England v Australia: Winners and losers as Steve Borthwick offers ‘show of faith’ in young forward as Bomb Squad use proves a ‘great trick’

Following England’s 25-7 win over Australia at the Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, here are our key winners and losers from the opening Test of the Autumn Nations Series. Winners Ben Earl There’s been a lot of chat about the England number eight...

Stabbing victims fighting for lives after 11 hurt in UK train attack

Police and British Transport Police officers walk on the platform alongside an LNER Azuma train at Huntingdon Station in Huntingdon, eastern England, on 1 November, 2025, following a stabbing on a train. Photo: JUSTIN TALLIS /AFP Britain was...

UK police arrested 2 after fatal stabbing on train to London

London (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – UK Police have arrested two individuals, and nine people are hospitalised with life-threatening injuries following a mass stabbing on a train from Doncaster to London’s King’s Cross on Saturday. Nine...

Australia news LIVE: Ley’s leadership in peril as senior Liberals move to dump net zero; Albanese fires up in question time over housing; Afghanistan earthquake kills at least seven

The National Party’s decision to abandon the goal of net zero carbon emissions by 2050 has dominated the news so far today. Here’s a quick refresher if you need it: What does net zero mean? The United Nations defines net zero as reducing carbon...

Tandy’s Wales rebuild starts with daunting Autumn series

Wales head coach Steve Tandy during a training session at the Principality Stadium. Photo Ben Birchall/PA Wire. Simon Thomas Having someone take on the job of Wales head coach at a hugely turbulent time for the game in this country is, of course,...

Why does the UK feel ‘poorer than previous decades’?

Readers discuss wealth distribution, private healthcare and driving access restrictions (Picture: Getty Images) Do you agree with our readers? Have your say on these MetroTalk topics and more in the comments 'Wealth, class, connections and...

The UK should remember where its power over China lies

The US has backed down in its tariff war with China. Thanks to US President Donald Trump’s egotistical diplomacy, rare earths can again flow one way, soybeans the other, and less of the chemicals used to make fentanyl in between. No matter that...

Pregnant British ‘drug mule’ making eggy bread and cheese toasties in Georgia prison

A pregnant British teenager accused of drug smuggling has been making eggy bread and cheese toasties in prison in Georgia, her mother has said. Bella Culley, 19, who is reported to be eight months pregnant, was arrested at Tbilisi airport in May....

Pensioner 'battered by gang of thugs' for taking down England flags

Katy Hallam and Elizabeta Ranxburgaj 17:29, 02 Nov 2025 A pensioner said he was 'beaten up' after taking down England flags (stock image)(Image: Getty Images) A pensioner has reported being assaulted and having his face ground into the pavement by...

Adult websites see complete collapse in UK visitors after introduction of strict age checks

The total number of Britons visiting Pornhub has plummeted following the introduction of the Online Safety Act. According to statistics shared by Pornhub, British visitors have fallen 77% since July, when strict age verification checks were...

Ahmedabad air crash that killed 260: US govt shutdown ‘delays’ lawsuit filing process by families of victims

THE US government shutdown that began on October 1 has led to a “delay” in the process of filing a lawsuit in the June 12 Boeing Air crash by the families of over 125 victims, represented by the American law firm Beasley Allen.A representative of...

Kevin Costner Appeals Sexual Harassment Ruling—Vows to 'Fight for the Truth'

Kevin Costner has formally appealed a Los Angeles judge's decision to allow eight of ten claims in a sexual harassment lawsuit against him to move forward. The Yellowstone star, 70, faces accusations from stuntwoman Devyn LaBella, who alleges...

Henry Pollock reveals the text message he sent to his brother just hours before stepping off the bench to inspire England to victory over Australia

In the aftermath of England’s victory over Australia, Henry Pollock sat patiently in the Twickenham concourse waiting for George Ford to finish speaking to the media. He perched on top of a dustbin - which broke under his weight – scrolling...

Noah Caluori will NOT make his England debut against Fiji - as teen sensation is omitted from their 36-man squad by head coach Steve Borthwick

By ALEX BYWATER, RUGBY WRITER Published: 13:00 EDT, 2 November 2025 | Updated: 13:00 EDT, 2 November 2025 England won’t hand a Test debut to Saracens starlet Noah Caluori against Fiji on Saturday after the 19-year-old wing was left out of Steve...

The stakes are too high to allow Your Party to fail through bad-faith politics

IT IS SAID that every crisis gives rise to an opportunity, and there can be no doubt that we are in the midst of multiple crises, both at home and internationally — the rise of the far right, war in Europe, genocide In Gaza, climate disaster,...

UK, Germany and Jordan demand immediate ceasefire in Sudan

Top diplomats from three nations have united in demanding an immediate cessation of hostilities in Sudan amid escalating violence in the Darfur region. The coordinated appeal came from British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper, German Foreign...

Mother of pregnant Brit accused of drug smuggling gives update on daughter's life behind bars

The mother of a pregnant British teenager who has been banged up abroad on drug smuggling charges has spoken out about the conditions she is being kept in. Bella Culley has been detained in Georgia, a country in the South Caucasus region, since...

Flashpoint in Assam’s political landscape as Congress leader recites Bangladesh’s national anthem

Flashpoint in Assam’s political landscape as Congress leader recites Bangladesh’s national anthem The Congress party has been embroiled in a deep controversy after a local leader and several others in India’s northeastern state of Assam are facing...

America's top secret plan to invade Britain: How our closest allies plotted Cold War coup in fear of the Soviets seizing London

In June 1946, with millions dead and much of Europe still in ruin, top secret meetings were being held in Washington and London to prepare for the unthinkable. For American intelligence chiefs, the British Isles represented a strategic threat....

Sarah Ferguson's friends 'don't want anything to do with her' amid claims to leave UK

Zena Hawley Agenda editor and Liam Doyle 20:09, 02 Nov 2025 Sarah has been reportedly left a pariah due to her ex-husband's Epstein associations(Image: AFP via Getty Images) Friends of Sarah Ferguson are reportedly distancing themselves from the...