Jeffrey Archer died "suddenly and peacefully at his home between writing sessions" on Monday (Oct. 5, 2026), according to his publisher HarperCollins.

Best-selling British author Jeffrey Archer dies at 86

British author Jeffrey Archer passes away, leaving a legacy of bestsellers

Trump says US moved bombers from UK

US moves B-1 bombers from UK base amid security concerns, says Trump

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Dozens injured in Sweden bus crash: authority

Authorities investigate cause of Sweden bus accident

Authorities investigate in Sweden.

UAE gains as wealthy worth $160b leave UK

Half of those tracked completed their departures before major UK tax reforms took effect

The shift has gathered pace since Labour came to power in 2024, following changes to the tax system affecting wealthy residents and continued speculation over further measures.

Spain’s PM calls snap polls after housing bill defeat

Defeat was just the latest political setback for the Socialist premier Pedro Sanchez

Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez gestures upon his arrival ahead of an informal meeting of the European Council, in Ayia Napa on April 23, 2026.

Russia: ‘Situation under control’ after plague reports

Officials say post-mortem tests had not found traces of the disease in lab technician

This undated photo released by the Irkutsk Anti-Plague Research Institute of Siberia and Far East, shows the institute workers in a lab.

UK's Andrew seeks to ‘quash’ Epstein search warrants

Andrew was arrested on February 19 on suspicion of misconduct in public office

Britain's Prince Andrew, Duke of York arrives to attend a Requiem Mass, a Catholic funeral service, for the late Katharine, Duchess of Kent, at Westminster Cathedral in London on September 16, 2025.

Scientists reveal how brain shapes memories, win Nobel

Breakthrough uses light to reveal how brain cells shape memories, feelings and behaviour

Nobel Committee Secretary General Thomas Perlmann ) speaks to the media in front of a screen displaying the names of this year's laureates (from left) Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel during the announcement of the winners of the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine at the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, Sweden, on October 5, 2026.

India-EU trade deal: France to be 'big driver'

India-EU pact aims to double trade, strengthen supply chains and cooperation

Benjamin Haddad, French Minister Delegate for European Affairs, said the India-EU trade deal will accelerate investment and boost supply chains.

New threat? Why US removed all bombers from UK base

Iran link, arrests and what we know about the security probe

Military ground personnel are pictured next to cruise missiles which were unloaded from a US Air Force B-1 Lancer bomber on the tarmac at RAF Fairford in south-west England on March 11, 2026.

UK Green party adopts 'Zionism is racism' policy

Green Party's Zionism policy ignites debate on antisemitism and Palestinian rights

UK Green Party leader Zack Polanski with supporters.

US withdraws all bomber planes from UK airbase

Pentagon confirms withdrawal of B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford amid security concerns

Plane spotters watch a US Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bomber taking off from RAF Fairford in south-west England on March 15, 2026.

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