UK NewsOxford Street cycling breaches and taxi delays follow traffic ban
Cyclists have ridden through Oxford Street’s new pedestrian zone, while taxi drivers say displaced traffic is making journeys through central London longer.
30 October 2026
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UK NewsTommy Robinson convicted of harassing two Daily Mail journalists
A jury found the activist guilty of causing two reporters to fear violence after he targeted them online and by phone. He will be sentenced on 16 December.
28 October 2026
WorldMaría Corina Machado returns to Venezuela after months in exile
The opposition leader appeared at Mass in Lara state as she returned to a country governed by her rival Delcy Rodríguez with US backing.
25 October 2026
WorldUkraine says Starlink restored after limits disrupted missions
Ukraine says its satellite links can again support high-speed military operations after restrictions disrupted drones and combat missions.
24 October 2026
WorldUS orders diplomats out of Saudi Arabia as attacks intensify
Non-emergency US staff and their families must leave Saudi Arabia after attacks on an airport and an oil facility killed at least four people.
22 October 2026
UK NewsJeffrey Donaldson faces rape investigation over Parliament allegation
The Metropolitan Police are investigating an allegation against the former DUP leader concerning a woman at the Palace of Westminster in 2016.
21 October 2026
WorldUK to send RAF Typhoons to defend Saudi Arabia from Houthi attacks
British fighters will intercept missiles and drones over Saudi Arabia as ministers expand military support following deadly attacks on airports and energy sites.
20 October 2026
WorldEuropean diplomats attacked by Israeli settlers in West Bank
Three people were injured in Taybeh as settlers targeted Palestinians and European visitors during the olive harvest, prompting calls for prosecutions.
18 October 2026
WorldTimothy Busfield child sex charges dismissed over misconduct
A New Mexico judge dismissed four charges against the actor after finding flaws in the grand jury process, but prosecutors can bring a new case.
17 October 2026
WorldKatie Zacharia leaves White House press role within five days
Katie Zacharia’s departure follows scrutiny of her legal credentials and a brief debut briefing, as Donald Trump questioned whether she should stay.
16 October 2026
WorldEssex father fined over son's fatal fall at Cyprus hotel
Joshua Foster was fined €3,000 after his two-year-old son fell from a hotel window that he believed was closed on the family's first day in Cyprus.
16 October 2026
UK NewsMan, 74, admits raping woman drugged by her husband
Graham Brougham faces a lengthy prison sentence after admitting rape, while 10 other men await trial at Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court.
15 October 2026
UK NewsFaber stops supplying Sally Rooney books in UK over royalties law
Sally Rooney and Faber have agreed to halt UK supplies over legal risks linked to her support for Palestine Action, while shops can sell existing copies.
14 October 2026
WorldUS investigates TV networks over Trump press pool suspension
Five broadcasters face a competition investigation after suspending shared coverage when the White House barred CNN, MS Now and Politico.
11 October 2026
UK NewsMan dies after tiger attack at Yorkshire Wildlife Park
A man died after entering a tiger enclosure at the park near Doncaster on Saturday, prompting an evacuation and closure through Sunday.
10 October 2026
UK NewsKing pays £1.5m Royal Lodge repair bill after Andrew ends lease
Charles has used private income to settle Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s Royal Lodge liability after an early-exit allowance reduced the £1.8m repair charge.
9 October 2026
WorldPentagon plans to livestream Fort Hood killer’s execution
Nidal Hasan is scheduled to face a firing squad in Texas on 3 December, but legal specialists say further court proceedings could delay the execution.
9 October 2026
UK NewsTwo men arrested after RAF Molesworth perimeter breach
Counter-terrorism police are investigating after two UK-resident Latvian men were detained inside the Cambridgeshire intelligence base.
8 October 2026
UK NewsBrighton sisters died by suicide, coroner concludes
An inquest has concluded that three sisters from west London took their own lives in Brighton in May, 16 years after their mother’s death.
8 October 2026
WorldUK to keep East Jerusalem mission as most diplomats leave
Ed Miliband says Britain will retain a mission serving Palestinians after Israel ordered the consulate to close in a dispute over settlement sanctions.
8 October 2026
WorldTennessee prisons chief to quit after failed Christa Pike execution
Frank Strada will leave his post in October as an independent review examines the execution attempt that left Christa Pike critically ill.
3 October 2026
WorldEiffel Tower chief to leave after women excluded during group visit
Patrick Branco Ruivo will leave at the end of the year after female staff were moved aside for a Hindu delegation, prompting a strike and investigations.
29 September 2026
WorldIran awaits formal US answer after Trump rejects Hormuz proposal
Iran says it is awaiting Washington’s diplomatic response to its proposal for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, despite Donald Trump’s public rejection.
27 September 2026
WorldHarvey Weinstein sentenced to 15 years for sexual assault
The former Hollywood producer was sentenced in New York after his conviction for sexually assaulting former television production assistant Miriam Haley.
23 September 2026
WorldSri Lanka court convicts 15 men over Easter Sunday bombings
Nine others were acquitted over the 2019 attacks on churches and hotels that killed 270 people, as Sri Lanka continues to confront security failures.
22 September 2026
UK NewsBritish photographer wins bird award with underwater gannet image
Henley Spiers has won Bird Photographer of the Year 2026 with a photograph of a diving gannet in Scotland, in a competition attracting more than 24,000 images.
22 September 2026
WorldTrump says planned triumphal arch will house drones and snipers
Donald Trump has outlined a military role for his proposed 250ft arch near Washington, as heritage officials seek more planning over its historic setting.
20 September 2026
WorldHouthis claim Riyadh attack as fire disrupts airport flights
A fuel tank burned near Riyadh’s international airport after air raid alerts, as Yemen’s Houthis claimed attacks on the Saudi capital and Red Sea energy sites.
19 September 2026
UK NewsNoah Woods' father pays tribute after discovery at Suffolk pond
Rhys Woods has paid tribute to his three-year-old son and thanked the volunteers and emergency crews who searched for him in Brantham.
17 September 2026
WorldKosovo ex-president Hashim Thaçi jailed for 25 years for war crimes
Judges in The Hague convicted the former Kosovo Liberation Army commander of offences including murder and torture after a three-year trial.
16 September 2026
UK NewsKate joins William at Everton for suicide prevention launch
The Prince and Princess of Wales attended the Liverpool launch of On Your Side, a guide designed to help the sporting community support people at risk.
10 September 2026
WorldPrince William joins royals at King Harald's funeral in Oslo
The Prince of Wales represented King Charles at Oslo Cathedral, as Norway mourned King Harald V after a reign of 35 years.
9 September 2026