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As regional equities tumbled and hopes for investor stimulus faded, the Hang Seng Index fell to a seven-month low. Attention also remained focused on Beijing’s intensified scrutiny of offshore wealth and tax compliance. Macroeconomic data pointed to steady, if uneven, domestic momentum. Here are the core figures capturing market attention this week. Hong Kong stocks suffer steepest drop in 7 months The Hang Seng Index sank 3.03 per cent in a single session to 22,934.68 points, its worst...

BBC Sport FPL expert Holly Shand looks at some of the biggest dilemmas facing FPL managers heading into gameweek eight.

E-commerce platforms in India are leveraging video content to enhance product discovery and customer engagement. Creator-led videos provide a new shopping experience, combining entertainment with direct purchasing options. Consumers in tier 2 cities are particularly benefiting from this innovative approach to shopping. Companies like Amazon, Flipkart, and Myntra are adopting these technologies to boost sales. This shift may result in a significant increase in online shoppers in the coming years.

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news Good morning, and welcome to our rolling coverage of business, the financial markets, and the world economy. A fresh wave of selling hit AI stocks around the world overnight, as investor grow increasingly anxious around the sustainability of AI-fuelled returns. As storm Austen hits these shores this morning, clouds kept darkening for markets yesterday, as the wobbles of recent weeks all collided at once. First, there was mounting stress

David Shoebridge’s newly-minted leadership under pressure over handling of misconduct allegations as Senate estimates looms More than a week after allegations that Greens senator Jordon Steele-John had behaved inappropriately towards women made headlines, his position in the party remains in limbo and its new leader’s handling of the issue in question. David Shoebridge’s first major challenge at the helm of the federal Greens came earlier this month when the Nine newspapers reported a three-page

The proposal comes after a landmine explosion in the demilitarised zone last month that injured South Korean soldiers.

We ask people in the capital how much they pay for their homes.

Hollie Sharman shares her experience of health anxiety and a doctor advises on how to manage symptoms.

The musical is seen by more than 12 million people worldwide after starting in Stratford-upon-Avon.

Christian Wade has 100 Prem tries, one behind the all-time record held by Chris Ashton, and the Newcastle Red Bulls winger has shown no signs of slowing down.

From a charismatic Formula 1 racing legend to a brilliant but flawed soccer god to a troubled, tragic singer, Academy Award-winning docmaker Asif Kapadia has made a career out of telling the stories of larger-than-life figures. But when it comes to his “dream job,” it was a group of “ordinary people” in their seventies who […]

Heineken has warned UK pubs about the increasing impact of weight-loss drugs on beer sales. These medications may reduce consumers' desire to drink, leading to declines in bar revenue. Heineken suggests that bars offer half-pints and low-alcohol options to adapt. Research indicates that users of these drugs are spending less on alcohol. The broader alcohol industry is facing challenges as consumer behavior shifts amid health trends.

Officials will call on UK to ‘step up’ financial support at Brussels summit – with post-Brexit issues also on agenda EU leaders will press Andy Burnham at a summit in Brussels to contribute more to Ukraine’s defence effort in 2027. EU officials argue that the UK, Canada and Japan should do more to support Ukraine, but entreaties to these G7 countries for extra financial aid at recent international meetings have not been answered, Brussels says. Continue reading...

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Nearly 100 people took more than two years to make the film, which cost more than 10 million yuan (US$1.5 million).

Errol McGuiness says he has changed his daily routine to cope with higher household bills.

Harriet Tsadioti says contracting breast cancer was one of her biggest fears growing up.

EXCLUSIVE: Omung Kumar’s ‘Silaa’, starring Harshvardhan Rane, will release early next year. Zee Studios has set a launch date of February 5, 2027, on the film, which stars Rane and Sadia Khateeb in a story billed as bringing together “intense romance, gripping mystery and high-octane action” set against the landscapes of Kashmir and Vietnam. The […]

Days after a shooting incident of Tiger Shroff in Mumbai’s Juhu neighbourhood, his team has shared a video on their official social media handle showing the injuries he sustained during the attack. The footage features visible cuts, abrasions and bruises, offering a glimpse of the physical impact of the incident. The actor reportedly escaped direct bullet injuries when unidentified assailants opened fire at his vehicle. According to the details shared, the injuries were sustained amid the chaos

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LeBron James says his home debut was "everything that I dreamed of and more" after the Philadelphia 76ers turned boos into cheers by overhauling a 29-point deficit to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 114-106.

“The Notebook” musical is coming to London’s West End. The show, based on Nicholas Sparks’ bestselling novel and subsequent hit film starring Rachel McAdams and Ryan Gosling, will be the first production at the newly renamed Judi Dench Theatre (previously the Shaftesbury Theatre). With music and lyrics by “You and I” singer-songwriter Ingrid Michaelson and […]

Netflix and Bengali streaming platform Hoichoi have partnered to release Hoichoi’s upcoming series on Netflix in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu over the next two years, alongside their Bengali premieres on Hoichoi. The deal also covers 14 existing titles, including Eken Sirji, Sampurna and Mahanagar.

Regular users detail their frustrations – and question whether Andy Burnham’s crackdown on antisocial behaviour will actually work Andy Burnham has announced a campaign against nuisance behaviour on public transport, including “headphone dodgers” who play loud music. “We’ve all been on the train when someone starts blasting music or videos from their phone,” Burnham said in a statement. “It gets on your nerves and can quickly spoil the journey.” Continue reading...

Mr Loh Boon Chye joined SGX as chief executive officer in July 2015. His current contract runs until mid-July 2027.

Northern Ireland is the only part of the UK without a formally commissioned, publicly-funded adult service for ADHD.

Gianni Infantino's hopes of being re-elected Fifa president are enhanced by an endorsement from the Asian Football Confederation.

Driving licence news: The government has proposed major changes to India's driving licence rules, including colour-coded licences for Indian and foreign nationals, a higher safe-driving assessment pass mark of 75% and mandatory details such as blood group and emergency contact information. The draft also proposes stricter document verification, possible fee waivers for certain online services using Aadhaar authentication and fixed timelines for processing applications to update licence details.

In today’s newsletter: ​Born from the fury surrounding the deadly Novi Sad station collapse, Serbia’s Student List has taken its protests all the way to the elections in an unprecedented grassroots campaign Good morning. As waves of youth-led protests swell across Europe, prompted by the cost of living, unaffordable housing and education standards, in Serbia the younger generation is taking on the apparatus of the state itself. In tight-run parliamentary elections this Sunday, the country’s most

Will the alarm bells be ringing at Newcastle United if they lose to struggling Crystal Palace on Sunday?

Bybit Fintech FZE erhält behördliche Zulassung für Spothandel und bekräftigt damit seine Verpflichtung zur Einhaltung regulatorischer Vorgaben sowie zur Entwicklung von Dubais Ökosystem für digitale Vermögenswerte DUBAI, VAE, 23. Oktober 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Bybit, die neue...

BBC Scotland's Tom English reviews another frustrating night in Europe for the Scottish champions.

The Ballon d'Or is football's greatest individual accolade - and the thirst to win it has grown in recent years.

Everyday runners are being given the chance to compete alongside elite athletes in the first World Treadmill Championship, a new global 5km competition.

Ahead of Saturday's Women's Challenge Cup final, BBC Sport NI tells you all you need to know as holders Cliftonville take on rivals Glentoran.

The cycle of doom that has engulfed every Manchester United manager since Sir Alex Ferguson now has Michael Carrick in its unforgiving grip, writes Phil McNulty.