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Jose Mourinho has spent the past decade seeing other managers hailed as geniuses, but did Real Madrid's win at Barcelona last week show he's been misunderstood?

Energy firm to return $5bn to shareholders as climate campaigners criticise high profits Shell has doubled its profits in the last quarter after the Middle East conflict drove up the price of oil and gas and created shortages in the global market. Shell reported on Thursday morning that it made an adjusted profit of $10.8bn (£8.1bn) in the July-September quarter, up from $5.432bn in the third quarter of 2025. The results beat analyst expectations for a rise to $10.33bn. Continue reading...

CK Asset Holdings has suspended sales at its Yuen Long residential project Montage, days before it planned to begin marketing the development’s first homes. The developer confirmed the suspension to the South China Morning Post but declined to explain the abrupt decision, saying only that it reserved the right to pause or commence sales at any time. It dismissed market speculation that the government had revoked the project’s presale consent as baseless. The move followed Moni Yeung, deputy...

Several railway reservation counters across Delhi-NCR will operate for limited hours or remain closed on November 8 due to Diwali. Three centres will offer partial services until 6 pm, while 15 others will shut during the evening shift from 2 pm to 8 pm. Six reservation offices will remain closed for the entire day. Here is the complete list of affected centres and their timings.

Chancellor vows to trim bill before next election as fiscal watchdog says disability benefits will cost £100bn a year before end of decade Business live – latest updates John Healey had said there will be a reduction in the welfare bill before the next election, with a “tough” approach to young people who do not accept support to get a job or training. The chancellor was repeatedly pressed on the issue in broadcast interviews after documents from the Office for Budget Responsibility suggested si

Even families receiving help face higher energy bills than during the last energy price shock, analysis finds Good morning, and welcome to our rolling coverage of business, the financial markets and the world economy. The £4.4bn cost of living support package delivered by John Healey’s budget on Wednesday is “badly targeted,” which means that even families receiving help face higher energy bills than during the last energy price shock, according to the Resolution Foundation. Continue reading...

Liberal Democrats leader Ed Davey says a freeze on income tax thresholds is a '£76bn stealth tax'.

The blaze that ripped through seven 31-storey tower blocks at the Wang Fuk Court residential complex, which was undergoing renovation work in the northern Tai Po district, was the deadliest in the city since 1948.

As the prestigious award marks its 30th anniversary, this year’s nominees consider hidden human labour, life in war-torn Ukraine and the Buddhist concept of rebirth Continue reading...

A new photography exhibition marks 30 years of Maggie’s centres, which offer free practical, emotional and social support to people affected by cancer. Inspired by the phrase ‘just come in’ – the ethos at the centre of every Maggie’s – photographer Tabitha Jussa’s images document the everyday moments of comfort, conversation and pause that unfold within the centres ‘Just Come In’: 30 Years of Maggie’s Centres is at RIBA North in Liverpool until 29 November Continue reading...

Chancellor John Healey says any cuts to welfare will be done "in a Labour way".

The 2026 budget has been revealed; how will it affect you personally, will it change the country and has chancellor John Healey done enough to prepare for the challenges ahead? Our money and economics editors Hilary Osborne and Heather Stewart will be answering your questions from 3pm (GMT) today. Sign up or sign in to join the discussion. Post your questions in the comments below. Yesterday Chancellor John Healey gave his maiden budget under Andy Burnham’s leadership, announcing measures to cut

Head coach Sean Lynn makes five changes for Saturday's WXV Test against Japan following last week's impressive second half performance.

One Planet Partners has launched a private equity fund in partnership with Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank. The firm plans to raise over ₹3,000 crore and target mid-market companies in India. One Planet will focus on sectors such as energy, mobility, and manufacturing, offering growth capital of ₹100 crore to ₹500 crore. Yulu Bikes Private Limited is the firm's first investment, participating in their $93 million Series C funding round.

The Japan IP Market will be back in Cannes next May for a second straight year. The Cannes Film Market and TIFFCOM, the content market of the Tokyo International Film Festival, are again teaming up on the event, and the 2027 edition will run May 14-15. The return was revealed at TIFFCOM in Tokyo, during […]

A market at an inflection point could shape inflation trends and the prices of risk assets, from bitcoin to tech stocks.

PVR INOX Limited has reported its highest-ever quarterly revenue, EBITDA and profit after tax for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, as strong theatrical performance and higher consumer spending supported the cinema chain's financial results. For Q2 FY27, PVR INOX recorded revenue of Rs 21,327 million, or around Rs 2,133 crore, on an Ind AS 116-adjusted basis. This marked a 17% increase from Rs 18,187 million in the corresponding quarter last year. Adjusted EBITDA rose 44% year on year to Rs

Bitcoin ETFs drew $424 million over three days, lifting October net inflows to $111 million despite a hawkish Federal Reserve decision and weaker crypto sentiment.

The Hong Kong teen was promised HK$10,000 (US$1,280) for splashing corrosive liquid on the Singaporean tourist last year.

“It was all a coincidence,” Toho CEO Matsuoka Hiro said this afternoon during a Q&A at the Tokyo Film Festival when quizzed on his company’s decision to re-enter the U.S. market in 2023 to distribute Takashi Yamazaki’s box-office hit Godzilla Minus One. Godzilla Minus One opened Stateside in December 2023 and earned more than $11.4 […]

Ulster back row James McNabney speaks about horse riding, his ACL injury and his dad's reaction to his first Ireland call up.

Jupiter Wagons Limited (JWL) has secured a Rs 1,140 crore order from Indian Railways to manufacture and supply 2,583 wagons. The company expects to secure additional orders worth around Rs 2,000 crore in the fourth quarter of the current financial year. Demand prospects have also received a boost from a Ministry of Railways tender for 5,800 BOBRN wagons, while JWL is expanding its manufacturing capabilities across the wagon value chain.

Prime minister vows not to slash health and education funding amid political problem over handling of economy Anthony Albanese has ruled out major cuts to health, education and essential services in December’s mid-year budget update, but conceded savings are required as Labor struggles to curb accelerating inflation. Amid growing pressure from within Labor’s own ranks, as well as from the opposition and business, Albanese said the Coalition was hypocritical in not supporting existing savings pro

Shashank Walia’s “Birds in the Dark,” about a call center executive whom a police informer mistakes for a suspect, will close the 15th Dharamshala International Film Festival with its India premiere. The festival runs Oct. 29–Nov. 1 at Tibetan Children’s Village in Upper Dharamshala. Walia’s debut feature took two prizes at the Busan International Film […]

Disha Patani has ventured into the fashion business with the launch of her own clothing brand, DZ. The actress, who has often been associated with relaxed and oversized silhouettes, is bringing that aesthetic to her new label along with designs inspired by outer space and aliens. The brand has gone live through its official website, offering a range of oversized and baggy outfits featuring graphic and space-inspired elements. DZ marks Patani's move into entrepreneurship after more than a decade

The Milwaukee Brewers win the World Series for the first time in the franchise's 57-year history after beating the Tampa Bay Rays in game five on Wednesday.

Richard Norton, 75, went into cardiac arrest in March 2025 after injecting prescribed but unapproved CJC1295 and ipamorelin Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast The death of an Australian actor after injecting unapproved peptides could result in tougher restrictions on the substances. Richard Norton, 75, an experienced film industry fight choreographer, stuntman and martial artist, went into cardiac arrest in March 2025 after injecting a prescribed but unapproved peptide.

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India has proposed a new framework for internet-based linear television distribution. This recommendation could broaden the interpretation of the Telecommunications Act and affect other digital content. Legal experts express concerns over TRAI's jurisdiction regarding OTT services and the implications for freedom of speech. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting must decide whether to adopt these recommendations.

Actor Varun Sharma, who was all set to star in the upcoming action thriller Naam – To Live Is War, and the makers Utsav Entertainment have arrived at a mutual understanding regarding the collaboration, keeping in view existing professional commitments and scheduling considerations. Due to Varun’s existing professional commitments and scheduling considerations, accommodating the project at this time has become challenging. Following thoughtful discussions and careful consideration, both the actor

White flag installations across the country, including 60,000 flags on the National Mall, honor lives lost and mobilize action on lung cancer screening, research, and access to care WASHINGTON, Oct. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- This November, LUNGevity Foundation will launch Every Breath...

Vana-Reese Schuster-Togiatau was injured during a drive-by shooting outside Fitzy’s Loganholme in the city’s south on Saturday Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast A 19-year-old woman who was on a night out with friends has died after a drive-by shooting that left three other people injured. Vana-Reese Schuster-Togiatau, from Jimboomba, was hit in the head and neck when masked gunmen opened fire into a crowd outside Fitzy’s Loganholme, a pub in Brisbane’s south, on Saturda

The Indian aviation industry is expected to face significant financial challenges in the current fiscal year. A ratings agency has projected net losses of Rs 36,000-38,000 crore for this year. Rising aviation turbine fuel prices and foreign exchange losses are contributing factors to the losses. Additionally, the ongoing US-Israel-Iran conflict is anticipated to dampen air passenger traffic growth.

Catherine’s Originals denies Mondelēz claims in London high court of ‘passing off’ and trademark infringement The owner of Toblerone is taking legal action against a tiny British vegan chocolate brand which it claims has been copying the Swiss chocolate bar’s famous chunky shape. Mondelēz has filed papers at the high court in London accusing Catherine’s Original’s of “passing off” and trademark infringement with its O’bar – a length of chocolate divided into segments each with a rounded semi-ova

Tobacco major Philip Morris International (PMI) reported a 5.5 per cent YoY rise in net revenues to $11.4 billion in Q3, driven by growth in both smoke-free and combustible products, as per a company statement.