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Pirates firing machine guns and rocket-propelled grenades board tanker off Somalia coast

Pirates firing machine guns and rocket-propelled grenades have boarded a tanker off the coast of Somalia. Greek shipping company Latsco Marine Management confirmed its...

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2025 set to be among hottest years on record, UN scientists warn

This year will likely be the second or third warmest ever on record globally, as an “unprecedented streak” of high temperatures persists, UN scientists...

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US soldiers given food bank advice and could go without pay amid government shutdown

US soldiers in Germany may not receive their November pay and have been given food bank advice as a government shutdown entered a record...

Nancy Pelosi, the first woman in Speaker’s office, to stand down after 40 years in US Congress

Nancy Pelosi, the first woman in the Speaker’s office, has announced her retirement from American politics after a nearly 40-year career. The 85-year-old, who...

Business

Were it not for the upcoming budget, interest rates could have been cut

Perhaps it’s not surprising that, the day after Guy Fawkes night, the Bank of England held off from lighting any economic fireworks at Threadneedle...

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Interest rates held after knife edge vote

The Bank of England has voted to leave interest rates on hold at 4%, but a knife-edge split on its Monetary Policy Committee suggests...

Politics

Highest ever number of referrals to anti-extremism Prevent programme

The highest number of people on record were referred to the UK’s anti-extremism scheme in the year to March – with a 37% rise...

Politics

Humans have ‘possibly’ impacted climate change, Richard Tice admits, after calling the idea ‘garbage’

Humans have “possibly” impacted the climate, but only “modestly”, Reform UK’s deputy leader Richard Tice MP has told Sky News. The position is a...

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At least 114 dead after Philippines typhoon, as state of emergency declared and more than 100 still missing

The Philippines has declared a state of emergency after a typhoon left at least 114 dead and 127 missing. Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr...

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Elon Musk: Why some are starting to question if the world’s richest man is still value for money

Elon Musk is already the world’s richest man, but today he could take a giant step towards becoming the world’s first trillionaire. Shareholders at...

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Several hurt after motorist hits pedestrians and cyclists on French island of Ile d’Oleron

Five people have been injured after a car was driven into pedestrians and cyclists on the French island of Ile d’Oleron. Two people are...

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‘Pirates’ firing machine guns and grenades board tanker off Somalia coast, say reports

‘Pirates’ firing machine guns and rocket-propelled grenades have boarded a tanker off the coast of Somalia on Thursday, according to reports. The United Kingdom...

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At least 114 dead after Philippines typhoon, as state of emergency declared and more than 100 still missing

The Philippines has declared a state of emergency after a typhoon left at least 114 dead and 127 missing. Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr...

JD Vance may have had the most telling reaction to a big 24 hours for US politics

Don’t be led by what appears to be obvious. The Mamdani victory is historic for him, a dreamy American journey for an immigrant rising...

Sports

Judge’s ruling helps race teams’ case vs. NASCAR

Associated Press Nov 4, 2025, 07:50 PM ET Open Extended Reactions CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A federal judge on Tuesday issued a key victory for...

Arsenal fan Mamdani can’t expect any easy wins – even the home games

As an image makeover, I suppose it was instant. I swear we saw a vision of Zohran Mamdani watching Sky Sports News transfer deadline...

Business

Elon Musk: Why some are starting to question if the world’s richest man is still value for money

Elon Musk is already the world’s richest man, but today he could take a giant step towards becoming the world’s first trillionaire. Shareholders at...

World

Elon Musk: Why some are starting to question if the world’s richest man is still value for money

Elon Musk is already the world’s richest man, but today he could take a giant step towards becoming the world’s first trillionaire. Shareholders at...

Sports

Ovechkin founding member of NHL’s 900-goal club

ESPN News Services Nov 5, 2025, 08:42 PM ET Open Extended Reactions WASHINGTON — The NHL now has a 900-goal club. Charter member: Alex...

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New deal brings NHL players into VR experience

Greg WyshynskiNov 5, 2025, 08:00 AM ET Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Open Extended Reactions The NHL Players Association has announced...