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West Yorkshire Police seek four masked suspects after a woman was sexually assaulted in Leeds. The incident, one of several against the same victim in the area, has led to increased patrols and a plea for information from the public.

The BBC faces criticism for alleged metropolitan bias in rural coverage, with a new survey showing only 2% of rural residents find their reporting accurate. Complaints include lack of focus on rural workers and downplaying badgers role in TB spread. The Regional Moorland Groups, supporting farmers and gamekeepers, calls for more balanced coverage, accusing the BBC of favoring urban-based groups and ideological framing in environmental journalism. The BBC defends its commitment to diverse rural coverage and adherence to editorial guidelines.

New reports reveal ongoing concerns in NHS maternity services, with many expectant mothers feeling unheard and unsupported. Despite some improvements, a significant number of women still feel theyre not listened to or left alone during critical moments of labor. Sky News shares numerous accounts of mothers feeling ignored, neglected, or abandoned by medical staff, leading to emotional trauma. Understaffing on maternity wards contributes to this issue, causing worry for both mothers and families. The problems within NHS maternity care are well-known and urgently require intervention to ensure a safe and supportive environment for all.

Anne Smyth, widow of John Smyth, a Church of England barrister and Christian camp leader, expresses deep shame for standing by him despite his prolific serial abuse of over one hundred children and young men. She admits to tending to his victims wounds without questioning the source, feeling relief when he died, and now deeply regrets not stopping him. Her daughter, Fiona Rugg, believes her mother was Smyths first victim and should not feel ashamed. The Church of England has apologized for the abuse and cover-up.

U.S. forces seize oil tanker off Venezuela, escalating pressure on Maduro; María Corina Machado wins Nobel Peace Prize for democracy advocacy.

Nestlé reformulates Toffee Crisp and Blue Riband bars, removing chocolate label due to rising ingredient costs and poor cocoa harvests.

West Midlands Police seek publics help to find three men wanted for a Birmingham shop robbery. Duane Glanville, Tyrell Williams, and Warren Yabi are sought in connection with the July incident. Williams and Yabi have Birmingham ties, while Glanville is linked to West Bromwich. One person charged, but the search continues. Contact police immediately with any information, quoting reference number 20/302475/25.

Carmela Chillery-Watson, an 11-year-old girl with a rare muscle-wasting condition, becomes the youngest MBE recipient for her charitable fundraising efforts, particularly for Muscular Dystrophy UK. Diagnosed at 3, shes raised over £400,000 through 25 campaigns. She recently met Prince William at Windsor Castle.

Late night hosts poked fun at former President Donald Trumps recent news and comments, including a planned UFC fight on the White House lawn for his eightieth birthday and shifting statements on controversial boat strikes near Venezuela. Jimmy Kimmel questioned the choice of celebration and the irony of fighters at the Lincoln Memorial, while Stephen Colbert impersonated Trumps changing stance on the video footage. Seth Meyers also joked about Trumps economic reassurances, farm aid, and renaming the US Institute of Peace.