22 Oct 2026, 3:04 am
Barclays profits jump ahead of looming bank tax; French bond yields hit fresh 24-year high – business live
French risk premium over German bonds widest since 2011 as oil prices climb above $111 a barrelBarclays third-quarter profits of £2.3bn – bring its profits so far this year to £8.4bn, up 15% on the year.The TUC called the government for higher bank taxes, to fund a social energy tariff.Barclays’ bumper profits aren’t an anomaly. All the big banks are doing exceptionally well at the same time – but their windfall profits have been underpinned by mortgage mi…
22 Oct 2026, 3:01 am
Nobody Wants This review – prepare to fall in love again … with a different couple
Adam Brody and Kristen Bell’s hit romcom is still gorgeous as Noah and Joanne move in together. But if you’re thirsty for the fizz of new romance … their siblings might set hearts aflutterJust as you and your true love can’t have a second first date or another first kiss, romantic comedies can never go back. Nothing replaces the giddy spell of the movie’s opening act or the TV show’s debut season. Sure, there can be some joy and fulfilment in a fictional…
22 Oct 2026, 3:00 am
You be the judge: should my husband stop letting our cat drink on the kitchen counter?
James says Tony leaving the cat’s water bowl where they prepare food is unhygienic. Should they feed their feline on the floor? You decide• Find out how to get a disagreement settled or become a jurorIt’s unhygienic. The cat will jump out of her litter box and on to the surface where we prepare food Continue reading...
22 Oct 2026, 3:00 am
South Africa v Australia: second men’s cricket Test, day five – live
Updates as the Proteas host Australia n GqeberhaStart at 9.45am local/6.45pm AEDT/8.45am BSTAny thoughts? Get in touch with an emailWhat say you, traveller? Tarry by the fire a minute? We may trade tales of desperate glory.A bit of that ahead of us today, or at least it needs to be if Australia hope to save this game. This is a team that was forced to follow on yesterday, then lost four more wickets second time around, and they’re still 170 runs behind. Continue r…
22 Oct 2026, 3:00 am
Is this Prince Harry or David Brent in The Office? Either way, we’re watching a masterclass in awkwardness | Emma Brockes
The wayward prince and his wife seem to be aiming for a reboot – searching for purpose, but not self-awarenessYears ago, I was in Washington DC when Prince Harry blew through on an official engagement. He was 28, with a full head of hair, a slightly louche gait and a public image that, on a tour of the Senate led by a baffled-looking John McCain, caused people to lose their minds.Senate staffers stood five deep to get a glimpse; women materialised from every corne…
22 Oct 2026, 3:00 am
Shola Ameobi: ‘I thought: how can I be most useful to Newcastle? Then the cog started turning’
From experiencing racism growing up in Newcastle to becoming a derby hero and now a member of the executive team, the former striker has been on a remarkable journey“There were times where I feared for my life as a kid, being harassed and chased by different groups of people,” Shola Ameobi says. “There were situations where I had to sprint to get away from groups of lads who didn’t like me because of what I looked like.”Ameobi is recalling growing up in Ne…
22 Oct 2026, 3:00 am
Proms, parties and gender politics: amazing photos from American dancefloors – and what they tell us about a changing nation
From George Balanchine to the Rockettes, the US magazine regularly ran lavish photo spreads dedicated to dance, with the myriad ways people moved their bodies holding up a mirror to the shifting timesLife magazine launched in 1936. Its aim: to show the US the world, in pictures. At a time when television was still an experimental medium, a golden age of photojournalism brought the outside world into people’s homes. Life ran weekly until 1972, spanning a transforma…
22 Oct 2026, 2:59 am
Charlotte Police Officers Quit After Racist Group Chat Allegedly Made Arresting Black Residents a Competition
Five of the six Charlotte-Mecklenburg police officers implicated in a racist group chat have resigned this month after messages allegedly showed them competing over arrests and traffic stops involving Black residents. The scandal has raised questions about the credibility of officers involved in criminal cases. Related Articles Reform UK Figures Caught on Camera Making Racist, Lewd Remarks as One Calls for King Charles To Be BeheadedTexas Sheriff's Deputy Fired Afte…
22 Oct 2026, 2:55 am
'Best Wife Ever': Chinese Bride Gifts Husband $12,000 RTX 5090 Graphics Card, Leaving Him in Tears
A Chinese bride has captured the hearts of gamers worldwide after surprising her husband with an ASUS ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5090 graphics card on their wedding day. The groom was so overwhelmed that he burst into tears, a moment that quickly resonated with gaming communities. Related Articles Amazon Is Buying Billions in AI Chips It Can't Turn On—Here's WhyPS6 Price Rumours: Leaker Claims Memory and Storage May Cost $680 as Sony Keeps Retail Price UnsetAI 'Dream…
22 Oct 2026, 2:48 am
Indonesia Drafts New Film Law as Jakarta, Home to Four Netflix Productions, Courts International Shoots (EXCLUSIVE)
Indonesia’s film agency is helping draft a revised Film Law that would reshape its powers, while Jakarta, where Netflix now has four titles in production, is working to become a regional film hub. Fauzan Zidni, chair of the Indonesian Film Agency (BPI), tells Variety the first draft, prepared with the Ministry of Culture, has taken […]…
22 Oct 2026, 2:48 am
FBI and CISA Warn of SafePay Ransomware Attacks on 600 Organizations
SafePay ransomware has hit 600+ organizations since 2024, using stolen credentials, VPN access and double extortion to pressure victims into paying. CISA, the FBI, the US Secret Service, Germany’s Landeskriminalamt Rheinland-Pfalz, and two UK law enforcement agencies jointly published an advisory this week on SafePay, a ransomware group they describe as one of the most active operations currently running. The group has breached at least 600 organizations across…
22 Oct 2026, 2:47 am
US universities are failing to protect victims of sexual assault
The Cornell case shows how university bureaucracy discourages complaints and shields institutions.
22 Oct 2026, 2:45 am
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22 Oct 2026, 2:43 am
Megan Fox Mocked Over 'Megan to Megatron' Transformation as Fans Question Her Plastic Surgery History
Megan Fox has become the subject of fresh plastic surgery speculation after her changing appearance sparked a wave of online criticism, including a reported 'Megan to Megatron' comparison that invokes the villain from the Transformers franchise that made her famous. Related Articles AI Image Imagines Melania Trump Without Cosmetic Work Despite Her Repeated Denial of Plastic SurgeryMegan Fox 'Exorcism' Claim: Satirical Post Jokes About Removing Machine Gun Kelly From…
22 Oct 2026, 2:37 am
Free Palestine Pins Could No Longer Be Allowed in Some English Schools Under New UK Government Antisemitism Guidance
Free Palestine badges could face restrictions in some English schools following a new UK Government review into antisemitism. The guidance has sparked debate over political expression, pupils' rights and how schools should address the Israel-Palestine conflict. Related Articles Ms. Rachel Won't 'Fan Girl' Over a 'Huge Celeb' Who Is 'Doing Nothing During a Genocide'Jewish Leaders Call for Fontaines D.C. Manchester Concerts To Be Cancelled Amid 'Profound Concerns'Can…
22 Oct 2026, 2:28 am
Overnight attacks resume between Russia and Ukraine following US envoy visit
Kyiv said 15 people were wounded in Russian strikes on the capital, eight of whom were treated in hospital.
22 Oct 2026, 2:25 am
Mexico Demands Full Probe Into Mexican's Death in ICE Custody; US Senator Blasts Agency as 'Out of Control'
Mexico is demanding a full investigation into the death of a Mexican national inside an immigration detention facility, renewing concerns about alleged medical neglect under Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Related Articles Mexico Takes ICE Deaths Fight to US Prosecutors After 17 Nationals Die in Enforcement OperationsICE Ends Reporting of Detainee Deaths After Release as Custody Deaths RiseCover-Up Claims Erupt As ICE Stops Reporting Deaths That Happen Af…
22 Oct 2026, 2:23 am
One interest rate, three inflation realities. Why Europe’s price shock is so uneven
Finland, Germany and Lithuania share the euro and the ECB’s 2.50% deposit rate, but with September inflation at 2.7%, 3.3% and 6.1% respectively, they show how one policy meets different price realities.
22 Oct 2026, 2:23 am
China edge USA to women’s team gold at Gymnastics World Championships
China finished 0.233 points ahead of the Americans, denying them a chance to win an eighth consecutive team gold.
22 Oct 2026, 2:19 am
Bacon Floating in Cola and Chips Baked Into Muffins: Just Eat's AI Food Photos Are Getting Roasted
Just Eat has paused a trial of AI-generated food photographs and issued a public apology after bizarre images of menu items spread across Reddit, Instagram and X. The company is removing the flawed pictures from live restaurant listings. Related Articles Israel Accused of 'Stealing' Black British Rapper IAMDDB's Likeness for AI Music Video Before Deleting ItTech Bosses Reportedly Realise AI Budgets Simply Fund Workers Churning Out Work Slop in a Massive 'Doom Loop'3…
22 Oct 2026, 2:19 am
Officers arrest over 260 in nationwide crackdown on organised immigration crime across British transport network
Over 260 people have been arrested for alleged immigration offences as part of a national policing operation on transport networks.Police and border officers were deployed 387 times over two weeks on UK roads, the rail network, and at ports to catch suspects accused of involvement in organised immigration crime.Of the 452 arrests between September 21 and October 5 in Operation Lockstream, 267 were for immigration offences, the National Police Chiefs’ Council said.
22 Oct 2026, 2:18 am
Meta Ordered To Pay Record $25 Billion in Cambridge Analytica-Linked Case After Judge Cuts $219 Billion Figure
Meta must pay New Mexico $25 billion (£19 billion) after a judge on Wednesday finalised one of the largest privacy-related penalties in Facebook's history, following a trial after New Mexico declined to join a multi-state settlement over separate child-safety claims. Related Articles Federal Judge Tears Into Elon Musk After Defining His Accusation as 'State Sanctioned Intimidation'Meta Reportedly Refuses To Remove AI Videos of Child Abuse Showing a 'Baby Roasting i…
22 Oct 2026, 2:15 am
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22 Oct 2026, 2:12 am
Asylum seeker jailed for just 15 weeks after sexually assaulting teenage girl in Cheshire
An asylum seeker has been jailed for 15 weeks after he sexually assaulted a teenage girl in Cheshire.Taha Derwish approached a group of teenage girls who were walking on Nantwich Road in Crewe on September 24, 2025.The 26-year-old made several unwanted advances towards them.He then inappropriately touched one of the girls on the bottom, despite being told that she was only 15 years old. TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Cheshire Police said they arrested him wit…
22 Oct 2026, 2:12 am
U.S. Army tests smoke screen built to blind enemy radar
The U.S. Army has developed a smoke screen that hides soldiers and vehicles from enemy radar as well as from enemy eyes. The Millimeter Wave Screening Obscuration Module releases a cloud of coated fibers into the air, and that cloud blurs the radar signature of everything behind it. Engineers at the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities […]…
22 Oct 2026, 2:06 am
Cookies and weapons: Women in Yemen’s Taiz find ways to help the city’s defence
Amid growing threats, a grassroots aid effort has transformed into an initiative to get more ammunition to the front.
22 Oct 2026, 2:05 am
A fraught push for peace, and a race to fund Ukraine
Good morning. It’s Mared Gwyn with your Thursday newsletter. Today: the fraught push to revive peace talks between Ukraine and Russia, cash for Kyiv becomes intertwined in talks on the next EU budget, and Argentina’s Milei reignites a war of words with Spain’s Sánchez.
22 Oct 2026, 2:04 am
Ford’s New Bronco ORV Package Is Built For Tough Trails, But It Isn’t Cheap
Bronco ORV upgrades bundle Fox suspension, Raptor skid plates, lighting, and warranty-backed dealer installation for select four-door models.
22 Oct 2026, 2:02 am
Europe Today: France under fire as Macron faces backlash, Putin opens door to Ukraine peace talks
France prepares for another weekend of protests as Macron faces criticism over his Gulf tour. Meanwhile, Putin signals readiness for Ukraine peace talks after meeting Steve Witkoff, and Hungary detains former central bank governor György Matolcsy over suspected fraud.
22 Oct 2026, 2:02 am
U.S. Air Force tests shipping military cargo by rocket
The U.S. Air Force has sent military-style cargo into space and back aboard a SpaceX Starfall capsule as it tests whether rockets could one day deliver supplies to troops anywhere on Earth within hours. The Air Force Research Laboratory flew its own cargo pods inside the capsule on a commercial rideshare launch from Cape Canaveral […]…
22 Oct 2026, 2:01 am
Man United’s Carrick not worried about his job despite ‘unacceptable’ loss
'I have not given my own position any thought', Carrick said after United's 4-1 loss to Como in the Champions League.
22 Oct 2026, 2:00 am
‘This used to be paradise’: How intensive farming is destroying Europeans’ favourite swimming spots
'Green sludge' is appearing on Europe's shorelines as warming waters, sewage and agricultural runoff fuel the growth of toxic algae.
22 Oct 2026, 2:00 am
Metropolitan Police crackdown on retail crime and rogue businesses results in just over 40 arrests
A crackdown on retail crime by the Metropolitan Police has resulted in the arrest of 42 people and the recovery of tens of thousands of pounds of stolen goods.Around 400 shops suspected of having bought and resold stolen goods were inspected by officers as part of a major operation, the force said.Retailers and Trading Standards worked with the force to identify rogue businesses in the months before the operation.Seized goods ranged from expensive cosmetics and elec…
22 Oct 2026, 2:00 am
Female Life on Planet Earth by Laleh Khadivi review – a mother’s secret past in the Iranian revolution
A woman living in California discovers her mother may have been a merciless enforcer of the Islamic revolution, in an intriguing novel of inheritance and identity“It’s a little scary, isn’t it, inheritance?” That’s what Heti, the protagonist of Laleh Khadivi’s latest novel, remarks to a “soccer mom” as they watch their daughters play. “We don’t get to choose what we inherit. Or what we pass on.” Heti, who lives in Los Angeles, is Iranian-Ameri…
22 Oct 2026, 2:00 am
‘I wanted to create the female version of a man’s suit’: how Roland Mouret’s Galaxy dress took over the world
One the most famous dresses of this century, it was worn by royalty and A-list celebrities in the noughties. Its latest fans are Maga women. Here, the designer, and former mentor to Victoria Beckham, reveals the story behind itThe story of one of the most photographed and ripped-off dresses of the last 50 years came together with a simple zip. It was 1998; the designer Roland Mouret had shown his first collection at London fashion week and was looking for a way to p…
22 Oct 2026, 2:00 am
Take a stroll between Japan’s past and present – in pictures
Giada Ripa’s ambitious project combines archive photography from the 1860s, a modern dominatrix – and the story of a relative who became a muse to 19th-century artists and intellectuals Continue reading...
22 Oct 2026, 2:00 am
10 nightime attractions around the UK this autumn
The clocks go back this weekend, so embrace the longer nights with these family-friendly activities and events, from a stargazing festival to moonlit crazy golfLegend has it that Faskally Forest – the Pitlochry location of Scotland’s most famous sound and light show – steals an hour from time itself every 25 years. This year marks a quarter of a century since the first Enchanted Forest, and the theme taps into the legend: Stop the Clock: The 25th Hour. The tra…
22 Oct 2026, 1:59 am
The world is $365 trillion in debt, and the interest bill is climbing
Protests in Europe have highlighted debt squeeze, with France now paying more to borrow than Italy and Greece.
22 Oct 2026, 1:58 am
‘Stupid talk’: France rejects Trump’s attempt to blame unrest on migration
The US president has turned his attention to France, but his comments appear to have been dismissed by Macron.
22 Oct 2026, 1:56 am
'We Were Working on a Great Game' — Former Mass Effect 5 Writers Speak Out After EA Shuts Down BioWare
Former writers for the now-canceled Mass Effect 5 are speaking out on social media following news that BioWare, a beloved studio with more than 30 years of games under its belt, was shuttered by EA earlier today.EA announced the news somewhat unceremoniously in a single paragraph tucked within a lengthy open letter on October 21, 2026. “As we focus on these larger opportunities, we've had a small team at BioWare working on early-development for Mass Effect. We've…
22 Oct 2026, 1:56 am
U.S. and Israel prepare for a new war with Iran
The United States and Israel are moving toward a new war with Iran within days, as President Donald Trump said Washington is no longer negotiating with Tehran and that “something” will happen “fairly soon,” while U.S. troops pull out of exposed bases across the Middle East and Israeli fighter jets rehearse a strike on Iran […]…
22 Oct 2026, 1:54 am
Ukraine’s access to Starlink a decision for Elon Musk, Rubio says
US secretary of state says White House not to blame for reported speed limits on internet services in Ukraine.
22 Oct 2026, 1:53 am
Tesla's profit drops as it explores a possible merger with Musk's other public company, SpaceX
Tesla reported a decline in third-quarter profit, but generated more cash than analysts expected, leaving investors with a mixed picture as it explores a possible merger with Elon Musk's other big company, SpaceX.
22 Oct 2026, 1:49 am
Kenichi Yoda, Princess of Asturias laureate: "Ghibli is closely tied to its time"
The new president of the legendary Japanese studio argues that beauty must be sought even when portraying horrors such as war. In Oviedo, Yoda, Ghibli’s public face, says they will continue to explore contemporary themes and concerns, just as their founders did.
22 Oct 2026, 1:47 am
Florida mayor charged with stealing COVID-19 business relief funds
Kissimmee Mayor Eva Jacquelyn Espinosa was arrested on allegations that she stole tens of thousands of dollars in COVID-19 relief funds.
22 Oct 2026, 1:44 am
DARPA wants smart nuclear reactor for space and bases
The Pentagon’s top research agency wants a nuclear reactor that can run itself, and it has hired the team that built America’s last space reactor to prove it can be done. DARPA has awarded Space Nuclear Power Corporation, a small Los Alamos, New Mexico, company known as SpaceNukes, an agreement to build a Kilopower reactor […]…
22 Oct 2026, 1:36 am
El Salvador’s Bukele threatens Haitian gangs over abducted soldiers
President Nayib Bukele says he has initiated military operation to rescue four Salvadoran soldiers abducted in Haiti.
22 Oct 2026, 1:33 am
Pentagon extends Raytheon deal for missile defense radars
The Missile Defense Agency has extended Raytheon’s contract to operate and maintain the U.S. military’s AN/TPY-2 missile defense radars for two more years, adding $394 million to the deal and lifting its ceiling to nearly $3 billion, the Department of War announced. The sole-source modification raises the maximum value of the contract from about $2.6 […]…
22 Oct 2026, 1:30 am
How Arab parties could hold critical balance of power in Israeli election
Disaffection has often driven down turnout among Arab Israelis, but there is a strong push to get rid of the right-wing governing coalition.
22 Oct 2026, 1:30 am
British submarine hunters delayed by Norway frigate sale
The Royal Navy will not meet its requirement for eight frigates fitted with the Sonar 2087 towed array until 2037 if two Type 26 frigates being built for Britain are sold to Norway, and the government appears to have taken a conscious decision to prioritise defence exports over sovereign capability, according to a report by the Defence Committee. The committee, chaired by Tan Dhesi, the Labour member for Slough, published its findings following an inquiry that took…
22 Oct 2026, 1:29 am
Turning Point UK CEO Jack Ross Suspended After Undercover Investigation Into £50,000 Murder-for-Hire Claims
An investigation published by Al Jazeera's Investigative Unit on 21 October 2026 alleges that Turning Point UK (TPUK) chief executive Jack Ross discussed arranging violent attacks for payment and introduced an undercover reporter to Allan Nesbitt, a convicted criminal whom the broadcaster identifies as a member of the Ulster Volunteer Force (UVF), a proscribed loyalist paramilitary organisation. Related Articles Two RAF Fairford Suspects Rearrested as Counter-Terror…
22 Oct 2026, 1:28 am
Taylor Swift Says George Strait's 'Awesome' Sense of Humour 'Should Be Known', Reveals Why Shania Twain Made Her Cry
Taylor Swift has recalled George Strait's understated sense of humour and the emotional moment Shania Twain told her she was doing a great job. The singer shared both memories in a MySpace post after the 2008 Country Music Association (CMA) Awards. In an article published on 21 October 2026, American Songwriter revisited Swift's account of meeting the two country music stars early in her career. Related Articles Shawn Kilums Alligator Sexual Abuse Rumour Debunked Af…
22 Oct 2026, 1:28 am
London Green councillors encourage people 'inspired by the protests in France' to join demonstration
London Green councillors have encouraged Britons "inspired by the protests in France" to join a demonstration in the capital.France has been swept by violent unrest, with around 2,400 rioters arrested and hundreds more injured.Scenes of a historic city hall enveloped in flame, shattered bus stops, and devastated vehicles have stoked fears that similar unrest could hit the UK.And on Sunday, the Hackney Greens shared an image urging those "inspired" by French chaos to…
22 Oct 2026, 1:28 am
U.S. Navy pays Johns Hopkins to find its subs’ weak spots
The U.S. Navy has hired the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory to look for weaknesses that adversaries could exploit against American submarines and other assets used in subsea and seabed warfare, under a contract worth up to $47.7 million announced by the Department of War on Oct. 21. The laboratory in Laurel, Maryland, will […]…
22 Oct 2026, 1:22 am
India news: CJP leaders Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka released from Tihar Jail
The two Cockroach Janta Party leaders were released after pledging not to call for protests at Delhi's Jantar Mantar amid demonstrations demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation. DW has more.
22 Oct 2026, 1:20 am
TV tonight: Leo Reich’s new London sitcom especially for gen z
It’s the first episode of this relatable mid-20s-houseshare comedy. Plus: will Paul McCartney take the Mercury prize? Here’s what to watch this evening10.05pm, Channel 4 Comedian Leo Reich has created the great British sitcom for generation Z. “It just feels like everything is over,” says 23-year-old unemployed Ethan, rather unbearably, as he and his best mates from uni, Abi (Emily Fairn) and Sam (Olive Gray), leave their shared house. As they bounce aro…
22 Oct 2026, 1:17 am
Airbnb guests freed from chores involving ‘significant effort’ under new global rules
Accommodation platform acts after long-standing guest complaints over doing dishes, taking out rubbish and stripping bedsAirbnb hosts will no longer be able to ask guests to strip beds or wash dishes under the accommodation platform’s new rules.The changes, which apply to Airbnb reservations covered by the platform’s global policy, including bookings in Australia, will come into effect on 20 November and limit chores imposed on guests. Continue reading...
22 Oct 2026, 1:16 am
DHS Cleared To Test Military Heat Ray Shelved in Afghanistan Over Fears It Could Burn Migrants
The Pentagon has cleared the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to test a military heat ray on the US-Mexico border, reviving a weapon that Homeland Security rejected in 2018 when officials considered using it against migrants crossing into the country. Related Articles US Orders DeepSeek Off Government Systems — Including Third-Party Tools Built on ItElite Soldier Was Killed by a Reptilian Alien During Secret Underground Battle, Ex-US Army Sniper ClaimsICE Rej…
22 Oct 2026, 1:16 am
Drinking tea could lower your risk of stroke, but only if it’s not too hot
Drinking tea three or more times a week is linked to an 11% lower risk of vascular disease, such as stroke or heart attack, a new study suggests. However, burning hot tea was linked to the opposite effect: a 16% increase in vascular disease risk.
22 Oct 2026, 1:14 am
Vickery's journey from World Cup winner to bodybuilder at 50
Why England Rugby World Cup winner Phil Vickery has started entering bodybuilding competitions at the age of 50.
22 Oct 2026, 1:05 am
Final shortlist for UK City of Culture 2029 revealed
The final shortlist for the 2029 UK City of Culture has been revealed.Blackpool, Milton Keynes, Sheffield, and Wrexham are the four contenders, all vying for Government recognition.All four contenders will receive at least £125,000 to take their bid forward, the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) said.The cities now have a chance to win the title and a prize of £10million, the Government added. TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say As part of their bid…
22 Oct 2026, 1:04 am
Comcast Workers Face Job-Cut Uncertainty as Restructuring Plans Emerge
Comcast is reportedly preparing to cut a significant number of jobs across its cable television, broadband and wireless divisions, with official announcements potentially coming within weeks, according to reports. Related Articles Why Are BBC Three and BBC Scotland Being Shut Down? Inside the BBC's £500M Cost-Cutting PlanNetflix Swings the Axe on 1,000 Jobs as YouTube and TikTok Threaten Its Grip on Viewers'Four People's Work for Three': Royal Mail DM26 Plan Drives…
22 Oct 2026, 1:03 am
UK working to identify exposure after global cyber-security warning
Governments and companies are scrambling to protect their websites, as Amazon says it experienced attacks before the warning was made public.
22 Oct 2026, 1:01 am
GB News Daily Reflection - Thursday 22nd October 2026
In today's reflection, we consider how Jesus' teachings can guide us in these politically fractious times. The gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke tell of the Pharisees and the Herodians asking Jesus, "Is it lawful to pay taxes to Ceaser or not?" If Jesus said "yes," he would be seen as a collaborator with the oppressive regime. If he said no, he's a rebel against the empire". In response, Jesus asked for a Roman coin (a denarius), pointed out the image and inscriptio…
22 Oct 2026, 1:01 am
Dame Judi Dench: 'I can't do a play, a film or read any more'
Dame Judi Dench tells BBC Radio 4's Today programme about how her eye condition has affected her life.
22 Oct 2026, 1:00 am
El-Sayed in face-off against rival Rogers for Michigan Senate seat
El-Sayed in face-off against rival Rogers for Michigan Senate seat…
22 Oct 2026, 1:00 am
No new Light Gun barrels planned, Pollard tells MPs
There is no current requirement for the procurement of new 105mm artillery barrels for the Light Gun, and consequently no plans to restore domestic production capacity or to deliver British-designed barrels from Sheffield, according to an answer given in Parliament. Ben Obese-Jecty, the Conservative member for Huntingdon, asked by when the Secretary of State will have restored domestic production capacity and the delivery of British-designed 105mm artillery barrels…
22 Oct 2026, 1:00 am
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OCTOBER 22 IS INTERNATIONAL CAPSLOCK DAY!!! EVERY YEAR WE GET TOGETHER AND MAKE SALMON FOR TOAST, EVERY YEAR WE GET A CROCKETY BLOAT, EVERY YEAR WE GET DRUNK ON THE DOCKS, AND EVERY YEAR WE HAVE SEX WITH OUR CAPSLOCKS ON!11!HIS IS A SPECIAL DAY IN MY FAMILY!!1 MY MOTHER WHO WAS A TYPIST IN WWII ALWAYS TYPED WITH CAPLSLOCK ON AND CONTINUED ALL HER LIFE!1 ME TOO!!1 >^..^…
22 Oct 2026, 1:00 am
Latest news bulletin | October 22nd, 2026 – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 22nd, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
22 Oct 2026, 1:00 am
Residences, shower spas and private lofts: The most luxurious airline experiences ranked
Think luxury travel is all about the seat? A new ranking of the ‘most outrageous’ luxury airline experiences has found that not all perks begin at takeoff……
22 Oct 2026, 1:00 am
Rachel Roddy’s recipe for chicken with citrus and oregano | A kitchen in Rome
This dish of chicken in a lipsmacking citrus and oregano sauce has been handed down through many generations of Roman restaurateursIf you look through the window of Piatto Romano between 10am and midday, there will almost certainly be two, maybe three people at the round table trimming vegetables: chicory, artichokes, poppy greens, amaranth. After midday, the crates and trimmings will have been cleared away and the table will now be home to trays of bright-green boi…
22 Oct 2026, 1:00 am
Marine Le Pen vs Alice Weidel: How the far right wants to reshape the EU
AfD leader Alice Weidel unveiled her EU vision in Strasbourg a week after Marine Le Pen did the same in Brussels. Both parties seek to reshape the bloc around national sovereignty but differ on fiscal policy, energy and the extent of reform.
22 Oct 2026, 1:00 am
AI firms say UK has a year to head off datacentre protests before construction is threatened
Exclusive: Nvidia, Microsoft and Cisco taskforce urges ministers to offer areas greater benefits from tech infrastructure amid fears of US-style oppositionAI companies have told ministers they have 12 months to head off public opposition to datacentres in the UK or risk US-style protests that could threaten their construction.Successive dry summers and rising energy bills are increasing public scrutiny of plans for the huge computer warehouses that are used to train…
22 Oct 2026, 1:00 am
Thursday news quiz: Liz is absurd, Apu finds words and a bloke steals a bird
Test yourself on topical news trivia, pop culture and general knowledge every Thursday. How will you fare?The Thursday quiz is aware of standard international units of time, such as the Liz Truss (49 days) and the Scaramucci (11 days). Now a new unit of measurement has entered the chat: the Zacharia (five days). But whatever arbitrary length of time the world invents to measure chaos, political downfalls or social media meltdowns, the Thursday news quiz remains reso…
22 Oct 2026, 1:00 am
Strongmen like Trump would destroy the planet out of pure spite – and Brazil shows we’re all in peril | George Monbiot
If Flávio Bolsonaro is elected, Brazil’s ecosystems will face collapse. The ruling class would rather burn the world than share it with the poor However grim the trajectory might seem, I’ve always believed that sense will ultimately prevail. As the great perils of dismantling the living world become increasingly obvious, even the most rapacious exploiters must come round. Nobody wants to live on a dead planet, do they?There are – or were – signs that this…
22 Oct 2026, 1:00 am
‘This isn’t greenwashing’: thousands of butterflies surprise experts on restored West Sussex farmland
Rare small blues and dingy skippers among species found on former wheatfields two years after start of transformation under commercial nature projectAn “amazing” abundance of 5,290 butterflies, including rare small blues and dingy skippers, has appeared on land that was barren wheatfields just two years ago.The speed with which nature has bounced back at Halnaker Hill farm in West Sussex has surprised experts after 133 hectares (330 acres) of intensively farmed…
22 Oct 2026, 12:57 am
Ukraine, Russia trade strikes after Witkoff talks
Soon after Putin and Zelenskyy expressed willingness to resume US-mediated talks, Russia and Ukraine traded major attacks on each other's capitals.
22 Oct 2026, 12:52 am
Florida Cop Allegedly Took Dead Man's Identity and Home After Welfare Check, Then Sought $214K for Repairs
A Florida police officer who attended a welfare check is accused of taking possession of the deceased resident's home and using his identity to obtain building permits, before seeking reimbursement for renovations. Related Articles Atlanta Pastor Says $89,000 Mercedes Was Repossessed Despite Timely Payments, Dealer Also Claims FraudErik von Detten Lawsuit Explained: Disney Star Accused of Exploiting 97-Year-Old Man and Wife in $2.1M Gold Coin DealFlorida Man Who Ran…
22 Oct 2026, 12:52 am
Anthropic launches Claude Duet to run business tasks between check-ins
Claire Vo wanted to take their kids to a Warriors game against the Pacers. The noon start made it possible. On the way to dinner, they had software looking for tickets, but the wait grew long enough that they forgot about the search.The software was Claude Duet.Anthropic opened a research preview of Duet on October 21 for professionals and small-business owners who want work handled between check-ins. It monitors connected accounts and prepares tasks for approval, d…
22 Oct 2026, 12:48 am
Jeffrey Epstein's Longtime Lawyer and Accountant Sued as New Mexico Seeks to Block Up to $75M in Payouts
New Mexico prosecutors sought to block up to $75 million (£56 million) in estate payouts to Jeffrey Epstein's longtime lawyer and accountant in a civil lawsuit filed on Wednesday. Related Articles Pennsylvania Boss Stabbed to Death in Office, Coworker With Three Child Sex Crime Convictions Charged With MurderMassive FDA Toothpaste Recall: 4.3 Million Tubes Including Children's Products Pulled Over Safety RisksJapan and US Deploy Missile Systems Near Taiwan During D…
22 Oct 2026, 12:45 am
North Korea to resume propaganda broadcasts, South Korea urges dialogue
Pyongyang plans to resume broadcasting anti-South Korea propaganda along the armed border.
22 Oct 2026, 12:42 am
Donald Trump's Golf Invitation Gets Brutal Rejection From Iron Maiden's Nicko McBrain Who Says His 'Cronies' Belong in Jail
Iron Maiden drummer Nicko McBrain has revealed that he rejected an invitation to play golf with US President Donald Trump, before delivering a blistering attack on the president and his administration. The heavy metal legend, who lives in Florida, did not hold back when discussing Trump's leadership, declaring that the president and his 'cronies' should be put behind bars. Related Articles MAGA Influencer Reveals He Is 'So Done With the GOP' After Donald Trump Break…
22 Oct 2026, 12:40 am
El Paso Councillors Seek ICE Camp's Closure After Deaths and Reported Medical Neglect
Enforced disappearance, cruel, degrading and inhumane treatment, excessive use of force, life-threatening medical neglect and barriers to legal representation—these are just some of the issues that two El Paso Council members raised in seeking the closure of the city's Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facility. Related Articles ICE Ends Reporting of Detainee Deaths After Release as Custody Deaths RiseCover-Up Claims Erupt As ICE Stops Reporting…
22 Oct 2026, 12:38 am
REA connects AI agents to reverse engineering tools as stars hit 350,000
REA, which gives AI agents built-in software inspectors and access to native analysis tools, had roughly 350,000 GitHub stars as of October 20, 2026. The repository supports reverse engineering, examining software without its original source code. Its static JavaScript and .NET inspectors need no native analysis engine. Stars measure attention, with no corresponding active-user count.Release 6.7.0, published October 18, 2026 UTC, includes the changes from 6.6.0, whi…
22 Oct 2026, 12:37 am
Chris Pratt Confirms Star-Lord Will Return to the MCU, Says ‘Hard Action’ Has Been Taken to Make It Happen
Good news, “Guardians of the Galaxy” fans. Chris Pratt, who has played superhero Star-Lord across six films, recently confirmed that his character will return to the MCU and that the studio has already taken “hard action” to make it happen. “I have a great relationship with Kevin [Feige] and Lou [D’Esposito], and there have been […]…
22 Oct 2026, 12:36 am
PHP Fixes a Memory Bug Flagged in 2024 After AI Turned It Into a Working Exploit
On Aug. 11, 2026, Thai Duong, chief executive of the security firm Calif, called Volker Dusch, the PHP Foundation’s AI Security Engineer in Residence. A researcher had found a way to take over servers running PHP. “Oh God, what are we doing now?” Dusch recalled thinking. “And then you calm down, you let the adrenaline flow through, and you get to fixing,” he said.The root cause was already known. Calif’s Aug. 11 remote code execution report had the same…
22 Oct 2026, 12:36 am
Brazil’s Bolsonaro challenges Lula to expand release of personal records
Right-wing presidential candidate says he will release personal records if his opponent Lula meets his conditions.
22 Oct 2026, 12:35 am
Shares in this data centre company are down 40% as investors lose faith in the AI story
For two decades, data centres were relatively safe, lucrative real estate investments. They attracted investors because they served as digital infrastructure — the essential plumbing that keeps the internet running. The growth of artificial intelligence (AI) and its increased demands on computing power has meant data centre builders are in a race to build out sufficient supply. But in the past two weeks, investors have started to have genuine concerns about the…
22 Oct 2026, 12:33 am
AI routers like OpenRouter will soon need OpenAI’s permission to sell GPT models
OpenAI is about to start deciding who gets to resell its AI. In updated Usage Policies that take effect on November 20, any service that lets other people “directly access OpenAI models” will first need the company’s “prior review and approval”. In a blog post on Wednesday, OpenAI said the rule covers “model routers or AI gateways”, the services developers use to reach GPT-6 Astra and hundreds of rival models through a single account.
22 Oct 2026, 12:30 am
British warship should ‘stand up’ to Russia in north
The government should prepare options for a British state-owned vessel to transit the Northern Sea Route in support of international freedom of navigation rights, according to a report by the Defence Committee. The committee, chaired by Tan Dhesi, the Labour member for Slough, sets out concern that Russia may seek to turn its control of the route into a de facto monopoly as it becomes more accessible. Dhesi said: “The High North poses a major strategic challenge f…
22 Oct 2026, 12:30 am
Mike Rogers' Alleged Leaked Audio Reveals He Opposed Epstein Files Vote Fearing Jet Passengers' Lives Could Be Ruined
A recording circulating online as alleged leaked audio has revived controversy over Republican Mike Rogers' opposition to a House vote on the Jeffrey Epstein files, revealing his fears that exposing people who travelled aboard the convicted sex offender's private jet could destroy innocent lives. Related Articles 'One Isn't Bad, Right?': JD Vance Cracks Border Joke as Epstein Heckler Erupts'Release the Epstein Files': JD Vance Faces Heckler Demanding Trump Release R…
22 Oct 2026, 12:30 am
Canada unveils $6.2bn plan to shield manufacturers as Trump trade tariffs bite
Prime Minister Mark Carney said the Trump tariffs make both US and Canadian industries weaker and reduce choice for households in both countries.
22 Oct 2026, 12:30 am
Country diary: From Mexico’s Day of the Dead to a Shropshire allotment | Paul Evans
The Marches, Shropshire: Symbolically a flower of the ancestor-honouring Mexican festival, the dahlia appeals to the British gardener’s appetite for the spectacularGardeners are a deviant lot. Despite our passion for wildlife gardening and the drive to be sustained by, and share, our own fruit and veg, our appetite for novelty, aberrancy and even the spectacularly monstrous is insatiable.Take a look at this. The flower is the size of a plate and the brightest oran…