Veteran broadcaster Dame Esther Rantzen dies aged 86
Posted on Wednesday September 30, 2026

Rantzen, who fronted the BBC's That's Life for two decades, went on to found Childline, and in recent years had been a campaigner for assisted dying.

Dame Esther Rantzen: A presenter who campaigned for change
Posted on Wednesday September 30, 2026

The veteran broadcaster's career spanned street interviews, national campaigns and emotional reunions.

US Supreme Court allows execution of Christa Pike to go ahead
Posted on Wednesday September 30, 2026

The death by lethal injection was scheduled to happen earlier on Wednesday before judges from an appeals court halted the execution.

UK believes Iran involved in RAF Fairford incident, PM says
Posted on Wednesday September 30, 2026

Iran's foreign minister has responded, saying the PM was "barking up the wrong tree".

Conservatives pledge 'tough love' benefit rules for under-25s
Posted on Wednesday September 30, 2026

The party says it would bring in new work requirements for young people claiming Universal Credit.