59 m. ago Heavy security after deadly violence in Kenya as thousands turn out to mourn former PM Odinga

Heavy security has been deployed to Kenya’s western city of Kisumu ahead of the final public viewing of the body of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, after five people died in the last two public funeral events

Events

2 h. ago Driverless cars are coming to the UK – but the road to autonomy has bumps ahead

Waymo plans London robotaxis as early as 2026, but the history shows hype, hesitation and a few missed turnsThe age-old question from the back of the car feels just as pertinent as a new era of autonomy threatens to dawn: are we nearly there yet? For Britons, long-promised fully driverless cars, the answer is as ever – yes, nearly. But not quite.A landmark moment on the journey to autonomous driving is, again, just around the corner. This week, Waymo, which successfully runs robotaxis in San Francisco and four other US cities, announced it was bringing its cars to London. Continue reading...

Transport

2 h. ago 'It's about getting more money for the council': How people feel about huge parking changes in city

We went to one of the busiest places in Cardiff for parked cars but surprisingly didn't come across many people in favour of new council plans to charge heavier vehicles more to park there

Politics

2 h. ago Wrexham star James McClean set for awkward reunion after 'milking it' dig at Stoke City fans

Wrexham star James McClean faces a tense reunion as the Red Dragons visit his former club Stoke, where he spent three years and had several clashes with supporters

Events

3 h. ago That lighthearted Pep Guardiola moment that should excite Man City fans

Pep Guardiola didn't get animated very often during his Manchester City press conference but one question saw him open up.

Politics

4 h. ago Greater Manchester dad 'too big for plane seat' loses nearly 4 stone in 9 months

The lifestyle changes came thanks to Simple, the AI coaching app for adults.

Politics

4 h. ago Rats will stay out of your garden 'for good' if you grow 6 plants 'they hate'

Rats are more likely to enter gardens in winter as they look for a warm shelter, but there are some simple ways to deter them without using harmful chemicals

Politics

4 h. ago This Morning's Vanessa Feltz shares sad admission after split from her partner

Vanessa Feltz, who was sometimes seen on This Morning on ITV, engaged to musician Ben Ofoedu in 2006 but, despite planning to tie the knot in the years since, never got married

Events

4 h. ago Revealed: How Hollywood superstar Bradley Cooper's new film is based on the life of British comic John Bishop

A 12-time Oscar-nominated Tinseltown actor and a Scouse stand-up veteran most famous on this side of the pond might seem an unlikely combination.

Culture

5 h. ago Cheat the Week: Perry and Trudeau’s kiss fuels romance rumours

“What brought Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry together — logistically and spiritually — is unclear,” writes Polly Vernon. “We can but speculate wildly about where exactly their eyes first met, whether the attraction was immediate, who said what first to whom and who then made the first move? That their celebrity traverses milieux— the pop and the political — adds to their appeal, making the liaison seem more authentic in its lack of predictability. Or maybe we like it because it gives us hope that something hilarious and unlikely might yet knock us off our feet, too. But long-ish may it last! It’s such fantastically good, semi-clean fun. Potent and jolly and sexy and inconsequential. I am not sure we have ever needed such yachty gropey levity more.”

Politics

5 h. ago Gardening legend Monty Don says there's only one plant he 'doesn't like'

Monty Don, the popular host of BBC Gardeners' World, revealed on a podcast episode that there's one plant that he 'doesn't like' as he described what his dream garden would look like

Politics

5 h. ago Shabana Mahmood was told of Maccabi Tel Aviv ban plans a week ago and 'had not objected': Hamas victim likens police decision to a sign saying 'no Jews allowed'

Sir Keir Starmer and Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood were locked in an extraordinary stand-off with the police last night over controversial plans to ban Israeli football fans from an Aston Villa match.

Events

5 h. ago Security is 'increased' on new Harry Potter set over fears trans activists had planned to sabotage new JK Rowling project

Filming for the new wizarding TV series began earlier this summer, but fears have been sparked after a recent alleged break-in by intruders to the show's set in Leavesden Studios last week.

Events

6 h. ago TV comedians Nish Kumar and James Acaster branded 'nimbies' by furious locals after the pair helped raise £40,000 to block plans for over 800 new homes to be built in Peckham

The plans, submitted by Berkeley Homes, would see 867 homes built on the site of the Aylesham shopping centre and market.

Economics

6 h. ago 5 trees that can be grown in pots and are perfect for renters

Planting large and luscious trees at home isn't only for those with their own gardens. Plant trees in pots and they can move with you

Politics

6 h. ago ALEX BRUMMER: I've just met the world's top financiers and they're terrified. A catastrophic crash that will destroy savings, prosperity and living standard is coming. Britain's in deep, deep trouble

Every October, some 10,000 finance ministers and bankers from 190 nations around the planet assemble in Washington for the annual gathering of the International Monetary Fund

Events

6 h. ago 'Insane, thoughtless and directionless. The Sussexes are spiralling': Insider's damning words to ALISON BOSHOFF on Meghan's latest reinvention as they reveal 'mess'

It was obvious from her appearance in Paris during this month's Fashion Week that Meghan was planning to place a dainty, size-six foot in the fashion world.

Politics

7 h. ago Monty Don names one garden item to 'invest in' as temperatures drop

Horticultural expert Monty Don has urged all gardeners to invest in these items in order to help protect their plants from the cold weather on the way - and says everyone needs to invest

Politics

7 h. ago This is why Hollywood superstar Bradley Cooper's based his new film on the life of Liverpudlian TV comic John Bishop

A 12-time Oscar-nominated Tinseltown actor and a Scouse stand-up veteran most famous on this side of the pond might seem an unlikely combination.

Culture

8 h. ago Grand Sumo Tournament London: Ancient rituals and online fans

Grand Sumo Tournament London: Ancient rituals and online fans  BBC

Politics