Watch: At the scene of student protests on the streets of Lille
Posted on Tuesday October 06, 2026

The demonstrators are calling for better government investment in high schools.

Former German spy chief arrested for espionage and treason
Posted on Tuesday October 06, 2026

August Hanning is accused of obtaining classified information for a foreign power.

Tories pledge £10bn for British anti-missile defence system
Posted on Tuesday October 06, 2026

The Conservatives say their plan would protect the UK at a time when Nato allies have warned of Russian drone incursions.

One million UK people who have never smoked are now vaping
Posted on Tuesday October 06, 2026

Latest statistics also show, for the second year in a row, more over-16s vape than smoke.

'Ghost particles' from space telescope wins physics Nobel
Posted on Tuesday October 06, 2026

Belgian physicist Prof Francis Halzen has won for his pioneering work on an observatory that detects particles from space.