UK bank holidays 2027: all the dates for England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland
England and Wales get 8 bank holidays in 2027, Scotland 9 and Northern Ireland 10. All the dates, the substitute days and what the law says about paid leave.
MyMediaBlogs: world news, explained
Fake nuclear alerts hit phones in Ukraine and Russia after emergency apps were hacked
Hackers pushed false nuclear warnings through Ukraine's Air Alert app and a Russian ministry app on November 1-2, 2026. What they said and who is blamed.
Linux kernel flaw CVE-2026-98432: what it is, who is exposed and what to do
A critical use-after-free in the Linux kernel's TCP code is rated 9.8 out of 10. Which systems are exposed, where patches stand and what administrators can do.
UK ETA: who needs one, what it costs and how to apply
The UK's electronic travel authorisation costs £20 and is now required before boarding. Who needs one, how to apply, how long it takes and how long it lasts.
US midterms 2026: a record early vote and the races that could decide Congress
More than 52 million Americans have voted early ahead of the November 3, 2026 midterms, a record. What is at stake, and what the numbers cannot tell us yet.
Mexico City GP: Antonelli can clinch the F1 title as Hamilton starts from pole
Kimi Antonelli needs just two points on November 1, 2026 to become F1 champion. Hamilton is on pole, Verstappen has a penalty and Lawson starts last.
McDonald's must face McRib lawsuit: what the judge said about rib meat
A federal judge in Chicago ruled on October 30, 2026 that McDonald's must face a lawsuit claiming the McRib's name and shape wrongly suggest it has rib meat.
Erdogan says Black Sea ship attacks must stop after talks with Zelensky in Istanbul
Turkey's president called attacks on civilian ships unacceptable on October 31, 2026, as Zelensky agreed to work on a grain corridor. What is happening at sea.
Texas Senate race: Talarico and Paxton neck and neck as early voting ends
Early voting in Texas ends on October 30, 2026. Polls show Democrat James Talarico and Republican Ken Paxton within the margin of error for Cornyn's seat.
Somali pirates are back: why hijackings are rising while global piracy hits a 34-year low
Somali pirates carried out eight hijackings in the first nine months of 2026, even as worldwide piracy fell to its lowest level since 1992.
Clocks fall back on November 1: why the push for permanent daylight saving time stalled
Most of the US sets clocks back one hour at 2 a.m. on Sunday, November 1, 2026. A House-passed bill to end the switch is stuck in the Senate.
Two-year tax rule on inherited pensions scrapped: what bereaved families need to know
Pension death benefits paid late will no longer be taxed just for missing a two-year limit. What changed in the UK Budget, who it helps and what stays the same.
UK Budget 2026: higher bank tax, a £100 energy payment and a bigger side-hustle allowance
John Healey's first Budget raises the bank surcharge to 6% to fund a £100 energy payment and triples the trading allowance to £3,000. What changes, and when.
Weil Gotshal, the law firm behind the Lehman and Enron bankruptcies, plans to wind down
Weil, Gotshal & Manges told partners on October 28, 2026 that it plans an orderly wind-down after a wave of departures and failed merger talks.
DoorDash agrees to buy Instacart for $17 billion: what the deal means
DoorDash will pay $65 a share for Instacart, valuing the grocery app at about $17 billion. The deal needs antitrust approval and may not close until 2028.
China's secret Shenlong spaceplane seen in clearest image yet, released by US intelligence
A US Defense Intelligence Agency report includes a satellite photo of China's reusable spaceplane in orbit. What it shows and what is known about the craft.
When is GTA 6 coming out? Release date, preload, price and download size
Grand Theft Auto VI launches on November 19, 2026 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. When preloading starts, what it costs and how big the download may be.
100 years after Houdini's death: what killed him, and why Detroit still remembers
Harry Houdini died in Detroit on October 31, 1926. The official cause was a ruptured appendix, but the punches he took in Montreal still divide historians.
Sam Fender moves Newcastle presale after a 'sophisticated bot attack' on ticket site
Sam Fender's St James' Park presale was moved to October 29, 2026 after a bot attack on Gigantic. General sale for his 2027 stadium tour opens October 30.
New York City Marathon 2026: new Bronx route, start times and road closures
The 2026 NYC Marathon runs Sunday, November 1, with a changed Bronx route, more than 50,000 runners and bridge closures from Saturday night. What to know.
Colts open to trading Jonathan Taylor: what it means before the NFL deadline
The Colts are willing to trade Jonathan Taylor and are talking to several teams, ESPN reports. His contract, the suitors and the Nov. 10 deadline explained.
Jake Paul to return in Dubai on Christmas Eve, a year after his broken jaw against Joshua
Jake Paul will box in Dubai on December 24, 2026, his first fight since Anthony Joshua broke his jaw. The opponent has not been named yet.
Man City's Premier League case: what the verdict found and what happens next
Manchester City were found guilty of breaking Premier League financial rules for nearly a decade. Where the appeal and the sanctions stand now.
GTA 6 music: Justice's Original Score lands on December 11, three weeks after the game
Rockstar says the 30-track GTA VI Original Score by French duo Justice arrives on December 11, 2026, after the game and The Album. How the two releases differ.
Biggie estate: judge rules Faith Evans' company owes $12.5 million to Voletta Wallace's trust
A Delaware judge ruled on October 27, 2026 that Notorious B.I.G. LLC owes $12,518,336 plus interest to the trust of Biggie's late mother, Voletta Wallace.
ETIAS has no launch date: what travellers to Europe need to know now
The EU has dropped its late-2026 target for ETIAS, the €20 travel authorisation. Do not apply yet: who will need it, what it costs and how to avoid scams.