The Independent
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Ofgem and National Gas plan: Unable to meet demand or a ‘very rare’ potential issue?
We’ve fact-checked concerns over gas supply capacity and demand
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Tens of thousands of Israelis living abroad are expected to fly in for pivotal vote
Tens of thousands of Israelis living abroad are expected to fly in for this month’s election
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Polls open for Bulgarians in presidential election centered on drone attacks on Black Sea shipping and economic hardship
Polls open for Bulgarians in presidential election centered on drone attacks on Black Sea shipping and economic hardship
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British, French paratroopers in largest airborne drill for decades amid Russia fears
Six hundred French and British paratroopers dropped from four RAF A400M Atlas aircraft
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How AI turned Britain into a nation of super-complainers
As AI makes writing complaints easier than ever, Britons are moaning more and more. Experts tell Nicole Wootton-Cane the problem goes far beyond an administrative headache
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Wind-up radios selling out after government advises public to stockpile for crisis
Households are encouraged to keep a three-day supply of items in case of disruption to everyday life
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Storm Boelo latest: Thousands without power as 80mph winds batter UK
Ferry and train services have also been halted as Storm Boelo hurtles towards UK bringing heavy rain and gales
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Storm Boelo mapped: Where strong gales and rain will hit UK today
Met Office issues two amber ‘danger to life’ warnings as more strong gales to hit the UK
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Protesters clash with police in Paris as demonstrations turn hostile across France
Belgian police used pepper spray and tear gas during confrontations in Brussels with anti-government protesters on Saturday
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El Salvador’s Bukele says bodies found in Haiti are not those of missing Salvadorans
El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele has denied that human remains handed over to his military teams at Haiti’s airport are the bodies of four Salvadorans reported missing after coming under attack by gangs on Oct. 18
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Frelick and Pratt lift Brewers to 5-4 comeback win over Rays and 2-0 World Series lead
Sal Frelick tied the score with his first home run in three months, Cooper Pratt hit a go-ahead single in the seventh inning and the Milwaukee Brewers stunned the Tampa Bay Rays 5-4 for a 2-0 World Series lead by overcoming a four-run deficit for the second time in the postseason
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As the US and China form AI blocs, countries are increasingly torn between them
With the two leading AI powers, the United States and China, forming their own AI blocs, other countries are maneuvering to harness the strengths of both groupings without alienating either and risking losing out
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Ukraine war live: Elon Musk accuses Kyiv of breaching Starlink rules
Ukraine said that the Starlink satellite system and its military version Starshield were now fully functional
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New York's archdiocese and survivors of clergy abuse agree to $800 million legal settlement
The Archdiocese of New York and attorneys for about 1,300 parishioners who say they were sexually abused by clergy have agreed to an $800 million settlement of their legal claims
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Explosion and fire erupt at Quaker Oats plant in Cedar Rapids, Iowa; no injuries
An apparent explosion has caused a fire at a Quaker Oats plant in Iowa that the company touts as the largest milling facility in the world
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British, French paratroopers in largest airborne drill for decades amid Russia fears
Overall, roughly 2,500 personnel took part, which included 600 French and British paratroopers dropping from four RAF A400M Atlas aircraft
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Nearly 1 million chickens killed as bird flu outbreak grows
Losing nearly a million hens could cut egg supplies and drive prices higher
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Obama unloads on Trump for the Iran war and mocks president’s diplomatic strategy
Obama bashed Trump for causing fuel prices to surge and what he saw as the unnecessary deaths of service members in a war that has raged on for nearly eight months
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Suspect fired more than 800 rounds as cops arrived at his Texas home
Deputy Ahmed 'Adam' Sherifi is survived by a wife and a newborn child
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MAGA candidate reveals how he feels about Trump constantly talking about his rear
Jon Husted is currently behind in the polls to Democrat Sherrod Brown
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Severe flooding in the Four Corners region prompts evacuations and rooftop rescues
Heavy rain flooded dozens of homes in Utah, while tornadoes in Arizona tore off roofs, knocked trees onto structures, and brought down power lines
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Britain must be ready for war in 1,000 days, Wes Streeting warns
Wes Streeting has warned that Britain’s adversaries will be ready to attack UK by 2030
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Elon Musk restricted Ukraine’s Starlink access after military ‘violated’ terms
The episode added to tensions between Kyiv and DC, a relationship already strained by Trump’s reported deal with Moscow on Russian diesel imports
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Why it could take longer to switch on your Smart TV
Government seeks to cap the power that smart devices, such as TVs, robot vaccum cleaners and air fryers, can use in standby mode
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Miami rolls in its first game as No. 1 team, No. 6 Indiana hangs on in OT and No. 8 Texas Tech loses
Miami had no problem passing its first test as the No. 1 team in the AP Top 25 and No. 18 LSU, No. 23 SMU and No. 24 Northwestern also cruised to easy wins in the early window of college football games
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Bill Clinton is not a fan of Trump’s White House renovations
Clinton took issue with the new Rose Garden that Trump paved over and added Mar-a-Lago-style umbrellas to
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English mayors to get new powers and more funding to boost regional growth
The PM says it will prevent local leaders from having to go ‘cap in hand’ to Whitehall
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Andy Burnham: Time for honest discussion about freedom of movement between UK and EU
Prime minister says it is time for ‘evidence-based debate’ about what a new relationship with the EU would look like
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Plymouth man charged with murder after body found in wheelie bin
‘A heightened police presence will remain in the area in the coming days’, officials said
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Former NBA star Malik Beasley negotiating plea deal over gambling charges
Former NBA player Malik Beasley is negotiating a plea agreement with the Department of Justice after initially pleading not guilty to charges of altering his play in 2024 to benefit sports bettors and ease his debts
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Obama set to spend Saturday on the Democratic campaign trail ahead of midterms
Although Ohio has become more reliably Republican, it's been a hotly contested battleground this year
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More rain is expected after bad flooding in the Four Corners region led to rescues and evacuations
Hundreds of people have lost power and have been told to evacuate in the Four Corners area
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1 person rescued from collapsed building in Kenya as others remain missing
A person has been rescued from the rubble of a collapsed building in Nairobi more than 24 hours after the incident
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Manhunt launched for prisoner who escaped medical facility as police issue warning
Police believe Lloyd poses a risk to the public and himself and have urged members of the public not to approach him
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UK police says letter with claims against Meghan's father was not shared with other law enforcement
British police confirm they passed a letter about alleged offenses by Meghan Markle's father to her in 2019
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Iran’s lethal plots against US officials abroad reach ‘advanced stages,’ memo reveals
This comes as American diplomats were instructed to depart Saudi Arabia on Wednesday with their families
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Knicks try to clear up 'misinformation' about rings, say employees will get them in 4-6 weeks
The New York Knicks sought to clear up what they said is “misinformation” regarding the awarding of their championship rings
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Six Flags says it will install seat belts on Georgia roller coaster after rider's death
Six Flags says it will install seat belts on the Georgia roller coaster from which a rider fell to his death earlier this month
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Halloween candy sales drop as cost of living crisis bites American households
Government data shows candy and gum prices jumped 44% over a five-year period through September
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Protesters clash with police in Paris as demonstrations turn hostile across France
Belgian police used pepper spray and tear gas during confrontations in Brussels with anti-government protesters on Saturday
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Survivor of deadly attack on Jordan church describes people crawling for their lives
A survivor of the deadly attack on a church in Jordan has described a terrifying scene where people crawled for their lives
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Katie Miller warns that Democrats are serious about going after Trump staffers
Democrats have constantly scrutinized the legality of Trump’s policies on immigration, war and trade
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Husband pays tribute to ‘hero’ mum who died saving two sons during Bahamas holiday
The Royal Bahamas Police Force said officers on the island of Bimini launched an enquiry into her sudden death
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Brazilian butt lifts and vampire facials targeted in ‘cowboy clinic’ crackdown
The family of Alice Webb, who died after having a liquid BBL, have called for restrictions on who can carry out the cosmetic procedure
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Trump dismisses polls, insists his approval rating is 60%
A New York Times/Siena College poll put Trump’s approval at 34 percent, the lowest for a president nearing midterms since Harry Truman in 1946
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Protests sweep across Europe, in photos
Protests over a range of issues are taking place in cities across Europe, from Milan and Madrid to Lisbon and Tirana. Demonstrators are taking to the streets over pensions, housing, education, corruption and opposition to war, reflecting a diverse mix of grievances across the continent.
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Protest planned at Oxford talk by academic who accused Jason Arday of plagiarism
Nathan Cofnas has advocated for ‘race realism’
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Missouri man shot dead his girlfriend in her hospital bed, cops say
The victim was found in the hospital with a gunshot wound to the chest
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Pakistan urges Afghanistan to act against militants and denies recruiting Afghan fighters
Pakistan has urged Afghanistan’s Taliban government to take verifiable action against militants it says operate from Afghan territory, rejecting Kabul’s accusation that Islamabad was shifting blame for its own security failures
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Daily life around the world, in photos
A look at everyday moments across countries, cultures and communities worldwide.
