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Andy Burnham rules out calling snap general election in next 12 months after delivering 2026 Budget
Oct 28, 2026

Andy Burnham rules out calling snap general election in next 12 months after delivering 2026 Budget

It comes after John Healey delivered the Budget on Wednesday 28 October


Florida mom arrested for leaving 4 kids home alone during trip to Las Vegas
Oct 28, 2026

Florida mom arrested for leaving 4 kids home alone during trip to Las Vegas

The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office said Irene Miller was arrested on four counts of child neglect without bodily harm and booked into Orange County jaiil.


Jelena Dokic asked herself what it would take to feel ‘enough’. There were 10 things on her list
Oct 28, 2026

Jelena Dokic asked herself what it would take to feel ‘enough’. There were 10 things on her list

The tennis star turned commentator and author has built a new life after the brutalities of her past. Now she’s passing on the lessons she’s learnt.


The $25m bid to protect a vast swath of Australia’s tropical wilderness
Oct 28, 2026

The $25m bid to protect a vast swath of Australia’s tropical wilderness

It’s the boldest move in the history of a 35-year-old conservation organisation.


‘Metro mania’: Tens of thousands forecast to ride on final stage on opening day
Oct 28, 2026

‘Metro mania’: Tens of thousands forecast to ride on final stage on opening day

The opening on Friday of the final stretch of Sydney’s M1 metro line is prompting authorities to make extra contingency plans to handle crowds.


‘System is beyond broken’: David has been stuck in a Sydney hospital for almost four months
Oct 28, 2026

‘System is beyond broken’: David has been stuck in a Sydney hospital for almost four months

David Witt is one of more than 1000 “stranded” patients across NSW medically ready for discharge but unable to leave without an aged care place.


As WA’s whale migration numbers drop, more carcasses wash up at Perth beaches
Oct 28, 2026

As WA’s whale migration numbers drop, more carcasses wash up at Perth beaches

Scientists believe there is a likely correlation between poorer conditions and the number of whale carcasses that have washed up along Perth beaches over the past month.


Brendan Nugent claims he panicked after hitting Helen Haines accidentally with his car
Oct 28, 2026

Brendan Nugent claims he panicked after hitting Helen Haines accidentally with his car

The man accused of repeatedly striking the independent MP with his 4WD claims he did so in a state of panic.


Snub or snafu? Chris Minns almost failed to fly at Western Sydney International
Oct 28, 2026

Snub or snafu? Chris Minns almost failed to fly at Western Sydney International

NSW Premier Chris Minns was originally set to address guests after Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. But he was forced to intervene when the emcee forgot about him.


Why one cashed-up WA council is refusing amalgamations to bail out struggling neighbours
Oct 28, 2026

Why one cashed-up WA council is refusing amalgamations to bail out struggling neighbours

The Town of Cambridge says joining forces with debt-laden or dysfunctional local governments would risk ratepayer funds.


Wesfarmers chair Michael Chaney preaches AI caution amid all the talk of transformation
Oct 28, 2026

Wesfarmers chair Michael Chaney preaches AI caution amid all the talk of transformation

Wesfarmers, which owns Bunnings, did not make itself one of Australia’s most successful companies by acting in haste. Its approach to AI is no different.


He was the most hated man on TV for a period as the villain of the piece in Bridgerton. But character actor Jamie Beamish reveals it was a much more personal connection that landed him his current role on RTE's The Unreal.
Oct 28, 2026

He was the most hated man on TV for a period as the villain of the piece in Bridgerton. But character actor Jamie Beamish reveals it was a much more personal connection that landed him his current role on RTE's The Unreal.

When the third series The Unreal kicks off with a double-header, actor Jamie Beamish is to the forefront as Lenny, the owner of the local pub and grocery store - but he nearly wasn't there at all.


Lindsey Graham's sister in stunning dead heat for his seat that could flip blue for the first time in decades
Oct 28, 2026

Lindsey Graham's sister in stunning dead heat for his seat that could flip blue for the first time in decades

Republicans are desperate to save the US Senate seat in South Carolina formerly held by the late Lindsey Graham.


Budget 2026 LIVE as £100 payment to millions among John Healey's major announcements
Oct 28, 2026

Budget 2026 LIVE as £100 payment to millions among John Healey's major announcements

The first Budget under Andy Burnham's government is set to focus on giving businesses and households some 'breathing space'


Trump dangles Supreme Court seat for 'Lyin' Ted Cruz as he issues brutal backhanded compliment
Oct 28, 2026

Trump dangles Supreme Court seat for 'Lyin' Ted Cruz as he issues brutal backhanded compliment

Trump joked to an audience in Lubbock, Texas, that the Republican lawmaker would have a much easier time getting confirmed than his other Supreme Court nominees.


Households to get £100 off energy bills this winter - but cut will be swallowed up by price rise of hundreds
Oct 28, 2026

Households to get £100 off energy bills this winter - but cut will be swallowed up by price rise of hundreds

Chancellor John Healey announced the measure which he said would help 20million households in council tax bands A-D - half of all homes.


No 10 hands mayors more cash in business rates and income tax take
Oct 28, 2026

No 10 hands mayors more cash in business rates and income tax take

Regional mayors will be handed more cash with plans to give them a slice of income tax and business rates, the Chancellor announced yesterday.


Terrifying hospital patient accused of causing 62 staff injuries and $900,000 in property damage during 9.5 week stay at Minneapolis facility
Oct 28, 2026

Terrifying hospital patient accused of causing 62 staff injuries and $900,000 in property damage during 9.5 week stay at Minneapolis facility

A Minneapolis hospital patient has been accused of causing 62 staff injuries and up to $900,000 in property damages during a nine and a half week stay at a medical facility in 2024.


Household incomes set for another grim squeeze as taxes and Middle East crisis add to lost decade, OBR warns
Oct 28, 2026

Household incomes set for another grim squeeze as taxes and Middle East crisis add to lost decade, OBR warns

The Treasury's OBR watchdog laid bare the challenges facing Britons over the coming years in its forecasts accompanying the Budget.


Autumn Budget 2026 live updates: Kemi Badenoch says country is 'overspent' as Chancellor launches tax raid on savers to fund cost of living
Oct 28, 2026

Autumn Budget 2026 live updates: Kemi Badenoch says country is 'overspent' as Chancellor launches tax raid on savers to fund cost of living

LIVE UPDATES: Kemi Badenoch has accused Labour of leaving Britain 'overspent, overborrowed, overtaxed' as Chancellor John Healey unveiled a tax raid on savers, landlords and banks.


How safety concerns have haunted Spain's rail network for years - with socialist government's lack of funding blamed
Oct 28, 2026

How safety concerns have haunted Spain's rail network for years - with socialist government's lack of funding blamed

Train drivers in Spain had raised concerns and were due to strike a day after the deadly railway disaster that killed 68 people on Wednesday.


Couple who paid $1 MILLION to travel on 'cruise for life' say they have no regrets despite being dumped in Cambodia when company ran out of cash
Oct 28, 2026

Couple who paid $1 MILLION to travel on 'cruise for life' say they have no regrets despite being dumped in Cambodia when company ran out of cash

Randy Cassingham and his wife Kit were among around 200 passengers ordered to leave the Odyssey during a scheduled stop in the port of Sihanoukville on Tuesday.


Manchester Airport passengers miss Ryanair flights in ‘horrendous’ security queues
Oct 28, 2026

Manchester Airport passengers miss Ryanair flights in ‘horrendous’ security queues

One passenger described the situation as a 'shambles' and claimed they waited two hours to pass through security


Americans reveal nightmare of being kicked off $440k, 15-year dream cruise in Cambodia with just seven hours' notice: 'We are homeless'
Oct 28, 2026

Americans reveal nightmare of being kicked off $440k, 15-year dream cruise in Cambodia with just seven hours' notice: 'We are homeless'

It was meant to be a 15-year-long cruise around the globe, but on Monday, all of that changed when passengers were forced off the Ville Vie Odyssey and left to fend for themselves in Cambodia.


Nigel Farage claims he skipped watching the Budget in the Commons as he feared ending up in 'another physical altercation' in Parliament after 'previous bust-up in May'
Oct 28, 2026

Nigel Farage claims he skipped watching the Budget in the Commons as he feared ending up in 'another physical altercation' in Parliament after 'previous bust-up in May'

The Reform UK leader suggested his absence from Parliament for Chancellor John Healey's statement was because he had decided to 'avoid conflict'.


Budget 2026 calculator - will you be better or worse off after John Healey's changes?
Oct 28, 2026

Budget 2026 calculator - will you be better or worse off after John Healey's changes?

Not everyone will benefit from the government's plans - here's how they could impact you



Healey hammers struggling workers, savers and landlords to fund energy bailouts as tax burden heads to new record high - but benefits escape cuts
Oct 28, 2026

Healey hammers struggling workers, savers and landlords to fund energy bailouts as tax burden heads to new record high - but benefits escape cuts

John Healey is struggling to balance the books amid the Middle East crisis and Andy Burnham's spending ambitions.


Prolific thief dubbed the 'porch pirate' who plagued upmarket streets by stealing parcels jailed after frustrated residents presented dossier of evidence to police
Oct 28, 2026

Prolific thief dubbed the 'porch pirate' who plagued upmarket streets by stealing parcels jailed after frustrated residents presented dossier of evidence to police

Ronald De-St-Aubin, 61, was jailed for 22 months for making the lives of homeowners in west London a misery by stealing their parcels - earning him the moniker the 'porch pirate'.


Revealed: Grief-sick parents whose glam college friend came to stay, slaughtered one of their newborn twins... then confessed to police her secret lifelong urges to 'cause pain'
Oct 28, 2026

Revealed: Grief-sick parents whose glam college friend came to stay, slaughtered one of their newborn twins... then confessed to police her secret lifelong urges to 'cause pain'

Ethan Katz, 31, and wife Savannah Roberts, 32, have spent the past two years quietly rebuilding their lives in Pittsburg, Pa., after the death of their newborn and harming of his six-week-old twin.


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