School protests send shivers down French government's spine
Posted on Friday October 02, 2026

A movement that started nearly two weeks ago has spread, and in France young people on the streets spells trouble, writes Hugh Schofield.

Watch: 'I was not going to let others die' - pilot of Flydubai flight describes cockpit attack by co-pilot
Posted on Friday October 02, 2026

He has been hailed a hero for opening the cockpit door, allowing passengers to overpower his co-pilot.

I've seen nearly 500 executions - but never one like Christa Pike's
Posted on Friday October 02, 2026

Texas reporter Michael Graczyk has seen botched executions in his time, but not one in which an inmate survived.

Woman who killed abusive partner has murder conviction overturned
Posted on Friday October 02, 2026

The Court of Appeal ruled that jurors were misdirected on Julie Ann McIlwaine's loss of control defence to the killing of James Joseph Crossley.

Tories aim to be election-ready ahead of party conference
Posted on Friday October 02, 2026

The party will focus on the economy and welfare, as Kemi Badenoch tells her team to prepare for a possible early election.