News from October 5, 2025

One in four UK people fear a loved one drinks too much, survey finds

Poll of 2,000 people appears to underline experts’ concerns of growing ‘epidemic’ of addiction to alcohol or drugs

MLB playoffs live updates: Yankees vs. Blue Jays score, analysis from ALDS Game 2 - CBS Sports

The Blue Jays and Tigers are looking to take 2-0 leads over the Yankees and Mariners, respectively, Sunday

Gary Neville says he took down union flag being ‘used in a negative fashion’

Footballer turned developer questions spate of flag raisings and says ‘we’re all being turned on each other’

US struck another alleged drug boat off Venezuela coast, Trump says

President said US would turn attention to drug trafficking happening on land during speech at navy ceremony

US struck another boat illegally carrying drugs off Venezuela coast, Trump says

President said US would turn attention to drug trafficking happening on land during speech at navy ceremony

Swaggering Reece Walsh reaches NRL summit with ascendant grand final display | Jack Snape

Sunday’s performance proved a powerful response to those who may find the Brisbane Broncos fullback’s antics immature

Seahawks vs. Buccaneers live updates: Score, analysis, highlights as 3-1 teams square off in Seattle - CBS Sports

Sam Darnold and Baker Mayfield go head-to-head

UK ministers aim to speed up homebuying by four weeks

Proposed government overhaul of house purchase process looks at shifting some costs from buyers to sellers

Australia news live: fire danger warnings in Queensland as crews battle Moreton Island blaze

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WNBA finals Game 2: Aces take another step towards title after overwhelming Mercury

The Las Vegas Aces moved a step closer to their third championship in four years as they overwhelmed the Phoenix Mercury on Sunday

Suspected arson attack at East Sussex mosque investigated as hate crime

Fire at mosque in Peacehaven on Saturday night left front entrance damaged and a car burnt out

Rob Brydon’s Honky Tonk Road Trip review – proof that he doesn’t need Steve Coogan for a fun travelogue

The genial Welshman marks the 100th anniversary of country music by dressing like a cowboy, and driving 2,000 miles across the US. He’s a great fit for this breezy show, which is definitely not The Trip

Frauds review – Suranne Jones gives her best ever performance in this absolute triumph of a heist drama

Jones and Jodie Whittaker are astonishing as conwomen bent on pulling off one last job. It’s a wild, thrilling ride whose portrait of a toxic friendship is fantastically stylish

Steven Gerrard in frame for Rangers return after Russell Martin is sacked

Russell Martin has been sacked after only 17 games in charge at Ibrox with the club a long way off the pace in the Scottish Premiership

Broncos end Eagles’ unbeaten start, Cowboys beat Jets and more: NFL week five – as it happened

Denver stunned Philadelphia with a 21-17 victory, the Texans thrashed the Ravens and the Colts cantered past the Raiders

Josh Shapiro is dominating the race for governor of … New Jersey - Politico

Gaza ceasefire talks live: Trump warns Hamas faces ‘complete obliteration’ if it refuses to cede power – as it happened

Negotiators heading to Egypt as Hamas agrees to parts of Trump’s plan for Gaza

Eagles vs. Broncos live updates: Score, analysis, highlights as Philadelphia looks to stay undefeated - CBS Sports

Can Bo Nix pull a road upset in Week 5?

Montgomery mass shooting kills teen and woman; 12 others injured: ‘This is not who we are’ - AL.com

The gunfire erupted shortly after 11:30 p.m. Saturday near Bibb Street and Commerce Street.

Russian air attack across Ukraine damages energy networks, kills five - The Washington Post

The drone and missile assault hit nine regions and left tens of thousands without electricity as Russia ramps up its energy war ahead of winter in Ukraine.