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URSY.NEWS / The day in headlines
Tuesday 10 November 2026
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The pest I’ll never forget: the wattle bird who dive-bombed me
To help native birds through the winter, I put out honey. It worked a treat until one chased the rest off – and then turned on meThe error took place last autumn when I offered honey to the nectar feeding birds in my neighbourhood in a bay-side suburb of Melbourne. Our grevilleas, which would normally attract them, hadn’t flowered, and my stopgap would hopefully see Australia’s native birds throu…
Shower orgasms, golf carts, spread-eagled on the stairs – it’s the 10 best Rivals sex scenes so far
From naked tennis to Richter-scale juddering near wildfowl, Jilly Cooper’s bonkbuster features a whopping 33 romps. Ahead of season two’s return this week, gird your loins as we celebrate the busiest buttocks in Rutshire Rejoice! Rejoice! Five months after it staggered off with its leotard around its ankles, Rivals has returned with six more bundles of ineffably filthy joy. Let perms be unconfine…
Author Jojo Moyes among UK travellers at risk of EU ban amid digital border system glitches
Errors in entry and exit records leave some Britons wrongly flagged as having overstayed post-Brexit 90-day limitEU sues IBM and two European firms over entry/exit border systemThe writer Jojo Moyes is facing a two-year EU travel ban and €10,000 (£8,300) fine because of glitches with the bloc’s digital security controls.She is one of a number of UK travellers who say their trips to the EU have no…
How a chat with ‘auntie’ helped a young worker bag free money in a UK pensions scheme
Joining a company scheme at 18 seemed ‘too expensive’ for Rio until someone close put him rightOne 20-year-old’s financial future is looking brighter after his aunt convinced him to join his workplace pension and take advantage of the “free money” on offer.Rio started working at 18, too young to be “auto-enrolled” into his company’s pension scheme. He as given the option to join but had decided n…
Walk the talk: a week learning French with a personal prof in Normandy
Hiring a personal tutor to learn French as we explore the beautiful city of Rouen proves a refreshing and affordable alternative to language schoolI’m walking beside the River Seine in the French city of Rouen when I realise that I’ve been speaking French – without pausing to find a word or struggle with grammar – for five whole minutes. Anna, my French “prof” for the week, nods encouragingly and…
Gen Z doesn‘t relish going to war – so what! You should worry more about the reckless generations that do | Jason Okundaye
The right has found a new way to denigrate young people, but it is fatuous to assume that Britons of any age would not protect what is dear to them Young people won’t go to war for Britain. So claimed numerous headlines last week, responding to findings in the British Social Attitudes survey. Except that the phrasing of the question was whether respondents placed importance on “the willingness to…
‘We are human too’: the Roma film-makers striking back at stereotypes
Seven films in Seville programme highlight how Roma are creating their own narrativesGrowing up in Romania, whenever Alina Șerban spotted Roma people on television or in movies, they were usually cast as villains or depicted as somehow exotic.But this week the Romany actor and film-maker is part of a cohort pushing back against this stereotyping, joining forces with Romany film-makers from across…
One step beyond! Janette Beckman on her era-defining 2 Tone and ska images – in pictures
From the Specials and the Beat to Paul Weller and Sade, Janette Beckman’s glorious black and white photographs perfectly captured British music in the late 1970s and early 1980s Continue reading...
'Leicester draw is game for the fans and for Dover'
Dover Athletic is set to host former Premier League champions Leicester City in the FA Cup.
US reportedly evacuated aircraft from RAF Mildenhall over Iran threat
The reported evacuation comes weeks after the US withdrew bombers from RAF Fairford over a suspected Iran-linked security incident The US military evacuated aircraft from a second airbase in Britain on Monday after a threat from Iran, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported, citing people familiar with the matter, weeks after Washington withdrew its bombers from RAF Fairford airbase over a susp…
Who am I? Plus today's other quizzes
Test your ball knowledge against today's Who Am I?, Five in Five and Brainteaser.
Scotland's papers: Rapist Brand jailed and Crown Estate bullying row
A review of the front page stories from the daily newspapers in Scotland.
Historic winners & 50-yard screamers - best goals from FA Cup first round
Relive all the best goals from the first round of the FA Cup, including Seung-woo Yang's goal for Wimborne Town and an effort from the halfway line by Crewe's Charlie McNeill.
Patch of one of UK's rarest flowers saved from falling into the sea
The tiny one-flowered wintergreens were rescued from an area of eroded coastline at Culbin Sands.
Cast your vote for BBC Women's Footballer of the Year 2026
Voting is now open for the BBC Women's Footballer of the Year 2026, with five players on the shortlist.
18,000-tonne illegal dump to be cleared
The illegal dump in Bickershaw, Wigan, has been growing since 2024.
Meet Stephanie Case - the first woman to run 100 miles in Antarctica
Stephanie Case makes history by becoming the first woman to complete extreme 100-mile race in Antarctica.
Driver caught watching an adult video at the wheel
The BBC joins a police operation with unmarked cars in Surrey to spot drivers breaking the law.
Sunday services to return after Northern-RMT deal
The agreement will mean the restoration of between 60 and 80 services, the company says.
NHS winter jab drive gets under way across London
A shopping centre in Wood Green is among 1,700 hubs offering walk-in vaccinations ahead of winter.
Children in Need: From delayed speech to singing for the nation
Teenager David is part of the BBC Children in Need choir, which will be performing live on Friday.
Divorced after five days - the story of a 'sham marriage'
Jane, who met her husband on a dating app, says he dropped the bombshell news in a text message.
Call for taskforce to tackle blind employment gap
Lord Holmes says the barriers to employment include policy, funding and employer practices.
M20 crash scene like a horror movie, passenger says
An Aylesford woman describes "terrifying" scenes after the 30-car crash on the M20 near Maidstone.
Kent trees avoid heatwave growth issues
Kingswood Christmas Trees are unaffected by summer heatwave growth problems, says grower.
Faisal Islam: What Jensen Huang told me about China, national security and persuading Trump
Huang, who is now being investigated over an affair with an alleged Chinese spy, is far more important to the future of the world order than other tech bosses.
Roman coin hunters see 1964 hoard go to auction
Two men who helped recover Roman coins found during roadworks in 1964 will see them go to auction.
Russell Brand’s conviction won’t end abusive behaviour in the creative industries, but at least whistleblowing is now possible | Helena Kennedy
Workers in music, film, TV and theatre may not feel they can speak up about abuse, but the authority I lead is able to help themHelena Kennedy KC is a Labour peer and the chair of the Creative Industries Independent Standards AuthorityRussell Brand was sentenced to more than 10 years in jail yesterday, after being convicted of raping one woman and sexually assaulting three others. The details tha…
‘Is anyone up for a fight?’ The battle for the soul of Samaritans
Worthing is at the centre of a growing revolt against branch closures that charity leaders say are vital to its futureSeven years ago, Samaritans volunteers Mark and Carol saved a stranger’s life. On the other end of the phone was a “very distressed” man. He had climbed scaffolding to the top of a building and was threatening to jump.As Mark talked to him, Carol called his local Samaritans to ale…
New Knesset speaker could be key to ousting Netanyahu as Israel’s PM
Opposition politicians get first chance to take control of levers of power, even as they struggle to form governmentIsrael’s new Knesset will be sworn in on Tuesday, giving opposition politicians their first chance to take control of some levers of power, even as they struggle to form a new government to unseat Benjamin Netanyahu.High on the agenda will be replacing the speaker, who wields immens…
Ultimate 1-50: the male footballers best associated with each squad number
Who is football’s most legendary No 9? Has there ever been a legendary No 28? And why exactly does Mario Balotelli love wearing No 45 so much? Here’s our list and the stories behind itThe relationship between players and numbers is a long-established one filled with memories and fascinating as well as fun stories behind them. With that in mind, the Guardian has had a go at deciding which male pla…
Young people in UK hit by ‘low-gear economy’, warns Bank of England deputy
Exclusive: Iran war has fuelled energy price rise and clouded outlook, driving up unemployment, says Clare LombardelliYoung people in Britain are bearing the brunt of a “low-gear economy” as employers hold back from hiring amid the fallout from the war in the Middle East, a deputy governor of the Bank of England has warned.Clare Lombardelli, the Bank’s deputy governor for monetary policy, said th…
Rukmini Iyer’s recipe for cauliflower and butter bean malai curry | Cook once, eat twice
A filling vegetarian curry, with leftovers to stuff into a wrap or pie. The same sauce can also be used as the base for a matar paneer. Cook once, eat thrice!You can’t beat a creamy, tomato-based curry when you’re in need of comfort food, although chilli aficionados might want to up the amount of crushed red chillies from one teaspoon to two – or more. This takes on even more flavour by roasting…
EU manufacturers could give up on competing with China by 2030, warns commerce chief
Jens Eskelund says Europe may need to allow its companies to become part of Chinese firms’ supply chainsEurope’s manufacturers could give up on attempting to compete with their Chinese counterparts by the end of the decade if current trends continue amid fears over mass job losses, the head of the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China has warned.In a case of “if you can’t beat them, join th…
Watch: Rivals - Fury v Joshua on BBC iPlayer
The inside story of heavyweight boxing's long-awaited showdown
25,000 yn galw am wrthod difa moch daear i daclo TB mewn gwartheg
Mae dros 25,000 wedi llofnodi deiseb yn erbyn unrhyw gynllun i ddifa moch daear yng Nghymru.
Byddai colli lle parcio dynodedig yn gadael fy mab awtistig 'yn gaeth' i'r tŷ
Mae man parcio penodol i Jack wedi "newid ei fywyd", yn ôl ei fam, ac wedi bod yn "allwedd i'r gymuned" iddo.
Polish unity on show in silent march to honour Krakow shooting victims
Fiercely proud of its reputation for safety, Poland has been profoundly shaken by Saturday's attack, writes Sarah Rainsford.
APOD: 2026 November 10 – Saturn Behind the Moon
APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 November 10 –… Today’s APOD Archive Submissions Index Search Calendar RSS Education About Discuss APOD Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer. Saturn Behind the […]
No, Brits have not fallen out of love with work
There is a more straightforward reason for employees’ decreased willingness to go above and beyond — not enough money and control
BT cools on Starlink satellite tie-up after Musk Ukraine controversy
Launch will not proceed until ‘noise has died down’ over battlefield service disruptions, says CEO Allison Kirkby
Alien menace or victim of xenophobia? The battle over Britain’s parakeets
Established in UK cities for decades and much loved for their green plumage, the Himalayan birds have been recast as an ecological threat. But is the idea of invasive species itself a problem?Before we saw a single parakeet, we heard them: a disembodied static that grew louder as we approached Hither Green cemetery in south-east London. It was an early evening in late June, and we had come to wit…
Shots rang out. I hid behind a car. Then I wrestled the gun from the Bondi beach shooter
Last year, two men opened fire on a Jewish community in Sydney – and Ahmed Al Ahmed risked his life to disarm one of them. The man’s accomplice then shot him five times. He describes what he was thinking in those fateful moments, and what happened nextWhen he heard the loud cracks, one after another, Ahmed Al Ahmed’s first thought was that they were fireworks. But he was confused – it was still d…
US officials seek ‘final end’ to Russia-Ukraine war as Abu Dhabi talks begin
First substantive peace talks since February to include US proposal for ‘long-term security architecture’ between Moscow and EuropeUS officials said they would seek a “final end” to the war between Russia and Ukraine, beginning with trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday in the first substantive negotiations between the two countries since February.The talks are also the first since the US laun…
How a Jordan mosque is recycling ritual water to create a green oasis
In a country of severe water scarcity, the Abu Obeida mosque in Deir Alla captures ablution wastewater before it reaches the sewers to use for irrigationThe Abu Obeida mosque in Deir Alla, Balqa, to the west of Amman, stands in one of the hottest and most arid stretches of the Jordan valley. Yet an oasis of trees and flowerbeds surrounds it, improbably green against a landscape of bare ochre hill…
UK and Russia need new backchannel to avoid ‘miscalculation’, says Streeting
British defence secretary also urges Brussels not to allow ‘Made in Europe’ policies to undermine Nato
Talks aimed at ending Russia’s war in Ukraine to resume
But expectations of a breakthrough are low because Putin is showing no sign of wanting to halt the conflict
‘It was hard coming after the shallow, egocentric YBAs’: brilliantly bolshie artist Ryan Gander lambasts practically everyone
He thinks painting is futile, the YBAs were an embarrassment, and most artists today might as well be working in carpet shops. So why is his new show full of, er, paintings? We meet the confounding British artist‘This is so bad isn’t it?” says Ryan Gander, grinning like a naughty schoolboy. “People are going to hate me when you write this up.” The 50-year-old conceptual artist has just finished t…
Thames Water creditors prepare ‘final’ offer as Burnham faces nationalisation decision
PM has been reluctant to take water company into state ownership despite earlier support
Investors pile into defensive stocks amid fears AI bull market may be over
Consumer staples and healthcare among sectors to perform strongly as investors fret over future tech earnings
The last of the Botíns
The Santander chief says she will be the last in her family to run the bank
Autumn Mornings Bring Valley Fog
Low clouds trace the branching valleys of the Appalachian Plateau and the Cumberland River, then burn off by afternoon.
The saga that never goes away: wounds of Australian cricket reopened as ball tampering resurfaces | Jack Snape
With the issues raised in Cape Town still to be resolved, Usman Khawaja’s book threatens to damage reputations and divide cricket’s tight communityAustralian cricket thought it had left its great shame behind, burying it in the days after Cameron Bancroft was shown on the big screen in Cape Town putting sandpaper down his pants.Cricket Australia acted swiftly at the time, suspending the young bat…
Work to clear 18,000 tonnes of waste from notorious site begins
An operation has started to remove 18,000 tonnes of waste from an illegal site in Wigan.
Injuries, noise & scalps - Wrexham's season so far
Wrexham have had a slow start to the season and some off-field turbulence but having steadied the ship could they be on track for the play-offs?
Risks, thrills, ups and downs - Cardiff's season so far
Cardiff have thrilled on their return to the Championship but need a better transfer window - and more luck with injuries - to find consistency.
Auckland hit by swarms of bees after milder than usual New Zealand winter
Beekeepers say they are fielding a record number of calls from people needing assistance in removing swarmsEngulfing parked cars and blanketing inner-city street signs – New Zealand’s largest city, Auckland, is in the midst of an unusually large bee swarming season, that experts say has been exacerbated by a milder than usual winter. The Auckland Beekeepers Association says it is fielding five to…
Has the weather broken records where you live? Try our new tool
Storms Austen and Boelo striking different parts of the UK at the same time contributed to 24 October being one of the wettest days Britain has ever seen.
Californians reject wealth tax for billionaires
Proposition 40 targeted Californian billionaires with a 5% tax on their total wealth, including assets such as shares as well as income.
High air pollution alert issued as fog threatens travel disruption
Dense fog has led to a "high" air pollution alert being issued in London - as forecasters warn of difficult travel conditions and transport delays across much of the UK.
Trump says Iran war is 'effectively over' militarily with further strikes unlikely
The president says the US is keeping ‘status quo’ with Iran but remains “locked and loaded” should the situation in the Middle East change.
FBI investigating Nvidia CEO over affair with alleged Chinese spy
Donald Trump has said the FBI is looking into Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's affair with an alleged Chinese spy - but insisted he is a "very honourable man".
Ukraine war briefing: battlefield gains bolstering Kyiv’s hand in US-led peace talks, Zelenskyy says
Ukrainian president says battlefield successes and mounting Russian losses add to negotiating leverage ahead of Abu Dhabi talks on Tuesday. What we know on day 1,721Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said that battlefield successes were strengthening Kyiv’s position in negotiations, on the eve of new US-led trilateral talks on resolving the war. “Every task that is fully accomplished, every defe…
'Cruise for life' ship seized in Singapore
It comes weeks after the cruise came to a sudden end, leaving 200 guests stranded in Cambodia.
Polish leaders join thousands at silent march in Kraków for mass shooting victims
Political rivals lead crowd starting from city’s market square where attack unfolded while mourners stop at memorial for six people killed Tens of thousands of people joined a silent march in Kraków on Monday evening, led by Poland’s president and prime minister, in tribute to the victims of a mass shooting that shocked the country over the weekend.They set off from the city’s historic market squ…
Curiosity Blog, Sols 5056-5062: Charging Back Up!
By Remington Free, Operations Systems Engineer, NASA-JPL Earth planning date: Friday, Oct. 30, 2026 Today’s plan covered 3 sols, 5060, 5061, and 5062, as we take a few recharging sols before getting back to our normal drilling activities. As you may know if you have been following the blog closely, we are in the middle […]
Cricket Australia rules out reopening ball tampering investigation in wake of Khawaja book claims
No ‘compelling reason’ to establish another inquiry into incidentUsman Khawaja says ‘this has never been about commercial gain’Cricket Australia will not reopen the investigation into the 2018 ball tampering controversy reignited by the release this week of Usman Khawaja’s book, which alleged more than the three players suspended had knowledge of the sandpaper plan.Captain Steve Smith, vice-capta…
Hundreds more offenders to leave jail on Tuesday
At least 1,350 offenders have been released from jail early under the scheme so far.
Curiosity Blog, Sols 5050-5055: It’s Nazca, Our 49th Drill Hole
Written by Susanne P. Schwenzer, Professor of Planetary Mineralogy at The Open University, UK Earth planning date: Friday, Oct. 23, 2026 As regular readers of this blog will know, we returned to the area where we found disc shaped inclusions in the rocks, which we interpreted as potential crystals. If they are indeed crystals, and […]
Analysis: Fossil-fuel CO2 emissions set to dip in 2026 as Iran conflict hits oil use
Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from fossil fuels and cement are projected to fall by around 0.4% in 2026 to 38.2bn… The post Analysis: Fossil-fuel CO2 emissions set to dip in 2026 as Iran conflict hits oil use appeared first on Carbon Brief.
Slight fall in carbon emissions from fossil fuels as Iran war drives renewables push
However, authors of a comprehensive assessment to be presented at Cop31 warn talk of a global turnaround prematureCop31 live – latest updatesSoaring oil and gas prices following the war in Iran have encouraged people to look beyond fossil fuels, leading to an easing of climate-damaging carbon emissions this year.Carbon dioxide from oil, gas and coal is forecast to flatline for 2026, based on data…
The Papers: 'Brand jailed for 10 years' and 'shamed star caged'
Russell Brand's sentencing after being convicted of rape and sexual assault dominates Tuesday's front pages.
Japan can tell the world what really matters when prepping
Telling people to stock up is one thing but the Japanese know that building a stockpile of civil credibility requires greater effort
Prince William wants more protection from harassment for service women
The Prince of Wales says he wants to stop sexual harassment against women in the armed forces.
I took Vinted to court to get my money back
The BBC hears from Vinted sellers who describe difficulties accessing money held in their online wallets.
My life as the UK's youngest lighthouse keeper
Jeri Cormack, 28, looks after three historic lighthouses in Caithness on the edge of the British mainland.
FDA orders blindness risk warning on weight loss drugs
Companies making popular weight loss drugs, including Ozempic and Wegovy, will be required to add a warning label about a rare eye condition that can cause blindness, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has said.
Epstein associate who still runs model agency 'put me in danger' says abuse survivor
A woman says an agency boss sent her to photoshoots at the sex offender's Florida beach home.
Plymouth Parkway beat Berkhamsted to reach FA Cup second round
Two Andrew Neal penalties sew Plymouth Parkway earn a first-ever trip to the second round of the FA Cup after a coming from a goal down to beat Berkhamsted 2-1 in extra time.
Ukraine peace talks resume with 'some flexibility' by warring sides, US officials say
Kyiv, Washington and Moscow are all sending delegation to the United Arab Emirates for the first trilateral talks since February.
The superpower battle over energy – and what it means for your bills
A tug-of-war between China and the US could have a big impact on energy costs, but who will win?
Initiative launched to make UK world leader in women's sport
The FA, Team GB and England Netball are among major organisations to back the Equal Sport Project - a new initiative aimed at improving equality and making the UK world leaders for women and girls' sport.
Headteachers consider leaving jobs earlier than planned after new Ofsted inspection
Almost two-thirds of school leaders polled say new regime is much more intense than previous frameworkMore than half of headteachers in England who were polled after their schools were inspected under Ofsted’s new regime are considering cutting short their careers as a result of the experience.In response to the question “Has the inspection affected how long you intend to stay in your role?”, 52%…