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Children’s nurse struck off for faking terminal leukaemia to claim £185k pension
The Independentby Pol Allingham·17 Sept 2026
A children’s nurse has been struck off after receiving £185,422.95 in pension payments by shaving her head daily to pretend she had terminal leukaemia.
Watching NAZA was like peering through a window – and seeing the machinery of killing in Gaza | Mahmoud Mushtaha
The Guardianby Mahmoud Mushtaha·17 Sept 2026
The lights go down, and for a moment I forget I’m watching a screen. It fills with a rooftop in Tel Aviv at night, black and grey. The camera pans down.
England v Canada: Bryony Field to make first Red Roses start
BBC Sportby Mike Henson·17 Sept 2026
- Published Hooker Bryony Field will make her first start for England as the Red Roses take on Canada, who they beat in last year's World Cup final, in the WXV Global Series at Exeter's Sandy Park...
Temporary accommodation spending hits new record high
The Independentby Albert Toth·17 Sept 2026
Councils in England spent a record £2.9bn on temporary accommodation in the year to April, new official figures show.
Tommy Robinson backs Ed Sheeran as Paloma Faith and Ms Rachel side with Macklemore
Middle East Eyeby Imran Mulla·17 Sept 2026
Tommy Robinson backs Ed Sheeran as Paloma Faith and Ms Rachel side with Macklemore Far-right activist Tommy Robinson and former Culture Club star Boy George have come out in support of Ed Sheeran...
The 40 coolest neighbourhoods in the world in 2026
Mail Onlineby Erin Deborah Waks·17 Sept 2026
- See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred Source It's a tragedy that so many travel itineraries take holidaymakers through their most built-up, tourist-approved parts.
Canada welcomes EU proposal to become 'associate member'
BBC Newsby Jessica Rawnsley·17 Sept 2026
- Published Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has welcomed the European Union's ambition for Canada to become its first "associate member", calling for closer cooperation on defence, critical...
Former student of suspended Reform official ‘reopens case’ against University of Cambridge
The Guardianby Ben Quinn and Rowena Mason·17 Sept 2026
A former student of James Orr who was found to have been bullied by the suspended senior Reform UK figure is reopening a case against the University of Cambridge, after apparent discrepancies...
World's best pizza chef reveals his secrets for making perfect slice
Mail Onlineby Ruth Stainer·17 Sept 2026
The world's best pizza chef has revealed his secrets to crafting the ultimate slice – after his west London chain took home the top prize at the 'Oscars for pizza'.
Portsmouth RNLI lifeboat station off service after anti-migrant protest
BBC News·17 Sept 2026
- Published Portsmouth's lifeboat station remains temporarily out of service following anti-migrant protests.
Rory McIlroy falters after strong start as Aaron Rai leads at Wentworth
The Independentby Carl Markham·17 Sept 2026
Rory McIlroy got off to a flying start in the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth but his round unravelled to leave fellow major champion Aaron Rai as the early clubhouse leader.
Thousands of Barclays staff make return-to-office demands
BBC Newsby Tom Espiner·17 Sept 2026
- Published Thousands of Barclays staff are demanding concessions from the bank, including a one-off payment, after it said it wants employees to work from the office more often.
Mark Carney calls for ‘deep cooperation’ between Canada and EU in Strasbourg address
The Guardianby Jennifer Rankin in Brussels·17 Sept 2026
Mark Carney has welcomed the goal of Canada becoming the EU’s first associate member, calling for “deep cooperation” between Europe and his country to secure their sovereignty, after Donald Trump...
John Bishop cancels US tour after doctors ban him from flying
The Independentby Louis Chilton·17 Sept 2026
British comedian John Bishop has been forced to cancel a forthcoming tour of the US on the advice of medical experts.
Why this overlooked West African country needs to be your next culture trip
The Independentby Phil Thomas·17 Sept 2026
Of all the things I expected to find in Benin, a 30-foot spaceman wasn’t on my list. He stares back at me against a riot of colour, looking almost as surprised to see me as I am him.
Headteacher suspends 25 pupils in a week – including for ‘loud bag zipping’
The Independentby Alex Ross·17 Sept 2026
A school’s new headteacher has sparked fury among parents after he suspended 25 pupils in the first week back at school for reasons including “zipping their bag too loudly” and “nervously...
Ohanian wants spotlight on ‘actual athletes’ after Sydney Sweeney scandal
The Independentby Rachel Steinberg·17 Sept 2026
Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian is aiming to redirect the public spotlight back towards "actual athletes" in the wake of significant pushback from female Olympians regarding a controversial...
What to name your baby and what to avoid, according to the experts
The Independentby Holly Baxter·17 Sept 2026
When I was a teenager, I had a conversation with a family friend that has always stayed with me. I was a geeky kid obsessed with etymology. She was a woman in her mid-forties with three daughters.
World’s ‘coolest’ neighbourhoods revealed as Asian city tops list
The Independentby Shahana Yasmin·17 Sept 2026
Jongno 3-ga, a historic district in Seoul known for its traditional architecture, independent businesses, and late-night food stalls has been named the world’s coolest neighbourhood for 2026.
Swedish PM Ulf Kristersson resigns after election loss
BBC Newsby Amy Walker·17 Sept 2026
- Published Sweden's Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson has resigned after his ruling right-wing bloc was narrowly defeated by the centre-left opposition in the country's general election.
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