Burnham defends Jackdaw decision as Badenoch urges PM to overturn ban on new oil and gas licences
Posted on Wednesday October 21, 2026

The UK government says the field, which is opposed by environmental campaigners, could be producing gas by the end of this month.

Google staff resign in backlash over its AI contracts with military
Posted on Wednesday October 21, 2026

The BBC speaks to several current and former Google DeepMind employees about their concerns with AI use on the battlefield.

Jailed former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson being investigated over alleged rape inside Parliament
Posted on Wednesday October 21, 2026

While not naming the disgraced former MP, the Metropolitan Police has issued a statement confirming a 63-year-old man is being investigated.

Russia says it is ready to resume talks with Ukraine and US to end war
Posted on Wednesday October 21, 2026

The announcement came after Russian President Vladimir Putin met US President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff in St Petersburg.

Aberfan disaster 'most tragic of days imaginable' says King on 60th anniversary
Posted on Wednesday October 21, 2026

In total 116 children and 28 adults were killed when a colliery spoil tip collapsed on 21 October 1966.