A Russian drone struck the locomotive of the Kyiv to Warsaw train at Yahodyn early on Sunday, two kilometres from the Polish border, minutes after Boris Johnson's diplomatic train had left the same station.
Trump brushes off AI doom warnings at his golf clubTrump dismissed warnings about artificial intelligence at his Doonbeg golf resort in Ireland on Sunday, saying negative forces were raising things that will not happen and that whoever wins AI wins.
Trump removes 10% tariff on Irish whiskey after Ireland visitThe 10% tariff on Irish whiskey imports will be removed, US President Donald Trump stated on Sunday.
Antonelli wins Spanish GP after safety car decision costs NorrisThe sport's return to the Spanish capital after more than four decades ended with the Mercedes driver taking his eighth victory of the season.
Trump tells Ukraine to stop attacking Russian diesel refineriesHe claims the drone strikes are triggering a worldwide fuel shortage, just as average American diesel prices crossed $6 a gallon.
New laws may force Reform UK to return £72m in donationsLabour is pushing new laws through parliament that could force Reform UK to return some of the £72 million in donations.
Why is the UK suddenly talking about breaking up?Three things converged this week.
Boris Johnson's train evacuated after Russian drone hit tracksA Russian drone strike on tracks near the Polish border prompted an evacuation alert for a train carrying Boris Johnson.
Rangers beat Celtic 3-0 to reach League Cup semi-finalsRangers secured a dominant 3-0 victory over Celtic in the Scottish League Cup quarter-final at Ibrox on Sunday.
NHS weight loss jab patients face regaining weight from JanuaryThousands of people who lost weight using Wegovy jabs on the NHS are approaching a two-year treatment limit.
Battle of Britain Memorial near Folkestone risks closure without fundingThe Battle of Britain Memorial in Capel-le-Ferne, which honours RAF pilots from 1940, is at risk of closing due to a funding crisis.
Canada's Mark Carney proposes associate EU membership after US trade talks collapseCanadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has put forward a suggestion for Canada to pursue associate-member status with the European Union.
Houthi fighters claim drone and missile attack on Saudi base SundayAn attack on a military installation located in the southern part of Saudi Arabia on Sunday was attributed to Houthi combatants, who reported using unmanned aerial vehicles and projectiles.
Reform UK gets £72 million from two crypto billionairesThe record-breaking sum, more than all UK political parties received last year, will help Reform prepare for the next general election.
Manchester derby kicks off at Old Trafford todayManchester United host rivals Man City at Old Trafford this afternoon, with kick-off set for 4:30pm BST.
Grenfell cost-cutting director gets £157,000 council housing jobSurvivors of the Grenfell blaze have condemned the "appalling decision" to offer a permanent, senior council housing role to Laura Johnson, the individual in charge of cost-cutting measures at Grenfell Tower.
Scottish independence vote remains possible, says senior ministerScottish Education Secretary Mairi McAllan announced on Sunday that an independence referendum remains a possibility.
US embassy employee accused of child image possession left UK without police interviewIn August, a US embassy employee, facing accusations of child indecent image possession, was apprehended in south London before being flown out of the UK.
Kimi Rules the Madring! 🏆Kimi Antonelli has won the inaugural Spanish Grand Prix at Madrid’s Madring, leading Max Verstappen and Lando Norris across the finish line.
Interest rates may rise in US, UK, and Japan this weekCentral bankers in the US, UK, and Japan are meeting this week to set interest rates as surging inflation puts pressure on their economies.
AI bootcamps in Preston train young people for jobsIn Preston, a new experimental program is providing artificial intelligence education to 70 individuals between the ages of 16 and 24 who are currently disengaged from school, work, or vocational training.
Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland demand the right to leaveThe leaders of the SNP, Plaid Cymru and Sinn Féin will sign a memorandum in Cardiff on Monday demanding the right to hold independence referendums.
Modi, Putin and Xi link hands as BRICS defies sanctionsBRICS leaders unanimously adopted the New Delhi Declaration on Saturday, condemning unilateral sanctions and warning of rising nuclear confrontation risk.
Iran says the strait stays shut until America blinksIran will keep the Strait of Hormuz closed until Washington lifts sanctions, unfreezes Iranian assets and ends its naval operations, President Masoud Pezeshkian said at the BRICS summit in Delhi.
Israeli strike on Gaza City vehicle kills twoAn Israeli air strike on a vehicle in the Tal al-Hawa neighbourhood of Gaza City killed two people and wounded 13 on Sunday, Palestinian medics said.
Israel opposes extending UN peacekeepers in south LebanonFrance and Lebanon are pushing to extend the UN peacekeeping mission in southern Lebanon beyond the end of the year, the Financial Times reported on Sunday, with Israel opposed.
Russia's losses in Ukraine pass 1.5 millionRussia has lost about 1,506,900 troops since its full-scale invasion began in February 2022, Ukraine's general staff said on Sunday, including 1,520 in the past day.
A Russian drone hit the Kyiv to Warsaw trainA Russian drone struck the Kyiv to Warsaw passenger train at Yahodyn, close to the Polish border, during overnight attacks on Ukraine.
Reform UK could lose £72m crypto donations under new lawLabour's housing secretary Angela Rayner warned that new legislation, which will be backdated to March, could affect two £36m donations to Nigel Farage's party.
Woman arrested after Crawley chemical incident, man hospitalisedEmergency services were called to Fletcher Close, Southgate, Crawley, on Sunday at approximately 5.10am.
Almost 1.3 tonnes of plastic waste removed from Scilly Isles beachesA charity removed almost 1.3 tonnes of plastic and fishing gear from nine islands during a three-week expedition.
Great North Run sees big increase in young runners under 25The Great North Run has seen a significant rise in participation among younger individuals, with the proportion of runners aged 25 and under notably higher.
AI bosses back calls to slow development over safety fearsThe head of AI company Anthropic, Dario Amodei, has called for a slower pace in developing artificial intelligence models due to serious risks.
Nigel Farage disagrees with Trump over united Ireland commentsDonald Trump expressed a desire for a united Ireland, proposing it "may as well happen now" during his two-day visit.
Iranian commercial ship struck near Hormuz, one person killedIranian state media says a commercial vessel was hit early Sunday off Qeshm Island, killing one person and wounding three.
Trump expects to settle UK-Argentina Falklands disputeUS President Donald Trump believes he will be asked to resolve any future conflict over the Falkland Islands, which he called a "potential disaster".
One dead, 140 missing after Indonesian ferry hits bad weatherIndonesian rescuers are looking for 140 individuals who were on board a passenger ship that disappeared in the Java Sea on Sunday.
Russians seek answers for hundreds missing after 2024 Ukraine incursionUkrainian forces' August 2024 incursion into Russia has left over 300 Russians unaccounted for in the Kursk region.
Europe must endure hardship to keep pressure on PutinThe UK national security adviser, Jonathan Powell, said Europe must be ready for "real hardship" this winter to maintain economic pressure on Russia.
Anti-migrant vigilante groups form across UK since last summerThe UK has seen the formation of no fewer than 28 anti-migrant vigilante groups in the past year and a half.
Christopher Harborne gives Reform UK £36m, matching Ben DeloChristopher Harborne, a wealthy figure in the cryptocurrency industry, has given Reform UK £36 million, an amount equal to the contribution made by billionaire Ben Delo.
Spinach and almond compound may worsen gut inflammation in IBD patientsA natural compound present in spinach and almonds might worsen gut inflammation in individuals experiencing Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.
Water drove ancient volcanoes 3 billion years ago through 'dripduction'Scientists found water influenced Earth's interior and drove volcanic activity over three billion years ago.
English whisky gets protected status, joining Scotch and WelshThe English whisky industry has achieved protected Geographical Indication (GI) status, marking a significant accomplishment for a rapidly expanding sector.
Burnham's Manchester letter reportedly written using AIPrime Minister Andy Burnham's heartfelt letter to Manchester was reportedly created using artificial intelligence.
AI could let criminals raid bank accounts in three monthsGovernment security experts believe AI could be deployed by cyber criminals to steal from bank accounts in as little as three months.
New Parkinson's drugs could slow disease within three yearsDoctors suggest a revolution in Parkinson's treatment is near, with new disease-modifying drugs potentially available within three years.
Burnham resists calls to reform student loans in BudgetAndy Burnham is resisting demands from MPs to change the student loan system in the upcoming Budget, despite significant anger among graduates recently.
Ex-Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon says AI staff are genuinely frightened for humanity's futureAn AI researcher who departed from Anthropic informed the BBC that individuals engaged in developing the technology are "genuinely frightened" by its swift progress.
Student loan terms to be clearer for university applicantsThe government will give clearer information about student loans to university applicants in England, including that repayment rules can change.
Jeremy Clarkson's cancer diagnosis helped 30,000 peopleHis partner, Lisa Hogan, stated that he had at first been unwilling to disclose his prostate cancer diagnosis publicly on Clarkson's Farm.
Thirlwall report won't settle Lucy Letby debate, says judgeLady Justice Thirlwall, the judge leading the inquiry, states her report won't examine Lucy Letby's guilt or innocence.
Ryan Garcia retained his WBC welterweight title stopping Conor Benn in round 2Ryan Garcia stopped Conor Benn by TKO in the second round, retaining his WBC welterweight title.
Céline Dion performs first live show in six yearsCéline Dion gave her first complete concert in almost six years on Saturday, appearing in Paris following her diagnosis with stiff person syndrome.
OpenAI will not go public in 2026 over AI safety fearsSam Altman, OpenAI's CEO, said in a Saturday interview that going public now would be ill-advised due to safety concerns.
Burnham and Badenoch revive red-blue politics despite Reform donationsLabour and the Conservatives are rediscovering a familiar political divide, even as Reform UK receives "gobsmacking" donations.
Diljit Dosanjh becomes first Punjabi singer to headline Wembley StadiumIndian megastar Diljit Dosanjh made history on Saturday night by headlining Wembley Stadium, the first Punjabi singer to do so.
Trump's $5,000 dividend would not use tax money, official saysDonald Trump's proposed $5,000 dividend for US adults, if Republicans win the November elections, would not come from US tax revenues.
Thousands of abandoned e-bikes seized by London councils this yearLocal authorities in London have seized 3,393 abandoned or dangerously parked e-bikes so far this year, a 23% increase from 2025.
Dentists report more young people grinding teeth due to stressSome dentists report an increasing number of young people with teeth grinding issues, often linked to stress.
Prince William establishes £250,000 fund for Dartmoor village projectsNext week, Prince William is to introduce a new financial initiative, aiming to assist the secluded community situated close to Dartmoor prison.
