Christa Pike 'angry and confused' after failed execution, lawyers say
Posted on Wednesday October 07, 2026

Lawyers say the convicted killer was surprised to have survived and remained "shackled" to her hospital bed.

Watch: What we know about Christa Pike's ‘shock’ recovery in hospital
Posted on Wednesday October 07, 2026

The US death row inmate's legal team said at a press conference that she is now "conscious and speaking" after her failed execution.

Badenoch says Tories would scrap inheritance tax on family homes
Posted on Wednesday October 07, 2026

Tory leader says her party is "coming back", as she aims to convince voters it has changed after 2024 election defeat.

Spanish pensioner whose eviction sparked nationwide protests dies, union says
Posted on Wednesday October 07, 2026

Maricarmen Abascal, 87, was forcibly removed on a stretcher from her apartment of more than 70 years in September.

Burnham to hold security talks with German chancellor in Berlin
Posted on Wednesday October 07, 2026

Downing Street said deeper co-operation in the face of rising hybrid threats from Russia would be high on the agenda during Burnham's first official visit to Germany.