Russia frees US citizen Stephen Hubbard, state media reports
Wed, 21 Oct 2026 09:22:23 GMT
Stephen Hubbard has been taken to Pulkovo Airport, Putin said during talks with US envoy Steve Witkoff.
Australian MP loses both legs after alleged car attack, husband says
Wed, 21 Oct 2026 07:56:30 GMT
Her alleged attacker, 43-year-old Brendan Nugent, faces multiple charges and appeared in court for the first time on Wednesday.
Lawyer caught by BBC offering to make illegal-worker fine go away
Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:00:35 GMT
Because of our investigation, the home secretary has ordered a review of how fines are issued and collected.
Undercover filming shows lawyer advising how to avoid £45,000 illegal-worker fine
Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:00:54 GMT
Mohammad Alias Yousaf made his claim to an undercover reporter posing as a mini-mart owner.
Zelensky says intelligence sharing 'works now' as US envoy to meet Putin in Russia
Wed, 21 Oct 2026 08:18:53 GMT
Steve Witkoff has landed in St Petersburg to discuss proposals on ending Russia's years-long conflict with Ukraine.
Huge crowds watch attempt to save shark stranded in South Korean canal
Wed, 21 Oct 2026 08:19:32 GMT
A third attempt has been made to guide the 9ft 10in (3m) shark back to the open sea.
Woman given cancer diagnosis by hospital employee who accessed her records
Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:28:43 GMT
Pippa Boardman says she lost "dignity and privacy" after she was told by an acquaintance she had cancer.
Crystal Palace urged to retire bald eagle mascot
Wed, 21 Oct 2026 07:24:35 GMT
Animal rights group Peta is urging Crystal Palace to retire their bald eagle mascot, saying a "bright stadium filled with boisterous fans is no place for animals".
Amber warning issued as Storm Austen threatens UK with strong winds and heavy rain
Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:28:13 GMT
The deep area of low pressure is expected to move close to the south of the UK early on Friday with south-west England set to bear the brunt.
The Aberfan disaster through the eyes of those who survived, 60 years on
Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:22:15 GMT
It was one of Wales' darkest days that changed a mining community forever.
