The playground murder: Trauma, loss and a love that endured
October 18, 2026
Diane Watson's best friend Pauline recalls a shocking school murder and its lasting legacy.
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Dubois destroys Wardley in two rounds to retain title
October 18, 2026
WBO world champion Daniel Dubois underlines his status as Britain's leading heavyweight with a devastating second-round stoppage of Fabio Wardley.
Dubois destroys Wardley in two rounds to retain title
October 18, 2026
WBO world champion Daniel Dubois underlines his status as Britain's leading heavyweight with a devastating second-round stoppage of Fabio Wardley.
How day of protests unfolded as disorder breaks out across France
October 18, 2026
Demonstrations across the country turned violent, with cars and buildings set alight and shops ransacked.
Villa’s Manzambi shows Newcastle what they missed out on
October 18, 2026
Aston Villa are a side back in form, with Johan Manzambi scoring the winner against a Newcastle team he turned down to move to Villa Park.
Anti-government protesters battle with police in Albania
October 18, 2026
There were violent clashes between demonstrators and riot police throughout Saturday in the capital Tirana.
Violent clashes, looting and buildings ablaze in France as over 1,000 arrested after protests
October 18, 2026
Disorder broke out in cities across the country on a day in which more than half a million joined cost of living protests.
Reform activist suspended after reportedly saying Muslims cannot be British
October 18, 2026
The alleged comments were filmed by an undercover reporter for an ITV broadcast: Undercover a Year in Reform
No further action against government adviser’s wife over Palestine Action post, police say
October 18, 2026
Sarah Helm, who is married to Jonathan Powell, was responding to a discussion about the author Sally Rooney.
Wirtz delivers but remains Liverpool’s conundrum
October 18, 2026
Florian Wirtz is instrumental as Liverpool return to winning ways in the Premier League, but does he remain boss Andoni Iraola's great conundrum?
TikTok bans Musk documentary account
October 18, 2026
Just ahead of the wider release of Alex Gibney's Musk documentary, TikTok has banned the film's social media account from its platform. TikTok did not immediately respond to a request for comment. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the film's distributor, Bleecker Street, was informed Friday afternoon that a "permanent suspension" was imminent. Bleecker Street has […]
Trump waives several Russia sanctions as row with Zelensky intensifies
October 18, 2026
The US president temporarily ends many restrictions on Moscow recently passed by Congress over "national security" concerns.
Manzambi heads Villa to victory at Newcastle
October 18, 2026
Johan Manzambi heads the winner for Aston Villa against Newcastle, marking manager Unai Emery's 100th Premier League victory.
Tributes to Andrews before Champions Cup matches
October 18, 2026
Lions and Sale Sharks are among the clubs to pay tribute to Hyron Andrews at their matches on Saturday, following the South African's death aged 31.
Liverpool come from behind to beat nine-man Brentford
October 18, 2026
Liverpool come from behind to beat Brentford 2-1 at the Gtech Community Stadium as the hosts finish with nine men after red cards for Yehor Yarmoliuk and Vitaly Janelt.
Haaland nets double as Man City go six points clear at the top
October 18, 2026
Manchester City go six points clear at the top of the Premier League as Enzo Maresca's side record a seventh straight league victory with a 3-2 win over Ipswich at the Etihad.
Iwobi delivers Fulham’s first win of season
October 18, 2026
Alex Iwobi fires Fulham to their first Premier League win of the season against Hull.
Neto scores twice as Chelsea win at Everton
October 18, 2026
Pedro Neto scores twice for Chelsea as they beat Everton 2-0 at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, in a game overshadowed by a nasty head injury to Emiliano Martinez.
European diplomats attacked by Israeli settlers in West Bank
October 18, 2026
The Israeli military condemns the violence but the prime minister's office says it is part of a "smear" campaign.
Swinney’s emotional explanation for his commitment to independence
October 18, 2026
BBC Scotland's political editor Glenn Campbell reflects on John Swinney's SNP conference speech.
Boos and bananas on day of defiance at Man City
October 18, 2026
Manchester City fans boo the Premier League anthem before watching their side move six points clear at the top of the table.
Mercedes-AMG’s first ground-up SUV is a 1,150hp electric beast
October 18, 2026
Earlier this year, Mercedes' AMG performance brand grabbed our attention with the GT four-door coupe, a souped-up sports sedan with three axial flux motors delivering over 1,150 horsepower. Well, now meet its beefier cousin, the 2028 Mercedes-AMG GT SUV, an equally powerful, ultra-fast-charging electric people-hauler. The AMG GT SUV (say that five times fast) marks […]
Elon Musk settles lawsuits over $1 million voter giveaway
October 18, 2026
In 2024, Elon Musk promised to give away $1 million a day to a randomly selected registered voter in a swing state. That prompted legal challenges, raised questions about its legality, and drew lawsuits from two Arizona residents claiming the lottery was a fraud. Musk has now agreed to settle the two lawsuits filed in […]
More NHS staff sacked over attacks victims’ records
October 18, 2026
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust says a new system will be brought in to protect records.
Chelsea’s Martinez taken to hospital for ‘precautionary tests’
October 18, 2026
Goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez was taken to hospital as Chelsea's 2-0 win at Everton on Saturday meant they secured their first clean sheet in nine months.
Meta removes language that may have allowed it to scrape news sites
October 17, 2026
After backlash, Meta is updating its terms again to remove language that suggested it could scrape content from sites, including news sites, to train its AI. Specifically, the following language no longer appears on the commercial terms page: … Meta may use any content from such domains, web pages, or URLs to provide, develop, improve, […]
Pikmin 4 is $20 off ahead of its $10 Nintendo Switch 2 update
October 17, 2026
If you’re wondering what video game to play this weekend, my colleague Sheena Vasani spotted a discounted Nintendo Switch title with instant digital delivery. Walmart has the digital version of Pikmin 4 for Switch discounted to $39.88, just over $20 lower than its usual price. This version of the game follows the same puzzle formula […]
Jad Abumrad loves a butterfly knife and a good springy pillow
October 17, 2026
It's hard to overstate Jad Abumrad's impact on the podcasting world. He created and hosted Dolly Parton's America and Fela Kuti: Fear No Man, two Peabody Award-winning shows that offered unprecedented looks at the lives of two of the most important music icons of the last century. Before that, though, he created Radiolab, an experimental […]
SpaceX’s ambitious, expensive gamble to replace AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon
October 17, 2026
Today, I’m talking with Walter Piecyk, a partner and analyst at LightShed Partners who covers tech, media, and telecom, about SpaceX’s recently announced plan to become a major wireless carrier. Last week, SpaceX agreed to buy a big chunk of low-band spectrum to expand the Starlink network, spectrum that’s been traded around the telecom business […]
Pope discharged from hospital days after lung cancer surgery
October 17, 2026
The pontiff will give the traditional Angelus prayer and blessing in St Peter's Square on Sunday.
Bose’s new wired earbuds are simple in the best way
October 17, 2026
After Apple courageously removed the headphone jack from the iPhone in 2016, most people switched to Bluetooth earbuds and never looked back. But their wired counterparts have stuck around, and their sales even went up this year after five years of decline. Part of the resurgence can be tied to the fact that they're cool […]
Websites are closing their doors to AI agents
October 17, 2026
Autonomous agents are the hottest thing in AI. OpenAI, Meta, Google, Instinct, and others promise their agents can scour the internet on your behalf, doing anything from booking a dinner reservation and cleaning out your inbox to buying new shoes. But what happens when the rest of the internet won't play nice? In recent weeks, […]
Sofia Pablo, gaganap bilang dalagang nakararanas ng depresyon sa ‘Magpakailanman’
October 17, 2026
Gumanap si Sofia Pablo bilang isang dalagang nakararanas ng depresyon sa episode na “Amnesia Girl” ng Magpakailanman nitong Sabado. Sino kaya ang kaniyang nagsilbing inspirasyon?
Apple’s HomeView is just the latest threat to online recipe writers
October 17, 2026
When Apple revealed the HomeView to the world, it did so with an unusual ad for the company: Instead of pristine, polished tech in immaculate rooms, it's a three-minute look at the messy, frantic morning routine of a family of five. Apple's new smart display sits in the center of the chaos on the kitchen […]
Encryption Is Getting Squeezed From All Sides
October 17, 2026
Canada’s planned surveillance law is the latest grim step in a series of threats to encryption that are spreading around the world.
Boy, 16, and 80-year-old man die in light aircraft crash near Loch Lomond
October 17, 2026
Emergency services were called at about 16:45 on Friday, and pronounced both dead at the scene.
Harry Styles debuts new track in memory of Liam Payne
October 17, 2026
The pop star performed the song on the second anniversary of Liam Payne's death.
The Best LED Grow Lights for Houseplants This Winter (2026)
October 17, 2026
Shorter days don’t have to spell trouble for your houseplants. These are the lights we’ve used and loved in our own homes.