Diesel has now hit an average of £2 a litre in the UK, the RAC motoring group says, with petrol prices also rising. ...
Day: October 2, 2026
Riot police clash with students as education protests rage in FranceRiot police clash with students as education protests rage in France
More than 600 schools have faced disruption as protests over standards and lack of teachers continue. ...
Woman at centre of Cornell rape inquiry was ‘failed’ by officials, says New York governorWoman at centre of Cornell rape inquiry was ‘failed’ by officials, says New York governor
The woman, known as Jane Doe, alleges she was raped by seven students at a fraternity house at the university in 2024. ...
Intensified Russian strikes are tearing Kyiv apart, warns mayorIntensified Russian strikes are tearing Kyiv apart, warns mayor
Vitaliy Klitschko says Ukraine’s capital is in a “very dramatic situation” as Russia hits critical infrastructure. ...
Flydubai pilot tells Indian prime minister Modi that he couldn’t ‘let anyone die’ – videoFlydubai pilot tells Indian prime minister Modi that he couldn’t ‘let anyone die’ – video
The Indian pilot stabbed by his co-pilot on a flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv replayed the dramatic attack, and his desperate effort to open the cockpit door to seek help, in a video call with the Indian prime minister, Narendra Modi, on Friday. Smit Machchhar spoke to Modi from ...
School protests send shivers down French government’s spineSchool protests send shivers down French government’s spine
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-pilotWatch: ‘I was not going to let others die’ – pilot of Flydubai flight describes cockpit attack by co-pilot
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’sI’ve seen nearly 500 executions – but never one like Christa Pike’s
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 overturnedWoman who killed abusive partner has murder conviction overturned
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 conferenceTories aim to be election-ready ahead of party conference
The party will focus on the economy and welfare, as Kemi Badenoch tells her team to prepare for a possible early election. ...