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Burnham Seeks Regional Empowerment Ahead of Glasgow Devolution Summit
Prime Minister Andy Burnham heads to Glasgow for a devolution summit, aiming to champion regional empowerment rather than transferring more powers to parliaments.
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China’s Communist Party Expels Record Number of Members Amid Focus on Party Discipline
A record 33 members have been expelled from China's Communist Party during a major political gathering, as party discipline took centre stage.
Business
Poundland Faces Collapse as Discount Retailer Files Notice for Administration
Poundland faces collapse as its owners file a notice of intention to appoint administrators, threatening 12,000 jobs across 600 stores.
Politics
John Healey Vows to Cut Welfare Bill With Tough Approach to Young People
Chancellor John Healey says the UK welfare bill will fall before the next election through a tough approach requiring young people to accept work or training.
Business
West Midlands Haulier Blames Fuel Prices for Diesel Theft
A West Midlands haulier says rising fuel prices motivated thieves to steal 400 litres of diesel from two lorries, causing costly vehicle damage.
World
Netanyahu Bloc Loses Majority as Most Ballots Counted in Israel Election
The Netanyahu bloc loses majority as most ballots counted following Tuesday's election in Israel, according to reporting.
Finance
UK £100 Energy Payment: Who Qualifies and When Will It Arrive?
Up to 20 million households in England will receive a £100 payment for winter energy bills, Chancellor John Healey announced in the Budget.
Technology & AI
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How video game remakes tap the power of nostalgia and modern updates
Video game remakes successfully tap into player nostalgia and introduce classic titles to new generations on modern hardware.
Technology & AI
Apple to Replace Faulty iPhone Duo Handsets Following Screen Complaints
Apple confirms it will replace iPhone Duo handsets experiencing inner display issues shortly after the foldable device's launch.
Technology & AI
Japanese Firms Offer Customer Payments as Cyberattacks Expose Business Risks
GMO Internet Group and Park24 are offering compensation after cyber incidents, highlighting the financial and customer-service costs of breaches in Japan.
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Guernsey Policy and Resources Committee Urged to Expedite Relocation Grants Review Amid Rental Pressures
Forward Guernsey presses the Policy and Resources committee to speed up its delayed review of relocation grants, which are linked to rising rental prices.
World
Leaked Audio Reveals Control Centre Communications in Spain Train Crash
Leaked audio recordings published by Spanish media reveal control centre communications prior to a fatal train collision outside Toledo.
World
China’s Communist Party Expels Record Number of Members Amid Focus on Party Discipline
A record 33 members have been expelled from China's Communist Party during a major political gathering, as party discipline took centre stage.
Business & finance
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Poundland Faces Collapse as Discount Retailer Files Notice for Administration
Poundland faces collapse as its owners file a notice of intention to appoint administrators, threatening 12,000 jobs across 600 stores.
Business
West Midlands Haulier Blames Fuel Prices for Diesel Theft
A West Midlands haulier says rising fuel prices motivated thieves to steal 400 litres of diesel from two lorries, causing costly vehicle damage.
Business
Musk Says SpaceX Secured $40 Billion in Debt for AI Chips, Raising Financing Questions
Elon Musk says SpaceX closed $40 billion in debt financing for Nvidia GPUs, spotlighting the scale and risks of the AI infrastructure investment boom.
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Sports
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.
Sports
Jayson Tatum’s 36 Points Lift Celtics Past Knicks 107–103 in Boston
Jayson Tatum scored 36 as Boston beat New York 107-103 on October 23. Recap the fourth-quarter plays that decided the Celtics' first win.
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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.
Entertainment
Clayface Leads Weekend Box Office as Elizabeth Holmes Documentary Surges
Clayface opened with an estimated $24 million in North America, while You Can See Everything earned $19.5 million over the October 23–25 weekend.
Health & science
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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.
Health
US Measles Cases Reach 4,588 in CDC’s October 23 Update
CDC data updated October 23 show 4,588 confirmed US measles cases in 2026, more than double the 2025 total. Here is what the figures mean.
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