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03/10/2026 UAE prosecutors say co-pilot used cockpit axe in plane attack

Investigators in the United Arab Emirates say the co-pilot on a plane bound for Israel used an axe, stored in the cockpit for emergencies, as a weapon to attack the aircr

G7 releases 100 million barrels of fuel reserves

The G7 bloc of major economies agrees the release of a hundred million barrels of strategic fuel reserves, to try to bring down the cost of diesel. Also: Riot police have

Hundreds of prisoners walk free

The first prisoners to be released early under the government's scheme to create more space in prisons in England and Wales have walked free. Victims and probation servic

RAF Fairford suspects released on bail

The British men suspected of plotting a bomb attack on an RAF airbase in Gloucestershire have all been released on bail. The head of counter terrorism police says the inv

Pilot arrested after 'stabbing co-pilot in cockpit'

A senior Israeli minister has described an incident on a plane travelling from Dubai to Tel Aviv as an 'attempted jihadist terror attack'. Also: Andy Burnham says it's po

Andy Burnham sets out his vision on social care

Andy Burnham has told the Labour Party conference that the existing pension triple lock will end in 2030 to help fund a new national care service. Also: The Premier Leagu

Five men arrested after RAF Fairford incident

Five men have been arrested on suspicion of explosive and terrorism offences after three “suspicious vehicles” were reported near a base used by the US military in Glouce

Andy Burnham promises new direction for the UK at Labour Party conference

Andy Burnham has promised to set out a new direction for the UK after what he called a decade of drift since Brexit, as he arrived for his first Labour conference as prim

Man City found guilty of most of 115 financial rule breaches

Sources say Manchester City have been found guilty of breaking the majority of the 115 financial rules they were accused of breaching. Also: The Prime Minister has urged

President Trump welcomes Xi Jinping to the White House

Donald Trump and China's leader, President Xi, have been holding talks at the White House to discuss issues including trade, Taiwan and AI. Also: Cyber criminals claim to

UK military expands into space

A Ministry of Defence source tells the BBC the UK military is jamming signals from satellites used by hostile states. Also: The Home Secretary says it's "unacceptable" th

Andy Burnham holds meeting with Donald Trump

President Trump says he thinks he can "do business" with Andy Burnham, as the two leaders hold their first face to face meeting at the UN General Assembly. Also: Piers Mo

Technical issue disrupts flights across the UK

Flights across the UK have been disrupted by a problem with air traffic control systems for the second time in two weeks. Also: America's main TV networks are refusing to

German Chancellor: 'Disastrous' state elections

The German chancellor, Friedrich Merz, says he takes full responsibility for what he's called a disastrous showing for his party in state elections. Ukraine has targeted

President Trump's Greenland security deal welcomed

A new deal over Greenland's security announced by President Trump has been welcomed by Danish and Greenlandic leaders after months of tension over the Arctic territory.

Earl Spencer defends claims about King Charles

Princess Diana's brother, Earl Spencer, has insisted he is "telling the truth" about a phone call with King Charles in the days after his sister's death. Also MI5 has acc

Charles 'giddily elated' after Diana died, her brother claims

The Daily Mail has published more extracts from Earl Spencer's upcoming book about his sister, Princess Diana. On the day of her death, he claims, the then Prince Charles

Schools in England get extra funding for teachers' pay

Schools in England are to be given an extra £500 million in funding towards the cost of a pay award for teachers this academic year. Also: Andy Burnham has rejected criti

Lucy Letby hospital inquiry

A public inquiry has found a "complete failure to protect babies" at the hospital where Lucy Letby murdered seven babies and attempted to kill seven others. Also: Reform'

Donald Trump says there is a 'conspiracy against AI'

Donald Trump has attacked what he calls a sick conspiracy against AI, after technology tycoons backed calls from the boss of Anthropic to limit the pace of AI development