Terrorists could use AI to target the UK with drones, MI5 chief warns

Plus: Family pay tribute to ‘bright, warm and engaging young man’ killed at wildlife park

Wednesday, October 14, 2026 Good morning and welcome to your daily news briefing from The Independent   Terrorists could use AI to target the UK with drones and bioweapons, MI5's chief has warned, the family of a man who died after a tiger attack in Yorkshire has paid tribute to him, and nearly 95 per cent of English football clubs are 'on the edge of financial disaster.' Top stories 1 | Terrorists could use AI to target UK with drones and bioweapons, MI5 chief warns Read more 2 | Family pay tribute to ‘bright, warm and engaging young man’ killed at wildlife park Read more 3 | Burnham sends fresh message to Ukraine ahead of Zelensky visit Read more 4 | Pope Leo diagnosed with cancer after surgery to remove lower lobe of lung Read more 5 | Nearly 95% of English football clubs ‘on edge of financial disaster’, landmark report finds Read more Read deeper Holly Baxter: Katie Zacharia’s first White House press briefing was a disaster James Moore: Poundland is floundering in a cost of living crisis. It shouldn’t be Lynda Gratton: What I got wrong about the future of work Fort Hood survivor: Mass shooter deserves to die but not Hegseth’s way Trump tears into Zelensky: ‘Time for Ukraine to get a new president’ WATCH  The internet is clowning Mark Zuckerberg for not liking Guinness STAT OF THE DAY $100,000 The cost of an Amex bill that has led the US ambassador to Greece to resign. Read more QUOTE OF THE DAY “Forty years ago, the challenge for a free thinker was finding information. Today it’s filtering it.” Political activist Bill Browder tells The Independent talks about the challenges free thinkers face in modern society. Read more Today's top deals Save on returned home and tech products that are as good as new at the John Lewis outlet. Shop stylish footwear, clothing and accessories with big savings in the ETQ sale. Other stories you might like Katie Zacharia’s first White House press briefing was a disaster of her own making Poundland shouldn’t be floundering during a cost of living crisis Netflix spent big on Ben Affleck’s AI. After Animals, it’s unclear why Join the conversation and follow us Download our apps: Please do not reply directly to this email   You are currently registered to receive The Independent's Morning Headlines newsletter.   To unsubscribe from The Independent's Morning Headlines newsletter, or to manage your email preferences please click here.   This e-mail was sent by Independent Digital News and Media Ltd, 14-18 Finsbury Square, London EC2A 1AH. Registered in England and Wales with company number 07320345 Read our privacy policy and cookie policy