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October 8, 2026'I won Gladiators - now I'd love to become one'
Josh McDonald won the third season of the hit TV programme, which aired earlier this year.
October 8, 2026Microsoft brings more AI to PCs as it challenges Apple - Reuters
Microsoft brings more AI to PCs as it challenges Apple Reuters
October 7, 2026Royal Mail plans to cut 2,500 jobs
The postal service firm wants to cut head office and other non-frontline jobs by the end of 2027.
October 7, 2026Japan beer giants raided over alleged price-fixing cartel
Asahi, Kirin and Suntory confirmed their premises were searched by Japanese competition authorities.
October 7, 2026Paramount takes over Warner Bros in $110bn Hollywood merger
The merger of two of Hollywood's biggest movie studios comes after months of legal disputes and concern over competition.
October 6, 2026Littler suffers defeat in World Youth Championships
Luke Littler is knocked out of the World Youth Championships in the semi-finals by Cam Crabtree.
October 5, 2026Queen's University students blast off to US for Nasa robotics competition
The students will head to Florida to compete against university teams from Australia, India and the US.
October 4, 2026England's Jordan in contention at Alfred Dunhill Links
England's Matthew Jordan is two shots off the lead heading into the final round of the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship.
October 3, 2026Trump beats Si to set up Selby tie at Shenzhen Open
Judd Trump defeats Si Jiahui 5-2 to set up a mouthwatering quarter-final meeting with Mark Selby at the Shenzhen Open.
October 1, 2026Chaos, coffins and 'Claudiapatra' steal the show in Celebrity Traitors
There is paranoia, confusion and a battle to survive among the celebrities as they fight for survival.
October 1, 2026Celebrity Traitors is back - here's what you need to know ahead of the first show
Maya Jama, Michael Sheen and Bella Ramsey are among this year's celebrities taking part in the show.
October 1, 2026'Backpack' declared Alaska's Fat Bear Week winner
"Backpack" defeated a bear known only as "910" in the final round of the annual competition.
September 30, 2026Google challenges EU orders to open up to AI, search-engine rivals - Reuters
Google challenges EU orders to open up to AI, search-engine rivals Reuters
September 29, 2026Burnham to unveil public body to invest in electricity grid
The prime minister will say he wants to reduce energy costs in his first conference speech as Labour leader.
September 29, 2026Zverev comeback leads Europe to Laver Cup victory
Alexander Zverev recovers from his day two defeat by Alex de Minaur to beat Learner Tien and clinch the Laver Cup title for Team Europe on the final day.
September 27, 2026Eel-powered Kurihara, 11, wins gold at Asian Games
Student Yuki Kurihara, 11 - the youngest competitor at the Asian Games - wins gold by beating opponents almost three times his age at a computer game.
September 26, 2026Law firms vie for tech talent in AI race - Reuters
Law firms vie for tech talent in AI race Reuters
September 26, 2026International team lead US in Presidents Cup
The International team produce a brilliant fightback in the foursomes on day two of the Presidents Cup to take a 7-3 lead over the United States.
September 25, 2026Alcaraz on late finishes, missing Sinner and Laver Cup return
Carlos Alcaraz discusses his US Open return, why he "misses" rival Jannik Sinner and his excitement for this year's Laver Cup.
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'I won Gladiators - now I'd love to become one'
Josh McDonald won the third season of Gladiators earlier this year Having been bashed, bumped and bruised on his way to winning Gladiators earlier this year, you might expect Josh McDonald wants to p
Germany: From Wunder to Woe
Radio 4,·08 Oct 2026,·35 mins Available for over a year What is going wrong with the largest economy in Europe? It accounts for roughly one-third of the continent's total manufacturing output but si
Royal Mail plans to cut 2,500 jobs
Royal Mail said posties are protected from the proposed cuts Royal Mail has announced plans to cut 2,500 head office and other supporting roles by the end of 2027 as it battles competition and fallin
Japan beer giants raided over alleged price-fixing cartel
Japanese officials have raided the country's biggest beer makers over allegations they worked together to raise the price of their beverages. Asahi, Kirin and Suntory Spirits confirmed to the BBC the
Paramount takes over Warner Bros in $110bn Hollywood merger
Paramount Skydance has officially taken over Warner Bros Discovery in a $110bn merger that is set to reshape Hollywood and the media landscape. The takeover - merging two of the biggest studios in Lo
Littler suffers defeat in World Youth Championships
Littler is only 19 so can still take part in the youth events Luke Littler missed out on the chance to hold the senior and youth world titles simultaneously after suffering a surprise semi-final defe
Queen's University students blast off to US for Nasa robotics competition
The team is made up of 10 students from Queen's University Belfast Could a robot designed by young engineering students from Northern Ireland end up on the Moon? A team, from Queen's University Belf
England's Jordan in contention at Alfred Dunhill Links
Wirral-born Matthew Jordan turned professional in September 2018 Alfred Dunhill Links Championship - round three -18 C Jarvis (SA); -16 M Jordan (Eng); -15 T Detry (Bel); -14 A Meronk (Pol), N Norga
Chaos, coffins and 'Claudiapatra' steal the show in Celebrity Traitors
Watch: Celebrity Traitors series two kicks off with a wild curveball Spoiler warning: This article reveals details from the first episode of The Celebrity Traitors, series two. One person in particu
Trump beats Si to set up Selby tie at Shenzhen Open
Judd Trump has reached the last eight of a ranking event for the 113th time in his career Judd Trump defeated Si Jiahui 5-2 to set up a mouthwatering quarter-final meeting with Mark Selby at the Shen
Celebrity Traitors is back - here's what you need to know ahead of the first show
Maya Jama, Michael Sheen and Bella Ramsey are among this year's celebrity contestants The Celebrity Traitors is back for a second series, and viewers will see the likes of Michael Sheen, Jerry Hall,
'Backpack' declared Alaska's Fat Bear Week winner
Backpack, the winning bear, after months of eating to gain weight ahead of hibernating in winter. A brown bear known as 89 Backpack has won the annual Fat Bear Week competition, after what the US Nat
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Burnham to unveil public body to invest in electricity grid
Andy Burnham is expected to announce a new government body to invest in Britain's electricity grid in his first party conference speech as Labour leader on Tuesday. The prime minister will tell party
Zverev comeback leads Europe to Laver Cup victory
Team Europe won their sixth Laver Cup title Alexander Zverev beat Learner Tien on the final day of the Laver Cup to lead Team Europe to their sixth title. US Open champion Zverev recovered from a di
Kurihara, 11, becomes Japan's youngest Games medallist
Puyo Puyo was created in Hiroshima in 1991, with Sega acquiring the franchise in 1998 Primary school student Yuki Kurihara - the youngest competitor at the Asian Games - won gold on Saturday by thras
International team lead US in Presidents Cup
The Presidents Cup has been contested since 1994 The International team produced a brilliant fightback in the foursomes on day two of the Presidents Cup to take a 7-3 lead over the United States. Th
Alcaraz on late finishes, missing Sinner and Laver Cup return
Carlos Alcaraz has won seven Grand Slam singles titles, including this year's Australian Open Most players, after seeing their US Open title defence end at 3.34am after five intense sets, would not w
Paramount settles lawsuit with US states, helping clear way for $110bn merger with Warner Bros
A coalition of states led by California had challenged the deal, raising concerns over competition across film and television. Paramount Skydance has settled a lawsuit with dozens of US states, remov
Nebula image wins Royal Observatory competition
The winning image was captured in Jahra Governorate, Kuwait The Royal Observatory Greenwich has announced the winner of its Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition for an image of the Shark Ne