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Bank of England set to hike interest rates to 4%
British health worker with Ebola 'flown to UK hospital'
The IndependentPrison in lockdown as 'bad drugs batch' kills 2 inmates
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UK agrees to ‘time-bound’ talks on ‘historical harms’ of slave trade
Commonwealth leaders said the time had come for a ‘meaningful, truthful and respectful conversation towards forging a common future based on equity’.
Press Association
FBI asked to search Thomas Markle storage boxes in US for abuse images
The FBI has been asked to search storage boxes in the United States belonging to the Duchess of Sussex’s father for child sex abuse images.
The Telegraph
Putin’s diesel delivery to the US veers off course
Two tankers reportedly carrying Russian diesel to the US appear to have veered off course.
Burnham set to close North Sea to new oil and gas drilling
The bill hopes to fulfil Labour’s manifesto and permanently protect Ed Miliband’s moratorium on new oil and gas drilling projects
The Independent
British Iron Age king might actually have been a queen, scientist says
Verica was a ruler of the Atrebates, whose territory covered much of modern-day Hampshire and West Sussex
The Independent
London crowned best city in Europe for nightlife - as Night Tube clinches the win
The European capitals were given a combined score based on their nightlife and late-night public transport offerings
The Evening Standard
Almost three-quarters of Brits view US as serious threat to world peace under Trump, survey reveals
The survey revealed how Britons have now ‘become more favourable towards Europe’
The Independent
Charles Dickens’ writing chalet among UK landmarks at risk of being lost
There are close to 5,000 buildings or sites on the Historic England register which are at risk of neglect, decay or inappropriate change
The Independent
Water infrastructure shifts into the conflict zone crosshairs, says Unicef report
Water infrastructure is coming increasingly under attack in conflict zones, leading to disease outbreaks and forcing civilians to make dangerous journeys to fill buckets, according to a new report.
Charles Dickens’ writing chalet among sites added to heritage at risk register
But other historic buildings such as the hut where Edward Jenner performed the first vaccinations against smallpox have been saved.
Senior RAF figure to be appointed as Reform UK’s armed forces spokesman
Angus MacIntyre, an RAF Wing Commander with a military career spanning 40 years, will be unveiled as Reform’s armed forces spokesman.
To Hull and back: Glasgow cat reunited with owner after 280-mile stowaway trip
Luna was missing for around three weeks.
Irish Government should oppose aspects of UK Troubles Bill, committee says
The Oireachtas justice committee has completed pre-legislative scrutiny of the general scheme of the Irish Government’s legacy legislation.
Farage appoints RAF wing commander as armed forces spokesman to rebuff claims he is pro-Putin
Angus MacIntyre will be unveiled as Reform’s new armed forces spokesman after months of criticism over their failure to take defence seriously
The Independent
UK and Caribbean to begin ‘dialogue’ within next year after slavery reparations call
Antigua and Barbuda’s prime minister says there was a consensus at Commonwealth summit on way forward
The Guardian
Book about Alexander the Great wins Baillie Gifford Prize for non-fiction
It is the first time a title covering ancient history has won the prize since the award was launched in 1999.
‘Staggering’ cost of Brexit red tape for UK businesses revealed
Exclusive: Cost of trading with the EU tops £7bn in just four years, with M&S forced to rent a warehouse just to store paperwork
The Independent
UK agrees to talks to address 'historical harms' of slave trade with Commonwealth leaders
It comes after Prime Minister Andy Burnham opened the door to a formal apology on behalf of the UK
The Independent
Trump’s constant companion aide Natalie Harp seems to have taken on a more personal role
Trump’s ever-present aide appears to be deciding who Trump can speak to
The Independent
Lockheed Martin to pay $29.5 million settlement for discrimination against white workers
The Department of Justice has previously reached comparable legal settlements with major corporate contractors, including IBM, Deloitte, and Accenture
The Independent
Mamdani claims victory in plan to target homes of the wealthy
Zohran Mamdani’s tax on second homes in New York can go ahead, a judge has ruled.
Trio sentenced over £80m cocaine smuggling plot unravelled by lorry driver's pit stop
Police recovered 780kg of cocaine with a street value of more than £80 million
Leaked papers show EU wants more money and not to deport prisoners as part of Burnham reset plans
The EU has drafted a list of demands ahead of the key summit in Brussels this month
The Independent
Heartbroken mother of suicide victim warns minister ‘don’t fob us off’ after PMQs clash over special needs education
Shelley White, whose daughter Eivie hung herself in March 2023, was reacting to first secretary Louise Haigh’s answer to Lib Dem MP Chris Coghlan in PMQs
The Independent
JD Vance will not be the next president. Ohio and the midterms just made that apparent
Vance, widely considered the rightful heir to MAGA and once tipped as the GOP presidential frontrunner, now finds himself in a tough spot
The Independent
These states can expect a white Christmas, according to the Old Farmer’s Almanac
At least an inch of snow on the ground is what counts, forecasters say
The Independent
London Overground passengers face severe disruption after ‘operational incident’ on Mildmay line
Disruption on the Mildmay line is expected until 10.30pm
Man accused of raping ex-councillor’s wife ‘thought her snoring was role play’
A man accused of raping a woman advertised by her husband for sex on the internet has told a court he heard her snoring but thought it was part of the “role-playing”.
Dragon Ball Z composer gets new job as Texas Attorney General
Prior to his political career, Nathan Johnson was a composer
The Independent
Republicans turn on MAGA as DeSantis, Romney and Haley blast midterms and look to GOP’s future
As Republicans reel from the blow of the midterm elections, some are calling on the party to reset
The Independent
Vance clashes with Trump over election catastrophe
JD Vance clashed with Donald Trump over the Iran war, blaming the conflict for the Republicans’ humiliating midterm election defeat.
Burnham says ‘world has an opportunity’ to resolve Iran war after Trump’s US midterms disaster
‘That’s what the voters, in my view, are saying in the United States,’ PM said in a damning indictment of the humiliating results for Donald Trump and Republicans
The Independent
Met Police call handler denies smuggling cocaine disguised as porridge
The 33-year-old woman from Hackney pleaded not guilty at the Old Bailey on Wednesday
Rape defendant thought victim pretending to snore, court hears
Four other men are on trial at Winchester Crown Court accused of sexually abusing Joanne Young, who has waived her right to anonymity.
ITV News
Cambridge appoints Post Office inquiry barrister to lead Jason Arday review
Jason Beer said he will address the ‘difficult and potentially uncomfortable questions’
The Independent
NASA Swift telescope is destroyed after 22-year mission with fiery reentry
How much of the 1 ½-ton craft disintegrated upon reentry remained unconfirmed,
The Independent
This cozy, self-heating ceramic mug has ruined all other mugs for me
I’m a notoriously slow tea drinker. This clever invention means I never have to suffer through another lukewarm cup
Rail minister: Trains in the North are all clapped out and need replacing
All trains in the north of England are “clapped out” and need to be replaced, the rail minister has said.
Russian scientist at Harvard cleared of smuggling charges over frog embryos
After customs officials questioned her at Logan International Airport, authorities charged her with smuggling, concealing facts, and making false statements to federal officials
The Independent
Pope welcomes Bob Dylan to Vatican
Few people would choose to wear a black hoodie, coat and gloves before knock, knock, knockin’ on Heaven’s door.
Mother and daughter killed in grizzly bear attack, Canadian authorities confirm
Conservation officers say more than one bear may have been involved in attack on women near their home
Gas found coming out of Mars, suggesting there is 'activity' under its surface
On Earth, similar conditions can provide a spot for life to flourish
The Independent
Police air service denies phallic flight path was deliberate
The National Police Air Service insisted the helicopter was used for a ‘legitimate policing purpose’
The Independent
Police chiefs at war over Mahmood’s plans to merge forces
Police chiefs are at war over Shabana Mahmood’s plans which could slash the number of forces in England and Wales from 43 to as few as nine.
Democrats tell Republicans to ‘lawyer up’
Democrats have told Republicans to “lawyer up” as they prepare to launch investigations into the Trump administration after Monday’s midterm elections.
Scottish Parliament votes against Reform push for burka ban
MSPs voted overwhelmingly against the Reform motion which was described as ‘racist’ and ‘hatemongering’.
Mayors allowed to impose ‘tent tax’ on festival-goers and Scouts
England’s mayors will be able to impose Labour’s tourist tax on campsites and caravan parks.
Leave a review afterwards, said husband ‘who asked man to rape drugged wife’
A husband who invited a man to rape his wife while she was drugged and unconscious asked him to leave a review of the attack on a swingers website, a court heard.
King and Queen bid farewell to Antigua and Barbuda after six-day visit
The royal couple received a ceremonial send-off at VC Bird International Airport.
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