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149 itemsThursday 29 October
'The city is alive': A brief peace in Kherson, but residents fear what comes next
The Ukrainian city of Kherson has known its first two days of quiet after many years, as a US-brokered temporary ceasefire has allowed resid…
Shock of rail tragedy gives way to sorrow and outrage in politically divided Spain
The chaos and horror of Spain's second rail tragedy this year has been conveyed vividly by survivors of Wednesday's high-speed crash that ha…
Rock collapse kills two in Turkey's Cappadocia, local media reports
At least two people have been killed after a rock formation collapsed at a tourist site in Turkey's historical region of Cappadocia, local m…
Island Energy: No plans to remove gas standing charge
The company which provides energy to households on the Isle of Man said it has no plans to change the charging structure, following announce…
Minimum wage rise 'a massive blow' says farmer
A farmer has said the minimum wage increase announced in the Budget would be a "massive blow" for businesses like his.
Mini-gardens for bees on bus stop roofs approved
Plans to introduce "bee bus stops" aimed to boost biodiversity in urban areas have been approved for Peterborough.
Record number of purges as Xi emphasises 'party discipline' at China political gathering
A record 33 members have been expelled from China's Communist Party as it concluded a major annual political gathering, which had the most e…
'We need help for small businesses, not punishment'
"We need more help for small businesses instead of punishing them," said butcher Kevin Evans, in response to the government's new tax and sp…
RAF base chemical contamination worst in UK, report says
Chemical contamination at a former RAF base earmarked for 9,000 homes is the worst found in the UK, a report has said.
Hello Kitty maker cuts ties with Japanese spy drama after China backlash
Sanrio, the company behind Hello Kitty, has apologised and ended its merchandise partnership with a controversial Japanese TV show after dra…
Wednesday 28 October
Building boom puts 300,000 people in the path of potential Himalayan disasters
At least 300,000 people in parts of the Himalayan region could now be living in the path of potential disasters, a new study suggests.
Restaurants sceptical over 'garlic and gherkins' plan
Garlic, gherkins and plant-based milk are among more than 100 products which should become cheaper due to measures announced in the Budget.
Bloodied, dazed and angry - how passengers' rail journey turned to disaster in Spain
It was approaching 08:30 (07:30 GMT) on a normal Wednesday. Two high-speed trains were travelling south from the Spanish capital, Madrid, to…
Tanzania celebrates first natural gas discovery in more than 10 years
Tanzania has announced a significant discovery of natural gas in the Mnazi Bay area in the south of the country - the first such find in a d…
Free haircuts project aims to inspire other stylists
A hair stylist from Ringwood is hoping to inspire other hairdressers across the country to offer free haircuts.
Parents turn to costume swap to cut Halloween costs
Parents in Merseyside are turning to a free Halloween costume swap scheme to avoid prices one mother described as "completely extortionate".
Pre-loved clothes project sells items for 50p
A community project is offering clothing for as little as 50p to help families who are struggling with the cost of living.
Luxury cruise passengers stranded in Cambodia due to soaring fuel costs
A luxury cruise ship on a years-long voyage around the world said it suspended operations due to extraordinarily high fuel costs, leaving pa…
Tuesday 27 October
'Tone deaf at best' - advice to stock up on essentials worries experts and low-income families
A single mum has said following government advice to stock up on emergency supplies would mean sacrificing her childcare budget for the scho…
Dutch zookeeper dies after being mauled in leopard enclosure
An experienced keeper at a Dutch zoo has died days after being mauled in a leopard enclosure, the safari park has confirmed.
More cats abandoned 'due to rising costs'
An animal charity has said the cost of caring for pets is among reasons for a "huge increase" in the number of cats and kittens being taken…
Controversial Islamic cleric shot dead in northern Nigeria
A controversial Islamic cleric in Nigeria has been murdered outside his home in the northern state of Katsina.
Nanotyrannus skeleton goes to auction in New York with £4.5m price tag
The mounted skeleton of a newly-identified dinosaur once mistaken for a young Tyrannosaurus rex is up for auction - with a price-tag of at l…
Regular spaceplane flights planned in project
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