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Faisal Islam: What I learned from a week with the world's top finance leaders
At the IMF meeting in Bangkok this week finance and business leaders grappled with uncertainty.
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Halloween costumes 2026: From Obsession to Odyssey, the top TV, film and pop culture party outfits
Freaky Nikki, Dolly Parton and whimsical costumes like gargoyles are popular among adults dressing up this year.
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Social media algorithms: What if you could turn them off?
Australia has proposed a switch to force social media platforms to let users turn off recommended content.
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Oregon teacher fought school attacker before armed dad killed suspect
The 16-year-old suspect previously attended the primary school and had targeted a special educational needs classroom, police say.
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Trump 'completely wrong' to restrict support for Ukraine, Italian minister tells BBC
Defence Minister Guido Crosetto tells the BBC the US risks prolonging Russia's full-scale invasion rather than helping to end it.
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Newspaper headlines: 'Mystery drones over UK' and 'Troops heading to Poland for war games'
The Daily Telegraph leads with reports that RAF jets had two close encounters with unidentified drones earlier this year.
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Five days, one briefing: How Katie Zacharia’s short tenure unfolded
The White House says the new press secretary is "transitioning out" of the role just days after taking the job.
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Zacharia was thrown into a whirlwind - and failed at a critical time for Trump
The White House is facing growing adversity, writes the BBC's Anthony Zurcher, weeks before crucial midterm elections.
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Trump in Georgia falsely claims election of Jon Ossoff was illegitimate
President appears at rally for struggling Mike Collins, dismisses critics and touts ‘most successful’ two-year run
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Off Campus star collaboration 'gave me chills', says Babydoll singer
Jamie Miller hopes he's "doing Wales proud" as his viral hit narrowly misses out on UK number one.
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El Niño has killed hundreds of children in Sudan
Drought driven by El Niño is causing hunger and disease in Sudan that has already killed hundreds of children
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Chicago-Area Cops Helped HSI Spy on Minnesota Anti-ICE Activists
Despite Illinois’ sanctuary laws, local police in and around Chicago helped ICE investigative agents track activists engaged in First Amendment–protected activities.
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Cut public spending rather than raising taxes on banks, IMF warns Healey
Chancellor John Healey is reportedly considering raising the tax on bank profits at the Budget, as a means of dealing with the government’s spending challenges
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Will Ukraine get the support needed as tensions with US rise?
Zelensky thanked the "real leaders" ahead of a meeting with the EU in Brussels.
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'We should all be worried': Microsoft president says changes to green-cards could hurt US tech
Microsoft suspended from sponsoring green cards
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Trump press secretary Katie Zacharia fired after just five days in the job
Donald Trump’s White House press secretary Katie Zacharia is transitioning out of the role after five days, following criticism of her first briefing.
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Family of US man who died on Six Flags ride question if death was preventable
Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem died after reportedly ‘passing out’ and falling off Goliath rollercoaster in Georgia while beside niece
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Barack Obama pays tribute to Manchester cotton workers and cites them as an inspiration
Speaking at live UK event, former US president expresses hope rooted in the past and discusses the modern challenges to democracy
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Want Apple's first folding iPhone? You might be waiting until 2027
Preorders went fast
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Arson attacker ‘targeted photo of Iran Crown Prince who he blamed for cousin’s death’
Ali Fallahi attempted to burn a photograph of Reza Pahlavi, who he blamed for the death of his cousin in anti-government protests in Iran, a court heard
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Police feared Andrew might delay access by saying his home was King's
Legal records have emerged which show why police wanted to search the royal's home and what they were looking for.
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FTSE forges ahead but banks stutter on tax threat
Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey played down inflation fears, although banks missed out amid fears of a tax hit.
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Exclusive: Romania president calls for NATO oversight in the Black Sea
In an interview with Euronews, Romanian President Nicușor Dan warns that Black Sea security is under growing pressure as drone attacks hit commercial vessels off Romania and Bulgaria. #EuropeNews
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‘Well-known individual’ tries to secure permanent injunction against Guardian and ITN
Lawyers tell high court that client could harm himself if serious allegations against him are made public
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Trump's new press secretary leaves after less than a week in office
Zacharia has long described herself as a lawyer while working as a commentator for conservative outlets such as Fox News and Newsmax.
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Ex-top official Olly Robbins reaches settlement with government over sacking
Sir Olly Robbins was sacked as the top civil servant in the Foreign Office over the vetting of Lord Mandelson.
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Brazilian Amazon deforestation falls to lowest on record as pivotal vote looms
Forest clearance at smallest total since records began in 1988 in success for Lula ahead of presidential run-off
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Thousands of specialized engineers deployed by AWS, Anthropic to prove AI is worth the investment
AI companies are focusing on FDEs
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How to watch The Celebrity Traitors 2026 – Stream episode 6 for free from anywhere
The Traitors add another to their number as fan-favorite gets murdered. Here's how to watch episode 6 for free. Warning - Spoilers ahead!
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Trump ‘could ease sanctions on Russian shadow fleet’ in bid to reduce diesel prices
Russia's shadow fleet has allowed it to keep exporting oil without complying with Western sanctions
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Teenage hitman from Norway locked up for plotting UK murder for Iran-backed gang
Johannes Kongsnes Natland, 19, agreed to shoot an unknown target for 25,000 euros
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Target pensions or welfare, not banks, IMF tells John Healey
Supporters of planned tax, however, say banks were bailed out by taxpayers during the financial crisis and can afford to pay more now
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New White House press secretary faces more scrutiny – this time from Trump-friendly Fox News
Katie Zacharia made the rounds at the conservative news channel to defend her appointment as Trump’s mouthpiece
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Sleeping Tesla driver using self-driving mode crashes into police car
A Tesla driver claimed he was asleep at the wheel when his vehicle, in Full Self-Driving mode, plowed into a California Highway Patrol (CHP) vehicle, injuring two officers. The CHP car’s dashcam recorded the incident on October 13 on Interstate 80 in the Bay Area, where officers had sealed off a lane while they investigated a crash. The Tesla, driven by a 22-year-old from Sacramento, entered the closed area, marked by flares, cones and emergency vehicle flashing lights. It then hit the occupied CHP vehicle. CHP warned drivers that “despite its name, Full Self-Driving is not fully autonomous” and must be monitored at all times. Authorities have not yet announced what charges the driver could face.
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The Independent: 40 years in 40 front pages
As The Independent celebrates its 40th anniversary, we take a look back at four decades of free thinking front pages
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Pentagon downplays first major public split between Trump and Hegseth
Hegseth's television instincts, perhaps one of the tools he relies on most in his Pentagon role, appeared to have failed him
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Man City charges: Do Premier League club have grounds for their appeal?
Manchester City face "substantial hurdles" to overcome if they are to have any chance of winning their appeal after being found guilty of breaking the Premier League's financial rules, a leading lawyer has told BBC Sport.
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Democrat Senate hopeful Abdul El-Sayed claps back at JD Vance’s latest insult
Democrat candidate Abdul El-Sayed has responded to at Vice President JD Vance’s latest insult amid the heated Senate race in Michigan. Vance called El-Sayed “a little weasel” who should “show a little gratitude to that country that gave him everything” during a stop in Monroe on Thursday (October 15) in support of Republican Mike Rogers. Later that day, at a stop in Marquette, El-Sayed, a Michigan alum, responded to Vance, a graduate of their hated football rivals, Ohio State. “JD Vance called me a little weasel today. I'm, like, ‘No, no, no. What you're talking about is a f***ing wolverine,’ said El-Sayed, referencing his alma mater’s mascot. “You can take your Buckeye and go shove it somewhere else...Ohio. Here we might be [Northern Michigan University] Wildcats, we might be [Michigan State] Spartans, we might be [Michigan] Wolverines, but we will never be [Ohio State] Buckeyes.”
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Inside Ukrainian offensive pushing Russia back on front line where Starlink plays a key role
The BBC joins Ukraine's Operation Vivaldi as it regains crucial territory in the Donbas, but optimism has been dampened by souring relations with President Trump.
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Zelensky’s despair as Trump turns towards Russia
Zelensky warned Trump’s diesel deal puts money in 'Putin's pocket' and can never offset the impact of the closure of the Strait of Hormuz
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Video shows moment Utah police dog seriously injured in leap from overpass
Bomb-sniffing dog Bruno is recovering after surgery having broken several bones while responding to suspect package
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Israeli settlers attack olive farmers and Washington Post journalist in West Bank
Settlers hurl rocks at Palestinians and beat photographer Heidi Levine as part of yearly attacks to disrupt harvest
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Watch sea drones strike Russian Olympic city’s port
A sea drone was used to strike a Russian Olympic city’s port as part of Ukraine's Black Sea blockade. Footage posted online showed speedboats rushing towards Russian forces in September before a huge fireball erupted in Sochi. On 3 September, the Ukrainian Navy announced on social media that it had struck the Russian multi-purpose supply vessel NEFRIT in Sochi Port using an unmanned sea boat of the Naval Forces. The Navy said NEFRIT is “an element of the Russian maritime and energy infrastructure, which provided oil and gas operations, serviced offshore facilities, transported cargo and personnel, and performed underwater technical work.”
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How to watch European Rugby Champions Cup 2026/27: FREE streams
All the ways to watch European Rugby Champions Cup 2026/27 live streams from anywhere, as Gloucester vs Bordeaux and Clermont vs Leinster headline matchday 1.
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Starlink access still not fully restored for Ukraine’s military, says Zelenskyy
Ukrainian president says US limiting access was a ‘dangerous and unpleasant surprise’, amid reports the order came from inside White House
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How to watch Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua: Tickets and Netflix Details
The Gypsy King and AJ finally meet, in December, with the WBA belt on the line
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Ukrainian drones force closure of all four Moscow airports overnight
Moscow’s airports were closed for 101 hours in the first 14 days of October, more than double the total for all of September.
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7 new movies and TV shows to watch on Netflix, Disney+, and more this weekend (October 16) — VisionQuest, Sacrifice, and more
From the final Marvel TV show of 2026 to myriad new films, here's what's worth watching this weekend.
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Police search for clues to deadly shooting at Oregon elementary school
Schools closed after one teacher and three children killed, and child and teacher hospitalized with critical injuries
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Fall foliage tracker: New England having 'elite' year with 'majestic' views elsewhere
New England had adequate rain through the spring and summer, plus warm days and cool nights heading into fall
