In London, the FTSE 100 index ended down 31.69 points, 0.3%, at 10,733.00.
Month: October 2026
Is Cyprus becoming Israel’s backyard?
Israeli capital, water technology, and real estate are making Cyprus a strategic and economic extension of Israel.
Bayern assistant explains Michael Olise backup plan for Arsenal clash
Bayern Munich will be without Michael Olise when they lock horns with Arsenal in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday night.
How Chancellor Healey will hammer the City
Budget tax chancellor john healey hit banks city
To AI-proof your career, learn to ‘build and sell,’ says $100 billion cybersecurity firm founder
Cloudflare co-founder and COO Michelle Zatlyn says AI will transform cybersecurity, but workers who learn to “build and sell” in roles will succeed.
Disabled traveller pass in south London could be phased out in cost-cutting plan
A local council plans to close the discretionary Disabled Persons Freedom Pass to new applicants
Google outage exposes UK reliance on a handful of cloud providers
Our dependence on internet services of a few key tech companies leaves us vulnerable to cloud failures, bugs and more, experts say
Ben-Gvir mocks Gaza destruction in AI-generated video
Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has posted an AI-generated video mocking the devastation in Gaza.
just be a good person, actually
An unmissable gem of playwriting, acting and directing. There is so much to praise in just be a good person…
Two men re-arrested on suspicion of spying for Iran over RAF Fairford incident
Counter Terrorism Police say it is ‘highly likely’ that there is Iranian state involvement
Arsenal line-ups for Bayern as three changes made amid left-back disagreement
Mikel Arteta has the luxury of making several changes to the Arsenal starting lineup on Wednesday night, even with a few big names nursing knocks.
Sinatra The Musical
Frank Sinatra’s music still stands the test of time… and long may it fly us to the moon!
Moroccan PM pushes for two-state solution to Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Israel and Morocco established diplomatic ties in 2020 as part of the Abraham Accords, with Morocco among the first countries to normalize relations with Israel under the agreements.
Moment by Moment: A Song Cycle Film
When the production relies on a photo of Beef the Pug (who has a 5-second cameo) as a major hook, it simply says it all.
Under Trump, deficits remain high while borrowing costs escalate
Under Trump, deficits remain high while borrowing costs escalate – Nation and World News | Hawaii Tribune-Herald
Zelenskyy to meet with U.S. envoy as tensions with Trump mount
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to meet with U.S. special envoys on Tuesday after President Donald Trump aimed fresh criticism at the wartime leader.
US leaving oil-for-security approach, not Middle East
Barrack highlights limits of US interventions, admitting past regime changes in the Middle East were often mistakes.
Russia is working ‘closely’ with Iran as Qatar says US-Tehran talks are still on
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tuesday that Iran and Russia have never “worked as closely” together as they are now.
Britain Oman
The Sultan of Oman, Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, leaves after meeting Britain’s Prince William at the Sultan’s residence in London, Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026.(AP Photo/Kin Cheung, Pool)
UK expands military support for Saudi Arabia against Houthis with ‘defensive’ air patrols
Britain says it is expanding military support for Saudi Arabia against the Houthis to include “defensive” air patrols by Royal Air Force jets.
Iran regime under pressure as rebel groups escalate attacks in volatile southeast
Armed rebel groups are escalating attacks on Iranian regime forces in southeastern Iran, as experts assess whether the unrest could further weaken Tehran’s control.
Lebanon Israel
Demolished houses by Israeli forces in Kfar Tebnit village, are seen from Zawtar al-Gharbiyeh, southern Lebanon, Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Hussein Malla)
France to deploy military as it braces for fresh unrest this weekend
France will deploy Sentinelle troops for Saturday’s protests, Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez said.
Russian aerial blitz kills 9 in Ukraine as Zelenskyy meets US and European officials in Norway
Russia unleashed another missile and drone blitz of civilian areas in Ukraine, killing at least nine people. Officials reported the strikes Tuesday as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy sought more American
‘Taylor Swift tells us to take the lead!’ Could highly organised pop fans clinch victory for Brazil’s Lula?
Brazil’s famously outspoken fandoms have near-unanimously rallied behind the leftwing presidential candidate. On the streets of São Paulo, they explain their mission
Iran, US talks ongoing, Qatar says, as Iran cozies up to Russia
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tuesday that Iran and Russia have never “worked as closely” together as they are now.
South Korea to withdraw some Kyiv embassy staff as row over POW transfer deepens
South Korea says it will withdraw some staff from its embassy in Kyiv, deepening a diplomatic row over Ukraine’s announcement last month of a transfer of two North Korean prisoners of war that Seoul says was meant to be secret
US China DeepSeek
FILE – The smartphone apps DeepSeek page is seen on a smartphone screen in Beijing, Jan. 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Andy Wong, File)
At least five killed as Storm Adam batters eastern Spain
Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez will visit Valencia on Tuesday to see the impact of the storm.
More than £6,000 raised for families affected by fishing boat tragedy
One man has died and two are still missing a week on from the disappearance of the Kilda in the Outer Hebrides.
Which sites are affected by the Google Cloud outage? Full list of affected sites
Banks, Rightmove, Revolut, and NHS England have all been hit by the cloud provider’s outage
‘I had a sneak peek of the new Waitrose opening in Cricklewood this week’
Our reporter had a sneak preview of the new 18,000 sq ft Waitrose Cricklewood opening this week.
Google Cloud services disrupted in London
Google says a power outage at its Cloud data centre in London was the cause of serious network disruptions to its services today (20 Oct). It disrupted major…
Hounslow ‘rogue landlord’ businessman has OBE stripped by King Charles
Nirpaul Riat was fined £300,000 in 2023 for renting damp and squalid rooms
Israeli politicians’ extreme speech surges ahead of elections
Extreme speech has surged under Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ‘s far-right government and can be heard at the highest levels ahead of Israel’s Oct. 27 elections.
A new Indian gastropub is opening in west London next week
The Talli Queen in Shepherd’s Bush combines the classic British pub experience with gourmet Indian food.
London City Lionesses are threatening to disrupt the BWSL’s established order
Could Eder Maestre’s side really challenge for top spot?
South London housing estates saved from the bulldozer after years of uncertainty
Three estates in Lambeth are set to be spared from demolition in a new £250 million housing scheme
Man and woman charged over fatal arson attack remanded into custody
Philip and Kim English and their sons Callum, 12, and Jayden, nine, died in the attack on their home in Waterford last Tuesday.
Tory Mayor hopeful’s fare evasion plan
Alex Challoner has made cracking down on fare evasion central to his campaign to become the Conservative Party candidate
Camden Council’s likely new leader named after Labour by-election win
James Slater is set to become the borough’s third leader in 12 months after councillors choose him to replace Sagal Abdi-Wali
South London housing residents challenge management over ‘squalid living conditions’
Householders have reported ‘unresolved’ issues including damp and mould, leaks, sewage faults, and pest infestations
David Attenborough’s simple tip to protect hedgehogs in city gardens
Veteran broadcaster David Attenborough has shown how effective so-called ‘hedgehog highways’ can be in urban areas
Controversial London indoor penguin enclosure to close
A colony of gentoo penguins held at Sea Life London Aquarium will move to a bigger venue with fresh air in Birmingham
£10k reward offered as attempted rape in north London featured on Crimewatch
A man assaulted and attempted to rape a woman in the Essex Road area of Islington
from beginner-friendly to seriously sweaty
We’ve tried the best Pilates studios in London, from classical Pilates to high-intensity Reformer. Find the right studio for you, plus prices and locations.
Is this the end of Royal family feud? Prince Harry says he wants to reconcile
However The Duke hinted that not everyone in the Royal Family was keen to see the relationships mended
SNP accuse ‘London-based BBC overlords’ of ‘disdain for Scotland’ after channel cut
CUTS to BBC Scotland are due to “London-based overlords” who have no desire to cater to people north of the Border, the SNP have alleged …
Robinson told Daily Mail editor-in-chief he would make family famous, court told
The political activist is accused of causing two journalists harassment causing fear of violence in August 2024.
London has fallen for listening bars, but is anyone listening?
As London embraces listening bars, the people behind the decks discuss curation, acoustics and what keeps guests coming back








