London Fire Brigade named in Met's evidence file on Grenfell fire
A file has been passed to the CPS which will consider whether any charges will be brought
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Ex-UN director who protested Gaza famine challenges his dismissal
A former senior UN food agency official has said he has launched an appeal against his dismissal, alleging it was motivated by his stance on hunger in Gaza, in a case that has exposed tensions within the Rome-based organization.
· REUTERS
‘Murderers’ Rutte and Merz booed at peace prize ceremony (VIDEOS)
Mark Rutte was viciously booed after NATO was awarded the Westphalian Peace Prize for its hostile stance toward Russia Read Full Article at RT.com
· RT
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Mark Rutte was viciously booed after NATO was awarded the Westphalian Peace Prize for its confrontational stance toward Russia
· RT
Will Arnett, 56, makes rare comment about much-younger heiress girlfriend, 28
Will Arnett, 56, revealed that he is “very happy” with 28-year-old Emma Marciano while giving a rare comment on their relationship.
· Jolie Zenna
India’s Cockroach movement launches new protests over changes to voter roll
Thousands gather in Mumbai with heavy police presence as concerns mount that millions will be denied voting rights
· Hannah Ellis Petersen
Donald Trump is planning trip to the Philippines for Asean summit
US President Donald Trump is planning to attend the Asean summit next month, the South China Morning Post understands, as Washington vies with Beijing for influence in the region. If the trip happens, Trump’s appearance at the Association of Southeast Asian Nations meeting, expected to run from November 16-18 in Man…
· Dewey Sim
Donald Trump is planning trip to the Philippines for Asean summit
Trump may also be accompanied by his wife, Melania, who has not travelled to Asia with her husband since 2020, sources say
· Dewey Sim
Nepal plans to drain four glacial lakes after flooding disaster
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Greens can move Labour in the right direction, says Polanski
Zack Polanksi has urged voters to back the Greens to force changes from Andy Burnham, arguing his party has the power to move Labour in "the right direction".
· Bbcnews
Woman in alleged Cornell gang-rape case was ‘failed’ by system, New York governor says
Kathy Hochul briefs journalists with state attorney general Letitia James, who will be taking over the entire case
· Alba Asenjo Dom Nguez
Hero plumber who stopped co-pilot from crashing flydubai plane has special message for Trump
The heroic plumber who helped to stop the frenzied flydubai co-pilot from trying to crash an Israel-bound plane had a special message for his own hero, President Trump.
· Chris Bradford, Ariel Zilber
Trump announces Europe will release ‘massive amount’ of diesel oil as prices come down from peak
WASHINGTON — Europe will release a “massive amount” of diesel fuel, President Trump announced Friday after pressuring allies to open their emergency reserves.
· Emily Goodin
Detailed plan led to murder of Hong Kong model Abby Choi, court hears
Influencer Abby Choi appeared on the digital cover of L'Officiel Monaco fashion magazine just before her murder. (Supplied: Instagram @xxabbyc)
‘Deeply disturbed’ Hochul rages at how ‘brave’ Cornell 7 accuser was ‘failed at every turn’ in ‘utterly unspeakable’ ordeal
New York Governor Kathy Hochul raged Friday that the Cornell University student who was allegedly gang raped by fraternity members was “failed at every turn” — as she kicked the local district attorney off the case and put state Attorney General Letitia James in charge of the investigation.
· Patrick Reilly
Trump says Europe agrees to release ‘massive amount’ diesel stockpile
United States President Donald Trump has said Europe has agreed to release a “massive amount” of their diesel stockpile, although no European parties have confirmed the claim.
Man City whistleblower Rui Pinto facing 'dire consequences' - lawyers
LISBON, Portugal — Computer hacker Rui Pinto, the man behind the Football Leaks website which helped trigger the Premier League probe into Manchester City's finances, faces "dire consequences" after having his protected witness status removed, his lawyers said on Friday.
· Agence France-Presse
Tories aim to be election-ready ahead of party conference
Leader Kemi Badenoch will focus on the economy at her party's annual conference
· Bbcnews
Dolly Parton’s nephew Bryan Seaver previously arrested for assault before threatening singer’s manager
Dolly Parton’s nephew Bryan Seaver was reportedly arrested for assault over 25 years before he allegedly threatened the singer’s manager, Danny Nozell.
· Eric Todisco
Hunger increasing in Yemen, record number of people unable to meet food needs, WFP warns
Hunger in Yemen is accelerating, with a record number of people unable to meet their food needs as conflict intensifies in the country, the World Food Programme said on Friday.
· REUTERS
Israeli filmmakers launch counter-documentary to rebut ‘NAZA’
The counter-project, titled NAZA: The Real Story, dropped with English subtitles this week in a bid to immediately intercept the global narrative.
· MAARIV
High schooler who jumped to his death identified as ‘beautiful, caring and loving boy’
The curly-haired young teen who leapt from the fourth floor of a Los Angeles high school after he was pummeled by a bully in a classroom lived his life as a “beautiful, caring, and loving boy,” according to his grief-stricken family.
· Ross O'Keefe
I've seen nearly 500 executions - but never one like Christa Pike's
Texas reporter Michael Graczyk has seen botched executions in his time, but not one in which an inmate survived.
· Bbcnews
Wounded FlyDubai captain recounts fight to save passengers, and other Mideast developments
MIDDLE EAST — The Indian airline captain who helped thwart an apparent attempt to crash a FlyDubai flight said in a live video call that he knew he had to get back on his feet to save passengers after being stabbed by his co-pilot.
· Associated Press
Dolly Parton sings Jolene in Welsh in recording released after her death
Dolly's niece Jada Star and Welsh singer-songwriter Bronwen Lewis say the country singer was "proud" to sing in Welsh
· Bbcnews
If young US people accept Xi’s invitation to China, what will Beijing show them?
The itineraries of previous trips reveal the image the country wants to project – eco-friendly, multicultural and hi-tech
· Eve Qiao
If young US people accept Xi’s invitation to China, what will Beijing show them?
The itineraries of previous trips reveal the image the country wants to project – eco-friendly, multicultural and hi-tech
· Eve Qiao
‘America is back’, AI ‘conspiracy’, China’s Laos deal: 7 global relations reads
From anger over AI to Asian diplomacy and scam calls, here are highlights from the SCMP’s overseas correspondents in September 2026
· SCMP
‘America is back’, AI ‘conspiracy’, China’s Laos deal: 7 global relations reads
From anger over AI to Asian diplomacy and scam calls, here are highlights from the SCMP’s overseas correspondents in September 2026
· SCMP
Palestine Action crowdfunder for UK supreme court challenge blocked due to US sanctions
Exclusive: CrowdJustice platform says US firm Stripe, its payment processor, ‘cannot support accounts or transactions’ linked to group
· Haroonsiddique
Trillanes links Sara Duterte to China | The wRap
Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world:
· grabaya0376
World’s largest nursing union cuts ties with Israeli drugmaker Teva
The world's largest nursing union, the Royal College of Nursing (RCN), has cut ties with Israeli pharmaceutical giant Teva over its links to the country's military and a long record of corruption and bribery scandals.
· Middleeasteye
Cornell 7 accuser went to cops after seeing messages bragging about frat bros ‘gang banging’
The Cornell University student who accused seven fraternity brothers of drugging and raping her first reported it after seeing online posts bragging about the Chi Phi brothers “gang banging,” according to disturbing records.
· Patrick Reilly
US threatens Europe with diesel export ban
The US is reportedly pressing France and Germany to release 120 million barrels of emergency diesel stocks or face a US export ban Read Full Article at RT.com
· RT
Read Full Article at RT.com
The US is pressing France and Germany to release emergency diesel stocks or face a US export ban as Europe struggles with record prices and dwindling fuel supplies
· RT
Ethiopia, Eritrea break ties: Does the conflict risk becoming regional war?
Eritrea has cut off diplomatic relations with neighbouring Ethiopia, escalating a long-simmering conflict between the two states rooted in territorial disputes and mutual accusations of interference.
· Stephen Quillen
Controversial handgun sneaks back into California months after state ban
California’s new crackdown on Glock pistols has hit an unusual snag.
· Daniel Farr
Vape store clerks face federal drug charges after tracing purchases made by dead Ole Miss students
OXFORD, Miss. – Two Oxford, Mississippi vape store clerks are facing federal drug charges after investigators say they traced purchases made by two University of Mississippi students before their deaths, according to court documents detailing.
· Fox News
'It's not her fault': Children of Iranian Nobel Prize winner Narges Mohammadi on pain of separation | The National
The Paris-based children of Iranian Nobel Prize winner Narges Mohammadi have paid a moving tribute to their mother after she revealed in her newly published autobiography that she was afraid of dying without ever seeing them again.
· Sunniva Rose
Israeli Supreme Court overrules decision to disqualify Arab lists from election | The National
The Supreme Court of Israel has ruled to allow the Joint Arab List and United Arab List to run in this month's general election, overturning a decision by the Central Elections Committee.
· Nada AlTaher
Part of house collapses in Binondo; 2 injured
MANILA, Philippines — Two people were injured after part of a residential structure collapsed along Sevilla St. in Binondo, Manila, on Thursday night, according to the Manila Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO).
· Dan Madrazo
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and AG Letitia James are set to give an update on Cornell rape case
NEW YORK — New York’s governor and attorney general were set to give an update Friday morning about the investigation into a woman’s allegations that she was gang raped at a Cornell University fraternity house.
· Associated Press
Dramatic new bodycam footage shows moment cops realize they got Luigi Mangione: ‘It’s f—king him’
Dramatic new bodycam footage shows the moment cops realize they’d finally tracked down Luigi Mangione after a five-day manhunt.
· Priscilla DeGregory
Oscars 2027: All the Arab films submitted for Best International Feature | The National
Seven Arab regions have selected the films that will represent them in the Best International Feature Film category at the 2027 Academy Awards.
· Faisal Al Zaabi
Christa Pike’s botched execution witness shares moment he knew ‘something’s going wrong’
A reporter who witnessed the botched execution of murderer Christa Pike revealed the moment witnesses knew something was going wrong.
· Alex Diaz
Etihad Rail announces more trains between Abu Dhabi and Dubai to meet demand | The National
Etihad Rail has added more than 2,000 tickets across six extra train services between Abu Dhabi and Dubai this weekend.
· Alexander Christou
Shark remains stranded in South Korean canal after second rescue attempt
They now hope that the shark will eventually swim out to the open sea on its own
· Reuters
Shark remains stranded in South Korean canal after second rescue attempt
They now hope that the shark will eventually swim out to the open sea on its own
· Reuters
US Sends Patriot Batteries To Defend Critical Gulf Energy Assets As Trump Weighs Renewed Iran Strikes
The US has deployed two additional Patriot missile batteries to Saudi Arabia and Qatar to protect energy infrastructure from aerial threats, according to a new report, reinforcing the urgent need to defend allied energy infrastructure ahead of potential renewed strikes on Iran. The report came before Thursday's news…
· Tyler Durden
Trump says $8.4 billion oil project included in Korea deal
US President Donald Trump said Friday that an $8.4 billion enhanced oil recovery project is included in a deal with South Korea. “I am thrilled to announce the Republic of Korea Deal keeps getting BETTER! 8.4 Billion Dollars for an enhanced Oil Recovery Project,” Trump said in a post on his Truth Social account. “Pr…
· Choi Yeon-jae