Iran
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Sainsbury’s boss delivers warning to government ahead of Budget
Sainsbury’s said it saw shoppers buying greater volumes of products this year
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Venezuela claims to have 300 billion barrels of oil in the ground. But experts say that's a stretch
One figure sets Venezuela apart from the rest of the world: 303 billion barrels of so-called proven oil reserves
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Argentina’s president rules out military action over Falkland Islands
Milei’s remarks mark first time he has ruled out military intervention on the territory since Trump said he would review US support for British sovereignty
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Asian shares retreat after strong profits lead a rally on Wall Street
Asian shares and U.S. futures are broadly lower after U.S. stocks climbed, lifted by strong profit reports from SpaceX, Capital One Financial and other big companies
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17 Russian trawlers logged mapping undersea cables connecting the US and Europe — over 500 incidents of Russian vessels loitering over critical communications cables reported in under 5 years
The Russians are apparently scouting the exact locations of this critical infrastructure.
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Israel using US-made electroshock weapons on Palestinian detainees
An American company is still supplying Taser weapons linked to prisoner abuse by Israeli forces
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Sainsbury’s improves profit outlook as grocery sales grow
But boss Simon Roberts stressed that ‘many households are finding things tough at the moment’ amid pressure on consumer budgets.
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Trump’s war and tariffs have battered Alaska. A pro-oil Democrat could flip the key Senate seat
Democrats believe circumstances have aligned for them to win a slew of competitive elections in the state
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Iran says 7 oil tankers are on fire or damaged in a key strait as fears grow of a return to war
Iran's government says seven oil tankers have caught fire or were been damaged in the strategic Strait of Hormuz
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Ukraine's strikes on Russian data centers disrupt key services and derail AI research
Russia prides itself on its digital advances — from an extensive e-commerce services sector to ambitious plans for developing artificial intelligence
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Trump weighs in after his envoy calls Putin a ‘humanitarian’
President claims Russia has been barely involved in Iran war despite evidence to the contrary
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Canada unveils $6.2bn plan to shield manufacturers as US 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.
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Some US diplomats told to leave Saudi Arabia amid Houthi attacks
Reports emerge of similar withdrawals in UAE, Jordan, Qatar and Bahrain amid concerns about a return to conflict with Iran after US midterm elections
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US orders some diplomats to leave Saudi Arabia as Houthi attacks escalate
The warning to US officials comes as at least three people die in the latest strikes at an airport and an oil field.
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Interest rate hikes expected after inflation rises to highest level in 2026
Families and businesses are facing Bank of England interest rate hikes in the coming months, economists said, after inflation rose to the highest rate in almost a year.
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Trump polling continues to reach new lows just two weeks ahead of midterms
‘I mean this is a five-alarm Trumpster fire,’ CNN’s chief data analyst said when reacting to a new poll this week
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Macron accuses foreign leaders of exploiting French riots for political gain
The comment is an apparent swipe at Benjamin Netanyahu and Donald Trump, who both face elections in coming weeks.
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South Korea tests Cheongwang laser air defense weapon
South Korea unveils 50kW Cheongwang armored laser vehicle — Hanwha expands global export push for mobile beam weapons designed to crush drone swarms
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‘It's the President's Fault’: The White House Blame Game Starts Early Ahead of the Midterms
As the White House contemplates losing Congress, there has been an unusually early effort to find a Republican scapegoat.
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Trump weighs in after his envoy calls Putin a ‘humanitarian’
President claims Russia has been barely involved in Iran war despite evidence to the contrary
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Police granted more time to question men re-arrested in RAF Fairford investigation
The two men were re-arrested on Tuesday
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US orders some diplomats to leave Saudi Arabia as fears of escalating Houthi attacks rise
The State Department is ordering some diplomats and the families of U.S. government employees to leave Saudi Arabia
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Russia says it is ready to resume talks with Ukraine and US to end war
The announcement came after Russian President Vladimir Putin met US President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff in St Petersburg.
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Saudi capital's airport opens to limited traffic, and other Mideast news
There were only a few flights by Saudi carriers from the Saudi capital's airport on Wednesday, even as Saudi authorities declared it's open for business
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Jackdaw: Will it cut energy bills and how much gas will it provide?
BBC Verify looks at what the Jackdaw decision means for bills, energy security and the environment.
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Country votes to bring back death penalty just six years after abolishing it
Capital punishment will again be used for crimes including terrorism, espionage, and treason
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Campaigners to protest at RAF Menwith Hill over US military role
Campaigners will gather at RAF Menwith Hill on Saturday (24 October 2026) to call for the closure of the North Yorkshire intelligence base over its links to
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Fury of French youth explodes across borders: Bel Trew unpacks the chaos
Battles near the Louvre, graffiti over Place de la République, protests along the Champs-Élysées, and shopkeepers trying to fight off looters and plumes of tear gas. Long-standing fury from youth in France has exploded into these fiery scenes. Rage has spread across borders, with protests erupting in Italy, Spain, Portugal and Albania. Why is this happening, and what does it mean? The Independent's Chief International Correspondent unpacks the chaos as more protests are planned.
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Iran and Russia exploiting France riots to weaken the West, say researchers
Government, police, and intelligence sources claim foreign agitators helped whip up the violence during Saturday’s widespread protests
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Trump’s special envoy tells Vladimir Putin he is a ‘humanitarian’
Steve Witkoff, the United States’ special envoy, lauded Russian autocrat Vladimir Putin as a “humanitarian” for releasing a “wrongfully detained” American as Moscow continued bombing civilians in Ukraine. “You talk so much about my president, President Trump, being a humanitarian. You are a humanitarian also, sir, and I salute that, I commend you, and I thank you again,” said Witkoff in a clip posted by Russian state media as he met with Putin in St Petersburg. Witkoff is continuing attempts to bring Russia and Ukraine to the negotiating table, after meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday (October 20). On Wednesday, Russia released 74-year-old teacher Stephen James Hubbard, who had been held for four years over claims he was a Ukrainian mercenary. Russia has continued its bombing of Ukraine, killing 328 civilians in September alone.
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Foreign actors exploited Europe’s riots, did not start them
There is so far no evidence that foreign powers caused Europe’s riots, only that they exploited them, despite politicians blaming online manipulation for them. Brussels has refused to act, citing a lack of evidence.
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GOP strategists begging Trump to stay in White House and not campaign: report
President Donald Trump’s presence in the field not universally popular, with some GOP operatives wishing he would keep a lower profile this midterms cycle
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Trump’s approval rating drops to 36% two weeks before midterms, poll finds
Voters disapprove of Trump’s handling of economy and cost of living, says poll in new low recorded by NY Times/Siena
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How the Mecca defense agreement between Turkey, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia will work
Turkey has submitted a mutual defense agreement with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan to its parliament for ratification
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Europe weighs energy-saving measures as Middle East crisis deepens
EU Energy Ministers will consider demand cuts if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed in the months ahead, according to a document seen by Euronews. #EuropeNews
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November 2026 DWP benefits and pension payment dates plus cost of living support
All the essential cost of living information whether claiming benefits or not
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Jackdaw gas field approved as Government seeks to improve energy security
Prime Minister Andy Burnham said the decision would ‘protect hundreds of jobs and help keep millions of homes warm this winter’.
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Interest rate hike ‘firmly on table’ after inflation rises to 11-month high
Experts have said the latest official inflation data has reinforced expectations of a rate hike in November.
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Trump vs the press: The president has a long history of attacks on the media
The president has complained about ‘fake news’ ever since he first ran for high office in 2015. Joe Sommerlad reports on Trump’s second term attacks on the Fourth Estate
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Macron calls for extreme caution in Gulf, secures critical gas deal in Qatar state visit
French president concludes his state visit by reinforcing the strategic partnership with Qatar. He declares his Gulf tour objectives achieved after securing a crucial gas deal with Qatar as he seeks to lower tensions over living costs in France.
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Millions of UK households are in energy debt. Here are three things you can do now
Around 3.4 million households – nearly one in eight – are in debt to their supplier, owing an estimated £750 million, or an average of £220 each
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US citizen Stephen Hubbard freed by Russia as Trump envoy meets Putin
The 74-year-old former teacher has been released without any "swap" required, Trump says.
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Inflation and borrowing data illustrate chancellor's Budget challenge
The economic figures released on Wednesday show the constraints for John Healey as he puts the finishing touches to his Budget.
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Author defends views after Edinburgh bookshop cancels talk over social media posts
Mr Sayarer’s talk was cancelled after the bookshop became aware of social media posts which violated the venue’s 'safe spaces' policy.
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Trump's embrace of Putin jolts Europe, but not enough to break away
Donald Trump's embrace of Vladimir Putin has driven a wedge between the transatlantic allies. But for all their outrage, Europeans are not yet ready to break away from the United States and go their own way.
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Trump calls affordability a ‘hoax’ while JD Vance admits Americans are struggling
Depending on which Republican figure is addressing the public, Americans hear contrasting descriptions of the current economic reality
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High rent, expensive food: Can the EU help citizens with inflation?
Volatile energy prices have pushed consumer price indices across major EU economies. Now, they nearly double the ECB’s inflation target of 2%. #EuXl
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Trump is siding with Russia against Ukraine, US general tells Euronews
Former US Army lieutenant General Ben Hodges warns that Washington’s approach is weakening Ukraine’s defences, while former US ambassador to NATO Kurt Volker urges Europe to prepare for a future with less American support. #EuropeNews
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King Charles praises Oman's 'noble efforts' on Strait of Hormuz
Oman’s role during the Middle East war is worthy of our ‘utmost respect’, Charles says
