Watch: One street away from collapsed school as relatives wait for news
The BBC reports from a nearby centre as rescuers race to find 38 people believed to still be trapped.
Day: October 1, 2025
Spain to criminalise gender violence that targets victim’s loved ones
Spain’s leftist government on Tuesday approved a bill to make violence that targets women by harming their loved ones a separate criminal offence, the country’s latest move aimed at combatting mistreatment of women.
US government shutdown live: Senate votes down Democratic continuing resolution as speaker says House will return next week
Senate votes 47-53, with all Republicans opposed, to reject Democrats’ counterproposal to fund government; Mike Johnson says House will returnUS government shuts downTracker: how each US senator votedThis shutdown is expected to be worse than previous …
Scottish parliament votes in favour of allowing councils to cap rent increases
Legislation hailed as ‘historic step for fixing rigged housing market’ but campaigners say bolder action neededThe Scottish parliament has voted overwhelmingly for “historic” long-term rent controls – a first across the UK – as part of a wide-ranging h…
Scottish parliament votes in favour of allowing councils to cap rent increases
Legislation hailed as ‘historic step for fixing rigged housing market’ but campaigners say bolder action neededThe Scottish parliament has voted overwhelmingly for “historic” long-term rent controls – a first across the UK – as part of a wide-ranging h…
UK house prices return to growth amid ‘broad stability’ in market
Nationwide says prices rose by 0.5% in September after August drop, lifting average price of property to £271,995Business live – latest newsThe UK property market returned to growth in September after a summer lull, with house prices rising 0.5% compar…
Samsung Heavy Industries signs a collaboration pact with the largest shipbuilder in India
Both shipyards will explore projects across domestic and international markets
Nicole Kidman cites ‘irreconciliable differences’ in divorce papers
Nicole Kidman has filed for divorce from Kieth Urban and is seeking to be the “primary residential parent” just a day after the separation went public.
Royal Caribbean cruise turns into nightmare as 71 passengers become unwell
The passengers are being isolated while cleaning procedures are being ramped up onboard the ship.