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United Kingdom news and coverage
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Thick fog is expected to cause dangerous driving conditions for commuters in the UK over the coming week, following storms across the UK.
Source: Thick fog to create dangerous driving conditions for UK commuters (BBC News)
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Two men are facing U.K. national security charges following an incident at a British air base that was used by U.S. forces during strikes on Iran.
Source: Man charged with assisting ‘foreign intelligence service’ after incident at UK base used for Iran strikes (CNBC)
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Two men, Mohmed Ahmad Abdulkarim and Nouman Essghir, both 24, are scheduled to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court under the National Security Act after an incident at RAF Fairford.
Source: Two men charged under National Security Act after RAF Fairford incident (BBC News)
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A section of London's Oxford Street has been made traffic-free permanently starting October 26, leading to pedestrian takeover of the shopping street.
Source: Part of London's iconic Oxford Street pedestrianised ‘forever’ (The Straits Times)
Written by gemma-4-E4B-it-qat-UD-Q4_K_XL at 2026-10-28 06:41 UTC. Each bullet restates one of the articles below and links to it; bullets that did not cite a real article were discarded.
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Russell Brand accusers 'haunted' for years by alleged crimes, court hears
The women involved in the case had "nothing to gain" apart from "some closure", the prosecutor says.
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Binance estimates security breach impact at $6.3 billion
Binance said its initial investigation into a security incident suggests an attacker may have gained access through a compromised laptop belonging to a DevOps engineer.
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Burnham says he wants to offer more ‘regional empowerment’ ahead of devolution summit – UK politics live
Prime minister in Glasgow to meet with Scottish and Welsh leaders to talk about ‘next stage of devolution’ In his statement ahead of the devolution summit in Glasgow today, Andy Burnham made it clear…
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US midterms: With deep-red states now in play, could blue wave redraw America's political landscape?
With the US approaching a potentially consequential midterm election, the political landscape appears to be shifting. Alison Sargent is pleased to welcome Dr Richard Johnson, Senior Lecturer in US…
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‘Identity crisis’: UK passes British Nationality Bill in 1981 – SCMP archive
A matter of identity By Christopher Wood This article was first published on October 31, 1981 The passage of the British Nationality Bill through Parliament has proved an emotional issue for Hongkong…
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Patrick Stewart, best known for "Star Trek" and "X-Men," dies at 86
Patrick Stewart starred on stage and screen across his decadeslong acting career. He died at his home on Wednesday.
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How the UK's new antisemitism guidelines for schools will stigmatise Muslim pupils
By framing discussion of Palestine in the language of safeguarding and Prevent, the government signals that this topic carries a risk that others do not Student protesters from the Glasgow University…
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Michelle O'Neill says DUP has blocked her from PM meeting in Glasgow
The DUP leader Gavin Robinson also confirms that Emma Little-Pengelly will not participate in joint engagements with O'Neill.
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S&P 500 heads for first loss in four days as Alphabet, Caterpillar crack after earnings: Live updates
Alphabet reported a disappointing third quarter, and shares tumbled.
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Shell nearly doubles quarterly profit year-on-year as refining margins soar to record high
The oil major hiked its share buyback program as geopolitical volatility and a refined products crunch drove energy and fuel prices sharply higher.
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Musicians unite across cultures amid rising racial tensions
Musicians unite jazz, Carnatic, Māori and Chinese traditions in an Auckland concert celebrating cultural diversity through music.
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Russell Brand tells court allegations made friends and colleagues turn against him
The entertainer is giving evidence at his trial on charges including rape and assault, which he denies.
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The UK cuts energy bills, taxes banks and boosts defense in high-stakes budget
The U.K. budget cuts household energy costs, raises taxes on banks and directs billions toward defense, Ukraine and artificial intelligence
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Thick fog to create dangerous driving conditions for UK commuters
After storms across the UK, the weather is set to turn calmer with mist and fog at times over the coming week.
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Took semester break, stayed close: Janhvi on Shikhar's support after Sridevi's death
Took semester break stayed close Janhvi on Shikhars support after Sridevis death
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Ex-Met officer from Couzens unit guilty of rape
Mark Tyrrell is also convicted of sexual assault and trying to delete messages he sent the woman.
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Gulliver’s Travels at 300: a satire of the Anglo-Irish and the folly of allegiance to empire
Gulliver Exhibited to the Brobdingnag Farmer (from Jonathan Swift's Gulliver's Travels) by Richard Redgrave (1836) V&A, CC BY-NC Gulliver’s Travels, first published on October 28 1726, is a…
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Man charged with assisting ‘foreign intelligence service’ after incident at UK base used for Iran strikes
Two men face U.K. national security charges after an incident at a British air base used by U.S. forces during strikes on Iran.
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Two men charged under National Security Act after RAF Fairford incident
Mohmed Ahmad Abdulkarim and Nouman Essghir, both 24, will appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court later.
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WATCH: Record early voting in key states as Trump, Obama appeal to voters on campaign trail
President Trump is campaigning in traditionally red states as voters worry about rising prices.
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Jay-Z to headline 2027 Super Bowl halftime show
The NFL, Apple Music and Roc Nation announced Monday night that Jay-Z will be the featured performer for the halftime festivities on Feb. 14 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.
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Macklemore begins Free Palestine tour after Ed Sheeran fallout
Proceeds from the tour, which begins in Dublin next month, will go to organisations supporting Palestinians, he says.
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Part of London's iconic Oxford Street pedestrianised ‘forever’
Shoppers walking along the street told AFP this was a “good idea”, but drivers of London’s famous black taxi cabs rejected the move as “crazy”.
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Microsoft offers voluntary buyouts to 60,000 employees
Microsoft is trying to balance a rapid infrastructure build-out with capital efficiency.
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Microsoft offers mass buyouts for roughly a quarter of its workforce
Article URL: https://www.seattletimes.com/business/microsoft/microsoft-offers-mass-buyouts-for-roughly-a-quarter-of-its-workforce/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50245524 Points…
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Chris Brown Gets Suspended Prison Sentence Over Nightclub Assault
The singer, 37, had pleaded guilty after hitting a music producer repeatedly in the head with a bottle in London in 2023. He is unlikely to serve any prison time.
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Prehistoric hunter-gatherers stayed connected across 200 kilometers, Israeli study finds
The findings revealed a surprising paradox: Even though the hunter-gatherer communities were relatively small and sparsely located, they were not isolated.
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Uber rival inDrive eyes 2027 robotaxi tests in Central Asia with Pony.ai and Nvidia
inDrive plans to begin testing Pony.ai's robotaxis in Kazakhstan's capital in the first half of 2027.
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James Bond finalists to screen-test for role this week – reports
Actors in the mix to play 007 in Denis Villeneuve’s installment include Callum Turner and Jack Lowden The search for the next James Bond may finally be nearing its end: according to reports, a very…
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Pepsi renews contract with Taco Bell days after KFC switches to Coke in the U.S.
Taco Bell is sticking with longtime beverage supplier PepsiCo, even though sister chain KFC defected to Coca-Cola.
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Ethiopia-Eritrea: Is there a risk of a wider conflict?
Concerns are mounting as Ethiopia and Eritrea inch closer to war. With Ethiopia now having taken control of the border town of Zalambessa, the fear is that Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed will send his…
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Barclays to slash 5,000 jobs in AI efficiency push
U.K. banks Barclays said Thursday it plans to cut 5,000 staff, citing efficiency savings from AI.
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U.S. ordering some staff to depart Saudi Arabia amid Houthi strikes
The State Department has ordered non-essential U.S. embassy personnel and their family members to depart Saudi Arabia, following an uptick in attacks by Houthi militants.
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Government websites go dark as vulnerabilities in programming language send shudder across internet
Developers of the PHP programming language said Tuesday they had identified two critical vulnerabilities and urged users to update their sites as soon as a fix was released.
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Civil servant admits he 'made mistakes' juggling five government jobs
Kashim Chowdhury was contracted for 183 hours a week, more than the number of hours in seven days.
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Canada wants to expand its LNG business. Critics raise red flags
As Canada’s LNG exports grow, critics raise concerns over human rights abuses linked to major corporate investors.
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Google experiences resignation backlash over AI military contracts
The BBC speaks to several current and former Google DeepMind employees about their concerns with AI use on the battlefield.
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Burnham defends Jackdaw decision as Badenoch urges PM to overturn ban on new oil and gas licences
The UK government says the field, which is opposed by environmental campaigners, could be producing gas by the end of this month.
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Who's a vulture? Spain struggles to identify culprits in fury over evictions
MADRID/LONDON, Oct 21 - As anger boiled over in Spain about the death of Maricarmen Abascal two weeks after the 87-year-old pensioner was evicted from her Madrid home, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez had…
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Man charged after three Jewish women assaulted
The women suffered minor injuries when they were assaulted at Clapton Common, police say.