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Budget 2026 live: Burnham faces PMQs before Healey delivers budget
Lewis said: The chancellor said he will be talking to Ofgem about how they get rid of the charge on electricity as well, but that is ‘trickier’ apparently and will take…
Russell Brand says he couldn’t find anyone to give evidence on his behalf in rape and sexual assault trial – latest updates
Brand, 51, has been charged with three counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault and one count of attempted indecent assault Winter moved on to count 5, in which a…
'Dissident republicans may be responsible' for explosive device at hotel - PSNI
The package was discovered at about 15:20 GMT on Tuesday at Ebrington Square in the Waterside.
Henry 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".
'Relax, I love Kane and Lamine Yamal' - Henry defends his Ballon d'Or hosting
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".
Scientists discover a secret glow in toxic fire salamanders
Researchers have discovered a surprising hidden ability in Europe's familiar black-and-yellow fire salamanders: they glow green and cyan under ultraviolet light.
The Download: dead startups fueling AI and interspecies communication
AI labs are buying data from dead startups to train their models When Keelan Miskell began winding down his crypto startup, he didn’t think its data was worth much.
Róisín Burns, Bernhard Wenger, Mikko Myllylahti & Benedikt Erlingsson Set For Les Arcs Coproduction Village
France‘s Les Arcs Coproduction Village has unveiled the 17 European feature film projects selected for its 18th edition in December.
Amazon’s new Echo line is here: the 6 biggest updates
Here's a roundup of all of the updates Amazon revealed on Wednesday.
Latvian Oscar Submission ‘Ulya’ Sells Wide Ahead of Opening Tallinn: ‘This Film Is a Blockbuster’ (EXCLUSIVE)
International distributors continue to fall for “Ulya.” The Latvian Oscar submission for Best International Feature Film has closed North America (New Mountain Films), F…
Terminally 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.
Israel election results live: Netanyahu bloc and main opposition set to fall short of majority as 84% of ballots counted
With more than 60% of ballots tallied, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s camp is narrowly ahead of the opposition, but still short of a clear majority.
Traders are betting big against this restaurant giant into earnings
There’s a lot of big earnings but the giant that traders are most worried about is apparently fast-casual titan Chipotle.
Sphere Media & Paul Barbeau Team Up To Bring TV Drama To Quebec
EXCLUSIVE: Bruno Dubé’s Sphere Media and Canadian producer Paul Barbeau have joined forces to bring international TV drama series to Quebec.
Can You Trust the Midterm Polls? Three Times Journalists Talk It Out.
Members of the team behind the Times/Siena Poll on what the data show, how they’ve improved their methodology and what it means to be “right.”
What has actually caused the decline in drug overdose deaths?
After years of steep increases, especially amid the pandemic, U.S.
Amazon Adds an Alexa Photo Frame and a Bedside Clock to Its Echo Family
The new Echo Studio also gets a camera, and the Echo Show 16 debuts an AI-generated Alexa interface.
Josh O’Connor Is a Reluctant Boxer in First-Look Clip of National Theatre Live’s ‘Golden Boy’ Ahead of Cinema Release (EXCLUSIVE)
Josh O’Connor may be in the James Bond conversation, but his next on-screen role is a filmed version of his most recent play, “Golden Boy.” After its sold-out run at Lon…
Scientists discover the immune system’s hidden sense of touch
Scientists have uncovered a long-lost volcanic system in Iran that dates back roughly 100 million years, revealing a hidden chapter in Earth's tectonic history.
Will it be AI or the climate crisis that ends humanity? We can make it neither | Adam McKay and Philip Eubanks
We have the power to stand against them A summer of extreme heat, entire villages obliterated in Nepal, a super El Niño breaking records, Exxon publicly saying we may re…
Dementia cases in US projected to rise dramatically by 2050, study finds
According to a new study in Jama Neurology, the annual incidence of new dementia cases globally will more than double, from 11.4m in 2023 to 24.7m in 2050.
DraftKings CEO Jason Robins says parents should talk with kids about gambling addiction
DraftKings CEO Jason Robins said parents should talk with their children about gambling addiction, describing how he approaches the subject with his own family.
Alan Jackson’s Farewell Concert Sets December Release on NBC
Country star Alan Jackson’s farewell concert, “Alan Jackson: The Last Show,” will air on NBC on Dec.
Death toll in Spain train crash rises to at least 30, with rescue and recovery operations ongoing
Officials warn that the death toll is likely to increase.
Voters in Texas agree: They hate data centers
Ask Texas NAACP president Gary Bledsoe what it's been like to see data center developers descend upon Austin and its surrounding suburbs and he can rattle off project af…
Amazon’s first digital picture frame lets you add voice notes to photos
It's designed to compete with other digital picture frames from companies like Aura, and Amazon's incorporates a smart speaker with access to Alexa Plus' capabilities th…
How a grocery merger could expand a surveillance network
Kroger's $1.65 billion proposed acquisition of Giant Eagle might not only consolidate the grocery market, but also a vast surveillance network that includes Flock camera…
Amazon’s new Echo Studio speaker has a camera
The new Echo Studio with Home Camera, announced today as part of Amazon's big blast of announcements, has a built-in camera for monitoring a room while you're away, show…
Our first look at Amazon’s big new Echo Show 16
Amazon's latest Echo Show smart display is big, gorgeous, and eye-wateringly expensive.
Spending time with the Echo Time — a smart clock that senses you sleeping
The baseball-sized smart speaker with a screen, the Time looks like an Echo Dot with Clock and an Echo Spot had a much bigger baby.
Amazon’s Alexa Home Map is getting a smarter 3D redesign
Amazon's smart home map interface that shows you where all your connected devices are has been overhauled with new graphics, features, and dynamic effects.
McLaren plan further upgrades after Austin struggles
McLaren plan to bring more upgrades to the car in the remaining rounds of the 2026 Formula 1 season after struggling to compete at the front in recent races.
Jennifer Lopez to Release New Single ‘Proof of Love’: ‘It’s a Happy Dance Song’ That Also Addresses ‘Pain and Grief When Someone’s Gone’ (EXCLUSIVE)
The multi-hyphenate tells me she was inspired to write and record again when her kids, twins Max and Emme Muniz with ex-husband Mark Anthony, left for college.
Israeli election: PM loses a significant number of seats since 2022 election
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s bloc appears to have lost a significant number of seats compared with the previous election in 2022.
Dowman sees red as Arsenal dumped out, but did Arteta go too far?
A shocking defeat, a red card card, a penalty-shootout and a drone tell the story of Arsenal's dramatic loss to League Two Fleetwood Town in the last-16 of the Carabao C…
No shirt safe as Wales boss Lynn hints at changes
Wales head coach Sean Lynn says no shirt is safe as he hints he will make changes for the second WXV Test against Japan on Saturday.
How Accurate Are Midterm Polls? Errors Vary From State to State.
Recent presidential election polls have overestimated Democrats, but midterm polls are far less consistent state by state.
Carrick and Fernandes hold clear-the-air talks ahead of Chelsea fixture
Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick and captain Bruno Fernandes hold clear-the-air talks ahead of side's trip to Chelsea.
Diamonds hold on to world No 1 ranking with victory over New Zealand
Australia’s 68-58 win avoids Constellation Cup clean sweep Goal attack Georgie Horjus shoots 26/28 with 20 assists The Diamonds have held onto their prized world No 1 ra…
Stellantis reports $4.5 billion cash drain as massive turnaround plan continues
European car giant Stellantis said Wednesday that it recorded a 4 billion euro ($4.5 billion) cash shortfall in the third quarter.
Bafta trustees may have broken charity law by accepting free guest tickets
Chair of membership council says legal advice obtained at own expense suggests offences could have been committed Bafta trustees may have breached charity and company la…
Brazil: Flavio Bolsonaro leaves Argentina for alleged US asylum after defeat
Flavio Bolsonaro, who lost Brazil's runoff election to incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Sunday, boarded a flight to Ecuador after arriving in Argentina on Tuesday…
Chancellor holds red box outside No 11
Inside that box are the details of this year's Budget, which Chancellor John Healey will reveal when he delivers his speech.
India: Over 180,000 evacuated on east coast as massive cyclone hits
Cyclone Arnab has left a trail of destruction along India’s eastern coast.
Luxury round-the-world cruise ends abruptly as fuel costs skyrocket
Cruise operator Villa Vie Residences said it would disembark passengers and crew, and restructure its business due to soaring fuel costs.
Families brace for a fourth winter of wind, rain and floods in Gaza’s camps
Gaza's impending winter is likely to lead to further devastation for Palestinians.
Mortgage rates fell for the second straight week, but more borrowers still sought savings in riskier loans
Mortgage rates have fallen over the past two weeks, but demand is only slightly higher, and more borrowers are looking for savings in riskier loans.
Both blocs claim upper hand in crucial Israeli election | First Thing
Israel could be in for weeks of political haggling after exit polls and partial official results showed neither Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition nor the opposition bloc le…
High voter turnout among Palestinian citizens of Israel threatens Netanyahu
A historic turnout among Palestinian citizens of Israel positions Arab parties as kingmakers against the far right.
I get £4,062 a year and am trying my best - here's what I want from the Budget
People on a range of incomes from £4,062 to £150,000 a year tell the BBC what they want to see in this year's Budget.