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Elon Musk has said he likes the idea of a merger of Tesla and SpaceX, two of his most notable companies, and it is under active consideration. “Do I think it would be a good idea? Yes,” Musk said during a call with financial analysts over the quarterly business results of SpaceX on Tuesday. While … Read more

Addressing the issue of US intelligence sharing after Tuesday’s talks, Zelensky said he was “thankful that intelligence works now”. “Speaking about early warning, which is very important for our people, our children, adults, civilians because we can hear when ballistic[s] is coming – so we are thankful to American side, now it works, it’s great,” … Read more

The King’s youngest son, Prince Harry, was not present, as he’s not a working royal. But he had stolen some of the attention from the state visit, with the publication of an interview in which he said he wanted to reconcile with his family. “Some people don’t want it to work out. I want it … Read more

Earlier this month, the BBC was given rare access inside a Jewish school in Hertfordshire, where pupils and staff operate under tight security, amid heightened concerns about antisemitism. Spencer Lewis, the executive headteacher of Yavneh College, said that security was an “innate part” of his role. “When you come in in the morning, there are … Read more

Jane Dodds has announced she will stand down as leader of the Welsh Liberal Democrats. Dodds said she would remain the party’s only Member of the Senedd (MS), but that work to increase its presence in Wales’ parliament “should be led by a new generation”. “Leading the Welsh Liberal Democrats has been the honour of … Read more

Two men have been re-arrested after an incident near RAF Fairford last month, counter-terrorism police have said. A 24-year-old UK national, and a 25-year-old dual UK-Iranian national, are being held on suspicion of assisting a foreign intelligence service under Section 3 of the National Security Act 2023, with police saying the investigation relates to Iran. … Read more

More than four in 10 UK teenagers want more work experience opportunities at school, with a similar proportion calling for more guidance on how to apply for jobs, a survey for the BBC suggests. The online survey, by Survation, external, asked 2,000 young people aged 13 to 18 about the world of work and the … Read more

Christina Applegate thought she was living with multiple sclerosis (MS) for five years, until recently discovering she had been given a wrong diagnosis. The actress, known for hits like Anchorman and Married With Children, said she was “not happy at all” about the news and in tears when she found out. “You don’t get misdiagnosed … Read more

Edgeworth pointed out inconsistencies in Coughlan’s story, including claims he had injured his hands climbing a tree after the incident, which she called “slightly odd”. She added the defendant’s blood had been found on Collins’ recovered bike because he had likely injured himself in the “ferocious and horrendous” attack. “The retrieval of the clothing from … Read more

BBC Three, which is aimed at young audiences and launched hits such as Fleabag and Gavin & Stacey, previously moved online in 2016, but was reinstated as a TV channel in 2022. BBC Scotland launched as a channel in 2019, broadcasting a variety of Scottish programming including news, sport, documentaries and entertainment. However, some of … Read more

Paddy Power-owner Flutter has announced plans to cut up to 1,400 jobs as its boss claimed the company “cannot fully absorb” tax rises imposed on the gambling industry last year. Staff based in the UK and Ireland, as well as British and Irish workers at Flutter’s sites in Portugal and Romania will be affected, but … Read more

The UK will deploy RAF Typhoon jets to defend Saudi Arabia in response to escalating Houthi missile and drone attacks, the defence secretary has said. The defensive mission will help defend Saudi cities and infrastructure against aerial attacks by the Iran-backed group, Wes Streeting said in a written statement released on Tuesday. It follows Houthi … Read more

Three children have been injured when a school bus crashed into a railway bridge, police have said. Gwent Police said it received a report of a collision in Tregare Street, Newport, at about 07:45 BST on Tuesday. The bus was travelling to Ysgol Gyfun Gwent Is Coed, a Welsh‑medium secondary school on Duffryn Way, Newport. … Read more

In contrast to McDermott, England women’s coach Stuart Barrow has made a big selection change before their blockbuster meeting with co-hosts Australia on Saturday. Jenna Foubister will start at half-back, replacing Georgia Roche, after a superb year in the Super League where she was named Woman of Steel. The 19-year-old, who scored on her debut … Read more

Pat McFadden, the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, said the figures “show the resilience of our labour market” with the UK’s employment rate “now the third highest in the G7, despite a backdrop of global uncertainty”. However, he said that “too many young people still find themselves locked out of employment”. The government … Read more

Both the AA and the RAC said the new code was a good first step but did not go far enough. “There is still a huge amount of work to do, such as tackling the scourge of debt recovery fees,” said Jack Cousens, head of roads policy at the AA. “Ultimately, we need to stop … Read more

The Australian MP Helen Haines has reportedly lost her leg and is in a critical condition after being hit by a car outside her electoral office in Victoria. BBC’s Katy Watson is in Wangaratta visiting the scene of the incident and the church where members of the community have held a vigil for the independent … Read more

President Donald Trump has been boasting about the performance of the US economy ahead of the midterm congressional elections, claiming he has boosted incomes, reduced inflation and created jobs. Trump has repeatedly said: “We have the hottest country anywhere in the world.” While the overall US economy is faring better than many expected after Trump … Read more

Outside the cafe in the park, when the gas has cleared, 27-year-old activist Sidorela Vatnikaj, a masters student, describes her typical day. In a movement without leaders she is one of the more experienced, with eight years in the forefront of anti-government protests behind her. “In the morning, you try to co-ordinate with all the … Read more

New Zealander Stephen Fleming, England’s new Test coach, has suggested the national team should be led by someone from England. Fleming, who will take charge of his first series in South Africa in December, is the latest overseas coach to lead the England men’s team. Since 1999, only two Englishmen – Peter Moores (twice) and … Read more

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey has dismissed calls from some Labour MPs to increase Capital Gains Tax (CGT) when he hands down his first Budget. Cabinet ministers Wes Streeting and Louise Haigh both previously voiced support for raising CGT before Andy Burnham became prime minister in July. Ahead of next week’s Budget, Healey ruled … Read more

America has been fighting the War on Drugs for decades, but the drug cartels, the suppliers and the dealers appear to be always one step ahead of the authorities. President Trump has declared the cartels, “terrorists” and labelled fentanyl, the powerful synthetic opioid, a “weapon of mass destruction”. But the drug supply is changing, with … Read more

Many of Tuesday’s front pages depict the unrest sweeping through France, where violence sparked by student protests continues to cause major disruptions. “The French correction” is the Metro’s headline, embedding a picture showing a row of Paris riot cops next to the caption “Formez vos batallions”. President Emmanuel Macron is quoted saying “extreme-left thugs and … Read more

Maddison got a deserved standing ovation when he was substituted for Conor Gallagher after 69 minutes, but the reception for Kulusevski was arguably even more rapturous as he finally took to the pitch again after such a long battle to regain fitness. It was Maddison, however, who claimed the major plaudits after he was the … Read more

Tottenham Hotspur record their first Premier League win of the season and move off the bottom of the table with a home victory over Coventry City.