Three children and teacher killed in US primary school shooting
Posted on Friday October 16, 2026

The suspect was shot dead by a community member who followed him into the Oregon school, police said.

Same-day test helps doctors detect hidden infections in critically ill children
Posted on Friday October 16, 2026

Metagenomics offers a new way of detecting infections in intensive care patients.

Banks say Healey is planning Budget tax raid on their profits
Posted on Thursday October 15, 2026

Senior banking executives have told the BBC they expect to be "on the menu" in the chancellor's Budget tax later this month.

Porn showing choking or incest to be banned from early November, government says
Posted on Thursday October 15, 2026

The move follows a review into pornography regulation in 2025 by Conservative peer Baroness Gabby Bertin

Bus hits train stopped on French side of Channel Tunnel, with 19 injured
Posted on Thursday October 15, 2026

Two people were airlifted to hospital but no-one's life appeared to be in danger, officials said.