The Independent
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Why the UK is facing a pumpkin shortage this Halloween
Ruffins Farm usually grows about 10,000 pumpkins, but because of severe drought over the summer, this year it has only produced 50
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Air pollution linked to higher risk of glaucoma and cataracts, study finds
Research review finds people living in most polluted areas suffer 70 per cent higher odds of glaucoma
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Met Office explains why the UK felt so cold this weekend and when it will get warmer
The Met Office has blamed the colder weather on high pressure building from the west, while cooler air moved across the UK
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Environmental and human rights abuses in supply chains ‘costing UK £4.4bn a year’
Exclusive: Report says a supply chain law would cost less than a tenth of what is lost to the economy, and would also both protect us from shocks like the El Niño while protecting low-income workers
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What sparked the fiery protests in France – and how they could spread across Europe
Here’s everything you need to know about the nationwide movement
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Union claims strike by offshore workers could disrupt fuel supplies
The workers from oil and gas operator Apache are due to down tools for 24 hours.
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Democrat who told Susan Collins to ‘shut up’ doubles down and refuses to apologize
Speaking during an interview on CNN’s "State of the Union" that aired Sunday, Jackson addressed the tense moment from the closely fought race
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Trump’s science cuts fuel exodus of America’s brightest minds
Many American scientists are being recruited by foreign universities holding out offers of stable funding and academic freedom
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Flydubai pilot casts doubt over Israeli plumber’s role during attempted hijacking
Yaniv Hayoun said he subdued Omani co-pilot after forcing his way into cockpit and even helped fly plane
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Malaysia Airlines parent company may consider a green tax as sustainable fuel strains airlines
The head of Malaysia Airlines' parent company says it may consider a green tax on passengers that could help offset the high costs of sustainable aviation fuel
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No 10 hits back after Trump’s war secretary diminishes UK’s role in Afghanistan
Pete Hegseth suggested that ‘maybe five’ other countries contributed to the war
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GOP candidate quits after car flips in suspected drunk driving crash
The Republican candidate for lieutenant governor in Massachusetts has dropped out of the race hours after he was arrested in a suspected drunk driving crash
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‘I lay in pool of blood after being shot at point blank range’
Shot through the stomach and stranded in the Northern Irish countryside with no backup, Blue* was the lucky one. Now, the former undercover operative tells Sam Kiley about what went wrong, how he survived, and the pressure of making split-second decisions
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Four arrested after police officer shot in Nottingham
The officer is in a stable condition in hospital after being shot in the foot
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Mulberry sales lift 18% as turnaround progress accelerates
Boss Andrea Baldo said he was ‘very pleased’ with recent progress by the business.
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Amelia Earhart search hits major snag after ‘satellite photo of plane’
A US expedition to track down what was believed to be Amelia Earhart’s plane from the South Pacific has concluded
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Mapped: The fastest-growing cities in the world
Ghaziabad, a city next to Delhi, tops the table of annual growth rates at 5.2 per cent, followed by Surat in the western Indian state of Gujarat
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Greens could fail to win any seats in London at next election, new poll shows
The MRP poll conducted by Electoral Calculus and Find Out Now indicated that Labour could win a record 59 or 60 seats out of 75 in the capital following a surge in support
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Two killed and thousands evacuated after Storm Adam batters Spanish coast
Weather alerts warning of ‘significant danger’ remain in place in several areas of Spain
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Falling crucifix kills Ecuador priest during livestreamed church service
Heavy crucifix suddenly detaches from wall behind altar and strikes priest
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How will Burnham’s ban on ‘headphone dodgers’ on public transport work?
Train companies already have the power to issue £1,000 fines for antisocial behaviour
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Southport killer due in court over alleged prison attack
Axel Rudakubana, 20, is serving a life sentence for the murders of Alice da Silva Aguiar, nine, Bebe King, six, and Elsie Dot Stancombe, seven
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Singapore expands crackdown on Indonesian companies linked to haze
Singapore has issued preventive notices to three more Indonesian companies to tackle and prevent forest fires in Kalimantan province
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Australian MP in critical condition after 'attack' outside office
Police said a 43-year-old suspect had been arrested following the incident in Wangaratta, northeast of Melbourne
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Israeli police arrest 10 people over settler attacks on US journalist and diplomats
Prosecutions of Israeli settlers are rare
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Trump’s annexation threats loom as Alberta votes on leaving Canada
Alberta, home to most of Canada’s proven oil reserves — the fourth largest in the world — will decide whether to remain a province or begin the legal process toward a future referendum on separation
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Survivors attacked by sharks after boat capsizes off Mexico
The boat departing from Mexico capsized with 27 people on board
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France protests latest: French PM calls for curfews as fears of further violence grow
Hundreds of thousands of people protested this weekend over declining public services and rising cost-of-living pressures
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Houthi rebels strike a government military camp in southern Yemen, killing at least 20 fighters
Iranian-backed Houthi rebels have struck a military camp for government forces in southern Yemen, killing at least 20 soldiers
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Alberta fire: Four service members killed and dozens injured in military base blaze
Deadly disaster, driven on by fierce autumn winds, strikes one of country’s busiest training bases, with eyewitness describing the injured being taken away as: ‘Like a scene from a war movie’
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Serbian rector's phone was infected with spyware during student protests, group says
A digital rights group says spyware from an Israeli company targeted the phone of the head dean of Belgrade University
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All the races that will decide control of the US Senate
Voter frustration over rising prices and the war in Iran, alongside the unpopularity of President Donald Trump, has made several contests competitive at November's midterm elections
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The childcare change that could boost incomes and bring parents back to work
Almost half of parents using tax-free childcare say existing policies have not enabled them to reduce their levels of debt
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South Africa and Mozambique to honor Samora Machel 40 years after plane crash death. Here's why
South Africa and Mozambique will remember Samora Machel on Monday, marking 40 years since his mysterious death in a plane crash
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China's economy grew 4.5% in the previous quarter, better than forecasts
China says its economy grew 4.5% for the July-September quarter from a year ago, moving closer to meeting its official annual growth target as the year nears its end
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France protests: Macron says ‘we feel anger and shame’ after 2,000 arrests
Protest organisers say around 800,000 people participated in the nationwide marches
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Blaze at St Petersburg oil sites as Kyiv launches more than 1,000 drones at Russia
Ukrainian attacks have set an oil export terminal ablaze in St Petersburg
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Mapped: The fastest-growing cities in the world
Ghaziabad, a city next to Delhi, tops the table of annual growth rates at 5.2 per cent, followed by Surat in the western Indian state of Gujarat
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Retired pilot helps historical society buy Neil Armstrong's boyhood home for tours
A former military pilot has stepped up to preserve Neil Armstrong's boyhood home in Ohio
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What to Stream: 'Moana,' 'Modern Warfare 4,' Dolly Parton tribute, 'Lupin' and John Legend
John Legend's new album titled “Muse,” produced by Pharrell Williams, is among the new streaming releases coming the week of Oct. 19
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Kyiv launches 1,000-drone attack as US resumes intelligence sharing - latest
Ukraine and Russia continue to trade strikes as Donald Trump’s energy ceasefire collapses
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Viagogo calls for ticket market overhaul after Raye’s ‘absurd’ anti-bot measures
The group has blamed primary ticket sellers for the rise in touts using bots to buy up tickets.
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Anthropic commits 5% of its stock to a new 'public benefit' fund
Anthropic says it is committing 5% of its shares to a new “public benefit” fund, with the amount potentially increasing as its shares grow in value
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UK must rejoin EU to combat growing threat from Russia and Trump, Burnham warned
IPPR urge Labour leader to ‘stop talking about Brexit’
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eBay boss issues warning to Labour government over online tax crackdown
Chancellor John Healey plans to use his upcoming Budget to make digital platforms directly responsible for collecting VAT owed by all merchants trading on their sites
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Massachusetts GOP lieutenant governor candidate suspends campaign after arrest in car crash
The Republican candidate for lieutenant governor in Massachusetts has dropped out of the race hours after he was arrested in a suspected drunk driving crash
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Dog owners urged to do this one thing now before Bonfire Night
Fireworks often unsettle dogs in their homes around Bonfire Night
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UK profit warnings soar to two year high ahead of autumn Budget
Almost a fifth of list companies, 17 per cent, have issued at least one profit warning over the past 12 months
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Online tax crackdown must not ‘unfairly’ hit small UK businesses, eBay boss says
Chancellor John Healey is expected to reform the way tax is collected on online marketplaces as part of his upcoming Budget.
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UK profit warnings jump to highest since 2024 ahead of Budget
EY’s latest profit warning report showed that 65 UK-listed companies warned over profits in the three months to the end of September.
