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Sunday
11th October 2026

Around the world

Ukraine strikes Russian data centre again despite Trump warning

It is the third time this week that Ukraine has targeted Russian tech giant Yandex, forcing the company to suspend its operations.

Pope Leo to have surgery after lump found on lung

The 71-year-old pontiff said the nodule was identified "at a very early stage".

In the UK

Wildlife park remains closed after fatal tiger attack

Yorkshire Wildlife Park remains closed after a man entered the tiger enclosure and was fatally attacked on Saturday.

UK does not support Trump's Russia diesel deal, says Streeting

The defence secretary says the US and its allies need to increase pressure on Vladimir Putin to end the war with Ukraine.

Politics

UK does not support Trump's Russia diesel deal, says Streeting

The defence secretary says the US and its allies need to increase pressure on Vladimir Putin to end the war with Ukraine.

UK launches flood taskforce to prepare for extreme winter weather

The Environment Agency has warned approximately 6.3 million homes and businesses in England remain at risk of flooding.

Education

Ofsted faces fresh calls to halt graded school inspections in England

A second head teachers' union says it is "increasingly concerned" about members' "welfare and morale".

Ofcom investigates Meta over Instagram Instants feature

The regulator said Instagram had not fully assessed risks posed by its Instants feature prior to launching it.

Health

Autism, ADHD and mental health review: What you need to know

It contains big lessons for the NHS, welfare, education and employment policies. What are the key takeaways?

From the workplace to pop culture - why how we view women's anger is changing

Studies suggest women are getting angrier, but are they just more open about it?

Business

Trump announces deal for Russian diesel as Zelensky calls it a gift to Putin

Ukraine's president sharply criticised the move, calling it an "investment in war that must be ended, not prolonged".

Analysis: Trump's shock Russia deal highlights mounting pressure to curb fuel prices

The US president hopes to ease his party's pain before next month's midterm elections, writes the BBC's North America correspondent.

Science

Four dead and thousands without power after Hurricane Isaias lashes US

Roofs were ripped off buildings after Isaias barrelled into the US on Friday evening, before it weakened to a post-tropical cyclone.

Hundreds protest over data centre plans

Placard-waving opponents highlight concerns about a data centre development on the local landscape.

Technology

King warns malicious online actors are evolving tactics

The King spoke of "threats to our international order" in a letter marking the 10th anniversary of the National Cyber Security Centre.

Rogue Anthropic AI agent gave police fake tip in unsolved murder case

Philadelphia police said the tip was "flagged as spam", but criticised the tech company for taking more than two months to detect and report the breach.

Entertainment

Inside the room: What it was like to be with Blackpink's Lisa as race scandal erupted

Film-maker Sue Kim talks about having unprecedented access to K-Pop idol Lisa Manobal at her most candid.

Screams, haunting scenes and deadly hide-and-seek, as Celebrity Traitors heats up

Episode four saw another contestant killed off, a ghoulish mission near a graveyard and a spooky twist.