News & Politics
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Coalition MPs concede immigration pledge not fully costed by independent watchdog
Angus Taylor says opposition ‘worked closely’ with Parliamentary Budget Office but Liberal sources say it has not yet conducted a full analysis of the policy
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Potential ‘blue zone’ where people live to unusually old ages discovered in Europe
Scientists document 38 centenarians among 3,000 people in Italian village
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Zack Polanski now less popular than Nigel Farage, stark new poll shows
Polanski’s net approval ratings fall ahead of crucial by-election that could decide his future as Green Party leader
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HSBC reportedly planning ‘brutal’ job cuts in UK wealth management arm
The bank is in the middle of a consultation period over the proposed changes, the Financial Times reported.
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Oil giant may stop UK investment if North Sea drilling is denied
Andy Burnham noted that he would adopt a ‘pragmatic’ approach towards North Sea oil and gas ahead of pending rulings on Jackdaw and Rosebank
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The castle Cromwell could not conquer
Oliver Cromwell's forces bombarded it, royalist defenders refused to yield and generations of custodians fought to preserve it
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F1 team Williams in £1m High Court battle after historic Grand Prix car vanishes
It was loaned to a garage owner, who claims he lost track of it after suffering a stroke
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Grosvenor Casinos owner to pay £5m after watchdog finds gambling failures
The Gambling Commission’s investigation identified failures to meet anti-money laundering and social responsibility duties.
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What to know about the espionage allegations against Germany's former intelligence chief
Germany's former intelligence chief, August Hanning, faces charges of treasonous espionage
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Nobel Peace Prize set to be announced - here’s what happened to last year’s winner
María Corina Machado was forced to flee her home country but has not been able to return despite the U.S. removing president Nicolas Maduro from power. Jessie Williams reports on her supporters’ hopes she will one day come back to lead them
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Royal Mail to axe up to 2,500 jobs under major review
The postal service said it was undergoing a ‘significant transformation’ to better serve its customers
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The 5 future vehicles you need to watch for, according to Edmunds
Automakers will debut some interesting new models in the next six months
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Video. Kyiv residents take refuge underground during overnight Russian attacks
Video. Kyiv residents took refuge in metro stations, preparing to sleep underground before a Russian missile and drone attack killed at least eight people.
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Five arrested at pro-Palestine protest on October 7 anniversary
A number of pro-Palestine demonstrations took place, despite calls for a ban or for the protests to be moved to a different date
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Nurse who used AI to create indecent images of children struck off
A panel says the move was in the interests of public protection
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Harvey Nichols to leave Leeds as plans for city centre department store revealed
Many will be sad to see Harvey Nichols leave Leeds city centre
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Interpol crackdown on illegal mining, logging and wildlife trafficking leads to 233 arrests
Interpol has announced a major crackdown on environmental crime in Latin America and the Caribbean, leading to 233 arrests
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Bereaved Israeli families still hoping for peace three years after October 7 massacre
Sigal Manzuri lost her two daughters in the Hamas massacre. With Israel’s elections fast approaching she hopes Israel find a more positive future, writes James C. Reynolds
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Craghead and South Moor by-election date set after Reform UK resignation
The date for the Craghead and South Moor by-election has been set after Reform UK's majority on Durham County Council was cut to just one.
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Mali says its forces have retaken the northern rebel stronghold of Kidal
Mali’s transitional government has announced that its armed forces have retaken the northern city of Kidal, five months after an offensive by separatist armed groups
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Naked statue of Trump named ‘Orange Plague’ unveiled at European Parliament
The creator of the sculpture said it was a ‘satirical outcry’ against Trump’s volatile climate and foreign policies
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Houthis strike Saudi targets, Israel marks Oct. 7 anniversary and other Mideast developments
Yemen’s Houthi rebels claim they have attacked military facilities and airports in Saudi Arabia
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Detained immigrants at Georgia ICE facility launch mass hunger strike
At least 73 people estimated to have joined protest against prolonged detention and Folkston facility’s ‘violations’
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Christa Pike awake and speaking days after botched Tennessee execution
Pike’s attorneys expressed gratitude to hospital first responders and the medical team who ‘treated Christa like a human and have provided exceptional care to her’
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Netanyahu posts October 7 AI Lego video denying Israel is committing genocide in Gaza
The video appears to be an imitation of popular Lego videos released by Iran
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Solar farm near Bishop Auckland could be refused as councillors discuss 'mad' plans
A controversial solar farm in Toronto near Bishop Auckland could be refused after concerns it would lead to the "industrialisation of the countryside".
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Oscar-winning On the Waterfront actress Eva Marie Saint dies aged 102
She starred opposite Marlon Brando in On the Waterfront, then alongside Cary Grant in Hitchcock's North by Northwest.
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Mikel Arteta: Arsenal boss signs new contract until 2030
Mikel Arteta says this is "only the beginning" of Arsenal's success after signing a new contract with the Premier League champions until 2030.
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French police suspend use of stun grenades at student protests
More than 6,500 people, most of them minors, have been arrested since the movement began and one teenager lost his hand when handling a police grenade. #EuropeNews
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Royal Mail to cut up to 2,500 jobs amid restructure and fall in letter deliveries
Postal service says cuts will focus on head office and ‘support function roles’
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Reform clears its own officials of breaking party funding laws despite police investigation
Internal inquiry clears Dan Jukes and James Orr, who were filmed talking about scheme involving US donor
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Scientists identify ancient Sphinx-like Egyptian crocodile
A skull found nearly a century ago has helped Egyptian and European researchers revise part of the crocodile family tree, shedding light on the Mediterranean's prehistoric wildlife and revealing an unexpected connection to the Great Sphinx.
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Prosecutor says man charged in killing of British ex-politician tried to break into Farage's home
A prosecutor says a man accused of killing former British politician Ann Widdecombe allegedly tried to break into Nigel Farage's home about a year earlier
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Video. Tokyo sleep competition offers 2 million yen prize to best sleeper
Video. A Tokyo sleep competition organised by Koala offered ¥2 million to the best sleeper, highlighting Japan’s long-hours work culture and sleep deprivation.
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What could happen to Christa Pike now after killer survives two lethal injections
Convicted murderer survives botched execution in Tennessee, sparking questions about how the state and her legal team plan to proceed with her case
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Two people injured after car smashes into wall on busy Bradford road
A section of wall was reduced to rubble after a car reportedly crashed into it in Bradford.
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Iraq devalues its currency as Iran-U.S. war disrupts oil shipping routes
Iraq has devalued its currency, changing the official exchange rate from 1,300 to 1,500 dinars to the U.S. dollar
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DWP State Pension warning as some won't get annual increases or Winter Fuel Payments
Britons planning to retire abroad are being warned their State Pension could be frozen depending on where they live, potentially costing thousands over retirement.
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Park hit by 5 fires in 5 nights as fed-up councillor warns 'enough is enough'
Five suspected arson attacks have been reported at a popular park on five consecutive nights.
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Shock gloves purchased by ICE cause ‘intense pain’ and fear, Army study found
‘Everyone should be alarmed that ICE is preparing to deploy a tool designed to inflict, at best, intense pain, without showing that it is safe for the people who will be subjected to it’
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Study debunks common misconception about one of sharks’ biggest weaknesses
Researchers say sharks can hear sounds from considerable distances
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Royal Mail plans to cut 2,500 head office and support function jobs
The postal service firm wants to cut head office and other non-frontline jobs by the end of 2027.
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Embattled South West Water owner taps investors for £550m amid overhaul plan
The rights issue would help support plans for around an extra £1 billion of investment, chief executive Keith Haslett said.
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Car left on its side on hard shoulder after single-vehicle crash on A1(M)
A car was left stuck on its side on the hard shoulder of the A1(M) near Ripon, North Yorkshire, after a crash yesterday afternoon (October 6).
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County Durham primary school closed today due to major water leak
Seaham Trinity Primary School sent a message to parents this morning (October 7) to inform them of the closure, due to a water leak.
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Inside ‘Satanic panic’ teen murder that put Christa Pike on death row for 30 years
Pike was 18 when she was sent to death row following a murder committed in a jealous rage. Decades later she has survived an attempted execution
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Florida sues TP-Link for ‘lying about the safety of its routers’ — state claims that manufacturer misrepresented its security and ties to China
TP-Link is estimated to have 50% to 65% of the consumer router market in the U.S.
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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s Bentley spotted on sale at dealership for £125k
The dealership described the Bentley as ‘beautiful, in flawless condition and has just 7,000 miles on it’
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How life-changing war injuries have transformed people in Gaza
Since October 2023, Israel’s bombardment of Gaza has killed more than 74,000 people, according to the Palestinian health ministry. The retaliatory strikes followed Hamas’ bloody October 7 attack, which killed 1,200 people and saw 251 taken hostage. For people in Palestine, the October 7 anniversary brings another day living with the results of Israel’s retaliatory strikes. Many people in Gaza are adjusting to their life-changing injuries. Homes, hospitals, universities, and places of worship are now damaged or reduced to rubble. Najwa Abu Eita, 42, showed the Associated Press a photo of herself before she was injured in a bombing in 2024. Her daughter was killed in the strike. She says she is unable to work or afford medical treatment, and her children avoid her because “they are afraid of me and my appearance.”
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Good Morning Britain expert reveals what ASOS shoppers must do after hack alert
Following the alarming 'ASOS HACKED' push alert sent to millions of phones, cybersecurity experts have issued urgent guidance
