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Thursday 29 October 2026
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Crypto worth billions frozen over 'potential security issue'
Crypto worth billions of dollars has been frozen as a major exchange investigates a "potential security issue".
Manosphere and online misogyny should be treated as public health issues, say UK experts
Report calls for an effort to tackle harms in similar way to obesity and smoking, and stresses need to ‘offer boys something better’The manosphere and online misogyny should be treated by the government as a public health issue, in the same way as obesity or smoking, experts have said.Writing in the Lancet, the authors of a new report argue that a coordinated response is needed, involving governm…
Erin Patterson appeal live updates: Victorian woman loses bid to overturn triple-murder convictions over deadly mushroom-laced meal
Court of appeal ruling on the two appeals from 10am in the high profile Australian mushroom triple-murder caseErin Patterson to learn if she could face retrial or longer jail termPatterson’s actions mean it is ‘inappropriate’ to fix non-parole period, justice saysMcLeish said the court had found Patterson’s actions “carefully planned and deliberate”, saying she had engaged in an “elaborate series…
Hyrox athlete who soiled herself in race tells BBC she put others at risk but says backlash was traumatic
In her first interview since the incident, Joanna Wietrzyk told the BBC she takes responsibility for it but did not deserve such a severe backlash.
Autistic girl, age six, 'cries herself to sleep' during fireworks season
Grace has autism, and is among those - adults and children - who find the period around Bonfire Night to be highly distressing.
I gave birth in ambulance on A96 amid staff shortages at local hospital
Hannah Smith was travelling to Aberdeen Maternity Hospital as she could not go to Dr Gray's in Elgin.
Scottish police to target online gangs forcing children to self-harm
Officers are hunting members of loose online networks of sadists who mainly targets girls on gaming platforms and social media.
Strip clubs to stay open and mum in plea to save son
A review of the front page stories from the daily and weekly newspapers in Wales.
What makes this golden eagle chick so important?
The bird's arrival on a managed grouse moor in southern Scotland is seen as a key moment for the species.
George Russell determined not to let disappointing F1 season define career
28-year-old still believes he will win world title one dayKimi Antonelli misses media duties with ‘viral illness’George Russell has insisted he will not let his difficult Formula One season define his career and believes he still has plenty of years left to come back and win the world championship.Russell has been out-driven by his 20-year-old Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli in what has been a b…
PSG score late to hold struggling Man City
Manchester City concede late to a draw 1-1 with Paris St-Germain, as their wait for a win in the Women's Champions League this season continues.
Ireland's Furlong cleared of groin grab by disciplinary committee
Ireland's Tadhg Furlong is cleared by a disciplinary committee of grabbing Gavin Coombes in the groin during Leinster's United Rugby Championship win over Munster.
Google value plunges by $500bn as AI fears rattle Wall Street
Google spooked investors so badly that its stock hit a six-month low, after it revealed its AI search summaries were affecting ad revenue.
Everton cruise past Newcastle after Jack Grealish banished from squad
A big night for Everton featured a big call from David Moyes and demanded a big performance from his players. With the exception of Jack Grealish, they did not let him down. Fleetwood Town await in the Carabao Cup quarter-final after Everton shattered Newcastle’s hopes of a fifth consecutive place in the last eight with a clinical and committed display in front of the prime minister Andy Burnham.…
Elimbi Gilbert snatches PSG point to leave Manchester City WCL hopes in balance
Manchester City’s hopes of securing a top-four spot in the Women’s Champions League are looking increasingly slim after a third successive draw dragged out their wait for a first European victory of the season, by virtue of Paris Saint-Germain’s late leveller at a disappointed Joie Stadium.City thought they had won the game through Khadija ‘Bunny’ Shaw’s 85th-minute penalty, as their heavy pressu…
'I run a spotless kitchen', says Michelin-star restaurant chef in wake of food hygiene debacle
Chef Gareth Ward defends how he operates in documentary after Ynyshir got a one-star hygiene rating.
Hegseth reportedly fires high-ranking army strategist over alleged leaks
Pentagon says it has referred leak case to justice department for criminal investigationThe US defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, has reportedly dismissed Lt Gen Brett Sylvia, a high-ranking army strategist serving on the Pentagon’s joint staff, following allegations that he disclosed classified information to the public.The Pentagon announced on Thursday that it had referred an alleged information…
Heart attack patient, 83, had to drive four hours for hospital appointment
Charles Swift faced a 140-mile round trip to get to a hospital, but had to drive himself.
Watch: Life and career of iconic actor Sir Patrick Stewart
In a career that spanned seven decades, Sir Patrick won multiple Emmys and Golden Globes, a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and a knighthood from Queen Elizabeth II.
Reddit is moving to “a logged-in-only experience,” CEO says
Reddit's search traffic "was down meaningfully" last quarter.
Inter and Milan unveil plans for new shared stadium to replace San Siro
Generali Stadium will have 71,500-seat capacityInter fans protest the plans outside gala eventInternazionale and Milan have unveiled plans for their new Generali Stadium, which will replace the shared San Siro venue from the 2031-32 season.The stadium, sponsored by Generali – Italy’s largest insurance company – will have a capacity of 71,500 seats and is expected to cost the two clubs €1.2 billio…
Chelsea linked with Alexander-Arnold - Friday's gossip
Trent Alexander-Arnold may become a target for Chelsea, Bournemouth's Alex Scott could also be heading to Stamford Bridge and Manchester United are looking at Leeds United striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin.
Young athlete and former minister among victims of Spain train crash
As some of the victims' names are released publicly, an outpouring of grief and anger is sweeping across Spain.
What killed Weil Gotshal?
Partners were stunned by the realisation that a profitable 95-year-old firm with 1,200 lawyers could be felled by a string of departures
What have we learned from first round of Premiership?
With every team having now faced one another in the Scottish Premiership, BBC Sport Scotland assesses the key things we have learned so far.
'Continue your journey': Key moments of leaked Spain train crash audio
Recordings between a control centre and the train drivers appear to show one train was given clearance to move even though another train had stalled on the track.
King Charles arrives in Guyana as Bahamas visit declared 'diplomatic success'
As the King left the Bahamas his spokesman said the islands had "a special place in the King's heart".
DoJ reportedly issues subpoenas over same-name Alaska candidates
Democrat Mary Peltola’s campaign allegedly collaborated with party operatives to confuse voters in midtermsThe US justice department on Thursday is reported to have issued subpoenas in response to a report that the Alaska Democrat Mary Peltola’s campaign collaborated with party operatives to get a challenger with the same name as the Republican senator Dan Sullivan on the midterm ballot.ABC News…
Cundy's 20-year reign as world champion ends
Jody Cundy's 20-year reign as para cycling's C4 kilo time trial world champion was ended by Australian Korey Boddington.
Amazon shares slide on lower Christmas sales forecast
E-commerce giant posts disappointing sales and guidance despite booming cloud unit
Zverev to become world number one at earliest opportunity
Alexander Zverev will replace Jannik Sinner as men’s world number one at his earliest opportunity after reaching the Vienna quarter-finals.
Sir Patrick Stewart: Actor who moved effortlessly between Star Trek and Shakespeare
The English actor began his career on stage before finding fame as the captain of the USS Enterprise.
Israeli opposition accuses Netanyahu of trying to 'delegitimise' election
The PM's Likud party has alleged foreign interference and said Arab-led parties "stole" the election after his coalition lost its majority.
GCHQ intern who took data home loses sentence appeal
Hasaan Arshad breached security rules by transferring material from a GCHQ computer system in 2022.
Windows 11 gets right-click menu improvements as PC revenue slides
The latest update also brings a cloud recovery option for PCs that won't boot.
Pentagon IG refuses to investigate Starlink/Starshield slowdown in Ukraine
Inspector general rejected request from Democratic and Republican senators.
'The city is alive': A brief peace in Kherson, but residents fear what comes next
A temporary ceasefire has brought rare quiet to Kherson, offering its residents a glimpse of normal life before fighting resumes.
Intel stock falls 17% as it forecasts weaker chip sales
Lower-than-expected sales forecasts dent chipmakers’ turnaround prospects
Healey backs away from cutting welfare cost despite warnings of public finance shortfall
Experts round on chancellor over ‘scattergun’ budget, saying he ducked big tax and spending decisionsJohn Healey has backed away from cutting the cost of welfare this parliament, amid dire warnings his first budget could lead to brutal spending cuts because of a £28bn shortfall in public finances.Experts rounded on Healey’s steady-as-she-goes budget on Thursday, with the Institute for Fiscal Stud…
Patrick Stewart, titan of stage and screen, dies aged 86
Star Trek: the Next Generation and X-Men actor died at his home after ‘a brief and poignant journey with Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body dementia’Patrick Stewart, the acclaimed British stage and screen actor renowned for both Shakespeare and sci-fi, has died. He was 86.The Star Trek: the Next Generation and X-Men star died on Wednesday at his home in Los Angeles after “a brief and poignant jour…
Sutton's predictions v Bad Day At The Office star John Hannah
BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on Bad Day At The Office star John Hannah, plus the BBC readers and AI with his predictions for this weekend's Premier League fixtures.
More than 43 million ballots cast so far in midterms early voting surge
Hispanic voters have helped drive the early voting numbers, which appear to outpace overall turnout for previous elections in some battleground counties.
Broken hospital tap wastes a million litres of water
The matter was reported on 7 August but not fixed until 26 October.
Star Trek and X-Men actor Sir Patrick Stewart dies
Star Trek and X-Men actor Sir Patrick Stewart has died at the age of 86.
'One of the greats' - Star Trek and X-Men actor Sir Patrick Stewart dies
Star Trek and X-Men actor Sir Patrick Stewart has died after a "brief and poignant journey" with Alzheimer's and dementia.
Australian mother refused appeal against conviction for poisonous mushroom murders
An Australian woman who murdered three people by serving them beef wellington laced with poisonous mushrooms has been refused a bid to appeal against her convictions.
Grealish dropped by Everton after 'breach of club discipline'
Jack Grealish is left out of Everton's Carabao Cup tie with Newcastle United on Thursday "due to a breach of club discipline".
The Celebrity Traitors: episode nine – LIVE
Will Sharon or Joanne be banished? Are the three traitors still the most trusted people in the castle? Who will make it to the final? It’s time to find out in the penultimate episode Hello OG traits, and welcome to The Guardian’s liveblog of The Celebrity Traitors, episode nine. This is it. This is the final week. In just over 24 hours, we will know who won, who lost, who barked up which wrong tr…
‘Awesome day’: all aboard Sydney’s new metro stations as the long-awaited extension opens
The crowd was a sea of Sydney metro-themed T-shirts, badges, caps, earrings and sequinned jackets. Enthusiasts held signs declaring ‘We love public transport’Hundreds of rail enthusiasts and a handful of bewildered commuters have ridden the first service on a long-awaited extension to Sydney’s metro line, bringing an end to more than two years of replacement buses.The 4.31am train on the south-we…
Delivery of new CalMac ferry MV Glen Rosa put back to February
The state-owned Ferguson shipyard has now been asked to fit redesigned propellers to the ship prior to handover.
Paris suburb shooting suspect targeted people of Muslim or African appearance, prosecutor says
Kevin T has been charged with murder and attempted murder in connection with a terrorist enterprise.
Dream win to set up WNBA Finals decider
Atlanta Dream deny the Golden State Valkyries their first WNBA Finals victory after an 80-69 win forces the series into a seventh and deciding game on Sunday.
Trump declares robot imports a national security threat
President orders trade talks on foreign-made factory robots, threatens tariffs.
Seven oil tankers carrying 288,000 tonnes of Russian diesel sail towards US
Tankers, tracked by Greenpeace, are first phase of Trump-Putin deal – but there is uncertainty over whether they will unloadSeven oil tankers carrying an estimated 288,000 tonnes of Russian diesel are now sailing towards the US, though it is uncertain if the vessels will be able to unload amid a political row about the legality of the shipments.The transport, tracked by the pressure group Greenpe…
Manchester City v Paris Saint-Germain: Women’s Champions League – live
⚽ Women’s Champions League updates; kick-off 8pm GMT⚽ Live scores | Read Moving the Goalposts | Mail SarahManchester City have made three changes from their draw against Manchester United last weekend, most significantly Grace Clinton starts.Man City: Yamashita, Casparij, Rose, Knaak, Greenwood, Blindkilde Brown, Hasegawa, Fujino, Clinton, Hemp, Shaw Continue reading...
Samaritans confirms closure of branches in north of Scotland
The charity says it is moving to fewer, larger branches to help it provide a more reliable support.
ExxonMobil boss pulls out of Gulf energy conference over security concerns
Darren Woods was scheduled to speak at the Adipec conference in Abu Dhabi on Monday
MI5 false evidence in neo-Nazi spy case a serious failing, says intelligence watchdog
Lord Leveson says MI5 lying to multiple courts was as "serious as anything" he has dealt with.
Uefa close to selecting candidate to run against Infantino in Fifa election
Challenger’s identity could be approved by next weekArsène Wenger not thought to have entered reckoning for roleUefa and its allies are close to identifying a candidate to run against Gianni Infantino in the Fifa election and could approve the challenger’s identity as early as next week.The clock is ticking on efforts to oppose Infantino in March, with candidates required to confirm they are stan…
Bolton will not change approach - Schumacher
Bolton boss Steven Schumacher says he will not change his side's approach after their heavy defeat to Middlesbrough on Friday.
Everton v Newcastle: Carabao Cup fourth round – live
⚽ Carabao Cup updates from the 7.45pm GMT kick-off⚽ Scores | Football Daily | Mail Scott with your thoughtsEverton: Pickford, Rohl, Tarkowski, O’Brien, Mykolenko, Garner, Dewsbury-Hall, Hackney, Dibling, George, Barry.Newcastle United: Hornicek, Hall, Schar, Nico, Osula, Barnes, Murphy, Willock, Burn, Dedic, Ramsey. Continue reading...
The Guardian view on a changing Brexit debate: Kemi Badenoch is trapped in denial | Editorial
The prime minister’s ambitions might be ambiguous, but unlike the Conservative leader, he is following voters and the factsBritish politics is still polarised around Brexit, although 10 years on from the referendum, the terms of debate are very different. Or they should be. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022 has moved discussions of European solidarity from the realm of abstraction to a matter…
Ex-Top Gear host Richard Hammond's 'brave' new Welsh life wild swimming and running
The former Top Gear star bought a 19th Century Georgian mansion near Abergavenny in November 2025.
Report: Trump did nothing with intel that China planted spy close to Nvidia CEO
Spy accused of exploiting Trump ties to Huang, funneling secrets to China.
The legacy of Christine Lagarde
After a shaky start, the outgoing president leaves the ECB in solid shape
Survivors shell-shocked after deadly Spain train crash - The Latest
Spain has begun three days of mourning after at least 69 people were killed and more than 100 were injured in a crash between two high-speed trains. The town of Urda has become the site of a major operation, as emergency services continue to search through the wreckage and relatives wait for news of their loved ones. There is growing public anger over the incident, which is the second fatal train…
The Guardian view on online harms: Ofcom is failing at its job | Editorial
Expressions of disappointment are not an adequate response to the concerning lack of safety improvements for children on social mediaOne thing is clear following last week’s report from the media regulator, Ofcom: the mammoth task of protecting children from online harms has barely begun. Campaigners said that they were dismayed but not surprised that the proportion of children viewing harmful co…
Burnham demands answers over demise of Poundland
UK prime minister seeks explanation over why discount chain’s US owners are pushing it towards administration
Hong Kong’s leader apologises for residential fire that killed 168 people
Blaze was world’s deadliest residential fire since 1980, but some survivors and bereaved families say justice has yet to be servedHong Kong’s leader has apologised for government shortcomings that contributed to a fire that killed 168 people in the city last year, a rare sign of public contrition that nevertheless failed to impress some victims’ families.The chief executive, John Lee, and seven o…
John Healey’s Budget spending plans strain credibility, economists warn
Leading think-tanks say chancellor’s pledge to slash deficit does not seem likely given pressures on public services and households
Armed police train for an attack on nuclear shipment from Dounreay
The Civil Nuclear Constabulary exercise involved a car deliberately crashing into a lorry containing a cargo containing fake radioactive material.
Hold your nose: a £1.25bn subsidy for rich Rolls-Royce’s new engine had to happen
The chancellor’s budget giveaway is, unfortunately, a reflection of how life works in the global aerospace businessIt wasn’t a “nothing” budget for engine-maker Rolls-Royce. The company was handed £1.25bn from public coffers to part-fund the development of a next-generation engine for single-aisle commercial planes.The chancellor buried this giveaway in two short sentences in the stodgy middle of…
Sara won a prized place to study medicine in Glasgow. Why is the Home Office blocking her?
She fought every obstacle in Afghanistan to pursue her dream of becoming a doctor – fleeing her abusive father and the Taliban. But this talented, tenacious student has now been denied a visa, for contradictory reasons, three timesFor the last decade, Sara (not her real name), 25, has dreamed of becoming a doctor. She secured a highly sought after place to study medicine at Kabul University in Fe…
Turning a solar power system into its own backup
Plant design allows it to run on either stored solar heat or combustion.
Chessum signs new multi-year deal with Leicester
Leicester Tigers captain Ollie Chessum has signed a new multi-year deal to stay at Welford Road.
Google is eating itself — but it could still eat everyone else too
Leadership in the AI race can be won, lost and won again at speed
More prisoners recalled to jail than released in England and Wales
Ministry of Justice figures show recalls rose 27% in year to June despite emergency measures to ease overcrowdingMore people were recalled to jails in England and Wales in the first half of this year than were released, despite government efforts to reduce the prison population, according to figures released on Thursday.Ministry of Justice (MoJ) data shows that 12,338 people were recalled to cust…
Why jet lag throws even foraging seabirds off course
Oxford study shows Manx shearwaters lose direction when their body clocks get out of syncSeabirds returning from foraging trips can be thrown hundreds of miles off course by a form of jet lag that arises when their body clocks get out of sync with local time, researchers say.Tracking data from Manx shearwaters on the west coast of the UK revealed that when the birds returned home to their colonie…
What are the government's options for reducing welfare spending?
BBC Verify examines how much the welfare system costs and the options the government could use to reduce it.
Max Dowman to miss three games after Arsenal’s red card appeal rejected
Teenager was sent off for lashing out in Fleetwood defeatClub’s claims over card and ban were both dismissedArsenal’s appeal against Max Dowman’s red card in their Carabao Cup defeat at Fleetwood and the three-match suspension imposed has been rejected by an independent commission.The 16-year-old Dowman was sent off for a kick out at Harrison Neal following a bruising tackle in the 85th minute of…
Colorado firebombing suspect pleads guilty to federal hate crimes charges
Mohamed Sabry Soliman, who is already serving a life sentence over the fatal 2025 attack, changed his plea in the federal case on Thursday.
South East council reorganisation plans clarified
The government has promised that every area will have an outcome by early next year.
Emergency stockpiles are a luxury that not everyone can afford | Letters
Keira Callaghan says being prepared should be a public health measure, not a privilege, and Chris Rotheram is experiencing prescription anxiety. Plus five more letters in response to the Be Ready campaignThe Be Ready campaign may offer sensible advice in principle (Every Briton should stockpile water and food supplies, government advises, 22 October), but as a midwife working in Tower Hamlets, on…
Donald Trump’s male gaze | Letter
The US president’s commentary on the beauty and brawn of various political figures is not without historical precedent, writes Randy FairAdam Gabbatt’s analysis explores the seemingly odd statements that Donald Trump has made recently regarding the male anatomy of his political friends and foes (What’s up with Trump’s unhinged fixation on male candidates’ bodies?, 23 October).These statements may…
I pooh-poohed Latin until won over by Winnie in translation | Letter
Virginia Orrey recalls how her Latin teacher grabbed the class’s attention in 1973 with Alexander Lenard’s Winnie Ille PuAs a callow 17-year-old in 1973, I and one other classmate had the distinction of being the only pupils in the sixth form at our grammar school to study Latin as an additional O-level alongside our A-levels.Our – in retrospect very young, newly qualified – teacher was at her wi…
Save Hammersmith Bridge – but keep it free of cars | Letters
Readers respond to Simon Jenkins’s article on the west London crossingSimon Jenkins is a great defender of our national heritage, having produced many books on the subject and frequently written in the Guardian against aggressive modern architectural horrors. How shocking, then, to find him arguing for the replacement of Hammersmith Bridge simply to provide for yet more cars on the roads (Hammers…
Boy who lost four fingers in firework blast issues Bonfire Night warning
Riley Luke and a group of friends were messing about with a discarded firework when it exploded.
Weekly quiz: What was wrong with the Spotify listing of Dolly Parton's Jolene?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?
Brazil’s victory for the planet and democracy: seven lessons from Lula’s win
The trouncing of the far right provides a playbook for social and environmental movements in other countries facing elections, including the US, Spain and FranceThank you, Brazil, for demonstrating how the far right can be trounced while protection for the Amazon is strengthened. In a world where nature and democracy appeared to be bleeding out in tandem, voters and forest defenders in this globa…
Scottish football could pave way for 3pm TV blackout to end
The first tentative steps to end the 3pm television blackout in the UK have been taken by Scottish football as it seeks offers for the next broadcast cycle.
Metropolitan police refers itself to watchdog over Meghan warning letter
Announcement made as Philippines police investigate suspected child sex abuse images reportedly found at her father’s former home The Metropolitan police says it has voluntarily referred itself to the official watchdog for failing to pass on a letter detailing allegations against the Duchess of Sussex’s father. Continue reading...
Scottish Premiership makes first UK move to remove Saturday 3pm broadcast blackout
Scottish Premiership to invite bids to televise all games from 2029UK leagues expected to launch co-ordinated move to remove blackoutThe Scottish Premiership has made the first move in what is expected to be a coordinated attempt by the UK’s domestic leagues to remove the Saturday afternoon broadcast blackout by inviting bids to televise all of its matches in the next rights cycle from 2029.A ten…
More than 100 jobs under threat at military safety gear factory
Gentex announces proposals to close its site in Stranraer, where 111 people are employed.
Israeli leader Netanyahu accused of using ‘ugly’ smear tactics to cling to power
Prime minister claims Arab Israeli parties used foreign backing to steal elections, in which his coalition lost its majority• Israel election – latest updatesBenjamin Netanyahu has been accused of using smear tactics to cling to power, after he claimed that Arab Israeli parties had used foreign backing to “steal” Tuesday’s election, in which the prime minister’s coalition lost its parliamentary m…
Antonelli to miss Mexico media day with illness
Kimi Antonelli is to miss Thursday's Mexico City Grand Prix media day with an illness as he stands on the brink of clinching his first world title.
‘We make shit houses great again’: Visit Norway cleans up after Trump’s insult
Tourist board responds with toilet humour after US president expresses ire over failure to win Nobel peace prize, labelling it a ‘shithouse country’Some might find it decidedly incommodious to be dumped on by Donald Trump as a “shithouse country”. Not the Norwegian tourist board, which chose instead to lift the lid on some of the nation’s loveliest lavatories.“Are these the world’s best shit hous…
Celtic & Rangers Scottish Cup stadium closure upheld
Rangers and Celtic will both play their next Scottish Cup home ties behind closed doors after the clubs respective appeals against the sanction was dismissed.
Meta discussed ‘whisper strategy’ against social media critic Jonathan Haidt, files show
Court documents reveal staff considered ways to ‘get academic community to disavow’ influential US author Meta staff discussed deploying a “whisper strategy” to undermine the influential US academic whose work has inspired a global social media crackdown, according to court documents.Employees at the parent group of Facebook and Instagram sought to discredit Jonathan Haidt, the social psychologis…
Dowman to miss three matches after appeal rejected
Arsenal's Max Dowman will miss three matches after an appeal against his sending-off during Tuesday's loss at Fleetwood is rejected.
Hundreds of GP practices lose online services after collapse of tech firm Silicon Practice
It will cause huge disruption in some parts of England and Wales, say GP leaders.
The Black designers redefining British fashion by drawing on their own heritage, culture and history
The work of these designers offers a vivid picture of modern Britain, shaped by overlapping cultures, communities and histories.
UK Budget: What does the SNP do now? - Politics Show
Political analysis with Natalie Higgins, Paris Gourtsoyannis and Phil Sim.
Investors double withdrawal requests at Partners’ flagship US private equity fund
Wealthy individuals sought to pull 15% of the fund’s net assets during the third quarter
Careless dismissals give Australia route to series win
Australia take a step towards victory over South Africa in Cape Town, with the help of careless batting from Proteas' top order.
Lib Dems and Reform UK in war of words over alleged shove
The Lib Dems claim Farage "attempted to shove" their South Devon MP but a Reform source accuses the party of "lying".
Duckett and Dawson steer England to victory over Sri Lanka in tri-series farewell
Duckett hits superb 167 as England make 386 in LahoreDawson takes four wickets to deny Sri Lankan chaseNot this time. Sri Lanka threatened a repeat of Rawalpindi last week, and a target of 387 in Lahore was within reach. Pavan Rathnayake was the thorn again with another century, but Ben Duckett’s epic was not in vain. The left-hander struck 167 before Liam Dawson took four wickets, setting up a c…
Met refers itself to police watchdog over letter about Meghan's father
The police force faces scrutiny over its handling of a letter containing allegations about Meghan's father.
Middlemarch review – World’s Greatest Novel hurtles from costume drama to jolting marital tragedy
Swan theatre, Stratford-Upon-AvonThis RSC staging of the sprawling middle England masterpiece has humour, compassion – and even George Eliot herself as a characterIs there a literary achievement greater than George Eliot’s stonking masterpiece? Not according to a Guardian poll, topped by this sprawling, contemplative and profound book about marriage, moral goodness, debt, death, God and everythin…
Eight of England’s nine water companies still failing on environment, report finds
Angela Eagle tells industry ‘people are sick of excuses’ as pollution levels remain high despite billions in investmentAngela Eagle, the environment secretary, has summoned water industry bosses to Whitehall after a report found that the environmental performance of the big companies has worsened despite investment.“People are sick of excuses,” Dame Angela said, after the Environment Agency joine…
Matos seeks Swansea response after hardest day
Vitor Matos says Swansea City will aim to "go back to ourselves" against Blackburn Rovers as they look to respond after a humbling defeat at Queens Park Rangers.
Duckett and Dawson deliver in England's consolation win
Ben Duckett hits 167 and Liam Dawson takes four wickets as England end the tri-series with victory over Sri Lanka.
New Jersey governor threatens to block delivery of Russian diesel cargoes
Mikie Sherrill calls Trump’s deal with Putin ‘corrupt and illegal’ as she weighs moves to stop shipment to east coast port
Elke Sommer, prolific German star of A Shot in the Dark and And Then There Were None, dies aged 85
The Berlin-born actress had a gift for languages that took her to Hollywood, landing roles alongside Peter Sellers, Dick Van Dyke and Paul NewmanElke Sommer, the prolific German star of the Pink Panther film A Shot in the Dark, early 70s Agatha Christie adaptation And Then there Were None, and British sex comedy Carry On Behind, has died aged 85. Bild magazine reported that Sommer had died in Los…
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Mae teulu "tad annwyl ac unigolyn hyfryd" a fu farw yn dilyn gwrthdrawiad wedi rhoi teyrnged iddo.
‘My hands are shaking’ - what it’s like to be an expert witness - video
As one of the world’s leading forensic anthropologists, Dame Sue Black has acted as an expert witness in a myriad of high-profile criminal cases. Her work has taken her from the lab to active war zones and the aftermath of natural disasters to identify victims’ bodies. Speaking to Ian Sample, the professor explains why standing up in front of a judge and jury has been one of the more terrifying p…
FIFA to double Women's World Cup prize money - but it doesn't match men's tournament
FIFA plans to double Women's World Cup prize money next year but will not deliver on Gianni Infantino's ambition to match the cash paid out at the men's tournament, Sky News has learnt.
Google admits AI search makes less money, but it's fixing that with more ads
Google's negative cash flow balloons to -$9.06 billion, and stock price tumbles following Q3 earnings.
Wales scrum-half Hardy faces World Cup fitness race
Wales scrum-half Kieran Hardy faces a race to be fit for next year's World Cup in Australia.
Scottish prisons 'at the brink' after worst riot in a decade
The prison service said violence and destruction at Polmont last month was an example of "bubbling tension" caused by increasing overcrowding.
Met refers itself to police watchdog over handling of letter about Meghan's father
The Metropolitan Police has referred itself to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) over a letter containing allegations about the Duchess of Sussex's father Thomas Markle.
Macbeth run cut short at Oldham nightclub
Oldham Council is seeking an explanation while ticket holders are promised automatic refunds.
The ‘breathing space budget’ – breathing space for the government, that is | John Crace
John Healey aced the morning-after media round because his Martin Lewis measures left nothing to challenge him on Maybe it had been one of the greatest acts of political genius after all. The day after the budget is usually the moment when things start to fall apart. When clued up journalists and economists have had a chance to go through all the fine points the chancellor would rather everyone h…
Google parent takes $500bn hit on AI worries
Shares in Google's parent Alphabet are on course for one of their sharpest one-day falls on record.
Europe’s central bank chief, Christine Lagarde, steps down for ‘freedom of speech’
Possible candidate to run World Economic Forum departs ECB nine months early, saying she wants to speak her mind about world affairsChristine Lagarde, the eurozone’s top central banker, has said she is stepping down nine months early to speak her mind about world affairs and confront the “misrepresentation of the truth”.Ending months of speculation about her future at the European Central Bank, L…
How porn became so extreme – and how it’s shaping the sex lives of young people
Extreme pornography has become readily available on mainstream porn sites. Listen to expert Clare McGlynn on The Conversation Weekly on what this is doing to the sex lives of young people.
‘He buckled. I could hear his bass ringing out ...’ The luminous rise and tragic end of US alt heroes Morphine
Fronted by Mark Sandman, the group brought enigmatic, elegant rock to post-grunge America. As lost demos surface, those closest to Sandman remember a man who grabbed on to life’s joysIt’s early 1998, and at Fort Apache recording studio in Massachusetts, Mark Sandman, the suave frontman of Morphine, is nearing breaking point. Morphine’s four enigmatic and blackly humorous albums have won critic…
Liverpool beat Chelsea as three more join penalty hall of shame | Football Daily
Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now!Football Daily isn’t suggesting standards at Chelsea have slipped in recent years, but the quality of their players who miss penalties in shootouts against Liverpool certainly appears to be on the slide. Before last night, footballing royalty such as Arjen Robben, Geremi, Tammy Abraham, César Azpilicueta, Mason Mount and even goalkeeper Kepa Arri…
Man found guilty of murdering 13-week-old baby
Tyla Wharmby denies murdering his partners 13-week-old baby in Ramsgate but is found guilty.
CCTV shows staff member fight train attacker with frying pan
Witnesses say Samir Zitouni is a 'real-life hero' who told attacker "We love you, we can help you".
Garcia targets Ryder Cup return as he confirms LIV exit
Sergio Garcia becomes the latest big name to quit LIV Golf and targets a Ryder Cup return after saying he will rejoin the DP World Tour.
What if we paid for electricity through taxes, not bills?
Taxation is broadly progressive, while levies on energy bills hit poorest households hardest.
Man sentenced for 'eye-wateringly violent' killing of dog
Glenn Tweedie pleaded guilty to causing unnecessary suffering to the black Labrador, who died of her injuries.
Burnham says he wants to cut welfare bill 'as soon as we possibly can'
The prime minister did not outline a timetable, while opponents questioned the Budget's lack of detail on welfare reform.
Former church leader and wife charged with eight counts of rape
A former church leader and his wife have been charged with rape.
McInnes defends 'big part' player Fernandez
Rangers manager Derek McInnes leaps to the defence of Emmanuel Fernandez, saying the defender "has been a big part of our better performances this season".
Nvidia CEO reportedly targeted by Chinese spy
Jensen Huang reported to have had close relationship with tech company executive suspected of passing intel to ChinaUS intelligence agencies believe the Nvidia chief executive, Jensen Huang, has been targeted by a Chinese spy who had done business with him, according to a new report by the New York Times.Alice Huang or Huang Le, of no relation to the Nvidia CEO, is an executive at a Singapore-bas…
Bereaved families will not face tax bill over pension delays under new rules
Campaigners had warned some families could face an unfair financial penalty because of delays which were not their fault.
Leaflets promoting clinics in illegal Israeli settlements handed out at London medical recruitment event
Sky News has obtained copies of leaflets promoting medical clinics in illegal Israeli settlements by a company seeking to recruit British Jewish doctors at an event in London
Dad who 'died' twice in front of young son saved by police officer
James Ashley from Merthyr Tydfil suffered a cardiac arrest in a shop in Cwmbran.
Hume returns, Leinster change 14 & Russell makes Munster bow
James Hume and Rob Herring will both make their first appearances of the season when Ulster face the Stormers in the United Rugby Championship on Saturday.
Healey commits to set out benefits cuts this year
Chancellor responds to criticism that Wednesday’s Budget rests on unrealistic spending assumptions
Doordash to buy Instacart in $17bn deal it says will expand customer options
Instacart shoppers will be able to buy from 150,000 stores, compared to the 100,000 currently available on the platform, the firms said.
£30m ar gyfer rheilffyrdd yn 'ganran fach iawn o'r hyn sydd ei angen'
Mae'r £30m ar gyfer rheilffyrdd Cymru a gafodd ei gyhoeddi gan y Canghellor yn annigonol, medd Llywodraeth Cymru.
Puddlesuits, movie nights and daytime baths: how to survive rainy days with small kids
Wet weather dampening your plans? From screen-free stories and craft kits to waterproof gear, here’s how to keep little ones – and grownups – entertained• The best gifts for kids by ageBefore becoming a mum, I never appreciated quite how complicated getting out the front door would be with kids in tow. But in my four and a half years of parenting two small people, I can confidently say it’s nothi…
What is it like to work when your co-workers are AI agents?
Using AI for roles from executive assistants to chiefs of staff, companies are boasting about doing more with less, creating tension with their human workersOn an average workday, Dhruv Amin chats with dozens of colleagues to get things done at his AI startup Anything. He might ask Gwen, his executive assistant, to schedule a meeting, then troubleshoot a technical problem with Cody, his coding pa…
Tricks and hidden treats for London Zoo animals
Zoo keepers say they use pumpkins as a way to encourage the animals’ natural instincts and skills.
Offshore workers turn to weight-loss jabs to meet helicopter weight rules
From Sunday anyone weighing more than 19st 7Ib (124kg) will be banned from flying to an offshore platform.
Flávio Bolsonaro calls himself 'leader of Brazil' after election loss
The defeated presidential candidate says he will lead the opposition from the US.
Faisal Islam: The 10-year plan will have to fill the gaps from this 'micro Budget'
Chancellor John Healey's plans fall short of radical action to create a promised new economic model.
Finland launches criminal investigation into Google’s clearing of forest for datacentre site
Authorities allege company may have breached Finnish environmental laws by forgoing required impact assessment‘Pure arrogance’: anger in Finland as Google illegally fells 250,000 trees for datacentreFinnish police have launched a criminal investigation into possible breaches of the country’s environmental laws at the site of a planned Google datacentre in rural northern Finland.Authorities al…
Carrick keeps Fernandes as captain and says he needs no assurances on United future
Carrick says he is not surprised still to be head coach He describes Fernandes as ‘important’ for the squadMichael Carrick has said he will not strip Bruno Fernandes of the Manchester United captaincy after dropping him for the defeat by Bournemouth and that he is not surprised to have kept his job as the head coach.Carrick and Fernandes held talks this week after the Portuguese criticised the ta…
McCabe, 16, handed Wales Wheelchair debut in World Cup opener
Wales have named 16-year-old Fionn McCabe in their squad for their opening Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup game against England.
Two fears will decide the fate of Anthropic’s giant IPO
Investors must weigh missing out on extraordinary AI growth against potential pitfalls that include “existential” risks to humanity
Stolen sousaphones and samba drums leave music group 'absolutely devastated'
An Edinburgh-based community music group is appealing for help after a van carrying their musical equipment was stolen.
How did the Spain train crash happen and what will investigators be asking?
Audio appears to point the finger at the control centre, but there are also questions around signalling and technical issuesAt least 69 people died when a high-speed train from Madrid to Seville hit another train on the same track from behind near Toledo on Wednesday morning.Both trains had been brought to a halt earlier when the signalling system failed. The driver of the state-owned Spanish tra…
'Fully committed' Fernandes to remain Man Utd captain
Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick has confirmed Bruno Fernandes will remain as captain ahead of the Premier League trip to Chelsea.
MP told to apologise over bullying and harassment
Tony Vaughan is found to have been "overbearing and belittling" towards a female staff member.
Experts: What China wants from the COP31 climate talks
With the COP31 climate summit in Turkey looming, all eyes are on China to see what the country will push… The post Experts: What China wants from the COP31 climate talks appeared first on Carbon Brief.
Nigel Farage accused of shoving female Lib Dem MP in parliament
Liberal Democrats deputy leader, Daisy Cooper, claims Reform UK leader ‘physically shoved’ colleague in May• UK politics live – latest updatesNigel Farage has been accused of having shoved a female Liberal Democrat MP earlier this year, after he spoke about missing this week’s budget because of a previous altercation about seating.The Reform leader said on Wednesday that he skipped John Healey’s…
Cornell faculty press ahead with no-confidence vote in handling of gang-rape case
A recording of a closed-door meeting revealed some faculty sought to delay the vote, but others urged immediacyFaculty members at Cornell University are pressing ahead with a no-confidence vote in campus leadership over its handling of a gang-rape scandal involving students at a fraternity at the Ivy League institution.Cornell professors on Wednesday discussed, at an emotional faculty meeting, ho…
England striker Ivan Toney set to face trial during Euro 2028 over alleged assault
England striker Ivan Toney is set to face trial over an alleged assault in the summer of 2028, during the European football championships.
Shock of rail tragedy gives way to sorrow and outrage in politically divided Spain
The latest train crash will pile pressure on the government of Pedro Sánchez, one month before the general election.
'The internet's a less whimsical place' - YouTuber Jacksepticeye branches out
He got famous playing video games but now you're more likely to see Seán McLoughlin in one.
The tabloids that used Thomas Markle to attack Meghan should now reflect. I bet they won’t | Zoe Willliams
The Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday plundered Meghan’s estranged father for clicks. But soul searching or remorse would be institutionally impossible As the allegations mount against Thomas Markle Sr, his daughter, the Duchess of Sussex, has released a statement describing her deep distress, and saying her priority is the protection of children. Is this the point at which Thomas Markle will cease t…
The two pragmatists leading the race to run the ECB
Pablo Hernández de Cos and Klaas Knot are currently frontrunners to become the fifth president of Europe’s top monetary institution
Is sexual objectification hard-wired? Our study used electrical brain stimulation to find out
Flipping photos upside down usually exposes a bias in how we see women’s bodies. A weak current to the forehead made it disappear.
The low-budget Brewers won the World Series – and exposed baseball’s biggest lie
Milwaukee’s first World Series championship is a rebuke to baseball’s oligarch class, whose insistence that small-market teams cannot compete has been laid bare as fictionFor the entirety of the 2026 baseball season, the overlords of the game have stood on the single position that what has now happened could not happen, and the result was a year that has been treated like an appetizer for the mai…
My sister-in-law is nearly 40 but cannot handle losing at board games. What can I do? | Leading questions
A game is not a moral exemption to your usual self. Sometimes the best way to puncture ‘it’s just a game’ is to show people that you’re judging them in realityRead more Leading questionsMy sister-in-law is nearly 40 but cannot handle losing at board games. No matter how high or low the stakes, she has to win. When she doesn’t, she becomes explosive with rage, and often upends the game, sweeps dic…
Erin Patterson prepares for mushroom murders appeal ruling to learn if she could face retrial or longer jail term
Victorian court to hand down decision on Friday on two appeals regarding Patterson’s triple murder caseGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastErin Patterson is set to find out if she could face a longer prison sentence or a new trial, as Victoria’s highest court hands down its decision on two appeals regarding her triple murder case.The court of appeal is set to rule on the tw…
My phone thinks my boyfriend is my ‘best friend’. It’s not alone | Patrick Lenton
Being in a same-sex relationship can make you weirdly invisible. Queer identity shouldn’t be treated as abnormalMy boyfriend and I invented a game on our recent trip to Italy. We called it “invisible gays”, which might have been an attempt at some kind of word play around “gays” and “gaze” – but I was on holiday and feeling lazy, so I didn’t push it.The game began when one night he took me out to…
How £100 vanishes in minutes: inside the ‘slot farms’ targeted in the budget
John Healey has hit adult gaming centres with 25% tax. Undercover footage shows how they lure customersThe last of five £20 notes disappears into the slot machine as The Verve’s Bittersweet Symphony plays over the shop’s sound system.That’s it, £100 gone in the space of about five minutes, swallowed up by one of the many “slot farms” that dominate the shopping streets of Peterborough. Continue re…
Scarlets prop Domachowski returns for Bulls match
Wales prop Corey Domachowski will make his competitive Scarlets debut against Bulls in Pretoria on Saturday.
Wales wing Adams released for Cardiff at Ospreys
Wales wing Josh Adams sent for game time with Cardiff at Ospreys before the Nations Championship.
Dragons' depth test against Zebre amid Wales calls
Dragons hope to show they have the quality to cope without a raft of players against Zebre in the URC.
How Pressley's 'jobby team' are defying expectations to sit fourth
Steven Pressley has Dundee soaring high in fourth place in the Scottish Premiership after the first round of fixtures, but how has he done it?
Healey’s budget paves way for ‘brutal’ spending review next year, warns IFS
Thinktank says chancellor has given himself a mountain to climb after ducking big decisions in low-key speechJohn Healey has paved the way for a “brutal” spending review next year after his budget failed to cover a £28bn shortfall in the public finances needed to avoid a return to austerity, according to Britain’s leading tax and spending experts.A day after his address to the Commons, the Instit…
UK social media ban may lock out more than 100,000 teenagers without ID
Watchdog says under-16 ban may affect older teenagers without passport or licence, and that ‘motivated children’ will skirt restrictionsMore than 100,000 British teenagers risk being locked out of social media in the UK if they do not have a passport or driving licence when an under-16 ban is introduced next year.Ofcom, the UK’s online watchdog, said about 150,000 16 to 17-year-olds do not own a…
Albanian MPs set off flares in parliament after weeks of anti-government protests
Opposition politicians in Albania have set off flares in the country's parliament following weeks of violent anti-government protests.
Rock collapse kills two in Turkey's Cappadocia, local media reports
One of the regions famous rock formations, known as "fairy chimneys", reportedly collapsed outside an open-air museum.
'Mwy o bwysau' ar gynorthwywyr dysgu ond 'dim tâl i helpu'
Protestiadau fel rhan o ymgyrch undeb i sicrhau mwy o gydnabyddiaeth a mwy o gyflog i gynorthwywyr addysgu.
When things go bump in the night: how our brains trick us into hearing things that aren’t there
The boundaries between sleep and wakefulness can become blurred.
Overweight offshore workers 'could lose their jobs' under new rules
Hundreds of offshore workers could be at risk of losing their jobs when a new weight limit comes into effect next month, an industry body has warned.
Contractor to Civil Servant: NASA Welcomes Jared Spiers
Jared Spiers had an interest in contributing to NASA’s mission long before becoming a civil servant for the agency. Growing up close to NASA’s Stennis Space Center near Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, and hearing about his father’s work there, he gained a firsthand connection to the nation’s space program. Before graduating high school, he knew […]
Capten Cymric yn dathlu carreg filltir
Y clwb yn dathlu 200 o gemau i Rhys Jones, sy'n arbenigo ar gymryd cicau rhydd.
How London’s 1838 ‘great stink’ created the modern vampire
Before germ theory, the Victorians had another name for contagion: Dracula.
Philippine police obtain warrant to search Thomas Markle's devices
Images of child sexual abuse allegedly belonging to Meghan Markle's father had reportedly been found in his former home in the Philippines.
Horace Walpole’s The Castle of Otranto turned architecture into horror’s greatest weapon
Threateningly ill-defined buildings, enough for our imagination to fill in the gaps, seem to be the ideal catalyst to spark terror.
70 years ago the Suez crisis exposed British relative decline. Today, the Iran conflict could be doing the same for the US
Suez showed that Britain had lost the leeway to behave like a superpower.
Is the double drop from the Premier League becoming more common?
Back-to-back relegations to the third tier of English football are becoming more common and this season Burnley could make it a hat-trick after Luton Town and Leicester.
'Painful' years ahead, think tanks warn, as living standards set to fall
Budget forecasts show growth in living standards grinding almost to a halt.
Why Donald Trump’s foreign policy could cost Republicans in the midterm elections
Voters say they care about the economy, but many blame Trump’s wars and tariffs for their bills.
Netanyahu’s party claims election ‘stolen’ by ‘foreign entities’
Security service probes allegations of interference after high turnout by Palestinian citizens of Israel prevented outright victory for premier
Russell Brand’s wife tells court he is ‘amazingly attentive husband’
Giving evidence at her husband’s rape trial, Laura Brand says couple previously split up over his promiscuityRussell Brand’s wife has told a court that they previously split up over his promiscuity but that he was a “wonderful father” and an “amazingly attentive husband”.Giving evidence at her husband’s rape trial, Laura Brand, 39, said they fell in love after meeting in 2006 but that the comedia…
Deadlock ahead for Israel as election fails to deliver an alternative to Netanyahu coalition
Stalemate in the Israeli Knesset means Netanyahu is likely to continue as caretaker prime minister.
Chancellor's £30m pledge for new train station is an insult, Welsh minister says
Wales' transport minister says the cash is a "tiny fraction" of what is needed for Cardiff Parkway.
England urged to hold nerve as Rugby League World Cup hopes hang by a thread
England need 68-point swing in final group gamesMcDermott: ‘It’s a difficult situation to negotiate’The England head coach, Brian McDermott, has urged his side to keep their nerve as they attempt to hold up their end of the bargain on Friday and secure what would be a remarkable qualification for the semi-finals of the Rugby League World Cup.Defeat by Tonga in their opening group game a fortnight…
Royal British Legion fundraises on Poppy Day
Thursday is the 20th anniversary of the charity's annual fundraising event in the capital.
‘Algorithms make everything predictable’: why the CD is making a comeback
As John Lewis reports a 96% rise in searches for CD players, music fans share their reasons for ditching streamingCDs appear to be having a resurgence. John Lewis said searches for CD players are up 96% since July, while another report on trends in music and film this year found that CD sales are up 16%.With this in mind, we asked music fans why they favour discs over other formats, and if it is…
Could Abdul El-Sayed’s plan for AI companies stave off catastrophe? | Jerel Ezell
The Michigan Senate candidate is calling for public ownership and other reforms, offering a potential antidote to ideological gridlockThe Michigan senatorial candidate Abdul El-Sayed, a Democrat, occupies a strange but increasingly common place in modern American politics. He’s praised by progressives, begrudgingly tolerated by moderate Democrats and largely demonized by Republicans.He’s also uni…
Exploding heads, mutant aliens and bursting chests: horror’s greatest special effects – ranked!
From the beheading in The Omen to the attic scene in The Birds, here’s a countdown of the genre’s most iconic moments – in glorious, old-school pre-CGI styleTowards the end of the 20th century, when film-makers’ overreliance on CGI was increasingly making special effects less special, it took the old-school practical approach of Japanese film-maker Hideo Nakata to make one’s hair stand on end. Ju…
The Sea review – Jennifer Saunders takes fussing over buying curtains to Shakespearean levels
Theatre Royal BathEdward Bond’s play about consumerism and the strength of humans in dark times is hugely enlivened by Saunders and her tight-lipped pomposityWhen describing his own play, the late playwright Edward Bond said he wanted The Sea to deal with tragedy, be a comedy and end with people being as honest and open as they could. Jonathan Munby’s production – the first major revival in almos…
Investigators to use DNA testing to identify dogs in livestock attacks
Farmers and police will be able to test DNA following a change in the law.
Massive leak exposes 41,000 DHS workers and undercover ICE agents
The leak reveals undercover agents, surveillance groups, and sensitive DHS access.
Manosphere as bad as tobacco in terms of harm, report warns
Social media "manosphere" communities should be treated as a public health issue, a new report says - comparing them to the tobacco industry.
Pragmatic or pointless? Europe’s rift over whether to pick up the phone to Putin
With no single European representative negotiating directly with Moscow, some leaders are establishing their own channels – with messy resultsThe Nordic countries rarely fall out in public over foreign policy, least of all over Russia.But a 90-minute phone call this week to Vladimir Putin by the leaders of Finland and Norway drew an unusual rebuke from their Danish and Swedish neighbours. Continu…
HMRC puts 200 billionaires on UK tax crackdown hitlist
‘Compliance managers’ to have discussions with authority’s wealthiest customers in attempt to raise tax revenuesBusiness live – latest updatesThe UK’s tax authority is assigning dedicated “customer compliance managers” to more than 200 billionaires as part of a crackdown meant to raise £500m for the public purse.HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) said it had for the first time compiled a list of billi…
High-flying Lazio’s thrashing of Sassuolo marked by Mussolini’s first Serie A goal | Nicky Bandini
Home crowds have plummeted amid a dispute with the owner, but 10,000 travelled 300km to see Tuesday’s 6-2 winSerie A had its second scoreless draw of the season on Wednesday evening. Parma and Udinese were the culprits, though perhaps they can be allowed some grace. The game was not short on incident, Maduka Okoye saving a penalty for the Friulians, who had been on a six-game losing streak, midwa…
Knifeman on train had 'greatest delight on his face', court told
A man who stabbed 10 people on a train "had the greatest delight on his face" and was "loving every single moment" of the attack, a court has heard.
Russian drone attack on Ukrainian train station kills at least 13, officials say
Dnipro regional head Oleksandr Hanzha said at least 10 others were wounded in the attack, including an 11-year-old boy.
What an eight-hour power cut taught me about food stockpiling
Blue cheese and sardines can only get you so far, what you need in an emergency is a deep pantry• Sign up here for our weekly food newsletter, FeastI’m writing this from the North Sea coast, where I’m in a semi-enforced lockdown at my in-laws’ house. It’s only temporary. Like most of the UK, storms Austen and Boelo hit us in quick succession, and we’ve been in and out of power cuts ever since. We…
Michelle O'Neill says DUP has blocked her from PM meeting in Glasgow
The move follows unionist anger over Sinn Féin's involvement in protests which prevented a contentious Orange Order march in Portadown.
Is this play-safe budget a sign that the prime minister is planning an early election? | Larry Elliott
There’s no real strategy behind this hotchpotch of measures. Andy Burnham may be parking the big decisions until he has a true mandate Continue reading...
Fish firm fined £245,000 for safety breach after worker pulled into machine
The worker suffered a fractured jaw and other injuries after a missing safety guard allowed him to access the conveyor without isolating the power.
US economy beats forecasts to grow at 3.4% rate in third quarter
AI spending boom continues to fuel growth in world’s largest economy
What brain scans can reveal, and why they don’t always explain symptoms
MRI can detect tiny changes in the brain, yet conditions such as epilepsy and migraine may leave no visible trace. Here’s what brain scans can and cannot tell us.
England needs 120% of normal rainfall to come out of drought this winter – storms won’t fix that yet
A dry winter could have a huge impact on England’s ability to recover from drought.
Pan’s Labyrinth at 20: a powerful, symbolic tribute to Spanish resilience in the face of fascism
Censorship, and the rebellious ways art can respond to it through potent symbolism, are central to the film.
Why defeated Flavio Bolsonaro fled Brazil for Miami - and what comes next
On Wednesday, Flavio Bolsonaro, who last week lost Brazil's presidential election, was seen arriving in the US on a private jet after having fled in the dead of night.
Pan’s Labyrinth at 20: how Guillermo del Toro created his timeless dark fairy tale
Del Toro’s imagery remains as powerful and arresting as it was 20 years ago.
Police to examine Thomas Markle's digital devices after child sex abuse image claims
Police in the Philippines have been handed a warrant by a court to start examining digital material alleged to contain child sex abuse images belonging to the Duchess of Sussex's father, Thomas Markle Snr.
The UK wants ‘AI sovereignty’ to cut its reliance on foreign tech – here’s how that can be achieved
Recent reports have highlighted the risks of relying on foreign suppliers.
Before bans for under-16s, we need to ask: what counts as social media?
People do not consistently agree on what counts as social media
Former police station in Paisley goes on sale for £75,000
Ferguslie Park police station is to go on the market as a "potential development opportunity".
Wrexham urged to board Championship rollercoaster
Joe Worrall says Wrexham have the required "golden triangle" when it comes to their quest to gain promotion to the Premier League.
Pitlochry Town Hall to be sold to community for £1
Councillors approved the move which it is hoped will lead to greater use of the 126-year-old building.
The Download: AI agent tracking and climate feedback loops
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: We urgently need to monitor AI agents’ actions in real time —Madhulika Srikumar and Claire Leibowicz from the Partnership on AI, a nonprofit advancing best practices in AI governance. AI…
Rodman rule has been revised but the fight to keep stars in the NWSL goes on | Moving the Goalposts
Gone are the eight criteria to be a High Impact Player so clubs can spend their money on whichever player they want – and the solution makes senseWhen Washington plays Chicago this Sunday in DC, “Rowdy Audi” will probably be full. It will also be full when the post-season starts, should they lock up their top-four position with a positive result on Decision Day. Equipped with an accessible stadiu…
Scot arrested in Thailand over alleged phone theft faces six-week verdict wait
Rory McColl was arrested in Bangkok in March over an accusation that he stole a woman's phone.
Judge Cardiff on transfers in January, says boss
Head coach Brian Barry-Murphy has no regrets about Cardiff City's summer transfer business and says the January window will be positive.
Victims appalled as deadly crush footage included in Call of Duty
Modern Warfare 4 uses video from the Itaewon crush to show the aftermath of an imagined North Korean attack.
The Big Moon: Forever review – the hell of hearing loss inspires a defiantly hopeful pop-disco marvel
(Fiction)After frontperson Juliette Jackson lost half her hearing, she wrote sad songs and felt frustrated. So she pivoted, writing herself a happy ending. The results are joyfully convincingFrom the outside, it looks as if things have gone swimmingly for the Big Moon. Fronted by Juliette Jackson, a former waitress who dreamed big, they have been active for 12 years, a success in itself in these…
It’s easy to see through Trump’s Ukraine ploy | Kenneth Roth
In advance of the midterms, Trump is blaming Kyiv for high gas prices while making clear moves to support RussiaAs the US midterms approach, Donald Trump is abandoning Ukraine’s democracy in a desperate effort to deny responsibility for worsening inflation. Yet this past weekend’s dramatic elections in Brazil and Serbia show that voters can see through such subterfuge.There is nothing like a poli…
England’s Ivan Toney to stand trial during Euro 2028 after denying assault charge
Striker’s trial due to begin on 12 June 2028He has denied assaulting man at Soho nightclubIvan Toney has in effect been ruled out of Euro 2028 after his trial for assault occasioning actual bodily harm was scheduled for 12 June 2028.Toney appeared at Southwark crown court and stood in the dock to confirm a not guilty plea. The striker is accused of head-butting and punching Saber Da Silva at a So…
How are water companies performing in the South East?
A new report looks into companies including Southern Water, South East Water and Thames Water.
Scottish ministers to work with councils on £100 energy payment rollout
Deputy First Minister Jenny Gilruth says the Scottish government aims to replicate the UK government scheme but says it is "not a perfect solution".
Could she stand? Lagarde quits European Central Bank ahead of French election
The French head of the European Central Bank (ECB) is to step down from the role, just months ahead of the troubled country's presidential election.
Pedestrian struck by lorry in Inverness city centre
Emergency services were called to Academy Street at about 09:50.
Trump and Obama trade barbs on campaign trail in final days before midterm election – US politics live
Former president says ‘these are not serious people’ as Trump holds rallies for Republican candidatesA federal judge declined to order California election officials to segregate and not count ballots from people the Trump administration claimed were non-citizens, rebuffing a legally thin request from the justice department that appeared designed to cast doubt over the results of the midterms.The…
Alaska governor orders probe into Democratic campaign's alleged links to same-name candidate
The Republican governor was responding to allegations in the New York Times that Democrats recruited a spoiler candidate, Dan Sullivan.
Hospital staff suspended over 'inappropriate access' to Southport attack records
Two hospital staff members have been suspended over potential instances of inappropriate access connected to the Southport attack.
Russell Brand's wife tells his rape trial he is 'kind and a wonderful father'
Laura Brand tells the jury at his trial she feels "very seen by him" and "I love him very much".
Can Democrats win against Elon Musk's millions in Texas? – video
Democrats have failed to win statewide office in Texas for 30 years. Before the midterms, Oliver Laughland and Tom Silverstone travel to San Antonio to follow James Talarico and Ken Paxton on the campaign trail - to find out whether the state's Senate race is really up for grabs, how Elon Musk's millions are affecting the race and whether voters have changed their minds on Trump Continue reading.…
Social media watchdog sets out age verification plans ahead of under-16s ban
Social media age checks could help protect under-16s from inappropriate online content, but some children may find ways round them, Ofcom has said.
Ivan Toney nightclub assault trial set for 2028
The footballer has denied assaulting a man at a Soho nightclub on 6 December last year.
Werewolf mice, ghostly frogs and zombie cockroaches: the animal versions of our Halloween horrors
They have creepy tendencies but these animals are real not fictional.
Werewolf mice, ghostly frogs and cockroach zombies: the animal versions of our Halloween horrors
They have creepy tendencies but these animals are real not fictional.
Scientists map a distant planet’s atmosphere for the first time – and it’s lopsided
A new method reveals the skewed shape of a distant planet’s atmosphere.
'Hungrier than ever' - Paul to return on 24 December
Jake Paul returns to the ring for the first time since losing to Anthony Joshua against a yet to be confirmed opponent on 24 December.