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Friday, 9 October 2026 · Updated just now

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World

US immigration officials defend ICE agents who shot man in same car as child

Oscar Belgal, the 28-year-old man, survived the shooting and is now being held at a detention facility outside of New York, officials said.

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Sport

Edwards joins Argentina as defence coach

Defence coach Shaun Edwards joins Argentina's coaching staff on a deal that runs until the end of the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia.

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Science

Prize-winning image which sparked backlash was AI-generated, Nikon rules

The camera-maker says it is now re-evaluating the rules and procedures of its Small World in Motion contest.

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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?

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World

France promises 3,000 extra teachers in first step to calm student protests

Education minister Edouard Geffray makes the offer after another day of sometimes violent demonstrations by high-school students.

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Culture

Unsettling new film Artificial amplifies AI fears

A new film about Open AI and its co-founders has already been controversial

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Entertainment

Crazy Rich Asians to return as TV show with original film's stars

It will pick up after the hit 2018 film, starring Constance Wu, Henry Golding, Michelle Yeoh and Ronny Chieng.

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Technology

Fired OpenAI researchers say they were let go for 'prioritising safety'

The AI firm instead claims the researchers were fired for mishandling sensitive information.

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World

Thieves steal 30,000 bottles of wine worth €5m in Italy, reports say

The heist at the Florence-based winery is believed to be one of the largest thefts of its kind in Italy.

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Business

Trump wants to reduce the cost of fuel as the midterms loom - will it work?

The price of fuel has soared as the cost of living emerges as a key issue for millions of Americans.

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Technology

Why are more roofs not made of solar tiles?

Solar tiles were touted as an attractive alternative to solar panels - why have they not taken off?

19h ago Read →
Business

'Add me on WhatsApp' scam calls to be investigated

The UK's data watchdog is investigating a spike in complaints about "robo calls" that appear to lead to a recruitment scam.

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Health

'Ominous signs' of winter pressures as NHS waiting list grows

NHS winter pressures appear to be building already, with rises in waiting times for planned surgery.

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Technology

AI chip boom pushes Samsung profits to record $80bn

The tech giant is also expected to get a boost from its latest folding devices that were launched in August.

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Culture

Why a new TV version of Carrie is annoying people

The latest take on Stephen King's novel has been criticised for its casting

2 Oct 2026 Read →
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Culture

Tom Cruise takes the 'biggest risk of his career'

It's "the weirdest film he's ever made"

29 Sep 2026 Read →