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Garvaghy Road residents fail in bid to challenge Drumcree decision

Judges said their decision was confined to the lawfulness of the decision, not in deciding whether or not the march should occur.

Police update on Yorkshire Wildlife Park tiger attack as victim 'was there alone'

South Yorkshire Police have given an update on the horror attack at Yorkshire Wildlife Park that saw a man mauled to death after climbing into the tiger enclosure

Zverev secures year-end number one ranking as Alcaraz loses

Alexander Zverev is guaranteed to finish his 2026 season as the world number one after Carlos Alcaraz suffers a surprise defeat in Shanghai.

Fridges in French supermarkets hit by cyber attack

Hundreds of stores were targeted by the overnight hack, which spoiled fresh and frozen food estimated to be worth millions of euros.

Hincapie and Zubimendi injured in post-match training session

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says it is "far from ideal" that Piero Hincapie and Martin Zubimendi were injured in a post-match training session.

Expert drops chilling theory on what tiger was doing during fatal Yorkshire zoo attack

An expert has revealed a chilling theory behind why an Amur tiger mauled a man to death after he leapt into an enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park, near Doncaster

Immigration agents search Democratic congresswoman Ilhan Omar's home

Omar was first elected to Congress in 2018, and is an outspoken critic of President Donald Trump.

Pupil arrested after two teachers shot at French school

A 14-year-old was detained after the middle-school principal and teacher were injured.

Tom Cruise film Digger forecast to become one of Hollywood's biggest flops

The film dropped by around 60% in its second weekend, and could become one of Hollywood's biggest flops.

Donald Trump has found a new culprit for rising oil prices but surely no-one with a brain is buying this … are they?

If it wasn’t so depressing, it’d be almost impressive how many different corners of the world Donald Trump has managed to smear with a permanent orange skidmark. What started as a quick “excursion” (his incorrect word, not ours) into Iran has turned into a global catastrophe. Americans can’t afford gas, Iranians can’t live freely, and […]

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Saudi minister vows 'serious response' to Houthi attacks on airports

It comes after the armed group hit Riyadh's international airport and another facility, killing 13 people, in a significant escalation.

Reform pledges to suspend UK's asylum system for up to five years

All asylum applications would be rejected and existing ones voided, with all claimants marked for deportation.

‘What’s the most British song ever?’ – 22 contenders for the alternative UK national anthem

God Save the King and Jerusalem are the sort of tunes people go for when thinking of songs that best represent the UK. But, let’s be honest, they’re a bit old fashioned, and nobody knows all the words. So what should we have instead? What piece of music stirs our patriotic hearts and sums up […]

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An American was super-excited about being able to eat in his self-driving Tesla and these Europeans brought him magnificently down to earth

If you’re not wholly convinced about the life-changing benefits of a self-driving car, then maybe this will change your mind. It’s a video by one especially excited American who was over the moon that his self-driving Tesla enabled him to eat whilst on the go. Quite the banquet in fact, by the looks of it. […]

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Normandy veteran Henry Rice dies aged 100

Henry Rice, from Cranleigh, Surrey, was a signalman who served off Normandy in the days after D-Day.

Schoolboy knife attacker texted 'sorry' to mum

The mother of a boy accused of attempted murder at a high school gives evidence at his trial.

Former Irish Olympic swimming coach jailed over indecent assaults

A former Irish Olympic swimming coach has been jailed for indecently assaulting four girls and the attempted rape of one of them.

AI minister warns 'likely' UK's cyber defences will be breached

Kanishka Narayan said the government will use advanced AI to strengthen the UK against cyber attacks.

‘What ‘thing’ from the 80s or 90s would the younger generation not believe?’ – 23 ways the world has massively changed

The ‘post-internet’ age is defined as starting in the mid-2000s, when digital technology stopped being novel and became an ordinary and integral part of daily life. For the people born after the beginning of this brave new epoch, the time before can seem as strange and fascinating as medieval times. And it was only 30 […]

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Pete Hegseth was asked when the war with Iran would end and the eye-bulging fury of his non-answer revealed way more than he intended

Nobody knows when the war between the United States and Iran will end. Especially the current White House Administration. Donald Trump and his team of Maga morons can’t even decide what to call the conflict in the Middle East, let alone share a coherent strategy or timeline. So when Pete Hegseth took time out of […]

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Wildlife park closed for third day after tiger attack

Yorkshire Wildlife Park remains shut after a man was fatally attacked by a tiger on Saturday.

Andy Burnham slams 'abhorrent' plan to livestream US firing squad execution

The PM has hit out at Donald Trump's 'abhorrent' plan to livestream a military firing squad execution, saying Britain does not stand for such moves

Wildlife park fatal tiger attack - what we know so far

A recap on what we know about the attack which left a man dead at Yorkshire Wildlife Park.

Russell Brand appears in court for start of rape trial

The 51-year-old actor and comedian denies charges of rape and sexual assault against six women.

Elon Musk tried to big up Grok on Twitter and was given a brutal lesson in online safety and it was just magnificent

Never let it be said that Elon Musk isn’t anything but the sharpest tool in the box, right? Well, kind of. Because Donald Trump’s best friend/worst enemy (delete according to the time of day) has been on Twitter begging up his AI tool Grok and it’s ability – checks notes – to choose your children’s […]

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US Homeland Security chief defends plan to livestream execution by firing squad

Markwayne Mullin rejects concerns that livestreaming the execution of convicted killer Nidal Hasan could fuel radicalisation or make him a martyr.

Why is it so hard to fight the Houthis?

Security correspondent Frank Gardner explains how the Iran-backed Houthis' precision strikes and guerrilla tactics have made it difficult for Saudi forces to gain the upper hand.

Key suggests Carse can return as England reveal contract list

Director of cricket Rob Key believes Brydon Carse can play for England again, despite an ongoing investigation into an incident outside a Derby nightclub in August.

Man denies racist murder of scientist as trial date set

A man has denied the racially-aggravated murder of a scientist in Dundee.

Daniel Kinahan's lawyers to apply for bail in due course, court hears

He is charged with directing the activities of a criminal organisation between 18 October 2015 and 6 April 2017.

Alleged Irish crime boss Daniel Kinahan will 'vehemently defend' himself in court and apply for bail

Alleged Irish crime boss Daniel Kinahan will "vehemently defend" the case against him and plans to seek bail, his solicitor says.

102 times Bob Mortimer proved he is the absolute master of naming cats

Back in 2016 the living legend that is Bob Mortimer started ‘selling’ surreal cat names on Twitter as a running joke to amuse his followers. They were so popular that in 2018 Bob partnered with the Cats Protection charity and visited their adoption centres, personally naming dozens of real rescue cats such as Lacey Bedspread, […]

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A White House reporter shared an especially revealing video of the crowd at Trump’s latest campaign event in Tennessee and people loved him for it

Donald Trump’s been off on the campaign trail again in a bid to offset some of the losses the Republicans will surely suffer in the November midterms. It remains to be seen how much he’s actually helping, obviously, but in the meantime enjoy this particular White House reporter’s video of this event in Tennessee. And […]

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'Cruel' trolls slammed after mocking man killed in Yorkshire Wildlife Park tiger attack

Twisted online ghouls mocking a man mauled to death in a tiger attack at Yorkshire Wildlife Park have been blasted by a furious politician and a TV pundit

‘What was your last interaction with an absolute jobsworth?’ – 21 petty people obsessed with sticking to the rules

Wanting to do a good job is one thing. But sticking to the rules so obsessively that you ruin someone else’s day is quite another. Over on the AskUK subreddit they’ve been discussing people who enjoy using their limited authority to be incredibly unhelpful after Vegannually shared their own example… What was your last interaction […]

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‘Is there a death in a film that makes you laugh?’ – 17 darkly comical demises

Cinema is full of profound, heart-wrenching demises which are capable of turning audiences into blubbering wrecks. It also has its fair share of on-screen deaths which aren’t quite so affecting. Some of them are unintentionally rather hilarious. Twitter user M.T.Grave asked their followers for examples of the latter and the replies certainly didn’t disappoint. Is […]

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Inquiry to be held into death of paedophile ex-football coach who was extradited from Vietnam

A fatal accident inquiry is to be held into the death of a former football coach and teacher who was jailed for abusing boys after being extradited from Vietnam.

There’s a new Press Secretary in the White House …but it’s not that easy to tell – 18 favourite reactions to the koincidences

Former White House intern and legal advisor to Trump Media, Katie Zacharia, has been announced as the successor to the outgoing White House Press Secretary, Karoline Leavitt. She seems thrilled – or, to put it another way, lost in a rabbit hole of sycophancy. Thank you to President Trump for the distinguished privilege of serving […]

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Oldest covered food market in Paris destroyed in fire

Paris' oldest covered food ‌market has been "completely destroyed” after a fire broke out in the early hours of Monday morning, authorities said.

Women's billion-dollar boom leaves players behind, says Fifpro

Women's football is on course to become a billion-dollar industry, but many professional players are still earning low wages, working on insecure contracts and experiencing rising psychological stress, a Fifpro survey indicates.

20 tricky questions kids ask parents that leave mums and dads stumped

Parents field an average of six tricky questions a day – and a quarter are simply too difficult to answer

‘Who is your favourite example of positive masculinity?’ – 23 men who are the polar opposite of toxic

There is a lot of talk about what it means to be a man these days, and the ones that shout the loudest tend to be the worst. And also, interestingly enough, the ones that end up in prison. However, there are plenty of fantastic chaps out there, and they rarely get the recognition they […]

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Judge orders pro-Trump ads paid for by taxpayers be taken off air

A judge has ordered Donald Trump's administration to stop airing taxpayer-funded TV adverts featuring the president which have been criticised as political propaganda.

An American questioned non-Americans’ attitude to school shootings and these people not from America were only too happy to put them right

To Twitter now – no, stick with us – where an American was keen to ask why people not from America mocked the school shootings which happen in the US with predictable and horrific regularity. why do non americans find school shooting jokes so funny — francine / russell (@hurryupndwaste) October 10, 2026 And these […]

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Donald Trump just openly mocked these Magas to their face and their response only made it funnier (and so much more humiliating)

There’s nothing Donald Trump enjoys more than talking nonsense in front of a crowd of adoring Magas (even though those crowds appear to be dwindling faster than global diesel supplies). Trump is well aware by now that he can get away with tossing off any old rubbish and they will accept it without question. Except […]

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How to avoid getting stung if you miss credit card payments

People are increasingly falling behind on credit card repayments, so here's the best way to get debt advice.

Richard Bacon just magnificently owned this Reform UK-er on Newsnight and it’s a minute and a bit very well spent

As you might already have read elsewhere, two senior Reform UK officials have been cleared of breaking laws that ban foreign donations after an investigation by … Reform UK. The party published a 27 page report exonerating its head of policy James Orr and Nigel Farage’s press adviser, Dan Jukes, following that Channel 4 News […]

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This heckler was thrown out of Trump’s rally, and gained instant legendary status for her unashamedly NSFW exit

Donald Trump had a rough time of it at the Oncenter in Syracuse on Friday. For a start, there were a lot of empty seats, despite the capacity being only around six thousand. Trump: Who the hell fills up an arena like this? *Camera pans out showing empty seats* https://t.co/LR00EqLZi8 — Acyn (@Acyn) October 8, […]

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DP World Tour to refuse LIV players in 2027 season

The DP World Tour will not allow LIV Golf players to compete at its events in the 2027 season.

BBC defends decision to remove trans rights slogan from Strictly episode

The BBC has defended its decision to remove a trans rights slogan from an episode of Strictly Come Dancing, saying the move was "in line with our editorial guidelines".

Ray Quinn says baby boy was 'born sleeping'

The former Brookside actor says it is "heartbreaking" that his son Rio was stillborn on 20 August.

Just when you think Musk has reached peak cringe, he takes it up a notch by describing AI music as ‘awesome-core’ – 21 totally human-made burns

We suspect a word cloud of public opinion on Elon Musk would feature the words ‘cringe’, ‘Embarrassing’, and ‘awkward’ in large type, as well as some other words to do with that ‘Roman’ salute, and his slash and burn stint with Doge. There’s absolutely nothing about this clip from the X Takeover event in Texas […]

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Watch: How did Roman Abramovich's advisors help hide his wealth?

Working with the Bureau of Investigative Journalism, BBC Panorama reveals how the Russian billionaire hid his wealth with the help of Deloitte.

Staff shot at school in France - as pupil detained

French police have detained a 14-year-old pupil after a shooting at a school near Marseille.

Man fatally attacked by tiger at UK wildlife park told animal to 'stop being naughty'

The victim of the tiger attack at Yorkshire Wildlife Park told the animal to "stop being naughty" just before the incident, Sky News understands.

Prince William and Kate Middleton's firm five words say everything about relationship with Harry

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle may have returned to the UK but it is not thought their long-standing feud with the Duke of Sussex's older brother has eased

The pained body language of this guy behind Trump made far more sense than the president’s word salad – 19 delicious drops of schadenfreude

Trump is urging voters to imagine he’s on the ballot for the upcoming midterm congressional and gubernatorial elections, and Democrats everywhere are really hoping they do, because the president’s approval rating is through the floor. Trump is 38 points underwater in net approval. 🤣LOWEST OF ALL TIME 🤣 "The worst I’ve ever seen is Donald […]

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The 'Kane-esque' striker Spurs may regret letting go

Will Lankshear's positioning, finishing and poacher's instinct have made him an instant hit at Riverside Stadium – and a cause of lament at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

What happens to sports kit that never gets worn?

A look at kit wastage in elite sport and what is being done to reduce it.

Halloween 'bigger than Christmas', say businesses

From scare parks to pumpkin patches, Halloween is driving huge crowds and spending.

Deloitte helped in falsifying documents to evade tax on Abramovich’s wealth, BBC finds

Backdated paperwork also made the Russian oligarch’s yachts and mansions disappear from accounts, investigation finds.

Trump claimed New Yorkers have to say “Hi, gestating”, instead of “Hi, Mom”, but the internet branded him dumb (with a B) – 17 biting clapbacks

Back in June, New York courts introduced the additional terms ‘gestating parent’ and ‘non-gestating parent’ for use in cases concerning adoption, same-sex couples, or surrogacy. The previous terms ‘mother’ and father’ remain in use where no clarification is necessary. So far so good. Flash forward to Friday’s Syracuse rally for the Republican Party’s nominee for […]

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'Frankly shocking' breaches of road rules detected in AI technology trial

Motorists have been caught driving with children on their lap and both hands on their phone rather than the wheel in a trial of AI-powered cameras.

Hazlewood strikes as South Africa try to deny Australia - scorecard

Latest scorecard from the first Test between South Africa and Australia in Durban.

American ranchers wrestle with soaring costs - and their loyalty to Trump

Many farmers in states that backed the president say they are being hit from all sides, with the crucial midterm elections just weeks away.

Childhood cancer symptoms can be easily missed - here's what to look out for

Although rare, cancer is the leading cause of death from disease among children under 15 in the UK.

All we know on Yorkshire Wildlife Park tiger attack – last words to 'grabbed by neck'

WARNING, DISTRESSING CONTENT: Here is everything we know about the tragic incident that unfolded at Yorkshire Wildlife Park yesterday afternoon, after a man was pronounced dead following a tiger attack

Police statement on Yorkshire Wildlife Park tiger attack as urgent warning issued

Police have issued an urgent warning against sharing distressing footage of a man being mauled to death by a tiger at Yorkshire Wildlife Park, near Doncaster, as they continue to investigate the incident.

Yorkshire Wildlife Park zookeepers 'did everything they could' to stop tiger attack

A man has died after being mauled by a tiger at Yorkshire Wildlife Park in Doncaster, with zookeepers reportedly firing shots into the air in an attempt to distract the animal

Last words man mauled to death by tiger repeatedly shouted during attack at UK zoo

WARNING, DISTRESSING CONTENT: A man was mauled to death by a tiger at Yorkshire Wildlife Park near Doncaster after he was set upon by the big cat, with witnesses reporting he shouted one word repeatedly

Donald Trump just called his supporters stupid to their faces, and their response didn’t speak volumes, it bellowed them

Many people – including in the US, it must be said – struggle to understand the average Donald Trump supporter. Perhaps we never will. Which brings us to a rally that Trump held in Tennessee this weekend. In between making fun of Kamala Harris’ appearance, Trump talked about the “love” he felt in the room, […]

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'American Covid' symptoms as UK cases rise - pharmacist shares 12 signs you need to know

Boots Superintendent Pharmacist Claire Nevinson has shared the symptoms of XFG Covid to watch for - and how to tell if it's covid, cold or flu

Terrified mum saw 'pool of blood' as man mauled by tiger in front of horrified families

WARNING, DISTRESSING CONTENT: A man has been mauled to death at a zoo in Yorkshire after reportedly leaping off a viewing platform and into a tiger's enclosure

Charles Bronson will 'never' be free and remains a danger to all, insider reveals

EXCLUSIVE: The UK's Parole Board has confirmed Charles Bronson will be allowed to make his latest bid for release in November, meaning if granted, he could be a free man by Christmas

Prince Harry 'booed' at UK rugby match in surprise appearance without Meghan

Prince Harry was met with boos from some fans after being shown on the big screen during Leicester Tigers' match against Gloucester at Welford Road, as the Duke of Sussex made a surprise solo appearance

Kray Twins' enforcer and 'Godfather of Crime' Freddie Foreman dies aged 94

Former British gangster Freddie Foreman, who was infamously known as a feared enforcer of the Kray Twins, has passed away at a care following a battle with illness

Early release prisoner commits startling crime spree 24 hours after walking free

A registered sex offender has embarked on a wild shoplifting spree only 24 hours after being released from jail in the government's early release scheme

Mental health charity leaves graffiti on city streets - 'people need reminding'

Special messages have been popping up across London as part of a new campaign to get Brits talking.

Where Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua tickets are still on sale despite selling out

Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua tickets sold out in 40 minutes but fans can still book seats for the fight in Cardiff through one official retailer.

Biohacker Bryan Johnson claims AI will help humans live past 500 and 'may never die'

Millionaire biohacker Bryan Johnson claims AI will help humans live to 500 by creating 'self-driving' health systems that stop or reverse ageing

Wardy's wagers: Bash bookies with bumper 40/1 bet builder on Liverpool v Man City

Our man reckons City will wipe the floor with Liverpool and also says you don't need hypnosis to see time is up for Green Party leader Zack Polanski and Strictly contestant Shaun Wright Phillips

Workers making football shirts for some of world's biggest clubs earn 86p-an-hour

Investigators found Cambodians knocking out up to 700-a-day in 35C heat under threat of verbal abuse for missing targets while prices of genuine shirts explode

'American Covid' ravages NHS hospitals – all we know about new brutal strain

As a new 'American Covid' variant fuels a surge in UK hospital admissions, here is what you need to know about the symptoms, NHS impact and pandemic risk

Charles Bronson's maddest moments – naked butter riot, custard protest and 'turkey' hostages

Ahead of his ninth parole hearing, notorious prisoner Charles Bronson’s violent past, including hostage-taking, rooftop protests and brawls, has been brought back to light

Inside Andrew's luxury Marsh Farm life as police admit searches were 'unlawful'

Any impression we may have had that the exiled former prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is living an uncomfortable life appears to have been dispelled, with claims he's now "turned a corner"

Ex-teacher left homeless with all her bags as council slammed for 'zero empathy'

Former teacher Sofia Cox was left stranded on Liverpool's streets without housing benefits after local services refused to accommodate her due to a lack of local links

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