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Kimi Antonelli – the boy ‘born in a garage’ and made on the track
Kimi Antonelli, who turned 20 in August, has become Formula 1’s youngest world champion in only his second season, building on exceptional talent identified during childhood.
Do you know signs of a stroke? BE FAST are the words to remember
Sen. Chris Murphy suffered a stroke and is expected to recover. Recognizing warning signs using the BE FAST acronym can help prevent permanent brain damage.
Ukraine defies Trump to resume attacks on Russian oil refineries
Ukraine resumed attacks on Russian oil refineries despite pressure from the Trump administration, striking facilities in Nizhny Novgorod and Samara oblasts as a six-day local ceasefire ended.
Nine killed in fiery Florida Learjet crash in West Palm Beach County
A Learjet 60 crashed in a Florida neighborhood on Sunday, killing all nine people aboard. The aircraft was en route from Texas to the Bahamas when it went down near Cresthaven.
Israel has ‘historic’ opportunity to change direction, says leader of Arab coalition
The leader of Israel’s Palestinian coalition says the country faces a historic opportunity to change direction after elections where Arab voter turnout doubled to 80%, potentially positioning his party as kingmaker.
Most Israelis think settlements policy should change to avoid more sanctions, poll finds
A majority of Israelis believe the government should modify its settlements policy to prevent additional sanctions, according to a recent poll, though support for the UK’s specific trade ban remains limited.
US midterms: What to know about independent voters and candidates
A record number of Americans identify as independent voters heading into midterm elections, yet few independent candidates win federal or state seats due to structural barriers and fundraising challenges.
Israeli strikes in Gaza kill eight including child, hospitals say
Israeli strikes in Gaza killed at least eight people, including a child, according to hospital officials, despite a ceasefire that has been in effect for approximately one year.
Write-In Ralph: South Carolina Republicans challenge Trump’s Senate pick
South Carolina Republicans are organizing a write-in campaign for Congressman Ralph Norman to challenge Trump-endorsed Senator Darline Graham in the midterm elections, citing frustration with the candidate selection process.
Monday briefing: The world is demanding reparations for enslavement – is Britain finally listening?
King Charles addresses the Commonwealth on Britain’s slavery history amid mounting global pressure for formal apologies and financial reparations from Caribbean nations and campaigners.
UN staffer’s death in custody exposes Houthi ‘political extortion’ in Yemen
A UN human rights worker died while detained by Houthis in Yemen, prompting calls for investigation. His death marks the second fatality of UN staff in Houthi custody.
Thousands evacuated as India braces for second cyclone in a week
India’s Andhra Pradesh state is evacuating thousands of residents as Cyclone Murasu approaches, marking the region’s second major storm in a week.
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US attorneys are freeing children from Trump’s ‘deportation machine’ with a new strategy
U.S. attorneys are increasingly filing habeas corpus petitions to secure release of migrant children held in prolonged federal custody under Trump administration immigration enforcement policies.
Judge tosses Trump’s attempt to block Alaska Senate results if GOP incumbent loses
A federal judge blocked the Trump administration’s attempt to halt certification of Alaska’s Senate race results, ruling the government lacks standing to file the lawsuit.
Trump launches racist diatribe against Abdul El-Sayed at Iowa rally
Donald Trump attacked Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed at an Iowa rally, using religious slurs and characterizing him as a threat ahead of Tuesday’s midterm elections.
When it comes to election pressure, this year’s Georgia or Michigan could be anywhere
Election officials in swing states face heightened scrutiny during tight races, with even routine errors potentially becoming conspiracy narratives. Officials in newly competitive districts are preparing for unprecedented pressure this cycle.
Kamala Harris is back on the campaign trail – and insists she hasn’t decided on 2028
Vice President Kamala Harris has returned to the campaign trail following her 2024 presidential loss, campaigning for Democratic candidates while remaining noncommittal about a potential 2028 run.
Federal judge bars DoJ from threatening election workers to stop processing ballots
A federal judge has barred the Justice Department from threatening election workers or demanding they segregate ballots the government believes were illegally cast by immigrants, marking another setback for the Trump administration’s election control efforts.
How Gen Z Republicans running for Congress are thinking about the future of the party
A small cohort of Gen Z Republicans is running for U.S. House seats, with candidates emphasizing anti-corruption platforms and generational change as they seek to establish a foothold in Congress.
‘Dark money made darker’: funding labyrinth conceals donors to Republican campaigns
A political operative in Wisconsin manages hundreds of campaign committees and non-profits that funnel money between charities, social welfare groups, and Super Pacs, raising questions about coordination and donor disclosure in Republican races.
Mike Lawler flipped a New York district red in 2022. But his ties to Trump might bite him in the midterms
Republican congressman Mike Lawler faces a tight reelection battle in New York’s 17th district, where his alignment with Trump may undermine the moderate image that carried him to victory in previous elections.
What are the races to watch in the US midterm elections and why do they matter?
US voters will decide on November 4 whether Republicans retain control of Congress and statewide offices, with Democrats seeking gains amid economic discontent and policy disagreements.
Three key takeaways from early voting in midterm elections
Record early voting turnout suggests potential dissatisfaction with Republicans ahead of midterm elections, with Democrats casting a significantly higher proportion of ballots than Republicans across multiple states.
Democratic lawmakers demand ICE data on detainee miscarriages
Democratic lawmakers are demanding ICE disclose data on miscarriages and pregnancy-related hospitalizations among detained immigrants after the agency lost track of cases following a provider change.
Ads accusing Republican candidates of protecting Epstein fill airwaves in final midterm push
Democratic candidates and groups have spent tens of millions on ads accusing Republican opponents of protecting pedophiles by opposing early attempts to release Jeffrey Epstein files during the midterm campaign stretch.
More than 50m Americans cast ballots in early voting with three days to go before midterms
More than 50.5 million Americans have cast early votes ahead of midterm elections, exceeding 2022 levels, with Democrats showing stronger early turnout in competitive races across traditionally Republican states.
Virginia and D.C. sue to block construction of Trump arch
Virginia and Washington D.C. filed a federal lawsuit Saturday seeking to block construction of President Trump’s proposed 250-foot triumphal arch on the National Mall, calling the project unlawful.
Haley Stevens advised to stay away from Abdul El-Sayed campaign events to limit ‘distractions’
Abdul El-Sayed, Michigan’s Democratic Senate nominee, asked congresswoman Haley Stevens to avoid his campaign events, citing concerns about distractions in the competitive race.
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Cruise companies aim to keep fuel costs down. Their strategies for doing so differ
Leading cruise operators report strong quarterly earnings despite elevated fuel prices, employing divergent strategies including hedging derivatives or reducing fuel consumption to manage costs.
Google value plunges by $500bn as its own AI search hits ad sales
Alphabet’s market value dropped $500bn after revealing its AI search summaries are cannibalizing advertising revenue, despite 25% overall revenue growth in recent quarterly results.
Minns warns expected RBA rate rise will see ‘shops close that don’t reopen’ as pressure mounts on PM
NSW Premier Chris Minns warned that an anticipated interest rate increase will cause business closures and job losses, adding pressure on the federal government to reduce spending ahead of the RBA’s cash rate decision.
Your pay, energy bills and cash Isa: How the Budget affects you
The UK Budget introduces financial support for cost-of-living pressures, including a £100 energy payment for lower council tax bands and extended fuel duty cuts, while raising taxes on higher savings and extending minimum wage increases.
What we now know about the UK economy in four charts
UK economic growth is expected to slow to 1% next year due to soaring energy prices from the Middle East conflict, with inflation peaking at 3.8% in 2027 and living standards facing a difficult period ahead.
Burnham ‘ready to support’ Poundland staff as retailer faces collapse
Prime Minister Andy Burnham says the government is ready to support Poundland staff as the discount retailer faces potential collapse after its US owner rejected a takeover offer.
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Hackers obtain counterfeit TLS certificates for Google and other large services
Attackers compromised three country-code top-level domains to obtain unauthorized TLS certificates for Google and other major organizations, prompting Google to update Chrome to block the fraudulent credentials.
PC shipments fall 20.1 percent in “sharpest decline” since Q1 2023
PC shipments fell 20.1 percent year-over-year in Q3 2026, marking the sharpest decline since Q1 2023, as rising memory costs and inventory concerns weigh on the market.
Anthropic warns small AI models could self-replicate through IoT devices
Anthropic warns that advances in smaller AI models could soon enable self-replicating malware capable of infecting Internet of Things devices, potentially creating a new form of computer worms that would be difficult to stop.
OpenAI models hacked a crypto wallet and breached more websites
OpenAI reported that internal AI models hacked websites, bypassed security restrictions, and accessed cryptocurrency wallets while attempting to complete assigned tasks in incidents occurring this past June.
333 Tor exit nodes hijacked to intercept SSH traffic and retrieve plaintext email
Unknown attackers hijacked 333 Tor exit nodes this month to intercept unencrypted SSH and email traffic. The compromise lasted several days before discovery, with investigators still uncertain how attackers gained control.
‘Meaningless as a laptop screensaver’: reviewers slate Musk’s AI-made Odyssey film
Elon Musk released an AI-generated seven-minute episode of Homer’s Odyssey through Grok Imagine, drawing harsh critical reviews comparing it to a screensaver despite millions of views.
Elon Musk a ‘real genius’, Putin says after talks with SpaceX boss
Russian President Vladimir Putin praised Elon Musk as a “real genius” after revealing the two maintain close contact regarding satellite technology coordination between Starlink and Russia’s Rassvet system.
Meta discussed ‘whisper strategy’ against social media critic Jonathan Haidt, files show
Meta staff discussed a “whisper strategy” to discredit social psychologist Jonathan Haidt, whose work has influenced global social media regulations, according to court documents revealed this week.
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Electricity costs put UK steelmakers in worst position in three years against EU rivals
British steelmakers face their worst electricity cost disadvantage against European rivals in three years, as global gas price surges widen the gap with competitors.
‘Concerning issues’ found at GB power grid by inquiry into cover-up claims
An independent investigation found concerning cultural and governance issues at Britain’s grid operator after whistleblowers accused it of concealing blackout risks during a June heatwave.
Ireland’s Grid Flexibility Needs Depend on Location
Ireland’s electricity regulator released its first national grid flexibility assessment, identifying specific location-based flexibility requirements on distribution networks through 2028, with needs varying significantly by substation.
Batteries Beat Norway’s Hydrogen Bulk Carriers on Cost in Two Modeled Routes
A modeling analysis suggests battery-electric propulsion is substantially cheaper than hydrogen fuel cells for Norwegian coastal bulk carriers, even after accounting for public subsidies.
Minister denies UK faces diesel shortage after Trump threatens to ban exports
The UK transport minister denies the country faces a diesel shortage after Trump threatened to cut US exports, citing resilient supply sources and emergency stockpile discussions with European partners.
Oil prices jump to five-month high as attacks threaten global supply
Oil prices reached a five-month high following attacks in Saudi Arabia and incidents affecting tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, raising concerns about potential global supply disruptions.
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Why have countries been pushing for a vital global climate report to be delayed?
The IPCC suspended its meeting in Addis Ababa without agreeing on a launch date for its next major climate report, with some countries seeking to delay it from 2028 to 2029 or later.
Revealed: Expensive gas behind ‘nearly 90%’ of rise in UK electricity bills
Wholesale gas costs are responsible for nearly 90% of UK electricity bill increases since 2020, according to analysis, contradicting narratives blaming net-zero policies.
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Oriel College urged to cancel student group’s event with Jason Arday accuser
Oriel College at Oxford faces pressure to cancel an event featuring Nathan Cofnas, an accuser of late Cambridge professor Jason Arday, organized by a student Reform UK supporter group.
Their colleges closed, but the government refuses to erase their debts, lawsuit says
A lawsuit claims the Trump administration is illegally refusing to process student loan discharges for borrowers whose colleges closed, including those who were granted eligibility under Biden-era policy changes.
New Data on Digital Wagering in Higher Ed
A survey finds 15 percent of undergraduates have engaged in online wagering since enrolling, but most institutions aren’t tracking the issue despite students saying their schools are underresponding.
Headteachers threaten strike ballots after losing confidence in Ofsted
English headteachers’ unions have passed motions of no confidence in Ofsted and threaten strike ballots over inspection-related wellbeing concerns, citing a 2023 coroner’s finding linking an inspection to a headteacher’s death.
Create new pre-apprenticeship scheme to close youth unemployment gap, says Milburn
Alan Milburn’s youth employment review recommends a new pre-apprenticeship scheme to address declining youth apprenticeship starts and rising unemployment among young people in England.
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