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Jersey Minister Says Workers’ Rights May Take Second Place to Economic Growth
Jersey's Economic Development Minister told the BBC that workers' rights may take second place to economic growth.
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Mother and Daughter Killed in Suspected Grizzly Bear Attack in British Columbia
Canadian authorities confirm a mother and her 20-year-old daughter were killed in a suspected grizzly bear attack near Bella Coola, British Columbia.
Politics
US Midterm Elections 2026: Democrats Win Control of Congress in Major Setback for Trump
Democrats take control of Congress in the 2026 US midterm elections, flipping seven Senate seats in a major political setback for Donald Trump.
Politics
US Midterms 2026: Democrats Win Key Senate Seats as Voters Deliver Rebuke to Trump
Following a sweeping Democratic victory in the US midterms 2026, Donald Trump faces a divided Congress and a potential loss of party dominance.
World
US Contractor Pleads Guilty to Passing Classified Intelligence to Ethiopia
An Ethiopian-born American citizen and former US contractor has pleaded guilty to sharing classified intelligence with senior Ethiopian officials.
Politics
Amy Acton Wins Ohio Governor Race, Ending 16 Years of Republican Rule
Democrat Amy Acton won the Ohio governor race against Vivek Ramaswamy, becoming the state's first female governor and ending 16 years of Republican control.
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Democrats Secure Wins in Redrawn Florida Congressional Districts Amid Midterm Surprises
Democrats have won three of the four congressional districts redrawn by Republicans in Florida, with a narrow lead in the fourth.
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Technology & AI
Europe on Alert After Supermarket Freezers Hit by Cyber-Attacks
European Union officials warn of a deliberate attempt to disrupt food supply chains after cyber-attacks targeted supermarket freezers across 10 countries.
Technology & AI
Apple Unveils First Touchscreen MacBook Pro With OLED Display
Apple unveiled its first touchscreen MacBook Pro on October 28, 2026, with tandem OLED, M5 Pro options and a November 6 release date.
Technology & AI
AI Companies Back Shared Robots.txt Signal for Training Opt-Outs
OpenAI, Google, Microsoft and Anthropic back a proposed shared robots.txt signal for AI training preferences. Here's what website publishers should know.
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Melania Trump Hosts Russian and Ukrainian Officials at White House, Calls for Lasting Truce
US First Lady Melania Trump welcomed Russian and Ukrainian delegations to the White House, calling for an enduring ceasefire after a regional truce.
World
Beau Lamarre-Condon Trial: Accused Former Police Officer Faces Cross-Examination
The Beau Lamarre-Condon trial continued as the prosecution began cross-examining the former police officer accused of double murder in Sydney.
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Beau Lamarre-Condon Trial: Accused Former Police Officer Gives Evidence
Former police officer Beau Lamarre-Condon has taken the witness box in his high-profile double murder trial in Sydney, according to the Guardian.
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Business
Jersey Minister Says Workers’ Rights May Take Second Place to Economic Growth
Jersey's Economic Development Minister told the BBC that workers' rights may take second place to economic growth.
Business
Binance Covers 90% of Losses from $6.3bn Hack as FBI Blames North Korea
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance says 90 percent of losses from a record $6.3bn hack have been replaced, while the FBI attributes the attack to North Korea.
Business
Avanti West Coast Paid Out £20m in Delay Repay Passenger Refunds This Summer
Avanti West Coast paid over £20m in delay repay passenger refunds during three summer months, with annual compensation bills expected to top £70m.
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Sports
One Dead and Eight Wounded in Shooting Outside Magic City Classic in Alabama
A mass shooting outside Birmingham's Legion Field after the Magic City Classic football game left one person dead and eight injured.
Sports
Hakimi Scores Hat-Trick as PSG Defeat Le Havre 5-1 in Ligue 1
Achraf Hakimi scored three goals and assisted two more as Paris Saint-Germain beat Le Havre 5-1 on October 30 to strengthen their Ligue 1 lead.
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Steelers Beat Saints 16–10 in Paris as Rodgers Reaches NFL Touchdown Milestone
Pittsburgh beat New Orleans 16–10 in the NFL's first Paris game on October 25, with Aaron Rodgers moving into third on the career touchdown-pass list.
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Entertainment
Kings of Leon and Muhammad Ali Series Lead November’s First Streaming Week
Kings of Leon's new album, a Muhammad Ali drama and Korean film Possible Love headline the November 2–8, 2026 entertainment release calendar.
Entertainment
Meghan Confirmed as Co-Host for Upcoming Season of Junior MasterChef Australia
The Duchess of Sussex is set to co-host Junior MasterChef Australia in 2027, following a previous guest appearance on the popular cooking program.
Entertainment
Walter Koenig, Star Trek Actor Known as Pavel Chekov, Dies at 90
Walter Koenig, beloved for playing Pavel Chekov in Star Trek and working as a writer, has died at his home in North Hollywood at the age of 90.
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Health
FDA Approves Inovio’s DNA-Based Therapy for Rare Throat Disease
The FDA approved Inovio's Voceryq on October 30 for recurrent respiratory papillomatosis, with a confirmatory study required under accelerated approval.
Health
Florida Surgeon Performs First US Telerobotic Surgery 35 Miles Away
A Florida surgeon has completed the first telerobotic surgery between two US hospitals, removing a prostate from 35 miles away.
Health
Personalized mRNA Melanoma Treatment Cuts Recurrence Risk in Phase 3 Trial
Merck and Moderna report a 42% lower risk of melanoma recurrence or death with experimental personalized mRNA therapy plus Keytruda in a Phase 3 trial.
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