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UK growth forecast upgraded but energy prices and rates to hit in 2027
The prediction from the IMF comes as final preparations are being made to the first Budget under Prime Minister Andy Burham.
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Russian bot traffic decimated overnight after Ukraine drone strikes knock multiple Yandex data centers offline
Drone strikes knock Yandex services offline
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Watch: US man eyes pumpkin world record after fifth contest win
Horticulture teacher Travis Gienger hauled his pumpkin from Minnesota to Half Moon Bay, California where he won the annual event.
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Person dead and several others injured in roller coaster incident in Georgia
Six Flags says it is ‘deeply saddened’
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What to know about the Nord Stream pipeline explosions trial opening in Germany this week
A former Ukrainian army officer is going on trial in Germany over undersea explosions that damaged the Nord Stream gas pipelines between Russia and Germany four years ago
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Ukraine war live: Trump insists energy ‘ceasefire’ still holds
Moscow says it is ready to increase diesel output to pre-war levels, but Ukraine's allies say this will only fuel Vladimir Putin's war
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RJ Mitte, actor best known for Breaking Bad, dies aged 34
Actor who played Walter White Jr on the acclaimed show and advocated for disability representation remembered by Bryan Cranston as ‘my sweet son’
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IMF warns global economy ‘could soon test the limits of resilience’
World Economic Outlook says states’ oil stocks are low and budgets are overstretched, as it upgrades UK GDP growth forecast for 2026
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Passengers stranded in Italy after bedbug outbreak grounds flight to Australia
Boeing 787 sent for ‘deep clean’ after bugs found in cabin
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Ukraine has been betrayed by Trump as Russia continues to target energy infrastructure
What US President Donald Trump says and what he does can often be two conflicting things. Trump also has a habit of vacillating on issues, keeping allies and foes alike on their toes.
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US theme park Six Flags shuts nine roller coasters after fatality
Police are investigating after TV footage showed riders being evacuated from the 60-metre high Goliath ride.
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Climate protester restrained after interrupting NSW parliament – as it happened
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‘Super app’ aimed at UK students uses servers owned by Chinese firm on US blacklist
ZyMix platform has contract with Tencent, which US alleges has links to People’s Liberation Army
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Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Tuesday
German Labour Minister resigns, conservative MPs vote on walking out during Ulrich Siegmund's election in Saxony-Anhalt, authorities detain two suspected of setting fire to a Polish Starlink station and more news on Tuesday, October 13th.
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Shock, anger and a crackdown: why a contentious electoral revision has sparked outrage
Marches in Delhi against changes to voting registration led to dragnets, internet blackouts – and questions about India’s electoral independence. Plus, the cinematographer capturing the beauty of the mundane
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Threat of AI share crash puts world financial stability at risk, says IMF
High valuations and debt put sector in danger, while fund also warns on government borrowing and cyber-attacks
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Three in four Britons believe it is becoming harder to think freely today
As The Independent marks its 40th anniversary, we look at the challenges facing today’s society and find social media is just one aspect hampering free thought. Dan Haygarth and Bryony Gooch report
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'Khaki is almost a brand within the brand' — Hamilton CEO reveals why Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 collaboration was the perfect fit for its military heritage
The Hamilton CEO reveals how the brand's cinematic history inspired its boldest video game collaboration yet
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Newspaper headlines: 'Burnham ready to sign new EU deal' and 'Hand of Gord'
Many of today's papers cover the PM's comments on Brexit and the Daily Star writes of an alleged exorcism.
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Where the US midterm elections will be won and lost
An in-depth look at the key polling, races and issues ahead of an election that will define Trump’s final two years as president.
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Saudis investigate why defense systems failed to stop deadly Riyadh airport attack
The incident has exposed vulnerabilities in Saudi Arabia's defense system and signaled a dangerous inflection point in an expanding Mideast conflict
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Breaking Bad actor RJ Mitte dies aged 34
Mitte, who lived with cerebral palsy, starred as Walter White Jr in the Emmy-winning drama series.
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One dead, several others hurt on Six Flags rollercoaster in Georgia
Aerial footage at the park after the incident shows a stuck rollercoaster with riders being helped off.
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Archbishop of US military condemns Pentagon plans to livestream execution
Timothy Broglio says Catholics on army firing squad should ask to be excused since it clashes with church teachings
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The Apple Upgrade program is great for consumers and Apple, but bad for carriers like Verizon and AT&T — here's why
The original iPhone transformed the way carriers like AT&T operate — and the Apple Upgrade program is Apple's next big power play.
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Australia may risk a diplomatic spat with the Trump administration if it limits the viewing of a US execution
A history of tech giant legal challenges and US politicians’ fierce criticism shows there’s no easy solution for the eSafety commissioner
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Saudis probe how defense systems failed to stop deadly Houthi attack on Riyadh airport
Saudi Arabia has launched an investigation into how its air defenses failed to intercept missiles and drones fired by Iran-backed Houthi rebels
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Normandy veteran Henry Rice dies aged 100
Henry Rice, from Cranleigh, Surrey, was a signalman who served off Normandy in the days after D-Day.
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Analysis: Trump's global headaches worsen weeks before midterms
US President Donald Trump has had a whirlwind weekend, announcing a diesel deal with Russia and an energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine. With the midterms coming up, it looks like Trump is turning overseas for help.
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US actress Selma Blair accused of assault after incident with flight attendants
The Legally Blonde star is investigated by the FBI following an alleged altercation on a flight from LA to New York.
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Cheap drones caused costly damage during the Iran war — the U.S. is fixing that
US Army launches $4.15B counter-drone marketplace with 10 companies — but relies on strict open architecture to break vendor lock-in
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Why Moscow is staying tight-lipped on Trump's energy ceasefire
While Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky suggests he would sign up to a ceasefire on energy infrastructure, Russia has said little.
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Six Ukrainian energy sites hit by Russia since Trump announced ceasefire, Zelensky says
Despite the US president announcing energy infrastructure would not be targeted strikes have continued, Ukraine says.
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Burnham vows to keep Falklands after Argentinian ‘sabre-rattling’
Shadow defence secretary James Cartlidge described reports of Argentinian harassment as ‘sabre-rattling’
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Surfshark just launched the first Black Friday VPN deal of 2026 — here's how much you can save
Antivirus, Scam Protection, and dark web monitoring, all for less
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Immigration agents search Congresswoman Ilhan Omar's home
Omar, an outspoken Trump critic, said the search was "an attempt to target political enemies" and she "will not be silenced".
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Rogue AI hack of UK cyber defences ‘inevitable’, minister warns
Experts have warned AI could wipe out humanity within the near future if the technology is allowed to progress unchecked
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This cheap office chair has the all-day back support most budget seats lack
Our office furniture editor recommends this Sihoo B100 ergonomic office chair over other cheap models thanks to the adaptive lumbar support for all-day comfort.
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Miliband says Britain won't tolerate threats on our soil, as Iran ambassador summoned
The prime minister says Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard "almost certainly" directed the RAF Fairford incident.
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Stocks up ahead of US earnings data but oil prices stays high
The FTSE 100 index ended up 104.23 points, 1.0%, at 10,656.28.
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Hackers target fridges in French supermarkets in cyberattack to spoil food
Hackers target fridges across Intermarché, E.Leclerc, and Super U stores, reportedly causing millions of euros in food losses
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How Apple Puts Indigenous Languages on the iPhone Keyboard
To save endangered languages, tech companies like Apple are working with Indigenous communities to meet the next generation where they type.
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Ilhan Omar says she will not be silenced after federal agents raid her home
Trump and key allies have accused Omar of immigration fraud, and have called to expel her from the country
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What data centers need to consider when storing produced water
Produced water storage considerations for reliable data center cooling
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Saudi Crown Prince ‘moving between guarded palaces with bunkers’ amid Houthi attacks
The 41-year-old has not been seen in public for almost a week
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Feds Got Warrants to Use Fake Cell Towers to Hunt Down Don Lemon’s Producer
Investigators also sought permission to use an invasive surveillance tool called a cell-site simulators against journalist Georgia Fort and a Minnesota state Senate candidate.
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Andy Burnham to push for new post-Brexit deals at EU summit
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch said the prime minister was "unpicking" the deal the UK signed with the EU.
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Which war is having the biggest impact on diesel prices - Iran or Ukraine?
Both conflicts have led to less diesel being exported - but the data shows more has been lost from the Middle East.
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I compared the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Air — here are the key differences
The iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Air are similarly priced but aimed at very different buyers.
