Faisal Islam: What I learned from a week with the world’s top finance leaders
At the IMF meeting in Bangkok this week finance and business leaders grappled with uncertainty.
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Why hasn’t the UK had any named storms yet?
So far this autumn wet and windy weather patterns have been steered away from the UK. When could…
Miranda’s tears, joy and dance moves steal show as deadly boredom sets in on The Celebrity Traitors
Miranda Hart became emotional and spoke about her health problems as more action unfolded on Friday.
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Oregon teacher fought school attacker before armed dad shot suspect ‘multiple times’
The 16-year-old suspect previously attended the primary school and had targeted a special educational needs classroom, police say.
The uncertain future of Canada’s 30 rescued belugas
An international rescue operation for the last 30 captive whales in Canada made headlines. Then five of them…
A thousand slogans echoed here – but it could be the end for iconic Delhi protest site
Jantar Mantar, an 18th Century site almost synonymous with demonstrations in Delhi, has been denotified as a protest…
Trump ‘completely wrong’ to restrict support for Ukraine, Italian minister tells BBC
Defence Minister Guido Crosetto tells the BBC the US risks prolonging Russia's full-scale invasion rather than helping to…
The Papers: ‘Mystery drones over UK’ and ‘Troops heading to Poland for war games’
The Daily Telegraph leads with reports that RAF jets had two close encounters with unidentified drones earlier this…
Why people who have never smoked are getting hooked on vaping
More than one million people now vape who have never been smokers, according to the ONS.
Not sure what to wear for Halloween? These outfits are set to be the most popular this year
Freaky Nikki, Dolly Parton and whimsical costumes like gargoyles are popular among adults dressing up this year.
Two-week half terms: The school holiday no one can agree on
Parents are divided, with some struggling to arrange childcare while others eye cheaper holidays.
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Katie Zacharia leaving her White House role less than five days on the job
Analysis: Zacharia was thrown into a whirlwind – and failed at a critical time for Trump
Katie Zacharia is out as press secretary, White House says
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Chris Mason: Burnham and Swinney tussle over where power lies in Scotland
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Trump denies limiting Ukraine access to Starlink network
Speed curbs limited Ukraine's defences against deadly Russian attacks on Tuesday night.
What we learned from heated US midterm Senate debates
As the 3 November election approaches and both parties fight for control of Congress, some clear themes have…
Police assess Palestine Action post by national security adviser’s wife
Downing Street says Sarah Helm, the wife of Jonathan Powell, "does not represent the government in any capacity".
‘Well-known’ man asks court to stop publication of sexual offence allegation
The unnamed individual asks London's High Court to prevent the publication of "serious allegations".
