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• Prepare for supply chain disruption from cyber or climate emergencies, Streeting warns

  22-10-2026 23:29 via BBC News
  
  The defence secretary says the UK needs to be ready for scenarios including impact to essential supply chains.
  
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• Items recovered in search for missing fishing boat and crew

  22-10-2026 22:54 via BBC News
  
  Tam Murray, 40 and Murdo Morrison, 23 remain missing after their vessel disappeared off Lewis and the body of crewmate Douglas Craigie was found at sea.
  
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• Could rebel knight Roger Casement be exhumed for a second time?

  22-10-2026 22:37 via BBC News
  
  In 1965, his remains were exhumed and brought to Glasnevin Cemetery, Dublin. But a commemoration society in his name, who have lodged the application, has said it wants to "fulfil his wish" to be buried in County Antrim.
  
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• See the Pokémon cards that made a retired decorator a millionaire

  22-10-2026 22:13 via BBC News
  
  A man from Surrey is now a millionaire after selling a collection of Pokémon cards at auction.
  
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• Lockerbie bombing accused loses bid to have case thrown out

  22-10-2026 20:30 via BBC News
  
  Abu Agila Mas'ud al-Marimi had claimed he was victim of an illegal rendition when he was transferred into US custody.
  
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• Fahnbulleh says she backs home secretary on migration after comments to journalists

  22-10-2026 19:54 via BBC News
  
  Energy secretary says she "didn't get it right" over comments she made about a TV interview.
  
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• 15 things you might forget as Government issues new stockpile warning

  22-10-2026 19:27 via Daily Express :: UK Feed
  The Government recommends reviewing supplies every six months.
  
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• M8 traffic LIVE: Emergency crews rush to multi-vehicle crash in Glasgow

  22-10-2026 19:24 via Daily Express :: UK Feed
  Traffic is stretching back over several miles.
  
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• Brits warned to carry cash in new Government alert - 'coins and notes'

  22-10-2026 19:17 via Daily Express :: UK Feed
  The government has urged Brits to "be ready" in the event of a national emergency.
  
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• Race to update services' computer systems after cyber-security flaw found

  22-10-2026 19:12 via BBC News
  
  Websites were taken offline after the developers of programming language PHP said "critical vulnerabilities" had been discovered.
  
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• Brits given new three-day rule by Government as they're warned - 'be ready'

  22-10-2026 18:58 via Daily Express :: UK Feed
  Businesses and individuals have been issued a warning amid a new Government campaign.
  
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• Where to buy a clockwork radio as Brits issued new warning to get one

  22-10-2026 18:55 via Daily Express :: UK Feed
  Brits are being urged to stock up on emergency essentials as the Government warns households to prepare.
  
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• Police issue major update after woman died of 'stab wounds' following crash in Bridgend

  22-10-2026 18:46 via Daily Express :: UK Feed
  Police say Eleanor Barnfield 'sustained puncture wounds unrelated to the collision'.
  
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• Russell Brand accuser said alleged rape 'really hurt', court hears

  22-10-2026 18:45 via BBC News
  
  The friend of a woman claiming to have been raped by Russell Brand says she said he was"quite aggressive".
  
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• The 9 items Brits must stockpile after new warning

  22-10-2026 18:41 via Daily Express :: UK Feed
  Check the nine items the Government has advised households to have in stock in case there is an emergency
  
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• Andy Burnham warned EU migration wave could fuel Britain's housing shortage

  22-10-2026 18:33 via Daily Express :: UK Feed
  The Prime Minister is warned any 'backsliding on freedom of movement by open-borders-Burnham would be a total betrayal of the Brexit vote'
  
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• Map thief leads 'merry dance' with return promises

  22-10-2026 18:26 via BBC News
  
  The 1684 world map, cut from an atlas at the National Maritime Museum’s library, has not been found.
  
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• Man, 61, charged with murder after 'stabbed' woman dies following crash

  22-10-2026 18:09 via BBC News
  
  Clifford Foster has been charged with the murder of Eleanor Barnfield, who died after police were called to a crash.
  
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• UK plans emergency powers to protect undersea cables

  22-10-2026 17:56 via BBC News
  
  Ministers are set to gain powers over telecoms companies during national security emergencies.
  
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• Andy Burnham confirms new work dismissal rule in law change plan

  22-10-2026 17:35 via Daily Express :: UK Feed
  The Prime Minister says new safeguards will mean "employers must do more".
  
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• World-famous UK tourist attraction announces shock closure after 38 years

  22-10-2026 17:34 via Daily Express :: UK Feed
  The attraction will face a major change in two years.
  
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• TV star's brother 'never recovered' from her death

  22-10-2026 17:32 via BBC News
  
  Paul Flack was "everyone's favourite person" but this "took its toll", an inquest hears.
  
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• 'I wasn't thinking straight' says five jobs civil servant

  22-10-2026 17:05 via BBC News
  
  Kashim Chowdhury is accused of fraudulently juggling multiple public sector jobs.
  
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• PHP: ⁠Scale of cyber-security flaw 'unprecedented' but no sign of breaches, says expert - follow live - BBC

  22-10-2026 17:03 via news.google.com
  
  PHP: ⁠Scale of cyber-security flaw 'unprecedented' but no sign of breaches, says expert - follow live  BBCThirty-two Government services offline amid PHP cybersecurity issue  The IndependentCritical security issue affecting PHP  National Cyber Security CentrePHP2Shell: AI uncovers critical RCE vulnerabilities affecting 70% of the Internet  wiz.ioHow AI Unearthed PHP Software Flaws That Put Millions of Websites at Risk  Bloomberg.com
  
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• Police should not be scared to wade in to stop wrongdoing, says Badenoch

  22-10-2026 16:55 via BBC News
  
  The Tory leader calls for more support for police officers and the public when they step in to help.
  
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• Tommy Robinson hired detectives to find journalists, court told

  22-10-2026 16:53 via BBC News
  
  The political activist cries in court while on trial accused of harassing Daily Mail journalists.
  
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• Big Brother fans still not happy as housemate called out on behaviour

  22-10-2026 16:30 via BBC News
  
  Ofcom received thousands of complaints related to Omar El Mayer's behaviour in the Big Brother house.
  
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• Mystery of man found dead in wetsuit deepens as inquest questions ethnicity

  22-10-2026 16:29 via BBC News
  
  An international appeal was launched after the man's body was discovered in a reservoir two years ago.
  
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• Barclays cutting 5,000 jobs as it increases reliance on AI

  22-10-2026 16:28 via BBC News
  
  The bank says it is using more AI leading to a 5% reduction in its workforce.
  
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• Rochdale police appeal LIVE as officers hunt 'woman who may have recently given birth' after discovery - Manchester Evening News

  22-10-2026 16:20 via news.google.com
  Rochdale police appeal LIVE as officers hunt 'woman who may have recently given birth' after discovery  Manchester Evening NewsJust so sad, RIP Paul 💔  Facebook‘Human tissue’ found on street as cops hunt for woman who may have recently given birth  The SunUrgent search for woman who may have recently given birth near junction  The Bury TimesPolice appeal to find woman who may have recently given birth in Rochdale  Roch Valley Radio
  
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• Airbnb guests freed from chores involving ‘significant effort’ under new global rules - The Guardian

  22-10-2026 16:15 via news.google.com
  Airbnb guests freed from chores involving ‘significant effort’ under new global rules  The GuardianAirbnb hosts banned from asking guests to strip beds and wash dishes  The TelegraphAirbnb's new rules limit cleaning chores for guests  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and VideosAirbnb bans making guests do dishes and take out the trash  The VergeAirbnb Hosts Are Furious They Can No Longer Make Guests Do Their Chores  WIRED
  
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• Japan Launches Mission To Study Martian Moon - Hackaday

  22-10-2026 16:00 via news.google.com
  
  Japan Launches Mission To Study Martian Moon  HackadayMission blasts off for Mars to grab a piece of its moon  BBCJapan’s mission to Mars’s moons takes off  The EconomistVeteran ESA probe rolls out welcome mat for Japan's Phobos mission  The Register20 MHz Magic: How a Slow Clock Delivers Sub-Meter Ranging Around Mars  All About Circuits
  
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• Man Utd make Carrick sack decision after Como humiliation - London Evening Standard

  22-10-2026 15:41 via news.google.com
  
  Man Utd make Carrick sack decision after Como humiliation  London Evening StandardMan Utd boss Michael Carrick carrying on as Old Trafford club eyes possible replacements  BBCMichael Carrick set to lead Man United vs. Bournemouth amid pressure - sources  ESPNCarrick insists Manchester United board back him after Ten Hag points to ‘toxic culture’  The GuardianMichael Carrick will be in charge for Manchester United trip to Bournemouth  RTE.ie
  
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• France reports first Shamonda virus case in human who later died - Sky News

  22-10-2026 15:34 via news.google.com
  France reports first Shamonda virus case in human who later died  Sky NewsFirst human case of Shamonda virus detected in France, officials say  BBCShamonda virus detected in human for first time in France  The GuardianFrance reports first human case of livestock virus Shamonda after patient dies  ReutersHealth authorities race to investigate first human death linked to rare cattle virus  The Telegraph
  
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• Retired decorator's Pokémon cards sell for £1.5m

  22-10-2026 15:31 via BBC News
  
  He says he found treasure in his attic where the collection had been stored for 15 years.
  
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• Harry Brook hits fastest 200 in ODI history - The Times

  22-10-2026 15:30 via news.google.com
  
  Harry Brook hits fastest 200 in ODI history  The TimesHarry Brook hits 202 for England against Sri Lanka in ODI tri-series  BBCEngland v Sri Lanka: Brook makes history in men’s tri-series cricket ODI – live  The GuardianHarry Brook becomes first England batter to record ODI double century  The IndependentSri Lanka vs England live: Tri-Series ODI score and latest updates  The Telegraph
  
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• Judi Dench says sight loss means she can no longer perform but she is still ‘besotted by’ Shakespeare’s sonnets - The Guardian

  22-10-2026 15:06 via news.google.com
  Judi Dench says sight loss means she can no longer perform but she is still ‘besotted by’ Shakespeare’s sonnets  The GuardianDame Judi Dench: 'I can't do a play, a film or read anymore'  BBCUK acting legend Judi Dench, 91, in 'heartbreaking' health update  Oxford MailJudi Dench: I can't be on stage, I can't read anymore  RTE.ieGood to know 📆  Facebook
  
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• Boelo: Met Office names second storm to hit UK in 24 hours - Sky News

  22-10-2026 15:02 via news.google.com
  
  Boelo: Met Office names second storm to hit UK in 24 hours  Sky NewsTwo named storms to affect parts of UK in coming days  BBCNI weather: Warning in place ahead of Storm Boelo  BBCBack-to-back storms to strike Britain  The TelegraphStorm Boelo to bring 'strong winds' to Northern Ireland  RTE.ie
  
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• Sony Exits UHD Blu-ray Player Market as Pull Back from Physical Media Continues - Push Square

  22-10-2026 15:00 via news.google.com
  Sony Exits UHD Blu-ray Player Market as Pull Back from Physical Media Continues  Push SquareSony reportedly exits UHD Blu-ray player market  FlatpanelsHDSony could be ditching 4K Blu-ray for good as rumours swirl about its last dedicated player  What Hi-Fi?Ironically, the PS5 is now helping keep Blu-rays alive as Sony phases out its other players - but I wouldn't recommend physical media fans flock to the console  GamesRadar+Sony discontinues its last dedicated 4K Blu Ray Player  OC3D
  
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• Former Scotland rugby international to go on trial charged with rape

  22-10-2026 14:50 via BBC News
  
  Tim Visser is accused of controlling and abusive behaviour against a woman over a a 14-year period in Edinburgh and elsewhere.
  
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• Russia bombards Kyiv with missiles hours after agreeing to resume talks with Ukraine - The Guardian

  22-10-2026 14:35 via news.google.com
  Russia bombards Kyiv with missiles hours after agreeing to resume talks with Ukraine  The GuardianMassive strikes hit Kyiv hours after Putin agrees to fresh peace talks  CNNRussia pounds Kyiv, Ukraine launches drones, despite talk of renewing negotiations  ReutersRussian strikes hit Kyiv after Witkoff meets Putin  Al JazeeraUS reacts to Kyiv's claim it received no advance notice of Russian ballistic missile launches  The Kyiv Independent
  
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• UK restarts large-calibre weapon manufacturing after 20 years in defence push - Reuters

  22-10-2026 14:09 via news.google.com
  UK restarts large-calibre weapon manufacturing after 20 years in defence push  ReutersTelford Gun Hall opening marks return of tank barrel production to UK  BBCTank gun barrels to be made on British soil for first time in 20 years  The TelegraphDefence Secretary Wes Streeting's speech at the opening of Telford Gun Hall  GOV.UKLarge calibre gun production returns to Britain  UK Defence Journal
  
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• Stepdad guilty of murdering student on her birthday - BBC

  22-10-2026 14:09 via news.google.com
  
  Stepdad guilty of murdering student on her birthday  BBCMan 'obsessed' with stepdaughter found guilty of her murder | ITV News  ITVXStepdad smirks as jury finds him GUILTY of murdering Preston student in halls of residence  Lancs LiveHartlepool murder-accused stepdad declines to give evidence  BBC🚨 JUST IN | Nathan Owens has been found guilty of the murder Carla Georgescu on her 20th birthday  Facebook
  
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• Senior detective accused of using AI for decisions

  22-10-2026 13:47 via BBC News
  
  It is alleged the officer used the technology "inappropriately during criminal investigations".
  
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• At least four dead after storm brings flooding to southern France - BBC

  22-10-2026 13:23 via news.google.com
  
  At least four dead after storm brings flooding to southern France  BBCFloods in southern France cause havoc, kill at least one  Euronews.comPictures: Residents warned to stay home as severe flooding hits south of France  The ConnexionCorsica: 416 mm of rain in three hours sets a French record  Around PragueThree people have died in storms, flooding in southern France  TradingView
  
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• Katie Price's ex-husband Kieran Hayler cleared of raping girl, 13 - BBC

  22-10-2026 13:22 via news.google.com
  
  Katie Price's ex-husband Kieran Hayler cleared of raping girl, 13  BBCKatie Price's ex-husband found not guilty of raping teenage girl  The IndependentJury considers verdict in rape trial of Katie Price's ex, Kieran Hayler  BBCKieran Hayler says he wants to 'rebuild life' as he's CLEARED of raping girl, 13, after accusing Katie Price of 'set up'  The SunKatie Price's ex-husband not guilty of raping 13-year-old girl  The Argus
  
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• Russell Brand accuser said alleged rape 'really hurt', court hears - BBC

  22-10-2026 13:00 via news.google.com
  
  Russell Brand accuser said alleged rape 'really hurt', court hears  BBCRussell Brand trial live: 'She told me about a really dark situation with a lot of blood,' witness tells court  Sky NewsWoman told Russell Brand he treated her ‘like an animal’, court hears  The GuardianRussell Brand ‘treated fan he raped like a piece of meat’, trial told  The IndependentRussell Brand Trial: Witnesses Say Their Friend Was “Extremely Distressed” After Alleged Anal Rape  Deadline
  
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• Ed Gamble shares truth about real James Acaster away from Celebrity Traitors - Metro.co.uk

  22-10-2026 13:00 via news.google.com
  Ed Gamble shares truth about real James Acaster away from Celebrity Traitors  Metro.co.ukWho is the real James Acaster?  The IndependentFinally, everyone fancies James Acaster. What took them so long? | Polly Hudson  The GuardianTraitors star may ‘quit' as pressure gets too much  AOL.co.ukCelebrity Traitors: Is James Acaster the worst Traitor in the history of the show?  The Irish Times
  
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• Love affair to staged arrest: how a Romanian from England was jailed in Russia as a spy - Reuters

  22-10-2026 11:44 via news.google.com
  Love affair to staged arrest: how a Romanian from England was jailed in Russia as a spy  ReutersRomanian Man From England Jailed 15 Years in Russia After Online Romance Led Him to Abkhazia  UNITED24 MediaRussia’s ‘Spy Arrest’ Video Raises Questions Over Romanian’s 15-Year Sentence  Outlook India
  
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• Barclays to cut 5,000 jobs as bank steps up AI adoption - Financial Times

  22-10-2026 11:36 via news.google.com
  
  Barclays to cut 5,000 jobs as bank steps up AI adoption  Financial TimesBarclays cutting 5,000 jobs as it increases reliance on AI  BBCBarclays cuts 5,000 jobs as profits jump ahead of looming bank tax; French bond yields hit fresh 24-year high – business live  The GuardianBarclays to Cut 5,000 Jobs in AI-Fueled Push to Lower Costs  Bloomberg.comBarclays cutting 5,000 jobs in AI-led efficiency drive  Sky News
  
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