Aviva chief warns flood risk could leave some new homes uninsurable
Amanda Blanc says England is building homes in flood-risk areas that could become difficult to insure, as company research and official figures show the scale of exposure.
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Miliband calls for closer EU ties and joint action on global risks in Labour speech
The foreign secretary said Britain should help rebuild the world order through European cooperation, climate security and international rules, while setting out commitments on...
Westminster Council weighs future of Banksy’s flag statue without setting a decision date
The council says it has explored options for the Waterloo Place sculpture but has made no formal decision. It has not named the options or announced a new safety plan.
Daytona Beach rezones land for The Brown museum expansion as drainage review continues
Commissioners approved zoning for a proposed 90,000-square-foot museum and larger planetarium. Site-plan and permit reviews, including scrutiny of flood storage, remain.
Ekurhuleni reports 12 women's deaths as police investigate possible links
Eleven women's bodies were found in Ekurhuleni through September 27. A woman was then shot dead in Tembisa on September 28; police have not linked that killing to the earlier...
Olise’s late goal lifts France past Belgium as Italy beat Türkiye 4-1
France won 1-0 in Brussels through an 88th-minute Michael Olise goal, while Italy scored three times in the first half on its way to victory in Bursa.
Andy Burnham to propose public GB Grid body for electricity connections
The prime minister is expected to unveil a publicly owned body that would invest alongside private network companies and help businesses secure grid connections. Its funding...
Pocognoli urges Gilmour to take risks as Scotland face Switzerland
Scotland’s new manager wants Billy Gilmour to play with freedom after his return against Slovenia, while warning that club minutes will matter for future squads.
Pochettino says reported Manchester City verdict raises questions about fairness
The US manager questioned financial controls and said choosing a punishment would be difficult if reported findings against City are upheld.
UK AI minister urges contingency planning for possible job losses
Kanishka Narayan says the government should prepare for severe disruption from AI, while acknowledging there is no evidence of an overall decline in employment caused by it so far.
NASA’s October skywatching guide points to Algol in the northeastern sky
NASA says autumn observers can use Cassiopeia and Andromeda to find Algol after 9 p.m. Its changing brightness offers another reason to look more than once.
Michigan study sees an industrial opening for small reactors, contingent on tax credits
A University of Michigan model finds a possible market in hydrogen for ammonia and refining, but its projected returns depend heavily on incentives and unproven construction costs.
Lando Norris apologises to Franco Colapinto for Azerbaijan GP ban comments
Norris says he messaged Colapinto after calling for a ban over a three-car collision in Baku. Stewards instead imposed a five-place grid penalty.
Ronnie O’Sullivan, Zhao Xintong and Mark Williams exit Shenzhen Open
Jiang Jun beat O’Sullivan 5-2, Scott Donaldson edged Zhao in a deciding frame, and Fan Zhengyi defeated defending champion Williams 5-4 on the tournament’s opening day.
Infantino backs more funding for FIFA members but leaves $10m proposal undecided
FIFA’s president says he will support the greatest responsible increase in funding for national associations. The FIFA Council is due to consider the proposals on 15 October.
Aidan O’Brien’s Arc team narrows to three, with Diamond Necklace still uncertain
Minnie Hauk, Diamond Necklace and Benvenuto Cellini remain in the trainer’s plans for Sunday’s Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe, but the final field has yet to be set.
French school protests: Lecornu warns against escalation after 164 arrests
France's prime minister condemned reported violence as students protested school conditions. Authorities said 180 schools were affected on Monday, while a student union called...
George Mason wins $299,886 grant to study Potomac spill’s possible ecological effects
Researchers will track water conditions and aquatic life after January’s major sewage overflow, using decades of Gunston Cove records to help assess change.