Labour plan to put speaking on a par with reading and writing in schools sparks backlash

Daily Mail - Oct 15, 2026

The Education Secretary announced today that the ability to speak confidently will be 'hardwired' into a revised national curriculum and assessed as part of GCSE exams.

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Australian Navy member is stood down with pay after secret camera is found in female showers on board ship

Oct 19, 2026

Australian Navy member is stood down with pay after secret camera is found in female showers on board ship

An unnamed individual was identified as the suspect and was stood down, Chief of Navy Vice Admiral Matthew Buckley (pictured) confirmed on Monday.

France riots live updates: Mayhem in Europe: Streets ablaze in France, luxury stores looted as minister admits police 'lost control'

Oct 19, 2026

France riots live updates: Mayhem in Europe: Streets ablaze in France, luxury stores looted as minister admits police 'lost control'

France was rocked by another evening of rioting last night as the interior minister admitted the police had 'lost control' in some cities.

Shocking images emerge from Paris after night of devastation amid violent protests across Europe as Trump blames 'immigration' for the spiraling mayhem

Oct 19, 2026

Shocking images emerge from Paris after night of devastation amid violent protests across Europe as Trump blames 'immigration' for the spiraling mayhem

Photos from the city showed garbage strewn across the streets as fires continued to ravage overnight following yet another day of violent protests..

Airman who died from horrific 150ft fall during rappelling accident at college football game is identified

Oct 19, 2026

Airman who died from horrific 150ft fall during rappelling accident at college football game is identified

Tech Sergeant Ian Patterson died from injuries suffered when he fell more than 150 feet from the rafters of the Alamodome in a horrifying pregame accident on Saturday night.

DPWH eyes November award of key Bataan-Cavite bridge section

Oct 19, 2026

DPWH eyes November award of key Bataan-Cavite bridge section

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) aims to award a 3.1-kilometer section of the Bataan-Cavite Interlink Bridge (BCIB) by next month, subject to approval of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), which is co-financing the project.

Labour accused of raiding roads budget to pay for ballooning benefits bill as two dozen highways projects aimed at cutting traffic, boosting the economy and reducing accidents are axed

Oct 19, 2026

Labour accused of raiding roads budget to pay for ballooning benefits bill as two dozen highways projects aimed at cutting traffic, boosting the economy and reducing accidents are axed

Several backbenchers are said to be furious about the axed projects after receiving private letters from ministers saying schemes in their seats were among them.

Suicidal British woman who flew to America to be murdered by a man she met in a fetish chatroom was groomed, claim relatives

Oct 19, 2026

Suicidal British woman who flew to America to be murdered by a man she met in a fetish chatroom was groomed, claim relatives

Sonia Exelby, 32, was found in a shallow grave in Florida on October 17 last year days after travelling 4,000 miles allegedly to meet Dwain Hall, 54.

Church, youth groups push action vs political dynasties

Oct 19, 2026

Church, youth groups push action vs political dynasties

CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — Church and youth groups in Oriental Mindoro are urging young people to take a more active role in political reform, including efforts to end political dynasties. The call is part of the “Dapat Isa Lang” people’s initiative campaign, which seeks to raise awareness about political dynasties and encourage Filipinos to

Motorway madness: Smart roads 'are now more deadly' as a third of speed cameras have not worked for almost a YEAR

Oct 19, 2026

Motorway madness: Smart roads 'are now more deadly' as a third of speed cameras have not worked for almost a YEAR

Ministers have admitted cameras enforcing speed limits across a staggering 440 miles of major roads in England have been out of action since December last year.

Bones discovered in backyard of Philadelphia house of horrors connected to seven missing women

Oct 19, 2026

Bones discovered in backyard of Philadelphia house of horrors connected to seven missing women

The home belonged to convicted meth producer and pornographer Raymond 'R.C.' Horsch, whose archive allegedly contains footage showing two missing women alive and later apparently dead

Coronation Street legend Tracy Shaw offers update after undergoing cancer surgery

Oct 19, 2026

Coronation Street legend Tracy Shaw offers update after undergoing cancer surgery

Corrie stars were among those rushing to send their love to Tracy Shaw as she shared an update after cancer surgery

Baby died from mother's cold sore virus 'after she was told by medics her ulcers were just hormonal'

Oct 19, 2026

Baby died from mother's cold sore virus 'after she was told by medics her ulcers were just hormonal'

Meg Edmonds, 22, developed ulcers on her lips and mouth on the day she gave birth to Magnolia in February, but says health professionals told her it was safe to continue breastfeeding.

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