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Putin oversees Russian practice drill of ‘huge nuclear strike’ amid growing fears Russia may trigger major escalation in Ukraine

Vladimir Putin has watched military forces carry out nuclear exercises in Russia. The Russian president oversaw the tests, which had been planned for some...

Rishi Sunak reinstates fracking ban as another Truss policy is reversed

Rishi Sunak is reinstating the ban on fracking that Liz Truss controversially lifted. During Prime Minister’s Questions on Wednesday, the new prime minister said...

Environment

Emissions reductions pledges ‘nowhere near’ what’s needed, UN says

A boat photographed in Turkey. This year’s COP27 climate change summit will look to build on the work undertaken at COP26 in Glasgow. Temizyurek...

Politics

Jeremy Hunt delays Halloween economic statement

Jeremy Hunt has delayed the announcement of the government’s economic plan from Halloween to 17 November, saying it will help ministers make “difficult decisions…...

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The Good Nurse: Jessica Chastain on playing the real-life nurse who helped catch her serial killer colleague Charles Cullen

Earlier this year, Jessica Chastain won an Oscar for her portrayal of the real-life TV preacher Tammy Faye – and soon she’ll be seen...

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The Good Nurse: The true story of killer Charles Cullen and the colleague who brought him to justice

After the sudden deaths of two patients at a hospital in New Jersey, nobody could have guessed the crimes that were about to be...

Business

Ford to end production of Fiesta cars as it increases range of electric vehicles

Ford has announced the end of one of the most popular cars ever sold in the UK – the Fiesta. By the end of...

World

‘Ready for anything’: US aircraft carrier crew training for war with Russia but aims to deter threats

The crew of a giant US aircraft carrier in European waters says they are ready to fight Russia if the call comes but their...

World

COVID-19: New report predicts how many daily cases there will be by February

Global coronavirus cases are projected to rise slowly in the coming months to about 18.7 million per day by February. The current daily average...

World

Wreck of sister vessel to famous 17th century Vasa warship found in Sweden

Marine archaeologists in Sweden say they have found the sister vessel of a famed 17th century warship that sank and is now on display...

World

Global warming to exceed Paris target despite climate pledges – but increase is slowing

The combined climate pledges of countries around the world set it on course for a dangerous 2.5C of warming, far higher than limit countries...

Science

Apple Asks Suppliers to Decarbonise, Announces New Clean Energy Investments

Apple said on Tuesday it would make fresh investments to set up solar and wind projects in Europe and called on its suppliers to...

World

Ukrainian refugees told not to come home because there’s not enough electricity

A Ukrainian minister has urged refugees who fled the country after Russia’s invasion to stay away this winter. Iryna Vereshchuk, a deputy prime minister,...

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Harvey Weinstein trial: Woman tells court alleged rape left her ‘feeling very guilty’

A woman who alleges Harvey Weinstein raped her in 2013 has testified she felt guilt and disgust for years after she let him into...

World

COVID-19: New report predicts how many daily cases there will be by February

Global coronavirus cases are projected to rise slowly in the coming months to about 18.7 million per day by February. The current daily average...

Five tourists hoisted to safety after lift stops working… 210ft under Grand Canyon Caverns

Five people had to be hoisted to safety after an elevator at the Grand Canyon Caverns broke down around 210ft (64m) underground. A husband...

Business

Bank of America boss commits to UK, despite recent political and economic turmoil

The chairman and chief executive of one of the world’s biggest banks says he is “committed to the UK”, despite recent political and economic...

Environment

UK trial will inject hydrogen into a gas-fired, grid-connected power station

An Iberdrola facility photographed in Spain. Europe is looking to develop a number of hydrogen projects over the coming years. Angel Garcia | Bloomberg...

Sports

‘Mythical figure,’ one-of-a-kind gamer: Stories from Phil Kessel’s former teammates

7:00 AM ET This season will include 103 exclusive regular-season games across ESPN, ESPN+, Hulu and ABC. More than 1,000 out-of-market games will be...

Politics

Rishi Sunak prepares for his first PMQs in top job – as details of call with Joe Biden emerge

Rishi Sunak will make his debut at Prime Minister’s Questions at lunchtime, in what is shaping up to be the first big test of...