Trump denies offering Iran sanctions relief for nuclear concessions
The president rejected reports that he was willing to ease sanctions and release frozen funds for concrete nuclear steps, while mediators continued work on a deal.
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Sydney teenager in stable condition after fall from moving B-Line bus
A 16-year-old girl was taken to hospital after falling from a bus near the Spit Bridge. The bus has been withdrawn from service while authorities investigate.
Two former Hungarian ministers detained after parliament lifts their immunity
Balázs Hankó and Miklós Seszták face separate corruption investigations over cultural funding and public contracts. Both deny wrongdoing.
England to face Scotland at Sunderland's Stadium of Light in 2027 Women's Six Nations
The Red Roses are set to return to the ground where 42,723 watched their 2025 World Cup opener. Scottish Rugby confirms the fixture date but still lists its venue as to be...
Coalition falls to 22% in Essential poll as Australians weigh immigration cuts
The September survey puts One Nation at 25% and finds a majority want fewer migrants, even as more respondents view immigration positively than negatively.
Young Vic announces London premiere of documentary play The Pelicot Trial
Milo Rau and Servane Dècle’s work is scheduled for one performance at London County Hall on 30 November, drawing on testimony and records from Gisèle Pelicot’s trial.
England’s Test outlook improves after Pakistan sweep as Fleming prepares for winter
A 3-0 series win has given captain Joe Root a stronger starting point, while new coach Stephen Fleming has set out his ambitions before England’s tour of South Africa.
Booker nominee Luke Kennard credits Chard teachers with encouraging his writing
The Black Bag author singled out a former English teacher who read his stories and left suggestions while Kennard was a pupil at Holyrood Academy.
Burnham sets out pension, water and care plans in first conference speech as PM
The prime minister pledged a new approach to water ownership and proposed changing pension increases from 2030 to help fund a National Care Service.
Pochettino calls Manchester City case a ‘period of deception’ and questions how harm can be repaired
The former Tottenham manager says any punishment cannot turn back time for clubs that competed against City. Sanctions have yet to be announced, and City plans to appeal.
Caleb Flynn found guilty of murdering wife Ashley Flynn in Ohio
A Miami County jury convicted the former American Idol contestant of aggravated murder. Jurors heard prosecutors’ account of a staged break-in and a defense challenge to the...
California signs ban on police use of electric-shock gloves after ICE purchase
The law covers wearable shock gloves used by state, local and federal officers in California. Its application to federal agents remains an open legal question.
Estonia says Russia ordered arson at Milrem Robotics building in Tallinn
Estonian authorities say their security service has linked an August fire at a defence company supplying Ukraine to Russian special services. Moscow denies the accusation, and...
Australia investigates OpenAI agent’s access to Medicare statistics portal
Officials say an OpenAI agent reached non-public files on a public-facing statistics site. An independent review of archived code has raised an unresolved question about how it...
England’s national museums will stay free for overseas visitors
Ministers have decided against charging international tourists to enter England’s national museums, citing possible effects on domestic visitors and uneven benefits across the...
NASA’s Crew-12 packs Dragon for return as station teams check air and water
Four astronauts prepared their SpaceX Dragon for departure from the International Space Station on September 29, while crewmates checked air circulation, water systems and...
Dutch police confirm ShinyHunters suspect’s arrest as FBI examines group’s breach claim
A 24-year-old Amsterdam man was arrested before the group claimed to have breached an FBI jobs site. Dutch authorities have not publicly linked him to that incident.
Saracens face further fines over Brendan Venter’s missed media commitments
BBC Sport says Saracens have already received a £5,000 sanction after Venter missed a league launch. Neither the club nor Prem Rugby has publicly confirmed the reported penalty.