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World Politics & Diplomacy 16 Oct 2026, 12:15 AM IST

UK Sends Ukraine More Storm Shadow Missiles to Expand Long-Range Strike Options

The United Kingdom has supplied Ukraine with additional Storm Shadow cruise missiles, according to a Bloomberg report, bolstering Kyiv’s ability to strike Russian military targets deep behind the front line. The move underscores continued Western support for Ukraine as London and its allies weigh how to sustain battlefield pressure without crossing red lines that could widen the war.

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World Politics & Diplomacy15 Oct 2026, 07:07 AM IST

Burnham Says He Wants to Repair Bridges Between Ukraine and the United States as Zelensky Meets Him in London

Prime Minister Burnham said he wants to “repair bridges” between Ukraine and the United States as he met President Volodymyr Zelensky at Downing Street, signalling an effort to steady relations at a sensitive moment in the war. The meeting underscores London’s attempt to reinforce Western support for Kyiv while navigating political strains that have complicated transatlantic coordination.

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World Politics & Diplomacy15 Oct 2026, 05:46 AM IST

Burnham Walks a Diplomatic Tightrope as Zelensky Visits Britain

Andy Burnham has moved carefully as Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky visits the United Kingdom amid renewed transatlantic strain after Donald Trump turned sharply against Kyiv. The Manchester mayor has framed his remarks around repairing bridges between Ukraine and the United States, reflecting Britain’s effort to project support for Kyiv without deepening political fractures with Washington.

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India Sports & Cricket09 Oct 2026, 09:47 AM IST

Mikel Arteta Extends Arsenal Deal to 2030 After Title Triumph

Arsenal have secured Mikel Arteta on a new contract through 2030, underlining the club’s commitment to continuity after the Spaniard delivered a Premier League title and transformed the team into sustained contenders. The 44-year-old, who arrived in December 2019, is now the longest-serving manager in the Premier League by a clear margin, a status that reflects both Arsenal’s patience and the scale of the rebuild he has overseen.

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Global Markets & Equities08 Oct 2026, 11:47 PM IST

American Express Unveils Its Largest Centurion Lounge Expansion Yet in Houston, London and Philadelphia

American Express is accelerating a major global upgrade of its Centurion Lounge network, announcing new openings and expansions in Houston, London and Philadelphia, alongside a supersized Newark project. The move underscores how premium travel amenities remain a strategic battleground for card issuers competing for affluent customers and higher-spending travelers.

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World Politics & Diplomacy08 Oct 2026, 05:39 PM IST

Royal Navy Sailor Appears in Court on National Security Act Spy Charge

A serving Royal Navy sailor has appeared in court in Britain charged under the National Security Act with offences linked to alleged spying for a foreign power, a case that underscores mounting concern in London over hostile-state intelligence activity. The prosecution comes amid heightened scrutiny of defence security, military vetting and the protection of sensitive data inside the armed forces.

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Global Markets & Equities07 Oct 2026, 10:39 PM IST

UK Appeal Court Quashes Rate-Rigging Convictions in Blow to SFO

Britain’s Court of Appeal has quashed the convictions of five former bankers jailed over benchmark rate-rigging, dealing a major setback to the Serious Fraud Office and reopening one of the City of London’s most consequential post-crisis prosecutions. The ruling intensifies scrutiny of how prosecutors handled the long-running Libor cases and raises fresh questions over the durability of earlier convictions tied to the financial scandal.

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Big Tech, Cloud & Semiconductors06 Oct 2026, 06:32 PM IST

Russia Orders Mass Quarantine After Unexplained Death of Plague Researcher

Russian authorities have reportedly imposed a mass quarantine after the unexplained death of a plague researcher, triggering urgent public-health scrutiny and renewed concern over laboratory safety. Unconfirmed reports suggesting a possible laboratory accident have intensified speculation, though officials have not publicly confirmed the cause or the scope of the incident.

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World Politics & Diplomacy06 Oct 2026, 10:40 AM IST

Dodik Claims Victory as Bosnian Serb Nationalists Press Their Advantage

Banned Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik declared victory for his party after Bosnia’s latest election, underscoring the enduring strength of nationalist politics in a country still shaped by the legacy of war and ethnic division. Early results and projections pointed to gains by nationalist forces, raising fresh concerns about institutional paralysis and deeper instability in the Balkan state.

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Global Markets & Equities06 Oct 2026, 10:39 AM IST

Trump’s Economic Backlash Exposes a Self-Inflicted Political Risk

New criticism of Donald Trump’s handling of the economy is sharpening a central contradiction in the 2024 and post-2024 political narrative: even when headline growth appears resilient, voters can still punish a president or former president if they believe the economic gains are uneven, fragile, or self-inflicted. Commentary across major outlets is converging on the same point — the economy may not be in free fall, but the political damage from inflation, tariffs, and market volatility can still be severe.

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Global Markets & Equities06 Oct 2026, 02:34 AM IST

British Airways Flight to Chicago Drops 28,000 Feet, Forcing Return to London

A British Airways Boeing 777 operating a London-to-Chicago service made an emergency return after a rapid descent of roughly 28,000 feet, according to reports citing the airline and aviation sources. The incident underscores how quickly a technical or pressurization problem can escalate into a transatlantic diversion, with implications for airline operations, passenger confidence, and broader aviation risk management.

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Global Markets & Equities06 Oct 2026, 02:13 AM IST

Trump’s Economic Meltdown Exposes a Self-Inflicted Political Risk

Fresh criticism is mounting over the state of the U.S. economy as analysts and commentators point to weakening momentum, mixed signals from key indicators and the political danger of overclaiming strength. The debate has sharpened around whether the administration can credibly sell resilience while cracks appear in growth, confidence and market sentiment.

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World Politics & Diplomacy05 Oct 2026, 05:34 PM IST

UK Greens Back Motion Calling Zionism Racism, Triggering Party and Diplomatic Fallout

Members of Britain’s Green Party have backed a conference motion describing Zionism as racism, a decision that has intensified internal party tensions and drawn sharp criticism from Jewish members, Israeli officials and commentators. The vote places the Greens at the centre of a widening debate over the line between anti-Zionism, antisemitism and legitimate criticism of Israel.

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Frontier AI & Machine Learning04 Oct 2026, 11:09 AM IST

Sean Parker Returns to Music Tech With a Bid to Rebuild Stability AI

Sean Parker is moving to reorient Stability AI around music, a striking return to the industry he helped disrupt two decades ago. Backed by major-label support and fresh capital, the effort suggests a more conciliatory model for frontier AI: one that seeks licensing, not confrontation, as it builds commercial products.

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World Politics & Diplomacy04 Oct 2026, 09:46 AM IST

Five European States Move Toward Third-Country Deportations as EU Endorses Migrant Return Hubs

Five European countries are advancing plans to send rejected asylum seekers to third countries, following a model long associated with the United States, as the European Union moves to formalize so-called return hubs. The shift reflects mounting political pressure across Europe to curb irregular migration, even as rights groups warn that externalized deportation schemes could expose vulnerable people to legal and humanitarian risks.

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World Politics & Diplomacy04 Oct 2026, 12:37 AM IST

Tories Pledge 50,000 New Prison Places in Seven-Year Crime Crackdown

The Conservative Party has pledged to create 50,000 additional prison places over seven years, framing the plan as a response to overcrowding and the early release of offenders. The proposal, announced by party leader Kemi Badenoch, is likely to sharpen debate over prison capacity, sentencing policy and the cost of expanding the UK’s penal estate.

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World Politics & Diplomacy03 Oct 2026, 08:50 PM IST

UK-Iranian Dual National Released on Bail After Westminster Arrest Linked to RAF Fairford Incident

A 25-year-old UK-Iranian dual national arrested in Westminster on Thursday has been released on bail following an investigation connected to an incident at RAF Fairford, a sensitive Royal Air Force base in Gloucestershire. The case has drawn attention because it sits at the intersection of domestic security, military infrastructure, and already strained UK-Iran relations. Authorities have not publicly detailed the alleged conduct, but the arrest and subsequent bail decision underscore the caution with which British officials are treating the matter. RAF Fairford has long carried strategic significance, making any police action linked to the site politically and operationally sensitive.

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World Politics & Diplomacy03 Oct 2026, 07:54 AM IST

Met Police Urge Students to Move October 7 Protest Amid Rising Tensions

London’s Metropolitan Police have urged students to reconsider or relocate a planned pro-Palestinian protest set for October 7, the anniversary of Hamas’s assault on Israel, citing the likelihood of heightened sensitivity and public disorder. The appeal has intensified an already fraught debate over campus activism, free expression, and the policing of demonstrations tied to the Middle East conflict.

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Clean Energy & Climate Transition03 Oct 2026, 05:02 AM IST

p53 Loss Reveals a Clonal Expansion Pathway That Could Reshape Cancer Biology

A new study reported in Science shows that losing the tumor suppressor p53 can create a signaling gradient that helps mutant epithelial cells spread through otherwise normal tissue. The finding sharpens understanding of how early cancerous clones gain a foothold, with implications for prevention, early detection, and the design of therapies that target the tissue environment as well as the mutation itself.

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India Entertainment & CultureJust now (11:58 PM IST)

Andrew Scott to Play Ian Charleson in Simon Stone’s AIDS Drama 'Elsinore'

Andrew Scott is set to portray Ian Charleson, the celebrated actor from 'Chariots of Fire,' in Simon Stone’s upcoming drama 'Elsinore,' with Olivia Colman also attached to star. The film revisits a pivotal moment in British theatre history, centring on Charleson’s assumption of Hamlet at London’s National Theatre after Daniel Day-Lewis withdrew from the production, while also engaging with the shadow of the AIDS crisis that shaped Charleson’s life and legacy.

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India Entertainment & CultureJust now (04:06 PM IST)

Sivakarthikeyan, Kayadu Lohar Film 'SK 27' Officially Launched Under Ramkumar Balakrishnan

Tamil star Sivakarthikeyan’s next major project, provisionally titled 'SK 27', has been formally launched, marking a fresh collaboration with National Award-winning filmmaker Ramkumar Balakrishnan of 'Parking' fame. The film, produced by Sathya Jyothi Films, pairs Sivakarthikeyan with actor Kayadu Lohar and adds another high-profile title to Tamil cinema’s crowded production slate.

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National Governance & PolicyJust now (01:00 PM IST)

Kerala Orders Vigilance Probe into Mundamveli P&T Apartment Project Irregularities

The Kerala government has ordered a Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau preliminary inquiry into alleged irregularities in the Mundamveli P&T apartment project in Kochi. Issued on September 22 by the Additional Chief Secretary, the directive asks the VACB director to examine the conduct of officials identified as responsible for the lapses.

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Healthcare, Pharma & Life SciencesJust now (07:51 AM IST)

Andrew Scott to Portray Ian Charleson in Simon Stone’s AIDS Drama 'Elsinore'

Andrew Scott has been cast as Ian Charleson in Simon Stone’s new drama 'Elsinore', a film that revisits one of British theatre’s most poignant true stories. Olivia Colman co-stars in the project, which centres on the actor who stepped into the role of Hamlet at London’s National Theatre after Daniel Day-Lewis exited the production.

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Banking, Fintech & InsuranceJust now (06:28 AM IST)

Banks Set to Remain Open on September 28 as Proposed Strike Is Deferred

Banks across India are expected to operate normally on September 28 after the proposed strike by bank unions was deferred following talks with the Indian Banks' Association. A high-level committee will now examine unresolved demands, including the long-pending issue of Saturday holiday declarations, while customers are advised to confirm local branch timings before visiting.

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India Entertainment & CultureJust now (09:03 PM IST)

18th IDSFFK Opens Under Censorship Shadow as 31 Films Face Uncertainty

The 18th International Documentary and Short Film Festival of Kerala opened on Thursday amid uncertainty over 31 films for which the Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has denied censor exemption. Kerala Cultural Affairs Minister Saji Cherian said the State Chalachitra Academy is pursuing all possible remedies, including legal action, to secure screening permission.

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Markets, IPOs & WealthJust now (08:01 PM IST)

Ahead of Wednesday Trade, Markets Brace for Crude, Yields and Foreign Outflows After Nifty’s Closing-Auction Shock

Indian equities head into Wednesday under pressure after the Nifty’s indicative price briefly plunged 2% in two seconds during the monthly expiry closing auction before recovering sharply. Traders and analysts say the next session will be shaped by crude oil volatility, elevated US Treasury yields, persistent foreign institutional selling, IPO-related liquidity demand and geopolitical tensions.

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Banking, Fintech & InsuranceJust now (02:29 PM IST)

India’s Digital Payments Play Is Emerging as a Global Growth Engine at GFF 2026

India’s rapid innovation in digital payments is increasingly being viewed not just as a domestic success story, but as a template for global financial infrastructure. At the Global Fintech Festival 2026, Adyen’s presence underscores how international payment firms are positioning themselves around India’s scale, interoperability, and exportable fintech capabilities.

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Global Markets & EquitiesJust now (12:46 PM IST)

Banks Likely to Deploy FCNR(B) Liquidity as Festive Credit Demand Rises, RBI Deputy Governor Says

Banks are expected to put additional liquidity from FCNR(B) deposits to work in the coming months as credit demand strengthens ahead of the festive season, Reserve Bank Deputy Governor Rohit Jain said. He added that the central bank will not direct lenders toward any specific sector, leaving deployment decisions to banks based on the quality of loan proposals.

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India Entertainment & Culture10h ago

Brad Bird's 'Ray Gunn' Brings Hard-Boiled Sci-Fi Noir to Netflix With Sam Rockwell, Scarlett Johansson

Netflix has unveiled the first trailer for Ray Gunn, Brad Bird's long-gestating animated feature that fuses detective noir with retro-futurist science fiction. Starring Sam Rockwell, Scarlett Johansson and Tom Waits, the film follows a private eye pulled into a murder case involving aliens, celebrity scandal and a corrupt metropolis shaped by 1939-era visual style. The film, which Bird says he conceived more than 30 years ago, will premiere at the BFI London Film Festival before a limited theatrical run in the United States and a global Netflix debut on December 18.

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India Entertainment & Culture10h ago

Benedict Cumberbatch Says Open Planet Film Left Him 'Turbocharged' About Nature

Benedict Cumberbatch has described presenting the Open Planet documentary How to Live on Earth as a deeply energising experience that sharpened his understanding of the natural world. The actor said the film's humour, expert voices and three-part structure helped him avoid imitating Sir David Attenborough while still bringing authority and authenticity to the project.

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Defence, Intelligence & AerospaceJust now (12:55 PM IST)

NASA Pushes Boeing Starliner Toward Delayed Crew Role as U.S. Astronaut Transport Remains in Flux

NASA and Boeing have outlined a revised path for the troubled Starliner spacecraft, signaling that the capsule will continue testing before it can carry astronauts again. The agency now expects an unpiloted demonstration flight later this year, while crewed service may not resume until 2028 and could require a different rocket configuration. The update underscores how a once-promising commercial crew program has become a prolonged technical and schedule challenge for Boeing and NASA alike.

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Global Markets & EquitiesJust now (09:29 AM IST)

Historic Low Layoffs Keep U.S. Labor Market Resilient as Factory Price Pressures Build

Fresh U.S. labor data point to a job market that remains unusually resilient, with weekly layoffs falling to a near multi-decade low and reinforcing expectations that employers are still reluctant to cut staff. At the same time, signs of firmer factory-gate price pressures suggest inflation risks have not fully faded, complicating the outlook for Federal Reserve policy and financial markets.

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Clean Energy & Climate TransitionJust now (06:12 AM IST)

Simulations Trace the First Stars’ Chemical Legacy in Today’s Universe

New computer simulations are offering a sharper view of cosmic dawn, linking the universe’s first stars to chemical fingerprints that still survive in ancient stars today. The work helps explain how the earliest stellar explosions seeded the material that later formed galaxies, planets and, ultimately, the building blocks of life.

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World Politics & DiplomacyJust now (06:00 PM IST)

Naomi Campbell Wins Appeal Over Charity Trustee Ban

Naomi Campbell has won her appeal against a charity trustee ban, overturning a ruling that had barred the supermodel from serving in charity governance. The decision marks a significant legal reversal and raises fresh questions about due process, regulatory oversight, and the standards applied to high-profile public figures in the charity sector.

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Frontier AI & Machine LearningJust now (09:19 AM IST)

Bailey Says AI Regulation Is Not the Right Starting Point as BOE Flags Market Risks

Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey said regulating artificial intelligence is “not the right place to start,” arguing that policymakers should first understand how the technology is being used before rushing to impose rules. His remarks came as the central bank warned that an AI-driven surge in asset prices could leave global markets vulnerable to a sharp correction, with spillovers into equities, government bonds and broader financial stability.

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World Politics & DiplomacyJust now (12:40 PM IST)

Turner’s £50 Million Rome Masterpiece Returns to the City Before London Auction

J.M.W. Turner’s early 19th-century painting, Rome, from Mount Aventine, is going on public display in the Italian capital for the first time ahead of a December auction in London. The presentation adds fresh momentum to one of the season’s most closely watched art sales, while reviving debate over the work’s cultural significance and market value.

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World Politics & DiplomacyJust now (10:42 AM IST)

Burnham Opens Britain’s Social Care Debate With ‘Honest Conversation’ on Hard Choices

Andy Burnham has used a major intervention to push Britain toward what he called an “honest conversation” about the country’s mounting policy pressures, with social care reform at the centre of the debate. His remarks signal a willingness to confront politically sensitive funding questions, including whether the pension triple lock should be reconsidered to help pay for long-term care.

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World Politics & DiplomacyJust now (07:54 AM IST)

Chancellor Says Jobs, Not Benefits, Should Be the Offer to Young Britons

Britain’s chancellor has argued that the most meaningful support the state can give young people is access to work, not long-term welfare, in a message that places employment and productivity at the centre of the government’s economic pitch. The remarks sharpen the political debate over living standards, industrial policy and the balance between social protection and labour-market activation.

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World Politics & DiplomacyJust now (04:00 PM IST)

Big Bang Returns to London, Reasserting the Blueprint for Modern K-pop

Big Bang’s performance at London’s Tottenham Hotspur Stadium marked a major return for the group widely credited with helping define the global K-pop playbook. The show underscored how the industry’s early architects remain culturally relevant even as newer acts dominate charts and headlines.

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Startups & Venture Capital2h ago

Muju Earth's tiny Aeropod aims to cut tilling costs and heal compacted soil

Muju Earth is pitching a deceptively simple alternative to conventional tilling: a fingernail-sized device called the Aeropod that aerates soil automatically after being planted alongside seeds. The startup says the approach could improve soil health while cutting tilling costs by half or more, and it is now moving into paid field trials in the U.K. ahead of its appearance at TechCrunch Disrupt in San Francisco.

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Startups & Venture Capital10h ago

How a 27-Year-Old Turned a Free NYC Run Club Into a $640,000 Side Hustle

Owen Akhibi Herrera founded Peak and Pace in New York City as a way to build community after moving from London, but the social run club has since evolved into a lucrative events business. In 2025, the company generated more than $640,000 in revenue, driven largely by ticketed parties and outdoor gatherings that tap into Gen Z's appetite for social fitness and belonging.

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Global Markets & Equities7h ago

Federal Reserve Approves National Westminster Bank's Plan for Stamford Representative Office

The Federal Reserve Board has approved National Westminster Bank Plc's application to establish a representative office in Stamford, Connecticut, marking a new foothold for the London-based lender in the U.S. market. The decision, announced Thursday, allows the bank to expand its presence in one of the country's major financial hubs through a non-branch office focused on liaison and market support functions.

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Global Markets & Equities6h ago

Federal Reserve Releases September Projections as Markets Parse Policy Path After FOMC Meeting

The Federal Reserve Board and Federal Open Market Committee on Wednesday released the economic projections prepared by policymakers at the September 15-16 meeting, offering fresh insight into how officials see growth, inflation and the labor market evolving. The release, published at 2:00 p.m. EDT, is likely to be closely watched by global investors for clues about the pace and direction of U.S. monetary policy.

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