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RNLI lifeboat crews threatened by ‘thuggery’ from anti-migrant protesters, charity watchdog says
Oct 16, 2026

RNLI lifeboat crews threatened by ‘thuggery’ from anti-migrant protesters, charity watchdog says

‘We must never grow accustomed to criminal or para-criminal abuse’, Charity Commission chair says


Americans face another painful blow to mortgages and credit cards as Fed signals more interest rate hikes
Oct 16, 2026

Americans face another painful blow to mortgages and credit cards as Fed signals more interest rate hikes

U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh says he won't prejudge what the U.S. central bank will do about interest rates at its upcoming meetings


Oct 16, 2026

Banking tax raid fears hit London lenders' shares ahead of crucial budget

Shares in some U.K. banks fell Friday after reports that the government is considering a higher surcharge on bank profits in the Oct. 28 Budget.


Against Nature, Against All Odds | Breaking Through, Episode 4
Oct 16, 2026

Against Nature, Against All Odds | Breaking Through, Episode 4

Snow-capped mountains, freezing temperatures and endless marshland. Many of the Red Army soldiers had only thin clothes and straw sandals to wear; others had to go barefoot. When their food ran out, they resorted to eating their leather belts and gnawing on bones.


UK rejoining EU within months? MEP points to 'Switzerland Plus' deal
Oct 16, 2026

UK rejoining EU within months? MEP points to 'Switzerland Plus' deal

UK rejoining EU within months? MEP points to ‘Switzerland Plus’ dealA senior MEP, Bernd Lange, has signalled the possibility of the UK joining the European Union within months. The German MEP who was involved in the initial Brexit negotiations said that Britain could rejoin the EU...


'Can't replace capability': Starlink disruption exposes Ukraine's reliance on US tech
Oct 16, 2026

'Can't replace capability': Starlink disruption exposes Ukraine's reliance on US tech

EU leaders are addressing concerns regarding Ukraine's reliance on Elon Musk's Starlink satellite for military communications. Disruptions to the Starlink service have highlighted the urgent need for European alternatives. Officials discussed how to strengthen Europe's satellite communication capabilities during a recent summit with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Investor interest in European satellite companies, such as Eutelsat and SES, has surged after the disruptions.



China proposes export controls on AI, solar and biopharma amid rising trade tensions with West
Oct 16, 2026

China proposes export controls on AI, solar and biopharma amid rising trade tensions with West

Beijing says policy not aimed at targeting any particular country or entity


Ship swaps and missed stops: How river cruise lines are dealing with low water levels
Oct 16, 2026

Ship swaps and missed stops: How river cruise lines are dealing with low water levels

Cruise editor Marc Shoffman explains how passengers may still be affected by droughts across Europe


Trump's US investment tracker: India ranks 6th with $500 billion, UAE leads with $1.4 trillion; who else made the list?
Oct 16, 2026

Trump's US investment tracker: India ranks 6th with $500 billion, UAE leads with $1.4 trillion; who else made the list?

The White House says Trump administration secured $11.3 trillion in investments, including $5.77 trillion through nine country-level and trade agreements. India ranked sixth with $500 billion, while a listed $300 billion Reliance partnership aims to build the first major US oil refinery in 50 years.


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