2 Nov 2026, 3:38 am
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsBinance has confirmed that customers can now withdraw cash in US dollars as it restores its systems after the biggest crypto theft in history last week.Euro, yen and some other fiat currency withdrawals were already restored. The exchange said on X that it will continue to share further updates today. Continue reading...
2 Nov 2026, 3:29 am
MPs have warned Labour is "making up its China policy as it goes", exposing Britain to both economic and national security risks.In a 102-page document, MPs sitting on the Business, Innovation, Science and Trade Committee (Bist) accused Labour of failing to deliver on its 2024 promise to implement a "strategic, long-term, consistent" approach to China.The report said the Government’s track record of decisions regarding Beijing was characterised by "reactivity, inc…
2 Nov 2026, 3:29 am
Skywatchers were treated to another display of the Northern Lights as they lit up parts of the UK on Halloween night. While the spectacle was less intense than some of the major auroral events seen in recent years, it still drew attention from observers hoping for a glimpse of the phenomenon. Related Articles UK Property and Business Owners Urged To Prepare as Storm Conditions ApproachWas Florida Crash Jet N722BD a Charter Flight? Questions Surround Bahamas-Bound Le…
2 Nov 2026, 3:25 am
Amanda Seyfried brands Charlie Kirk a 'f****** p****' on camera in A24's hit Elizabeth Holmes documentary, turning on the late activist this autumn after Holmes's partner, Billy Evans, declares himself a fan over a tense dinner. Related Articles Candace Owens Tells Erika Kirk To 'Leave Underaged Kids Alone' After School ProtestAmanda Seyfried Says Interviews Are 'Hard To Do' as She Attends 2026 Academy Museum GalaAshley St Clair Responds After Elon Musk Claims She W…
2 Nov 2026, 3:16 am
Two directors with films at this year’s Tokyo International Film Festival said they once kept impending or new motherhood hidden from the people they worked with, at a festival talk on raising children while making films. Belgium-based Teodora Ana Mihai, whose “Heysel 85” plays in competition, shared the stage with Japanese director Sode Yukiko, whose […]…
2 Nov 2026, 3:14 am
Michał Wawrykiewicz. European People's Party MEP, said that Poland's President Karol Nawrocki is "trying to block the restoration of Rule of Law" in his country after tensions over the Poland's Constitutional Tribunal escalated on Friday.
2 Nov 2026, 3:06 am
The airline says fuel prices may rise by €2bn in 2028 unless there is an end to the US-Israel war with Iran.
2 Nov 2026, 3:06 am
Springboks legend Eben Etzebeth has addressed his retirement plans as questions grow over his future following another injury setback. The two-time World Cup winner celebrated his 35th birthday on October 29, just a day after being ruled out of South Africa's November internationals. Etzebeth is cur...
2 Nov 2026, 3:02 am
Polish Secretary of State Marcin Pryzdacs speaks to Euronews on the ongoing constitutional crisis in Poland. On Friday, Polish police were dispatched to the tribunal court to defend Prime Minister Tusk's changes to the judiciary.
2 Nov 2026, 3:01 am
Jasper Jones writer sent multiple messages about his sexual desire for young boys, Western Australian district court hearsWarning: This article contains graphic contentGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe award‑winning author Craig Silvey sent multiple messages about his sexual desire for young boys and was caught with explicit images of children and adults.The young adult novelist was jailed on Monday for seven months after pleading guil…
2 Nov 2026, 3:00 am
Mal Evans’s tale of historic meeting among revelations in forthcoming memoir unpublished before his death in 1976Meeting Elvis Presley was “the biggest day of all the years I have spent with the famous Beatles”, the band’s loyal road manager wrote.It is among recollections in a memoir that Mal Evans had planned to publish, with the band’s permission, before his death in 1976, aged 40, in a shooting by the Los Angeles police. Distraught over the breakup of…
2 Nov 2026, 3:00 am
A hot toddy might make you feel toasty, but drinking in cold conditions can be riskyHot toddies, red wine, a dram of whisky: alcohol has long been a go-to remedy for keeping warm. But while a drink might make you feel warmer, does it actually help? “There’s a perception of warmth, but in reality, it doesn’t occur,” says Winston Morgan, professor of toxicology, equity and inclusive practice at the University of East London.Alcohol affects the body’s tempera…
2 Nov 2026, 3:00 am
It has been three years since Willem-Alexander said sorry, so please use your trip to the Caribbean to follow his exampleDear King Charles,You are currently on a Caribbean royal tour through the Bahamas, Guyana, and Antigua and Barbuda. I understand that during this tour you will not issue a formal apology for Britain’s role in the transatlantic slave trade, or address the role your own family played in it. You will instead express your “sorrow”, and this will…
2 Nov 2026, 3:00 am
In a downpour against the Atlanta Falcons, Tampa Bay decided throwing was for losers. They were proved rightI don’t think I’m being cheeky when I say that passing is the most exciting part of football. A solid hit is nice, and a big run can thrill you, but this is a quarterback-centric game. When a QB is bad, teams usually lose and fans get bored. So, Sunday’s performance by Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers has me positively gobsmacked. I wouldn’t…
2 Nov 2026, 3:00 am
Written by Vicar of Dibley co-creator Paul Mayhew-Archer, who has the disease, Onwards and Sideways sees the actors play a couple who bond over their diagnoses – a devastating subject but laced with humour too, they sayAhead of production on their first job together, Rhys Ifans and Laura Linney didn’t undergo the standard “chemistry read” to make sure they got on. Which is remarkable, given what their characters would have to do to each other in Onwards and…
2 Nov 2026, 3:00 am
On Nov. 2, 1947, Howard Hughes built and piloted the world's largest airplane, the 200-ton flying boat Spruce Goose, on its only flight, at Long Beach, Calif…
2 Nov 2026, 3:00 am
Actor Luna Lauren Vélez turns 62 and actor Sunny Sandler turns 18, among the famous birthdays for Nov. 2.
2 Nov 2026, 3:00 am
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2 Nov 2026, 2:59 am
Mary Robinson, Ireland’s former president, has called on G20 countries to release the full €3 billion pledged to contain the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, which has claimed 5,000 lives in less than six months.
2 Nov 2026, 2:59 am
The Palestine Action ban faces a Supreme Court challenge this week after Saturday's protest outside the US embassy in London. The Metropolitan Police confirmed on Sunday that officers had arrested 325 people. Related Articles Jet Crash Near Mar-a-Lago Forces 600 Residents to Evacuate, Leaving Fiery Crater in Florida RoadJD Vance Accuses Peltola of Trying to 'Steal a Senate Seat' as Second Dan Sullivan Row Draws DOJ SubpoenasNvidia CEO Jensen Huang Defends Meetings W…
2 Nov 2026, 2:58 am
Michael Mann, the director behind Heat and Collateral, was taken to hospital after accidentally shooting himself in the leg at a Los Angeles gun range on Saturday, 31 October. Related Articles Why Did Alan Ritchson Exit 'Maelstrom'? Keanu Reeves Takes Over Upcoming Netflix Film'Why So Few People Get Involved': Public Reacts Over Road Rage Shooting Woolwich Good SamaritanCleveland Double Shooting Leaves Two Dead as Online Video Draws AttentionIs Ric Flair Still Alive…
2 Nov 2026, 2:53 am
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2 Nov 2026, 2:51 am
The accident was Spain's second high-speed train collision this year and raised fresh questions about the country's rail safety, after a crash in the southern region of Andalusia in January killed 46 people.
2 Nov 2026, 2:51 am
Commentator Tucker Carlson claims Benjamin Netanyahu is pressing Donald Trump towards a nuclear strike on Iran within days, warning in an X post that an attack would lead to World War Three. Related Articles Spain Train Accident Leaves 69 Dead as Control Centre Faces Questions Over Why Renfe Was Cleared To Move AgainJD Vance Accuses Peltola of Trying to 'Steal a Senate Seat' as Second Dan Sullivan Row Draws DOJ SubpoenasNvidia CEO Jensen Huang Defends Meetings With…
2 Nov 2026, 2:45 am
Its challenges in knowledge production cannot be blamed on some kind of innate incompetence or a political group.
2 Nov 2026, 2:44 am
Windfall for oil corporations such Saudi Aramco and BP comes on back of soaring fuel prices driven by Iran warThe world’s biggest oil companies are on track to amass profits of more than $95bn (£71bn) in the third quarter as the war in the Middle East drives up the price of fossil fuels.The windfall war profits have sparked calls for oil corporations such as Saudi Aramco and BP to pay for environmental damage and help the world transition towards renewable energy…
2 Nov 2026, 2:44 am
Since the days of “Vanishing Point” and Steven Spielberg’s “The Sugarland Express,” Hollywood has been making films about fugitives in fast cars who become media-sensation folk heroes. Companies like American International Pictures and Roger Corman’s New World Pictures would deliver movies like this a few times a year back in the 1970s, while simultaneously introducing […]…
2 Nov 2026, 2:43 am
Following a UN staffer's death, rights experts expose systematic abuses and demand international accountability in Yemen…
2 Nov 2026, 2:40 am
The Belgian national debt amounts to over €735 billion, more than 110% of Belgium's GDP, while 60% is permitted by the EU.
2 Nov 2026, 2:37 am
Golden State Warriors' rookie leads scoring in 124-112 win over Los Angeles Clippers, while Celtics beat Magic 108-97.
2 Nov 2026, 2:37 am
Donald Trump's aides are reportedly preparing new tariffs and tighter visa rules that could advance without fresh congressional approval if Democrats win control of Congress in the 3 November midterm elections. Related Articles Hillary Clinton Warns Donald Trump Will Become 'More Unhinged' and Blame Others if Republicans Lose'The Implosion Will Be Intense': Trump Biographer Michael Wolff Predicts White House Chaos After MidtermsTrump's Iran War Plan Could Target Civ…
2 Nov 2026, 2:35 am
Isabelle Huppert vampire film “The Blood Countess” lost as much as 20 minutes against the wishes of its director, Ulrike Ottinger, the veteran German filmmaker said at the Tokyo International Film Festival, which is hosting a retrospective of her work. In “The Blood Countess” (“Die Blutgräfin”), Huppert plays a vampire countess who resurfaces in present-day […]…
2 Nov 2026, 2:35 am
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro called Robert F. Kennedy Jr. a 'quack conspiracy theorist' in an interview broadcast on Sunday, amid five measles-associated deaths and 268 hospitalisations recorded by state health officials. Related Articles JD Vance Accuses Peltola of Trying to 'Steal a Senate Seat' as Second Dan Sullivan Row Draws DOJ SubpoenasKatie Zacharia Fires Back After Piers Morgan Says She 'Sounded Like a Robot' During White House Exit ClashUS Air Force…
2 Nov 2026, 2:32 am
Good morning. It’s Monday and my name is Angela Skujins. I’ll be holding the newsletter pen until Wednesday when Mared Gwyn once again graces you in your inbox. On today’s agenda: Trouble in Poland, an update from Ukraine, and rekindling EU-UK ties.
2 Nov 2026, 2:30 am
The crash occurred near Cresthaven, a neighbourhood in Palm Beach County that is less than 11 kilometres from Trump's resort home Mar-a-Lago.
2 Nov 2026, 2:30 am
The Strait of Hormuz remains dangerous and costly for shipping, despite US claims that it is open.
2 Nov 2026, 2:30 am
Welcome to Monday morning, an occasion The Register marks with a new instalment of "Who, Me?" It's our reader-contributed column in which you confess to workplace mistakes and share your escapes from subsequent scrapes. This week, meet a reader we'll Regomize as "Gordon" who told us he once worked as an engineer at a major semiconductor corporation. Gordon rose to become manager of an engineering team which worked on a very popular PC chipset. One of the chaps on th…
2 Nov 2026, 2:25 am
All nine people on a Learjet 60 business jet died on Sunday 1 November when it crashed beside homes in Palm Beach County, Florida. US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy confirmed the deaths. Officials said they had no reports at that point of deaths or injuries on the ground. Related Articles Donald Trump Mocked Over 'Wounded Bird' Hairdo After Wind Gust Exposes Scalp at Andrews BaseFlorida Teen's 'How To Kill The President' Message Triggers Arrest Hours Before Tru…
2 Nov 2026, 2:25 am
Sierra LaMar was 15 when she disappeared while walking towards her school-bus stop near Morgan Hill, California, on 16 March 2012. More than 14 years later, the man accused of abducting and killing her faces another murder trial, with opening statements scheduled for 2 November. Related Articles California PhD Student Shook and Dropped Friend's Baby to Death, Admitted Urges to Hurt Children, Gets 35–80 YearsQueens Man Charged With Murder After Girlfriend's Body Fo…
2 Nov 2026, 2:17 am
Rockstar Games' UK employees vote from 12 to 26 November on whether to recognise their union. Voting spans the console launch of Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6) on 19 November. The IWGB says a 'yes' vote would cover more than 1,600 workers and create the UK games sector's largest recognised union. Related Articles GTA 6 Update: Rockstar Games Confirms Change To Police in Grand Theft Auto VI That Is Proving PopularGTA 6 Update: Rockstar Confirms Map Is Twice the Size of…
2 Nov 2026, 2:15 am
Dashcam footage captures a private jet crashing into a Florida neighbourhood and erupting into flames, killing all nine people on board.
2 Nov 2026, 2:15 am
Rassie Erasmus' Springboks begin their Nations Championship autumn campaign against Italy next weekend. The back-to-back Rugby World Cup winners head into the fixture on the back of three impressive victories from three and will be keen to reaffirm their status as the world's best ahead of the 2027...
2 Nov 2026, 2:14 am
The backlash against the high Palestinian turnout reveals much about the state of Israeli democracy and its future.
2 Nov 2026, 2:13 am
An internal memo reveals how mounting financial pressure is affecting development of the next-generation Golf.
2 Nov 2026, 2:09 am
From 1945 to 1989 security police relied on tens of thousands of spies to suppress dissent. To rebuild trust, their files will finally be made publicHungary’s new government will on Wednesday reveal the names of tens of thousands of state informants from the communist era in an attempt to confront the past and rebuild public trust.From 1945 to 1989, Hungary’s communist state-security services relied on an extensive network of informants to monitor society and su…
2 Nov 2026, 2:08 am
Workers in Bangladesh's largest export sector are demanding a minimum wage increase amid rising inflation.
2 Nov 2026, 2:02 am
Clean tech is growing "much faster than anyone predicted just a few years ago” as gas prices continue to soar.
2 Nov 2026, 2:02 am
Poland's President Karol Nawrocki entered the Constitutional Tribunal to demand the return of its suspended conservative chief judge, as Donald Tusk's government seated new judges and riot police clashed with protesters. We hear both sides, plus Ukrainians braces for winter and the Ebola crisis.
2 Nov 2026, 2:00 am
Ana Ts’uyeb’s poetic film celebrates the resilience of Indigenous women while exploring the possibility of a different futureShot in her home village of Naranjatic Alto in the Mexican highlands, Ana Ts’uyeb’s documentary debut is a stirring ode to the courageous women of the Indigenous Tzotzil community. The film centres on three important figures in her life: her mother, Margarita; her aunt, Juana; and her sister-in-law, Faustina. Each is from a different g…
2 Nov 2026, 2:00 am
After more than two decades of studied neutrality, the journalist delivers some home truths about modern politicsLaura Kuenssberg always swore she would never write a book. Amid all the vitriol hurled her way, the BBC’s political editor turned presenter has largely kept her counsel. She rarely complained even when she needed security to do her job unobstructed at Labour party conference under Jeremy Corbyn, or had to run the gauntlet of aggressive Brexit proteste…
2 Nov 2026, 2:00 am
Sharon Horgan executive produced this moreish road trip story about addiction, mishaps and revelations. Plus, the new one from Serial’s Sarah Koenig“I never thought I’d be back here with the fluorescent lights and lukewarm coffee,” says recovering addict Tim (Rob Delaney). “But then Lucy Green ruined my life.” So begins this intriguing 10-part drama of bite-size episodes, executive produced by Sharon Horgan. It rewinds to Tim escorting millennial pop sta…
2 Nov 2026, 2:00 am
With just a few short hours of daylight, the usual boundaries marking time fall away in Abisko, one of the most reliable places to see the northern lightsLooking over the edge of the snow-smoothed canyon down to dark rushing water, we thought we saw a moose or a reindeer, but it could have been a rock. The light was fading fast so it was hard to tell. It was time to turn back; we didn’t want to get lost in the wood, or fall into the river. By the time we’d retra…
2 Nov 2026, 2:00 am
From Joan of Arc in a hijab to the desecration of a Virgin Mary statue, Steven Tucker argues that France's riots expose a growing hostility to its Christian heritage. The post The Anti-Christian Face of the French Riots appeared first on The Daily Sceptic.
2 Nov 2026, 2:00 am
In her first year at the programming helm, Triin Tramberg is making few changes and watching closely to see what works: "I made the decision that this year is really observational for me."…
2 Nov 2026, 1:59 am
A federal judge has dismissed the Trump administration's attempt to block certification of Alaska's Senate election if Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan loses and votes for a similarly named challenger could have changed the outcome. Related Articles Judge Tells Donald Trump He Is 'Grasping at Straws' While Tossing Out Defamation Suit Over EpsteinJudge Warns Donald Trump His $10B BBC Lawsuit Will Be Dismissed Unless Lawyers Produce DocumentsJudge Throws Out Trump's…
2 Nov 2026, 1:58 am
Donald Trump flew to a rally in Daytona Beach, Florida, on 30 October aboard Air Force One, a gift from Qatar. News reports value the jet at $400 million (about £300 million). At Joint Base Andrews near Washington, a gust lifted his hair as he boarded. Reuters photographs show a thinning patch on his scalp. Related Articles Trump Says $5,000 Might Not Even Buy a Hamburger at Mar-a-Lago—So How Much Does Food Really Cost at His Club?Melania Stays in Florida as Trum…
2 Nov 2026, 1:55 am
Bill Drysdale could never afford the sports car he fell in love with as a young man. So when he retired, he went to night school to learn welding, and began assembling it, bit by bit ...When he was 26, Bill Drysdale saw a Porsche 904 at Silverstone racetrack and fell in love. “One day,” he vowed, “I will have one of those.” As the years went by, the price of Drysdale’s dream car rose above £1m. “I realised I was never going to be able to buy one.” But…
2 Nov 2026, 1:49 am
Newly released air traffic control recordings reveal the crew’s urgent mayday calls onboard a Learjet 60 jet…
2 Nov 2026, 1:44 am
Alexander Zverev has been the best player in the world in men's tennis this year - but a sense of discomfort remains.
2 Nov 2026, 1:44 am
The dispute over the composition of Poland's top court has fuelled an open confrontation with President Karol Nawrocki, who attempted to enter the building on Friday night.
2 Nov 2026, 1:41 am
The one-off Karma Eximius 1 swaps the Revero’s generator for a 6.2-liter V8 and track hardware under a new bespoke program.
2 Nov 2026, 1:41 am
A jet crash near Mar-a-Lago prompted the evacuation of approximately 600 residents in Palm Beach County, Florida, on Sunday, 1 November, Governor Ron DeSantis and local officials stated. Related Articles Spain Train Accident Leaves 69 Dead as Control Centre Faces Questions Over Why Renfe Was Cleared To Move Again'A Harrowing Ordeal': Philadelphia Teens Charged in Seven Robberies, Including Attack Outside Four Seasons HotelJD Vance Accuses Peltola of Trying to 'Steal…
2 Nov 2026, 1:39 am
Spanish officials late Sunday confirmed the identities of most of the victims of last week's tragic train wreck, identifying four as Americans.
2 Nov 2026, 1:30 am
Crude oil prices started the week with a dip on renewed optimism about a possible peace deal between the United States and Iran, following reports about mediation talks between Iran and Qatar over the weekend. At the time of writing, Brent crude was trading at $109.82 per barrel, and West Texas Intermediate was changing hands for $100.57 per barrel, despite a statement by Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi that said Tehran was prepared for "both defence and dip…
2 Nov 2026, 1:28 am
India's election consultants are exporting covert campaign tactics to manipulate elections worldwide, including the US.
2 Nov 2026, 1:27 am
Hebron Mayor Youssef al-Jaabari says families forced from their homes can return and students can go back to schools.
2 Nov 2026, 1:25 am
The cyberattacks came as the longest truce of the war, limited to Ukraine's eastern Kherson region, ended on Sunday after Russia refused the offer of an extension, according to Kyiv.
2 Nov 2026, 1:24 am
A woman who waited in pain for years for endometriosis surgery praises high-tech bid to end delays.
2 Nov 2026, 1:21 am
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2 Nov 2026, 1:21 am
A Bahamas-bound business jet plunged into a Florida neighbourhood on Sunday, killing all nine people aboard and leaving investigators examining its final moments. The Learjet 60, identified by registration N722BD, had departed Austin, Texas, for North Eleuthera when it crashed in Palm Beach County on 1 November. Related Articles Jet Used in Flávio Bolsonaro's Escape to the US Linked to Cocaine-Trafficking Case and Milei Corruption ScandalUnited Airlines Crew Goes I…
2 Nov 2026, 1:18 am
Newcastle Hospitals NHS Trust apologises for care it says "fell short of the standards" expected.
2 Nov 2026, 1:15 am
High-society plotting is afoot as nouveau riche arrivistes threaten the old order. Plus, David Harewood’s dogged Pierre won’t let a spot of angina slow him down. Here’s what to watch this evening9pm, Sky Atlantic Continue reading...
2 Nov 2026, 1:10 am
Chip Somodevilla/GettyOn Tuesday, voters across the United States will cast their votes in the 2026 midterm elections. All 435 seats in the House of Representatives and 35 of the 100 seats in the Senate are on the ballot. Forecast models give Democrats about a 95% chance of winning a majority in the House. The Senate is a closer race, but Democrats go into Election Day with the edge. But the vote itself may not be the end of the story. Earlier this year, more than…
2 Nov 2026, 1:10 am
Binance said it had seen withdrawals of around $4.7 billion (€4.21bn) on Sunday, after more than $6 billion (€5.38bn) in virtual assets were stolen from the cryptocurrency exchange in a major hack for which the FBI said North Korea was responsible.
2 Nov 2026, 1:05 am
A designer named Marcin Wichary has revealed the story of how he freaked out a decent slab of the world’s Firefox-using population with Pac-Man. Wichary has held senior design roles at Figma, Medium, and Google. As he wrote here, in 2010 Google decided to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Pac-Man by changing its logo at Google.com to a playable version of the game. The Google of 2010 could still mention its motto of the time, “Don’t be evil,” without making…
2 Nov 2026, 1:02 am
Green technology is allowing more Europeans to take control of their energy bills and help the continent’s outdated grid.
2 Nov 2026, 1:01 am
Callum Turner has sparked fresh speculation that he could be preparing to become the next James Bond after reportedly stepping down as a director of the film production company he founded with his wife, Dua Lipa. Related Articles 'Do You Really Want to Risk It?' Ian McKellen Recalls Warning Patrick Stewart About Star TrekTimothée Chalamet Before and After Kylie Jenner: Images Circulate Online as Fans Compare His 2023 and 2026 LooksPrince William's Career Revelation…
2 Nov 2026, 1:01 am
A new report has urged Commonwealth leaders to tackle modern slavery rather than demand trillions in reparations.The Atonement Complex, shared exclusively with GB News, argues that greater attention should be paid to the estimated 50 million people living in modern slavery worldwide. It comes as Andy Burnham is set to attend a Commonwealth leaders’ summit in the Caribbean this week, after the Prime Minister signalled he was open to calls for a formal British apolo…
2 Nov 2026, 1:00 am
Samira's 16-year-old daughter Sevda was shot dead as they took part in mass protests in January.
2 Nov 2026, 1:00 am
Cauliflower is a flavour sponge, but miraculously stays satisfyingly al dente. Smother it in chermoula, tahini and harissa, or transform it into spicy bhajis served with a lively chutneyCauliflower is a culinary gem. Often overlooked, it possesses a remarkable ability to absorb complex seasonings and textures while maintaining a satisfying bite. It’s also perfect for braising, frying or roasting, and provides a canvas for bold, herbaceous and spicy flavour profile…
2 Nov 2026, 1:00 am
From Platform 9¾ at King’s Cross station in London to the Scottish viaduct crossed by the Hogwarts Express, these real-life locations bring the wizarding world to life. With the first film marking its 25th anniversary this November, here’s where to go for a spellbinding UK getaway by train.
2 Nov 2026, 1:00 am
The brilliant planet is about to join the waning crescent moon and the brightest star in the Virgo constellation Early risers have a beautiful sight to look forward to this week as brilliant Venus joins the waning crescent moon and the star Spica in the morning sky.The chart shows the view looking east-south-east from London at 0600 GMT on 7 November. Venus will be the easiest object to identify, shining brilliantly. Next to it will be Spica, the brightest star in…
2 Nov 2026, 1:00 am
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2 Nov 2026, 1:00 am
The expansive project has hype and money behind it – but how do you avoid it falling into the disappointment trap so many films end up stumbling into?If the history of failed Hollywood fantasy projects over the past 20 years has taught us anything, it is that transporting audiences to another world is only half the battle: you also have to give them a reason to spend several hours there. The Golden Compass diluted Philip Pullman’s theological bite, Warcraft thou…
2 Nov 2026, 1:00 am
Yousef Jabareen says he is ready to join forces with opposition bloc to oust Benjamin Netanyahu after winning record number of seats in KnessetThe leader of Israel’s main Palestinian coalition, which holds the balance of power after Tuesday’s elections, has said the country is facing a historic opportunity to change direction.Yousef Jabareen, the head of the Joint List, said he was ready to join forces with the “Change” bloc to oust Benjamin Netanyahu and hi…
2 Nov 2026, 1:00 am
Despite the US president’s ratings being at rock bottom, undoing his legacy will be difficult, not least because the Democrats are in disarrayThe stats and polling all suggest one thing: the Republicans are set for a hammering in the midterms. Donald Trump has the lowest approval rating of any US president going into a midterm election since Harry Truman. And it’s still dropping. The Democrats are projected to win by a margin of 11 percentage points, the largest…
2 Nov 2026, 1:00 am
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this November 2nd, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
2 Nov 2026, 1:00 am
As we mark remembrance across the country this week, GB News has been finding out the stories of veterans from across the UK. This special series begins with the story of John Ross, a Parachute Regiment veteran who spent 23 years in the Parachute Regiment, served extensively in Northern Ireland, and fought as a platoon sergeant in the Falklands War in 1982.WATCH ABOVE. Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter…
2 Nov 2026, 1:00 am
In today's GB News Daily Reflection, we ask - where can true happiness and contentment be found? "According to Jesus, it is not found in the places we think it can be found in a section known as the Beatitudes in Matthew's Gospel. Jesus gave us the secrets to true happiness and spiritual prosperity. "He said, blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. Blessed means happy. Happy is an odd word to have alongside mourning within the context of Jesus's me…
2 Nov 2026, 1:00 am
When Stranger Things came out all those years ago, one image left an indelible mark on pop culture. A set of Christmas lights, lined up with letters of the alphabet, such that the kid who was barely in the show could blink out messages at Winona Rider from Topsy Turvy Town. [MyEmbeddedStuff] has recreated this cross-dimensional communication system for a fun Halloween project. The build is basically a Xiao ESP32-S3 microcontroller board and a string of WS2812B addr…
2 Nov 2026, 12:51 am
US President Donald Trump wrapped up his campaign in Iowa and Kansas with a final push to rally support, as Democrats seek to regain control of Congress.
2 Nov 2026, 12:51 am
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a new Windows infostealer malware called VOLTA-AUTODOXER (aka VOLTA) that makes use of a large language model (LLM) to rank a victim's stolen data by their monetization value. Like other typical stealer families, VOLTA is equipped to harvest passwords and cookies from Chromium-based web browsers; data from Outlook profiles and Slack workspaces;…