State pension likely to top £13,000 a year as UK wage growth slows to 3.9%
Tue, 15 Sep 2026 08:51:39 GMT
The increase has reignited the debate about the state pension's long-term affordability and generational fairness.
Trump says AI safety fears a 'hoax' as he rejects calls for greater safeguards
Tue, 15 Sep 2026 08:49:31 GMT
The US president's comments come after Anthropic co-founder Jack Clark told the BBC an AI "kill switch" may need to be mandatory.
Welsh actor Matthew Rhys makes Emmy Awards history with double win
Tue, 15 Sep 2026 03:50:06 GMT
He becomes the first person to win two lead acting prizes in one night at the prestigious TV ceremony.
TV superstars and a Taylor Swift cameo: 2026 Emmy highlights
Tue, 15 Sep 2026 05:14:24 GMT
The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards were hosted by Law & Order star Mariska Hargitay at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles.
Supreme Court blocks Trump's plan to restrict mail-in ballots
Tue, 15 Sep 2026 01:15:15 GMT
The Trump administration had asked the court to lift a federal judge's temporary block on new rules for mail-in ballots.
US confirms for first time it has deployed space weapons
Tue, 15 Sep 2026 08:48:28 GMT
The US Air Force Secretary says the weapons are necessary to defend the country against enemy action.
Denmark says Russian warship fired flares at military helicopter
Tue, 15 Sep 2026 10:12:49 GMT
The Danish prime minister has accused Russia of "reckless" behaviour, while the Kremlin is yet to comment.
Fall in small boat Channel crossings down to law enforcement, agency says
Tue, 15 Sep 2026 09:00:14 GMT
But other factors, including developments in the Middle East, may also be playing a role.
Harry and Meghan change children's school over security concerns
Tue, 15 Sep 2026 10:24:09 GMT
It is understood that the couple's private security team had cited concerns about difficulties in making the school run route secure.
Suspected sabotage causes major Netherlands rail disruption
Tue, 15 Sep 2026 09:59:14 GMT
Trains were cancelled or delayed on Tuesday after objects were found on tracks at multiple locations.
