

Nation readies itself for rates that stop inflation
The Reserve Bank is widely tipped to lift interest rates for a second straight meeting on Melbourne Cup day, further hitting Australia's falling housing market.
Is borrowed time up? The $200 billion election question
Corporate watchdog to probe failed $44b Firmus float
Casino dealt crushing $260m fine amid fight to survive
New Zealand interest rates held in surprise dovish call
Rare chance to see Reserve Bank react to inflation data


They’ve been searching for missing family members for years. This small team finally got them answers
Dozens of people contact Missing People every week in the hope of finding answers about estranged or missing loved ones. Harriette Boucher hears from those who turned to the vital service for help
The Independent
Troubled police department catches fire amid fury over 1-year-old's killing and chief's racist texts
The police department has faced mounting criticism in the past few months
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Five teenage boys stabbed by 'unknown group' during Eastleigh Halloween party
Police are asking for information about an ‘unknown group’ involved in the incident
The Independent
Alaska attorneys say 'meritless' Trump demand to set aside Senate ballots is 'disturbing and impossible'
The Department of Justice issued a wave of subpoenas and announced it was conducting a criminal investigation in the case
The IndependentAlcaraz beats De Minaur to win Vienna Open without dropping a set to clinch fourth title this year
VIENNA (AP) — Seven-time Grand Slam winner Carlos Alcaraz beat Alex de Minaur 6-1, 6-4 to win the Vienna Open on Sunday and defeat his opponent for the seventh time in as many meetings.Alcaraz has beaten the Australian on grass and clay as well as on indoor and outdoor hard courts.
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Voices: Now is the time for all Labour ministers to make the case for Europe
THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: As a new opinion poll confirms that the British people are moving in only one direction on the issue, the government must show leadership
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Q actor Ben Whishaw says James Bond franchise ‘needs to be reinvented completely'
‘I think it needs to be reinvented completely. But it’s not for me to say’
The Independent
1 dead and 8 wounded in mass shooting after Magic City Classic football game in Alabama
Nearly 70,000 fans had attended Saturday's game before the violence broke out
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Treasury minister criticised for suggesting employers are not ‘working people’
Reform UK Treasury spokesman Robert Jenrick said: ‘Labour don’t think employers are working people’
The Independent
The Norfolk locals fighting plans for a giant data centre. ‘We are facing an existential threat’
The Longmarsh Green Energy project would cover nearly 4,700 acres of farmland – an area larger than 2,600 football pitches
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‘SNL’ Host Inde Navarrette Mocks Shane Gillis Over Misogynistic Gym Joke
Gillis sparked controversy earlier this month when he said women dress like “whores” at the gym.
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Florida's late TD avoids a shutout and extends NCAA-record scoring streak to 481 games
(AP) — Florida's nearly 40-year scoring streak almost came to an end against Southeastern Conference rival Georgia on Saturday.The Gators needed to convert two fourth-down plays on a fourth-quarter drive to extend their NCAA-record streak to 481 games, which is 54 games more than the second-closest team (TCU).
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I Thought Running For Office As A Democrat In My Conservative District Would Isolate Me. Instead, It Helped Me Find Community.
“Surely running for office as a Democrat in the area where Marjorie Taylor Greene graduated from high school wasn’t going to help me make new pals.”
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Irish Olympian and European champion Ciara Mageean dies aged 34
Tánaiste Simon Harris described the news as heartbreaking
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Rachel Reeves calls for UK to rejoin EU: ‘Brexit has made us poorer, weaker and less secure’
The former chancellor said she ‘welcomed’ moves from Andy Burnham to reopen the door to Brussels
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Reform and Farage ‘don’t do defence’ in parliament, new analysis shows
Analysis of debates in parliament show that Nigel Farage only appeared in less than 5 per cent in defence debates in parliament despite being Reform’s defence spokesman
The Independent
Every eligible child under 18 now has a Trump Account - whether parents want one or not
IN FOCUS: Trump Accounts were launched by the administration with fanfare, and auto enrollment began on Oct. 1. But some parents tell Rhian Lubin why they want ‘no association’ with the accounts
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England turn to past greats after crashing out of Rugby League World Cup
Both England’s men and women failed to make the semi-finals in disappointing tournaments
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Lit cigarette most likely started Hong Kong housing complex fire that killed 168, inquiry finds
Winnie Ho, the housing secretary, resigned on Wednesday and her duties have been suspended
The Independent
India’s capital turns into fortress as Modi’s rivals stage new protests against election chief
Hundreds of thousands of people took to the streets in Delhi to demand the resignation of the country’s chief election commissioner
The Independent
How Pope Leo is preparing for high altitude South America trip just weeks after lung cancer operation
IN DEPTH: Pope Leo is due to embark on one of the most intense papal tours in decades, just weeks after surgery. Experts say the Vatican is sending a message: ‘this health crisis is over’. Alex Croft reports
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Police investigate pig heads left in park in ‘disturbing and disgusting’ display
Families were warned to stay away from the park in Rostrevor, County Down, following the discovery
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British scientist among 69 killed in Spain train disaster was travelling to collect prestigious award
University of Cambridge researcher Dr Marta Shahbazi was on board when two high-speed trains collided near Toledo
The Independent
The Dark Knights: Protesters dressed as Batman take to the streets during fiery Halloween clashes
Saturday saw another wave of protests in cities across Germany and France, as young demonstrators clashed with riot police
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Too Cold Or Dark Outside To Walk? Try These Exercises Instead.
Fall and winter may limit your daily walks. Here are some expert-approved alternatives that help you get the same benefits.
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Duffy shares rare photo of herself ahead of Disney+ documentary: ‘I’ve missed you all’
Pop star has been making a gradual return, six years after first detailing the harrowing ordeal that led to her disappearing from public life
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Healey insists welfare bill will come down under Labour but warns: ‘We never set a timetable for savings’
The Chancellor delayed major changes to welfare until 2027 in his first Budget this week
The Independent
Yamaha pulls out of next weekend's MotoGP race in Qatar over safety concerns in the Middle East
IWATA, Japan (AP) — MotoGP team Yamaha could face punishment after saying Sunday it will not race in the Qatar Grand Prix next weekend over safety concerns in the Middle East.The Japanese team said in a statement that it assessed the situation and made its decision independently from MotoGP Group and the event organizer.
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1 In 3 Teenage Boys Follow This Problematic Influencer — And A New Study Explains Why
What goes on at home matters more than you think.
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These Handwriting Signs May Be Linked To Cognitive Decline In Older Adults, Study Suggests
Could your handwriting offer clues into how your brain is aging?
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Trump Revealed Which Brand Of Suit He Wears, And ... What?!?
The president had previously said he only wears Brioni suits, an expensive Italian brand.
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5 Signs You Are Being 'Quiet Fired' From Your Job
Being slowly pushed out of a role can start with subtle signals that your career growth will not be supported.
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The Proud Boys Are Infiltrating DSA Meetings
As democratic socialism gains political power, the Proud Boys are positioning it as the latest boogeyman — and see their pushback as a way to reassert their place in the American political landscape.
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Coital Alignment Technique: Why This *** Position Reliably Gets Women Off
All the NSFW details on how to do this position, according to *** therapists.
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The Daily Habit Doctors Say Is Secretly Making You Tired The Next Day
Want to improve your energy levels? Experts agree there's a seemingly harmless behavior you should nix.
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Six tourists stranded by heavy snow near Nepal’s deepest lake
The group, four men and two women, is stuck at Danigad in Shey-Phoksundo National Park
The Independent
Identities of pilots who landed hijacked FlyDubai plane after attack on Captain Smit Machchhar revealed
Henson Steven from Fiji and South Africa's Rowan Tooth honoured by UAE government
The Independent
US warns Russia about ‘mass casualty event’ plot to attack Moscow
The alert has prompted the evacuation of Tsaritsyno Museum Reserve, only days before planned peace talks in Abu Dhabi
The Independent
Badenoch claims British empire was force for good overall: ‘We have had enough of apologies’
The Tory leader criticised the prime minister for considering a formal apology for slavery
The Independent
More than 300 arrested after supporting Palestine Action during US embassy protest
Support for the group became an offence under the Terrorism Act
The Independent
New York City Marathon 2026 start times, schedule, how to watch, elite fields and prize money
One of the most iconic marathons in the world, New York City brings a close to World Marathon Major season, with defending champions Benson Kipruto and Hellen Obiri back to defend their titles in the five-borough race
The Independent
Choose Love: Sebastian Croft’s chosen charity says star's Celebrity Traitors win will save lives
The victory came in a final episode that drew 11.2 million viewers
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Rioters loot stores in Germany as Gen Z-led protests turn violent
Latest in a wave of protests across Europe
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Maya Jama has fans doing double-takes after revealing ‘epic’ Halloween costume: ‘You win’
Olympic champion Mo Farah joked he ‘thought that was me’ on a video call with the ‘Celebrity Traitors’ star
The Independent
Heidi Klum as a hand and Maya Jama as Mo Farah: This year's best celebrity Halloween costumes
CMAT transformed into Sir Elton John
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Reeves says UK's future is inside the EU after backing Burnham's Brexit stance
‘Britain’s future lies in the European Union’
The Independent
Maya Jama praised as ‘true winner’ after matching Celebrity Traitors donation for chosen charity
Fans hailed the move as “class” after Friday night’s dramatic finale
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Delhi rolls out new anti-pollution measures to get ahead of toxic winter smog
Parking charges at authorised sites are doubled and private office staff asked to work from home
The Independent
North Korea tests missile-mounted cluster bomb warheads in military push
North’s defence science research institute conducts tests to assess ‘adaptation and power’ of warhead
The Independent
Bank of England set to rise interest rates for first time since 2023
Inflation is expected to be pushed higher this winter after Ofgem's energy price cap rose by 3.6% for a typical household on October 1
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