Actor Christina Applegate reveals she was misdiagnosed with multiple sclerosis 20. October 2026 (15:51) The Married … With Children actor says the news is ‘unnerving’ and ‘really confusing’Sign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailAfter becoming a prominent advocate for multiple sclerosis awareness and chronicling her struggles in an emotional memoir published in March, the Emmy-winning actor Christina Applegate has revealed she does not have the debilitating autoimmune disease after all.Applegate, 54, made the stunning announcement in an episode of her podcast MeSsy, recorded with fellow actor Jamie-Lynn Sigler, posted to YouTube on Tuesday. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Why O'Sullivan faces a battle to stay in world's top 16 20. October 2026 (15:45) Snooker's World Championship without Ronnie O'Sullivan is hard to conceive, after years of him being so often the central figure at the Crucible. But it may not be far away.(BBC News)
Huge fin whale filmed off Welsh coast 20. October 2026 (15:42) Rhys Morgan captured footage of the world's second-largest whale species lunge feeding on his drone.(BBC News)
Royals roll out red carpet for visiting Sultan 20. October 2026 (15:34) The Sultan of Oman, leader of a Middle Eastern strategic partner, is welcomed to Windsor for a state visit.(BBC News)
What in the World 20. October 2026 (15:30) Should we be worried about its effect on our health - and the environment?(BBC News)
Discovery of North Carolina police officers’ alleged racist texts prompts review of arrest records 20. October 2026 (15:28) ‘Deeply troubling’ messages came to light during investigation into misuse of Flock camera systemFive officers resigned recently from a North Carolina police agency – and a sixth remained suspended – after they allegedly exchanged racist texts.The chief of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg police department (CMPD) said the messages came to light during an investigation into misuse of its Flock camera system. Continue reading...(The Guardian)