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Biggest fibre boost could be scraps in your bin, experts say

Chomping on vegtable skins, seeds and stalks could give us vital fibre, say food scientists.

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'Irreplaceable legend': Tributes pour in for Sir Patrick Stewart

The actor died in Los Angeles following a "a brief and poignant journey" with Alzheimer's Disease and Lewy Body Dementia.

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Oil flows are up as Iran war turmoil eases. Why do prices keep rising?

Brent crude prices are up more than 60 percent compared with pre-war levels, despite rebound in supply.

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Smoke from wildfires killed 3,500 people in Indonesia in September: Report

Persistent wildfires sparked by drought have enveloped the region in smog.

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China made Real Madrid's Mbappé apologise over Mao remark - but many people don't know exactly what he said

His comment about Chinese leader Mao sparked anger but censorship left many wondering what exactly happened.

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‘My life is buried here’: Iranian man whose 12 family members were killed

Hamed Mirzaei lost his wife, parents and many others in a devastating US-Israeli attack on Tehran.

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Gareth Ward defends Michelin-star Ynyshir after food hygeine debacle

Chef Gareth Ward defends how he operates in documentary after Ynyshir got a one-star hygiene rating.

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How Israel choked off Hebron at 10 entrances, as 5,000 forced to flee

Our analysis exposes the heavy humanitarian and economic toll of the military siege suffocating Palestinians in Hebron.

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UK denies entry to Swedish academic due to speak at Palestine event

Home Office cancels Andreas Malm’s planned travel to the UK, saying his presence ‘not conducive to the public good’.

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Survivors of Spain’s worst train crashes urge action after latest disaster

As people suffering post-traumatic stress watch history repeat itself, experts call for investment in safety.

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US midterms: 4 days to go – What the polls say as Trump cancels two rallies

Trump cancels Kansas and Iowa rallies, opting for telephone events across nearly 20 states over the weekend.

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Self-assembling magnetic tiles could build the space habitats of the future

Ariel Ekblaw invented magnetic, self-assembling tiles that can autonomously attach to each other to create structures in space.

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New NFL Trade Rumors on Top Targets for Chiefs, Broncos, Vikings, Steelers Before Deadline

NFL teams have already engineered seismic deals in advance of the November 10 trade deadline, but more may be on the horizon.

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2026 NFL Week 8 Biggest Takeaways for Every Team

The NFL landscape dramatically changed prior to the start of Week 8 action since some teams already turned into pumpkins before Halloween.

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I didn't know when I collapsed at work - it was low vitamin D

Doctors are finding vitamin D deficiency is increasingly widespread in the UK, especially in young people. But the symptoms are difficult to spot and can be missed.

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Democrats have an identity crisis - it won't be an easy fix

Whatever the result of the midterm elections, the party is facing tough questions over what they stand for and who should represent them.

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We went on holiday with our neighbours and swapped families - it tore us apart

Rachel Stone tells how her parents swapped partners, the chaos it caused and how she came to forgive them.

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Newspaper headlines: 'No welfare cuts' and 'Police probe Epstein's stay at Balmoral'

Healey's budget fallout and fresh police probe into Epstein's stay at Balmoral with ex-Prince Andrew lead Friday's papers.

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Binance says $2.54bn in crypto funds frozen amid ‘potential security issue’

Binance founder says world’s largest crypto exchange appears to have been hacked.

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Hyrox athlete who soiled herself in race admits putting others at risk but says backlash was traumatic

In her first interview since the incident, Joanna Wietrzyk told the BBC she takes responsibility for it but did not deserve such a severe backlash.

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The Traitors: Bombshell confession as faithfuls finally turn the screw

Could the faithfuls finally come good in Thursday's penultimate episode?

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Iran war live: IRGC says four tankers struck mines in Strait of Hormuz

Iran’s IRGC says four tankers have struck naval mines after using “unauthorised” Strait of Hormuz routes.

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Peptides could soon be easier to get in the United States. Here’s what to know

The US Department of Health and Human Services posted a draft policy that would ease restrictions about how certain peptides may be created in the United States, essentially opening up access to them.

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Patrick Stewart, ‘Star Trek’ and ‘X-Men’ actor, dies aged 86

Patrick Stewart, the legendary British actor best known for his role as Captain Jean-Luc Picard in the long-running “Star Trek” TV series, has died at the age of 86, according to posts on his official social media accounts.

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‘Arab voice doesn’t count’: Jewish Israeli blocs reject Palestinian support

Palestinian voters could decide Israel’s future, but its political class refuses to accept their mandate

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Would you pay $60 for this bread? | CNN

New York bakery RYE has sparked buzz on social media with its $60 loaf of rye bread. CNN spoke with the bakery’s co-founder and head baker about what goes into making and pricing the viral loaf.

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Grading Jeffery Simmons Blockbuster NFL Trade Between Titans and Bears

The NFL's November 10 trade deadline is rapidly approaching, and we've seen several significant moves this week alone. Another massive domino dropped on Thursday, as the Tennessee Titans agreed to send star defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons to the Chicago Bear…

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Dylan Larkin Suspended By Red Wings as Team Explores Trade Opportunities Amid NHL Rumors

Dylan Larkin has officially been suspended by the Detroit Red Wings without pay after informing the organization he will no longer play for the team as he awaits a trade, it was announced Thursday.

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Humans accidentally canceled the next ice age — but it’s no reason to celebrate, scientists say

A shrinking ice cap in Arctic Canada tells a striking story of how burning fossil fuels may have stopped an ice age in its infancy, new research finds

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Brewers' Pat Murphy Appears to Rip Yankees in Trending Video From World Series Celebration

Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy has never been shy about offering a take before winning a World Series, so it's no surprise his filter is even less engaged after his team captured their first-ever championship on Wednesday.

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Goldman Says Slowing Inflation Is Best Path to Lower US Yields

For all the US Treasury’s efforts to stem rising borrowing costs, cooling inflation remains the most compelling way to lower bond yields, according to Goldman Sachs Group Inc.

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Saudis Shuttle Oil North on Sinokor Tankers to Evade Houthis

Shipowners including Sinokor Group are helping Saudi Arabian crude exit the Red Sea via the safer northern route, as Iran-backed militants target the kingdom’s exports via the Bab el Mandeb chokepoint in the south.

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Goldman Muscles Into Indian Banks’ Turf With State Share Deals

Goldman Sachs Group Inc. is making inroads into a corner of India’s deal landscape that’s long been the near-exclusive hunting ground of local finance giants: government share sales.

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China Said to Weigh Potential Bid to Host 2028 UN Climate Summit

China is considering a proposal to host the annual United Nations climate summit in 2028, a move that would signal the country’s intent to show greater global leadership on the issue.

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Korean Chipmakers’ Cash Payout Plans May Drive Won Rally Further

Unprecedented shareholder-return plans by South Korea’s two chipmaking giants are emerging as a key swing factor for the won, potentially extending its recent rally if the firms tap local currency markets to fund the payouts.

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Europe Has Its Own Biotech Star as Argenx Soars on Trial Success

It’s been a big week for biotech stocks on both sides of the Atlantic.

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Goldman, JPMorgan Are Among Most Bullish on Europe

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Stevenage Braces for Life After GSK as Drugmaker Moves to Cambridge

Nursing a pint at a pub a short walk from GSK Plc’s research headquarters in Stevenage, 30 miles north of London, Paul Jamison is fretting about the British drugmaker’s campus becoming a wasteland. The town’s largest employer is leaving, with the majority of …

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UK Firms in Distress Rises 9% Led By Consumer-Facing Sectors

The number of UK firms in critical financial distress grew by 9% in the past year, with consumer-facing industries coming under the most strain, according to research from financial and real estate advisory group BTG.

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The $28,000 Course for an AI Job Nobody Quite Understands Yet

Business schools are racing to prepare executives for the newest C-suite role, even as companies are still figuring out what chief AI officers will do.

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