Government failings allowed Covid 'to spread like wildfire' in care homes, inquiry finds
Posted on Tuesday October 20, 2026

The sixth report from Covid inquiry criticises the lack of PPE and the way patients were discharged from hospital.

BBC Three, BBC Scotland and Radio 4 Extra broadcast channels to close
Posted on Tuesday October 20, 2026

The closurse are announced as the corporation continues to try to save £500m over two years.

North Korea publishes photos of Kim Jong Un - why do rumours of his death keep coming back?
Posted on Tuesday October 20, 2026

North Korean state media has published photos of the dictator with his daughter after the unsubstantiated rumour spread.

UK to deploy jets to defend Saudi Arabia from Houthi attacks
Posted on Tuesday October 20, 2026

The UK announces it will provide additional defensive military support to Saudi Arabia as Houthi attacks escalate in the region.

Student who stabbed housemate 30 times admits murder
Posted on Tuesday October 20, 2026

Zack Coughlan changes his plea and admits murdering Jamie Collins (pictured) near their Bristol home.