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Charles and Camilla take charge of the tongs at Sydney ‘sausage sizzle’ barbeque

Charles and Camilla take charge of the tongs at Sydney ‘sausage sizzle’ barbeque

Charles and Camilla take charge of the tongs at Sydney ‘sausage sizzle’ barbeque

22 October 2024

The King and Queen took a pair of tongs each and clicked them in anticipation for a traditional Aussie barbeque – known locally as a ‘sausage sizzle’.


What the papers say – October 22

What the papers say – October 22

What the papers say – October 22

22 October 2024

Here are the biggest stories leading Tuesday’s front pages.


King faces Indigenous activists for second day in a row on Australia tour

King faces Indigenous activists for second day in a row on Australia tour

King faces Indigenous activists for second day in a row on Australia tour

22 October 2024

Indigenous elders in Sydney one told him their goal was ‘sovereignty’.


PM faces pressure from Labour ranks and Caribbean nations over reparations

PM faces pressure from Labour ranks and Caribbean nations over reparations

PM faces pressure from Labour ranks and Caribbean nations over reparations

21 October 2024

The Prime Minister will travel to Samoa this week for the biennial gathering of heads of government for the 56 nations.


Campaigners and police call for change following death of Chris Kaba

Campaigners and police call for change following death of Chris Kaba

Campaigners and police call for change following death of Chris Kaba

21 October 2024

Martyn Blake, 40, faced a trial at the Old Bailey after fatally shooting the 24-year-old in Streatham, south-east London, on September 5 2022.


Charles launches Australian version of his King’s Foundation charity

Charles launches Australian version of his King’s Foundation charity

Charles launches Australian version of his King’s Foundation charity

21 October 2024

The King’s Foundation Australia will restore and become the custodian of the historic Hillview Estate in New South Wales.


Inquests into deaths of 62 patients treated by rogue breast surgeon to begin

Inquests into deaths of 62 patients treated by rogue breast surgeon to begin

Inquests into deaths of 62 patients treated by rogue breast surgeon to begin

21 October 2024

Ian Paterson, 66, is serving a 20-year custodial sentence after being convicted of multiple counts of wounding in 2017.


Sir Chris Hoy sparks most cancer searches since royal diagnoses – Macmillan

Sir Chris Hoy sparks most cancer searches since royal diagnoses – Macmillan

Sir Chris Hoy sparks most cancer searches since royal diagnoses – Macmillan

21 October 2024

The six-time Olympic cycling champion revealed he was given a diagnosis last year that he has two to four years left to live.


More than 250 people in Harrods’ process to settle Al Fayed claims

More than 250 people in Harrods’ process to settle Al Fayed claims

More than 250 people in Harrods’ process to settle Al Fayed claims

21 October 2024

The department store said it had ‘settled a number of claims with women’ since last year.


Coalition leaders agree to hold election in 2024

Coalition leaders agree to hold election in 2024

Coalition leaders agree to hold election in 2024

21 October 2024

The Finance Bill will go to committee on November 5, a Government spokesperson said.


Tories warn of ‘existential crisis’ as Employment Bill to cost firms billions

Tories warn of ‘existential crisis’ as Employment Bill to cost firms billions

Tories warn of ‘existential crisis’ as Employment Bill to cost firms billions

21 October 2024

Shadow business secretary Kevin Hollinrake called for small businesses to be spared from some of the changes in the Employment Rights Bill.


Protesters gather after police marksman cleared of Chris Kaba murder

Protesters gather after police marksman cleared of Chris Kaba murder

Protesters gather after police marksman cleared of Chris Kaba murder

21 October 2024

Metropolitan Police firearms officer, Martyn Blake, was acquitted of murder at the Old Bailey on Monday.


Derry Girls creator says ITV AI role is ‘incredibly depressing’ and ‘unethical’

Derry Girls creator says ITV AI role is ‘incredibly depressing’ and ‘unethical’

Derry Girls creator says ITV AI role is ‘incredibly depressing’ and ‘unethical’

21 October 2024

ITV asked for AI experts to apply to become an ‘innovative and visionary leader’ earning between £80,000 and £95,000 per year.


Deaf dog with cropped ears learning sign language to help her find new home

Deaf dog with cropped ears learning sign language to help her find new home

Deaf dog with cropped ears learning sign language to help her find new home

21 October 2024

Five-year-old Polo is missing the tips of her ears after they were cropped, a process in which dogs’ ears are altered or removed.


Boy, 16, arrested on suspicion of murder after death of woman in Bristol

Boy, 16, arrested on suspicion of murder after death of woman in Bristol

Boy, 16, arrested on suspicion of murder after death of woman in Bristol

21 October 2024

The boy was arrested at the scene on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody.


Family of Chris Kaba ‘devastated’ over acquittal of police marksman

Family of Chris Kaba ‘devastated’ over acquittal of police marksman

Family of Chris Kaba ‘devastated’ over acquittal of police marksman

21 October 2024

They said the verdict was a failure ‘for all those affected by police violence’.


Meta starts testing facial recognition tools to combat ‘celeb-bait’ adverts

Meta starts testing facial recognition tools to combat ‘celeb-bait’ adverts

Meta starts testing facial recognition tools to combat ‘celeb-bait’ adverts

21 October 2024

The tech giant said it would use the technology as a new way of identifying fake celebrity endorsement adverts on its platforms.


Iron Maiden ‘deeply saddened’ after former singer Paul Di’Anno dies aged 66

Iron Maiden ‘deeply saddened’ after former singer Paul Di’Anno dies aged 66

Iron Maiden ‘deeply saddened’ after former singer Paul Di’Anno dies aged 66

21 October 2024

Iron Maiden bass player Steve Harris said he was ‘so sad he’s gone’.


Man arrested in dog walker murder investigation

Man arrested in dog walker murder investigation

Man arrested in dog walker murder investigation

21 October 2024

Police arrested a 55-year-old man in Ipswich on suspicion of murder on Monday morning.


Police marksman made ‘huge sacrifice’ in wake of fatal shooting of Chris Kaba

Police marksman made ‘huge sacrifice’ in wake of fatal shooting of Chris Kaba

Police marksman made ‘huge sacrifice’ in wake of fatal shooting of Chris Kaba

21 October 2024

The acquittal of Martyn Blake, 40, led to fresh criticism of the ways firearms officers are held to account and left Mr Kaba’s family ‘devastated’.


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