News from October 10, 2025

Chess: England jump to fifth at European championships, with outside medal chance

England, seeded fifth among 40 teams at the start, were fifth after six of nine rounds while England women, seeded 12th among 36, were 11th

Leonard Barden Oct 10, 2025

Technology

Pressure cookers sold at major grocery chain recalled after customers suffer severe burns

More than 46,000 pressure-cookers are being recalled following several reports of burn injuries, according to a federal regulatory agency. The lid of the Ambiano Electric Pressure Cookers, which were sold at Aldi stores, can be opened before sufficient steam pressure has been released, causing hot contents to escape and posing...

Daniella Genovese Oct 10, 2025

Technology

Scotland trio leave Glasgow Warriors 'excited' as cult hero prepares to join special club

Glasgow Warriors ought to make light work of dealing with this particular bunch of docile Dragons but Franco Smith can always call upon his latest centurion should matters prove trickier than expected. The Newport franchise arrive at Scotstoun having finally snapped an 18-game losing streak with a draw against the...

Graeme Macpherson Oct 10, 2025

Bellingham must accept Tuchel’s collective structure or risk England exile | Jacob Steinberg

Manager learned at PSG to ignore star power in pursuit of a winning formula that prioritises brotherhood

Jacob Steinberg Oct 10, 2025

Technology

Ardbeg appoints first female distillery manager in almost 200 years

Bryony McNiven is to become the new Adbeg distillery manager, the first woman in almost 200 years to take command of the stills. An Islay native and the daughter of an Ardbeg stillman, Bryony follows in the footsteps of two legendary sisters who led the distillery nearly 200 years ago....

Rosalind Erskine Oct 10, 2025

Technology

UPS may begin disposing of imported packages over customs issues

UPS may begin "disposing of" imported packages if parcels cannot clear U.S. customs regulations, the shipping giant told FOX Business on Friday. The company said rapidly shifting import rules and documentation requirements under ongoing trade disputes have made it increasingly difficult for employees and consumers to navigate the customs process....

Bonny Chu Oct 10, 2025

Politics

Boris Johnson breached rules designed to stop abuse of contacts made in public office, watchdog finds

Johnson found to have breached rules after refusing to answer specific questions about allegations published by the Guardian

Henry Dyer and Harry Davies Oct 10, 2025

Politics

Gaza ceasefire live updates: Israeli hostage release countdown begins as Palestinians return to Gaza's north - CBS News

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vows "Hamas will disarm," easy way or the hard way, as Israel's military says a Gaza ceasefire is in effect.

Emmet Lyons Oct 10, 2025

Technology

Tesla under federal investigation over self-driving cars allegedly breaking traffic laws

Tesla has been placed under federal investigation over numerous reports alleging that its Full Self-Driving (FSD) software violated multiple traffic laws, leading to at least six crashes, four of which resulted in injuries. In a report dated Oct. 7, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) cited at least 18...

Bonny Chu Oct 10, 2025

Tuchel says door open for ‘top characters’ to earn spot in England’s World Cup squad

Thomas Tuchel says the ‘competition is on’ to earn a place in England’s World Cup squad and insists the door will always be open for players to return

Jacob Steinberg Oct 10, 2025

Technology

Sweeping layoffs 'have begun' as government shutdown drags on

The White House began a sweeping downsizing of its workforce on Friday as the government shutdown dragged into a second week. "The RIFs have begun," White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Russell Vought wrote on X, using an abbreviation for "reductions in force." An OMB official, who...

Amanda Macias Oct 10, 2025

Politics

Labour’s softening stance towards China reinforced by dropped spy case

In an attempt to reset the relationship the government is refusing to describe China as a national security threat despite evidence to the contrary

Dan Sabbagh Oct 10, 2025

Tight security and political tension hang over key Norway v Israel World Cup qualifier

The hosts in Oslo are closing in on qualification but the politics surrounding their visitors’ presence casts a shadow over the football

Nick Ames in Oslo Oct 10, 2025

Nobel peace prize officials investigate surge in bets for winner

Bets for Maria Corina Machado spiked on Polymarket gambling site hours before she was awarded prize

Leyland Cecco Oct 10, 2025

Technology

Prof Ssempebwa faults Parliament for failing to check Executive

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Mike Sebalu Oct 10, 2025

Technology

Today's world is full of evil and temptations, graduates warned

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Dan Wandera Oct 10, 2025

Moss and Freud review – Kate meets Lucian and they get on brilliantly with absolutely no funny business at all

London film festival: The supermodel comes across as a dippy trustafarian and the artist like her soppy old grandpa in this bland, legacy-protecting depiction of their friendship

Peter Bradshaw at London film festival Oct 10, 2025

Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, beloved Loyola University team chaplain, dies aged 106

Schimdt remembered as ‘profound blessing’ after gaining attention for supporting Chicago school’s basketball team

Maya Yang Oct 10, 2025

MIT rejects White House proposal to overhaul policies for preferential funding

Other universities still mulling proposal while MIT’s president said it would compromise academic freedom

Marina Dunbar Oct 10, 2025

OMB says ‘substantial’ federal employee layoffs have begun - Federal News Network

Just before the shutdown, OMB told agencies to draft RIF plans for programs that wouldn’t have alternative funding sources.

Jory Heckman Oct 10, 2025