Audi CEO Faces Backlash Over Trump Rally as $4bn US Plant Awaits Approval
Audi chief Gernot Döllner faces criticism over appearing at Donald Trump's Georgia rally as a proposed $4bn US factory awaits Volkswagen approval.
NHS Consultants to Strike for Two Days in November as Pay Dispute Continues
NHS consultants in England plan to strike on 25 and 26 November 2026. Emergency care will continue, but routine services could be disrupted.
Space Armour Tested at 16,000mph Reaches Orbit for First Time
Atomic-6's new spacecraft shielding has reached orbit aboard Starburst-1 after ground trials against high-speed projectiles. Its protection against real orbital debris remains unproven in space.
AstraZeneca Stomach Cancer Drug Doubles Median Survival in Later-Line Trial
AstraZeneca's experimental Sone-Ve drug doubled median survival for a key group in a Phase III stomach cancer trial, although an important second endpoint was missed.
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Cruise Ship Hits Container Ships in Germany as Police Investigate Captain
Police are investigating the captain of Mein Schiff 3 after a collision with two container ships in Bremerhaven left lifeboats damaged and a Canary Islands cruise cancelled. Nobody was injured.
Gavin McInnes’s Mass Shooting Claims on Piers Morgan: What the Evidence Shows
Proud Boys founder Gavin McInnes made claims about Muslims, antidepressants and transgender mass shooters on Piers Morgan Uncensored. We examine the evidence and his history.
Nine Injured as Festivalgoers Jump From Burning Pavilion in Philippines
Dramatic footage shows visitors jumping from a burning Buglasan Festival pavilion in the Philippines. Nine people, including two children, were injured.
Florida Contractor Sting Leads to 50 Arrests in Operation Bad Builder
Hillsborough County deputies arrested 50 people in Operation Bad Builder, a Florida undercover sting targeting suspected unlicensed contractors.
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Government Moves to Influence Water Bills, but No Price Cuts Promised
Ministers want greater influence over future water bills, but there is no promise of immediate cuts. We examine Ofwat's 36% rise and what changes.
Tyneside Pizza Boss Matthew Temple Jailed for £150,000 Covid Loan Fraud
Matthew Temple, 44, has been jailed after securing three £50,000 Covid loans for one pizza firm. Investigators traced gambling transactions.
Royal Lofts & Extensions Shut Down After Unfinished Building Work Complaints
Royal Lofts & Extensions Ltd has been shut down after an Insolvency Service investigation into unfinished work, missing goods and payments to its director's personal account.
English Schools Taught Multiple Religions, Including Islam, in the 1970s
Parliamentary records from 1976 show English pupils were taught about Islam alongside Christianity and other faiths. The viral row overlooks 50 years of RE history.
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Ministers want greater influence over future water bills, but there is no promise of immediate cuts. We examine Ofwat's 36% rise and what changes.
Who Is Erika Kirk? Her Rise to Power, Turning Point USA’s Finances and the Claims Examined
From beauty queen and Christian entrepreneur to head of Turning Point USA, Erika Kirk has become a prominent political figure. We examine her background, the organisation's finances, her public statements and the evidence behind controversial online claims.
Reform UK Launches Its Own Newspaper as Party Expands Media Operation
Nigel Farage's Reform UK is preparing to distribute millions of copies of The Reformer, an eight-page party newspaper designed to bypass traditional media. The move comes amid renewed scrutiny of the party following an ITV undercover investigation into racism, misogyny and candidate vetting.
Calls to Repeal Women’s Voting Rights Resurface on the American Right
More than a century after women secured constitutional voting protections in the United States, conservative activists and religious figures are again questioning whether women should vote independently. Their arguments have gained attention in influential Republican circles, but new polling shows overwhelming opposition to household voting, including among Republican voters.
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UK Data Centre Contractor VKE Secures Reported £42m Investment
VKE Group has secured a reported £42m private equity investment to expand its UK and European data centre construction work, as demand for digital infrastructure grows.
Government Moves to Influence Water Bills, but No Price Cuts Promised
Ministers want greater influence over future water bills, but there is no promise of immediate cuts. We examine Ofwat's 36% rise and what changes.
Tyneside Pizza Boss Matthew Temple Jailed for £150,000 Covid Loan Fraud
Matthew Temple, 44, has been jailed after securing three £50,000 Covid loans for one pizza firm. Investigators traced gambling transactions.
Royal Lofts & Extensions Shut Down After Unfinished Building Work Complaints
Royal Lofts & Extensions Ltd has been shut down after an Insolvency Service investigation into unfinished work, missing goods and payments to its director's personal account.
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Police are investigating the captain of Mein Schiff 3 after a collision with two container ships in Bremerhaven left lifeboats damaged and a Canary Islands cruise cancelled. Nobody was injured.
East Midlands Railway Tells Passengers ‘Essential Travel Only’ as Bank Holiday Strike Continues
East Midlands Railway is running a significantly reduced Bank Holiday Monday service as RMT strike action affects trains to and from London.
Buses Replace Late-Night Trains Between Basingstoke, Winchester and Southampton
Late-night rail passengers face replacement buses between Basingstoke, Winchester, Southampton and Portsmouth during engineering work from 31 August to 2 September.
Around 140 Cars Destroyed in Huge Fire Near Gatwick Airport as Man Arrested on Suspicion of Arson
Around 140 vehicles have been destroyed in a major fire at a holiday parking site near Gatwick Airport, with a 67-year-old man arrested on suspicion of arson and later bailed pending enquiries.
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FA Trophy second-round draw confirmed: All 40 ties
The FA Trophy second-round proper draw is confirmed. See all 40 ties, the 14 November date, prize money and no-replay rules.
Yoo Ji-won, 25, Dies After Collapsing 500 Metres from Seoul Half-Marathon Finish Line
South Korean runner and AI researcher Yoo Ji-won died after collapsing just 500 metres from the finish of the 2026 Seoul Race half-marathon. The 25-year-old's death has prompted tributes from the running community, while the medical cause remains unknown.
Diego Poncelet Breaks Skateboard World Speed Record at 151.83km/h
Spanish downhill skateboarder Diego Poncelet has become the fastest person ever recorded standing on a skateboard, reaching 94.34mph on a steep Canadian road and surpassing a world record that had stood for nine years.
Jack Doherty Wins Boxing Debut in Just 30 Seconds Against Island Boy Kodiyakredd
Controversial YouTuber Jack Doherty secured a first-round technical knockout against Island Boys member Kodiyakredd at Brand Risk 16 in Miami, before challenging fellow streamer N3on to fight him next.