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Politics
Rumors of Kim Jong Un's death regularly circulate online, but recent state media photos contradict the claims. Experts explain why the speculation persists and what it reveals about North Korea's opaque leadership.
News
The BBC confirms it will close BBC Three, BBC Scotland, and Radio 4 Extra linear channels this spring, shifting content to iPlayer and BBC Sounds while pursuing £500m in savings over two years.
Business
Marseille faces renewed unrest after weekend protests turned violent, with over 500 businesses damaged, widespread looting, and 118 police injured. A curfew and increased police presence aim to restore calm.
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The UK is sending RAF Typhoon jets to Saudi Arabia to defend against escalating Houthi missile and drone attacks, as regional tensions intensify.
Politics
Zelensky travels to Oslo for pivotal talks with US envoy Steve Witkoff, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio rejects allegations that Washington is withholding critical intelligence from Kyiv.
Business
France introduces targeted nighttime curfews in several cities following days of widespread unrest, as Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu seeks to restore order ahead of the upcoming presidential election.
Business
UK unemployment fell to 4.7% in the three months to August, its lowest level since mid-2025, ahead of the government's budget. Ministers face pressure to address rising youth joblessness as new apprenticeship plans emerge.
The brief
Others
A power outage at a Google Cloud data centre near London triggered widespread service disruptions across UK banks and online platforms, affecting Revolut, Lloyds, and HSBC customers on Tuesday.
Others
Activists and politicians gathered at Lekki Toll Gate to mark the sixth anniversary of the #EndSARS protests, but police dispersed the crowd with tear gas, reigniting debates over police accountability and the legacy of the 2020 movement.
Others
Five suspects have pleaded not guilty to charges of abducting 20 NYSC corps members and four others in Imo State, facing conspiracy, hostage-taking, and firearm possession charges.
Others
Amazon drops the price of the Magic: The Gathering Star Trek Play Booster Box to $139.99, saving buyers $69.71 ahead of the November 13 release.
Across the newsroom
Business
Business
Marseille faces renewed unrest after weekend protests turned violent, with over 500 businesses damaged, widespread looting, and 118 police injured. A curfew and increased police presence aim to restore calm.
Entertainment
Entertainment
Saskay, former Big Brother Naija contestant, graduates with a Master's in Global Security and Strategy from VUB Brussels, choosing a custom Hertunba kaftan that celebrates African identity over Western academic regalia.
News
News
The BBC confirms it will close BBC Three, BBC Scotland, and Radio 4 Extra linear channels this spring, shifting content to iPlayer and BBC Sounds while pursuing £500m in savings over two years.
More stories
Politics
Desi Lydic of The Daily Show roasts President Trump's awkward encounter with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, from a cringing flyover to an awkward autopen photo op.
Politics
Peter Thiel argues the Trump administration traded competence for loyalty, warning of voter fatigue and potential political shifts ahead of 2028.
Others
Discover how back-to-back sofa placement and strategic rug placement transformed a compact 1920s apartment into two distinct zones—without buying new furniture.
Others
Struggling with a chaotic built-in bookshelf? Discover four simple, pro-approved strategies to group items, organize by function, style from the bottom up, and leave breathing room for a polished, personal look.
Others
IKEA's new KRAMPHULT armrest tray clips onto any sofa for under $10, adding a magnetic, pegboard-equipped ledge for coffee, books, and remotes in small spaces.
Others
Designer Lindsie Davis transforms a blank-spec home office into a sophisticated Barbie-inspired workspace, proving playful design can stay refined and functional.
