Tory MP criticised for Badenoch children comment // A Conservative MP has been criticised for saying he would not be voting for Kemi Badenoch as party leader because she is "preoccupied with her own children.
Jimmy Lai release is a priority for the UK, says PM // Securing the release of pro-democracy activist and British citizen Jimmy Lai from a Hong Kong prison is a "priority" for the government, Sir Keir Starmer has said.
Tories continue questions over Taylor Swift police escort // Senior Conservatives have continued to question the government over the police escorts Taylor Swift received to her concerts at Wembley Stadium in August.
Liam Payne's family pay tribute to 'funny and brave soul' // The family of former One Direction star Liam Payne have said they are "heartbroken" as they paid tribute to a "kind, funny and brave soul", after his death aged 31.
The Apprentice film star says Trump criticism 'inspiring violence' // The stars of a newly-released film about Donald Trump, actors Jeremy Strong and Sebastian Stan, have told the BBC they are concerned about violence being incited by the US presidential candidate's criticism of the film.
The ex-president tried to block the recent release of The Apprentice - which came less than a month before the US presidential election.
National Gallery bans liquid after artwork damaged // The National Gallery has banned liquids except baby formula, expressed milk and prescription medicines after a number of attacks on paintings in its central London building.
Coping with Baldock death 'really difficult' - Wilder // Chris Wilder says his Sheffield United players have found this week difficult following the shock death of former Blades defender George Baldock.
Hosts England face Australia, USA & Samoa at 2025 World Cup // England's path to a possible home Rugby World Cup triumph has been mapped out with the hosts placed in a pool alongside Australia, USA, and Samoa for next summer's tournament.
Win would be better than records of first Test // Completing a daunting chase to win the second Test in Pakistan would be a bigger achievement that the run-filled victory in the first, according to England assistant coach Paul Collingwood.
Ministers complain to Starmer over spending cuts // Several cabinet ministers have written to the prime minister and the Treasury two weeks ahead of the Budget, to voice concerns over the scale of cuts their departments may face.
There are fears that steep spending cuts will be needed to meet what Whitehall sources have suggested is a £40bn funding gap.
Meta fires staff for buying toothpaste, not lunch // Workers at Meta have reportedly been sacked for abusing the tech firm's meal voucher system, such as using it to buy toothpaste and washing powder.
US 'click to cancel' rule to ban subscription traps // The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has adopted a 'click to cancel' rule, which aims to make it easier for people to end subscriptions.
It will force companies to make subscription sign-ups and cancellations equally straightforward.
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