"We continue to stand tall for a reason: the pursuit of truth, in the face of giants," he added. If the current laws protect legacy media in this manner, perhaps it’s up to us to ignite that change." "The Wayfarer Parties have alleged that Reynolds and [publicist Leslie] Sloane made additional statements accusing Baldoni of sexual misconduct and that the Times made additional statements accusing the Wayfarer Parties of engaging in a smear campaign." "The District Court's opinion makes clear that Wayfarer and its affiliates both commenced and continued the lawsuit against The Times without a substantial basis in fact and law," The Times' Tuesday complaint read. Lively and Baldoni's trial, during which both are expected to testify, is currently scheduled for March 2026.

October 03, 2025 01:02 UTC

In 1944, the broadcast time was moved to 10.20 p.m. (“Who the devil is going to listen to anything at 10.20?” Lewis wrote in jocular indignation to his producer, Eric Fenn). That meant that Lewis had to catch the midnight train to Oxford, getting home at about three o’clock in the morning. Lewis wrote that literature enables us “to see with other eyes, to imagine with other imaginations, to feel with other hearts”. But “every paradise is a paradise lost,” Marcel Proust wrote; or, as Robert Frost’s poem puts it, “Nothing Gold Can Stay”. Suzannah Lipscomb is a professor emerita of the University of Roehampton; a senior member of St Cross College, Oxford, and the host of the Not Just the Tudors podcast from History Hit.

October 02, 2025 23:28 UTC

At this time, we know that a car was driven directly at members of the public outside the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation synagogue on Middleton Road, Crumpsall in Manchester. The driver of the car was seen then to attack people with a knife. There were a large number of worshippers attending the synagogue at the time of this attack, but thanks to the immediate bravery of security staff and the worshippers inside, as well as the fast response of the police, the attacker was prevented from gaining access. All those inside were safely contained until police were able to confirm that it was safe to leave the premises.

October 02, 2025 23:28 UTC

Available in the UK for a limited time while stocks last, the collection includes pumpkin-inspired designs, which TikTok users have branded as "perfect". scoobysnacktime posted a video, saying: "New in Starbucks UK! Starbucks full range of Autumn and Halloween merchGreen Glow Slime Cold Cup 16oz - £18.95 RRPReusable Skeleton Hot Cup 16oz - £2.95 RRPSkeleton Bouquet Cold Cup 17oz - £21.95 RRPPeep Cat Mug 12oz - £17.95 RRPPumpkin Mug 13oz - £17.95 RRPReusable Pumpkin Hot Cup 2025 16oz - £2.95 RRPPumpkin Tumbler 16oz - £21.95 RRPWhile Pumpkin Spiced Latte is on trend through autumn, when Starbucks sales data revealed the UK’s favourite coffees, timeless classics continue to dominate. The top five best-sellers reflect a national preference for smooth, espresso-based drinks that fit seamlessly into daily routines. Recommended reading:UK’s Top Five Starbucks CoffeesLatte Cappuccino Americano Flat White Iced LatteBernardin Malou, Vice President of Coffee & Retail Operations at Starbucks EMEA says: “The results underscore what Starbucks customers value most: quality, craftsmanship, and a delicious cup that fits seamlessly into their daily routines and rituals.”

October 02, 2025 22:41 UTC

Greater Manchester Police say one of the two victims who were killed in a terror attack outside a synagogue in Manchester died after accidentally being shot by armed officers. Adrian Daulby, 53, and Melvin Cravitz, 66, died in the attack, which happened outside Heaton Park synagogue, on Middleton Road, at 9.30am on Thursday (October 2). On Friday, GMP chief constable Stephen Watson said one of the two victims died after "suffering a gunshot wound" when shots were fired by police towards the attacker, 35-year-old Jihad Al-Shamie. On Friday (October 3), huge cordons remain in place across north Manchester, with extra police resources deployed across the region throughout the day. Sir Keir Starmer also visited the scene of the attack and praised the first responders involved in the response.

October 02, 2025 22:20 UTC





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October 02, 2025 19:25 UTC

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October 02, 2025 16:35 UTC

Emergency services at the scene of a stabbing at Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation synagogue, in Crumpsall, Manchester, England, Thursday Oct. 2, 2025. (Peter Byrne/PA via AP)Poll Should the definition of terrorism include acts against places of worship? Two people were killed, while three others remain in serious condition, including a security guard who was attacked outside the synagogue.Police also triggered Operation Plato, an emergency protocol invoked to deal with suspected "marauding terror attacks. "Images shared on social media showed a male suspect with items strapped to his waist, prompting fears of explosives. In response, Israel launched a military campaign in the Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip, which continues to this day.Recently, several countries, including the UK, Australia, Canada, France, and Belgium, have recognised a Palestinian state, drawing criticism from Israel.In May, two Israeli embassy staffers - a couple - were killed when a gunman opened fire outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington DC.

October 02, 2025 15:49 UTC

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October 02, 2025 15:18 UTC

Kate flew into RAF Coningsby, in Lincolnshire, where she was shown around one of the fighter aircraft on stand-by to respond to any threats to national airspace, before stepping into a state-of-the-art simulator. The princess arrived in a helicopter at the base for her first visit as its Royal Honorary Air Commodore, and was briefed about recent RAF operations, including supporting Nato in Poland. QRA provides a 24/7 interception response based at RAF Coningsby and RAF Lossiemouth in Scotland. Kate spent more than half an hour talking to the families about life on the base and chatting to the small children. When another young girl threw her arms around the princess, Kate told her: “I love hugs.”Asked about the royal turn in the simulator, station commander Group Captain Paul O’Grady said: “She did have a go.

October 02, 2025 15:01 UTC

The company said it delivered 497,099 vehicles in the third quarter, up from 462,890 in the same quarter last year. Investors would be exempt from the 0.5 per cent tax on buying the shares of newly listed companies in Britain. Haslett is the chief executive of Affinity Water and is expected to join Pennon in 2026, after his notice period. He has held executive roles at Northumbrian Water Group and United Utilities. Ken Murphy, the chief executive, said: “I am pleased with our first half performance, which builds on already strong momentum.

October 02, 2025 14:17 UTC

The awards are judged by a panel of News UK’s expert automotive journalists, including The Sun’s Rob Gill, Will Dron from Times Driving, Nick Rufford from The Sunday Times and David Green from LUXX magazine. The 2025 awards also highlighted several notable trends in the UK automotive market. Rob Walsh, Motors Category Director, News UK, said: “The Motor Awards are now a firm fixture in the automotive calendar, celebrating the cars that truly matter to UK drivers. It is hands-down The Sun Car of the Year.”Nick Rufford, The Sunday Times Motoring Editor, said: "Supercars may be more exotic but they don’t deliver everyday thrills at £37,000. It's a rally-bred daily driver, and a very worthy Times Driving Car of the Year."

October 02, 2025 14:14 UTC

Health experts are urging an immediate ban on commercial sunbeds in the UK, citing their direct link to melanoma and other skin cancers, particularly among young people. Why ban sunbeds? Industry claims are just claimsON CAM: Nigel Farage EXPLODES: Calls Keir Starmer 'DISGRACE', Launches War on 'ILLEGAL ALIENS'Commercial sunbeds should be banned in the UK, the health experts urged. The use of sunbeds causes melanoma and other skin cancers, particularly among young people, the experts argued. Claims that modern sunbeds are safer are not substantiated by evidence of their measured radiation,” they said.The authors have urged for an ‘immediate outright ban’ on commercial sunbeds.

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