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Phones to be banned from pupils' bags or pockets under new rules

The government says it is strengthening its guidance for schools in England, which came into force in June.

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Tinned food and bottled water sales jump after 'Be Ready' campaign launch

Sales of essential goods such as hand sanitiser soar after the government called on households to be prepared for emergencies.

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Met Police investigate several reports on Russell Brand following his conviction

Det Supt Andy Furphy says the force had received "several reports in during the trial and since the trial".

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GCC agrees to set up advanced military command headquarters in Kuwait

Gulf leaders emphasised the need to strengthen defence coordination to confront present and future regional challenges.

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The Jews Of Iran | CNN

For centuries, Jews have called Iran home. Fred Pleitgen travels across the country for a rare look inside the Middle East’s second-largest Jewish community and the challenges it faces today.

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Showdown at sea | CNN

CNN’s Ivan Watson boards a Philippine ship in the South China Sea, where tensions with China are turning dangerous. Water cannons, warning flares and close calls reveal a conflict that could have global consequences.

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The mountain detective | CNN

Known as “Beast Runner,” Petr Novotny searches Taiwan’s dangerous mountains for hikers who’ve gone missing. CNN’s Will Ripley joins him as he follows the smallest clues, hoping to bring answers to families after everyone else has given up.

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My smartphone wrecked my wrist. Here’s how

Interactions with technology such as phones and laptops are altering our bodies and sometimes causing pain. Experts suggest tips to ease any tech-related discomfort.

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Trump says Israel, Gulf allies must repay Iran war cost: What does it mean?

Analysts say Trump’s comments are more likely to be political posturing than a reflection of serious policy priorities.

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Dave Chappelle is testing the right with jokes about Charlie Kirk

A year after Kirk’s death — and after the overwhelmingly blue midterm elections — the provocative comedian makes new conservative enemies.

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France summons Iran’s ambassador over supermarket fridge ‘sabotage’

The French government said it is seeking tough sanctions to deter further cyberattacks across Europe.

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Keira Knightley’s unforgettable green ‘Atonement’ dress is going up for sale

Almost two decades after Keira Knightley bewitched audiences in the 2007 film, “Atonement,” the emerald-green silk dress she wore in a pivotal scene is coming up for auction.

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UK author M John Harrison’s End of Everything wins Booker Prize

The book uses dark humour and elusive narratives to cast a futuristic lens on modern politics post-calamity.

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Kim Kardashian's Skims offers refunds for $148 advent calendar after backlash

The contents of the calendar, including hair clips and keychains, have been widely criticised on social media.

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Nvidia spy scandal fuels debate over chip exports to China

US lawmakers call for tighter restrictions on chip sales amid inquiry into Nvidia CEO’s relationship with alleged spy.

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US military aircraft leave second UK base, report says

This comes weeks after the US withdrew its bombers from RAF Fairford airbase in September.

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What powers does Netanyahu have as Israel’s interim PM?

As Israel faces political gridlock, Netanyahu wields caretaker powers to manage security and disrupt his rivals.

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Khor Mor drone attack raises fears over Iraq’s energy security

Drone strike disrupts electricity supply in Iraq’s semi-autonomous Kurdish region, renewing concerns about armed groups.

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Firms tied to West Bank settlements win $15m UK deals despite sanctions

Former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn called the findings ‘outrageous and frankly insulting to the public’.

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Moscow summit tests Russia’s waning grip on former Soviet allies

The CSTO’s influence is declining as Armenia turns away, while former allies pursue independent partnerships.

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Vikings Will 'Explore Their Options' At QB Before Trade Deadline, NFL Insider Says amid Cousins Buzz

Perhaps the biggest thing holding the Minnesota Vikings back from being Super Bowl contenders is their quarterback room, and they might be looking to upgrade ahead of the trade deadline.

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'Disappointed,' Jordan Davis Reacts to Surprise Eagles Trade to Jaguars Before 2027 NFL Deadline

Jordan Davis' time with the Philadelphia Eagles came to an end after four and a half years on Monday.

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Iran war live: Trump says war ‘effectively over’, Iran demands ‘surrender’

US President made the remarks following a meeting with the Qatari PM in Washington, DC.

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The fierce battle for James Bond is playing out in public

Stars like Robert Pattinson, Nicholas Hoult, Callum Turner, and Jack Lowden are reportedly in the mix.

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2026 NFL Week 9 Biggest Takeaways for Every Team

The NFL's Week 9 slate is its last before the 2026 trade deadline on Nov. 10. Organizations across the league will be evaluating their own roster, as well as the 31 other lineups.

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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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