Polanski defends leadership after Zionism row and by-election loss
Posted on Friday October 09, 2026

The Green Party leader has been criticised for his response to a motion passed by members declaring Zionism a form of racism.

ADHD and autism at risk of over-diagnosis, says government review
Posted on Thursday October 08, 2026

The review, which focuses on younger people, warned there was a risk society was moving from an era of under-diagnosis to over-diagnosis.

Fort Hood attacker's execution by firing squad will be livestreamed, Pentagon says
Posted on Friday October 09, 2026

The US Defence Secretary says the execution will be public, but a legal expert says the "unprecedented" decision is on "uncertain legal terrain".

ICE agent shoots man in New York City
Posted on Friday October 09, 2026

The Department of Homeland Security said ICE was arresting a "criminal illegal alien". New York's mayor said early reports suggested a five-year-old child was in the car at the time.

Suspect linked to Monaco bomb attack on millionaire speaks to BBC from Ukrainian prison
Posted on Thursday October 08, 2026

Vitalii Zhykovych gives his own account of the attempted assassination of Ukrainian-born businessman Vadym Yermolayev.