Japanese journalist arrested in Russia on suspicion of spying
A Japanese journalist has been arrested in Russia and accused of gathering information on its defence capabilities, news agencies report.
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Brexit result 'not in dispute' despite PM's Russia meddling claim, MI5 chief says
The head of MI5 has said the result of the Brexit referendum "is not in dispute" after the prime minister said Russia had interfered in the 2016 vote.
Pope's lung surgery was successful and went as planned, Vatican says
The Pope's surgery to remove a small growth on one of his lungs went "successfully and according to plan", the Vatican says.
Civil servant 'fraudulently juggled five government jobs using remote work and sick notes'
A civil servant "exploited" remote working culture and used sick notes to fraudulently work five Government jobs at the same time, a court has heard.
Cornell University bans frat parties after alleged campus gang rape
The president of a US university has suspended fraternity parties after a female student alleged she was drugged and gang-raped at a party two years ago.
Tech firms promise to take down AI platforms if British secret services show they are unsafe
OpenAI and Anthropic have promised to take down their AIs if the British secret services show them they are unsafe - activating what some describe as a "kill switch".
Jamie Carragher will not be made bankrupt after settling tax bill with HMRC
Former Liverpool and England defender Jamie Carragher has avoided bankruptcy after settling an unpaid tax bill with HMRC.
Ex-Met police officer accused of raping sleeping woman, court told
A former police officer accused of raping a sleeping woman had been trained in how to deal with victims of sex offences, a court has heard.
Man killed by tiger at UK wildlife park pictured
The man who was mauled to death by a tiger at Yorkshire Wildlife Park after entering its enclosure has been identified as William Chapman, Sky News understands.
AI 'supercharging' security threats to UK, MI5 warns
Artificial intelligence (AI) is "supercharging" security threats to the UK, including the potential development by terrorists and states of new killer bioweapons, the head of MI5 has warned
Poundstretcher owner withdraws rescue bid for rival Poundland
The owner of Poundstretcher has withdrawn its takeover bid for rival Poundland and is instead targeting an offer for hundreds of its stores – a move which will fuel fears of an imminent insolvency filing.
Midwives awarded £750k payout after exposure to nitrous oxide
More than 120 midwives and maternity staff in Essex have been awarded almost £750,000 in compensation after being exposed to high levels of nitrous oxide.
Formula One to return to Africa for first time in 30 years
Formula One is set to return to Africa for the first time in more than three decades after Rwanda signed a 10-year deal to host the race.
Number of people dead after house fire in Waterford
A number of people have died after a fire at a house in Waterford.
Actor Selma Blair accused of kicking officer and nurse after assaults on flight
Selma Blair has been arrested after she allegedly attacked two cabin crew on a flight, then kicked a police officer and a nurse after landing.
Hundreds more prisoners to be freed as second early release stage begins
Prisoners rejoiced as they left jail early during the second stage of a government scheme to ease overcrowding.
911 recordings reveal confusion after Christa Pike's botched execution
Help for Christa Pike after her failed execution was delayed due to confusion among emergency responders and Tennessee prison officials, according to dispatch recordings.
One dead and several injured after incident involving US rollercoaster
One person has died and several others have been injured in an incident involving a rollercoaster on Monday afternoon in Georgia, according to police.
UK economy to grow more than expected - but households face sharper rise in inflation, IMF says
The UK economy is set to grow faster than expected this year, though households are expected to face higher rates of inflation, according to forecasts from the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Breaking Bad star RJ Mitte dies aged 34
RJ Mitte, best known for his role as Walter "Flynn" White Jr in Breaking Bad, has died aged 34.
D-Day veteran remembered as 'great character with cheeky smile' after death aged 100
A Second World War veteran who served in the Royal Navy as part of the D-Day landings has died at the age of 100.
Saudi national charged with allegedly installing a hidden recording device at OpenAI
A Saudi national has been charged with allegedly installing a hidden recording device at OpenAI.
Pope Leo cancels all public events ahead of lung surgery
Pope Leo has cancelled all planned public events until Tuesday 20 October, ahead of surgery to remove a small growth on one of his lungs.
Nobel Peace Prize winner criticises Trump over 'negative and cruel' attacks
This year's winner of the Nobel Peace Prize has criticised Donald Trump for his attacks on the International Criminal Court, calling them "completely unlawful" as well as "negative and cruel".
French supermarket fridges heated to 50C in cyber attack - causing fires and food losses
Hackers carried out a cyber attack on hundreds of French supermarkets overnight - pushing temperatures in fridges up to 50C and sparking fires.
Congresswoman insists she will not be 'silenced' after federal agents raid her home
Congresswoman Ilhan Omar said she will "not be silenced" after her home was raided by federal agents, calling it the "latest escalation" in President Donald Trump's "intimidation" campaign.
Former Irish Olympic swimming coach jailed over indecent assaults
A former Irish Olympic swimming coach has been jailed for indecently assaulting four girls and the attempted rape of one of them.
Man denies racist murder of scientist as trial date set
A man has denied the racially-aggravated murder of a scientist in Dundee.
Alleged Irish crime boss Daniel Kinahan will 'vehemently defend' himself in court and apply for bail
Alleged Irish crime boss Daniel Kinahan will "vehemently defend" the case against him and plans to seek bail, his solicitor says.
Inquiry to be held into death of paedophile ex-football coach who was extradited from Vietnam
A fatal accident inquiry is to be held into the death of a former football coach and teacher who was jailed for abusing boys after being extradited from Vietnam.
Oldest covered food market in Paris destroyed in fire
Paris' oldest covered food market has been "completely destroyed” after a fire broke out in the early hours of Monday morning, authorities said.
Judge orders pro-Trump ads paid for by taxpayers be taken off air
A judge has ordered Donald Trump's administration to stop airing taxpayer-funded TV adverts featuring the president which have been criticised as political propaganda.
BBC defends decision to remove trans rights slogan from Strictly episode
The BBC has defended its decision to remove a trans rights slogan from an episode of Strictly Come Dancing, saying the move was "in line with our editorial guidelines".
Pupil detained after staff shot at school near Marseille
Police have detained a 14-year-old pupil after a shooting at a school near Marseille.
Man fatally attacked by tiger at UK wildlife park told animal to 'stop being naughty'
The victim of the tiger attack at Yorkshire Wildlife Park told the animal to "stop being naughty" just before the incident, Sky News understands.
UK wildlife park to remain closed after man's death in tiger enclosure
Yorkshire Wildlife Park has said it will remain closed as investigations continue after a man was fatally mauled by a tiger.
UK wildlife park set to reopen after man's death in tiger enclosure
Yorkshire Wildlife Park is expected to open today after a man was fatally mauled by a tiger.
'Frankly shocking' breaches of road rules detected in AI technology trial
Motorists have been caught driving with children on their lap and both hands on their phone rather than the wheel in a trial of AI-powered cameras.
Man dies after stabbing outside 'birthday bash' pub event
A man in his 20s has died after he was stabbed outside a birthday event in Birmingham.
Putin has already broken Trump's 'energy ceasefire' with attack on power plant, says Zelenskyy
Volodymyr Zelenskyy has accused Russia of striking a Ukrainian power plant and energy facilities after Donald Trump claimed an "energy ceasefire" was in place.
'At least 72' miners killed in airstrike
Dozens of miners have been killed in an airstrike in the border region between Sudan and Egypt, according to a human rights group.
At least 13 miners killed in airstrike
At least 13 miners have been killed in an airstrike on the border between Sudan and Egypt, a medical group has said.
Pakistan's president declares state of emergency in province run by Imran Khan's party
The president of Pakistan has declared a state of emergency in the country's northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.
Pope Leo to undergo surgery in coming days after nodule discovered on his lung
Pope Leo has announced he is to undergo surgery to remove a nodule on his lung.
Four dead as Hurricane Isaias crashes into US - as Mexico braces itself for major storm
Four people have died after Hurricane Isaias smashed into the US Gulf Coast.
109 dead after ship sinks off coast of Djibouti, UN agency says
A ship has sunk off the coast of Djibouti, leaving 109 dead and 116 missing, a United Nations agency has reported.
'If we don't do it, nobody else will': Inside Ukraine's wartime postal service
"If we don't do it, nobody else will."
Numbers up for Buzz Bingo as owner explores sale
The owner of one of Britain's biggest bingo chains is exploring a sale even as its boss warns that a further budget tax raid could threaten the future of the industry.
AI and nuclear war threaten human extinction by 2100, report warns
Malicious use of AI and nuclear conflict pose the biggest threat to human extinction by the year 2100, global experts have warned.
Flash flooding destroys homes in Nepal
Flash flooding has destroyed homes along a river in the central part of Nepal, with residents being evacuated by helicopter.
UK floods taskforce told to start looking at drought
If you've ever felt baffled by the way Britain can find itself in drought just months after heavy flooding, this announcement might interest you.
Fourteen killed in two separate US mass shootings
Two mass shootings in the United States have claimed the lives of 14 people in the space of a few hours, local police forces have confirmed.
Four people arrested on suspicion of murder after teenager dies
Four people have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a teenager died in Stoke-on-Trent, police say.
'An indelible stain on Norway': Trump reacts to latest Nobel Peace Prize snub
Donald Trump says his latest Nobel Peace Prize snub has left an "indelible stain on Norway".
Bosses of high street giants warn chancellor over business rates
The bosses of Marks & Spencer (M&S) and John Lewis have urged the government to reform business rates, saying the tax burden risks heaping more pressure on high street shops.
Volunteer police force chief sacked after using work phone to capture sexual images
The head of the Metropolitan Police's Special Constabulary has been sacked after he used his work phone to capture images of a sexual nature, the force has said.
Orange Order calls for 'urgent meetings' over Drumcree parade ban
The Orange Order is calling for urgent meetings after the Northern Ireland secretary banned the Drumcree parade.
AI sent police fake tip about unsolved murder
An artificial intelligence model sent a fake tip claiming to have information about an unsolved murder.
India's 'Cockroach' movement founder detained along with scores of protesters
The leaders of India's "Cockroach" movement have been detained by police, along with scores of protesters, in a major crackdown to stop a mass demonstration.
Irish property group in talks about rescue deal for Poundland
The privately owned Irish company which this week finalised the purchase of NCP, the car parks giant, has emerged as the mystery party backing Poundland's bosses as they race to agree a takeover of the discount retailer.