US citizen Stephen Hubbard freed by Russia as Trump envoy meets Putin
Posted on Wednesday October 21, 2026

The 74-year-old former teacher, who was captured, has been released without any "swap" required, Trump says.

'My friend was lying next to me... I was only 8 but I realised he was dead'
Posted on Wednesday October 21, 2026

Four people who were children at the time of the Aberfan disaster recall the moment when a coal waste tip collapsed 60 years ago.

Jeffrey Donaldson to be interviewed over alleged rape inside Houses of Parliament
Posted on Wednesday October 21, 2026

While not naming the disgraced former MP, the Metropolitan Police has issued a statement confirming a 63-year-old man is being investigated.

Lawyer caught by BBC offering to make illegal-worker fine go away
Posted on Wednesday October 21, 2026

Because of our investigation, the home secretary has ordered a review of how fines are issued and collected.

Websites taken down across Europe ahead of critical cyber-security update
Posted on Wednesday October 21, 2026

Two critical vulnerabilities have been identified with PHP, a programming language which is widely used across the internet.