Warmest September in history as 'gobsmacking' data shocks scientists
This year is on track to be the warmest on record after September temperatures alarm scientists. Source: BBC News
Metro Bank shares plunge on reports of urgent fund raising
The bank’s shares sink 23% in early trading, after several newspapers report it needs to raise £600m. Source: BBC News
Amazon and Microsoft to face cloud computing competition probe
“Strong competition ensures a level playing field so that market power doesn’t end up in the hands of a few players – unlocking the full potential of these rapidly evolving digital markets so that people, businesses, and the UK economy can get the maximum benefits. Source: BBC News
Ukraine war: US gives 1.1 million rounds of ammunition seized from Iran to Kyiv
The US military says the rounds were confiscated from a ship taking arms to Yemeni rebels last year. Source: BBC News
Actor Julia Ormond sues Harvey Weinstein and Disney over sexual assault
Ormond is also suing the Creative Artists Agency (CAA), her former talent agency which she says failed to warn her about Weinstein’s abuse and “suggested that if she reported Weinstein to the authorities, she would not be believed, and he would seriously damage her career”. Source: BBC News
Migrant crisis: Sunak to urge ‘Europe-wide solutions’ at summit in Granada
In remarks released by Downing Street, Mr Sunak said: “Levels of illegal migration to mainland Europe are the highest they have been in nearly a decade. With thousands of people dying at sea, propelled by people smugglers, the situation is both immoral and unsustainable. We cannot allow criminal gangs to decide who comes to Europe’s […]
Leipzig 1-3 Manchester City: Substitutes Julian Alvarez and Jeremy Doku help City clinch late win
Julian Alvarez came off the bench to help Manchester City back to winning ways Substitutes Julian Alvarez and Jeremy Doku scored late goals as Manchester City recovered from back-to-back defeats to beat Leipzig in the Champions League. Defending champions City, who came into the game on the back of losses to Newcastle in the Carabao […]
Hundreds at vigil to remember girl, 15, killed on way to school
Flowers, cards and teddies are laid at the spot where the 15-year-old was killed a week ago. Source: BBC News
2030 World Cup: Tournament to be held across six countries in three continents
Lionel Messi’s Argentina are the current world champions The 2030 World Cup will be held across six countries in three continents, Fifa has confirmed. Spain, Portugal and Morocco have been named as the co-hosts, with the opening three matches taking place in Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay. The opening matches in South America are to mark […]
Advanced British Standard: Sunak unveils qualification to replace A-levels
The prime minister wants more students to study maths and English until the age of 18. Source: BBC News