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Hundreds of community members gathered in Wodonga on Wednesday night to show their support for the independent MP Helen Haines after Monday's alleged attack, with many expressing shock and asking: 'Why Helen?' Attendees praised Haines for her compassion, support for young people and ability to bring people together across political divides. One community member said Haines was reasonable, fair and considerate and 'listened to everybody'. The former independent MP Cathy McGowan called for greater

India's processed food exports to the UK represent significant growth potential with only a 0.6 percent share. The India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement eliminates tariffs on various food products. As a result, Indian producers gain immediate competitive advantages in these markets. Trade missions, market intelligence sharing, and SME growth opportunities are key focuses of the TPCI-UKIBC partnership.

Leicester are 10th in League One, 10 years after winning the Premier League. After hitting their lowest ebb, are there now grounds for optimism?

China has taken a major step in spearheading the standardisation of brain-computer interface (BCI) technologies, as it now chairs the secretariat of a subcommittee jointly overseen by two key international organisations and lists the technology applications as a national development priority. The China-led subcommittee, known as ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 43, was set to formulate global standards regarding the communication and interaction between brains and computers that are applicable across...

Giada Ripa’s ambitious project combines archive photography from the 1860s, a modern dominatrix – and the story of a relative who became a muse to 19th-century artists and intellectuals Continue reading...

In today’s newsletter: rising rates of C-sections, staff shortages and years of unresolved concerns are preventing some hospitals from delivering babies safely Good morning. Over the summer, doctors in the emergency department at the North Devon district hospital in Barnstaple, one of the most remote in the UK, received a crash course on delivering a baby. Their training covered subjects nobody wants to hear about when they’re imminently expecting: shoulder dystocia, postpartum haemorrhage, and

Governments and companies are scrambling to protect their websites, as Amazon says it experienced attacks before the warning was made public.

Roslynn Garner-Gatley starts using a hot water bottle, bed socks and earlier bedtimes to stay warm.

Like 'weeing lava': living with chronic UTIs

At one point a super typhoon and one of the strongest storms in the Pacific this year, Champi weakened slightly on Thursday but was still packing gusts of more than 227 kmh near its centre.

Accommodation platform acts after long-standing guest complaints over doing dishes, taking out rubbish and stripping beds Airbnb hosts will no longer be able to ask guests to strip beds or wash dishes under the accommodation platform’s new rules. The changes, which apply to Airbnb reservations covered by the platform’s global policy, including bookings in Australia, will come into effect on 20 November and limit chores imposed on guests. Continue reading...

Dame Judi Dench tells BBC Radio 4's Today programme about how her eye condition has affected her life.

Private equity investors in India are integrating artificial intelligence into their investment analysis and strategies. AI is being utilized to assess how it will impact revenues and competitive positions of companies. Investors are now focusing on AI capabilities and their potential to create value in various sectors. Additionally, AI is influencing negotiations by uncovering weaknesses quickly and enabling better assessments of business strength.

EXCLUSIVE: The BBC will merge TV and audio commissioning teams across comedy and other genres amid plans to close around 100 roles in its content unit. In an internal memo earlier this week, BBC content chief Kate Phillips told colleagues that her department will make “tough” choices to support the corporation’s belt-tightening. Phillips announced that […]

Chinese prosecutors are seeking to confiscate more than 61,800 Bitcoin tied to a $5.7 billion fraud scheme, days after a U.K. court ruled Chinese law governs victims’ claims to the coins.

Producer Vishal Rana is gearing up for the release of Tu Hai Meri Kiran, starring Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal. This will be followed by Gabru, starring Sunny Deol in the lead role. Sunny has several films in the pipeline, and yet, during the success meet of his film Border 2 in February 2026, he spoke highly of Gabru in particular. When informed about Sunny's remarks and asked about Gabru's release plans, Vishal Rana said, “We are looking to release it in 2027. It's a film which is close to

Test your ball knowledge against today's Who Am I?, Five in Five and Brainteaser.

`Former writers for the now-canceled Mass Effect 5 are speaking out on social media following news that BioWare, a beloved studio with more than 30 years of games under its belt, was shuttered by EA earlier today.

Disaffection has often driven down turnout among Arab Israelis, but there is a strong push to get rid of the right-wing governing coalition.

Teresa Goubert says heating is "very expensive" and she was struggling on her pension.

It’s the first episode of this relatable mid-20s-houseshare comedy. Plus: will Paul McCartney take the Mercury prize? Here’s what to watch this evening 10.05pm, Channel 4 Comedian Leo Reich has created the great British sitcom for generation Z. “It just feels like everything is over,” says 23-year-old unemployed Ethan, rather unbearably, as he and his best mates from uni, Abi (Emily Fairn) and Sam (Olive Gray), leave their shared house. As they bounce around London trying to figure their lives o

“Plenty will be ponzis. Plenty will get exploited. Plenty will insta die. There will be ridiculous gains, and people will get absolutely f***ing rinsed,” says Illuvium co-founder Kieran Warwick.

Exclusive: Nvidia, Microsoft and Cisco taskforce urges ministers to offer areas greater benefits from tech infrastructure amid fears of US-style opposition AI companies have told ministers they have 12 months to head off public opposition to datacentres in the UK or risk US-style protests that could threaten their construction. Successive dry summers and rising energy bills are increasing public scrutiny of plans for the huge computer warehouses that are used to train and run AI models, says a s

Fifteen years to the day after they lost at home to Bury in League One, Bournemouth host seven-time champions of Europe AC Milan in the Europa League.

Housing association Curo defends large increases to leaseholder bills.

Ramayana: Part One, produced by Namit Malhotra’s Prime Focus Studios, has partnered with JioHotstar to offer audiences in India a separate on-demand viewing option following the film’s theatrical run. The partnership will use a pay-per-view model, allowing viewers to purchase access to the film on JioHotstar after its exclusive theatrical window. Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, Ramayana: Part One is scheduled to release worldwide in theatres on November 5, including in IMAX 3D. The film will be relea

India's Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has issued over 150 notices to various food and beverage companies. These notices address misleading advertisements, false claims, and labeling violations concerning multiple products. Regulatory actions involve well-known brands like ITC, AWL Agri Business, Dabur, and Hindustan Unilever. Additionally, serious food-safety violations have been flagged against companies like Priyagold and Dodla Dairy.

Test yourself on topical news trivia, pop culture and general knowledge every Thursday. How will you fare? The Thursday quiz is aware of standard international units of time, such as the Liz Truss (49 days) and the Scaramucci (11 days). Now a new unit of measurement has entered the chat: the Zacharia (five days). But whatever arbitrary length of time the world invents to measure chaos, political downfalls or social media meltdowns, the Thursday news quiz remains resolutely fixed. It is always se

The new voting system targets settlement in about 150 milliseconds, potentially shortening waits for payments and deposits. Users can keep their existing wallets.

Clayface, DC Universe's R-rated body horror and psychological thriller, will have paid previews tonight, October 22, followed by a full-fledged release in India on Friday, October 23. The makers completed the censor process in time, and in this article, Bollywood Hungama will exclusively focus on the cuts imposed on the film. The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) passed Clayface with an 'A' certificate. However, the makers were asked to make certain changes. At two places, visuals of nu

Why England Rugby World Cup winner Phil Vickery has started entering bodybuilding competitions at the age of 50.

Yorkshire businesses set out what they want from the chancellor ahead of the Budget.

Andy Burnham advertises for policy experts in technology, economic growth and cost-of-living challenges Andy Burnham is to recruit a number of advisers to plug gaps in No 10, including an expert on how AI will affect society. The roles advertised by Downing Street give a glimpse into the biggest challenges facing the prime minister – and what he has decided to prioritise. Continue reading...

Coal supply to Indian power plants is being increased, with a record 2.6 million tons delivered daily. The number of plants with critically low coal stocks has risen recently, impacting power generation. As hydropower usage declines due to El Nino effects, coal-fired plants face increased pressure. Gujarat has received additional power allocation to manage rising electricity demand effectively. Authorities have requested factories to limit electricity use to prevent potential shortages.

2026 proxy season sees a sharp decline in environmental and social proposals, a 10-year high in say-on-pay support and expanded opportunities for investor participation NEW YORK, Oct. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Shareholder support for proposals increased in the 2026 proxy season even as the...