News for October 5, 2025

This once specialised area of wildlife tourism is undergoing a transformation, as younger generations embrace it in an effort to reconnect with the outdoors. Whether you want to see British owls or Sri Lankan hornbills, there’s a trip to suit.

The deal is tipped to value Clarus Group at about $2 billion.

London, UK (SPX) Oct 06, 2025 The most distant and powerful odd radio circle (ORC) ever detected has been discovered by astronomers working with citizen scientists. ORCs are giant, faint rings of radio emission surrounding galaxies, visible only in radio …

London, UK (SPX) Oct 06, 2025 Scientists have proposed a groundbreaking method to detect gravitational waves in the milli-Hertz frequency range, unlocking a new observational window into the universe. This advance could allow researchers to study astrophysi…

London UK (SPX) Oct 06, 2025 Astronomers have discovered the most distant and powerful odd radio circle (ORC) ever observed, revealing a rare cosmic structure nearly halfway across the universe. The newly identified source, RAD J131346.9+500320, lies at a r…

Paris, France (SPX) Oct 06, 2025 Astronomers using the European Southern Observatory’s Very Large Telescope (ESO’s VLT) have witnessed an extraordinary growth spurt in a free-floating planet, observing it accumulate mass at a rate of six billion tonnes per …

London (AFP) Oct 3, 2025 Russia is attempting to jam British military satellites on a regular basis, the head of UK Space Command has said, amid growing tensions between Moscow and some European countries. “We’re seeing our satellites being jammed by the…

Digby Morton (1906–1983) was a highly influential Irish fashion designer and a leading figure in British couture from the 1930s to the 1950s…

Sharren Haskel also told the Conservative Friends of Israel (CFoI) reception at the Tory party conference in Manchester that “out of control” immigration “particularly from Islamist communities” was fueling antisemitism in Britain.

→ Field Made informed me that orders to the US are duty-free and tariff-free. That means the price you see at checkout is the final price you pay. The Field Made indicator labels are made in Canada and fall under the USMCA trade agreement, allowing them to cr…

We could see some upsets out of the gate.

Big Brother contestant Zelah has been praised for his reaction after being ‘accidentally outed’ as transgender by fellow Housemate Jenny. Fans declared the trans personal trainer from South London their early “winner” after the show’s launch on Sunday (28 Sep…

“I’m not here to replace humans,” says a woman wearing traditional Albanian clothing, a light-colored headscarf, and an embroidered robe. The post Bill Gates and Tony Blair-Backed AI Appointed as World’s First AI Government Minister appeared first on The Gate…

Work is to resume first at the carmaker’s engine factory in Wolverhampton on Monday.

Roughly halfway through, The Hack delivers itself a blow from which it never recovers The post Fictional journalists and the missed opportunities of The Hack appeared first on Crikey.

Up to £20 million each available for local areas across the country to grow innovation.

The Connect Fund was announced at the East West Council on 12 June 2025 to strengthen East-West collaboration between community and voluntary groups.

Red Roses star Ellie Kildunne told Sky News that she hopes England’s Rugby World Cup win does more for the sport.

In his keynote speech to the Tory party conference in Manchester, Sir Mel Stride will claim his plans can save £47bn over the next parliament, which include cuts to welfare, the civil service, and green subsidies.

Watch highlights of what proved to be Russell Martin’s final game as Rangers head coach, the 1-1 draw at Falkirk. (Available to UK users only)

Deliveroo is expanding its service to offer on-demand shopping for a range of retail products.

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Match of the Day’s Kelly Cates, Joe Hart and Danny Murphy discuss whether Nick Woltemade is proving he is worth the £69m Newcastle paid for him in the summer.

A study of around 500,000 medical records published in 2023 suggested that severe viral infections like encephalitis and pneumonia increase the risk of neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s.

With maximum penalties now reaching AUD $50 million, businesses serving Australian customers face urgent compliance demands.

“Why do you cry? ‘Cause I’m fat.”

Elizabeth Davis, 46, had told her family about the relationship only after Al-Shamie carried out last week’s Yom Kippur attack, The Sun reported.

Alexander Parker, a 73-yearold Scot, lies immobile in a Thai provincial government hospital with suspected blood cancers or lymphoma. Neither he nor his UK-based family apparently have the funds for full-scale treatment and surgery in a top-notch Thai private…

MANCHESTER, England — Britain’s ailing Conservatives want disgruntled voters to hear they are tough on immigration, against net zero and looking to keep taxpayer money helping people at home. They are aping Donald Trump — and Nigel Farage — to prove it.  Lead…

PATTAYA, Thailand – The Ministry of Tourism and Sports has clarified the circumstances of a dispute concerning the BBC video The Dark Side of Thailand. Natthriya Thaweevong, the permanent secretary, said that there was a September incident involving a foreign…

A Scot whose passport was fraudulently reported as stolen was deported after arriving at Phuket international airport. William Barr was locked up for 14 hours before British embassy intervention secured his release, but he lost entirely his two-weeks’ vacatio…

At least 20,000 foreigners have been arrested in Thailand over the past 12 months for not having correct work authorization. However, the majority are economic migrants from neighboring countries who failed to register with the Department of Employment under …

The arrest of UK national George Wilson, 23, for possession of 9.1 kg of “ice” in a Bangkok hotel room has sparked especially heated debate.  Crystal meth in a person’s possession, unlike cannabis, is subject to strict laws.  In June 2024 a new regulation was…

Stevens writes about Rushdie in his new memoir, ‘Cat On The Road To Findout’

Speaking at the party’s conference, Shadow chancellor Mel Stride will say the Conservatives are the only ones that “gets it” on the economy.

Housing Secretary Steve Reed claims the changes would “fix the broken system” and put more money “back into working people’s pockets”.

Under new proposals, sellers and estate agents will have to provide key information about a property up front.

First-time buyers set to save money when buying a home and timelines reduced with a new consultation launched by the Government.

Military personnel receive a private education allowance to avoid lessons in Welsh in state schools.

Retiring CEO Kathryn Wylde made more than $1.5 million in 2023, according tax filings from the nonprofit.

ScienceAlert writes that some of the tiny nanoplastic fragments present in soil “can make their way into the edible parts of vegetables, research has found.” A team of scientists from the University of Plymouth in the UK placed radishes into a hydroponic (wa…

Modern history dictates a change to the new ‘Running Man’ movie, one that Stephen King and Edgar Wright hope you’ll like.

The gifted London DJ and curator goes big on bass futurism. “To pull a thread.” This old English adage means to follow a small detail that might unravel into something larger and more significant. It’s also the inspiration behind London artist mi-el’s NTS Ra…

These stocks have a very promising future according to experts. The post Brokers rate these 2 top ASX shares as buys in October appeared first on The Motley Fool Australia.

UK taps Goldman Sachs to restore London’s IPO appeal as listings hit a 30-year low. Can reforms and Wall Street’s backing turn the tide?

‘If Brussels is playing a game of chicken, it’s a dangerous game’

Ange Postecoglou responds to questions over his lack of fight and belief after Nottingham Forest were defeated by Newcastle United 2-0 away from home.

The President of the United States angered some Americans with his golf decision this weekend. President Trump, 79, likes to golf. The President of the…

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says it was one of his side’s best first halves in months, after the Blues ran out 1-0 winners away at Brentford.

The crisis facing local journalism is playing out the world over. A new report charts what other countries are doing in response and what Australia can learn.

The official UK physical gaming charts have not been fully released yet but journalist Christopher Dring has posted that Ghost of Yotei has entered in at No.1 this week. Sadly, that means that Super Mario Galaxy 1 + 2 on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 …

Panaji: In a historic demonstration of naval power and strategic partnership, the Indian Navy and the United Kingdom’s Royal Navy on Sunday commenced .

The Leica M EV1 is the upcoming addition to Leica’s M-series lineup that trades the rangefinder for a built-in electronic viewfinder. This compact, slightly cheaper camera might be released this October, alongside the Q3 Monochrom.

Golfer Robert MacIntyre’s career thrives with unwavering support from his girlfriend, Shannon Hartley. A UK nurse, she consistently attends major events like the Ryder Cup, boosting his morale. Their challenging move to Florida for his PGA Tour dreams eventua…

Watch some of the best moments from the Welsh regions across round two of the 2025-26 United Rugby Championship season.

Since the Labour Party came into office in the U.K. last year, many have wondered if oil and gas drilling will continue or whether we will witness an all-out shift to renewable energy. Prime Minister Kier Starmer has introduced stricter taxes on fossil fuel c…