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A BBC Verify analysis finds the Iran conflict has cut Middle East diesel exports more sharply than the Ukraine war, pushing global diesel prices to record highs and squeezing supply chains worldwide.
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A coordinated cyber attack forced hundreds of French supermarket refrigeration units to overheat, spoiling millions worth of food and prompting investigations into supply chain security.
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Foreign Secretary Miliband summons the Iranian ambassador after an incident at RAF Fairford, declaring Britain will not tolerate threats on its soil. The government announces sanctions and condemnation of Iran's alleged involvement.
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A visitor died after entering a tiger enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park, sparking a safety investigation and temporary park closure. Here are the key facts emerging from the incident.
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A Lagos State High Court has dismissed Euracare Hospital's effort to halt a coroner's inquest into the death of Chimamanda Adichie's 21-month-old son, Nkanu Esege. The ruling permits the mandatory fact-finding inquiry to proceed.
Politics
German Labour Minister Baerbel Bas resigns unexpectedly, citing the need to grieve her daughter-in-law's death while facing intensified public attacks from Chancellor Merz's CDU. Her departure threatens the coalition's pension reform agenda...
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Finance ministers and central bankers gather in Bangkok for the IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings, confronting an energy shock from the Iran war, soaring debt, and the transformative yet uneven impact of the AI boom on developing economies.
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A new UN report reveals 113 million Nigerians—48.7% of the population—are deprived of health, education, and living standards, with multidimensional poverty reversing earlier gains and concentrated in the north.
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Russell Brand pleaded not guilty to seven sexual offence charges as his rape trial opened at Southwark Crown Court on October 12, 2026. The case involves six women and allegations spanning 1999 to 2009.
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Starbucks brings back the viral Bearista design on an Owala bottle for the 2026 holidays. Here's what you need to know about the Nov. 5 drop, pricing, and how to secure one before they sell out.
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The 50-inch Hisense Canvas Art TV remains 50% off after October Prime Day, now $649.99 at Amazon. It's the best-value alternative to Samsung's The Frame, offering 4K visuals, a hi-matte finish, and free art gallery access.
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OPay reveals a $533 million short-term investment portfolio as it prepares for a US IPO, with yields climbing to 22% and rapid growth since 2024.
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Aaron Sorkin's 'The Social Reckoning' debuts with a weak $5.5M box office, falling short of 'The Social Network's' $22M opening and facing a shifted theatrical landscape.
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Russell Brand pleaded not guilty to seven sexual offence charges as his rape trial opened at Southwark Crown Court on October 12, 2026. The case involves six women and allegations spanning 1999 to 2009.
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An investigation maps nearly 4,000 migrant deaths near US border surveillance towers, revealing critical gaps between technology's promise and the human cost along the border.
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An MIT Technology Review investigation reveals that dozens of migrant deaths occurred within view of US border surveillance towers, exposing critical failures in the virtual wall's AI and monitoring systems.
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Chewy reported stronger-than-expected Q2 profit and raised its full-year outlook, driven by subscription growth and expanding service lines despite soft overall pet spending.
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Morgan Stanley's underweight call highlights Novo Nordisk's semaglutide patent cliff, valuation at 10x earnings, and pipeline prospects as investors weigh the stock as a potential value trap or bargain.
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Wendy's is scaling back breakfast at hundreds of locations, with franchisee bankruptcy forcing 120 restaurants to drop or limit morning service. The move highlights ongoing struggles in the chain's daypart strategy and competitive positioni...
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Bank of America maintains a bullish stance on Boeing despite recent production setbacks, with analyst Ronald Epstein reiterating a Buy rating and $270 price target amid 737 MAX and SPEEA developments.
