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UK households advised to keep three days of emergency supplies
Government guidance asks households to prepare food, water and other essentials for three days of disruption. Prime Minister Andy Burnham says the advice is about preparedness...
Ukraine and Russia exchange 270 captives each in latest prisoner swap
The 23 October exchange brought home Ukrainian troops and civilians. The UAE said it followed another round of mediation between the two countries.
Ukraine reports Starshield signal loss after Trump said service was back
A Ukrainian Defence Ministry source said signal losses continued on October 23, a day after Donald Trump said SpaceX's military satellite service had been restored.
Meta delays commercial terms to November 20 after publisher objections
Meta has pushed back the start of its updated commercial terms by three weeks while it addresses objections from publishers and advertisers over possible use of their content...
Apple’s iPhone Duo reaches stores worldwide as walk-in stock runs short
Apple’s first foldable iPhone went on sale on October 23. Launch-day reporting found store queues, while Apple warned that walk-in availability would be limited in several markets.
Trump ordered to testify by December 11 in $10bn BBC lawsuit
A judge set a deadline for Donald Trump to answer questions under oath in his defamation case against the BBC. Missing it could bring sanctions, including dismissal of his lawsuit.
Meghan Markle speaks out as Philippine authorities investigate allegations against her father
Philippine authorities are investigating allegations concerning Thomas Markle Sr. Meghan says she heard related claims in 2018; he denies the accusations.
The Gentlemen starts Season 3 production with Orlando Bloom, Robert Carlyle and Elijah Wood
The Netflix series is filming in the U.K. and Morocco. Theo James and Kaya Scodelario return alongside eight newly named cast members.
Warhound launches with $200 million to develop genetically engineered working dogs
The Texas-based startup plans to clone selected working dogs, edit genes linked to health conditions and equip dogs for military and emergency work.
Tour de France Femmes route through Derbyshire takes in Winnats and Snake passes
The 2027 race’s second stage will cross the Peak District from Manchester to Sheffield, with almost 3,000 metres of climbing and road closures along the route.
Asian football chief backs Infantino’s FIFA re-election bid after rights-plan dispute
AFC president Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al-Khalifa pledged support for Gianni Infantino at a Tokyo congress, despite their earlier clash over FIFA commercial rights.
Jim Chalmers says Treasury is revising growth and unemployment forecasts
Australia’s treasurer says higher inflation and interest rates are weighing on the economy. The revised forecasts are being prepared for December’s midyear budget update.
Bears flagged for rare illegal forward handoff against Patriots
Caleb Williams handed the ball to guard Joe Thuney on a trick play in Chicago’s 30-24 win over New England. CBS Sports says the penalty had not been called since 2010.
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Caleb Williams leads Bears past Patriots 30-24 as Chicago withstands late push
Williams threw for 308 yards and two touchdowns in Chicago’s Thursday night win, which ended New England’s three-game winning streak.
Nugent-Hopkins wins shootout as Oilers beat Hurricanes 6-5
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins scored the deciding shootout goal in his season debut after Connor McDavid tied the game late for Edmonton.
RBI sets ₹14,425 redemption price for 2018–19 Series-II sovereign gold bonds
The bonds reach their eight-year redemption date on October 23. Outlook Money calculates different price gains for standard-price buyers and online applicants who received a...
Most executives in Herald survey question Greens’ coalition credibility
Two-thirds of surveyed chief executives and chairs said the Green Party’s co-leaders had not made it a credible partner for a Labour-led government.