Defence Secretary Wes Streeting agrees with Donald Trump that the UK must significantly increase its military spending.
OpenAI safety report writer David Robinson warns company culture is brokenDavid Robinson, who led safety report writing, said AI firms are not being careful enough and need a cultural overhaul.
Man fatally shot at West London memorial serviceA 40-year-old man suffered a fatal gunshot wound at a memorial service in East Acton on Friday evening.
Science paper arXiv site limits submissions due to AI-generated contentThe arXiv preprint repository is now limiting submitters to two new papers per month because of a surge in low-quality submissions.
Apple says some iPhone 18 Pro Max phones need replacingCellular service has been lost by a "small number" of iPhone 18 Pro Max owners using the AT&T network, preventing them from making calls, sending texts, or accessing data.
Meta launches Muse Gadgets for building AI hardwareMeta has launched Muse Gadgets, an open-source project allowing developers to create their own hardware that connects to its personal AI agent, Muse.
Apple tightens Mac security over AI app privacy risksApple is adding new controls to its macOS Full Disk Access setting because AI apps could expose user data.
US and UK navies launch torpedo from uncrewed submarineTests in Scotland saw the British XV Excalibur uncrewed submarine successfully fire a US Navy Mk 48 heavyweight torpedo, a joint operation with the Royal Navy.
Saturn will be brightest this year on October 4, visible all nightOn October 4, Saturn will be at its brightest of 2026, shining at magnitude +0.3 and visible from sunset to sunrise.
Met Office warns of cold UK winter from El NiñoThe Met Office has updated its forecast, warning that an unprecedented "Godzilla" El Niño event could bring cold and snowy conditions to the UK this winter.
UAE threatens to cut UK investments after Man City verdictThe United Arab Emirates has warned that a recent verdict against Manchester City could affect its future major investments in the UK.
Trump administration sends $500 checks to nearly one million AmericansThis week, the US Treasury Department began dispatching $500 refund checks to over 950,000 citizens across 30 American states.
Chinese Jaecoo 7 is UK's best-selling new carAlmost 100,000 new electric vehicles were registered in September 2026, making it Britain's busiest month ever for EV sales.
Greece asks EU to freeze asylum claims during border crisisGreece has urged the European Union to permit member states to suspend all asylum applications temporarily during periods of high migrant arrivals.
Dual National Bailed as Fairford Terror Inquiry Goes OnCounter-terror police say a 25-year-old dual UK-Iranian national, arrested in Westminster on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts, has been released on bail.
Manchester Charges Put Community Safety Under SpotlightTwo men have been charged over an alleged plot targeting Manchester’s Jewish community, according to prosecutors.
France’s Student Revolt Brings Riot Police to the StreetsPolice have clashed with students during escalating education protests in France, where unrest has disrupted hundreds of schools.
G7 Opens Fuel Reserves After Trump Export ThreatG7 governments have agreed to release large emergency fuel reserves after Donald Trump threatened restrictions affecting oil and diesel supplies.
Brazil Vote Tests the Region’s New Political Fault LineBrazil’s closely fought election is being watched as a test of whether a growing pro Trump political style can take deeper root in Latin America.
Guardiola’s City Future Comes Into Focus After VerdictPep Guardiola is reportedly considering a return to Manchester City after the Premier League delivered its verdict in the club’s financial case.
Oktoberfest Cycling Event Adds Shorts After Privacy ComplaintsOrganisers of a popular Oktoberfest cycling event supplied women with cycling shorts after reports of upskirting incidents.
What Alison Hammond’s On-Air Scare Reveals About Panic AttacksTelevision presenter Alison Hammond was taken off the This Morning set after becoming unwell, prompting concern from viewers and colleagues.
Badenoch’s Conservative Repair Job Before Britain VotesKemi Badenoch faces a difficult route to the next general election, as Conservatives seek to rebuild support amid competition from Labour and Reform UK.
French School Unrest Puts Macron Under PressureFrench students have taken to the streets over deteriorating school conditions, with demonstrations spreading across the country.
Failed Execution Reignites Britain’s Death-Penalty ArgumentChrista Pike’s failed lethal-injection execution has renewed debate over capital punishment in Britain, according to Reprieve chief Maya Foa.
Passengers Foil Mid-Flight Axe Attack as Flydubai Crew Regains ControlPassengers helped stop an alleged cockpit attack on a Flydubai flight bound for Tel Aviv after the co-pilot reportedly used a crash axe against the captain, UAE officials said.
Essex town Grays struggles with crime, empty shops, and fly-tippingThe Essex town of Grays, once a thriving industrial hub, has faced economic and social decline for years.
NATO jets scrambled after suspected drone from Belarus entered LithuaniaLithuanian authorities reported that NATO fighter jets took off from the country on Saturday following the detection of a suspected drone entering its airspace from Belarus.
Oktoberfest events now happen across the UK in autumnThe spirit of Oktoberfest has spread across the UK, with scores of events from small bars to large marquees in most major cities.
Bluetongue outbreak is Britain's worst ever, with 2,201 casesBritish farms are seeing their worst bluetongue season on record, with 2,201 cases already recorded since 1 July 2026.
OpenAI review into government hacks costs over $500,000 dailyOpenAI's internal review into its AI agents' activity, which includes hacks on Australian government sites, incurs daily costs exceeding US$500,000 for the company.
New poll shows 49% of UK voters support rejoining the European UnionA new megapoll found that 49% of voters support rejoining the European Union, with 28.5% against.
London named world's second best city, but quality of life poorLondon has been ranked the second best city globally for the second year running by Oxford Economics' Global Cities Index.
Home Secretary warns UK endures serious Iranian threats after bomb plotHome Secretary Shabana Mahmood stated that Iran poses "a range of serious threats" to the UK, following charges against two men.
Hammersmith and Fulham council warns 150% council tax hike possible by 2027/28The west London council warns it faces its biggest financial challenge ever due to central government funding cuts.
Green Party leader says election wins pushed Labour leftGreen Party leader Zack Polanski said the past year has been "wild" for the party, with record numbers of councillors and their first Westminster by-election win.
London's luxury homes see prices fall up to 25% since 2010s peakLondon's prime property market is struggling, with prices in inner boroughs falling 8.3% in the year to June.
Diabetes significantly raises risk of heart disease, often without warningExperts warn that high blood sugar and insulin resistance damage blood vessels, leading to serious heart problems.
New 'American Covid' strain doubles hospitalisations; NHS advises isolationA new Covid variant, nicknamed 'American Covid' and identified as XFG or Stratus, is spreading in the UK and has doubled hospital admissions.
Three train-leasing company bosses made £3.5m last year as dividends paidChief executives of three companies that lease trains to Britain's railways earned a combined £3.5m last year.
Elon Musk's partner Shivon Zilis says he ended their relationship suddenlyShivon Zilis, mother to four of Elon Musk's children, announced their split on X, stating the breakup came "with no warning".
Electric cars might make passengers sick due to silent acceleration and brakingSome electric vehicle passengers report feeling more motion sick, with research suggesting this could be more severe than in non-electric cars.
Trump wants to rename AI "super intelligence," but tech industry ignores itDonald Trump ordered federal agencies to call AI "super intelligence" and told tech CEOs that China's President Xi Jinping supports the idea.
Burnham to scrap pension triple lock, saving £15bn a year by 2030sAndy Burnham plans to introduce legislation during the current parliamentary session to abolish the state pension triple lock, with the assurance staying in place until 2030.
King Charles to acknowledge colonial rule's past harms on Caribbean tourKing Charles III will acknowledge the past harms of colonial rule and slavery during a Caribbean tour starting on 27 October.
Child disability benefits bill now over £5bn because of mental health claimsSpending on child disability benefits has more than doubled since 2019-20, reaching over £5 billion a year.
Tories promise 50,000 new prison places to stop early releasesThe Conservatives plan to build 50,000 extra prison spots in England and Wales to prevent criminals from being freed early.
G7 nations to release 100m barrels of oil and dieselThe G7 nations agreed to release up to 100 million barrels of emergency diesel and crude oil after US President Donald Trump threatened to cut off US diesel supplies.
French school protests spread, leading to hundreds of arrestsStudent protests, which started nearly two weeks ago in northern Paris, have now spread across France, with hundreds of schools blockaded.
Trump says diesel export ban was never on the tableThe G7 nations reached an agreement to make 100 million barrels of oil and diesel available from emergency reserves, aiming to alleviate supply constraints.
Two Iranian men charged in alleged plot against Manchester's Jewish communityTwo Iranian men face terror charges in connection with an alleged plot against Manchester's Jewish community.
Flydubai pilot identified as Hamam al-Hammami was removed from Oman Air over extremist viewsThe FlyDubai pilot who attacked another pilot to crash the plane was removed from Oman Air last year due to concerns about his extremist views.