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Friday
10th October 2025

Around the world

Ceasefire comes into force as Israel's military pulls out of parts of Gaza

Thousands of displaced Palestinians are making their way to their homes in the north of the territory.

Macron reappoints Lecornu as French PM after days of turmoil

Sébastien Lecornu resigned on Monday after 26 days in the job and he said two days later his "mission is over".

In the UK

Thousands line streets for boxing legend Ricky Hatton's funeral

The great and good of the boxing world were among those saying an emotional farewell to the boxer.

Tony Blair met Jeffrey Epstein while prime minister

The ex-PM confirms he met Epstein in 2002, six years before the financier pleaded guilty to soliciting prostitution from a minor.

Politics

Tony Blair met Jeffrey Epstein while prime minister

The ex-PM confirms he met Epstein in 2002, six years before the financier pleaded guilty to soliciting prostitution from a minor.

No plans to send UK troops to monitor Gaza ceasefire, says Cooper

The foreign secretary says the UK will continue to support the peace process through diplomacy.

Education

Thousands more university jobs cut as financial crisis deepens

University workers will vote on national strike action this month over a 1.4% pay offer made in the summer.

School 'not causative' in pupil's death - coroner

An inquest hears boarding school pupil Georgia Scarff had anxiety and was hit by a lorry.

Health

William visibly moved as widow tells of husband's suicide

Prince William's foundation is giving £1m to set up a suicide prevention network.

Want to feel calmer? How 20 minutes outside will help

Spending just 20 minutes in nature can lower blood pressure, heart rate and stress levels.

Business

Trump threatens to impose additional 100% tariff on China

The S&P 500 closed down 2.7%, its steepest fall since April, after the US president hit out at China.

How will the EU's new border system work?

The EU's much-delayed Entry/Exit System will change the way UK passengers travel to 29 countries.

Science

Green turtle bounces back from brink in conservation 'win'

Once endangered due to hunting, it is making a strong recovery thanks to global conservation efforts.

Fossil found on Dorset coast is unique 'sword dragon' species

Scientists say the newly discovered species of marine reptile probably met a grisly end.

Technology

OpenAI video app Sora hits 1 million downloads faster than ChatGPT

The popular AI tool generates ten second long realistic-looking videos from simple text prompts.

Google may be forced to make changes to search engine in UK

The regulator has given it "strategic market status", opening the door to what it calls "proportionate interventions."

Entertainment

Actress Alex Kingston reveals womb cancer diagnosis

The Strictly and Doctor Who star says she had a hysterectomy and radiation therapy last year.

Gregg Wallace claims BBC caused him 'distress and harassment'

The former MasterChef presenter is seeking up to £10,000 in damages from the BBC, court documents show.