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Chelsea have defeated Everton 2-0, with Neto scoring twice and Henderson delivering a standout midfield display. Emi Martínez has been taken to hospital after a head clash, with Mike Penders making his Premier League debut for Chelsea in goal. Chelsea secure their first league clean sheet since January and move into the top four.
Emergency services are continuing a search for a missing person after high winds and rough seas linked to Storm Boelo disrupted Scotland and the west of Scotland. Several people have died, and schools and transport remain affected as warnings stay in place.
British counter‑terror police have charged two 24‑year‑old men under the National Security Act over a suspected plot near RAF Fairford. One is accused of assisting Iran’s intelligence service; the other is accused of entering a prohibited site for a purpose prejudicial to the UK. Police have linked the incident to Tehran and have said investigators are continuing a complex inquiry.
The government has pledged a further 432m to back a nationwide plan to end rough sleeping, bringing total investment to 874m. A Downing Street summit is convened with charities and businesses to sustain support beyond winter and to deliver a bed-for-every-rough-sleeper promise by Christmas, amid concerns about local authority funding and service gaps.
Historians say the claim to England’s oldest pub is contested, with the George Inn at Norton St Philip highlighted as the strongest candidate based on dendrochronology and archival records. Other famed claims are questioned, while the Guinness World Records stance remains cautious.
Scotland has recorded 56 homicides in 2025-26, up nine on the previous year, with two-thirds of female victims killed by a partner or ex-partner. Most male victims were killed by friends or acquaintances. All cases have been solved. Glasgow City records the most killings.
Pakistan has beaten England by one wicket in Lahore after Shadab Khan hit an unbeaten 113 and shared a record 89-run last-wicket partnership with Haris Rauf. England had posted 241 and reduced Pakistan to 154-9 before Shadab and Rauf completed the chase with 17 balls to spare. The result leaves England close to elimination from the tri-series.
The Guardian and BBC Business report that Philip Young admitted drugging and raping Joanne Young over 13 years, while four others deny similar charges. The trial at Winchester Crown Court is underway, with graphic evidence and multiple counts spanning 2010–2024.
Kane has become the first Englishman to win the Ballon d’Or in 25 years, delivering a defining personal and national achievement. He has starred for Bayern Munich, scoring 73 goals in 65 games, and has led England to the World Cup semifinals. The award ceremony in London crowns a season of record-breaking form.
Harry Kane has won the men's Ballon d’Or at a London ceremony, after scoring 73 goals across the 2025/26 season for Bayern Munich and England. Alexia Putellas won the women’s Ballon d’Or. Kane becomes England’s first Ballon d’Or winner since Michael Owen in 2001, and he thanks teammates, staff and family in a emotional acceptance.
Spain captain Alexia Putellas has won a third Ballon d’Or Feminin, joining Aitana Bonmati with three wins. The award comes after Barcelona’s quadruple-winning 2025-26 season and Putellas’s return to elite form following her ACL injury in 2022. She now represents London City Lionesses in the English top flight.
Katsuragawa has won in Korea, lifting his position to 28th in the Race to Dubai and earning a spot in the Play-Offs, while Law confirms his full card by finishing inside the top 100 after a nervy week. Jarvis leads in the standings as Korea hosts the final regular event of the season.
Scotland has named a 37-man squad for the Nations Championship phase, led by Townsend. The selection prioritizes experience, with returns for Huw Jones and Blair Kinghorn, and the introduction of Ollie Leatherbarrow. Scotland will host New Zealand, Australia and Japan at Murrayfield before Finals Weekend at Twickenham.
The Green Party faces mounting blowback after a conference motion branding Zionism as racism and backing a single Palestinian state. Labour is ending local power-sharing unless Green groups reject the policy, and several councils are reassessing coalitions amid calls to overturn or amend the motion.
England’s Rugby League World Cup campaign is under pressure after a 30-12 warm-up loss to Tonga. Head coach Brian McDermott has named a half-back pairing and heritage-based selections for the Perth opener against Tonga, with Brimson at full-back and others in key roles. England and Australia squads are confirmed ahead of the weekend matches.
England have been beaten by Tonga in a 30-12 match in Perth, threatening their World Cup chances. The result leaves England needing big wins in their remaining group games and substantial help from elsewhere to reach the semi-finals.
Arsenal and Manchester City have moved level on points as eight Premier League games unfold, intensifying a likely title race. Arsenal have shown resilience with a solid defence and key wins, while City remain unsettled by off-field scrutiny though still dangerous on the pitch. Tottenham and Fulham also collect wins as the league grows tighter.
A new Children’s Commissioner report has identified a national postcode lottery in children’s services, placing Middlesbrough at the top of the hardest places to grow up. The findings call for a national standard and targeted funding to address inequities in health, education and youth services.
The Childhood Lottery analysis has identified Middlesbrough as the hardest place to grow up in England and Cheshire East as the least challenging. It shows wide disparities in education, health, safety, and funding, prompting calls for minimum standards and a national fund for improvement, with mayors and local authorities urged to take stronger roles.
Manchester United has extended its winless run to seven matches in all competitions after a 4-1 defeat to Como, intensifying scrutiny on manager Michael Carrick. He is stating that he will restore the team’s identity and is preparing for a crucial Premier League clash with Bournemouth. Injuries are mounting and public criticism has grown.
Canada has defeated England 31-22 in Ottawa, ending England’s 40-match unbeaten run and marking their first back-to-back losses in four years. England must reset as they prepare for a rematch, while Canada asserts itself as a serious title contender ahead of the 2029 World Cup.
Nicolas Jackson scores twice to seal Aston Villa’s 3-1 win over Manchester City at Villa Park, ending City’s seven-game winning start. Gianluigi Donnarumma has a difficult afternoon at the back, with Villa’s finishing proving decisive. Emery’s side shows resilience after summer upheaval, while City face questions over defensive robustness heading into a packed fixture list.
Storm Boelo has caused widespread disruption across Scotland, with power outages, transport failures and flooding persisting. Officials warn of more unsettled weather as a new low-pressure system approaches.