Thursday, 1 October 2026

Reform MP Suella Braverman was challenged on BBC Question Time over her definition of Englishness. Braverman, who defected from the Conservative Party, told the audience she is 'British of Asian ethnicity' rather than English because of her family's heritage. A black audience member told her she was being 'racist against herself', whilst others including Green deputy leader Mothin Ali disputed her position, suggesting British Asians can be English.

Hundreds of people from Protestant backgrounds across Ireland have signed an open letter in support of Garvaghy Road residents amid the ongoing Drumcree standoff. The letter was issued by Rev Karen Sethuraman, with signatories including Rev David Latimer.

Senator Eric Schmitt attempted to accuse former special counsel Jack Smith of perjury during a Senate hearing this week, but mixed up the Atlanta Hawks with the Iowa Hawkeyes women's basketball team. The moment has drawn significant attention.

Two Christian student groups have sued Virginia State University, alleging that a new university policy targets them while exempting Muslim groups. According to the New York Post and Fox News, the lawsuit challenges rules that the groups say discriminate against Christian ministries. The lawsuit was filed by Alliance Defending Freedom on behalf of the student groups.

Families on food stamps in Missouri will see major changes to paperwork rules and benefit amounts in October. The outlets report the changes will affect recipients but do not detail what the specific new rules or benefit increases are.

Congress is considering sweeping legislation to bring national standards to college athlete compensation, transfers and eligibility. The move would reshape how collegiate sports operate after years of changing rules around name, image and likeness deals.

Hinn Gordon Auto Supply, an auto parts store in Gordon, is marking 50 years in business. Owner Jerry Kearns has developed the store into more than a typical auto parts shop, creating what he describes as a community hub and destination.

An Amazon cargo plane overran a runway at Miami airport on 6 September, striking two vehicles and killing five people on the ground. The first officer warned several times during approach that the plane was coming in too fast, and the pilots received automatic warnings of excessive speed. The plane did not touch down until past the halfway point of the runway and the pilots did not attempt to abort the landing in time. The New York Post reports that four minutes before the plane was cleared to land, an air traffic controller had issued a wind advisory to another flight noting gusts of up to 25 mph from the south.

Brisbane Lions' best-and-fairest winner Ashcroft has described the club's coaching succession plan as 'weird', questioning how they will replace the coach who has transformed them from wooden spooners into contenders.

Richard E Grant accidentally revealed his Traitor status to the other contestants on Celebrity Traitors, only minutes after being formally sworn in by Claudia Winkleman alongside Maya Jama. The slip-up was described as one of the biggest mistakes in the show's history. Fellow contestant Joe Lycett and the show's hosts reacted to the blunder.

Melissa Hart, a former Colorado Supreme Court justice, has died. Hart was appointed to the court in 2017 by then-governor John Hickenlooper and served until 2025, when she resigned following a leave of absence for health concerns.

Lachie Neale has moved from Brisbane Lions to Collingwood. At Brisbane's awards night, he received a parting jab from Andrew Wellington as the club marked its premiership-winning season. Neale said leaving Brisbane 'still doesn't feel real' as he prepared for his new chapter at Collingwood.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio has waived a restriction on $320 million in military aid to Egypt that had been previously withheld over human rights concerns.

A man was critically injured after becoming trapped in industrial machinery in a workplace accident in west Phoenix, according to officials.

A 59-year-old Louisiana man was rescued after his vehicle was swept away by floodwaters in eastern Nebraska on Thursday.

Zinedine Zidane faced Italy for the first time since the 2006 World Cup final, this time as France manager rather than player, in a UEFA Nations League match at the Stade de France on Friday. Michael Olise opened the scoring for France with a free kick, but Italy's Alessandro Bastoni equalised. The match ended 1-1, denying Zidane victory in his first home game in charge, though France had won both previous away matches under him against Belgium and Turkey. Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma made several important saves during the match.

Disney content chief Dana Walden refrained from commenting on Jimmy Kimmel's future at ABC during an appearance at Bloomberg Screentime 2026. The New York Post has reported that the show may end next year, though Walden did not confirm or deny this.

Luke Humphries has progressed to the semi-finals of the World Grand Prix after defeating Niels Zonneveld 3-0. Humphries had earlier beaten Jermaine Wattimena 3-0 in the quarter-finals with an improved display featuring strong doubling and a ten-dart finish.

Jürgen Klopp has recorded his first win as Germany head coach, with the team defeating Serbia 2-0. Florian Wirtz set up Tom Bischof's opening goal and then scored himself. The victory came with several debutants in the squad.

President Trump will hold a rally Monday at the Pinnacle Bank Expo Center in Grand Island, Nebraska, continuing a series of stops in Republican-leaning states ahead of the midterms. The event will be streamed on digital platforms starting at 4:30 p.m., with local newscasts featuring live reports throughout the day.

Natalia Silva is set to fight Wang Cong for the women's flyweight title at UFC 332 in Salt Lake City.

Heavy rain caused flash flooding and power outages across parts of Victoria overnight, leaving thousands without electricity. Residents struggled to escape rising water levels across the city.

Omaha experienced severe flooding that required emergency crews to rescue dozens of people, with water reaching depths of 8 feet in some areas. The extent of damage to homes remains unclear, though the storm left mud on streets and damaged vehicles and residences. Some flood victims are struggling with insurance coverage gaps.

Hyundai Australia has confirmed its next-generation Tucson is due in mid-2027 without any pure petrol powertrains, at least initially. The hybrid-only specification marks a shift towards electrified vehicles for the mid-size SUV segment in the Australian market.

John Anthony Proia III, 41, of Waltham, Massachusetts, has been indicted for cyberstalking Katie Miller, wife of Trump adviser Stephen Miller. According to the Justice Department, Proia allegedly contacted Miller by phone and text over 40 times in around two months and left disturbing messages about her and her husband.

Livvy Dunne, a social media star, celebrated her 24th birthday in the Bahamas with her boyfriend Paul Skenes, an MLB pitcher for the Pirates. She posted pictures from the luxury vacation on Thursday. The trip came after the Pirates' early season exit.

The West Virginia Pumpkin Festival is underway in Milton, with Governor Morrisey attending the opening. This year's theme is 'Stars Stripes and Pumpkin Delights', celebrating both the festival and America's 250th birthday.

An electrical engineer employed by the Department of Energy has been arrested on charges of providing support to the Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen. The Justice Department announced the arrest but did not provide further details about the alleged support or the specific charges.

Scotland is restricting supermarket products with high sugar, fat and salt content. Meal deals will continue to be available under the new rules.

A SpaceX Dragon capsule carrying four astronauts reached the International Space Station on Thursday in eight hours, setting a US speed record. The mission was commanded by Jessica Watkins, making her the first Black woman to lead a crew to orbit. The launch came after a three-week delay to repair a fuel system leak in the capsule.

Real Madrid have submitted what the Independent Sport reports as a '50,000-page' dossier to Uefa containing evidence of alleged payments by Barcelona to Jose Maria Enriquez Negreira, a former vice-president of Spain's referees' committee. Real Madrid describe the material as 'evidence of extraordinary gravity'. Al Jazeera reports the alleged payments span from 2001 to 2018.

Swiss authorities have discontinued their investigation into the death of British champion wingsuit flyer Liam Byrne, 24, who crashed into a mountainside on the Gitschen mountain in June 2024. The probe, which had examined whether a potential crime occurred, has now been closed.

G20 trade ministers have failed to reach agreement on how to curb the flooding of global markets with overproduced, underpriced goods. Tensions remain unresolved among the group's members.

Democratic-led states and cities sued the Trump administration on Thursday over its repeal of Environmental Protection Agency rules limiting greenhouse gas emissions from coal and natural gas power plants. The coalition of 21 states, led by New York, also includes Pennsylvania's governor, the District of Columbia, and the cities of New York, Chicago and Denver.

Germany and Wales have enjoyed home Nations League victories. Portugal won in Denmark, putting aside recent controversy involving Cristiano Ronaldo.

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has met with Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and the state's General Assembly leadership over the Chicago Bears' ongoing search for a new stadium. The meeting adds a new development to the team's long-running stadium plans.

A boy has died in an overnight crash in Latrobe. Police say he may have been driving. Four others were injured, including two teenagers.

Rapper Rick Ross has been arrested and charged with battery two days after a woman filed a report with police in Miami, Florida.

Arizona is suing Express Scripts and Optum, alleging the pharmacy benefit giants put opioid profits over patient safety. The lawsuit claims the companies, which act as middlemen in the drug supply chain, helped drive the opioid crisis.

The government plans to ban airlines from charging parents extra to sit next to children under 14 on flights. The new rules would also allow passengers to correct name errors on bookings without charge. Prime Minister Andy Burnham said the changes are part of a crackdown on 'little charges that add up' for families planning holidays. The BBC reports that sitting together can currently cost a parent and child up to £104 on a return journey.

Diesel prices have risen above $6 a gallon in Michigan, coinciding with the busy harvest season. Farmers, already under financial pressure, face additional costs from the fuel increases at a critical time for agriculture, which is Michigan's second largest industry.

Cristiano Ronaldo left Portugal's national team camp this week after manager Jorge Jesus indicated he would not start against Denmark. Portugal won the Nations League match 4-2 without him. Bruno Fernandes, Manchester United captain and Portugal midfielder, has since backed Ronaldo, calling him the country's 'greatest symbol' and denying any division within the squad. Fernandes said he has spoken to Ronaldo about the situation. Ronaldo's international future remains uncertain following the incident.

The 76-year-old actor won the award for his weekly agony-uncle podcast, ill-advised. Award organisers described the series as 'irresistibly endearing'.

A hearing in the 1981 'Baby Rebecca' murder case has been delayed again. Nancy Trottier's defence is seeking additional evidence, including records related to past concerns about Valley City police evidence room integrity.

A judge has overturned President Donald Trump's decision to fire a court-appointed top U.S. prosecutor in Seattle. The outlets do not provide further details about the judge's reasoning or the timing of the decision.

Olivier Martinez has been granted primary custody of his and Halle Berry's son Maceo following allegations that Berry physically abused the child. Martinez accused the Oscar-winning actress of 'jumping on' and 'choking' their 12-year-old during an incident on 26 September 2026. Berry lost shared 50/50 custody and is restricted to daytime visits, and must stay 100 yards away from Martinez. Berry's legal team described the allegations as 'entirely meritless'.

Singer Ray J was rushed to hospital during a livestream this week after suffering a medical emergency. He had previously announced earlier this year that he had only months to live due to heart problems.

Manchester City drew 1-1 with Real Madrid in the Women's Champions League after Khadija Shaw scored an equaliser. Real Madrid had a late goal disallowed. The draw leaves both teams with two points from their opening two fixtures.

President Trump reportedly consulted Musk's AI chatbot Grok before taking action against Venezuela's president Nicolás Maduro, according to reports. TechCrunch reports that Grok encouraged Trump to capture Maduro.

Heavy rainfall has damaged roads in outback councils as the tourist season approaches. The councils have been thrown a lifeline to help them recover.

Arsenal winger Christos Tzolis sustained a hamstring injury during Greece's 2-2 draw with the Netherlands and was forced off after 18 minutes. Reports in Greece suggest he will be sidelined for at least two weeks, though one outlet indicates he could be out for almost a month. This is the latest injury to strike Arsenal during the international break, following a similar issue for Kai Havertz.

Jürgen Klopp secured his first victory as Germany coach with a 2-0 win over Serbia in the Nations League.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has rejected the idea of halting Russian strikes on Ukrainian targets in the Black Sea area. Putin said the world is living through a dangerous moment.

Scottish club Hibernian have awarded Australian international Martin Boyle a testimonial year after more than a decade at Easter Road. The testimonial honours the Socceroo as a fan favourite.

A six-year-old boy died in a collision in Llanfairfechan, Conwy, on 1 October. A man aged 39 was arrested. Police are investigating the circumstances and have renewed their appeal for information.

Parker Messick will start Game 1 of the American League Division Series for the Guardians against the White Sox on Saturday. The left-hander will be Cleveland's first rookie pitcher to start a postseason game since 2016, with Gavin Williams named for Game 2.

A new federal school choice programme launches on 1 January, allowing students in at least 30 states to apply for scholarships through federal tax credits. Over half of all US states have joined the scheme, which represents the nation's first federal school choice programme.

The Justice Department found Thursday that the law school at the University of California, Los Angeles, illegally considered race in its admissions process.

Victor Wembanyama has said he will 'never' endorse a sports betting company, expressing sadness at fellow NBA players promoting gambling platforms. The San Antonio Spurs star made his stance clear at Thursday's training camp, weeks after LeBron James announced a deal with prediction market Polymarket. Other NBA stars including Kevin Durant and Giannis Antetokounmpo also have gambling-related endorsements.

A donor has revived fraud claims against Christian worship leader Sean Feucht in a federal California lawsuit, alleging he misrepresented his need for funds for a nationwide concert tour. The lawsuit concerns a $250,000 donation.

An inquest has opened into the death of Maria Skopova, a newborn found at a house in Sheffield. She had been stabbed multiple times and left in an outhouse shortly after birth.

Police agencies reportedly have new methods to access data on locked iPhones, according to reports. A training video apparently demonstrates how law enforcement can evade an Apple security feature designed to protect user data.

A federal judge has blocked President Trump's firing of US Attorney Roger Rogoff in Seattle and reinstated him pending confirmation of a replacement. Attorney General Todd Blanche announced the firing in July, less than an hour after Rogoff was sworn into the post. The judge's decision has sparked a separation of powers dispute.

Pork-themed competitions have begun in South Dakota during October. Madison's Swine Showdown features seven restaurants, while Sioux Falls's Downtown Pork Showdown, in its sixth year, involves twenty-six restaurants each creating a unique pork dish.

Nebraska's Britt Prince earned one of 10 spots on the Preseason All-Big Ten Women's Basketball Team announced by the conference on Thursday.

Irish rock band The Script are touring the UK next month, with a date at Nottingham's Motorpoint Arena.

A new series of Celebrity Traitors has begun with Michael Sheen adopting a cautious strategy. The Newport-born actor suggested 'there's something going on' during the first roundtable, and tensions have been reported between him and a co-star.

Aaron Rodgers played his last Thursday night game as the Cleveland Browns beat the Pittsburgh Steelers with a late field goal. The victory extended Cleveland's winning streak over Pittsburgh to seven games and marked their third consecutive win.

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani has increased funding for an antisemitism task force from $3 million to $29 million. However, more than 25 NYC Jewish groups have demanded his blueprint address what they describe as anti-Jewish harassment and violence cloaked as anti-Israel activism, which they say the plan largely sidesteps. Mamdani has declined to adopt a formal definition of anti-Jewish hate.

A federal panel has approved plans for an underground facility to screen visitors to the White House. The new security screening centre will be located beneath the building.

The BBC's Celebrity Traitors returned for a second series with strong viewing figures, attracting nearly 9 million viewers for its opening episode. Richard E Grant was selected as one of two Traitors alongside Love Island host Maya Jama, but before the show properly began, the Oscar nominee appeared to confess to several group members that he held the Traitor role. His erratic behaviour and apparent double bluff left producers stunned and quickly mounted suspicion among fellow contestants. The Mirror reports that Grant later apologised to Amol Rajan in a 'clear the air' lunch. Despite the early chaos, the show's second episode drew a peak audience of 8.6 million viewers.

Maine Wire reporter Joe Sokol was nearly run over by a car outside an addiction treatment centre in Bangor, Maine, on Thursday morning. Video footage showed the incident occurring during a heated confrontation as he was investigating a taxpayer-funded methadone clinic.

Saudi Arabia has accused Houthi rebels in Yemen of attacking a power distribution station in the city of Medina. The Houthis have separately claimed they struck a facility belonging to oil company Saudi Aramco in the Saudi capital.

Two Republicans on Georgia's state election board are criticising a Republican proposal to fix a flaw in Georgia's voting equipment that can allow voters to be matched to their ballots. The board will not immediately move ahead with the plan.

Hahn Nguyen, 75, was arrested by the Santa Ana Police Department after a video emerged showing her luring a nine-month-old pit bull puppy under her minivan and running it over. She was taken into custody and booked at Santa Ana Jail on charges of animal cruelty and animal abandonment.

Lyft has agreed to pay $272.5 million to settle a wage and worker misclassification lawsuit with California's Labor Commissioner's Office. Thousands of drivers will be eligible for compensation for lost wages and benefits from 2016 to 2020, the period when they would have been considered employees under California labour law.

Channel 5's Yorkshire Vet featured an emotional episode in which Matt Jackson-Smith comforted a Huddersfield farmer following the loss of his pig, Truffles. The vet was visibly moved during the encounter.

A customer threw a cheesesteak at a manager at Pat's King of Steaks in South Philadelphia on Wednesday afternoon. The incident was caught on video and reported to police as an assault. The customer has since turned himself in and was charged with harassment.

New mapping techniques have revealed the footprints to cave networks so vast they appear metres beneath Australia's longest narrow road.

Palestinian officials say Israeli settlers have killed a 51-year-old man in the West Bank village of Yasuf in an attack.

Pro-Palestine protesters disrupted the Republic of Ireland's Nations League match against Austria at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. The match was interrupted twice in the opening 45 minutes, with tennis balls wrapped in Palestinian flags and '#StopTheGame' stickers thrown onto the pitch around the 20th minute. A pitch invader was also tackled by security. Despite leading 2-0 through Troy Parrott's double, Ireland drew 2-2 after Austria scored twice in the second half. Around 200 protesters gathered outside the stadium calling on Ireland to boycott their upcoming Nations League match against Israel.

A 91-year-old man died at the scene of a crash in North Yorkshire. No further details about the incident, location or circumstances have been provided by either outlet.

Reform UK Treasury Spokesman Robert Jenrick was filmed confronting someone in Brixton after they allegedly took a bottled drink from a shop without paying. In the footage, Jenrick asked the person whether they thought they were 'above the law' and suggested they return the item. Outlets differ on whether the person confronted was a man or a woman.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has reiterated that Russia will respond to any direct attack on its territory with all available weapons in its arsenal.

Councillors have approved a 350-home estate on Derby's green wedge. A 20mph speed limit could be introduced to mitigate the impact on nearby roads in Blagreaves ward.

Israeli settlers shot two Palestinians in the West Bank, killing one. Attacks on Palestinians in the area have reached unprecedented levels. Israel's military and settlers have killed more than 80 Palestinians in the West Bank since the beginning of 2026.

Scattered showers and isolated storms are forecast through tonight, with widespread rain and a front bringing higher chances on Sunday. Rainfall totals of 2-5 inches are possible through next Wednesday, with 4-5 inches forecast in some areas and higher amounts along beaches and coastal counties.

Roca Berry Farm announced it will close on Thursday due to heavy rain. The farm is expected to reopen on Friday.

Donald Trump is campaigning for Republican candidates in Texas and Oklahoma, states considered solidly Republican. The campaign comes as many Americans express frustration with the economy in recent polling.

Ukraine has used a new domestically made FP-7 tactical ballistic missile in combat against Russia, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The manufacturer is developing the missile as an interceptor, and Zelenskyy indicated further production is planned.

Actress Hayden Panettiere was visited by Los Angeles police for a welfare check on 9 August after someone called 911 expressing concern about her condition. She was found unresponsive at her West Hollywood apartment, with her boyfriend Brian Hickerson answering the door. Panettiere died a week later, aged 36, at a residence in South Carolina.

Hartlepool United appointed former Oldham and Halifax boss Pete Wild as head coach. He suffered a 1-0 defeat to Tamworth in the National League on his first Saturday in charge, though he pledged that the situation would improve.

Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese has been voted WNBA Defensive Player of the Year, receiving 46 votes from 72 media members on Thursday.

A moose was spotted near Hagan Elementary School in Williston early Thursday morning. Residents in both Bismarck and Williston reported moose sightings within city limits. Game and Fish is urging people to maintain distance and allow the animals to return to their natural habitat.

The Atlanta Braves have selected left-hander Ray Kerr to start against the Philadelphia Phillies' Aaron Nola in the decisive game of the NL Wild Card Series. Kerr will make his first career postseason appearance in the opener.

Maryland governor Wes Moore is forming a bipartisan group of governors to address concerns about artificial intelligence, citing a lack of federal action on the issue.

Manchester City's Erling Haaland has sued Norwegian Air Shuttle over a social media post that appeared during the World Cup featuring an image of a plane with his signature ponytail haircut edited onto it. The airline has since deleted the post.

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case over whether a religious institution can build a shrine to the Virgin Mary on residential property next to its Kentucky church.

Rep. Aaron Bernstine, a Pennsylvania GOP lawmaker, denies allegations that he called Democratic Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta a homophobic slur during an altercation at a Harrisburg bar on Tuesday. Kenyatta, who is gay, called on Bernstine to resign in a video posted Friday. The Pennsylvania House Republican Caucus has chastised Bernstine over the reported incident.

OpenAI is rolling out new shopping features for ChatGPT that let users virtually try on clothing and accessories using their own photos. Users can save products they like to a Favorites library. Images are generated with OpenAI's latest model.

Jack Buchanan, an Australian golfer ranked 788th in the world, has taken a share of the lead in the prestigious Links Championship held at Scottish links. Buchanan has performed better than 19 fellow Australians competing in the event.

Neal McDonough, who played villain Malcolm Beck in the popular series Yellowstone, has refused to watch the show. McDonough describes his method acting memories from the production as 'traumatic and painful'.

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith is unlikely to play against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday because of a hamstring injury. Smith has missed a second straight practice as the injury threatens his availability for Week 4, according to ESPN's Tim McManus.

Darcey Maunder, a nine-day-old baby, died at a hotel in Newquay, Cornwall on 11 November after ingesting cocaine through her mother's breast milk. Her parents, Andrew Maunder and Rochelle Thomas, have avoided prison sentences, though a judge said they 'entirely failed' their daughter, exposing her to the class-A drug before and after birth.

The Saudi-led coalition accused Yemen's Houthis of launching a drone attack on the Taibah electricity distribution station in Medina, which supplies power to the Prophet's Mosque, one of Islam's holiest sites. The Houthis denied the allegation, calling it a 'lie' to support previous accusations. The incident prompted condemnation across the Muslim world and occurred amid intensified fighting between government forces and Houthis in Yemen.

An investigation has found that major gaming platforms popular with Australian children and teens have significant gaps in child protection, including weak age checks and limited detection of dangerous chat. Gaming platforms have been urged to improve their safety measures to comply with government online safety regulations.

California's attorney general has issued an investigative subpoena to OpenAI as part of a broader inquiry into potential cybersecurity vulnerabilities. The investigation follows an earlier announcement by Rob Bonta that the Department of Justice was conducting a formal investigation into the 'Hugging Face incident' amid increasing scrutiny of the AI industry.

A recent review of the carvery at The Anchor Inn in Whixley has sparked considerable reader response and debate about which carveries offer the best dining experience in York and North Yorkshire.

Jane Woodcock, a registrar at Cothill independent school in Oxfordshire, has been nominated for Tatler's 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award. She has served in the role for over 32 years.

Perth cancer patient Chase Hunter discovered he had a tumour near his kidney during a routine checkup at Perth Children's Hospital. The boy is now part of the 2026 Telethon campaign, wearing a high-visibility Supertee designed to match his father's work uniform.

Andrew Franks, a 53-year-old chef from Bury, was stabbed during an attack on Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation synagogue. He has won a Daily Mirror Pride of Britain Award for Outstanding Bravery for his actions during the incident, which the Manchester Evening News reports saved hundreds of people.

Lyft has agreed to pay $272.5 million to settle claims from California that it mislabeled drivers as independent contractors rather than employees, avoiding wage obligations. More than $237 million will be distributed to drivers affected by the misclassification. California's attorney general Rob Bonta called the settlement a 'landmark win for workers' and stated it was the largest wage theft settlement in the state's history. The lawsuit was filed in 2020 when the classification of gig economy workers remained unresolved. Ars Technica reports that critics say workers are still owed far more.

The Aunt Bessie's brand has unveiled a new logo featuring a younger woman to replace the traditional image of an older woman with tied hair stirring a bowl of batter. The company describes the change as a 'glow-up' with a 'more contemporary' and 'welcoming' character design. The brand said the refreshed Aunt Bessie remains 'a national treasure that families can trust'.

The government is considering scrapping a key disability benefit for under-25s as part of sweeping welfare reforms aimed at getting more people into work. The changes would be replaced with a multibillion-pound package of employment support. The proposals have already drawn criticism from some Labour MPs, who have warned the government against repeating mistakes made during previous welfare reform attempts.

The Pentagon is deploying a third aircraft carrier strike group to the Middle East, with the USS Theodore Roosevelt leaving San Diego on Sunday and expected to arrive by the end of November. The deployment includes 2,000 Marines and an amphibious force. By the end of November, three aircraft carriers and two amphibious landing groups will be positioned near Iran, bringing total US military presence in the region to potentially 50,000 to 60,000 troops. President Trump has indicated that increased military strikes against Iran are possible after the midterm elections. The deployment underscores escalating tensions between the US and Iran.

The US military is deploying approximately 9,000 troops to the Middle East aboard ships. This deployment comes as President Trump is considering new military strikes against Iran.

Enter Shikari are undertaking their biggest UK and EU headline arena tour, with a date at Nottingham Arena. The band will perform at the Nottingham venue as part of the extensive tour across the UK and Europe.

Senior Labour figures are privately expressing concern about Chancellor John Healey's approach to his upcoming budget, scheduled for later this month. Some insiders worry that lack of clarity about his intentions could trigger market turbulence, as the government faces challenges from volatile global financial markets and rising energy costs.

EU ministers are exploring new emergency migration measures to address irregular migration. Greece has proposed temporarily suspending asylum applications during crises, with support from Berlin and Vienna. The proposals also include setting up return hubs outside the EU and strengthening the border agency Frontex.

Pete Wicks is a TOWIE star with Essex roots who has built a career in television. He hosts the Staying Relevant podcast and is involved with Dogs' Trust charity work. He has been linked romantically with Olivia Attwood.

Lionel Messi has completed the takeover of CD Eldense, a second-tier Spanish football club. The Inter Miami star is now the majority shareholder. This is Messi's second club acquisition in Spain this year as he continues building a portfolio of football clubs.

Negotiations over pay and grading at Glasgow City Council are continuing over the weekend. Union UNISON has demanded the council permanently remove the threat of 'fire and rehire' from the talks.

The TSA has changed its policy to prohibit Travel Document Checkers from sitting while verifying passengers' boarding passes and identification documents at airport security checkpoints. The agency says the rule is intended to keep officers 'alert', but the union representing them says it ignores safety and 'common decency'.

Protesters are calling on Ireland to boycott its Nations League matches against Israel in opposition to Israel's actions in Gaza. The campaign targets the second of the two scheduled matches between the teams.

Pat Cummins' Australian cricket team, defending champions, will face India and Pakistan in their group at the 2027 World Cup. India were the opponents Australia defeated in the 2023 final.

Police are seeking three women after a woman in her 80s had her purse stolen near West Bromwich high street on August 25. Officers are appealing for information about the incident.

US President Donald Trump has rejected a ceasefire proposal from Iran. US officials say three aircraft carriers could be deployed to the Middle East by the end of October.

A shop worker in Derby was threatened with a machete during a robbery, with the attacker demanding money before fleeing. Derbyshire police have released CCTV images of a man they wish to speak to in connection with the incident.

The West Virginia Secondary Schools Activities Commission (WVSSAC) has issued sanctions against Chapmanville Regional High School following an investigation into its boys basketball program. The school's athletic programme has been placed on probation for two years.

Amber Guyger, a former Dallas police officer, has been granted parole after serving seven years of her ten-year sentence. She was convicted of murder in the 2018 killing of Botham Jean, a 26-year-old accountant. Guyger fatally shot Jean after mistaking his apartment for her own.

Thames Water apologised after a billing error saw £145,562 debited from a customer's bank account. Teacher Adam Bainbridge discovered the incorrect payment early on Thursday morning. The company has apologised to the family.

Wall Street has a busy week ahead with economic updates and details about the Federal Reserve's decision to raise interest rates at its last meeting. The week will include unemployment data and a consumer sentiment update alongside the Fed minutes.

The late architect Iwan Iwanoff's family home in Floreat has been listed for sale. The property is considered the pièce de résistance of his architectural portfolio.

Swanbourne Nedlands Surf Life Saving Club is preparing for its biggest season yet, driven by a significant surge in membership. Youth membership at the western suburbs club has doubled, bringing a new generation of young lifesavers to the organisation.

New York governor Kathy Hochul has appointed state attorney general Letitia James as special prosecutor to investigate an alleged gang rape at Cornell University involving seven fraternity members in 2024. Hochul said she had lost faith in the local district attorney's handling of the investigation. At a press conference, Hochul criticised how the woman at the centre of the case had been 'failed at every turn' by authorities including police and county prosecutors. James announced the investigation would be an active criminal probe. The case has attracted national attention and prompted scrutiny of New York state laws concerning allegations involving intoxicated victims.

Around 1.5 million Latvians are eligible to vote in a parliamentary election on 3 October, with Russia looming large over the campaign. Security fears and the economic cost of cutting ties with Moscow dominate the agenda. Latvia is not expected to shift its pro-Europe and pro-Ukraine trajectory, though coalition negotiations could be complex. Partial results are expected on Saturday evening, with preliminary official results due on Sunday.

David Sullivan, former co-chairman of West Ham, is suing the BBC for more than £150 million over historical allegations made in a Panorama investigation. Sullivan denies the claims.

West Midlands Ambulance Service accumulated 14 years of waiting time offloading patients into 21 regional hospitals. Data on the delays, ranked from worst to best performing hospitals, was presented in a report to councillors in Shropshire.

Federal agents arrested a California technology CEO accused of smuggling more than $300 million in restricted AI chips into China. The chips, made by Nvidia, are subject to export restrictions.

Arizona senators have introduced legislation to redesignate Chiricahua National Monument as a national park. The Chiricahua National Park Act has cleared Congress, and the bill now requires a presidential signature to become law, which would make Chiricahua Arizona's fourth national park.

Robbie McDaid, a striker with experience at Linfield and Glentoran, has joined Crusaders on a two-year contract. He is expected to add strength and quality to the Premiership side's squad.

A Tennessee death row inmate survived two doses of pentobarbital during a lethal injection. Court documents describe the execution drug as caustic and highly alkaline, causing severe tissue damage. Experts say the pentobarbital may not have reached fatal concentrations.

Canada is fast-tracking a west coast oil pipeline project, declaring it a matter of national interest. The move is designed to help the country diversify away from US trade dependence and represents a major test of Carney's pledges to global investors.

Pensioners are divided over the future of the triple lock, which guarantees pensions rise with inflation, earnings or 2.5 per cent, whichever is highest. Some support ending it, whilst others, including 68-year-old Tracy Birrell who survives on one meal a day, fear abolition would worsen their financial hardship.

Apple is reportedly developing a smart home camera that will not record video, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. Instead of capturing footage, the device will use AI to analyse activity in the home and provide users with text event descriptions. Gurman described it as 'the first mainstream video camera that's a home video security camera that doesn't give you any footage'.

The National Trust is inviting people to experience autumn through eight handpicked walking trails across Shropshire and the West Midlands.

A crash has left multiple roads near Llanfairfechan closed. The incident occurred on the evening of October 1.

Michael Wilson died aged two months at Royal Aberdeen Children's Hospital in October 2021. A doctor told the Fatal Accident Inquiry that had she known about the death of the baby's brother following cardiac surgery, she would have had Michael transferred to Glasgow.

A technology security expert has warned the government that its understanding of its own data systems is not adequate. The warning follows a Medicare AI hack incident.

A colleague of Beau Lamarre-Condon, a former police officer, says he asked her questions about basic police procedure weeks before his ex-partner was killed. The colleague said she was confused by the questions at the time.

The US job market has remained relatively strong despite multiple economic pressures including President Donald Trump's trade wars, persistent inflation and high interest rates. A conflict with Iran has driven up petrol prices, squeezing household budgets, yet employment figures continue to hold firm.

A rogue builder conned a couple out of £76,000 by repeatedly driving a woman to cashpoints and bullying her into making payments for work he never finished. The builder stood over the victim as she withdrew money, exploiting her vulnerability.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced his intention to scrap the state pension triple lock from 2030, replacing it with a 'double lock'. The triple lock guarantees that state pensions rise by the highest of 2.5 per cent, inflation or earnings growth. The government said Burnham will pass legislation to change the policy during this parliament, although the guarantee will remain in place until 2030. The announcement was made in his conference speech. Commentators disagreed on the implications: some welcomed the change, while City AM argued the move would not save money and that a national social care service represents a major expansion of state spending, with bond markets responding negatively.

Christa Pike's execution proceeded after a 31-year legal process. Colleen Slemmer's niece voiced frustration that the case had taken so long, saying it 'shouldn't have taken 31 years'.

A beautiful fall weekend is ahead with sunny skies and comfortable temperatures. No rain is expected, following a prolonged rainy stretch.

Larry Nassar, the former USA Gymnastics physician convicted of sexually abusing girls and women, has been removed from Michigan's sex offender registry. A Michigan Supreme Court ruling barred the retroactive application of the state's registration law, resulting in Nassar and approximately 20,000 other convicted sex offenders being removed from the list.

OpenAI has parted ways with three researchers after an internal investigation found they violated company protocols for handling sensitive information. The researchers allegedly shared confidential data with a third-party AI safety evaluation group. The Register reports the departures involved two safety researchers and a program manager. OpenAI denies the dismissals represent retaliation for raising concerns about the company's practices. Meanwhile, David Robinson, an OpenAI safety employee who wrote safety reports for major model releases, has resigned and is speaking out in The Atlantic about what he describes as the company's 'broken' culture.

A federal judge has dismissed antitrust lawsuits filed by Chegg and Penske Media Corporation, which accused Google of using its AI Overviews feature to drive away web traffic. US District Judge Amit Mehta ruled that the plaintiffs did not make a compelling case that Google was leveraging its search monopoly improperly through the AI feature.

The 2027 Good Beer Guide has highlighted pubs in Worcester and the Malvern area for their real ale and good beer offerings. Five pubs in Worcester and three in and around Malvern have been selected in the latest edition.

A sixth person has been arrested as part of an investigation into a suspected terror plot linked to RAF Fairford. The arrested man has subsequently been released on bail.

Israel's Supreme Court has unanimously overturned a decision by the Central Elections Committee to bar Arab parties from the upcoming parliamentary election. The ruling clears the way for the Ra'am party and Joint List to contest, potentially giving them a decisive role if the election results in a hung parliament. The court also reinstated Jewish Knesset member Ofer Cassif, though the Balad party's leader withdrew after pressure.

Downing Street issued a statement on Manchester City's Premier League financial charges, saying any wrongdoing must result in appropriate consequences and that no one is above the rules. Prime Minister Andy Burnham's earlier comments on the matter prompted calls to keep politics out of football.

Meghan Markle's lifestyle brand As Ever has released a limited edition advent calendar priced at $215 Australian dollars. The calendar contains 24 handcrafted chocolates and features a keepsake design inspired by the Sussexes' home in Montecito, California.

The Pittsburgh Steelers have cleared defensive back Jalen Ramsey and defensive tackle Yahya Black to play in their game against the Cleveland Browns on Thursday night. Both players were initially listed as questionable but were ultimately activated for the matchup.

A man has been jailed for 12 years after being found guilty of raping a woman and leaving her unconscious on a Derbyshire street. He had denied the charge during a jury trial.

Ben Key, the former First Sea Lord, has been stripped of his knighthood after an investigation found his conduct fell short of Royal Navy values and standards. Key was suspended in May 2025 following claims he had an affair with a junior female officer. He has accepted the outcome and acknowledged the need for accountability.

Michael Stewart, ranked world No 979, holds a joint lead at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship after shooting a first-round 65. Buchanan shares the lead with him. The tournament featured a strong field including Matt Fitzpatrick, Robert MacIntyre, Lee Westwood and Ian Poulter.

Joe Willock remains a target for other clubs despite recently breaking back into Newcastle's first team under manager Matthias Jaissle. The Shields Gazette reports Willock nearly joined Turkish club Besiktas in the summer before Jaissle renewed his commitment to Newcastle.

The former Slug & Lettuce in Croydon is up for grabs weeks after the popular cocktail bar closed its doors.

Lord Ian Botham will join the Walk for Hope Moor on October 11 to oppose plans for a 23-turbine wind farm on Hope Moor in North Yorkshire. The proposed Hope Moor Wind Farm would feature turbines 200 metres tall.

Republican Tom Tiffany, the nominee for Wisconsin governor, has raised more than $26 million during the past two months. Three billionaires have contributed over $24 million of that total.

A crash near Teesside Park on the A19 caused heavy rush hour delays near the Tees flyover. All lanes were later reopened.

Prince William recalled selling CDs at a 'dodgy car boot sale' during a visit to Skenfrith in Monmouthshire, Wales. A former customer reminded him of the part-time job he had as a young boy helping out at a country fair. The Prince of Wales joked he might take up the work again.

A'ja Wilson scored 36 points as the defending champion Las Vegas Aces defeated the Indiana Fever 94-83 in Game 3 to eliminate them from the first round. The four-time WNBA MVP played after the league declined to suspend or fine her following an incident with a fan in Game 2.

Ethiopia has closed its embassy in Eritrea and declared ten Eritrean diplomats persona non grata, citing Eritrea's 'direct and indirect acts of hostility'. Eritrea responded by severing all diplomatic ties with Ethiopia. The diplomatic rupture occurs amid conflict in Ethiopia's northern region.

Life continues outside a home renovation project. People undergoing renovations still need to show up for work, manage school runs for their children and maintain their other off-site commitments.

Sony has launched Quick Spectral Super Resolution (QSSR), a new AI upscaling technology for the standard PS5 console. The technology is the result of Sony's Project Amethyst work with AMD. Marvel's Wolverine and Ghost of Yōtei are the first games to support the feature, though tech analysts report that the quality improvements vary between titles.

A car burst into flames on a road near Acaster Malbis, close to York. Emergency crews were called to the scene.

Democrats are expanding their target map to include eight additional Republican House seats as the election approaches on 3 November. Multiple outlets report that Democrats have a surprisingly positive outlook and indicators suggest they are favoured to take back control of the House. Republicans are targeting 10 Democrat-held seats, though some reporting describes Republican polling as bleak.

A prolific shop thief who targeted Worthing stores has been jailed after stealing more than £6,800. Sussex Police confirmed the conviction.

Shopify has launched Canvas, a new site builder that allows merchants to create and customise their online stores by chatting with an AI agent called Sidekick. Changes are displayed in real time as users interact with the tool.

Puerto Rico has implemented a record electric rate as outages persist and the power grid faces ongoing challenges. The increase reflects rising demand and costs across the U.S. territory's electrical system.

Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage following a fatal collision on the A66 this morning involving an Audi car and an HGV. The force is seeking information from anyone who saw the crash or has relevant video evidence.

A Hartlepool house has been closed following months of drug activity, violence and anti-social behaviour. Teesside magistrates granted a three-month closure order after police executed two drug warrants at the address.

A teacher discovered that Thames Water had debited £145,562 from his bank account on Thursday morning due to a billing error. The north London family was left distressed by the unexpected large debit.

Armed police responded to reports of a machete attack in Boscombe Chine Gardens in Bournemouth, Dorset, at around 12.40pm on Thursday. One man was taken to hospital with head injuries. A suspect was arrested and taken away in a van from a nearby Home Office-run migrant hotel.

The Women's Tennis Association has announced that all combined WTA 1000 tournaments will award equal prize money to men and women from 2027, with the Italian Open and other major events joining the rest of the category in offering the same payouts. WTA chair Valerie Camillo branded the development as a 'major milestone for tennis'.

The average long-term US mortgage rate has jumped to 7.28%, its highest level in nearly three years. The rise reflects broader trends in US interest rates.

Freestyle swimming duo Lani Pallister and Sam Short have won five titles between them at Australia's national short course championships.

Hull City's Tigers Trust charity has unveiled a £2m vision to upgrade West Park's community sports facilities. The plans include refurbishing and extending the Tigers Trust Arena and reopening outdoor artificial football pitches that closed during the pandemic.

England face Croatia in a Nations League fixture on Saturday at 5pm BST in Rijeka, with the match held behind closed doors following a UEFA ruling. Croatia was punished for crowd disturbances before and during a previous defeat against France in Paris. The Daily Mail reports that thousands of children will attend despite the closed-doors ruling, whilst other sources indicate England fans are banned from attending. The two sides previously met in the 2018 World Cup semi-final, which Croatia won, though England have since won their last three matches against Croatia. Manager Thomas Tuchel has made five changes to the England team.

Police in Oxford, Mississippi responded to a suspected overdose involving a 22-year-old who was revived. Authorities said the incident is unrelated to two recent deaths of Ole Miss students. The New York Post reports the person had 'synthetic kratom products' in possession.

Two Louisiana Tech students have been arrested by Ruston Police following an incident that occurred over the weekend. The arrests relate to a racial slur incident, though specific details of the charges are not provided.

A 14-year-old boy has been reported missing from the Wantage area in Oxfordshire. No further details about the disappearance have been reported.

Lancashire's Police and Crime Commissioner has called for more police forces to stop reselling seized e-bikes and e-scooters, citing 'serious injuries and fatalities'. Seizures have risen 83 per cent in one year, and the commissioner says the vehicles should be kept away from criminals. He has also welcomed Government plans to regulate e-scooters.

England have been drawn in Group B with South Africa and New Zealand for the 2027 men's 50-over Cricket World Cup in Africa, avoiding defending champions Australia and world number one-ranked India in the group stage. Australia and India have instead been drawn together and will face each other in the tournament's opening match. India and Pakistan have also been grouped together. The tournament will take place in South Africa next year.

The Senedd has rejected a Reform motion calling for Wales to scrap its default 20mph speed limits. The vote means Wales's policy of setting 20mph as the default limit in built-up areas will remain.

An Aston Villa summer signing has vowed to continue battling for playing opportunities despite limited chances so far. The defender remains committed to earning more game time.

A Devon museum has been closed for nearly two years whilst a legal wrangle over its future continues. Protest signs have appeared on the doors. One outlet reports that progress is 'painfully slow'.

North Yorkshire Council has defended its decision to invite a speaker who claimed the Virgin Mary 'wore a hijab' to give a presentation to council staff. The council stood by the invitation despite the controversial claim made during the event.

A teenage girl has been seriously injured after being hit by a van on a major Black Country road in the Black Country. The road remains partially closed, causing delays during rush hour.

Chinese hackers, identified as TA419, used deceptive tactics to impersonate real figures including a former White House AI official and an Anthropic executive. The attacks involved invitations to a fake AI policy advisory committee designed to compromise targets.

A 54-year-old pedestrian died Thursday morning after being struck by an SUV in a northeast Sioux Falls parking lot, according to police. The Sioux Falls Police Department is investigating the crash, which emergency services responded to around 6:20 a.m.

Hits Radio Live is coming to the bp pulse LIVE arena next month, featuring pop music performances.

Paul Raynor, assistant coach at League Two club Bristol Rovers, has been diagnosed with bowel cancer after doctors discovered a tumour. Raynor says the cancer has not spread to any major organs and his chances of recovery are high. He plans to remain in his coaching role.

Celebrity Traitors returns tonight with a £100,000 prize. Among the contestants are Michael Sheen, James Blunt and Joe Lycett, who have links to North Wales.

Andrew Franks, a security guard, was repeatedly stabbed while confronting a knife-wielding attacker at Heaton Park synagogue in Manchester on Yom Kippur. He had been called in at the last minute and managed to trip the attacker while warning worshippers to lock doors, potentially saving hundreds. He has won a Mirror Pride of Britain Award for his actions.

A Norwich man has been sentenced to 14 months in prison for causing his four-week-old son head injuries during a drunken outburst in 2023. The child was taken to hospital following the incident.

A planned overnight visitor levy in North Yorkshire could be the 'straw that breaks the camel's back', a North Yorkshire MP has warned. The MP's concern suggests the tax could tip struggling tourism businesses over the edge.

Police are investigating a reported sexual assault in York city centre on Wednesday evening. Officers are appealing for information from the public about the incident.

A four-vehicle crash caused major delays on the M3 southbound from Junction 9 near Winchester on Thursday, October 1. Queues built from Winchester to Southampton during rush hour.

Rui Pinto, the Portuguese computer hacker who released documents leading to the Premier League's investigation into Manchester City, is to lose his witness protection status. He claims he has received multiple death threats and faces a serious risk of assassination. His lawyers will appeal the decision by Portuguese authorities. Pinto, who founded the Football Leaks website, says he is preparing to leave Portugal and may go into hiding for an indefinite period. He has launched a crowdfunding campaign and is understood to be willing to help UK authorities with their legal case against Manchester City in exchange for protection.

A chemical manufacturer has announced plans to close its Grangemouth site in Falkirk, resulting in the loss of nearly 400 jobs. The company intends to cease all operations at the facility.

Blackpool RNLI volunteers rescued a person from the sea in rough conditions with crashing waves. Officials said the volunteers' quick actions saved the person's life.

Warner Goodman has expanded its Corporate team to meet growing demand for business legal services across Hampshire and the surrounding areas.

Police are hunting for a wanted sex offender with links to Cumbria, Edinburgh and Glasgow. The man broke a court order and failed to appear at court.

The Chancellor has summoned UK bank chiefs as the banking industry voices concerns about the prospect of tax increases on lenders.

The average long-term US mortgage rate has risen to 7.28%, its highest level in nearly three years. The rate remained above 7% this week.

A woman has died after falling from the UNCLE building in Elephant and Castle, south London. The Metropolitan Police cordoned off the area after being called at about 9.30am on Thursday. The same 45-storey building saw a couple and their nine-year-old son fall to their deaths just months before. Residents are reported to be shaken by the latest incident.

A 21-year-old professional Fortnite player, Cody Conrod, is giving computers to young gamers and plans to expand the initiative through a new fund. Conrod dropped out of eighth grade to pursue esports professionally.

Ryan Roslansky, who led LinkedIn before being promoted to head Microsoft's Office division and then Teams, is leaving the company after nearly 18 years. His departure follows other recent executive exits at Microsoft, including gaming head Phil Spencer and Rajesh Jha, who previously led Office.

Harthill Sports Centre is operating at an ongoing financial shortfall, with income failing to cover its running and maintenance costs. Plans to develop business units at the centre have faced objections.

An Oswaldtwistle woman is on trial accused of sexual offences against a teenage boy. The teenager claims she showed him how to kiss before they had sex, and told him to keep it secret. The woman, Kirsty Slater, denies the allegations, telling the jury the claims are '100 per cent false'.

James Walker, who came through Charlton Athletic's academy and played for England youth, has died aged 38. He suffered a cardiac arrest in 2019 whilst teaching a PE class. Southend United, his former club, has confirmed his death and announced a minute's applause tribute.

Republic of Ireland are playing Austria at home in their third Nations League fixture. The match will be broadcast on television and available to stream online.

A specialist helicopter has installed a new television antenna at Sudbury transmitter, which serves 1.5 million people across the region. The installation required nine separate helicopter lifts to complete the upgrade work.

President Trump dismissed low poll ratings as 'fake numbers' in an interview with Time magazine. He also refused to rule out declaring a state of emergency before the midterms and deflected responsibility for remarks about the Iran war, blaming the media for reporting his comments about the conflict's length. Trump told Time he did not think peace with Iran was possible.

Brent Clayton has been found guilty of killing his younger brother Simon after punching him during a drunken playfight at a social club. Clayton told police he had 'chinned' his brother during the incident.

An Emirates flight from Dubai to London declared a mid-air emergency whilst at 40,000 feet and diverted to Frankfurt. MyLondon reports that a passenger experienced a sudden emergency during the flight.

A crash on the A12 near Capel St Mary closed the southbound road on 1 October after a driver became trapped and was rescued by firefighters. An air ambulance attended the incident and the driver was taken to hospital. Separate incidents also caused disruption on the A14, the B1332 near Bungay, and the A143 between Ixworth and Stanton.

Plymouth Argyle head coach Tom Cleverley says midfielder Bradley Ibrahim deserves a chance to start after his recent performances. On-loan Leyton Orient midfielder Tyreeq Bakinson cannot play for Argyle against his parent club on Saturday.

Leicester City have signed Republic of Ireland midfielder Will Smallbone on a three-year contract. He reunites with former Southampton manager Russell Martin at the club.

The Hope Network has received a $600,000 federal grant to expand mental health awareness and suicide prevention training across Michigan. The funding will support the organisation's efforts to increase mental health services and suicide prevention initiatives across the state.

Finalists have been announced for the 2027 Visit York Tourism Awards.

Charges against Olympic canoeist David Hearn over vandalism to the Reflecting Pool have been permanently dismissed by a judge. Prosecutors had asked for the charges to be dropped after determining the damage was caused by a contractor's botched installation rather than by Hearn.

Crude oil exports from the Strait of Hormuz have largely returned to levels seen before the outbreak of the Iran war. Oil producers and the shipping industry have found alternative ways of moving fuel out of the Middle East, including pipeline exports, ship-to-ship transfers and shuttle tankers, with US military assistance supporting some vessels. However, flows of refined products such as diesel remain constrained.

A woman in her 70s has been left with life-threatening injuries following a crash on a major A-road. A van driver has been arrested in connection with the incident.

A bid to protect Bristol's Turbo Island as a 'town or village green' has been rejected, ending a two-year campaign over the Stokes Croft corner. Inspectors said the application lacked evidence of legal pastimes taking place on the land.

Police have released images of seven youths they want to identify following alleged violent disorder at Burnley Manchester Road railway station after a match. British Transport Police are appealing to the public for help identifying those involved.

Romain Saiss returned to Molineux alongside Ruben Neves. He was impressed by what he saw from Wolves during his visit.

Billy Sharp, formerly of Doncaster Rovers and Sheffield United, has joined the Baller League rather than move to another EFL club. He will return to Sheffield United's Bramall Lane this weekend for a charity event.

Several UEFA Nations League matches are scheduled, including Belgium versus Turkey, Croatia versus England, Hungary versus Georgia, Ukraine versus Northern Ireland, and Spain versus Czech Republic. England are seeking a second consecutive victory, while Northern Ireland aim to extend their unbeaten record.

Bus passengers in Oxford were left waiting for buses delayed by roadworks in Abingdon.

Players from Thorpe Hamlet, Scratby, Attleborough and Surlingham all won prize money in the September 2026 Postcode Lottery draw.

The reconstructed M27 Junction 10 in Hampshire is set to reopen fully earlier than originally planned. The new all-moves junction will provide drivers with complete access after more than a year of reconstruction works.

The King's Head in Magdalen Street, Norwich, has been named among the best pubs in the UK. The pub has a history spanning more than 300 years.

Kanzah Anyabwile, a Norfolk woman, faces charges of racist abuse, harassment and obstruction following a dispute at Heathrow Airport. The nature of the incident and further details have not been disclosed in the reports.

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A new series of Celebrity Traitors will feature 21 famous faces competing at Ardross Castle in Scotland. The outlets provide no further details about the series, its start date, contestants or format changes.

Police are searching for a wanted man who is understood to have links to Norwich. No further details about the man's identity or the nature of the search have been disclosed.

Stockton Council did not receive any profit share from the Globe theatre last year, councillors were told. Deputy leader Councillor Paul Rowling described the theatre as a 'key asset' that has 'put the town back on the map', suggesting the council values the venue's contribution to the area beyond financial returns.

A man was seriously injured in a gang attack near Prince of Wales Road in Norwich two months ago. Police are continuing their investigation but have provided no updates on the case.

A petition to save maternity services at Daisy Hill Hospital in Newry has gained almost 10,000 signatures. Local campaigners and politicians are opposing plans to transfer the service to Craigavon Hospital. A public meeting drew a large crowd expressing concern that expectant mothers would face lengthy travel during labour.

David Beckham has launched a new BOSS By Beckham fashion collection featuring luxury knitwear and tailoring with a distinctly British autumn and winter style.

Paramount CEO David Ellison has decided that Mark Thompson will continue running CNN after the Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition closes. Bari Weiss will not have a role at CNN for now, though reports suggest the possibility of her eventually gaining authority there remains open.

Prisoners released early from HMP Leeds have outlined their plans for their first day out of prison. One prisoner expressed a desire to find work and make their family proud, whilst another stated they planned to visit KFC.

Members of the public are being urged to comment on plans for hundreds of homes on the edge of Norwich. The Eastern Daily Press also reports that locals in Burnham Market have objected to proposals to earmark land for new homes in their village.

The Robert Kett pub in Wymondham, owned by Greene King, is seeking a new landlord two years after it last changed hands in 2024. The reasons for the search have not been disclosed.

US stocks have opened lower as investors watched United States Treasury yields surge to multi-decade highs.

A crossbreed dog described as 'big bouncy' and having a 'puppy at heart' is being cared for at Dogs Trust in Snetterton, Norfolk, after being found as a stray. The shelter is seeking active owners willing to provide the dog with a permanent home.

Worcestershire County Council has put its former County Hall site on the market following the building's closure in June 2024. The 16.6-acre property is being sold with the aim of bringing it back into use.

Police officers and ambulance staff forced entry to a home in County Down after receiving an emergency call about a woman in labour. The newborn baby was found non-responsive and both mother and child were rushed to hospital.

Ross Kemp has admitted to experiencing imposter syndrome while appearing on BBC's The Celebrity Traitors, which also features Michael Sheen, Richard E Grant and Miranda Hart.

Bridgwater Town Council is launching a full review into animal welfare concerns raised at this year's Bridgwater Fair, following reports about the horse market. The council described the circumstances as 'unprecedented'. The historic outdoor travelling funfair is being investigated after receiving an unusual number of complaints about animal sales.

Retail giant Boots could be taken over by Primark owners the Weston family in a £7bn deal. The takeover would affect 16 Boots stores across Suffolk.

A bank card has been stolen from a family on holiday in Scarborough.

Australia have recalled batter Nic Maddinson for the first Test against South Africa after he recovered from testicular cancer. Maddinson was diagnosed in April 2025 but made a comeback later that year. His recall follows an abdominal strain suffered by Cameron Green, which has left Green's availability for the series opener in doubt.

The Beacon Museum is offering magic, animal encounters and crafts in October. The programme includes science activities alongside other family attractions.

Robert Homans, a veteran, had a £10,000 drug debt to what his family described as 'very nasty people' before his death. The revelation emerged at a pre-inquest review held at Worcestershire Coroners Court on 30 September.

The WTA Tour has announced equal prize money at major events including the Italian Open from 2027, marking what it describes as a major milestone for gender equality in tennis.

Artificial intelligence is being deployed to improve breast cancer detection. In Mexico, AI is helping to overcome long waits and a shortage of specialists in cancer screening. Dr. Elizabeth Comen, an oncologist specialising in breast cancer, has discussed how the new AI tool is being used for diagnoses.

Chloé unveiled its latest collection at Paris Fashion Week, featuring lingerie, lace and fishermen's coats. The show comes as luxury brands face a tougher market.

Prince Harry has told military chiefs in Brussels that leaving the armed forces left him feeling lost. The Duke of Sussex made the admission during a virtual address to the NATO Military Committee at its headquarters.

A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after reports of a fight near a pub in Bromley. No further details about the incident have been reported.

A Series 2 Celebrity Traitors contestant has shared their approach to playing the BBC hit show. They described using an 'analytical' strategy alongside what they called a 'back pocket' tactic, though the outlets provided no further detail on what these methods entailed.

The first major free downloadable content update for 007 First Light is now available, offering over 700 fixes and improvements alongside new features including New Game Plus mode, Photo Mode, and additional playable content such as Aston Martin missions.

Dame Shan Morgan intends to step down as chair of Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. She will remain in post for the next five months until March, continuing to lead the board as the trust develops its next strategic plan.

The British Museum closed its Bayeux Tapestry exhibition early on Wednesday, turning away hundreds of visitors who held valid tickets. The closure followed a private corporate function sponsored by Samsung to mark the launch of the museum's Korea exhibition. Ticket holders, some of whom had travelled from abroad specifically to see the 11th-century tapestry, queued for up to an hour before being refused entry. The museum issued a second apology after the incident. The Daily Mail reports that Chancellor John Healey attended a gala dinner at the event.

A cottage in Whitburn is for sale. The property features an open plan layout and a garden.

Comedian Miranda Hart is taking part in the second series of Celebrity Traitors. She is known for her self-titled sitcom and her role in Call the Midwife.

Stowe House will host limited tours this autumn to show visitors rarely seen rooms and allow them to observe conservation work in action.

Gordon Ramsay has spoken about the 'hardest job' in an admission. The chef did not provide further details in the available reporting.

Councillors have backed a public consultation on pedestrianising one of Ripon's historic streets, following a long-running debate over the proposal. The consultation is now set to be requested.

Thames Valley Police has refused to provide data about overseas working, citing risks. The force has not disclosed what specific risks led to the refusal.

An established York retailer has received approval to open a new venture in a medieval building. The decision marks a green light for the retailer's expansion plans in the historic property.

Parking charges will increase by ten per cent in January, a significantly smaller rise than originally planned. The council reduced the increase after receiving feedback from thousands of local residents.

Regional newspapers have compiled lists of the cheapest petrol and diesel prices at local garages in Blackburn, Burnley and Preston, drawing on data from petrolprices.com.

Powys county councillors are being asked to oppose planned cuts to community hospital beds in the county. A consultation on the Powys health board's plan will run until January. A senior opposition councillor has criticised the cuts as part of the broader 'Sustainable Powys' programme, though the council leader has defended the vision.

An anti-racism march is planned in Oxford to oppose an Oxfordshire Patriots protest. Communities are uniting to counter what they describe as far-right, anti-migrant hate.

The government has released 700 prisoners early to tackle overcrowding in the prison system. Prisoners thanked Prime Minister Andy Burnham as they left jail.

An independent review has concluded that Travelodge fundamentally failed a woman who was assaulted in her room after hotel staff gave a man a key card to access it. The review found the hotel chain treated the woman in a disgraceful manner.

The county mayor has said North Yorkshire's bus transport is 'broken'. Leaders have approved £3.5 million for a full bus franchising assessment, though council members have warned against taxpayers subsidising 'empty buses' under any new system.

Ex-Formula 1 team principal Christian Horner has denied rumours of a secret meeting with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. Horner spoke out against the reports of the alleged gathering.

A council has refused a proposal to build a pub and two shops at Heathfield caravan park, which accommodates 150 caravans on site. The development plan for the 141-pitch facility was turned down by the local authority.

Plans for an 8,500-plot Muslim burial ground on the edge of Peterborough have been resubmitted after being withdrawn earlier this year. The revised proposal involves a burial ground on 1.73 hectares of land in Sutton.

King Charles III was reportedly told he 'cannot get in touch with a friend' who he was concerned about. The circumstances and identity of the friend are not disclosed in available reports.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has reclassified Oahe Dam, north of Pierre and Fort Pierre on the Missouri River, as very high risk—the worst possible rating in its internal system. The Corps is launching a multi-year safety study to strengthen the 64-year-old structure.

Oxfordshire Formula 1 team Alpine has turned an £8 million profit in 2025 after reporting a loss the year before, according to new accounts.

The much-loved Tap on the Tutt pub in Boroughbridge is to close for over five weeks to undergo a full transformation.

Twenty-one celebrities will take part in a new series of Celebrity Traitors, filmed at Ardross Castle in Scotland. The exact start date and full lineup details have not been confirmed in the available reports.

A developer has resubmitted plans to build 62 homes near Titchfield Haven nature reserve after a previous proposal was rejected. Bargate Homes claims improvements have been made to the new plans, but concerns remain about the development.

Worthing Crematorium could close for at least six months if Adur and Worthing councils decide to replace its gas-powered cremators with electric alternatives. The decarbonisation project could cost millions of pounds.

A thief has struck at the Waterstones bookshop in York. No further details about the theft have been reported by either outlet.

A 19-year-old man has been jailed after being found in possession of a knife and cocaine in Norwich. Both outlets report the same basic facts of the case, though neither provides further detail on sentencing length or specific circumstances.

A Chesterfield letting agent has been fined £8,600 after breaching new legislation introduced earlier this year. The agent evicted residents who made a complaint and was also in breach of the Renters' Rights Act.

Plans for a new direct rail service connecting Brighton and Newcastle via London Gatwick have progressed after Grand Central secured four trains for the route. The new service would create one of England's longest direct rail connections.

SpaceX launched four astronauts to the International Space Station on Thursday from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. The crew comprises two American NASA astronauts, one Canadian and one Russian cosmonaut, who will spend up to six months aboard the orbiting laboratory. The launch had been delayed three weeks to repair the capsule's fuel system, and thick clouds threatened the countdown before conditions cleared for liftoff. The Dragon spacecraft docked with the ISS in 7 hours and 55 minutes, setting a new US speed record. One crew member's wife is expecting to give birth during his mission, The Guardian reports.

A federal judge has permanently dismissed vandalism charges against former Olympian David Hearn related to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool and barred the Department of Justice from refiling them. Judge Todd Edelman cited 'exceptional circumstances' in his ruling. The decision prevents the Trump administration from pursuing prosecution despite President Trump's pressure on federal prosecutors. The case involved allegations that Hearn had damaged the pool's peeling coating. The judge rejected efforts to revive the charges as 'simply fanciful'.

New York City has implemented a 'click-to-cancel' rule, effective Thursday, that requires businesses to make cancelling subscriptions as straightforward as signing up. The city now allows residents to submit complaints to the government about recurring subscription fees. The rule joins similar laws already adopted by several other jurisdictions.

Darlaston boxer Ben Whittaker fights Conor Wallace at the Utilita Arena in Birmingham this Saturday in what multiple outlets describe as the biggest night of his career so far. The bout is seen as a stepping stone towards a world title shot.

The Merchant's at Sloans, a new immersive dining experience, has opened in Glasgow city centre following a £500,000 investment. The venue offers theatre, Scottish food and cocktails.

A research project has announced the discovery of a man-made wooden ship at a site believed to be Noah's Ark's final resting place. The finding was revealed through an underground scan of the alleged location.

Professional headshots function as virtual handshakes, introducing people and their ideas to wide audiences. They help convey the image someone wants to present to potential clients, collaborators and employers.

Magistrates at courts in Lancaster, Blackburn, Burnley and Preston have dealt with cases involving people from the Lancaster and Morecambe area.

A much-loved pub at Dringhouses in York has reopened its doors following refurbishment with a brand new appearance.