Andy Burnham hints at new 'death tax' push to pour billions into social care as he vows it must be free at the point of use

Stockport greenbelt to be cleared for homes as councillor says 'we have no say in this'

One councillor called it ‘a crime’ but that their hands were tied.

China targets AI and frontier tech in newly unveiled innovation blueprint

China’s top state research body has put artificial intelligence and other frontier technologies at the heart of its new five-year plan, unveiled on Monday, as global competition in science and technology heats up. The Chinese Academy of Sciences, China’s highest academic institution, laid out a detailed blueprint for research and technology development aligned with the country’s 15th five-year plan covering 2026 to 2030. The plan focuses on innovation in areas including artificial intelligence...

Small boat migrants expecting to be housed in hotels left 'anxious' when they end up in detention centre, says official report

Chief Inspector of Prisons report said migrants held at Tinsley House immigration removal centre were 'anxious' ahead of being sent back to France under the 'one in, one out' returns deal.

Hi-tech AI cameras being tested on Britain's motorways in new crackdown on ghost plates

Ghost registration plates are invisible to traditional automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) cameras and can be used to skirt speed limits and low emission zones.

Man pleads not guilty to dangerous driving after Sainsburys crash leaves dad in hospital

A trial date has been fixed for November

Jessica Alba helped put $6 million into The Honest Company in 2011; 4 years later, the startup reached a $1.7 billion valuation

The incident that motivated Jessica Alba to co-found The Honest Company with entrepreneur Brian Lee in 2011 was a personal concern in her first pregnancy, when experienced struggles to discover baby and household items, which are safe and accessible.

Weather forecast today: How will the latest nor’easter impact Atlantic City as high tides continue?

Atlantic City is currently dealing with the aftermath of a nor’easter that caused significant flooding and strong winds. Residents face coastal flooding concerns, especially during the high tide cycles occurring today. The National Weather Service has issued a Coastal Flood Advisory for today due to the expected conditions. Tomorrow's forecast indicates mostly sunny weather with a gradual improvement in overall conditions.

'Who was the real Prez?': Autopen scandal explodes at ‘Biden cover-up’ hearing; Senators erupt

US house buying guide: September 27-October 3 named best week to buy a home in 2026; homebuyers could save $14,000

From September 27 to October 3, 2026, prospective homebuyers could enjoy favorable market conditions that might support their purchasing decisions. An increase in available properties and a drop in buyer competition can provide more choices and negotiation leverage. With median home prices anticipated to be lower than prior seasonal highs, affordability may improve.

Those red and white lights beside US runways tell pilots if they're coming in too high or too low; seeing 2 red and 2 white means the approach is on target

Pilots rely on Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI) lights that signal their approach altitude accurately. These lights enhance landing safety by indicating whether an aircraft is above, below, or on the correct glide path. PAPI is visible from about five miles during the day and can reach up to twenty miles at night. While PAPI assists with altitude, side-to-side guidance must be managed using the runway lights.

Paedophile who 'posed a significant threat to children' behind bars

He went to meet who he thought would be a young girl, but was arrested

Two bronzes in three days! Parul Chaudhary shines again at Asian Games 2026, finishes third in 5000m after 3000m steeplechase podium

Parul Chaudhary won her second bronze medal in three days at the Asian Games 2026, finishing third in the women’s 5000m final with a time of 15:14.61. The Indian athlete had earlier won bronze in the 3000m steeplechase and finished fourth in the 1500m. Her latest medal further boosted India’s athletics tally at the Aichi-Nagoya Games.