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Man accused of Ann Widdecombe murder charged with preparing terrorist acts including against Nigel Farage

The man accused of murdering Ann Widdecombe has been charged with preparing terrorist acts, including against Reform UK leader Nigel Farage.
Two Iranian men charged over suspected terror plot targeting Jewish people in Manchester ahead of Yom Kippur

Two Iranian nationals have been charged over a suspected terror plot against Jewish people in Manchester.
Ticks carrying life-threatening virus living longer in UK due to heatwaves, expert warns

Ticks carrying a severe and life-threatening virus are living for longer in the UK due to more regular heatwaves, an expert has warned.

Freddie Mercury's handwritten lyrics sell at auction for £277,000

A notebook containing lyrics by Freddie Mercury has sold for £277,000 at auction.
Broadcaster and campaigner Dame Esther Rantzen dies

Dame Esther Rantzen has died at the age of 86, her family has said in a statement.
Naomi Campbell overturns charity ban after tribunal says she was 'deceived'

Naomi Campbell has overturned a ban on her being a charity trustee after a tribunal ruled she had been "deceived".

Ex-Premier League footballer Andros Townsend run over by pitch roller

Ex-Premier League player Andros Townsend has laughed off an incident that saw him run over by a pitch roller.
Violent AI clips of fruit and veg characters could help radicalise young people, researchers claim

AI videos of fruit and vegetable characters unleashing gory violence are spreading extremist ideas and helping normalise graphic violence, researchers claim.
Flight cancelled as child refuses to sit down and fasten seatbelt

A flight in Canada has been cancelled after a child refused to sit down and fasten their seatbelt.

SpaceX flight led by first black female commander sets US speed record

Astronauts on board a SpaceX flight, including the first black woman to lead a crew to orbit, has arrived at the International Space Station (ISS) after setting a US speed record.
'Devastating year' as Swiss glaciers shed 5% of ice amid record-breaking heatwaves

Glaciers in Switzerland have lost 5.5% of their ice volume in 2026 after a "devasting year" marked by intense heatwaves and low snowfall, according to a study.
German space company HyImpulse granted licence to launch rockets from UK

A German rocket firm has been granted a launch licence by UK regulators - and it plans to blast off from the Shetland Islands early next year.

City steps up opposition to Healey bank tax raid in budget

Some of Britain's leading business groups are mobilising to intensify their opposition to a Treasury tax raid on the banking sector in this month's budget, days before sector chiefs meet the chancellor in person for the first time.
TPG joins race for Monzo stake after end of £10bn bid talks

The American private equity giant TPG is among a pack of investors which want to buy a stake in Monzo, the British-based digital bank.
Kurt Geiger owner steps away from Harrods and Selfridges shoe departments

The new owner of Kurt Geiger, the women's fashion brand, is considering stepping away from the business which manages the shoe departments in Harrods and Selfridges.

Man City lodge appeal: Premier League club contest guilty verdict of independent commission

Manchester City have lodged their appeal against an independent commission finding them guilty of all charges related to serious breaches of Premier League financial rules.
World Grand Prix: James Wade thrashes Gian van Veen to book Luke Humphries semi-final after Gerwyn Price edges thriller

Gerwyn Price survived three match darts to beat Jonny Clayton in a final-leg thriller at the World Grand Prix, as James Wade emphatically dumped out Gian van Veen in Leicester.
Man City owners cannot 'retain status' if guilty verdict stands after appeal, says Gary Neville

Gary Neville believes the ownership group at Manchester City will find it very difficult to "retain their status" at the club should the Premier League's ruling over financial breaches still stand following appeal.

Man accused of Ann Widdecombe murder charged with preparing terrorist acts including against Nigel Farage

The man accused of murdering Ann Widdecombe has been charged with preparing terrorist acts, including against Reform UK leader Nigel Farage.
Lib Dem triple lock revolt deepens as internal document seen by Sky News seized on by disgruntled MPs

An internal Liberal Democrat document seen by Sky News sets out the pros and cons of the triple lock, with angry MPs seizing on it in a bid to change the party's position.
City steps up opposition to Healey bank tax raid in budget

Some of Britain's leading business groups are mobilising to intensify their opposition to a Treasury tax raid on the banking sector in this month's budget, days before sector chiefs meet the chancellor in person for the first time.

Ten injured as car hits crowd in Australia in 'horrible incident'

Ten people have been injured, including several children, after a car drove into a crowd gathered to cheer on a rugby team on Saturday, Australian officials have said.
Nepal plans to drain four dangerous glacial lakes after deadly flash flood

Nepal is set to begin draining four high-altitude glacial lakes in an effort to reduce flood risks, as the country recovers from the recent catastrophic deadly flood that killed more than 1,400 people.
Flydubai captain Smit Machchhar 'could not let people die' as he describes fight to open cockpit door

The Indian pilot stabbed by his colleague mid-air has said he "could not let people die" as he described how he fought to open the cockpit door while still being attacked.