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BBC Three and Scotland may move to online-only services amid cuts
The BBC has initiated redundancy procedures in its television and streaming division, with director general Matt Brittin expected to announce next week that BBC Three and BBC Scotland will transition to online-only services. This move is part of a broader £500m cost-cutting plan affecting the broadcaster, as it seeks to shed up to 2,000 jobs…
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Terror arrest near RAF base; memory chip shortage bites
A dual national arrested on terrorism suspicion near RAF Fairford in an expanding counter-terror probe. Memory chip shortages from soaring AI demand are expected to persist through 2028.
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Australia tightens visa rules to curb long-term temporary migration
Australia’s government is introducing new restrictions on temporary migrants and international students to crack down on “visa hopping”, the practice of switching between visas to remain in the country long-term. The measures, which come into force from Friday, are part of a broader effort to reduce net overseas migration and prevent what the government calls…
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Airliner plunges after attack; pilot praised; Trump signals pardons
An attacker stabbed a co-pilot on a Dubai-Tel Aviv flight, causing it to plunge 17,000 feet before passengers subdued him and the pilot restored control. Separately, Donald Trump signalled he could pardon allies if Republicans lose Congress.
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TfL investigates worker filmed handing out pro-Palestine sticker at station barriers
A London Underground worker was filmed handing a commuter a pro-Palestine sticker at station ticket barriers, after the commuter said he had heard her shout “Free Palestine”. Transport for London said it would investigate the circumstances, as its rules prohibit staff from political activity and distributing political material while on duty. The sticker featured the…
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NTSB says Amazon jet crew received repeated high-speed warnings before fatal runway overrun
An Amazon cargo plane operated by 21 Air overran the runway at Miami International Airport on 6 September, striking two vehicles on a nearby road. Five people in a passenger van were killed, two others in the van and the car’s driver were seriously injured, and the two crew members suffered minor injuries. The NTSB’s…
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New York police fatally shoot 17-year-old after he leaves overpass
New York officials have released body-camera footage of the fatal shooting of 17-year-old Oscar Granados Colindres by police in Wappingers Falls. He had been on an overpass holding a knife after a call about someone threatening to take their own life; the footage shows him running towards an officer after climbing down from the bridge,…
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TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 brings founders sessions on AI, funding and growth
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 is scheduled for 13–15 October at Moscone West in San Francisco. The event will focus on practical questions about building lasting companies in the AI era, offering founders sessions and networking intended to help them make decisions about products, fundraising and growth. The programme spans six stages and more than 200 sessions,…
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Australia’s property slump may deepen as values face prolonged falls
Australia’s housing market is experiencing a significant downturn, with national property values falling 1.1 per cent in September and 5.2 per cent since the March peak. Economists warn that this decline could be only one-third of the way through, with some forecasting total falls of 13-15 per cent by mid-2027, making this potentially the worst…
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Solihull crypto robbery leaves businessman injured and wife fearing for unborn baby
Three masked intruders broke into a Solihull home and beat a businessman with hammers while threatening to kill his seven-months-pregnant wife and their unborn baby unless he transferred cryptocurrency. The attack illustrates a growing form of violent robbery targeting crypto owners, where criminals can pressure victims to make transfers that are difficult to reverse. The…