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Thursday
18th September 2025

Around the world

Trump suggests Starmer could use military to control UK borders

The US president says illegal migration "destroys countries from within", as his two-day state visit to the UK comes to a close.

ABC takes Jimmy Kimmel off air over Charlie Kirk comments

The late-night host criticised the Republican response to the killing and his suspension came after pressure from the regulator.

In the UK

Trump suggests Starmer could use military to control UK borders

The US president says illegal migration "destroys countries from within", as his two-day state visit to the UK comes to a close.

Key takeaways from the PM and President's news conference

The US and UK leaders fielded questions on Ukraine, migration, free speech and Mandelson among other issues.

Politics

Trump suggests Starmer could use military to control UK borders

The US president says illegal migration "destroys countries from within", as his two-day state visit to the UK comes to a close.

Key takeaways from Trump-Starmer news conference

The US and UK leaders fielded questions on Ukraine, migration, free speech and Mandelson among other issues.

Education

Don't scrap care plans for children with special educational needs, say MPs

Concerns grow over the government's plans to reform special needs education in England.

These teens turned their rooms into tech-free zones. This was the result

Elizabeth and Henry are among those ditching technology in their bedrooms to see how they cope.

Health

Woman unable to breathe through nose after Turkey teeth op

Leanne Abeyance's face is constantly infected after dental work done in Turkey.

Trust apologises for treating A&E patients in cafe

Using the cafe to treat patients "will not be allowed to happen again", the trust's boss says.

Business

UK 'not out of woods' on inflation, says Bank as rates held

The Bank of England governor warns "we're not out of the woods yet" in terms of rising inflation.

US firms pledge £150bn investment in UK as tech deal signed

The UK government hopes the investment will create more than 7,600 "high-quality jobs".

Science

Musk's fellowship of Royal Society in doubt after rally address

The world's most prestigious scientific body raised concerns about the "language of violence" at the march.

Scientists pinpoint the brain's internal mileage clock

They located this key area of function by recording the brain activity of running rats.

Technology

Two teenagers charged over Transport for London cyber attack

The police say the hack caused "significant disruption" and "millions in losses" for TfL.

Facebook owner unveils new AI-powered smart glasses

The event comes as Meta faces ongoing scrutiny over the impact of its products, particularly on children.

Entertainment

ABC takes Jimmy Kimmel off air over Charlie Kirk comments

The late-night host criticised the Republican response to the killing and his suspension came after pressure from the regulator.

Author Sally Rooney says she could not collect prize in UK in case of arrest

The author has given her support to Palestine Action, who have been proscribed as a terrorist group.