- 5h ago
Josh O'Connor reportedly named as next James Bond, Amazon has not confirmed
The Sun reports that Josh O'Connor beat Jack Lowden and Callum Turner for the role left by Daniel Craig. No official confirmation has been issued, and Amazon, which now controls the franchise, has not commented.
- 21h ago
UK house prices fall 0.6% in October, steepest drop in over three years
The average UK property price fell to £296,285 in October, the fourth straight monthly decline, as the Bank of England raised its base rate to 4% on 5 November.
- 21h ago
Borthwick gambles on six-two bench as England face Australia on Sunday
England head coach Steve Borthwick has picked Ben Curry at openside and Fin Smith at fly-half for the autumn opener against Australia at Twickenham on Sunday, 8 November, with a six-two bench built around Henry Pollock's wing cover.
- yesterday
Spain names 27-man squad with five newcomers for last Nations League group games
Luis de la Fuente left Gavi out and called up Álvaro Valles, Marc Roca, Jacobo Ramón, Pablo Barrios and Ander Barrenetxea for the final two group-stage matches against the Czech Republic and England.
- yesterday
Tuchel's England squad: Jobe Bellingham and Josh King in, Cole Palmer left out
Thomas Tuchel named 25 players for England's Nations League matches against Croatia and Spain, giving first call-ups to Jobe Bellingham and Josh King while omitting Cole Palmer.
- yesterday
Luis de la Fuente names Spain squad for Czech Republic and England Nations League games
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente announced the squad on Friday, 6 November, for the last two group matches, with Jacobo Ramón, Pablo Barrios and Marc Roca among the newcomers. The list came after the Urda rail accident and the death of Tenerife striker Jesús de Miguel.
- yesterday
Newcastle defender Amar Dedic stopped by police with bow and arrows in Northumberland
Police in Northumberland seized a bow and arrows from Newcastle defender Amar Dedic and a friend after a passer-by reported two men near a reservoir on Wednesday, 4 November.
- yesterday
Met Police to move officers from major events as England weighs cutting 39 forces to nine
The Metropolitan Police is moving officers away from major events toward neighbourhood work, a shift its commissioner says will slow responses to unexpected incidents. Separately, an unpublished government review proposes cutting England's 39 forces to as few as nine.
- 2d ago
Malick Yalcouyé's header gives Brighton a 1-0 win at Getafe in the Conference League
Brighton have seven points in the Conference League after Malick Yalcouyé's 64th-minute header beat Getafe at the Coliseum on 5 November 2026, leaving the hosts on a single point.
- 2d ago
Titanic operator's 1912 postcard to sister set for £15,000 to £20,000 auction
Jack Phillips wrote the card to his sister Elsie while the liner was docked at Southampton in April 1912. Henry Aldridge and Son in Devizes, Wiltshire, will offer it on 21 November.
- 2d ago
Japan aim to end Principality Stadium jinx against Wales on Saturday, 7 November
Wales host Japan at the Principality Stadium on Saturday, 7 November, with nine England-based players in the starting XV. Japan have never won at the venue, and Eddie Jones has challenged his side to change that.
- 2d ago
Swinney opposes UK plan to ban new North Sea oil and gas licences
Scotland's First Minister John Swinney said he does not support the licensing ban in the UK's Energy Independence Bill, while a survey of Labour voters found strong backing for the Rosebank oil field.
- 2d ago
Harry Kane extends Bayern Munich contract until 2029 after Ballon d'Or
Bayern Munich announced on Thursday, 5 November 2026, that Harry Kane has agreed a new deal running until 30 June 2029. The England captain, who was awarded the 2026 Ballon d'Or, stays at the German club for two more seasons.
- 3d ago
UK apologises to Ukrainian child refugees made to study Russian, funds Ukrainian GCSE
Schools minister Georgia Gould apologised to Ukrainian child refugees who were steered toward a Russian GCSE. A £340,000 grant will fund an exam in Ukrainian, expected to be ready in England in 2028.
- 3d ago
Dickens' Rochester writing chalet added to Historic England's at-risk register
Historic England has placed Charles Dickens' Grade I-listed Swiss chalet in Rochester on its Heritage at Risk Register, alongside Hastings Castle, a Faversham warehouse, Hall's Croft in Stratford-upon-Avon and Fylingdales moorland. Separately, more asbestos has turned up in the Palace of Westminster as MPs face pressure over the refurbishment.
- 3d ago
Barcelona's Rodri ruled out of Atlético Madrid match with small muscle injury
Barcelona said the midfielder will miss Sunday's LaLiga match at Atlético Madrid, with no firm date for his return. Europa Press reported he could be out for close to a month.
- 3d ago
Real Madrid close in on Manchester United teenager JJ Gabriel, with January 2027 move expected
Real Madrid are closing in on Manchester United's 16-year-old forward JJ Gabriel. PA understands United have not been contacted by the Spanish club or the player's family, though Sky reports a verbal agreement.
- 3d ago
Novichok co-developer Vladimir Uglev dies in Anapa, cause unknown, death disclosed a week later
Chemist Vladimir Uglev died on 26 October, but the news only emerged about a week later. Neither the cause of death nor the reason for the delay in announcing it is known.
- 4d ago
Asda appoints former Morrisons boss David Potts as chief executive to turn round sales
Potts, 69, joined the Leeds-based supermarket with immediate effect on Tuesday, succeeding Allan Leighton, who moves to non-executive chair. Asda's sales and market share are still slipping despite early signs of recovery.
- 4d ago
Spain opens Women's Nations League defence against Norway, Ireland and Switzerland
Spain was drawn into Group A1 on 3 November in Nyon, alongside Switzerland, which returns to League A after promotion. The league phase runs from February to June 2027, and the winners of each League A group reach the finals and an Olympic place.
