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Kenya confirms its first Ebola death as outbreak spreads

The patient had been living in DR Congo, where more than 4,000 people have died from the disease this year.

Author and former politician Jeffrey Archer dies aged 86

Archer sold more than 300 million books in his five-decade writing career, and his last book, Adam and Eve, was due to be released later this month.

Sinner out for rest of season with knee injury

World number one Jannik Sinner will not play again in 2026 because of an ongoing right knee injury.

Separatist party projected to win Quebec election, adding new test to Canada's unity

The Parti Québécois, which secured a minority, has vowed to hold an independence referendum in the years to come.

Karoline Leavitt is joining Fox News, in case you were wondering what to nominate for Least Surprising Development of the Week

It’s been a year of real change for former White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt. In May she gave birth to her second child, before returning to the lectern just eleven weeks later, full of enthusiasm for her busy schedule of gaslighting the press pack with tales of Trump’s successes and general greatness. Karoline is […]

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Queen Elizabeth's furious row with Prince William where she 'tore a strip off him'

According to a former lady-in-waiting to Princess Margaret, there was one famous occasion where Prince William was given a strict telling off by his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II

This Trump fan was asked for one good thing he’d done in his second term and it’s like the essence of Maga in 37 seconds flat

To the United States now, where Davram Stiefler of The Good Liars was keen to know from this Trump supporter one good thing he’d done in his second term in office. Just one positive change – anything! – and it was like the essence of Maga in 37 seconds flat (watch to the end. Seriously). […]

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Emergency steps plague preppers are taking if Russia's outbreak spreads

UK Preppers are discussing preparations amid unconfirmed plague reports in Russia following the death of a 28-year-old lab worker

Man charged over Gosport migrant protest

Protesters held a demonstration after 149 migrants were brought to Gosport on Sunday.

Krishnan Guru-Murthy’s 19-word takedown of Helen Whately was so good it was basically Mrs Merton-esque

We like a bit of Krishnan Guru-Murthy on these pages, the Channel 4 News man having an uncanny ability to cut to the chase in a way that is rare among TV news anchors. And this is right up there with his very best, a 19-word takedown of Conservative – Google, Google – shadow secretary […]

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I won't accept exclusion within Green Party, says Polanski after criticism of Zionism motion

Labour MPs and the European Greens have demanded clarity from the Green Party over a "Zionism is racism" motion.

Asylum seeker said 'I should kill you' as he stabbed man seven times in street

Brear Hassan, 32, was jailed for nearly five years after stabbing Erdalan Ali seven times in the head and body on Babington Road in Birmingham

Dread presenting at work? Read these tips before your next meeting

Dani Payne would have panic attacks at the thought of presenting - now she does it most days.

Boats capable of smuggling 1,700 illegal immigrants seized at UK airport

Inflatable boats capable of carrying up to 1,700 illegal immigrants across the Channel have been seized at East Midlands Airport.

We're saving £100 a month for our kids but they won't get it until they're 57

Why a growing number of parents are opening pensions for their children.

US 'watching closely' after plague researcher dies in Russia

Donald Trump says the US was looking "very strongly" at the case of a lab technician who died at a research centre in Siberia.

Watch Mark Francois hit peak question avoidance when Tom Swarbrick tried to pin him down on Tory childcare policy

Mark Francois is a curious creature. The Tories’ Shadow Defence Secretary has been such a figure of ridicule, over the years, that you’d think he’d have sailed off into the sunset to give lectures on the correct way to hang a Union Flag, or life in the Territorial Army. But no. The former European Research […]

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Children brave snipers and mortars to go to school near Yemen front line

In rare access to Taiz, the BBC World Service speaks to children, teachers and families affected by the war.

Lego fraudster among last year's most high-profile insurance scammers

The person was sentenced to 28 months in prison after an investigation found the claims were made up, the insurance trade body, the ABI said.

LIV Golf secures potential $300m investment

LIV Golf secures a possible $300m in financing from BC Partners Credit in order to emerge from restructuring before the 2027 season.

Trump says 'threat' led US to pull bombers from RAF Fairford

The Pentagon confirmed on Sunday it had removed the B1 bombers from the base in England back to their home stations in America.

Wet races and why future of F1 engines appears to be V8 turbos - Q&A

BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions after the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.

Captain apologises for gloating over military service exemption

Lee Gi-hyuk apologises for gloating about avoiding South Korea's mandatory military service by captaining his country to the football gold medal at the Asian Games.

NFL suspends two officials for player incidents

The NFL suspends officials Jeff Seeman and Adrian Hill for instances of unprofessional conduct towards a player.

Robert De Niro’s NSFW message to Trump was already amazing, but it was made so much better by how much it riled the Maga cultists

It’s exactly four weeks to the Midterm elections in the US. While Donald Trump’s position isn’t up for grabs, despite what he might say at his rallies, if Republicans lose the House and Senate, he will be a lame duck president. Trump’s pitch for the midterms: “Pretend I’m running, please. If we don’t win, they’ll […]

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UK oil refinery broke toxic pollution limits dozens of times, documents reveal

Pollution was spilled into local rivers and protected sites, documents shared with the BBC suggest.

Owner, businessman & player: Messi has big plans as a golden era ends

Lionel Messi's Argentina career will end in a friendly against Benin. BBC Sport looks at what next for the 39-year-old?

Fire shuts down Nottingham city centre

Trams have been stopped and roads closed through Nottingham city centre as firefighters battle a blaze at a residential property.

I had to crawl on my hands and knees to get off train, says disabled woman

Phoebe's mum says watching the incident was "traumatic" and left her feeling "helpless".

Rise in babies in care proceedings raises fears of unnecessary adoptions, experts tell BBC

With better support, many babies may not have needed to go into care, File on 4 Investigates is told.

Sky News announces new hosts of Sunday Morning With…

Sky News has announced its hosting line-up for the next six episodes of its flagship Sunday morning current affairs programme.

People aren’t exactly thrilled at billionaire tech bro Sam Altman telling them to accept ‘bad things’ for the sake of AI – 21 blunt clapbacks

Sam Altman has been speaking to Politico for their technology briefing feature, Decoded. Tech reporter Brendan Bordelon asked the OpenAI CEO to explain what makes his company different from their rival Anthropic, and this was his response. “We believe the world should accept some bad things happening for the benefits of this technology.” In a […]

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The Papers: Badenoch's 'Britannia Dome' and 'King tells Andrew 'I won't fund court fight''

Several of Tuesday's papers lead on a Tory pledge to devote £10bn to an Iron Dome-style defence system.

Fort Hood shooter to be executed by firing squad - a first for US military since World War Two

Nidal Malik Hasan killed 13 unarmed soldiers and injured another 32 in the deadliest ever non-combat attack on an American military base.

'My heart is broken': Michael Flatley announces his wife has died

Riverdance star Michael Flatley has said his "heart is broken" following the death of his wife, Niamh O'Brien, at the age of 52. 

'Concerning' rise in cancer cases among adults under 50

A charity says there have been increases in rates of prostate, kidney, womb, liver, pancreas and breast cancers among adults aged under 50.

Temperatures set to fall as rain and cloud sweep across UK

Tuesday will see cool air spread across the UK ahead of a noticeable drop in temperatures for all by Wednesday.

Tate brothers exploited women using 'lover boy' model, UK alleges

Andrew and Tristan Tate used a "lover boy" model to attract and then exploit women, according to British authorities in court documents made public in the US. 

A simple guide to the US midterms

US voters will head to the polls on 3 November in a ballot that could have a major impact on Donald Trump’s presidency.

MPs call for investigation after Lutnick-Epstein whistleblower dies

Simon Andriesz said he felt let down by the UK's Financial Conduct Authority before his death last month.

Europe is pouring billions into space. Can Glasgow's satellite industry keep up?

The city's space boom raises questions about the role of the state in backing important industries.

Dad who demolished half a semi-detached house then fled UK defends 'nightmare' move

A man who tore down half a semi-detached house before moving abroad has blamed council delays and safety guidance, while his ex-neighbour reports severe damage to his home

Gauff condemns racist abuse after China Open win

Coco Gauff says she suffered racial abuse on social media after an incident during her win over Sun Xinran at the China Open.

UK could build Britannia Shield drone and missile system to stop Russian WW3 attack

An 'impenetrable' defence system could be built to stop rogue nations like Russia and Iran attacking the UK from the skies under plans announced by the Conservative Party

Jeffrey Archer: bestselling novelist whose political career ended in scandal

Politician and best-selling author whose career was mired in scandal and disgrace.

Labour and Tory war over rival Bayeux Tapestries featuring Daily Star lettuce

Labour and the Conservatives have clashed over parody versions of the Bayeux Tapestry, with Labour mocking the Tories' AI-generated artwork using the Daily Star lettuce

Everyone wants to be a nerd as they are 'straight-up hot' on dating sites, poll finds

The word used to be seen as an insult but now brains are the new brawn and nerds are 'in' with scammers even trying to fake geek-hood to impress dates

England's greatest international? Kane is now a serious contender

With Harry Kane set to equal Peter Shilton's all-time England appearance record, where does he rank among England greats?

The Maga cultist who insisted that life ‘begins at inception’ is still up there in the Good Liars Hall of Fame

The Good Liars may be the most adept nterviewers when it comes to shining a light on Maga idiocy, and one clip from 2025 is still among our favourites of the genre. At Trump’s victory rally in Washington DC, one fan had the misfortune to run into Jason Selvig and Davram Stiefler, who ran rings […]

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Is the UK about to be 'smashed' by snow? Met Office weighs in

The Met Office has poured cold water on claims the UK is about to be "smashed" by snow and "plunging" temperatures.

Someone asked hospitality workers for examples of ‘customers acting like it’s their first day on earth’ – 24 people barely able to order a coffee

Being able to walk into a bar or restaurant and ask for a meal or a drink is a pretty basic skill that shouldn’t be hard to master, right? Well, no, wrong actually, if thus this post by hospitality worker tawohlebanna on the AskUK subreddit are anything to go by… What are your favourite examples […]

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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor instructed not to use King’s money to pay for legal action

The former prince is taking police who nicked him on his birthday to court alleging their search warrants were illegal

Billy Bragg’s magnificent takedown of Nigel Farage feels even more relevant now than it did then

Question Time is back on our screens and we don’t know if the new run will feature a return appearance by Billy Bragg but, well, fingers crossed. Because the great man’s takedown of Nigel Farage from this time last year feels even more relevant now than it did then. The singer’s one-minute takedown of Nigel […]

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In case you thought there was even a shred of dignity left in the White House, this NSFW Trump supercut just erased all doubt

Throughout his two Presidential terms, Donald Trump has tirelessly worked to lower the bar of international discourse, political and otherwise. He shouts down reporters, usually women. He mocks the physical appearance of his rivals. He makes up grade school-style nicknames for both friends and foes. He bullied his way to the top of the Republican […]

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Tina Fey and Amy Poehler’s ‘Meet Your Second Wife’ SNL sketch is going viral and it’s a hilarious must-watch

America’s Saturday Night Live has produced its fair share of iconic comedy over the decades, but few sketches hit quite as hard as ‘Meet Your Second Wife’. It’s deliciously dark and utterly hilarious and we’re so glad that it’s been shared on Twitter by Audu as it’s the first time that we’ve seen it. I […]

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Donald Trump just shared his secret to living longer and it’s not exactly the fountain of youth he thinks it is

Donald Trump likes to brag about a lot of things. He brags about acing cognitive tests. He brags about his spelling. He brags about being able to walk up stairs. It’s all incredibly embarrassing. But this latest boast might be the most revealing in terms of just how little Trump actually understands about what’s going […]

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Leeds Bradford Airport could 'shutdown for 2 days next week 'as strike action announced

Leeds Bradford Airport could be set to be shut next weekend from Friday morning as almost 130 workers are expected to walk out in a dispute over pay, Unite warns

‘What’s a one-liner joke so stupidly good it instantly ruined you?’ – 21 short, sharp and utterly hilarious gags

If there’s anything better in the world than a really good joke, it’s a really good joke which is so pithy and clever that you’re laughing almost before your brain has figured out what’s been said. They’ve been discussing the joy of these gags on the AskReddit page after user Far_Engineering3356 posted this appropriately concise […]

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'Reported threat of possible Iranian drone attack' led US to remove bombers from RAF Fairford

The US removed its bombers from RAF Fairford partly because of a reported threat of a possible Iranian drone attack against the base, American officials have said.

Jacob Rees-Mogg just owned Tucker Carlson so hard he had no words and it was basically Britain 1, America 0

We wouldn’t ordinarily recommend you watch anything with Tucker Carlson in it, nor would you eagerly direct you towards content labelled Jacob Rees-Mogg. Except it turns out when the two of them met – to paraphrase the old ’80s detective series Hart to Hart – it was murder. Specifically, Rees-Mogg absolutely killing Tucker Carlson in […]

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Cardiff Half Marathon runner dies during event as organisers release statement

A runner has died during the Cardiff Half Marathon, one of the biggest events in the UK, with organisers confirming the tragic news in a statement

‘You can drop a single F-bomb into Shakespeare. Where are you putting it?’ – 18 hilariously inspired replies

If you’ve ever felt that Hamlet was a little too polite, or that Macbeth was needing an extra punch of drama, then you’ve come to the right place. Over on Threads, cookywook gave his followers licence to drop a single, well placed F-bomb into the words of The Bard. Here’s how he kicked things off. […]

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Tucker Carlson said Russia doesn’t punish people whose ideas it doesn’t like and Jacob Rees-Mogg’s one word response spoke for the entire internet

Tucker Carlson has finally achieved something of which we are genuinely in awe – he’s got people agreeing with Jacob Rees-Mogg. And nowhere did he do it more strikingly than in this particular exchange in the American’s interview with the former Tory MP, when Carlson said Russia wasn’t in the business of punishing people whose […]

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Kemi Badenoch’s ‘free childcare’ pledge to reward the hard work of people on £100k-plus salaries went down as well as you’d expect – 17 votes of no confidence

The Tory conference is in full flight, as you might have spotted from their Glastonbury-alike notice. The line-up is in. 🎟️ #CPC26 https://t.co/r6sd7BhYOA — Conservatives (@Conservatives) October 3, 2026 We’d bet good money that Mrs Badenoch wouldn’t be up for queueing in a muddy field for a Portaloo. With the party announcing some key policies […]

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This mega Maga said Nazis were actually ‘left wing socialists’ and this A++ reply took precisely zero prisoners

There is a certain sort of person – Maga, we’re looking at you – who would have you believe that the Nazis were actually left wing because they called themselves ‘National Socialists’. Not only would they have you believe it, maybe they even believe it themselves. Case in point – this particular mega Maga who […]

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London power cut shuts down major travel hub as 32 postcodes hit by electricity outage

Parts of London were hit by a major power outage that has caused travel disruption and issues for both homes and businesses following an electricity issues across 32 postcodes

Which British stereotype do you wish would disappear? – 17 clichés about the UK that can get in the sea

When you think of Britain, what comes to mind? Big Ben? The Royal family? Cockney chimney sweeps? Like any other country, Britain can be reduced to these stereotypes. And while some are harmless enough, others are getting on people’s nerves. u/fmh40 invited r/AskUK users to share the stereotypes they wish would disappear, and even kicked […]

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This woman had the perfect response for a mansplainer who accused her of saying ‘meaningless, ridiculous things’ and people loved it

To the world of the mansplainer now, and in particular writer and social critic Caitlin Flanagan who has been writing about the phenomenon of frat parties in the wake of the Cornell University frat house rape investigation. Here is what @CaitlinPacific wrote on Twitter, with a link to her column in the Free Press. https://t.co/CKkM0p8opi […]

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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor taking legal action against police after birthday raid

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is taking legal action against Thames Valley Police following the raid and his arrest on his birthday, with a private High Court hearing to take place later this week

Body of missing 11-year-old girl found dead in park as police 'increase presence'

Police have found a body in the search for a missing 11-year-old girl who disappeared last night as West Mercia Police have confirmed an “increased presence” while they investigate the area

TalkTalk rescued out from collapse in huge deal as message issued to 2.5m customers

BT said it has agreed a deal to buy TalkTalk and its wholesale business PlatformX Communications out of administration to rescue the telecoms group from collapse

Kate Middleton's stark three word belief about Prince Harry lays bare true feelings

The Princess of Wales and the Duke of Sussex used to have a close friendship but now Kate, along with husband William, is said to be keen to avoid any "drama" surround the return of Harry and Meghan

Air fryer is now the UK's most-used cooking appliance

A new poll has found that the air fryer is now the most-used cooking appliance in the UK, with 64% of people using it more often than their conventional cooker

Baby killer Lucy Letby comforted by negligent mum Constance Marten in priosn

Lucy Letby fears her bid to clear her name is beginning to unravel and has been spending lots of time with fellow inmate Constance Marten

Real-life Father Ted in £100k theft probe ‘gambled collection cash & grave plot fund’

The unnamed priest has been accused of keeping collections done by those visiting church, and pocketing collections done during mass.

Notorious child killer is 'next target' for blood-thirsty lags in Monster Mansion

Mick Philpott, who was convicted over the deaths of six of his children in a house fire in Derby, is next on the hitlist by lags who want to take him out for his role in killing his own kids.

Bride, 19, unleashes fury at guests from altar as husband's best man forced to intervene

EXCLUSIVE: Kaitlin Rooney's big day featured one, particularly chaotic, memorable moment when her husband's best man was forced to whistle to get proceedings back under control

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle spotted on first 'date night' to pub since UK return

The married couple were seen on their way for a meal at a Cotswolds pub called The Falkland Arms amid the ongoing row over who should pay for their security and enjoyed some British classic grub.

Ian Huntley update as new details of life in prison emerge before he was battered to death

Huntley, 52, earned £20-a-week and was given his own clippers after passing a course and was trying to keep his head down after a number of repeated previous attacks on his life.

Backstage at Knebworth 1996 - Noel Gallagher was so unfazed he was more concerned about the TV working

Noel Gallagher says he was so arrogant at the time of the mega gigs that he wasn't that fussed by the 250,000 fans who bought tickets

Prince Harry put firmly in his place after making demand to King Charles and Prince William

Prince Harry has returned to the UK with his wife, Meghan Markle and their two children, Archie and Lilibet

Is RAF Fairford Safe?

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Two dead as workers 'trapped in trench collapse' as 'avoid area' warning issued in Co Down

Two people have died after being trapped in a trench collapse at a workplace on Ballygowan Road, Crossnacreevy, Co Down, as emergency services launched a large rescue operation

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