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King Charles begins nine-day tour of the Bahamas, Guyana and Antigua and Barbuda Guyanas president says an apology for slavery is the next step Commonwealth chief says it wouldnt hurt for the King to apologise CHOGM summit in Antigua runs from November 1 to 4 KING CHARLES begins a sensitive tour of the Caribbean on Tuesday, overshadowed by calls for an apology and reparations for the transatlantic slave trade. The 77-year-old monarch, who is receiving treatment for cancer, will visit three count

Highlights Marvel Studios will unveil a new preview of Avengers: Doomsday during Game 1 of the World Series on October 23. A stormy promotional teaser featuring the Avengers logo has fuelled speculation about what the footage could reveal. Reports suggest another trailer could arrive on the same day, although Marvel has not confirmed this. Marvel Studios is building anticipation for A vengers: Doomsday with another promotional reveal, this time taking the superhero blockbuster to the World Serie

Highlights The Treasury expects businesses to save around 800 million through cuts to unnecessary paperwork and regulation. Streamlined reporting requirements are expected to save 290 million, while changes affecting asset managers and property transactions could save a further 221 million. Import tariff suspensions covering more than 250 products will be extended for another year, with savings of up to 155 million. UK businesses are set to receive around 800 million in savings from a government

London will host a one-day fusion wedding fair in May 2027, designed for couples planning celebrations that combine Asian and Western wedding traditions. Organised by Silver Lined Wedding Shows , East Meets West will take place at the De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms in Covent Garden on Sunday, 9 May 2027, from 11am to 4pm. Entry will be free. The event aims to address a gap in the wedding industry, where mainstream wedding fairs may not cater to the requirements of British Asian couples, while Asi

Highlights Tom Cruise will receive the American Film Institutes 52nd Life Achievement Award on 24 April 2027. The ceremony will take place at Hollywoods Dolby Theatre, celebrating his contributions as an actor and producer. Cruise joins previous recipients including Eddie Murphy, Nicole Kidman, Denzel Washington and George Clooney. Tom Cruise is set to join some of Hollywoods most celebrated names after being named the recipient of the American Film Institutes (AFI) 52nd Life Achievement Award.

Highlights Ayushmann Khurrana plays a Pakistani agent who loses his memory and begins to believe he is an Indian patriot. The spy comedy uses India-Pakistan tensions as the backdrop for slapstick humour and political mockery. While the identity confusion generates some effective laughs, the film struggles with crude jokes and stereotypes. Ayushmann Khurranas latest film, Udta Teer , takes a comic approach to espionage, turning the familiar India-Pakistan conflict into a farcical spy story. Direc

Highlights Leeds to York train services will be suspended from tomorrow (24) to Sunday, November 1. Direct rail replacement buses will run between the two cities, alongside local stopping services for intermediate stations. The work will allow the installation of overhead equipment needed to electrify the route. Rail passengers travelling between Leeds and York face nine days of disruption as Network Rail carries out a major bridge replacement in Church Fenton. No trains will run on the main rou

Highlights The H3 Podcast crew says it will not work with Ethan Klein any more, after Hila Klein publicly alleged he had an affair lasting more than six months The crew's statement, posted on Instagram on 23 October, says its members are shocked, angry, and heartbroken and would not continue working with him involved or profiting in any way Ethan announced an indefinite hiatus for the podcast on 22 October, less than 12 hours before Hila's post The crew says it does not yet know what this means

Highlights 418 earns praise for its eerie atmosphere, sound design and climax, but viewers are divided over its screenplay and pacing. Directed by debutant Kirtan Nadagouda, the Telugu horror thriller centres on a mysterious hostel room locked for 15 years. Some viewers find the second half more engaging, while others feel the film falls short of its promise of genuine scares. The Telugu horror thriller 418, presented by KGF and Salaar filmmaker Prashanth Neel, has arrived in cinemas following p

Highlights Around six million households across Britain are expected to receive the 150 Warm Home Discount this winter. Some recipients will get the discount automatically, while others must contact a helpline by February 26, 2027. The government is urging households to use their energy supplier's official contact details and watch out for scams. Millions of households across Britain are being told to check their letterboxes for confirmation of a 150 energy rebate as the Warm Home Discount begin

Highlights Cla Mnier, 17, a back-row for Union du Bassin Marmandais Under-18s, has died after an injury in a match against Agen Agglo Rugby on Saturday 17 October She was treated at the pitch and taken to Pellegrin Hospital in Bordeaux, where French media report she died on Wednesday 21 October Neither her club nor the French Rugby Federation has disclosed the nature of the injury, though French outlets describe a violent blow to the head The federation has set up psychological support for her t

Highlights Airbnb's new rules take effect on November 20 for reservations covered by its updated policy. Hosts generally will not be able to ask guests to strip beds, take trash offsite or wash and put away dishes. Guests can still be asked to follow reasonable house rules, including putting used dishes in the sink. Airbnb guests who have been asked to strip beds, wash dishes or haul rubbish away before checking out will soon have clearer grounds to push back. The accommodation platform is chang

Trump says he asked Pichai about renaming the Atlantic Ocean, but Google's CEO was reluctant. The president also joked about calling the Pacific the American Ocean. The exchange follows Trump's earlier push to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America. US President Donald Trump says Google CEO Sundar Pichai rejected his idea to rename the Atlantic Ocean, after the company previously adopted his administration's Gulf of America name change for users in the United States. Trump recounted th

Frances Segelman, who is making a 20ft bronze statue of the Indian politician Mulayam Singh Yadav , sculpted a bust of the actor Richard E Grant in front of an audience on Sunday (18). This was done in St Pauls Church Covent Garden, which is popularly known as the Actors Church. Segelman, who is known for her ability to do faces, started with a lump of clay, but within a couple of hours produced a wonderful likeness of the Oscar nominated star of such films as Withnail and I, Saltburn and The Ag

Miatta Fahnbulleh says longer settlement wait could harm cohesion Mahmood plans to extend the wait from five to 15 years Angela Rayner has also criticised the plans Burnham considering an exemption for care workers ENERGY SECRETARY Miatta Fahnbulleh has criticised home secretary Shabana Mahmoods plans to make migrants wait longer for permanent settlement, deepening a cabinet split over immigration. In a post on her constituency website, Fahnbulleh said extending the wait for indefinite leave to

Highlights: Miley Cyrus hit back at online criticism of her vocals and stage movement during her Hollywood Bowl comeback concerts. The singer said she would not tolerate questions about her commitment to performing, insisting: I am fully present. Cyrus acknowledged that returning to live performance was more difficult than it had been before her extended break. Nearly 1.5 million fans reportedly joined the presale queue for her two Hollywood Bowl shows. The singer said the concerts were a person

Highlights: Padma Bhushan awardee Sudha Ragunathan performed a two-and-a-half-hour Carnatic music concert at The Bhavan on 10 October. The vocalist was accompanied by violinist Balu Raguraman and mridangam artist Somasundaram Desigar. The concert took place in the lead-up to Navratri, bringing devotional music to London audiences. The Bhavan and Dance Umbrella co-hosted a discussion with choreographer Akram Khan MBE on 12 October. Royal Ballet director Kevin OHare CBE led the conversation, which

Sabir Zazai remembers how he first heard about the refugee convention. He was given an official letter, after arriving in Dover in the back of a lorry during the cold December of 1999. It told him that he was now a person liable to be detained, having arrived without permission, but that he could make his application for asylum under the 1951 refugee convention. Zazai recalls a kind woman giving him some fish and chips and reflected, more recently, that there were no balaclava-clad men roaming

British Asian groups protest outside Indian High Commission in London Students also rally in Cardiff, Leeds and Edinburgh Protesters back demand for election chief Gyanesh Kumars removal Two CJP leaders sent to Tihar Jail after entering Jantar Mantar BRITISH ASIANS groups have staged an emergency protest outside the High Commission of India in London in solidarity with demonstrations in New Delhi over a controversial revision of Indias voter lists. The protest on Tuesday evening, organised by gr

London-educated entrepreneur Unnati Shukla has entered India's luxury fashion market with the launch of FOSSAE, a contemporary womenswear label combining sophisticated design, precision tailoring and traditional craftsmanship. The brand was unveiled at an exclusive gathering in Mumbai, attended by actress and fashion personality Shibani Dandekar, alongside prominent figures from the fashion and lifestyle industry. Unnati, daughter of prominent business and political personality Rakesh K Shukla,

The Lamichhane Foundation (TLF), chaired by UK-based entrepreneur and philanthropist Rabindra Jung Lamichhane, has donated NPR 1.07 crore (51,727) to support victims of the recent Bhote Koshi floods in Nepal. The UK Charity Commission-registered foundation transferred the funds directly to the Embassy of Nepal in London, which confirmed that the donation would be forwarded to the Prime Minister's Disaster Relief Fund. At a special ceremony at the embassy, Lamichhane presented the cheque to Bipin

App service fees can increase some parking bills by up to 40 per cent. Charges tested ranged from 10p to 30p, with some fees revealed only at checkout. Councils and app providers differ over who is responsible for making extra costs clear. UK drivers are being urged to check the final price when paying for parking through mobile apps, after tests found that additional service fees can push some bills up by as much as 40 per cent. Councils across England, including several in London, have removed

Highlights Marvel Television has announced Zodiac , a new spy thriller coming to Disney+ in 2028. Brad Winderbaum hinted that the series' title design contains clues about its direction. Filming is scheduled to begin in London in spring 2027, with casting expected to start soon. Marvel Television has announced a new spy thriller, Zodiac , for Disney+, but the studio is keeping details of the upcoming series under wraps. The project was revealed during Marvel Television and Marvel Animation's pan

ASOS says hackers accessed names, addresses, phone numbers and email details. Recent customer search histories, including terms such as glamorous wide fit, were also exposed. Passwords and payment card information were not accessed, according to ASOS. ASOS has revealed that hackers gained access to millions of customers recent search histories, as well as names, addresses, phone numbers and email details, in a cyber attack on the online fashion retailer. Searches including glamorous wide fit, AS

Google Maps is displaying petrol and diesel prices at UK forecourts for the first time. Drivers can compare nearby prices using data from the governments Fuel Finder scheme. The government estimates that households with a car could save around 40 a year by shopping around. Google Maps has launched a new UK fuel price feature, allowing drivers to check near real-time petrol and diesel prices at nearby forecourts directly through the navigation app. The feature went live on Thursday, October 8, us

Highlights The Emmys will leave traditional US broadcast television for the first time from 2027 Amazon Prime Video has secured exclusive global streaming rights in a six-year deal The ceremony will stream live and free worldwide, with no Prime Video subscription required The move ends a rotation between ABC, CBS, Fox and NBC that has been in place since 1955 The deal reflects the growing influence of streaming platforms over major live entertainment events The Emmys are entering a new era, with

Highlights Eight-year-old Jeevna Kaur Notay was invited on stage by Diljit Dosanjh after he spotted her dancing in the crowd at his Manchester concert. The Leeds girl, who was born with a congenital limb difference, told Eastern Eye about the emotional moment and why wearing her pagh on stage made her proud. Her father Surjeet Singh Notay explains how amputee football helped Jeevna find a community and why he hopes her story will encourage other families. Eight-year-old Jeevna Kaur Notay arrived

Average five-year fixed mortgage rate reaches 6 per cent, the highest since September 2023. Only nine fixed-rate deals below 5 per cent remain, down from 1,494 at the start of September. Rising gilt yields and volatile swap rates are pushing up lenders funding costs. UK mortgage rates have climbed back to a three-year high, with the average five-year fixed mortgage rate reaching 6.00 per cent as almost all fixed-rate deals below 5 per cent disappear from the market. Moneyfacts said the average f

The FCA has appointed board member Lea Paterson to review its handling of Andriesz. The regulator previously apologised after giving him incorrect advice about whistleblower protection. MPs are calling for an independent investigation rather than an internal FCA review. The UK's financial regulator has launched an investigation into how it handled a whistleblower who raised concerns about his former employer and later highlighted alleged business links between US commerce secretary Howard Lutnic

BA295 dropped from about 37,000 feet to 9,000 feet over Ireland. Oxygen masks deployed after the aircraft experienced a technical issue. The Boeing 777-200ER circled before safely landing back at Heathrow. A British Airways flight from London to Chicago was forced to turn back after making a sudden descent of around 28,000 feet over Ireland. Flight BA295 was about an hour into its transatlantic journey from London Heathrow to Chicago OHare when the Boeing 777-200ER descended from its cruising al

Highlights AJ Pritchard has taken on a new presenting role on GB News The former Strictly Come Dancing professional appeared on The Saturday Five He presented a segment about shoplifting and petty crime Some viewers questioned why the dancer had moved into current-affairs presenting His delivery was mocked by some viewers on X, while others praised his performance Former Strictly Come Dancing professional AJ Pritchard has surprised viewers with a new television role on GB News, but his appearanc

Highlights Michael Douglas has confirmed in his new memoir, One Helluva Ride, that he and Kathleen Turner had a real romance during the filming of Romancing the Stone in 1983 Both actors publicly denied any relationship for 40 years, including as recently as press for The Kominsky Method The affair reportedly ended after Douglas's then-wife, Diandra, confronted Turner during a visit to the film's Mexico set Turner has since confirmed the account herself, telling People the decades of denial were

Lead was detected in 99 per cent of the 100 cat foods tested. Cadmium was found in 96 per cent and arsenic in 94 per cent of samples. Researchers stressed that detecting a contaminant does not establish that a particular food will harm a cat. Nearly all of the cat foods tested in a new investigation contained detectable traces of heavy metals or other contaminants, including lead, arsenic, cadmium, pesticides and plastic chemicals. The analysis, by US nonprofit Clean Label Project, reported by C

Ryanair cancelled more than 1,000 flights in September, according to the airline. Two NATS incidents occurred within a fortnight, disrupting flights across Britainand Ireland. Ryanair carried 20.1 million passengers last month, up 4 per cent year on year. Ryanair has blamed problems with Britains air traffic control system for part of the more than 1,000 flights it cancelled in September, as repeated failures at National Air Traffic Services (NATS) continue to put pressure on the UKs aviation in

Highlights: Paris-based Museum Studio is designing 23 museums at Sabarmati Ashram. The redevelopment project spans nearly 50 acres along the Sabarmati River. Research on Gandhi's 19171930 years at the ashram began in January. The proposed displays include digital exhibits, murals, sculptures and audiovisual content. The project aims to introduce Gandhi's principles to a new generation. For decades, Sabarmati Ashram has stood as a reminder of Mahatma Gandhis simple lifestyle and his role in India

Gemini 4 Argon can generate up to one million tokens in a single output. Google says the model is already being used internally for coding, research and large-scale engineering work. The AI is initially being tested by trusted cyber defenders before wider access. Google has unveiled Gemini 4 Argon, a new frontier AI model that can generate up to one million tokens in a single output, a sharp increase from the previous 64,000-token limit. In simple terms, the bigger limit is designed to let the G

Highlights Bella Ramsey says their acting experience could give them an advantage on The Celebrity Traitors The The Last Of Us star identifies laughter as their biggest weakness in the game Ramsey says they would love to play a Traitor, despite the added pressure Bella Ramsey has revealed the one thing that could give them away when they enter the castle for The Celebrity Traitors . The The Last Of Us star is among 21 celebrities taking part in the second season of the BBC reality show, which re

Highlights Amitabh Bachchan was seen seated during the opening monologue of Kaun Banega Crorepati 18 The actor revealed that he slipped and injured his knee during the previous days shoot Bachchan said he had some difficulty standing but assured viewers that he would recover soon Amitabh Bachchan s usual Kaun Banega Crorepati routine took an unexpected turn this week after the actor suffered a knee injury during the shoot of the quiz show. The 83-year-old actor, who generally delivers his openin

OpenAI has scrapped the planned release of GPT-6.1 Astra. Safety tests found problems with scope, authorisation and deceptive behaviour. UK testing found Astra carried out simulated cyber attacks more often than earlier OpenAI models. OpenAI has scrapped the planned release of GPT-6.1 Astra after safety testing raised concerns about the model's ability to follow instructions and stay within authorised limits. The model had been expected to launch inside ChatGPT and Codex in October, but OpenAI d

Highlights Madonna returned to the MTV Video Music Awards stage for the first time in 23 years Madonna won three awards during the televised ceremony, including artist of the year Taylor Swift won video of the year and the inaugural artist director award Sienna Spiro was named best new artist, while K-pop star Lisa won best pop Nirvana received the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award Madonna and Taylor Swift dominated the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards, taking home four of the six awards presented

A major burst water main has disrupted supplies across south London and Surrey. Some schools have closed because of the outage. Thames Water says repairs could take time. Homes across five south London boroughs and two Surrey areas have been left without water or facing low pressure after a large burst water main disrupted supplies. Thames Water said on Monday (28) that it was dealing with an issue affecting customers in parts of Kingston upon Thames, Merton, Richmond upon Thames, Sutton and Wan

Temperatures could reach 28C in south-east England. Norwich could be warmer than Athens on Friday. Wet and windy weather is expected next week. Britain is set for one last taste of summer , with temperatures forecast to climb as high as 28C in parts of south-east England on Friday (25). The Met Office said conditions will be exceptionally warm for late September, particularly across the south-east, as high pressure over continental Europe draws warm air towards the UK. Much of England and Wales

Highlights Vir Das has received his third International Emmy nomination for Vir Das: Fool Volume He is the first Indian performer to receive three International Emmy nominations The Netflix comedy special was created after Das lost his voice shortly before filming Das previously won the International Emmy for Comedy for Vir Das: Landing Vir Das has made International Emmy history with his third nomination for Vir Das: Fool Volume . The comedian has become the first Indian performer to receive th

Harry Ramsdens has signed a master franchise agreement with Franchise India Ventures to expand across India. The first restaurant is expected to open in early 2027, with at least 60 planned over 10 years. The deal marks a major international expansion for the British fish and chips brand, founded in 1928. One of Britain's most recognisable food traditions is heading to India. Harry Ramsdens, the British restaurant brand known for its traditional fish and chips , has signed a master franchise agr

Co-op's employer National Insurance bill has risen from 100m to 150m a year. The group is cutting jobs as part of a wider plan to save 200m. Co-op reported a 92m loss in the first half, despite group sales rising 2.4 per cent. Co-op is cutting jobs as it tries to reduce costs, with a 50m rise in its annual National Insurance bill adding to the pressure on the retailer. The mutually owned group, which runs more than 2,300 food stores and around 800 funeral homes, said it is targeting 200m in savi

Highlights Real Madrid trail FC Barcelona by six points after seven rounds of La Liga, sitting fourth on 15 points to Barcelona's 21 Spanish newspaper Mundo Deportivo has named Rodri as one of the central reasons for Madrid's frustration this season Real Madrid wanted Rodri to fill the midfield gap left by Toni Kroos and Luka Modric; he chose Barcelona instead this summer Rodri has started well at Barcelona, anchoring their unbeaten run so far this season Real Madrid have spent two years looking

Larger veterinary businesses will have to introduce standardised price lists by December. Pet owners will get clearer information on treatment costs, care plans and emergency charges. New rules will also make it easier to compare practices and shop around for medicines. Pet owners are set to get a clearer picture of what they are paying for veterinary care as new rules bring greater transparency to the UK vet market. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has made its veterinary services re

Highlights Anne Hathaway will be campaigned for Best Supporting Actress for her role in The Odyssey Matt Damon is expected to compete in the Best Actor category for playing Odysseus Hathaway could potentially share the Supporting Actress race with co-star Samantha Morton Anne Hathaway s Oscar campaign for The Odyssey has found its category. According to Variety, Universal Pictures will campaign for Hathaway to receive a nomination for Best Supporting Actress at the 2027 Academy Awards for her ro

Southern Water was fined 2.4m over five pollution offences between 2019 and 2021. Sewage and diesel affected waterways, beaches and a shellfishery around Kent. The company was also fined more than 7m in July over sewage discharges in Margate and Broadstairs. Southern Water has been fined 2.4 million over a series of pollution incidents in Kent, adding to the company's environmental penalties this year. The latest fine was imposed at Bromley Magistrates' Court after Southern Water pleaded guilty

Air India was named Best Airline in India and Best Airline Staff in India & South Asia. The airline also won Most Improved Airline in Asia and several economy and business class awards. Its Skytrax rating was raised from three to four stars earlier this year as part of its wider transformation programme. Air India has won the Best Airline in India and Best Airline Staff in India & South Asia awards at the 2026 Skytrax World Airline Awards, adding to a series of recognitions for the airline as it