel constrained (Burnham urges officials to come up with more radical options for Thames Water, 19 October) is welcome,…
Bigger does not always mean better in hospital care | Letter
For some medics, working at a large centre means for the same pay you don’t have to work so hard, writes Dr Paul GodwinThe closure of maternity units is always a temptation when the NHS runs into staffing problems, largely of its own making (Up to 20 maternity units in England may have to shut, NHS leader warns, 19 October).In my area the quality of care has already been called into question at t…
A referendum is not needed for the UK to reach a Bre-entry deal with Europe | Letters
Readers respond to Polly Toynbee’s article on the possibility of rejoining the EUWith all due respect to Polly Toynbee, why do we assume that we would need another referendum to return to Europe (Shall we have another EU referendum? Maybe – but not yet, 19 October)? The last one didn’t work out too well. Asking the electorate to vote a simple yes or no on such a complex and multifaceted deal was…
France will lurch from crisis to crisis until it confronts its retirement timebomb | Letter
Amid widespread protests, Muriel E Cockcroft has sympathy for French youth but fears how much steam will be let out at the next convulsionI’m writing in response to your editorial (The Guardian view on France’s protests: a polarised country is in a perilous political moment, 19 October). While the focus is on Emmanuel Macron, let us not forget the hierarchical structure of French administration,…
Student accommodation plans denied by council
The plans for 402 rooms, first out forward in 2023, are rejected and branded "overbearing".
Shabana Mahmood launches review into murder of student Henry Nowak
Move comes after claims there were warning signs killer had history of threatening behaviour and obsession with weaponsShabana Mahmood, the home secretary, has launched a review to examine whether opportunities were missed to prevent the murder of the student Henry Nowak.It follows claims that there were several warning signs that the perpetrator, Vickrum Digwa, had a history of threatening behav…
Why you shouldn’t bother reading the Anthropic IPO filing
Valuing AI lab based on its historic reported numbers is a fool’s errand
Edinburgh's Christmas ice rink axed after almost 30 years
The winter attraction will not be in the city this year after concerns over city centre access and funding.
Highway thieves are spoofing GPS to steal millions in data center-bound cargo
Investigators explain how highway thieves stole $100M in data center equipment.
Woman treated for Ebola in Nigeria is evacuated to Switzerland
A woman being treated for Ebola in Nigeria has been medically evacuated to Switzerland, authorities say.
Lewis conquers self-doubt to hunt more Wales caps
Dragons prop Dillon Lewis is hoping for more Wales caps in the Nations Championship after a successful return from the international wilderness.
Surprising things we have learnt from Anthropic's blockbuster share listing
Anthropic’s IPO prospectus is 355 pages and full of never before disclosed company information.
McDowell becomes latest major champion to exit LIV
Northern Ireland's Graeme McDowell becomes the latest major champion to exit LIV Golf.
Brazil: how did Lula beat far-right Bolsonaro? | The Latest
Brazil’s Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has won a historic fourth term as president, defeating the far-right candidate Flávio Bolsonaro in a dramatic comeback. Lula is the first candidate to win a runoff election after losing in the first round – taking victory with 51.79% of the vote to his rival’s 48.21%. His win bucks a regional trend, after the son of the former president Jair Bolsonaro had spearh…
Celtic & Rangers wait for stadium closures ruling
Rangers and Celtic submit appeals against a ruling that they must play their next home Scottish Cup ties behind closed doors following scenes of disorder in last season's competition.
NASA Invites Media to Moon Landing Simulation Experience in California
Members of the media are invited to tour a new lunar landing simulator at NASA’s Ames Research Center in California's Silicon Valley on Thursday, Oct. 29, and Friday, Oct. 30.
Pope in 'good health' and trip to South America will go ahead as planned
The Pope is recovering well from cancer surgery and his trip to South America will go ahead as planned next month, the Vatican has said.
‘You are set up to fail’: homeless people say system in England is broken and they need help
As Andy Burnham hosts a rough sleeper summit, frustration mounts over ‘ridiculous bureaucracy’ and lack of hostel placesMartin Fletcher had been homeless for more than 20 years after being made redundant before he finally got accommodation in Sunderland in 2024.What was the one thing that finally ended his rough sleeping and sofa surfing? “My mindset, mainly,” the 61-year-old said. “The realisati…
FAW sets out new aims - and says it needs more money
The Football Association of Wales (FAW) has called for greater funding for Welsh football after setting out ambitious targets for the next decade.
Trump faces backlash after invoking 9/11 in verbal assault on Michigan's Senate candidate
The Democrat himself has hit back, as has Senator Bernie Sanders and a key Trump supporter from 2024.
Scotcast - Storm season: Are we ready for this one?
Austen and Boelo left thousands of homes without power.
Michael Carrick attends Manchester United training ground as club discuss his fate
Head coach arrives to watch Under-21s playBruno Fernandes likes Instagram post about loyaltyMichael Carrick was at Manchester United’s training ground on Monday afternoon as elsewhere at the Carrington base Jason Wilcox, the sporting director, and Omar Berrada, the chief executive, deliberated whether to sack the head coach.Carrick arrived at about 1.50pm to watch the under-21s play a behind-clos…
Army officer killed by reversing Warrior with faulty alarm - inquest
Second Lt Max George, 26, died during a training exercise on Salisbury Plain, an inquest is told.
What the claw arcade game tells us about the cost-of-living crisis | Zoe Williams
No matter how you crunch the UK data, prices are rising while average wages stagnate. The system is rigged – and it’s time we kicked over the toy dispenserAbout a decade ago, the financial crash was almost a decade old. Unrelatedly, my kids were under 10, so I was spending a lot more time in arcades. There’s a particular game involving a metal claw – it goes by the name of claw-game. You put in a…
Airport lounges: how did they get so horribly, competitively decadent?
High-end cocktails, nap pods, waffle stations, tapas attendants, sashimi bars and brutalist art. The airlines’ battle to please the 1% is getting increasingly bizarreName: Airport lounge wars.Age: American Airlines opened the first airport lounge in 1939. Continue reading...
Some iPhone Duo screens are already failing
Apple's "precision-engineered" hinge is apparently damaging some iPhone Duo screens.
Lula wins fourth term in dramatic Brazil election comeback
The left-wing incumbent president had lost the first round to right-wing challenger Flávio Bolsonaro.
How the body clock could help personalise depression treatment
A new study suggests that sleep patterns may be linked to how people respond to antidepressants, raising the possibility of more personalised treatment.
Israeli election: why nobody has been talking about Palestinian statehood
The main candidates flatly reject Palestinian statehood.
Serbia’s Student List preparing for talks on forming government despite no clear leader
Non-hierarchical movement is seeking to ‘rebuild society’ in Balkan country after years of authoritarian ruleEurope live – latest updatesSerbia’s triumphant but untested Student List movement is preparing to start talks on forming a government capable of reversing 14 years of increasingly authoritarian nationalist rule, after a seismic weekend election win.Supporters of the movement, which has no…
Andy Burnham has maintained the public’s approval through his first 100 days as the UK’s PM – that’s unheard of these days
Burnham has made bold promises – but voters are impatient for change.
England-Republic of Ireland U15 World Cup game ends over alleged racism
The Under-15 World Cup Group C match between England and Republic of Ireland is abandoned after England allege an opposition player made a racist comment.
Doeddwn ond yn gweld un ffordd allan, rhaid rhannu'r baich - Gareth Parry
Ffermwr ifanc a wnaeth geisio lladd ei hun yn bwriadu codi arian i elusen er mwyn helpu eraill yn yr un sefyllfa.
Mourinho’s plan comes together as Real Madrid relaunch with clásico statement | Sid Lowe
It was just like old times as José Mourinho ended a night at the Camp Nou with a knee slide and three pointsJosé Mourinho had already done the por qué?, the printout and the press conference no-show in under 100 days. Now he’s done a knee slide too, and in the perfect place: back where it all began and where it can all begin again. When Kylian Mbappé scored the first in the clásico on Sunday nigh…
More than 60 Christians killed in Ethiopia 'massacre', church official says
One resident, whose 75-year-old father was killed, described it as an ambush, saying they were surrounded.
Israel and the US are both going to the polls - the consequences will be global
The next fortnight sees two elections on different continents. The outcomes will shape geopolitics and the global economy, writes James Landale
Tributes paid to man killed by falling tree in Storm Boelo
Richard Baines was the long-serving curator of Logan Botanic Gardens near Stranraer.
'Cutting doubles would destroy careers' - angry players urge ATP rethink
More than 150 doubles players - including Wimbledon champions and tennis legends - urge the ATP to rethink "drastic" cuts which they believe could kill the format.
Get into stargazing this autumn - a beginner’s guide
Love the idea of exploring the night sky but not sure where to start? Read this handy guide to getting started – and get ready to embrace autumn’s darker nights.
Long COVID linked to greater risk of high blood pressure
COVID’s impact on health can persist long after the initial infection.
LS Lowry review – matchstick men, or the broken denizens of a smog-filled hellscape?
MK Gallery, Milton KeynesWith his heaps of mud, decaying sheds and chimney-filled skies, Lowry depicts northern England as a spirit-crushing dystopiaWhile people queue at the British Museum to see the Battle of Hastings, this excellent survey of LS Lowry at the MK Gallery in Milton Keynes takes you back to another, maybe more decisive part of our past – the age when Britain was the most industria…
Trump’s fresh campaign against wind power puts permitting deal in doubt
Administration’s challenge to projects ends a renewables détente aimed at attracting bipartisan support for bill
Self-destructive or helpful? How to harness envy for you benefit
In her new book, Envy, Stacy Kim explains how to understand the feeling, identify your deeper desires and use them to achieve your goalsIn the 16th-century poem The Faerie Queene, envy is a ghoulish figure riding a ravenous wolf, sad to see the fortune of others and “wonderous glad” of their hardship. It’s not a flattering depiction; better to be thankful for what we have, rather than dwell on su…
Doubles players sign open letter pleading with tennis chiefs to ‘protect’ format
Plans to slash games by half and prize money criticised‘Hard for players to build and sustain a doubles career’More than 150 doubles players on the men’s ATP tour have signed an open letter addressed to the ATP board and management imploring the men’s tennis governing bodies to reconsider its controversial doubles reforms and “protect” the doubles format in professional tennis.The subject of pote…
Microsoft offers 'buyouts' to 60,000 staff including UK workers
Microsoft is reportedly offering voluntary severance packages to 60,000 of its staff, including some in the UK.
‘Democracy always’: Lula vows no return to dictatorship in Brazil after election win
Leaders and governments worldwide congratulate Lula on dramatic comeback seen as an important signal to rest of Latin AmericaLuiz Inácio Lula da Silva, the Brazilian president, has vowed that dictatorship and fascism will never return to Brazil after winning a historic fourth term in power by defeating his far-right opponent, Flávio Bolsonaro.“This is God’s work – and it’s thanks to all of you,”…
Harry Kane wins Ballon d'Or 2026
Harry Kane has won the 2026 Ballon d'Or, becoming the first Englishman to win football's most prestigious individual trophy in 25 years.
Catholic bishops apologise for 'exploited' Trump meeting
Two bishops in images that show them praying with Trump have said they believed the meeting was private.
Stanford prison experiment: why do controversial psychology studies still have such a hold on us?
A new Netflix series has revived interest in the Stanford prison experiment. Zimbardo and Milgram’s flawed studies still leave a question unanswered.
Police arrest teenager after shooting that injured 12, including children, in Florida
The incident happened on Saturday night, close to an American football stadium where a game had just been played.
How 'Lula's Army' WhatsApp chat helped turn Brazil election around
As polls pointed to defeat, millions joined a 'Lula's Army' channel that is credited with helping transform online enthusiasm into real-world mobilisation.
Howe and Nagelsmann high on Man Utd's list if Carrick sacked
BBC Sport takes a look at who could replace Michael Carrick at Manchester United if the head coach was sacked.
Visa and Mastercard threatened with potential £5bn UK lawsuit over fees
Application made for group claim seeking compensation for companies for alleged overcharging on customer card paymentsBusiness live – latest updatesVisa and Mastercard are being threatened with a potential £5bn lawsuit for allegedly stifling competition and charging UK businesses excessive fees.The law firms Harcus Parker and Hausfeld have lodged an application at the Competition Appeal Tribunal…
‘We changed the system’: how Serbian students ended Alexander Vučić’s 12 years in power
A record number of voters turned out to end Alexander Vučić’s longstanding dominance of Serbian politics.
NASA’s X-59 Aircraft and Test Pilot
NASA test pilot Mike Lippert poses for a photo ahead of his first time flying the agency’s X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft on Oct. 21, 2026. The X-59 has flown numerous times since its inaugural flight in November 2025; its first supersonic flight was on June 5, 2026. Lippert took off from NASA’s Armstrong Flight […]
Independent review announced into murder of student Henry Nowak
The 18-year-old student was fatally stabbed in Southampton in December by Vickrum Digwa.
Why is Wilcox in line of fire from Man Utd fans?
With Michael Carrick's position as Man Utd boss under scrutiny, focus has also turned to director of football Jason Wilcox.
Trump intensifies anti-Muslim rhetoric against Abdul El-Sayed at Michigan rally – US politics live
The US president was condemned for remarks that questioned the senate candidate’s loyalty to the countryWhat are the US midterm elections and why do they matter?Sign up for Breaking News US emailIn a post to social media on Monday, Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Ukraine was facing dwindling stocks of Patriot interceptor missiles after Pete Hegseth, Trump’s defense secretary, ha…
Woman dead and three in hospital after crash
The woman, a passenger in a Vauxhall Astra, was pronounced dead at the scene following the incident.
Lula miraculously beat the Brazilian far right and Donald Trump. But have no doubt: the region is still in peril | Jordana Timmerman
After the rejoicing, it will be vital to learn the lessons. The rightward shift is neither inevitable nor irreversible, but progressives cannot rest for a momentThe impossible happened. President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva won a fourth term in Sunday’s runoff election in Brazil, overturning Flávio Bolsonaro’s first-round lead in a historic comeback. No candidate has ever lost the first round and w…
Robert Eggers’s Werwulf: the real history of wolves and werewolves in medieval England
In 1590, a pamphlet was printed describing the life, trial and brutal execution of Peter Stumpp, a German man accused of being a werewolf.
Olid, Cuthbert and Weir on Scottish awards shortlist
Manchester United head coach Eva Olid, Chelsea midfielder Erin Cuthbert and Ballon d'Or nominee Caroline Weir are among those on the shortlist for the Scottish Women's Football Awards 2026.
Daylight saving was meant to save energy. Do we still need it in the age of LEDs?
Energy-efficient light bulbs have killed the original case for changing the clocks.
UK sanctions Sudanese military leaders implicated in El Fasher ‘campaign of rape’
Commanders suspected of sexual violence during the largest and fastest slaughter of civilians in more than 30 years have been subjected to travel ban and asset freezeSenior Sudanese commanders implicated in a “campaign of rape” have been targeted by the UK on the first anniversary of a mass atrocity that saw tens of thousands of civilians killed over several days.A year after the fall of El Fashe…
Tired, irritable and craving carbs? Why darker days affect our bodies and brains
As the clocks go back and daylight dwindles, our sleep, mood and appetite can change. Here’s what science reveals about the winter slump.
‘This gadget could genuinely replace your tumble dryer’: the best heated airers – tested
Heated airers claim to dry your clothes without costing the earth in energy. We put 19 to the test over two years, from covered options to winged racks• The best electric heatersRising energy bills and perma-drizzle are conspiring to keep the nation’s laundry damp, not least by making it such a turn-off to turn on the heating. No wonder heated clothes airers are having a moment. These modish appl…
Russell Brand had ‘insane sexual appetite’ and bad behaviour on ‘another level’, trial told
Brand, charged with rape and sexual assault, was ‘sleeping with people day and night’, former assistant allegesRussell Brand had an “insane sexual appetite” and his bad behaviour was on “another level” to that of other celebrities, his former personal assistant has told a court.Helen Berger told police she had seen Brand treat women badly and that she once had to stop his mother and girlfriend wa…
Russell Brand asked assistant for female fan phone numbers, court hears
Helen Berger said she left her job working for Brand after she became "sick of him."
Part of Antarctica named after former BBC science correspondent
A stretch of water in the west of the continent is now called the Amos Channel after the ex-BBC journalist.
F1 in Texas: The American race that fans love to attend
Ars spends the weekend with the Audi Revolut F1 team at the Circuit of the Americas.
Macron promises 'concrete measures' over protest demands - amid fears of Halloween unrest
Emmanuel Macron says his government will unveil "concrete measures" in response to the demands of student protesters for more resources in France.
The horse that ushered in Manchester United’s tragic arc | Jonathan Wilson
There’s plenty of blame to go around at Old Trafford. Like all downfalls it started with a seemingly small, unconnected momentSign up for our free newsletter hereAnd so here we are again, at that point as the nights draw in and Manchester United prepare to sack a manager. Autumn: season of mists, mellow fruitfulness and a crisis at Old Trafford. Sunday’s 3-0 home defeat to Bournemouth, coming on…
Audi boss under fire in Germany for Trump rally appearance
Gernot Döllner criticised for in-person announcement of major investment in US days before midterm electionsThe head of the luxury carmaker Audi is under fire in Germany for appearing at a rally with Donald Trump just days before the US midterm elections, to announce billions of dollars of investment in battleground state Georgia.Gernot Döllner joined Trump on stage after the US president gave a…
Police Scotland could cut officer numbers to lowest level in 20 years
The Scottish Police Authority says a funding standstill could lead to an end to an end to recruitment.
Parkrun event cancelled over planters on route
Organisers say they aim to bring the Cyclopark Parkrun back to Gravesend with a new route.
Owners of Elvis music rights sue Anthropic for copyright violations
The company is accused of using hundreds of songs by the American rock-and-roll star to train its Claude AI model.
‘My death was reported in Rolling Stone’: how the Zombies made Time of the Season
‘A year after we broke up, we heard that two bands had started touring the US as the Zombies. One group said they were the originals but with a new singer – because I’d been killed in a car crash’Our first single, She’s Not There, was one of the first songs I wrote, when I was 18. It remained our only hit in the UK by the time we recorded our second album, Odessey and Oracle, in 1967 – this was o…
Tesla gave up the EV crown. Now it wants to win the autonomy race
Tesla hopes autonomy subscriptions can deliver the margins car sales cannot.
Unions suspend planned V&A strike after improved pay offer
London sites to remain open as Prospect and PCS agree to ‘Acas-facilitated talks’ with museum managementA planned strike at the V&A over half-term has been suspended after an improved offer from its management.Museum staff who were members of the Prospect and Public and Commercial Services (PCS) unions had voted to strike on Thursday and Friday in a dispute over pay and working conditions includi…
Ireland prop Furlong cited over alleged groin grab
Ireland prop Tadhg Furlong is cited over an alleged groin grab in Leinster's United Rugby Championship win over Munster on Saturday.
Shrine to Doctor Who spin-off character to be regenerated into piece of art
Ianto's Shrine was removed from Mermaid Quay in Cardiff, but will be turned into a giant portrait.
Chris Brown given suspended eight-month prison sentence over nightclub attack
The R&B star previously pleaded guilty to affray, after attacking a music producer with a glass bottle.
Shoppers fill Oxford Street on first traffic-free day
Almost 1km of the popular shopping destination is pedestrianised between Orchard Street and Great Portland Street.
Man who died after being hit by falling tree in Storm Boelo is named
A man who died after being hit by a falling tree in Scotland during Storm Boelo has been named.
US Marine indicted for murder and robbery of woman in Japan
Prosecutors have indicted Devin Jacob Ballard for a killing that has caused outrage in Japan, local media reports.
Fans assist Penicuik clear-up for Clyde tie - watch on BBC
Penicuik Athletic are sure Tuesday's Scottish Cup tie with Clyde will go ahead in front of the BBC cameras as the community rallies to clear storm debris from the pitch at Montgomery Park.
Who are the students set to govern Serbia?
Amorphous Student List movement has yet to nominate a prime minister candidate after Aleksandar Vučić’s election defeat
High-level delegation in Iran in push to avert flare-up of conflict with US
Senior officials from Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey travel to Tehran as bellicose rhetoric heightensHigh-level diplomatic delegations from Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan have travelled to Tehran in an attempt to prevent renewed fighting between Iran and the US and Israel as rhetoric sharpens on both sides.Security officials and diplomats at Monday’s meeting were expected to discuss how Ira…
Protests, tourists and the Kremlin: Georgia at a crossroads – photo essay
Citizens want greater democracy, while tourists seek out Soviet-era nostalgia, but could Russia’s war on Ukraine be the ultimate decider of country’s fate?Europe live – latest updatesIn the heart of Tbilisi’s Armenian quarter, Avlabari Square is where crowds gather for the “Saturday March”. Every weekend, protesters head towards the Bridge of Love, reach Freedom Square and march towards parliamen…
I used to think I had impeccable taste in music. My kids taught me to stop being a snob | Myke Bartlett
Music may not define them in the way it defined many of my generation, but my children still know a good tune when they hear oneThere was a moment, some years ago in a St Kilda summer, when our family was driving along a busy street, the car windows down, belting out Eric Carmen’s Make Me Lose Control. I had one of those out-of-body experiences parents sometimes get, where you get a clear view of…
Batty leaves Surrey to join Chennai Super Kings
Surrey head coach Gareth Batty steps down to join Indian Premier League side Chennai Super Kings as assistant head coach.
NASA, USDA Sign Agreement Advancing Earth Science, Agriculture
NASA and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding expanding cooperation in Earth observation, geospatial analytics, and advanced data technologies, supporting USDA’s data modernization plan for United States agriculture. “NASA develops some of the most advanced sensing, computing, and analytical capabilities in the world, and we should put those tools […]
Racecourse fined after jockey taken to A&E in horsebox
Sedgefield Racecourse is fined £6,500 after failing to comply with five 'general instructions' of safety.
Dangerous drivers jailed for mum and girl's deaths
Hardeep Bhachu and Jasskamal Riyat are warned of the 'irreversible' consequences of their actions.
Campaigners call for new body to lead Mackintosh Building restoration
The Charles Rennie Mackintosh Society said a special-purpose organisation should lead reconstruction of the landmark.
Anthropic unveils details of planned historic stock market debut
The company will be the first true artificial intelligence company to go public as tech firms continue to invest heavily in AI.
Davide Ancelotti wants to make a name for himself – will he do it at Lille?
Lille’s results under Carlo’s son in Ligue 1 are encouraging but they have been exposed in the Champions LeagueBy Get French Football NewsIn a restaurant in Rio de Janeiro, two aspiring young managers sit around a table. Their respective clubs, Flamengo and Botafogo, are fierce rivals on the pitch. The relationship between the managers of the two clubs, Filipe Luís and Davide Ancelotti, however,…
Anthropic begins countdown to IPO with prospectus filing
AI company sets out its pitch to investors as the debate over the safety of the technology intensifies
Liam Dawson reveals England squad ‘gutted’ after ODI series setback against Pakistan
‘We were desperate to win,’ says team’s frontline spinnerBowler believes defeats are useful learning experiencesLiam Dawson has revealed that the England cricket squad are “gutted” after two agonising defeats to Sri Lanka and last weekend to Pakistan have left their chances of making the ODI tri-series final hanging by a thread.“That changing room is gutted, we’re desperate to win,” the team’s fr…
Anthropic files for listing on US stock market with valuation of more than $1.5tn
Market debut of the company behind the chatbot Claude will be one of the largest in US historyAnthropic has publicly filed for a listing on the US stock market under the symbol ANT.Analysts and investors have previously valued the San Francisco-based company, founded in 2021, at more than $1.5tn, meaning its listing will be one of the largest in market history. Continue reading...
Anthropic reveals loss as it plans to sell public shares for first time
Artificial intelligence giant Anthropic has filed papers to sell shares to the public for the first time after making a loss in the first six months of this year
Breaking down Anthropic’s 335-page S-1
Anthropic’s planned listing could be the biggest stock market debut in history
Smotherman beats Ireland's Power in delayed PGA Tour finish
Austin Smotherman claims his second PGA Tour title with a Monday play-off victory over Seamus Power at the weather-hit Bermuda Championship.
Jacinda Ardern joins University of Sydney as lecturer and mentor
Former New Zealand prime minister will focus on leadership, social cohesion and public health in new roleFollow our Australian politics live blog for latest updatesGet our daily political email, free app or daily news podcastThe former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern will lecture and mentor at the University of Sydney after moving to Australia earlier this year.Ardern begins this month…
UK looking to give carmakers incentives to turn EVs into ‘power plants on wheels’
V2G tech enables drivers to charge automatically when electricity is cheaper and then sell some back to the grid at times of high demandBusiness live – latest updatesElectric cars that can be used as “power plants on wheels” could be given government backing as part of plans under consideration to help UK manufacturers.Ministers are considering giving manufacturers incentives to add “vehicle to g…
On the campaign trail in Michigan, Abdul El-Sayed rides a wave of support for Medicare for All
Days before the midterms, as Americans prepare for historic cuts led by Republicans, the US Senate candidate catches a rising tide of interest in single-payer healthcareAbdul El-Sayed, the Democratic US Senate candidate, starts this day on the campaign trail in Escanaba, Michigan, where nearby Wisconsin dairy country spills into dense forests and the sandy shores of Green Bay.This is the upper pe…
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Mae person wedi marw yn dilyn gwrthdrawiad ym Mhowys dros y penwythnos.
Harrison and Jones among world player of the year nominees
England pair Zoe Harrison and Meg Jones are named among the nominees for the World Rugby Player of the Year award.
Japanese prosecutors charge US marine suspected of robbing and killing woman
Devin Jacob Ballard, 20, denies charges that he fatally strangled Anna Yagi, 39, in a hotel on the island of OkinawaProsecutors in Japan have filed formal charges against a US marine suspected of murdering and robbing a woman while stationed on the country’s island of Okinawa, according to Japanese media.Devin Jacob Ballard, a 20-year-old lance corporal assigned to Marine Corps Air Station Futenm…
Drivers who killed mother and young daughter as they raced are jailed
Two strangers who killed a mother and her four-year-old daughter as they raced their high-performance cars along a city centre road have been jailed for 16 and 12 years respectively.
Free tool helps young men to take responsibility for sexual harm
Young men are using a free tool designed to help them reflect on their sexual behaviour – offering an alternative to the manosphere The post Free tool helps young men to take responsibility for sexual harm appeared first on Positive News.
The Download: everyday AI harms and the race to nuclear spaceflight
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Opinion: The focus on AI safety disasters ignores everyday harms —Sam Hiner, cofounder of the Young People’s Alliance, and Emma Leiken, executive director of the Responsible Technology Youth Power Fund at…
Chris Brown given suspended sentence over bottle attack at London club
R&B singer sentenced to eight months imprisonment suspended for 12 months over incident in Mayfair in 2023The R&B singer Chris Brown has been given a suspended sentence after striking a man twice in the head with a tequila bottle in a central London club.Brown, 37, admitted affray earlier this year after attacking a former friend with a “heavy” tequila bottle on the dancefloor at the Tape private…
Fans prepare to say goodbye as anime series Bleach officially ends
Twenty two years after it first aired, one of the biggest animes of all time is coming to an end.
Burnham leaves door open to referendum on EU free movement
The PM says he wants to start a conversation about potential options for the UK's future relationship with the EU.
Campaigners warn Welsh island could be target for nuclear attack
They say plans for the UK's first small modular reactor power station could make it a target.
What you need to know about the most consequential election in Israel’s history
Benjamin Netanyahu seeks a new mandate in Israel’s first election since the 7 October 2023 Hamas attacksOn Tuesday Israel holds its first election since the 7 October 2023 Hamas attacks, the deadliest day in the country’s history, which resulted in the deaths of about 1,200 people, the majority of them civilians.Since then Israel has pursued a war of annihilation in Gaza, launched two inconclusiv…
‘I laughed so hard my Tampax fell out’: Michael Gambon’s pranks revealed by the stars he cracked up
He made Daniel Radcliffe’s Harry Potter fart, left Judi Dench unable to control herself and told a fry-up fantasy about Helen Mirren. A new biography details the star’s mischiefJasper Rees’s authorised biography of Michael Gambon, published three years after the great actor’s death, has nuanced accounts of his performances in Shakespeare, Beckett and Pinter as well as The Singing Detective and th…
‘Maxxing’ is Dictionary.com’s word of the year: ‘It’s cooler than saying you’re doing more’
As all facets of our lives are optimized, the suffix has become inescapable - and experts predict it’s around to stayMaxxing is not a new concept. Dungeons and Dragons players have been “min-maxing” character stats for years; Will Smith was maxin’ and relaxin’ in the 90s; as far back as the 40s, the term was used in game theory.But in the past few years, as all facets of our lives are optimized,…
Borthwick's autumn questions as World Cup looms
The upcoming Nations Championship matches present a selection dilemma for Steve Borthwick's England with just nine matches to go until the World Cup.
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Mae dyn 65 oed wedi'i gyhuddo o anafu gyda bwriad a chael cyllell yn ei feddiant yn dilyn digwyddiad yn Nhrefor, Gwynedd, nos Wener 23 Hydref.
TNT Sports close to securing live UK rights for England white ball cricket tour of Australia
Channel 5 in advanced talks over highlights packageOpening game may be also be free-to-air in dealTNT Sports is close to securing live UK rights for England’s white ball tour of Australia next month in a deal that could see one of the matches broadcast free-to-air (FTA) on Channel 5.The Guardian has learned that Channel 5 is also in advanced talks with Cricket Australia over a highlights package…
All the goals from the Women's Super League - matchweek seven
Watch every goal from matchweek seven of the Women's Super League 2026-27 season.
Sunlight at night: US startup’s demonstration of lighting Earth from space draws critcism
Company imitates reflection of sun from mirrors, prompting pushback from some scientists, environmentalists and California localsLocals in a rural area of California were recently startled to see dazzlingly bright light shining down from nearby mountains at night, illuminating a swathe of the desert below.Unbeknown to them, the strange nocturnal illumination was the latest step in a company’s pla…
WSL talking points: Russo to Arsenal’s rescue and Olid makes Manchester United progress
Gunners edged north London derby while new United manager put the brakes on Manchester City’s winning startThe penalty that allowed Arsenal to come from a goal behind to take the lead may have come with a healthy helping of luck, with the ball having come off Ella Morris’s raised arm as her teammate attempted to clear it, but it could prove to be the turning point Arsenal needed. “It’s been tough…
What is walking down the newly-pedestrianised Oxford Street like?
The first phase of the overhaul is expected to be finished by spring 2027.
'He doesn't feel pressure!' - Antonelli making it look easy
On this week's Chequered Flag podcast, Rosanna Tennant, Guenther Steiner and Damon Hill discuss teenager Kimi Antonelli's phenomenal performance after winning the US Grand Prix and how he is making winning the title look "too easy".
Brazil’s markets set to tumble as investors bet Lula will add to fiscal pain
Investors had been positioned for victory by rightwing Bolsonaro, seen as more willing to tackle budget deficit
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Mae dyn 61 oed wedi ymddangos yn Llys y Goron Caerdydd wedi'i gyhuddo o lofruddio Eleanor Barnfield, 47 oed.
Trump, Netanyahu and the politics of escalation against Iran
Electoral defeat for the leaders of Israel and the US may not stand in the way of plans for a renewed assault
Bayern continue unbeaten start in Kompany's absence
Bayern Munich beat Freiburg to return to the top of the Bundesliga, as the German champions paid tribute to absent manager Vincent Kompany who is recovering in hospital after he collapsed while watching Bayern's second team train.
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Nix's 62-yard touchdown & 'vintage Rodgers' - NFL best plays
"Vintage" Aaron Rodgers and Bo Nix's 62-yard touchdown feature in the best action from week seven of the NFL.
Five ways Trump has changed immigration in the US
This is how his signature policy has played out after returning to power promising a closed border and mass deportations.
Stunning photos capture October's Hunter's Moon around the world
October's full Moon, nicknamed the Hunter's Moon, lit up the night sky this weekend.
UK sanctions senior Sudanese commanders 'implicated in rape campaign'
Senior Sudanese commanders allegedly implicated in a campaign of rape during the country's conflict have been sanctioned by the UK government.
Newcastle's Leatherbarrow given first Scotland call-up
Uncapped Newcastle Falcons back-row Ollie Leatherbarrow is called up by Scotland for the first time for three home Nations Championship fixtures against New Zealand, Australia and Japan.
Oversized planters stop Parkrun
Oversized planters were installed on a popular Parkrun route.
McTominay stars in Napoli draw that leaves Allegri ‘not lucid enough’ to talk
Gli Azzurri show positive signs of improvement in seesaw 3-3 draw against a Roma side inspired by Messi-like Matías SouléScott McTominay was leaving nothing to doubt. He appeared to have scored with a close-range header early in the second half of Napoli’s game at home to Roma, but Pierluigi Gollini clawed the ball out from inside the goal. McTominay got his noggin to the rebound, nudging it back…
Meta plans $95bn stock offering to bankroll AI expansion
Chipmakers Nvidia, AMD and Broadcom will act as cornerstone investors
About 90,000 properties still without power after two storms strike Britain
More strong winds are forecast after Storms Boelo and Austen cause travel disruption, flooding and kill two peopleAbout 90,000 properties across northern parts of the UK are still without power after a weekend of stormy weather, with forecasters warning of more strong winds to come.Two men were killed by falling trees after two named storms, Austen and Boelo, pummelled parts of the UK, bringing w…
Man admits murdering mum-of-four by stabbing her in the back
Charlene Dowsell, 41, died in Newport city centre and Albert Williams has pleaded guilty to her murder.
Anthropic’s Claude AI model accessed Georgia voter data in US
Latest example of unauthorised behaviour shows AI model bypassed paywall to access data as part of statistics project Business live – latest updatesAnthropic sued for allegedly using 274 Elvis songs to train AI modelsAnthropic’s Claude model accessed voter data in the US state of Georgia, the AI company has confirmed, in the latest example of unauthorised behaviour by the technology.The AI model…
Five ways to look after yourself as winter approaches
A few small changes to your daily routine can help you cope better during the winter months.
Jordan arrests three men suspected of deadly church attack after shootout
No group has yet said it was behind Friday's shooting attack in the village of Hmoud, which left nine Christians dead.
‘We don’t have inflation’? Five charts show the US economic reality of Trump’s second term so far
As the US midterm elections approach, we take a look at data to see a true picture of the US economy under TrumpWith the midterm elections fast approaching, many Americans have the economy on their minds.US voters are exhausted by years of higher prices. Donald Trump won the presidency in 2024 on promises to lower inflation and undo the damage he said the Biden administration had inflicted on the…
The pet I’ll never forget: Clement was hit by a car and left to die in a ditch – then found his beautiful purpose
Before being rescued, he had an extremely traumatic experience. You’d never know it though, from the joy his patience and sunny nature bring to those who most need himIn December 2024, my kerry blue terrier, Magnus, died suddenly from a stroke at the age of nine. Devastated, I started looking at rescue dogs on Facebook and came across Clement, who was being looked after by a shelter in Romania. I…
US forces accused of ‘weaponising’ Somalia’s floods by trapping women and children in the path of El Niño
Exclusive: Coordinated airstrikes on territory held by al-Shabaab are driving the civilian population to find refuge alongside a river where rising water levels are a threat to safety. Is it a deliberate military strategy?The water was rising rapidly. It had already reached Cayni Ali’s waist. Her home, five metres from the flooded River Juba in southern Somalia, never stood a chance. There was no…
Harry Styles says his laptop has been dead for six years. Is he just showing off? | Emma Beddington
He is either being insincere – knowing he could buy an entire Apple store if he wanted – or he is genuinely overwhelmed by tech. If it’s the latter, he has my sympathyClips of the “epic conversation” (rambling, blokey chat) Rolling Stone orchestrated between Harry Styles and Thom Yorke keep appearing online, and none more often than the one in which Styles declared his laptop has been dead for ab…
From impulse purchase to pocket studio: The M-Vave FM-1
M-Vave's cheap FM-1 pocket synth has exploded as a community firmware playground.
Date set for inquiry into vehicle recovery worker's death
Robert Garvock, 68, died in 2018 on the B999 Pitmedden to Potterton road in Aberdeenshire.
18 million people living in poverty depend on underwater meadows for food and income - but these vital habitats are under threat
Seagrass meadows have a vital role in the fight against poverty.
Working-class academics are still struggling to fit in at university
Staff from working-class backgrounds often face an unspoken expectation to adapt.
Victorian spiritualism capitalised on the desire to transcend death to create new ways of making money
The very technologies that transformed Victorian commerce and entertainment also helped make ghosts visible, reproducible and profitable.
NHS consultants to go on two-day strike in England in November, says BMA
Industrial action by senior doctors to begin on 25 November, with only emergency cover provided, union saysSenior doctors in England plan to go on strike for two days in November, the British Medical Association has said.The industrial action by consultants is to begin at 6.59am on 25 November, with only emergency cover to be provided. Continue reading...
I thought testing bread makers would be easy. 36 loaves later, I may have lost the plot
Our tester pushed her love of bread, and freezer space, to the limit in pursuit of the perfect homemade loaf. Plus, the best Kindles for every budget• Don’t get the Filter delivered to your inbox? Sign up hereHow much bread is too much bread? I found myself wondering this while testing nine of the best bread makers for the Filter. You see, while one hot, crusty loaf is a cause for celebration, 36…
Where did bats come from? New research points to Europe
The fact bats can fly has made it hard to pin down the place where their evolutionary story began.
Consultant doctors in England to strike next month
Senior doctors to stage 48-hour walkout, beginning on 25 November, in dispute over pay and pensions.
Will Harry Kane win tonight's Ballon d'Or?
Tonight's Ballon d'Or is one of the most anticipated in years, with Harry Kane the favourite to be named the world's best men's footballer.
North Korean howitzer guns spotted close to border with South Korea
North Korean howitzer guns have been seen close to the border with South Korea - at a time when tensions between the two nations are high.
Allotmentcore: why everyone is dressing like Barbara in The Good Life
Clogs, chore jackets, straw hats and woven baskets are the look of the season. But are the brands and people embracing this aesthetic really doing any gardening?Lately, it feels like you can’t move for clogs. Everywhere you look, it’s straw hats, dungarees, floaty dresses, chore jackets and basket bags – and that’s in city centres, not garden centres. This is the rise of “allotmentcore” – somewhe…
If Democrats win big, will they learn the right lessons from their victory? | Jan-Werner Mueller
No election outcome ever interprets itself. So how will Democrats interpret these results once they are known?Whichever metaphor one prefers – landslide, earthquake, wave – it seems increasingly like the Democrats can expect a significant victory in the midterms.As the joke goes, every gas station display of prices has become an ad for Democrats; what’s more, some of them have managed to connect…
If the PM reboots the UK for working-class people, unions will be with him. But the time for talking is over | Andrea Egan
Andy Burnham has railed against neoliberalism – the historic shift must start with this week’s budgetAndrea Egan is the general secretary of UnisonAfter Keir Starmer, things could only get better inside Labour. But Andy Burnham’s arrival as party leader and prime minister didn’t just clear that low bar. It was a cause for hope, especially for those of us in the trade union movement. That’s less b…
Sudan paramilitary drone strikes cause mass power cuts in eastern states
Rapid Support Forces strike five power stations in three states controlled by Sudanese armySudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces have launched a coordinated drone attack against five power stations, causing mass power outages across the country’s east, a government official said.The drones hit two power stations each in the states of Al-Jazira and Gedaref and one in White Nile state, “resulti…
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