News from October 1, 2025

At least a third of EU citizens in UK report discrimination by public bodies

Long-term residents post Brexit also say they have faced difficulties exercising travel and equal treatment rights

Crowded camps, stagnant water and not enough doctors: first the floods, now disease stalks millions in Pakistan

As the waters recede, a surge in cases of cholera, diarrhoea, malaria and dengue has compounded the misery of people who have already seen their homes and crops disappear

Haroon Janjua in Multan 6 days ago

‘Better than a bog-standard running shoe’: the best fitness tech and gadgets, according to experts

We asked coaches and athletes to reveal the gizmos they use to get more from every workout. From smart goggles to turbo trainers, here’s what they recommend

Charlie Allenby 6 days ago

Technology

Epic Games says Apple’s new install process cuts user drop-offs by 60% - TechCrunch

The company noted that this drop rate is closer to the rate it observes with Windows and macOS users installing its game store.

Ivan Mehta 6 days ago

Base formulation may be linked to 21 sunscreens falling short of SPF claims, drug regulator finds

TGA investigation also finds some testing laboratories may be more reliable than others

Catie McLeod 6 days ago

Police conduct ‘planned operation’ in Victorian town in hunt for Dezi Freeman – as it happened

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Catie McLeod and Nick Visser 6 days ago

Jailed Georgian politicians allege links between ruling party and Iran in letter to UK

Exclusive: Imprisoned opposition leaders call on foreign secretary to impose sanctions over ‘unprecedented expansion’ of Iranian influence

Daniel Boffey Chief reporter 6 days ago

Scoop: How an Israeli attack inadvertently launched Trump's Gaza peace plan - Axios

Behind the scenes of how Trump's plan came together over three chaotic weeks.

Barak Ravid, Marc Caputo 6 days ago

Science

Leucovorin has a place in autism treatment, researcher says, but he tamps down parents’ expectations - statnews.com

STAT spoke with Robert Hendren, a retired UCSF researcher who conducted a small study of leucovorin in children with autism in 2020.

O. Rose Broderick 6 days ago

Technology

Napheesa Collier blasts WNBA commissioner: ‘I will not stand quietly by’ - The Washington Post

“We have the best players in the world,” said Collier, the MVP runner-up. “But right now we have the worst leadership in the world.”

Kareem Copeland, Michael Lee 6 days ago

Business

Marks & Spencer to make staff work Boxing Day for first time in five years

All workers must cover at least one of 26, 27 or 28 December in cost-cutting move condemned as a ‘slap in the face’

Sarah Butler 6 days ago

The Threesome review – sexy romcom deals with unexpected complications of a throupling

Plausible twists, engaging characters and a charismatic cast make three the magic number in this impeccably calibrated comedy

Catherine Bray 6 days ago

Starmer to rethink human rights law to tackle ‘Farage boats’

Prime minister blames Brexit for surge in numbers of small boat crossings but defends UK’s membership of ECHR

Eleni Courea Political correspondent 6 days ago

New Zealand v Australia: men’s first T20 international cricket – live

<strong>Over-by-over report</strong>: Australia take on the Black Caps for a three-match Twenty20 series at Bay Oval in Tauranga. Join <strong>Angus Fontaine</strong> for updates

Angus Fontaine 6 days ago

Politics

PM brands Channel crossings ‘Farage boats’ because Brexit has hampered returns – UK politics live

PM also says he does not believe Nigel Farage or Reform voters are racist

Andrew Sparrow 6 days ago

Australia news live: police conduct ‘planned operation’ in Victorian town as hunt for fugitive Dezi Freeman continues

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Catie McLeod (now) and Nick Visser(earlier) 6 days ago

US government shutdown live: first closure since 2018 begins after funding bill fails

Competing bills rejected in Senate as Republicans and Democrats accuse each other of partisan politics. Follow the latest news and updates after the US government shut down

Tom Bryant 6 days ago

Business

UK’s FTSE 100 share index hits record high as investors shrug off US government shutdown – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news

Graeme Wearden 6 days ago

Aged care waiting lists a ‘calculated denial of services’ that could be fatal, Senate inquiry warns

Greens-chaired inquiry says system should be demand driven despite Labor’s dissenting view that this could cause unintended flow-on issues

Sarah Basford Canales 6 days ago

Campaigners urged to tell new story on child poverty in Scotland

Charities launch practical guide for campaigners, saying ‘the way we talk about it doesn’t always help’

Libby Brooks Scotland correspondent 6 days ago