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    MI5 chief warns of threats to UK from Russia, Iran and AI

    10/13/2026 | 30 mins.
    The head of MI5, Sir Ken McCallum, has warned that one of his key concerns is that artificial intelligence could help terrorists create biological weapons, such as killer pathogens. Also: A man who was killed by a tiger at Yorkshire Wildlife Park has been identified as William Chapman. And Pope Leo has surgery to remove a nodule from his lung. (Image: PA)
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    Andy Burnham says he will push for closer ties with the European Union

    10/12/2026 | 30 mins.
    The Prime Minister has said it would be a dereliction of duty not to discuss closer ties with Europe which, he says, would boost growth in the UK and help tackle illegal immigration. He told MPs that he would use a UK-EU summit next month to push for new deals, but the British public would remain the "boss", as he put it, at every stage of renegotiation. The Conservative leader, Kemi Badenoch, said he would not get a better deal, and accused him of weakening his negotiating hand by openly discussing his aims. Andy Burnham also addressed questions about Russia's involvement in the Brexit referendum in 2016, saying there was evidence Russia had tried to manipulate the 2019 general election, and it was 'inconceivable' Moscow had not been involved before, but he believed the result of the referendum was legitimate. The Reform UK leader Nigel Farage called Mr Burnham a liar, and the idea of Russian inteference a hoax.
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    Houthis Launch Fresh Strikes on Saudi Airport

    10/11/2026 | 16 mins.
    The Houthis in Yemen say they've launched fresh strikes against the international airport in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, a day after the deadliest attack on the country in more than a decade. Also: President Trump has claimed Ukraine and Russia have agreed to immediately halt attacks on energy infrastructure, without providing any further details. President Zelensky admitted the deal was 'news' to him.
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    Trump's Diesel Deal

    10/10/2026 | 16 mins.
    There's been widespread criticism of President Trump's decision to lift sanctions on Russian diesel exports, in an effort to bring down the cost of the fuel.The EU's foreign policy chief said the move would help fuel Russia's war on Ukraine. Also: A man has died after being attacked by a tiger at a wildlife park in Yorkshire.
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    Zack Polanski vows to stay on as Green Party Leader

    10/09/2026 | 30 mins.
    Zack Polanski has insisted he will stay on as the leader of the Greens, despite a by-election defeat at a time when he's already under pressure from many within his party. Also: This year’s Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to the South African judge, Navi Pillay. And ministers have said they will introduce tougher regulation of assessments for autism and ADHD. (Image: PA)
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