More than 60 Christians killed in Ethiopia 'massacre', church official says
One resident, whose 75-year-old father was killed, described it as an ambush, saying they were surrounded.
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Police arrest teenager after shooting that injured 12, including children, in Florida
The incident happened on Saturday night, close to an American football stadium where a game had just been played.
AI giant Anthropic unveils plans for blockbuster share listing
The company will be the first true artificial intelligence company to go public as tech firms continue to invest heavily in AI.
‘Autonomy, not flesh’: RAF chief outlines AI drone-powered future
Air Chief Marshal Harv Smyth says technological advances will reduce need for human involvement in warfare A future Royal Air Force will rely on “autonomy not flesh”, its chief said on Monday as he described plans in which Typhoon fighters are…
Israel 'genocide' has continued in Gaza after ceasefire, UN report claims
Israel has continued to commit genocide in Gaza despite last October's ceasefire, a UN commission claims.
Truce begins in wartorn Ukraine city after it was announced by Melania Trump
The ceasefire is meant to allow aid deliveries and the evacuation of civilians.
Ukraine war briefing: Russia strikes Kyiv hours before truce begins in war-ravaged city Oleshky
Zelenskyy says ballistic missiles hit crowded areas with no military facilities nearby; truce comes amid reports of growing humanitarian crisis. What we know on day 1,707 Russian strikes on Kyiv killed one person and wounded eight, with mayor…
US charges ex-FBI chief James Comey with leaking national defence information
Move marks third time he has faced criminal allegations from the Trump administration
AI-driven disinformation running rampant on social media before US midterms, experts warn
Social media companies including Meta have pulled back on efforts to protect voters from election-meddling lies Social media feeds are awash with an unprecedented flood of AI-driven disinformation ahead of November’s US midterm elections, according…
Trump offers $1mn reward for tips leading to election fraud conviction
US president offers payout days before midterm vote that will shape balance of power in Congress
‘I’m still innocent,’ says Comey as Trump calls him a ‘dirty cop’ – US politics live
The US justice department is attempting to prosecute the former FBI director for the third time Hello and welcome to the US politics live blog. Donald Trump has called the former FBI director, James Comey, a “dirty cop”, Reuters reports. The US…
HSBC says ‘no pressure’ to move HQ out of UK despite prospect of higher bank taxes
As John Healey’s budget decision looms, lender reports 32% rise in profits Business live – latest updates A top executive at HSBC has tried to quash speculation that the bank could move its headquarters out of the UK over tax increases expected to…
What does Israel's election mean for Gaza and the wider world?
The BBC's diplomatic correspondent James Landale reports from Jerusalem as ballots are cast.
Manchester United must pay Newcastle £3m compensation if they want Eddie Howe
Howe struck deal on contract when he left in July Michael Carrick expects to take training on Tuesday Manchester United will have to pay Newcastle about £3m in compensation if they want to make Eddie Howe their next manager, with Michael Carrick…
MPs and MSP detained by Israel and barred from entering West Bank
SNP MP Lara Bird and the Scottish Greens MSP Kate Nevens were part of an international delegation turned away by Israeli security forces.
UK and EU officials to discuss freedom of movement
Officials are expected to begin discussions on a range of options for the future UK-EU relationship before a summit next month.
Tories dismiss PM’s budget ‘everyday fixes’ as little more than ‘cheaper gherkins’, and ‘an insult to families’ – UK politics live
Removing tariffs on more than 100 products, including gherkins and baked beans, was one of five measures announced this morning before tomorrow’s budget When Andy Burnham opened a debate on revising the Brexit settlement in his Labour conference…
UK officials discussing free movement with EU ahead of summit, says Reynolds
Business secretary says focus for November summit will be trade and youth mobility, but talks will also include ‘future options for relationship’ UK politics live – latest updates British officials have begun discussions with the EU about a…
Israel election live: polls open in most consequential vote in country’s history
Most polling shows prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition will lose its majority, with Gadi Eisenkot the leading opposition contender What you need to know about Israel’s election Tens of thousands of Israelis living abroad have flown in for…
My advice for Burnham’s first budget? Hit the banks – and hit them hard | Polly Toynbee
Bankers have barely begun to repay the billions they cost the country after 2008. In this PM they may have met their match Vibes matter. We live by how we feel – an idea that orthodox economics gets wrong and Andy Burnham’s first budget looks set…
US voters and Trump’s overflowing swamp
America’s affordability crisis and corruption are now treated as two sides of the same coin
Number of UK businesses in financial distress ‘at two-decade high’
Administrator BTG says 738,144 firms struggling as calls grow for more support for private sector in budget Business live – latest updates The number of UK businesses in financial distress has hit its highest level in more than two decades, as…
Poundland close to collapse as new directors head for exit
The directors recruited to steer Poundland through its emergency sale process less than two weeks ago are on the brink of resigning, heightening the risk that one of Britain's biggest discount retailers will collapse within days, risking thousands…
HSBC profits surge 32%, sparking fresh calls for bank taxes in the budget – business live
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news UK shop price inflation ‘highest since 2024’ as retailers struggle to limit price rises HSBC was also quizzed about the impact of last week’s Google Cloud outage. CFO Pam Kaur says: “We do…
Will the Budget pass Burnham's Makerfield test?
People in the prime minister's constituency say rising costs are squeezing household finances.
Users reporting problems with Apple's first foldable iPhone
Owners of Apple's first foldable iPhone have reported problems with the device's screen - just days after the product went on sale.
iPhone Duo owners report cracks in Apple’s first foldable handset
Company says small number of devices affected by display glitch after posts appear on Reddit and social media Owners of the new foldable iPhone are reporting cracks in the device’s screen, as Apple confirmed an issue with a “small number” of units…
Owners of Elvis music rights sue Anthropic for copyright violations
The company is accused of using hundreds of songs by the American rock-and-roll star to train its Claude AI model.
UK looking to give carmakers incentives to turn EVs into ‘power plants on wheels’
V2G tech enables drivers to charge automatically when electricity is cheaper and then sell some back to the grid at times of high demand Business live – latest updates Electric cars that can be used as “power plants on wheels” could be given…
Sunlight at night: US startup’s demonstration of lighting Earth from space draws critcism
Company imitates reflection of sun from mirrors, prompting pushback from some scientists, environmentalists and California locals Locals in a rural area of California were recently startled to see dazzlingly bright light shining down from nearby…
AI-driven disinformation running rampant on social media before US midterms, experts warn
Social media companies including Meta have pulled back on efforts to protect voters from election-meddling lies Social media feeds are awash with an unprecedented flood of AI-driven disinformation ahead of November’s US midterm elections, according…
UK government met 137 businesses over AI datacentres – but no environmental groups
Investigation finds dozens of ministers and civil servants moved into AI roles as government developed datacentre expansion plans The UK’s policy on datacentres and AI was developed without any meetings with environmental groups, an investigation…
Chinese markets lose trillions as race for AI supremacy with US takes its toll
Lack of profits and the threat posed by western countries are raising concern about the sustainability of Beijing’s AI boom Trillions of dollars have been wiped from China’s stock markets in recent months amid increasing anxiety about the future of…
In a rush to lure AI companies, the Australian government risks undoing a creative ecosystem that has taken decades to build | Dan Guthrie
If proposed copyright reforms proceed, Australia will become a global IP-laundering paradise. Why would a UK business license its TV shows here if they can be scraped at will? Australia and the UK have always had a shared love of creativity. We…
‘Autonomy, not flesh’: RAF chief outlines AI drone-powered future
Air Chief Marshal Harv Smyth says technological advances will reduce need for human involvement in warfare A future Royal Air Force will rely on “autonomy not flesh”, its chief said on Monday as he described plans in which Typhoon fighters are…
What is Nasa's Artemis III mission? And what comes next?
Artemis III will help test crucial systems needed for the planned Artemis IV Moon landing in 2028.
Tiny zebra-striped bee in West a 'huge surprise'
A zebra-striped bee is seen in Somerset for the first time, offering hope in restored saltmarshes.
Country diary: Our tiny island is awash with waxcaps | Tim Earl
Calf of Man, Isle of Man: Such is the wealth of Manx fungi, a map is being built to plot it all. We took a special trip as part of that project The bird observatory on the Calf of Man was sulking under a low cloud base as we stepped ashore at South…
Perimenopause is everywhere. How do you know if you’re in it? – podcast
Perimenopause has become a hot topic, with celebrities sharing their experiences and doctors offering tips and advice online. But despite the benefits of growing awareness, a rising number of women are now encountering misinformation about…
New weather warnings as third storm set to hit Scotland
The country is braced for the third storm in as many days as communities continue to clean up after the weekend.
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And the barriers queer couples can face in accessing fertility treatment.
'What does it say if a woman can't give birth in her own city?'
The Southern Health Trust plans to temporarily transfer inpatient maternity services from Daisy Hill to Craigavon.
Bigger does not always mean better in hospital care | Letter
For some medics, working at a large centre means for the same pay you don’t have to work so hard, writes Dr Paul Godwin The closure of maternity units is always a temptation when the NHS runs into staffing problems, largely of its own making (Up to…
Woman treated for Ebola in Nigeria is evacuated to Switzerland
A woman being treated for Ebola in Nigeria has been medically evacuated to Switzerland, authorities say.
Exercise helps woman recover from partying life
Megan Hamon says her life has turned around after struggling with excessive drinking and partying.
Super-rich get ‘double dividend’ from causes and costs of climate crisis, report finds
Oxfam says investing by rich in disaster recovery widens inequality and gives incentive to delay climate action The world’s wealthiest people are not just profiting from the polluting causes of climate breakdown, they are also increasingly cashing…
Tell us: have you been affected by Storm Boelo and Storm Austen
We’d like to hear from people who’ve been affected by the UK storms at the weekend Tens of thousands of properties are still without power on Monday after Storm Boelo and Storm Austen battered the UK at the weekend causing flooding and damage. Two…
Typhoon Champi declared strongest storm of year so far
One dead and 527 injured as winds of up to 185mph hit Taiwan and southern Japan, while Greece issues flood alerts Typhoon Champi was declared the strongest storm of the year so far after recording sustained winds of 185mph last week. From late…
US south-west braces for more storms after enduring days of rain and flooding
More inclement weather forecast in rain-soaked Four Corners region after evacuations and rescues last week Another round of heavy showers and thunderstorms were expected to hit the south-west US on Sunday after the region endured days of rain that…
Two men charged under National Security Act after RAF Fairford incident
Mohmed Ahmad Abdulkarim and Nouman Essghir, both 24, will appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court later.
Boy who stabbed girl at school was radicalised online, says father
A father calls for tighter controls on extreme material after his son's attempted murder conviction.
The fight for Jaysley Beck: how her grieving mother turned detective – and took on the military
In 2021, the young soldier took her life after being sexually assaulted by a sergeant major, then sent thousands of messages by her line manager. She was just 19. Five years on, Leighann McCready is still searching for answers When Leighann…
Army officer killed by reversing Warrior with faulty alarm - inquest
Second Lt Max George, 26, died during a training exercise on Salisbury Plain, an inquest is told.
Police arrest teenager after shooting that injured 12, including children, in Florida
The incident happened on Saturday night, close to an American football stadium where a game had just been played.
Kane’s Ballon d’Or triumph a glorious riposte to celebrity fawning of ceremony | Barney Ronay
The England captain spoke movingly on night of deserving winners and unintentional hilarity in London Well, there’s something new. Football: now available in new, genuinely heartwarming flavour. There was a lovely moment at London’s Palladium…
‘The wind goes in all directions’: Fleetwood prepare wet welcome for Arsenal at Highbury
The Premier League champions may have bigger fish to fry but can expect a feisty reception from League Two strugglers in the Carabao Cup The headlines around Fleetwood Town are rarely about what happens on the pitch. Noteworthy elements include…
South Africa v Australia: third men’s cricket Test, day one – live
Updates from the final match of the series at Newlands First ball in Cape Town is 10.30am local/7.30pm AEDT/8.30am GMT Any thoughts? Get in touch with an email Australia are expected to make at least a couple of changes. Martin Pegan looked closer…
No Saliba, no problem - Konsa stepping up for Arsenal
Arsenal's defensive form is testament to the performances of Ezri Konsa, who has stepped up in William Saliba's absence and been given his chance to shine.
How much of Antonelli's success is down to his ability? - F1 Q&A
BBC F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions after the United States Grand Prix.