BBC denies speculation over future of Match Of The Day host Gary Lineker
The BBC said it has not yet agreed a contract renewal with Gary Lineker, amid speculation over his future at Match Of The Day. The corporation denied an announcement was…
Kesha says music industry ‘should be terrified’ after launching her own label
Kesha has said the music industry “should be f****** terrified of me” after launching her own record label to release new single Joyride and her sixth studio album, due for…
Kim Jong Un threatens to destroy South Korea with nuclear strikes if provoked
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un threatened to use nuclear weapons and destroy South Korea permanently if provoked, state media reported on Friday, after the South’s leader warned that Mr…
Argentina wants ‘full sovereignty’ of Falklands after return of Chagos Islands
Argentina has vowed to gain “full sovereignty” of the Falkland Islands after the UK gave up control of a remote archipelago in return for securing the future of a strategically…
What the papers say – October 4
Foreign and domestic politics feature heavily on Friday’s front pages. The Daily Mail leads on the UK handing over sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius following decades of debate.…
Inquests to open into deaths of four victims of Bayesian superyacht sinking
Inquests into the deaths of four British victims of the Bayesian superyacht sinking off the coast of Sicily, including tech tycoon Mike Lynch, are due to open on Friday. Billionaire…
Young people must be listened to, Harry says on South African charity trip
The Duke of Sussex has called on global leaders to “create a platform for young voices” on a solo trip to Johannesburg. Harry made the journey to South Africa to…
Another flight from Lebanon lands in UK amid spiralling Middle East conflict
Another flight carrying Britons from Lebanon has arrived in the UK amid the spiralling Middle East conflict as G7 leaders urged regional players to act with “restraint”. The plane touched…
POLL OF THE DAY: Was Starmer wrong to surrender the Chagos Islands? VOTE NOW
The Chagos Islands have today been surrendered to Mauritius alongside a “financial support” package in order to “address wrongs of the past”, the Foreign Office said. Britain will cede sovereignty…
Emotional time as Bristol’s arson-hit Underfall Yard restoration begins
The restoration of one of Bristol’s favourite and most historic maritime spots has taken a big step forward following a devastating fire which shocked the city back in May last…