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Premier LeagueHenry defends himself after Ballon d'Or criticism
Former Arsenal forward Thierry Henry responds to criticism of a number of comments he made during Monday's Ballon d'Or ceremony and claims they were "jokes".
29 Oct 2026
HealthTerminally ill mum who can't talk, walk or dress herself refused Pip payment
Rachael Field, from Rhondda Cynon Taf, had her tongue and voicebox removed and windpipe reconstructed.
29 Oct 2026
WorldIsraeli forces continue West Bank raids as Hebron lockdown enters sixth day
UN agency expresses 'grave concern' in Hebron and warns of echoes of 2025 'Iron Wall' operation.
29 Oct 2026
PoliticsBurnham’s government unveils its first UK budget: What to expect
UK chancellor to present an autumn budget amid rising living costs and energy bills.
29 Oct 2026
Sport'I earned my spot' - Lewis can be England hero after controversial selection
Mikey Lewis knows his selection for England's squad at the 2026 Rugby League World Cup was divisive but he's ready to take his chance in Australia.
29 Oct 2026
WorldAI illustrationNetanyahu's Camp Leads Without Majority After 70% of Votes Counted
According to DW Arabic, Netanyahu's bloc is ahead of the opposition coalition but has not secured a majority after over 70% of votes were counted in Israel's general election.
29 Oct 2026
PoliticsWill Aizenkot's Government Shift Israel's Policy Toward Regional Nations?
France 24 Arabic reports Netanyahu's bloc fell short of a Knesset majority, raising questions about how Israel's regional policy might change under a potential Gadi Aizenkot government.
29 Oct 2026
BusinessWorkers should be able to know colleagues' salaries, rights body says
Employees should legally be able to find out what their co-workers are earning, the UK's equality watchdog says
29 Oct 2026
WorldGaza Life a Year After Ceasefire: Ongoing Struggles and Lost Privacy
According to BBC Arabic, Akram Al-Sourani describes daily life in Gaza a year after the US‑backed ceasefire as a series of "small wars"—from water queues to loss of privacy—while the sounds of bombings and drones persist.
29 Oct 2026
BreakingIsraeli right makes provocative statements as election votes are counted
Netanyahu and Smotrich rail against Arab voters as rival political camps face an uncertain path to power.
29 Oct 2026
WorldMapping the siege of Yemen’s Taiz, and the price families are paying
Three weeks into the siege of Yemen’s third-largest city, prices have doubled, and families are down to the basics.
29 Oct 2026
EnvironmentHormuz oil spill forces closure of UAE beaches
An oil spill from a damaged tanker in the Strait of Hormuz has reached the UAE’s beaches, forcing their closure.
29 Oct 2026
PoliticsWhat do we know about Chancellor John Healey?
The Chancellor is due to deliver his first Budget.
29 Oct 2026
WorldIran Meets Makkah Alliance Nations: Can It Avert a New Regional War?
Iran hosted representatives of the Makkah Alliance amid rising Houthi tensions and US‑Israeli threats. The closing statement only pledged continued dialogue, with no concrete outcomes.
29 Oct 2026
HealthYvette Cooper drops plans to abolish NHS patient champion after outcry
Exclusive: Health secretary to extend role of watchdog, which backers say helps hold service in England to accountYvette Cooper has abandoned plans to abolish the NHS’s independent patient champion after an outcry from MPs across the political spectrum.The health secretary has decided to keep and extend the role of Healthwatch England, which was due to be axed as part of the government’s reorganis
29 Oct 2026
WorldKhouri: Strong Israel-Arab bloc result does not mean Israel has changed
Rami Khouri challenges the idea that a strong IsraelI-Arab bloc result signals any positive shift in Israeli society.
29 Oct 2026
Premier LeagueCan clubs stop team news leaking out through FPL picks?
Chelsea striker Joao Pedro's injury was leaked through the Fantasy Premier League game, but is there anything clubs can do?
29 Oct 2026
WorldLebanese and Syrians expect no change in Israeli policy after election
Residents in Lebanon and Syria expect little change in Israeli policy after the election.
28 Oct 2026
WorldExit polls following Israeli elections indicate no clear winner
The official results are due to be published on November 4, more than a week after the vote.
28 Oct 2026
Premier LeagueFleetwood-Arsenal halted for eight minutes because of drone
Arsenal's match with Fleetwood town in the last-16 of the Carabao Cup is delayed for more than eight minutes after a drone is spotted above the stadium during the match.
28 Oct 2026
CommunityUnpaid carers say chancellor’s plan to scrap allowance cliff edge falls short
Digital taper system for benefit expected in budget, but those already hit with overpayments will still have to pay“On the surface it sounds really positive – and I really hope that it is,” says unpaid carer Guy Shahar of the government’s decision to abolish the notorious carer’s allowance cliff edge.But Shahar is angry that most carers hit with unjust overpayments in the past will still have to r
28 Oct 2026
Premier LeagueHarry Kane: How the ‘runt of the litter’ conquered a historic Ballon d’Or
Once mocked for being the most famous player never to win a trophy, Kane now has the most prestigious individual honour.
28 Oct 2026
PoliticsRosebank oilfield would not breach UK emission targets, say government insiders
Emissions from exported oil would not count against carbon budget, insiders say – reasoning likely to draw dismay from climate campaignersThe giant Rosebank oilfield can be approved without breaching the UK’s emission targets, according to government insiders, in a boost to those in the cabinet who are pushing for it to be given the go-ahead.The Guardian revealed last week that Miatta Fahnbulleh,
28 Oct 2026
BreakingFuneral held for family killed in Jordanian airstrikes in Syria
Mourners have buried four members of a family, including three children, killed in Jordanian airstrikes in Syria.
28 Oct 2026