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Thursday, 8 October 2026 · Updated just now

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Sport

Russell to take further grid penalty this season

George Russell says he will be taking a further grid penalty this season in addition to the one he has been hit with for the Singapore Grand Prix.

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World

Russian strike on buses kills at least 30, say officials, as deadly attacks on Ukraine surge

Ukraine accused Russia of targeting the crowded vehicles in the front line city of Kramatorsk to kill as many civilians as possible.

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Health

'Ominous signs' of winter pressures as NHS waiting list grows

NHS winter pressures appear to be building already, with rises in waiting times for planned surgery.

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Business

Derry firm becomes one of UK's biggest car park operators after buying NCP

The Martin Group has become one of the UK's biggest car park operators after buying NCP out of administration.

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World

Teacher who sexually abused pupil back in Indonesia jail after BBC investigation

Mochamad Subchi Azal Tsani had been secretly released on parole in 2025, after serving less than half his sentence.

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Sport

Wakefield top as all 14 Super League clubs stay for 2027

The 14 Super League clubs will remain in place for 2027 with Grand Final winners Wakefield Trinity topping the IMG ratings.

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Science

The bendy elm crowned UK Tree of the Year

It is the first time a tree in Northern Ireland has won the national title since it was launched in 2014.

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Sport

Clubs fear political interference in Man City appeal

Premier League clubs are "concerned" about political interference in Manchester City's appeal after Prime Minister Andy Burnham's comments.

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Sport

Faster than F1: The extreme motorsport where women keep winning

Top Fuel drag racing is the only elite motorsport class where women frequently beat men to major titles.

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Entertainment

'I won Gladiators - now I'd love to become one'

Josh McDonald won the third season of the hit TV programme, which aired earlier this year.

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Science

World's largest penguin colony hit by 'alarming' decline in numbers

Climate change is blamed for dramatic decline of chinstrap penguins living on a remote volcanic island.

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Technology

Rainmakers: The drones used to seed clouds

Cloud seeding is gaining attention as countries look to boost rainfall - will drones help?

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Technology

Finland orders halt to work on two Google data centres

The order affecting two planned data centres follows concerns over forest clearance.

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Technology

Italian PM files to trademark her voice against AI threats

Giorgia Meloni submitted a four-second audio to a EU agency in a bid to protect her voice from deepfakes.

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Culture

Why a new TV version of Carrie is annoying people

The latest take on Stephen King's novel has been criticised for its casting

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Culture

Ethan Hawke on the role that 'changed my life'

The beloved star reflects on the part that means the most to him in his career

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