Zack 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.

Chris Mason: Polanski faces greatest crisis of his leadership so far
Posted on Friday October 09, 2026

The Green leader faces pressure over his response to a party motion declaring Zionism a form of racism, as well as his by-election loss.

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.

Firing squad execution to be livestreamed, Pentagon says
Posted on Friday October 09, 2026

Pete Hegseth says the execution will be public, but a legal expert says the "unprecedented" decision is on "uncertain legal terrain".

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.