23 Oct 2026, 3:11 am
Berta López Domènech, an analyst at the European Policy Centre, said this is the first time an alternative to Serbia’s current leader, Aleksandar Vučić, has “real options” ahead of Sunday’s snap elections.
23 Oct 2026, 3:00 am
From chocolate bars to toothpaste, everyday products are getting smaller while prices stay the same. Known as “shrinkflation,” this is making groceries increasingly expensive for Europeans, who end up paying the same for less.
23 Oct 2026, 3:00 am
Tracing and claims activity has brought 11,201 previously unclaimed armed forces pensions into payment, with a total value of £29,446,443, according to an answer given in Parliament. Ian Roome, the Liberal Democrat member for North Devon, asked the Secretary of State for Defence what progress his department had made on expanding communications to better reach those with unclaimed and deferred armed forces pensions. Calvin Bailey, the Minister for Veterans and Peopl…
23 Oct 2026, 3:00 am
Donald Trump demanded Ilhan Omar's resignation from Congress in a Truth Social post on Thursday, 22 October 2026, citing unsubstantiated allegations that she entered office under a false name and married her brother. Related Articles Texas Mom Accused of Leaving Newborn Face-Down in Motel Bath for 30 Minutes, Boyfriend Allegedly Dumped BodyRetired Decorator Becomes Millionaire as $400 Pokémon Set Sells for $100,500, Collection Fetches $2.1 MillionDolly Parton's Sis…
23 Oct 2026, 3:00 am
Viral pleas for punters to stop yapping have divided clubland. With ketamine and social media also altering behaviour, DJs and dancers weigh in on how sacred a space the club should beTowards the end of summer, a debate began raging in clubland, kick-started by an Instagram post from the esteemed DJ Jane Fitz. Ahead of the Houghton festival, where she is a regular fixture, she posted a request asking people to stop chatting so much during DJ sets.“What I wrote was…
23 Oct 2026, 3:00 am
Take a selfie to see how healthy you are: the idea is enticing and this new research is promising. But so many factors have been ignoredThe idea that a single selfie could predict how long someone with cancer may live sounds like an incredible breakthrough. AI is getting better at spotting patterns in medical data, but can it be used to reliably predict what will happen to an individual patient? I asked a clinical colleague what she thought about the recent headline…
23 Oct 2026, 3:00 am
Case filed in 2022 by patient unable to afford medicine leads to cap on drug prices for millions who face ruin if diagnosedThe Indian government has moved to reduce the price of cancer drugs after a retired bank clerk took her case to the supreme court.From next month, 137 cancer drugs in India will be cheaper as the government tries to tackle the tragedy of poorer patients either forgoing treatment, selling land or falling into debt to meet the high cost of some me…
23 Oct 2026, 3:00 am
Houdini-style thrills, Marvel-style set pieces and relentless twists? The stakes are higher than ever in the hit crime series – but beneath the action, it asks some big questions Something strange has happened with Lupin. Two years after the French jewel heist thriller’s third season aired, its series one plotline played out in real life, in the form of a global news story turned viral sensation. The Louvre heist of 2025 happened by day – while Lupin’s main…
23 Oct 2026, 3:00 am
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23 Oct 2026, 3:00 am
From a charismatic Formula 1 racing legend to a brilliant but flawed soccer god to a troubled, tragic singer, Academy Award-winning docmaker Asif Kapadia has made a career out of telling the stories of larger-than-life figures. But when it comes to his “dream job,” it was a group of “ordinary people” in their seventies who […]…
23 Oct 2026, 3:00 am
“The Notebook” musical is coming to London’s West End. The show, based on Nicholas Sparks’ bestselling novel and subsequent hit film starring Rachel McAdams and Ryan Gosling, will be the first production at the newly renamed Judi Dench Theatre (previously the Shaftesbury Theatre). With music and lyrics by “You and I” singer-songwriter Ingrid Michaelson and […]…
23 Oct 2026, 2:59 am
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsConsumer confidence in the UK has fallen at the fastest rate outside the Covid pandemic since the 2016 Brexit vote as the escalating economic damage from the war in the Middle East hits Britain.With less than a week before John Healey’s first budget, the latest barometer from the data company GfK indicated confidence plunged by 11 percentage points in October to -24 amid pressure on consumers from the risin…
23 Oct 2026, 2:57 am
L3Harris Technologies says it supplies the power distribution systems and universal modular masts on every Virginia-class submarine in the U.S. Navy fleet, and the company is now carrying that work into the Columbia-class ballistic missile submarine program while preparing for the heavier electrical loads expected from directed energy weapons and other new naval systems. The […]…
23 Oct 2026, 2:52 am
A controversial Irish ad sparked backlash for appearing to suggest that even grandparents should respect their grandchildren's wishes before showing affection. It was taken down from social media following widespread criticism. Related Articles Is Sydney Sweeney Marilyn Monroe's 9th Cousin? Family Link Revealed Amid Controversial $2 Billion Novig AdConverse Users Burn and Cut up Their 'All Star' Shoes in Boycott Over Controversial Ad Likened to KKK ImagerySavage X F…
23 Oct 2026, 2:48 am
An Irish advertisement encouraging children to set boundaries with their grandparents has sparked controversy after a viral video accused authorities of discouraging family affection. Related Articles GOP Ads Against Talarico Face Conservative Parent Pushback for Bringing Transgender Issues Into Family TV TimeSydney Sweeney Faces Backlash as SYRN Lingerie Ad Gives Child Character Cindy Lou Who a Provocative Makeover'She Definitely Knew': Couple Blasted After Video S…
23 Oct 2026, 2:47 am
The assurance from the National Energy System Operator comes amid concern from its engineers about their ability to ensure adequate supply.
23 Oct 2026, 2:45 am
The U.S. Army has started flight testing four MQ-8C Fire Scout unmanned helicopters that the U.S. Navy was retiring, turning aircraft headed for long-term storage into flying testbeds for Army sensors and saving the Army just over $70 million in procurement costs. The Army’s Redstone Test Center at Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, received the four aircraft […]…
23 Oct 2026, 2:42 am
An escort alleges in The CLOSETocracy, a documentary released on Thursday, that the late US Senator Lindsey Graham questioned whether he was 17 during an alleged paid sexual encounter in Arizona in 2001. Related Articles Former Pastor and Girls' Soccer Coach Sentenced to Eight Years for Raping Child Under 15 and Abusing One Under 13Texas Mom Accused of Leaving Newborn Face-Down in Motel Bath for 30 Minutes, Boyfriend Allegedly Dumped BodyJeffrey Epstein's Longtime L…
23 Oct 2026, 2:40 am
A Typhoon uncrewed surface vessel built by California-based Splash Industries demonstrated naval interception during a drone demonstration at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, on Oct. 21, 2026, as part of the Keen Sword 27 exercise between U.S. forces and the Japan Self-Defense Forces. The demonstration put the small, fast drone boat through an intercept […]…
23 Oct 2026, 2:35 am
A private island, a log cabin and Canada next door: in 2005, Bavarian Matthias R. won this unusual prize. Twenty years on, he wants to sell, as wild land needs upkeep and it is a long way to travel for a short holiday.
23 Oct 2026, 2:34 am
The U.S. Navy is buying one more AN/SPN-50 shipboard air traffic control radar from Saab under a $14.3 million contract option, adding to a growing fleet of new radars that track and guide aircraft around aircraft carriers and amphibious assault ships. Naval Air Systems Command at Patuxent River, Maryland, exercised the option on Saab Inc.’s […]…
23 Oct 2026, 2:31 am
The U.S. Air Force has raised the ceiling on Raytheon’s life cycle support contract for the GBU-53/B StormBreaker, also known as the Small Diameter Bomb II, by $350 million, bringing the total potential value of the deal to $950 million. The modification lifts the contract from $600 million and extends work at Raytheon’s plant in […]…
23 Oct 2026, 2:29 am
Donald Trump has promised not to strike Iran before the US midterm elections on 3 November. Yet the Pentagon and Israel's military have already drawn up plans for a short, intense round of attacks after the vote. The New York Times reported the plans on Wednesday, citing US officials. Related Articles Donald Trump Claims He Already Won Midterms 'In a Landslide' While Issuing a Bizarre Houthi WarningDonald Trump Rejects Claims Russia and China Are Aiding Iran and Ins…
23 Oct 2026, 2:29 am
An Arizona mother is seeking action against an emergency doctor after her 18-month-old son was declared dead following a swimming pool accident, then discovered breathing in a hospital morgue more than five hours later. The case has raised questions about medical procedures at Mercy Gilbert Medical Center and prompted police to refer the matter to state authorities. Related Articles Texas Mom Accused of Leaving Newborn Face-Down in Motel Bath for 30 Minutes, Boyfrie…
23 Oct 2026, 2:28 am
Donald Trump isn't on the ballot this November, but the midterms could change the final two years of his presidency.
23 Oct 2026, 2:26 am
BBC Scotland's Tom English reviews another frustrating night in Europe for the Scottish champions.
23 Oct 2026, 2:24 am
The U.S. Army has awarded Longbow LLC a $419.6 million contract to supply fire control radar systems and post-production support for the AH-64 Apache attack helicopter, keeping work on the Apache’s distinctive mast-mounted radar going into the next decade. The contract, announced on Oct. 22, 2026, covers the AH-64D and AH-64E versions of the helicopter […]…
23 Oct 2026, 2:24 am
Britons are braced for harsh weather as Storm Austen, the first named storm of the season, sweeps through the UK with gusts of up to 80mph. The Met Office has issued an amber warning for wind, covering Cornwall, Devon and the Isles of Scilly, indicating a "danger to life".Forecasters have also issued a yellow warning for wind across a large area of south west England and Wales, running from 10pm on Thursday through to 5pm on Friday – with gusts predicted to reach…
23 Oct 2026, 2:15 am
Good morning. I’m Mared Gwyn. In this Friday edition: Ursula von der Leyen is set to become a headline act at Hungary’s 1956 revolution commemoration, and Europeans grapple with Trump’s “terrifying” Ukraine approach.
23 Oct 2026, 2:15 am
An 18-year-old woman has died after falling from a moving amusement ride at a festival in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Disturbing footage shared online appears to show the shoulder restraint above her lifting moments before the fatal fall. Related Articles Six Flags Goliath Rider's Fatal Fall Allegedly Captured in Souvenir Photo, Witness Says Victim 'Hit the Car' Three Times'We Saw Him Fall': Eyewitnesses Describe Terrifying Moment As Teen Plunges 50 Feet After Leaving D…
23 Oct 2026, 2:14 am
Little-known San Francisco start-up Marathon Fusion says it has turned mercury into stable gold at ten times the rate of CERN's record, raising a question that has haunted the diamond trade: could lab-made gold one day sink the price of the mined metal?
23 Oct 2026, 2:11 am
Support crucial from 47-nation AFC's president, who was critic of Gianni Infantino over failed private investment plan.
23 Oct 2026, 2:11 am
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick is under growing pressure, but club legend Wayne Rooney takes aim at players.
23 Oct 2026, 2:08 am
Dakota Johnson and Machine Gun Kelly, known professionally as MGK, have fuelled fresh romance rumours after being spotted leaving a Los Angeles recording studio together following a late-night session. The sighting was followed by a report that the pair are in the 'dating phase' but are not yet ready to make their relationship official. Related Articles Are Dakota Johnson and MGK Dating? Pair Fuel Romance Rumours After Hours Together at Taylor Swift's NYC ApartmentD…
23 Oct 2026, 2:05 am
After 17 years, Gosling and Zach Shields are reviving their rock duo.
23 Oct 2026, 2:02 am
Al Jazeera interviews Fatih Birol in Berlin as the Iran war disrupts global energy supplies.
23 Oct 2026, 2:01 am
France is bracing for another weekend of protests after last week’s demonstrations turned violent, as the government faces pressure to restore order. Meanwhile, EU leaders visit Hungary amid hopes of a reset in relations, while Serbia’s snap election puts President Aleksandar Vučić under pressure.
23 Oct 2026, 2:00 am
European Parliament’s point man on Canada, Tobias Cremer, told Euronews that the planned “associate membership” should include an institutional framework formalising closer ties between the EU and Canada.
23 Oct 2026, 2:00 am
The Ministry of Defence has issued no guidance to members of the Defence Universities Alliance on how to handle campus protests over their membership or wider links with the defence sector, and has attached no conditions on protest management or reputational protection, according to answers given in Parliament. Jeremy Corbyn, the Your Party member for Islington North, tabled two questions, asking what guidance is issued to universities as part of the alliance on han…
23 Oct 2026, 2:00 am
The Knesset is up for grabs next week and the Arab community is desperate to topple the far-right ruling coalitionAs the sun set over the town of Kfar Qasim, Palestinian citizens of Israel gathered over hot knafeh pastries and shots of strong cardamom-laced coffee to hear an urgent pitch for their votes.Palestinians make up about 20% of Israel’s population and their votes are likely to be critical to efforts to unseat Benjamin Netanyahu and his far-right coalition…
23 Oct 2026, 2:00 am
The former Scottish first minister writes of his in-laws’ plight and the tragedy of those who weren’t so luckyA week into Israel’s bombing of Gaza in 2023, which followed Hamas’s deadly terrorist attack on Israel, Scotland’s then first minister Humza Yousaf received a text from his mother-in-law, Elizabeth. “Humza, I think we are about to die. I need you to promise me that you will take care of my girls.”Elizabeth, a retired nurse from Dundee, and he…
23 Oct 2026, 2:00 am
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23 Oct 2026, 2:00 am
As world leaders struggle to meet deadlines to halt nature loss set four years ago, a rare leopard in host country Armenia offers a symbol of what is at stakeDon’t get Down to Earth delivered to your inbox? Sign up hereThe Armenian capital Yerevan is chock-a-block right now with officials, scientists and environmentalists from all over the world gathering for Cop17. Everyone is here to try to rescue a historic deal to end the destruction of nature.The pressure…
23 Oct 2026, 2:00 am
Biggest Apple smartwatch gets better health tracking and new readiness tools with a battery and chip boost in preparation for controversial audio AIAs the Ultra enters its fourth year as Apple’s biggest and beefiest smartwatch it gets the best kind of spec upgrade – longer battery life – while waiting for something potentially more transformative.That’s because several of the key features announced as part of Apple’s new smartwatch lineup for 2026 have yet…
23 Oct 2026, 1:56 am
The cycle of doom that has engulfed every Manchester United manager since Sir Alex Ferguson now has Michael Carrick in its unforgiving grip, writes Phil McNulty.
23 Oct 2026, 1:55 am
A vehicle stop involving US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in northwest Harris County, Texas, ended in a collision on Thursday, 22 October, leaving a Mexican national hospitalised and in federal custody. Related Articles Mexico Demands Full Probe Into Mexican's Death in ICE Custody; US Senator Blasts Agency as 'Out of Control'Daughter Says Father Was Denied Medication Before ICE Custody Death; Agency Defends CareLong Beach Residents Block ICE Vehic…
23 Oct 2026, 1:54 am
A life-size installation depicting US President Donald Trump behind bars has drawn crowds in Tehran, where drivers and pedestrians stop to film the spectacle, honk their horns and shout at an actor playing the American leader. Related Articles MAGA Supporter in 'America First' Cap Caught Shaking His Head at Donald Trump's Rally ClaimsNaked Gold Trump Statue Appears in Strasbourg With Over 1,000 Mini Replicas Offered as 'Protest Tokens'Trump Faces Bipartisan Fury Aft…
23 Oct 2026, 1:54 am
An Eritrean rapist is back behind bars after he made a bizarre excuse for breaching the conditions of his sentence. Mebrahtom Abrha, of Grace Road, Ellesmere Port, was jailed for 10 years in 2016, with an additional five-year licence period, after he was convicted of rape in Toxteth, Merseyside. As part of the sentence, the 36-year-old was also placed on the Sex Offenders Register for life, with the requirement that he must notify the police of any bank accounts he…
23 Oct 2026, 1:53 am
Dog that hunts invasive sea creature named animal of the year. Sgiath is thought to be the United Kingdom's first sea squirt-hunting dog and has been trained to sniff out the marine pest.
23 Oct 2026, 1:52 am
Tom Skerritt, the beloved actor whose decades-long career was marked by roles in such films as "Top Gun," "A River Runs Through It" and "Alien," has died.
23 Oct 2026, 1:50 am
President Donald Trump on Thursday night invoked a federal law to invest up to $150 million to boost domestic gasoline and diesel fuel production.
23 Oct 2026, 1:37 am
Trump said that he did not want to comment on who called for capping Starshield for Ukraine, but that Musk had "put it back."…
23 Oct 2026, 1:33 am
Crude oil prices were on course to book a sharp weekly gain, with Brent crude on track for gains of about $6 per barrel and WTI registering a much more modest tick higher, from around $99 per barrel on Monday to over $100 earlier today. At the time of writing, Brent crude was trading at $114.00 per barrel, and West Texas Intermediate was changing hands for $100.40 per barrel, as hostilities in the Middle East remain front-page news for oil traders. The focus, howeve…
23 Oct 2026, 1:32 am
Some Ukrainian police officers demand bribes of $200 to $30,000 (about £150 to £22,500) from adult content creators, a lawyer who represents them says. Lesia Mykhalenko told the Kyiv Independent that officers use Ukraine's porn ban to extract money. A bill to end the ban still needs a final vote. Related Articles AI 'Undress' Apps Used to Target Austrian MEP and Dozens of Women in Politics as Calls for EU Action GrowKentucky Pastor Who Preached Family Values Faces…
23 Oct 2026, 1:29 am
Names are central to our identity, so what happens when that name is a source of ridicule? Research points to negative life outcomes, but some people learn to embrace unfortunate names.
23 Oct 2026, 1:28 am
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23 Oct 2026, 1:27 am
The Argentinian footballer has arrived in Oviedo with Antonela Roccuzzo, greeting hundreds of fans awaiting him. This Friday he will receive the 2026 Princess of Asturias Award for Sports.
23 Oct 2026, 1:26 am
Energy can be hard to find on Friday mornings, which is why The Register uses them to offer a fresh instalment of On Call – the reader-contributed column that shares your hopefully empowering tech support stories. This week, meet a reader we’ll Regomize as “Lachlan,” who told us he once did tech support for a senior exec who had a side hustle writing essays for Japanese university students attending UK universities. The exec asked Lachlan for help diagnosing…
23 Oct 2026, 1:22 am
Prosecutors say Atlanta rapper Shawty Dred's alleged SNAP food stamp scheme kept running until July 2026. That was about seven months after police seized 14 EBT cards from him. After the seizure, he had replacement cards sent to his store, the US Attorney's Office says. Related Articles Six Charged in Decade-Long Massachusetts Sham Marriage Scheme for Green Cards That Allegedly Generated $6 MillionPooh Shiesty's Album Came Out on Gucci Mane's Label, the Deal Prosecu…
23 Oct 2026, 1:17 am
The All Blacks have been hit by a brutal run of injuries ahead of November's Nations Championship, with 18 players suffering setbacks or facing recent fitness concerns. Dave Rennie has already lost six players for the northern tour. Several more are fighting to get fit. And some of the biggest names...
23 Oct 2026, 1:09 am
The UK government is turning to artificial intelligence and military aircraft to tackle rising wildfire risks, announcing a national plan that will give Royal Air Force Chinook helicopters and A400M transport aircraft a permanent firefighting role. Related Articles King Charles and Queen Camilla 'Greatly Shocked and Saddened' as Canadian Military Fire Kills Four'It's Not Script Kiddie Stuff': Hacker Reportedly Uses AI To Breach Corporate Sites for Just $50RAF Fairfo…
23 Oct 2026, 1:08 am
Did Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy spit near King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden after the latter allegedly failed to shake his hand? The viral video was shared by RT on X with the caption: 'Zelensky appears to spit toward [the] feet of Sweden's King Carl XVI Gustaf after the king refused to shake his hand.' Related Articles Sweden Builds Tiny Houses a 25-Year-Old Can Actually Afford, but There's a CatchEuropean Leaders Gather in Paris as Coalition Moves to Shie…
23 Oct 2026, 1:08 am
Rising energy prices added to inflation concerns as doubts over AI spending hit tech stocks; investors sought safety in US bonds, and France’s borrowing costs remained above 5%.
23 Oct 2026, 1:06 am
It was early 2014 and I was a sports editor for the first time. That's when I covered my first Sixers game.
23 Oct 2026, 1:05 am
The sequence is part of the latest Blue Planet series from Sir David Attenborough.
23 Oct 2026, 1:03 am
A retired decorator from Woking became a millionaire after his Pokémon cards fetched $2.1 million (£1.56 million) at Ewbank's in Send, Surrey, on 21 October, the auction house stated. Related Articles Former Pastor and Girls' Soccer Coach Sentenced to Eight Years for Raping Child Under 15 and Abusing One Under 13Jeffrey Epstein's Longtime Lawyer and Accountant Sued as New Mexico Seeks to Block Up to $75M in PayoutsTexas Mom Accused of Leaving Newborn Face-Down in…
23 Oct 2026, 1:02 am
Europe faced its ‘worst summer on record’ for heat deaths – with climate change responsible for two-thirds.
23 Oct 2026, 1:00 am
Kanishka Narayan tells the BBC that dealing with the technology requires not only regulation, but "building capability and capacity".
23 Oct 2026, 1:00 am
Around 280 companies from 33 countries gathered at Milipol Qatar, displaying drones, robots and AI systems. Exhibitors discussed changing security needs, while officials examined how to protect essential services and respond to cyberattacks and emergencies.
23 Oct 2026, 1:00 am
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 23rd, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
23 Oct 2026, 1:00 am
Ministers say the changes in regulations will reduce unnecessary bureaucracy.
23 Oct 2026, 1:00 am
The Ministry of Defence continues to monitor Babcock’s financial position and delivery performance on the Type 31 frigate programme and is working with the company to manage schedule risks, while declining to comment on the cumulative loss the firm has taken on the fixed-price contract, according to an answer given in Parliament. Ben Obese-Jecty, the Conservative member for Huntingdon, asked what information the department holds on the total cumulative loss sustai…
23 Oct 2026, 1:00 am
Trump’s pivot towards Putin has reignited fears that Washington is pushing Ukraine towards capitulation, regardless of the consequences. Alarmed, Europeans are scrambling to get the peace talks back on track.
23 Oct 2026, 1:00 am
The top spot went to Québec City, with only one European destination making the cut.
23 Oct 2026, 1:00 am
Det Con Linda Williams, a victim of serial abuser David Carrick, says she has no faith in the system.
23 Oct 2026, 1:00 am
Linda Williams was attacked by David Carrick, who was jailed in 2023 for sexual offences against 12 women.
23 Oct 2026, 1:00 am
Official forecasts show country will meet energy demand by paying high prices to secure importsGreat Britain is expected to pay some of the highest energy costs in Europe this winter as its reliance on imports to ensure a steady supply is forecast to deepen.Energy system operators have said the country will have enough gas and electricity to meet demand over the coldest months – in part because of paying higher market prices than neighbouring markets to secure imp…
23 Oct 2026, 1:00 am
Our economy needs it. The NHS needs it. And making foreign workers’ lives more miserable – as the home secretary plans to do – will undermine integrationMy mum’s carer was uncharacteristically late one morning. She didn’t want to say why at first, but it turned out she’d found her previous client – an elderly lady living all alone, with no family to visit – collapsed on the floor, barely alive. It was a lot to cope with for someone only in their earl…
23 Oct 2026, 1:00 am
The UK still imports 60% of its gas and, even with Jackdaw, its energy supply and resilience problems are not going awayAfter the overdue approval of the Jackdaw field in the North Sea, here comes a reminder that Britain still imports almost 60% of its gas and the stuff has to come from somewhere. We’re now doing a deal with Belgium to ensure enough supply can flow through a connecting pipeline this winter should a “low-probability but high-impact stress event…
23 Oct 2026, 1:00 am
Whip winter squash puree into a creamy filling and pipe direct into the heart of a cracking seasonal puddingAt this time of year, I aim to get as much pumpkin as I can into my meals, including desserts. If I’ve been organised, I’ll roast and puree some from scratch, but I seem always to have at least one tin of pumpkin puree to hand, which I can use quickly in anything from pumpkin pies to cookies and muffins. Here, it’s whipped into cream with some spices, th…
23 Oct 2026, 1:00 am
The Tories will push for a "national resilience" vote to ban solar farms from prime agricultural land, Shadow Environment Secretary Victoria Atkins has told GB News. Ms Atkins, who represents the largely rural seat of Louth & Horncastle in Lincolnshire, is bringing forward her first private members' bill since entering the House of Commons in 2015.During an appearance on Chopper's Political Podcast, Ms Atkins said: "I very much am against it [building solar panels o…
23 Oct 2026, 1:00 am
Protests and fringe violence expose sharp divide between marginalised and immigrant youth and those with greater prospectsMartina Miccichè was filming riot police kicking and beating a teenager with batons as they dragged him along Piazza del Duomo, the central Milan square hosting its cathedral, when she was struck by a flying object, causing a deep gash and bruising near her right eye.The journalist had joined hundreds of mostly young people marching through the…
23 Oct 2026, 1:00 am
An app and a camera phone are all that’s needed at more than 200 spots to help researchers monitor coastal areasThe shoreline changes with the weather. Tracking these changes over time is a labour-intensive task, and an army of citizen scientists with camera phones is a great asset.The CoastSnap project started in Australia in 2017 and has spread to beaches worldwide. You may have spotted the setup while out walking along the coast: a cradle to rest your phone on…
23 Oct 2026, 1:00 am
Exclusive: West Streeting says MoD in talks amid legal challenge by LGBT staff forced out of militaryWes Streeting is pursuing an out-of-court resolution to a legal battle over compensation for gay veterans who were forced to resign from the armed forces because of their sexuality.The defence secretary told the Guardian the Ministry of Defence was holding talks this week in the midst of a high court challenge over rules that blocked some veterans receiving £50,000…
23 Oct 2026, 1:00 am
Visa quotas, university fees and NHS surcharges remain sticking points ahead of post-Brexit negotiations next monthA deadline for a youth mobility scheme between the EU and the UK could be deferred by six months in a bid to ensure Andy Burnham has a successful “reset” summit on 20 November, diplomats have said.EU ambassadors in Brussels on Wednesday heard that the UK was still insisting on international tuition fees, quotas and an NHS surcharge for EU students.
23 Oct 2026, 1:00 am
Recently the [Chornobyl Family] got their hands on an ES-4001 control panel for a 1970s-era Soviet mainframe, with the intention to restore it to full working order. Not just because they’re really into cool old Soviet technology, but also because of the connection that this control panel holds to the Chernobyl nuclear accident that was so instrumental to the area in modern times. The Duga-1 computer room with what’s left of the ES-1060 mainframe. (Credit: Chorn…
23 Oct 2026, 12:54 am
Virginia state Senator Louise Lucas, 82, surrendered to federal authorities on Thursday after a grand jury indicted her with two daughters and a grandson, accusing the family of running a $4.5 million (£3.4 million) marijuana ring from her Portsmouth store. Related Articles Rapper Who Burned Cash in Viral Videos Arrested in $42M Food Stamp Fraud CrackdownSix Charged in Decade-Long Massachusetts Sham Marriage Scheme for Green Cards That Allegedly Generated $6 Millio…
23 Oct 2026, 12:54 am
Governments claim to protect public health while failing to tackle fossil fuel dependence, as new research by the Global Climate and Health Alliance exposes a gap between climate rhetoric and action.
23 Oct 2026, 12:49 am
Credit: United NationsBy Thalif DeenUNITED NATIONS, Oct 23 2026 (IPS) The international day for the eradication of poverty, commemorated last week, was a grim reminder that the UN will not achieve its highly-ambitious target of helping eradicate extreme poverty—”in all its forms”– by 2030. According to Secretary-General Antonio Guterres eradicating poverty by 2030 requires urgent political will, massive investments, and a commitment to justice rather than c…
23 Oct 2026, 12:47 am
Australia’s biggest renewable energy project, the “Snowy 2.0” hydro scheme in New South Wales, is now expected to cost up to A$25 billion – more than 12 times the original figure, an official new report has confirmed. Snowy 2.0 also won’t be completed until late 2029. This is eight years after the initial projection announced by then-Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull in 2017. Its anticipated price tag was just $2 billion then, though there was no business…
23 Oct 2026, 12:46 am
Indian pilgrims have been caught up in flight disruptions in Saudi Arabia amid escalating Houthi attacks. The government says it is working to arrange their return. DW has the latest.