US holds interest rates - ahead of possible Bank of England hike
The Federal Reserve has left interest rates unchanged - despite persistently high inflation and repeated calls from Donald Trump to lower borrowing costs.
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Wednesday 28 October 2026
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Scottish Premiership: McInnes booed in Rangers draw at Hearts as Celtic also earn point
Derek McInnes was making first return to TynecastleMartin O’Neill ‘disappointed’ after Dundee United resultOlwethu Makhanya scored a late equaliser as Rangers earned a 2-2 draw with Hearts on the much-hyped Tynecastle return for Derek McInnes.The Rangers manager was booed loudly by the home support as he emerged from the tunnel for his first match back since leaving for Ibrox in June, just weeks…
How unbeaten Chelsea are getting back to their best
Chelsea are getting back to their best following their 2-0 Women's Champions League win over Roma - so how have they built success in their unbeaten run?
Building boom puts 300,000 people in the path of potential Himalayan disasters
The construction of tourism facilities, housing, and infrastructure has surged in parts of Nepal and India's Uttarakhand.
Details of thousands of US immigration agents leaked in major hack
A group called the Department of Peace released information on more than 41,000 DHS staff.
'He knows his role' - Rulli provides heroics but no worries for Donnarumma
Geronimo Rulli's penalty shootout heroics may have put the pressure on Gianluigi Donnarumma at Manchester City, but manager Enzo Maresca has no doubt about his number one.
'Super offensive' - We love how we look but AI tried to 'fix' our visible differences
An AI tool edited a photo of Rhiannon Morgan in a work newsletter and she was shocked by the results.
Mum of critically ill baby denied hospital food as she wasn't breastfeeding
Sophie Price had given birth in the same hospital five days earlier but was denied a hot meal.
WRU drops rugby bombshell and thug punched girlfriend
A review of the front page stories from the daily and weekly newspapers in Wales.
ULA's Vulcan rocket is set to return to flight on Friday the 13th
This Vulcan launch will be the first to utilize a full complement of six solid rocket boosters.
'My legs buckled when I opened my exam results during Covid'
The Scottish Covid Inquiry prepares to hear from education bosses about the exams fiasco of 2020 which saw thousands of pupils downgraded.
Community group completes 'first' hostile buy-out of eyesore plot in St Andrews
The group, called Poets' Neuk, wants to develop the overgrown site in the Fife town into a public poetry garden dedicated to Mary, Queen of Scots.
Rare manx shearwaters returned to Isle of Canna in bird conservation bid
The island's colony of the birds was devastated by a rat infestation by the 1990s.
NHS Western Isles prescribing weight loss drugs at triple the rate of other health boards
A new report finds "significant variation" between Scotland's health boards prescribing new medicines.
Fleetwood to face Everton or Newcastle in last eight
League Two Fleetwood Town will face Everton or Newcastle United at Highbury in the quarter-finals of the EFL Cup.
As US ties fray, Europe plans first undersea cable link to Greenland
Europe's Pan-Arctic Cable will bypass US to link Canada, Japan, and South Korea.
I’ve mailed off my vote in the US midterms. It will be a nail-biting watch, but easier from outside Trump’s America | Eleanor Limprecht
I’m hopeful these elections will be a win for democracy rather than dictatorship, for peace rather than war, and humanity rather than hubrisRecently I made my own envelope out of a sheet of paper and sticky tape, signed it and affixed a sticker. Then I took it to my nearest Australia Post shop in Sydney and mailed it.In other words, I voted from abroad in the US midterm elections. Because my last…
Liverpool beat Chelsea on penalties yet again to secure Carabao Cup progress
Chelsea must have known their fate as soon as the last 16 tie at Anfield went to penalties. Four times they had faced Liverpool in a penalty shoot-out previously and four times they had lost. Make that five, after Wesley Fofana’s woeful attempt sailed high into the Kop and sent Andoni Iraola’s side into the Carabao Cup quarter finals.The defender was not the only culprit as Chelsea’s catalogue of…
California weather is ‘well into extreme territory’ with historic high tides
Seawater surges into low-lying communities from San Diego to San Francisco Bay Area, submerging streets, homes and businessesHistoric high tides have caused chaos up and down the California coast this week, as parts of the state were inundated by record-breaking water levels. Seawater surged into low-lying communities from San Diego to the San Francisco Bay Area, submerging streets, flooding home…
Alessia Russo makes history with hat-trick as Arsenal cruise to Benfica win
Alessia Russo wrote herself into the history books once again as she became the highest English goalscorer in the Women’s Champions League. Her hat-trick gave Arsenal a 3-0 win over Benfica to send the Gunners up to second in the league phase table.It is safe to say that Arsenal’s season has yet to fully burst into life. Struggles in front of goal, unforced errors and rather lackadaisical perform…
Russo scores hat-trick as Arsenal beat Benfica
Alessia Russo becomes England's all-time leading goalscorer in the Women's Champions League with a hat-trick in Arsenal's 3-0 win over Benfica.
Peptide peddlers cheer as RFK Jr. unilaterally grants access, overruling FDA
Six unproven peptides popular with MAHA now under "enforcement discretion policy."
Murder in Belfast: Sisters Seeking Justice review – a family’s astonishing bravery helped make history
When Robert McCartney was killed in a bar brawl involving members of the Provisional IRA in Belfast in 2005, his five sisters refused to be intimidated. They took their story to the White House and it accelerated the peace processThe documentary Murder in Belfast: Sisters Seeking Justice, about the McCartney siblings’ fight to bring their brother’s killers to justice, makes you wonder. As it outl…
Girl seriously injured in wolf attack at German wildlife park
The eight-year-old was in an enclosure with other children and a staff member when she was attacked.
King Charles shows off dance moves on second day of Caribbean tour
Earlier in the day, the King paid his respects to the island's fallen servicemen and women.
Rulli’s heroics earn Manchester City shootout success against Brighton
After Jérémy Doku’s second-half substitute appearance transformed Manchester City into a high-octane proposition, the smart money was on the momentum continuing and the penalty shootout going their way.So it proved as Enzo Maresca’s men triumphed 4-3, Gerónimo Rulli’s save from Lewis Dunk’s fifth spot-kick decisive, the Argentinean also having repelled Yasin Ayari’s fourth penalty. Continue readi…
NASA Welcomes Vietnam as Newest Artemis Accords Signatory
The Socialist Republic of Vietnam became the 78th nation to sign the Artemis Accords, joining a growing coalition of like-minded nations committed to the peaceful, transparent, and responsible exploration of space. “Vietnam is joining at an important point in the development of its own space program,” said NASA Deputy Administrator Matt Anderson in recorded remarks […]
High-speed train crash kills at least 68 people in Spain
The crash, between a moving train and another that was stopped further up the track, was caused by an "inexplicable" error, the transport minister said.
Kompany discharged from hospital following collapse
Bayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany is discharged from hospital and "doing well" following his collapse at the club's training ground, according to a club board member.
Sancho rejects Getafe - Thursday's gossip
Free agent Jadon Sancho turns down a move to La Liga, Desire Doue is in talks with Paris St-Germain about a contract extension, and Everton are considering a move for Marcus Rashford.
Fed holds fire on interest rates despite intensifying inflation
Central bank to vote on monetary policy seven times next year in shift from decades-old custom of having eight such meetings
Death of US actress Hayden Panettiere ruled accidental, ending local police probe
The Heroes and Nashville star died in August from the toxic effects of fentanyl, Xanax and several other drugs.
EU backs away from offer to Canada to start ‘associate member’ talks
Watered-down version of statement to be issued at end of Montreal summit instead offers ‘ever closer association’The EU has backed away from its offer to Canada to start talks on becoming an “associate member” after disagreements between members states just as an EU-Canada summit was set to begin in Montreal.A draft of a joint statement to be issued after the end of the summit, which runs Thursda…
Three cleared of illegal dog breeding and fraud
The prosecution said it had "carefully considered" its case and decided to offer no evidence.
Chiefs coach defends decision to sign kicker Tucker
Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid defends the franchise's decision to sign Justin Tucker to its practice squad, stating the kicker has "done his suspension".
Israel's election deadlock is a sign of the country's deep divisions
The election was a celebration of democracy in some ways - but it has left Israel with no clear path to a new government, writes James Landale.
Watch: King dances in the streets of the Bahamas capital
The monarch is in the Bahamas as part of a tour of the Caribbean during which he addressed the "great suffering of the past".
Zombie knife killer tells court co-accused were not involved in stabbing
Georgie Mears stabbed Tristan Kerr at a flat he was delivering two £25 bags of ketamine to.
Chelsea continue unbeaten start with win over Roma
Chelsea's strong start to the season continues with victory over Roma in the Women's Champions League.
Creating AI value with enterprise context
Across a business, any number of AI platforms, systems, and tools may be at work simultaneously—for example, AI-powered customer platforms, conversational assistants, and workflow and process automation tools. Each one is sophisticated, advanced, and quick to respond. But, when set to work, the outcomes and actions that emerge may be wrong, confused, or lacking a…
Restaurants sceptical over 'garlic and gherkins' plan
Import tariffs on more than 100 items - including garlic, gherkins and plant-based milk - are being removed.
Weil leadership tells partners firm should be dissolved
Decision marks stunning downfall for near-century-old law firm that was among America’s largest and most prestigious
McClean's Derry exit not 'any real surprise' - Coyle
Former Derry City striker Liam Coyle says that James McClean's exit from the club does not come as "any real surprise" after it was announced on Wednesday that his contract had been terminated by mutual consent with immediate effect.
Budget 2026: Healey hikes taxes on banks and landlords to fund £100 handouts to 20m households
Few surprises as chancellor uses low-key speech blaming ‘global economic storms’ for stoking energy prices and cost of living crisisBudget 2026: key points at a glanceBriefing: key questions answered by Heather Stewart and Pippa CrerarEditorial: Budget’s bold ambitions and welcome first stepsJohn Healey raised taxes on banks and landlords to fund a £100 winter handout for 20 million families as o…
What we now know about the UK economy in four charts
The Office for Budget Responsibility says higher energy prices will impact everything from prices and living standards to economic growth.
What the Budget offers for under 25s - and what it leaves out
The chancellor announced a series of measures which will impact under-25 year-olds from housing to minimum wage.
Chiefs sign Justin Tucker in wake of sexual misconduct allegations as Butker struggles
Tucker was banned under NFL’s conduct policyButker has missed five of 16 FG attempts this seasonThe Kansas City Chiefs have signed the former Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker to their practice squad after Harrison Butker’s poor start to the season.Tucker was widely considered one of the best kickers in NFL history until the Ravens released him in May 2025. The Ravens said his departure was a…
Sesko ruled out until January with shin injury
Manchester United striker Benjamin Sesko is expected to be out until at least January with a shin injury.
Knifeman on LNER train ‘caused terror and fear on unimaginable scale’, court hears
Anthony Williams is accused of attempting to murder passengers and staff on board a London-bound train last NovemberA knifeman “caused terror and fear on an unimaginable scale” to passengers when he stabbed 10 people on board a London-bound train, a court has heard.Anthony Williams, 33, is accused of attempting to murder 10 passengers and staff on board an LNER train on 1 November last year and s…
Djokovic celebrates 'big win' on return to Basel
Novak Djokovic pulls off a hard-fought comeback victory over Ugo Humbert to keep alive his hopes of qualifying for the season-ending ATP Finals.
Healey praised business. The feeling was not mutual
While the Treasury issued supportive quotes from corporate stakeholders, other leaders said the package fell short
Defeated election candidate Bolsonaro thanks Trump and says he will lead Brazil opposition from US
Flavio Bolsonaro has insisted he is the "true elected president of Brazil" despite losing the country's run-off vote to incumbent leader Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.
Defeated election candidate Bolsonaro thanks Trump and says he will lead Brazil opposition from US
Flavio Bolsonaro has called himself the "leader of Brazil", despite losing the country's run-off vote to incumbent leader Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.
Trump admin sues Utah to save Kalshi from the state's total ban on gambling
US agency has sued 10 states for trying to stop gambling on prediction markets.
Roman ruins found at school could add £1m to repair bill
Construction was paused after archaeologists found what is thought to be a road and parade ground.
The last, best hope for space tourism just rolled onto a runway in Arizona
It has been nearly a year since any space tourism flights occurred.
Can the chancellor deliver on his promise of fiscal discipline?
British governments have a history of overpromising and underdelivering when it comes to deficit-reduction efforts
Elon Musk is a 'real genius', Putin says after satellite talks with SpaceX boss
The Russian President praised Musk and said they are in "close" contact.
Burnley turn to former CSKA Moscow manager Fabio Celestini as new head coach
Swiss, 50, also had successful spell at BaselHe replaces Nicky Hayen with club 22nd in ChampionshipBurnley have announced former Switzerland midfielder Fabio Celestini as their new head coach four days after sacking Nicky Hayen.Burnley, who have won only one of their 12 league games this season following relegation from the Premier League, have not disclosed the length of Celestini’s contract. Th…
Labour is still searching for an energy fix for a new world
The chancellor is right to focus on pure affordability, but £100 handouts and delayed decisions won’t shield consumers from the next wave of price hikesAmid the myriad of small measures, virtually everything in John Healey’s budget came back to the cost of energy. The higher energy prices that have resulted from the Iran war have pushed up inflation, are eating into households’ incomes, are a dra…
Touchscreen MacBook Pro hands-on: OLED looks great on a Mac
It's not as different from the previous model as you might have expected.
Healey fiddles while the UK stagnates
The government has behaved sensibly, even though its measures evoke little enthusiasm
HMRC prepares £1.3bn tax squeeze on self-employed
Move is attempt to align their treatment with that of employees, whose tax is collected with each monthly payslip
The Guardian view on Labour’s budget: bold ambitions and welcome first steps | Editorial
Banks, landlords and gambling firms will pay more as the chancellor begins building a fairer economy and a more active state in a cost of living crisisJohn Healey’s first budget was a Rorschach test. Supporters saw dozens of measures offering “breathing space” to a public worn down by rising prices. Critics admitted to a slew of announcements but countered that each was modest in value. Underlyin…
The Guardian view on Israel’s elections: Netanyahu lost his mandate. If opponents unite, he’ll lose power too | Editorial
His chief rival should reject the prime minister’s anti-democratic vision and work with Palestinian Israeli partiesBenjamin Netanyahu has lost his mandate but not, so far, power. While final votes are still being tallied, most voters picked his opponents on Tuesday. His bloc’s share of seats remains the largest, but appears to have slumped by around 10, leaving it below the 61 needed for a majori…
Red Roses make six changes but Kildunne on bench again
Red Roses' star Ellie Kildunne named on England's bench again as head coach John Mitchell makes six changes to the side to face USA.
Artemis III SLS Core Stage Joins Boosters at Kennedy
NASA’s Artemis III SLS (Space Launch System) core stage is integrated alongside the twin solid rocket boosters on Oct. 28 inside the Vehicle Assembly Building’s High Bay 3 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Technicians lifted the 212-foot rocket stage from the facility’s High Bay 2 using a one-of-a kind lifting beam designed […]
Prem eyes English expansion despite Welsh interest
Welsh rugby may be keen on forming an Anglo-Welsh league in 2029 but the Prem and RFU are only looking at English clubs in any expansion.
Israel’s choice: Netanyahu remaining in power or a Palestinian-backed coalition
Incumbent could turn defeat into another term in office as rival parties erect confected barrier to unseating himHours before the final results from Israel’s elections were in, several things were clear. Benjamin Netanyahu’s far-right coalition had lost its mandate, and the opposition had a firm majority.But most of Israel’s Jewish opposition ruled out governing with Palestinian-led parties, in t…
Liverpool v Chelsea: Carabao Cup fourth round – live
⚽ Latest updates from Anfield, 8pm (GMT) kick-off⚽ Live scores | Football Daily | And email Scott hereLiverpool make seven changes to their starting XI following the 2-0 win at the weekend over Brighton. Giorgi Mamardashvili, Joe Gomez, Kostas Tsimikas, Trey Nyoni, James McConnell, Lewis Koumas and Rio Ngumoha are in; Alisson, Jérémy Jacquet, Florian Wirtz, Alexis Mac Allister, Bradley Barcola an…
Arsenal v Benfica: Women’s Champions League – live
⚽ Minute-by-minute updates from 8pm (GMT) kick-off⚽ Live scoreboard | Moving the Goalposts newsletterRenee Slegers makes three changes from the win at Spurs. Elisa De Almeida, Ona Batlle and Geraldine Reuteler come in for Leah Williamson, Emily Fox and Lisa BaumArsenal (4-2-3-1) Rodriguez; Batlle, De Almeida, Catley, Hinds; Cooney-Cross, Stanway; Smith, Reuteler, Foord; Russo.Bayern Munich 1-2 Re…
Watch: How did Flávio Bolsonaro end up in Miami?
BBC Verify has pieced together defeated presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro's journey through Brazil, Argentina and Ecuador to reach Miami.
Google announces Gemini 4 Carbon, its latest frontier AI model that you can't use
Gemini 4 Carbon is essentially a slightly better version of Argon.
Let’s keep Isas simple
The chancellor has made welcome changes to tax-free saving and investing but could go further still
Healey unveils £100 for energy bills and bank tax in first Budget
The chancellor targets the cost of living amid global economic turmoil but opposition parties say he has not been bold enough.
Flávio Bolsonaro lands in Miami after defeat in Brazil's presidential election
His arrival in the US ends speculation about his whereabouts after he failed to comply with an order to surrender his passports.
Burnham rules out early general election in next 12 months
The prime minister has denied speculation from some opposition parties that he will go to the country in spring 2027.
Leaders welcome plan for elected mayor for Kent
The announcement is released immediately after the Chancellor delivers the government's Budget.
Putin hails Elon Musk’s ‘genius’ amid plans for Russian version of Starlink
Russia plans to build own version of US billionaire’s satellite communications to help attack UkraineVladimir Putin praised Elon Musk’s genius and said he was in touch with Starlink’s controlling shareholder as Russia develops its own satellite communications for its military to use against Ukraine.The Russian president, speaking at a summit with African leaders in Moscow, was comparing the Earth…
Hyrox partners with World Triathlon in Olympic bid
Hyrox moves closer to its "ultimate ambition" of gaining Olympic and Paralympic status after entering into a partnership with World Triathlon.
Babydoll singer says life will 'never be the same again' after UK number one
The singer is finding genuine joy in life again after a difficult period led to him quitting music.
UK living standards will flatline this decade, says OBR
Fiscal watchdog sees ‘grim’ outlook for real household disposable income as energy prices and taxes rise
Bills, banks, ‘breathing space’: what was in Burnham’s first budget? - The Latest
In his first budget as chancellor, John Healey has pledged to offer ‘breathing space’ to help Britons navigate ‘global economic storms’. There were a record number of measures, including a one-off £100 energy payment to millions and a rise in the levy on bank profits. But the Conservatives have criticised the government for postponing big decisions, including on defence and welfare. Lucy Hough sp…
Wrexham fined for fielding ineligible players
The English Football League (EFL) makes Wrexham pay a five-figure fine for two instances of fielding ineligible players.
He promised fresh hope and delivered doom, but Dr Death’s budget succeeds in doing no harm | John Crace
Armed with 98 measures, a rictus grin and a decidedly comedy-free speech, the chancellor at least offered us – and Labour – some breathing spaceIt was as if John Healey was taking the Hippocratic oath. First do no harm. For your first budget, this may be no bad thing: we can all think of plenty of chancellors who have done untold damage. Take a bow George Osborne. It might just have been better i…
Burnham promised big change – where was it? Instead we got the Martin Lewis budget | Aditya Chakrabortty
The financial guru’s fingerprints are all over John Healey’s red book – but Lewis is not a politician. His everyday fixes can’t meet this turbulent momentWas this Andy Burnham’s budget – the bold vision of a new prime minister who burns with a passion to topple “40 years of neoliberalism”? Fat chance. Was it John Healey’s budget – the repair job of a cautious chancellor fretting about record-high…
Burnley appoint ex-Basel boss Celestini as head coach
Burnley appoint Fabio Celestini as their head coach, four days after the departure of Nicky Hayen.
UK budget 2026: Key climate and energy announcements
Chancellor John Healey has announced a “new course on energy” for the UK, focused on keeping bills low amid the… The post UK budget 2026: Key climate and energy announcements appeared first on Carbon Brief.
Budget 2026: what it means for you
How the chancellor’s measures on tax, benefits and pensions will affect your personal financesHealey offers £100 payment to households to help navigate ‘global economic storms’Budget 2026: key points at a glanceBudget 2026 calculator: find out if you are better or worse offJosh graduated two years ago from an English university and is back home in London. He currently earns £28,500, out of which…
‘It all happened in a split-second’: survivors recount details of Spain’s second deadly train crash in 10 months
Passengers describe carriages full of seriously injured people after crash that has claimed at least 68 livesJosimar Medina woke a little before 9am on Wednesday to find himself airborne and hurtling through his carriage on the fast train from Madrid to Seville.“I remember flying through the air and looking for my girlfriend, who was also shooting through the air,” said Medina, a 37-year-old tour…
Amazon turns its most capable smart speaker into a smart camera, too
The Echo Studio with Home Camera can "see and understand what's in front of the camera."
NASA University Challenge Ignites Trajectory of Drone Entrepreneur
Five years ago, Gavin Gardner was a Michigan State University engineering student researching next-generation drone technology as part of a NASA grant. Garder expected the research to be demanding – but he was surprised that navigating the financial side of the work presented an even greater challenge. Although Gardner was used to leading fellow students […]
Howe, Nagelsmann, Pochettino: can anyone end Manchester United’s doom loop?
Even an elite coach would surely struggle at Old Trafford amid the executive chaos and with an unfit, uneven squadIn January 2014, the 13th series of Celebrity Big Brother aired in the UK, the show so popular its run time was extended by five days before a public vote anointed Jim Davidson the winner. Then, two years later when Brexit happened, people wondered where their tolerant country had gon…
I’ve been watching the 7 Up TV series. And one change in the way we behave really struck me | Adrian Chiles
Before mobile phones, being filmed was very rare – and if you were, you acted naturally. Today, our relationship to the camera is very, very differentNot for the first time, I got something wrong. As someone who made a living being on camera, I developed theories about what it takes to be yourself on screen. My main thought was that everyone in the world would soon be able to do it, because they’…
The Jackdaw gasfield, net zero and climate adaptation | Letters
Readers respond to an article in which the prime minister said the government’s gasfield approval was part of its commitment to a greener futureAndy Burnham writes that his determination to tackle the climate crisis is “unwavering” and that the transition must not leave communities behind (We will make the net-zero transition work for Britain – approving the Jackdaw gasfield is part of the plan,…
The BBC’s education editor role should not be scrapped | Letters
The broadcaster’s decision speaks volumes about BBC priorities and the state of public dialogue, says David Blunkett. Plus a letter by Richard BourneCan I add my voice to the expression of considerable disquiet at the BBC’s proposal to eliminate the post of education editor, instead combining responsibility with that of social affairs (BBC News to axe education editor role in cost-cutting move, 2…
Allison Pearson said to be negotiating exit from Daily Telegraph amid job cull
Columnist’s relations with some senior editorial figures said to be strained over subjects she raised in her columnsThe controversial Daily Telegraph columnist Allison Pearson is understood to be in negotiations about leaving the broadsheet as the newspaper’s new owner makes significant newsroom cuts.Sources told the Guardian that Pearson – firmly on the right of the Telegraph’s roster – is prepa…
Cadillac Escalade IQ review: Huge battery, huge range, huge SUV
With more than 200 kWh, this luxury three-row can go 460 miles on a charge.
Man charged in HMOs vandalism investigation
Ruben Brito is charged with two counts of causing criminal damage in Salford, Greater Manchester.
Sovereign wealth funds to be taxed on UK property investments
Change is set to hit countries such as the Gulf states that are big property investors in Britain
Support unpaid carers so they aren’t pushed to the brink of suicide | Letters
With almost half of parent-carers contemplating taking their lives, Dr Louise Lawson calls for urgent action by the government Reading the report on Matilda Davis’s death was heartbreaking (Burnham backs mandatory suicide prevention training for social workers after parent-carer Matilda Davis’s death, 21 October). That someone already under immense pressure could leave a meeting with social worke…
Ensuring prisoners can’t refuse to attend court | Letter
One prison officer says existing rules on offenders making court appearances should be enforced rather than introducing fresh sanctionsThe report on judges being given powers to punish prisoners who refuse to attend court raises a question about why we appear to have abandoned a straightforward approach that once worked (Criminals who refuse to attend sentencing face losing prison privileges unde…
Man who stabbed 10 on train asked passenger 'do you want to die?', court hears
A man who stabbed 10 people on a train heading to London asked one passenger "do you want to die?", a court has heard.
Three men jailed for 'sectarian' attack on Celtic fan after Old Firm clash
The men dragged the fan to the ground and stamped on his head as he tried to board a supporters' bus after the game in March which ended in a pitch invasion.
Google AI gets cagey when asked who won the 2020 elections
But the AI responses get more forthright when asked outside the US.
Bone of contention: why dog trainers are at war
It’s the canine equivalent of gentle v tough parenting – and there is no sign of a ceasefire. So what is the correct way to get man’s best friend to behave?Name: Dog training wars.Age: Puppy to 14 months, and beyond. Continue reading...
Peter Medak, veteran director of The Krays and The Changeling, dies aged 88
The film-maker enjoyed a long and varied film and TV career, from horror movies and true-crime thrillers to Cannibal and Breaking BadPeter Medak, the British-Hungarian director of The Changeling, The Krays and Let Him Have It, has died aged 88. According to the Hollywood Reporter, Medak’s family announced he died in Los Angeles on Tuesday.Medak enjoyed a long and varied career across film and TV,…
‘Like Saddam opened a Cheesecake Factory’: how did the restaurant end up in a Maga fight over ‘elitism’?
Obama has been accused of ‘snobbery’ over his Trump diss, as people rush to defend the restaurant chain’s ‘affordable opulence’Around lunchtime on Tuesday, a Rolls-Royce stopped at the intersection of Beverly Drive and Dayton Way in Beverly Hills, California. Local people in athleisure walked past Balenciaga, Dior and Prada boutiques, as visitors on Hollywood bus tours ogled nearby Rodeo Drive, w…
Florida county won’t investigate sketchy Flock cameras removed by mystery owners
Florida county claims it lacks resources to find owners of unpermitted Flock cameras.
Budget winners and losers: pensioners and households gain as banks and betting shops hit
How the Burnham government’s first attempt to ease cost of living pressure pans out for key stakeholdersBudget 2026: key points at a glanceEvery budget has its winners and losers, and John Healey’s first as chancellor was no exception. While some gained from tax breaks and rule tweaks, others will either pay more, or had their hopes of reforms dashed. Here are some of those with reason to cheer,…
British racing chief warns budget tax hike may have ‘devastating’ impact on sport
Call for urgent talks after gaming machines tax increaseBrant Dunshea: ‘thousands’ of betting shops may closeBrant Dunshea, the chief executive of the British Horseracing Authority, said on Wednesday that the sport’s ruling body will “urgently engage with the government to establish how we can work together to reduce the impact” after John Healey, the chancellor, raised the duty on the profits fr…
Budget 2026: experts on what John Healey’s ‘breathing space’ plan means for households
The chancellor unveiled help with household energy bills and extra taxes for banks.
Ben Jennings on John Healey’s ‘breathing room’ budget – cartoon
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Dharshini David: Healey buys himself some time, but big questions still unanswered
The chancellor talked of charting a new course for Britain, but the impact of Iran war has limited his options.
Healey tells departments to make 1% cuts to fund defence
The reduction in public spending will go towards paying for the Defence Investment Plan.
Law firm Sidley Austin hires banker to lead practice group in Wall Street rarity
Restructuring expert William Evarts represents rare move by a banker switching from finance to lead a law firm speciality
Apple announces touchscreen MacBook Pro with OLED display
The OLED display is the main draw, but the price is a lot to reckon with.
Burnham insists 'no confusion at all' over his Brexit position
The prime minister said it was his "responsibility" to improve the Brexit deal at a summit in Brussels next month.
Why small-fry Budget measures can still have a big impact
If Healey’s micro policies cut costs and save time, they will make some difference
Ireland captain Stirling out of Namibia series
Ireland captain Paul Stirling will miss the concluding two matches of his side's one-day international series in Namibia after fracturing his finger.
HMRC creates list of 200 billionaires in tax crackdown on UK’s wealthiest
Authority invites each billionaire and their representatives to ‘a voluntary initial or pre-filing discussion’
Prem and RFU commit to expanding with English clubs after report of Welsh sides joining
Report claimed two Welsh sides could join PremJoint statement said ‘resources focused on English clubs’Prem Rugby and the Rugby Football Union have stated they are committed to expanding the top flight with English clubs in response to a report claiming that two Welsh sides could soon join the competition.According to the report, the Welsh Rugby Union is in advanced discussions with Prem Rugby an…
Bloodied, dazed and angry - how passengers' rail journey turned to disaster in Spain
Survivors of the train crash in Spain have spoken of their shock, panic and anger at the accident in Toledo province on Wednesday.
The thwarted Budget of a thwarted government
While the political plan is obvious, the economic strategy is harder to discern
BBC allegations cost Tory and Reform donor a peerage, defamation trial told
Mohamed Amersi is suing over Panorama episode that made claims of his suspected involvement in corruptionA Conservative and Reform UK donor lost out on a knighthood and a peerage amid claims of his involvement in corruption, the high court has heard at the start of his defamation case against the BBC.An episode of Panorama in 2021 and a BBC article caused “very serious harm” to Mohamed Amersi, hi…
Carey and Inglis counterpunch to put Australia on top in South Africa
Keepers rebuild the niings to reach 330-4 at the closeGreen sparkles but Labuschagne duck must be the endIf Cape Town’s first day was a rollercoaster, the second was some more sedate form of transport, though it continued with ups and downs fitting its mountainous backdrop. Twice, South Africa produced double strikes to stall promising Australian positions; twice the Australians rebuilt to get th…
Budget 2026 calculator: find out if you are better or worse off
Use our interactive tool to see how you have been affected by John Healey’s tax and spending announcementsHealey keeps income tax thresholds frozen. How much more will you pay?Budget 2026: key points at a glanceBudget 2026 live – latest updates Continue reading...
Renfrew Bridge to close 'for months' after Storm Boelo damage
Renfrewshire Council said electrical systems that operate the bridge, which opened in 2025, suffered serious water damage.
What Wales makes of the Budget: 'It helps, but it's not enough'
Chancellor John Healey has set out the government's tax and spending plans, but opinions are split.
Artist Cymreig yn rhif un siartiau senglau y DU am y tro cyntaf ers 15 mlynedd
Mae Babydoll gan Jamie Miller, o Gaerdydd, wedi cyrraedd rhif un - diolch i'w boblogrwydd ar wefannau cymdeithasol.
Clock ticks down for Canada lotto winner to claim massive prize
It's rare for such a large lottery jackpot to go unclaimed - this one is worth C$40m (£21.4m).
Finally, after Liz Truss, an actual mini-Budget
Nosferatu lookalike John Healey is a modest Labour man. He trades in dull old HP sauce, not hot exciting blood
Netanyahu's bloc leading Israel election but short of majority, partial results show
With 85% of ballots counted, Netanyahu's Likud party and its allies are set to win 53 seats in the 120-seat Knesset.
Iranian film-maker Jafar Panahi given new prison sentence and has assets seized
Charges against him are unclear after return to Iran despite being sentenced last year for ‘propaganda activities’An Iranian court has handed the award-winning film director Jafar Panahi a new prison sentence of five years and one month and ordered the seizure of all his assets.The 66-year-old, who won the Palme d’Or at Cannes last year for It Was Just an Accident, was sentenced in absentia, his…
The one thing that didn't change that will affect your pay the most
The point at which you start to pay tax, and the point where you tip into paying a higher rate of tax have been frozen for three more years.
‘This isn’t supposed to happen’: giant-slaying Fleetwood revels in fairytale Arsenal win
Fishing town in disbelief the morning after their footballing minnows beat mighty Arsenal on penaltiesOn a wet and windy night on the north-west coast of England, a League Two side sensationally knocked the Premier League champions out of the Carabao Cup. But this is not just a fairytale story of giant-slaying; Fleetwood Town and Arsenal have an unlikely history that stretches back long before Tu…
Chris Mason: Budget felt cautious despite its range of small measures
The chancellor has had to grapple with a mix of public finances and household finances being a mess.
Labuschagne's form hits record low but Australia hint at future
Marnus Labuschagne's poor form hit a record low but Australia's new guard stood up to put the tourists in a strong position in the decisive Test against South Africa.
Fed to decide on potential rate rise before US midterms
Policymakers weigh whether to deliver back-to-back increases in effort to tame inflation exacerbated by Donald Trump’s war against Iran
Hero Haughey's 'surreal moment' after Arsenal shock
Fleetwood Town defender Conor Haughey tells BBC Sport NI's Thomas Kane about his winning penalty in the Carabao Cup shootout win against Arsenal, the reaction from those back home in Belfast and who he wants next in the draw.
Everyone hurt by Woodman exit - acting Bromley boss
Bromley's acting boss Byron Webster says the dismissal of manager Andy Woodman "hurt" - but backs the club to find the right successor.
Tory Brexit was ‘harder’ than promised in EU referendum, says Andy Burnham
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Watch: At the scene of Spain's deadly train crash
People have been killed after a Spanish high-speed train collided with another train south of the capital Madrid, making this the country's worst disaster since 2013.
Guardian and ITN have ‘duty to public and sources’ to publish sexual allegations against well-known figure, court hears
Individual known in court as PPT is seeking a permanent injunction, with lawyers citing his risk of suicideTwo news organisations have a duty to the public and their sources to publish allegations of exploitative sexual behaviour by a well-known figure despite claims he is “highly likely” to attempt suicide, the high court has heard.The anonymous individual, known in court simply as PPT, is seeki…
Davies crossing divide between pitch and boardroom
Ben Davies hopes to bridge the gap between those who execute the strategy on the pitch and those who draft it in the boardroom.
Will I get the £100 energy payment and when will I receive it?
Here is what you need to know about the payment that millions will receive from January.
What we know as Flávio Bolsonaro lands in US after Brazil election loss
The BBC's Ione Wells unpacks Bolsonaro's journey to Miami after losing Brazil's presidential election and facing a passport surrender order.
Skulls, bulls and someone peeing in her own eye: four great exhibitions to see for free
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Russell Brand tells trial he had sex obsession but that consent is ‘non-negotiable’
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NASA Selects 19 New Citizen Science Proposals in 2026
So far, 2026 has seen a flood of successes for volunteers who do NASA science, exemplifying NASA’s commitment to gold-standard science—transparent, reproducible and intrinsically collaborative. The Backyard Worlds: Planet 9 project announced that their project volunteers have now discovered most of the known brown dwarfs, celestial objects that are similar to planets. The Zooniverse platform, […]
Saracens did unbelievable job with Auvaa - Lam
Bristol Bears director of rugby Pat Lam tells BBC Radio Bristol Saracens did everything they could for Totoa Auvaa before he was sacked by them.
US civil rights leader Dolores Huerta dies aged 96
Huerta fought for farm workers' rights in the 1960s and 1970s and had continued to work addressing immigration and voting issues.
Cheika happy to 'fly the flag' for Lebanon
Lebanon head coach Michael Cheika says he will be approaching the concluding fixture of his side's 2026 Rugby League World Cup campaign as if it is the final.
Bury Market receives £10m funding boost in Budget
The £10m Bury Market investment programme was included in Chancellor John Healey's Budget.
What the Budget means for your money
The chancellor’s maiden Budget was intended to deliver ‘everyday fixes’ to the UK’s financial concerns — but will it leave you better off?
Vocational GCSEs: an evolution of existing technical learning for 14-year-olds in England
The broadening of the curriculum to allow for vocational qualifications from the age of 14 is not new.
Five ways to find your personal style outside of trends and algorithms
It seems every week there’s a new ‘core’ or ‘maxxing’ style to contend with.
Drones could help weather forecasters more accurately predict winter storms
New types of drones are being tested that can collect air pressure data more often.
The risk of Atlantic current collapse is missing from almost all national climate plans – new study
An Amoc collapse would dramatically alter the world’s climate – often in unexpected ways. Our new study shows how governments should prepare.
Key Atlantic currents could collapse this century, but the risk is missing from almost all national climate plans – new study
An Amoc collapse would dramatically alter the world’s climate – often in unexpected ways. Our new study shows how governments should prepare.
Watch: What are the main points from the Budget and how will they be funded?
The BBC's Joe Pike explains key things outlined by the Chancellor.
Perez signs multi-year extension with Cadillac
Sergio Perez will remain with Cadillac until 2029 after signing a multi-year contract extension.
Football Daily | Fleetwood go their own way to down Arsenal and live Carabao Cup dream
Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now!Having made a passing reference to Mick Fleetwood in Tuesday’s thrilling edition of your favourite email, Football Daily genuinely wasn’t expecting to be repeatedly typing that particular F-word in our lead story in today’s edition. While we were aware Arsenal were in the coastal town of Fleetwood for a Fizzy Cup tie that could scarcely have been…
Train attacker asked man 'do you want to die?', trial hears
Anthony Williams denies 14 counts of attempted murder, including 10 on a train in Cambridgeshire.
Buckle up for more body-swapping hijinks in Jumanji: Open World trailer
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In Serbia, a new type of democracy is taking hold, and Europe is watching closely
A movement that began in outrage has delivered remarkable election upset, showing that change is possible and prompting questions over what comes next• Don’t get This Is Europe delivered to your inbox? Sign up hereIn April of last year, dozens of students set off from Serbia, intent on making it to Strasbourg, France on bicycles. The aim of the arduous, 13-day transcontinental journey was simple:…
‘A pretty grim picture’: outlook for UK living standards slashed despite Healey’s budget
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Will John Healey’s ‘breathing space’ budget deliver what Britain needs? Our panel responds | Panel
Amid global economic storms, the new chancellor has promised to steer the course – with promises of more help to come. Will it be enough? Continue reading...
Cynghorydd sir yn un o dri yn ddieuog o gyhuddiadau twyll bridio cŵn
Mae tri o bobl wedi eu cael yn ddieuog o fod yn rhan o dwyll yn ymwneud â bridio cŵn yn anghyfreithlon.
Two cup ties half an hour apart for Johnstone Burgh
Scottish fifth-tier club Johnstone Burgh are forced to play two cup ties on the same day, with the kick-offs only half an hour apart.
Webb Sees Turbulent Star Nursery
In this Webb image released on Oct. 22, 2026, we see a turbulent cauldron of star formation filled with dense clumps of gas. This region is named N159 and is located 161,000 light-years away in the Large Magellanic Cloud, one of the satellite galaxies orbiting the Milky Way galaxy. This region has a lower metallicity […]
Healey avoids bond market wobble with ‘uneventful’ first Budget
Gilts hold on to pre-Budget gains following modest package of tax and spending changes
How will Budget forecasts affect the tax you pay?
Fiscal drag is set to hit taxpayers harder than previously thought
Woman woke up to see stranger invited into bedroom by husband, court hears
Jury at Winchester crown court sees video evidence by Joanne Young, 49, in trial of four men accused of sexual assaultA woman who was allegedly sexually assaulted by men invited into their family home by her ex-husband described how she would wake in the middle of the night restrained and blindfolded and feeling “hazy”.Joanne Young said that on one occasion she managed to remove her blindfold and…
Visits to see Sir Ranulph Fiennes 'selective and tightly controlled', says stepson
Visits by friends and loved ones to see Sir Ranulph Fiennes are still "really selective and quite tightly controlled", according to his stepson.
Budget backs Stratford International rail plans
London's mayor welcomes the move to bring cross-Channel services to Stratford after "years of lobbying".
Healey delivers a Budget with echoes of Reeves
Chancellor’s ‘steady as she goes’ announcements seen as ‘a vindication’ of strategy set out by his predecessor
Income tax: Healey’s budget leaves thresholds frozen again. How much more will you pay?
Tax policy means freezes reduce take-home pay as earnings rise in line with inflationIncome tax thresholds are set to remain frozen after John Healey’s first budget as chancellor.One of the biggest tax rises in recent years has happened without a change in the rates at which people are taxed on their incomes. Instead it has come from successive government decisions to keep the thresholds associat…
‘Light therapy without remortgaging the house’: the best LED face masks – tested
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Chris Mason on the standout points from the Budget
Political editor Chris Mason analyses Chancellor John Healey's Budget 2026 announcements.
Social media is full of weird video game mashups. Where are they all coming from?
AI tools are making it easier to modify and recreate games, raising questions about piracy, copyright and how far the technology could disrupt the industry• Don’t get Pushing Buttons delivered to your inbox? Sign up hereIf your social media algorithms have clocked that you’re into video games, something strange will have happened in the past few weeks. Your feed, like mine, will have been full of…
Man who raped and sexually abused young girl jailed for eight years
Michael Robb, 74, carried out the attacks at locations in the north of Scotland between 1982 and 1986, targeting the child when she was sleeping.
Tommy Robinson guilty of harassing two Daily Mail journalists
The 43-year-old is convicted after a week-long trial at Southwark Crown Court.
Judoka determined to prove refugees belong at Dakar 2026
Arno Yafunga Botay fled DR Congo with his family in 2017 and will compete at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympics as a member of the Refugee Olympic Team.
Ex-MK Dons and Charlton striker Aneke retires
Former MK Dons, Charlton, Crewe, Birmingham and Shrewsbury striker Chuks Aneke retires, at the age of 33.
Osian Pryce: 'Mae'n od bod Elfyn yn Bencampwr y Byd a fi'n Bencampwr Prydain'
Mae Osian Pryce o Fachynlleth wedi cipio tlws Pecampwriaeth Rali Prydain Motorsport UK am yr eildro, yn dilyn buddugoliaeth yn Rali Cambria dros y penwythnos.
Tommy Robinson found guilty of harassing journalists
Daily Mail reporters and their families fled homes after far-right activist targeted them over coverageThe far-right activist Tommy Robinson has been found guilty of harassing two journalists to the point where it caused them fear of violence.Journalists from the Daily Mail and their family members fled their homes after “bullyboy, intimidatory tactics” were deployed by Robinson, whose real name…
Healey hits banks and savers with tax rises in Budget ‘for working people’
Scale of chancellor’s plans was modest compared with recent fiscal events
The fear factor giving Netanyahu the edge
Despite liberal hopes, the veteran leader appears to have a path back to government after Israel’s vote
How could Israel break political deadlock? Here are four scenarios
With 85% of votes counted, all signs point to an impasse. The most likely outcome may be new elections.
Chancellor urges Welsh government to give people £100 for energy bills
Meanwhile, Plaid Cymru warns that budget plans potentially mean cuts to public services.
Second fatal train collision this year casts doubt over Spain’s high-speed rail network
Questions were raised before Toledo crash over rail safety in a country where train travel has surged by 40%Deadly Spanish rail collision – latest updatesSpain’s high-speed rail network, the most extensive in Europe and the second largest in the world after China, has long ranked as a point of pride in the country. But Wednesday’s deadly crash – the second in nine months – has recast the spotligh…
Israel's election result is messy - here's why
Despite having the highest voter turnout in nearly three decades, Israel's elections have had no clear winner. What does this mean for the country, asks the BBC's Yolande Knell.
London Broncos to go without £1.3m RFL funding if they enter Super League next year
Rugby Football League set to ratify elevation imminentlyPartnership with NRL not expected now till 2028London Broncos have agreed to a condition from the existing 14 Super League clubs that they must relinquish any rights to around £1.3m in central distribution funding if they are to enter the competition in 2027, with the Rugby Football League expected to ratify their elevation imminently.A part…
Tommy Robinson found guilty of harassing two journalists
Tommy Robinson has been found guilty of harassing two MailOnline journalists.
JPMorgan Chase faces £100m-plus tax bill from Healey raid
JPMorgan Chase will pay additional taxes of between £100m and £150m as a result of the corporation tax surcharge hike announced by John Healey in his budget on Wednesday - a bill which could renew doubts about the construction of its new London headquarters.
Egypt fines prominent editor Lina Attalah and shuts independent news outlet Mada Masr
Warnings of escalating clampdown on press freedom come after Cairo court convicts Attalah of managing an unlicensed websiteLina Attalah, a prominent Egyptian journalist and the editor-in-chief of the news outlet Mada Masr, has been released from detention by Egypt’s authorities and had her website ordered to be shut down by a court amid an intensifying crackdown on independent media in the countr…
Racism needs to be understood as a global phenomenon – our humanity depends on it
In order to eliminate global racism, we must dismantle the ideological architecture that allows it to thrive worldwideAround the world, racism is fueling a new wave of global unrest. In recent weeks, demonstrations in France turned violent amid mounting frustrations over socioeconomic and racial inequities, led by a younger generation that has had enough. Earlier this month, the Green party of En…
Chancellor urges Holyrood ministers to give £100 energy payment to Scottish households
John Healey has announced households south of the border in council tax bands A-D will receive the one-off payment.
Two years on from our first newsletter … how has the Long Wave evolved?
From AI aunties to long diaspora Uber phone calls, here is a selection of our favourite editions to celebrate our second anniversaryDon’t get The Long Wave delivered to your inbox? Sign up hereThe Long Wave is two! And over the past year, once again, it has surprised us with the breadth of stories and events in the diaspora.The Long Wave has also evolved into a large community, with many readers…
Ulster trio sign contract extensions until 2029
Robert Baloucoune, James McNabney and Joe Hopes sign contract extensions with Ulster.
Unlucky seven? Wrexham aim to buck bizarre trend
Phil Parkinson hopes his Wrexham side can buck the trend of Championship teams struggling in seasons after finishing in seventh in the second tier.
How the Budget affects you
Changes announced by Chancellor John Healey in his first Budget will affect your finances directly. Here's how.
Autistic children come to A&E in mental health crisis from as young as eight
The data showed autistic children were seeking help for suicidal thoughts in A&E at significantly younger ages than their non-autistic peers.
Alisha Samuels murder suspect attacked in prison
Lawrence Johnson is on remand in the prison charged with murdering Alisha Samuels in Newton Heath.
Primetime: in this taut morally complex thriller, ambition, entertainment and justice collide
The film reveals how easily the pursuit of justice can become a form of exploitation, and the responsibility the audience bears for the entertainment it consumes.
Cyllideb 2026: Gwariant ar brosiectau yng Nghymru
Mae'r Canghellor John Healey wedi cyhoeddi gwariant ar brosiectau yng Nghymru yn ei gyllideb gyntaf.
EU’s new Arctic strategy signals shift in its geopolitical mindset
The EU has unveiled its first Arctic strategy since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Mum quits job as lawyer to voice Netflix cartoon
Emily McGonagle, 42, decides to change careers after watching Peppa Pig and Paw Patrol on repeat.
How students rocked Serbia’s presidential election – video explainer
The long-serving leader of Serbia, Aleksandar Vučić, has conceded defeat, ushering in a seismic political shift after a historic election that pitted the increasingly authoritarian leader against a student-led movement that had spent two years protesting against his government. As news broke that Vučić’s 12 years in power had come to an end, celebrations erupted on the streets of Belgrade and ot…
A hidden ocean change near Antarctica could have global consequences
Antarctic waters are getting saltier as sea-ice loss reshapes ocean circulation.
Give UK workers right to know colleagues’ pay to prevent disparities, says watchdog
EHRC says we need transparency if workers suspect other staff are being paid more for similar workWorkers should have a legal right to know their colleagues’ pay to help prevent pay discrimination, particularly against women, the UK’s human rights watchdog has said.The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) made the recommendation in response to government proposals to overhaul equal pay law…
Chapman thanks trainer and donors after 'freak' injury
Boxer Raven Chapman reveals that the fast actions of trainer Stuart Scott may have saved her life when she suffered a bleed on the brain over the summer.
Buses disrupted as water mains bursts in city centre
Bee Network buses are being diverted after a water pipe burst on Portland Road.
Budget in brief: what you need to know
A quick guide to John Healey’s main policy announcements and official economic forecasts
McClean leaves Derry City after contract dispute
James McClean says Derry City "will always hold a special place in my heart" after mutually agreeing to terminate his contract with immediate effect.
All Spanish cup matches suspended after Madrid train collision
All 24 matches in the Spanish Copa del Rey due to take place on Wednesday are suspended as a mark of respect after more than 30 people were killed in a train crash near Madrid.
NHS Tayside apology to patients after scientist's data breach
An employment tribunal revealed the scientist accessed the records of almost 400 patients without authority.
'I crashed my car after I was dazzled by headlights'
Research suggests a quarter of drivers are cutting back night time driving.
Budget 2026: John Healey offers £100 payment to households to help navigate ‘global economic storms’
Cash to 20m households part of package to help cut energy bills and ease cost-of-living crisisBudget 2026: key points at a glanceBudget 2026 live – latest updatesJohn Healey promised to steer Britain through “global economic storms,” as he announced a package of measures to cut consumers’ energy bills in his first budget.The chancellor said 20m households in council tax bands A to D would receive…
RFK Jr assailed over ‘wildly racist tirade’ about Arabs at Michigan campaign stop
US health secretary falsely claims at Mike Rogers rally that Arabs have never won major prizes in science or literature Robert F Kennedy Jr, the US health secretary, faced backlash on Wednesday for a “wildly racist tirade” during a campaign stop in Michigan in which he falsely asserted that Arabs never won major awards in science or literature.Kennedy was speaking at the Monday night event in Gra…
Max Dowman’s Fleetwood fracas leaves him, Arsenal and Arteta red-faced
Teenager was maybe harshly sent off in the Carabao Cup tie but his reaction was a mistake he will learn from, while his manager might also have regretsMikel Arteta’s reaction said it all. As Max Dowman trudged towards the touchline after becoming the youngest player sent off in a League Cup match at 16 years and 300 days, the Arsenal manager could not help himself.Arms folded across his chest lik…
Chancellor begins to deliver his first Budget
The chancellor begins his speech by calling it a Budget for the "working people of Britain, for British businesses big and small."
Briton Azim set for December return against Valenzuela
British light-welterweight Adam Azim is set to face Gabriel Gollaz Valenzuela at London's Copper Box on 4 December.
Specialist ship to join search for missing fishermen and boat
Searches have been taking place since 13 October off Lewis for two crew of the Kilda.
Girls review – a story of friendship amidst extreme misogynist violence
Young Vic, LondonRecalling Boko Haram’s abduction of schoolgirls in Chibok in 2014, Theresa Ikoko’s fierce and tender play reveals how three teenagers find hope and laughter under the most horrific circumstancesThree girls huddle together, playing childish games to allay their fears from whatever terror stalks them. There are flashes of light and sounds, followed by sudden blackouts. At first, Th…
Mark Carney is celebrated abroad – while consolidating power at home | Shiri Pasternak
The Canadian prime minister’s reckoning with Trumpism in Davos clashes with his attacks on environmental, Indigenous and labour rightsThe Canadian prime minister is a hero around the world for his Davos speech that reckoned with a reconfiguration of power in the shadow of Donald Trump.But at home, Mark Carney is mirroring the US president by radically centralizing power within his office and cabi…
Chocolate chilli tortillas, date sugar bars and dipped figs – upgrade your seasonal treats
Unexpected flavour combos and luxury versions of old favourites are this month’s cocoa tipsNever in a million years did I expect to like chocolate tortillas, and yet here I am recommending this Frankenstein’s monster: M&S’s Dark Chocolate Chilli Tortillas. I don’t know what subversive minds thought of this across the boardroom table, but they work. While you’re there, and if you like mint and cho…
‘You have to believe’: Qwan’tez Stiggers, the New York Jets player who went from delivery driver to the NFL
When Stiggers’ father died, he left college to help his mum and 12 siblings. He worked as a delivery driver and thought his football dream had ended. But he made it in the endQwan’tez Stiggers had only been in college for a few days when his world fell apart. Seven months after the car crash that put him in a coma, Stiggers’ father died. Stiggers quit college and returned home to support his moth…
McAllan calls for review of 'unacceptable' BBC Scotland channel closure
The BBC announced the dedicated Scotland channel would move online as part of measures to make savings of £500m.
Don't have your head in the stars, warns Stephan
QPR boss Julien Stephan warns his team not to get carried away following the 5-0 win over high-flying Swansea City.
Blindfolded wife 'felt stranger's hand' during sex with husband, court told
Four men are currently on trial accused of sexual offences against Joanne Young, which they deny.
Fernandes tells Carrick he is committed to turning season around in clear-the-air talks
Manchester United captain expected to return to line-upSquad have positive meeting with under-pressure coachMichael Carrick and Bruno Fernandes held clear-the-air talks on Tuesday after the Manchester United’s captain criticised the manager’s tactics last week, with him now expected to start at Chelsea on Saturday.Carrick and Fernandes met before training on Tuesday morning at United’s Carrington…
Budget 2026: key points at a glance
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West Ham’s Viviane Asseyi: ‘When I was four I said I wanted to be like Zidane’
French forward on how the 1998 World Cup inspired her football dream, her Gabonese background and finding a new family in east LondonOn Saturday, once West Ham’s Viviane Asseyi was home from the match, she picked up her phone and called her mum. It has become almost ritualistic for them to speak after a game.On the other end came a familiar sound. “She was just laughing,” says Asseyi. “She was li…
Prediction markets are turning Washington into a casino
In a city where almost everyone is privy to some kind of inside information, betting on politics has jumped ahead of midterm elections
Starlink disruptions in Ukraine: what Elon Musk’s alignment with US geopolitics means for Europe
European leaders worry that Elon Musk’s control of Starlink gives him too much power over their security.
Your bottom shape doesn’t reveal your oestrogen levels – despite what social media says
In fact, genes, bones and muscle decide your bottom shape, and hormones only matter slowly, around menopause.
Exercise can sometimes cause chest pain – and this condition may be to blame
The condition causes pain in the chest that can worsen with movement, deep breaths and coughing.
Will ‘prairie populism’ defeat Republicans in the midterms? | Politics Weekly America
Adam Hamilton in Kansas, Dan Osborn in Nebraska, Joshua Turek in Iowa. They’re all hoping to flip ruby-red states in the midterm elections next Tuesday.Jonathan Freedland speaks to Rachel Leingang about her reporting across the midwest, where she has charted the renaissance of progressive populism Continue reading...
Medieval ghost stories featured rotten flesh, the walking dead and spoon-stealing spirits
Medieval ghosts shapeshifted, rose from their graves, and begged for help in making amends for their misdeeds.
Henry defends himself after Ballon d'Or criticism
Former Arsenal forward Thierry Henry responds to criticism of a number of comments he made during Monday's Ballon d'Or ceremony and claims they were "jokes".
What is artificial general intelligence – and is it already here?
There has been a vigorous debate over how to recognise the threshold when it is reached.
The hydrogen atom: the raw material of the universe barely exists on Earth – now we’ve made it in a flask
The hydrogen atom: the universe built almost everything with it. Synthetic chemists are only just learning to use it in the lab.
The Download: dead startups fueling AI and interspecies communication
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. AI labs are buying data from dead startups to train their models When Keelan Miskell began winding down his crypto startup, he didn’t think its data was worth much. But he’s…
Hold the lime! Could eating citrus zest and peel really be bad for your health?
Food safety campaigners have long been concerned about pesticide residues on lemons, limes and oranges – and now a social media post about it has gone viral. How safe is it to eat lemon cake or drink a G&T with ice and a slice?Do you sprinkle citrus zest on to your cooking or drink hot water with a slice of lemon? According to an Instagram post that went viral last week, you shouldn’t. “Select ci…
Terminally ill mum who can't talk, walk or dress herself refused Pip payment
Rachael Field, from Rhondda Cynon Taf, had her tongue and voicebox removed and windpipe reconstructed.
Driver, 43, killed in three-vehicle Borders crash
Police said the collision involved a Ford Focus, Toyota Hilux and a Tesla Model S.
Will it be AI or the climate crisis that ends humanity? We can make it neither | Adam McKay and Philip Eubanks
Both of these threats have the same roots: private entities seeking to cash in. We have the power to stand against themA summer of extreme heat, entire villages obliterated in Nepal, a super El Niño breaking records, Exxon publicly saying we may reach 3C by 2050 – could it possibly be any worse?How about throwing AI extinction in the mix? Continue reading...
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The Waorani leader says millennia of living in harmony with their surroundings give Indigenous groups unique insights into the consumerist westEvery Waorani child knows the story of the boa’s mouth. How the snake inches forward, watching, its movements almost imperceptible, before it strikes, swallowing its victim whole.Nemonte Nenquimo knows the boa’s bite. Beguiled as a young girl by the blue e…