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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
UK 'Be Ready' campaign: why households are told to keep three days of supplies
The UK government wants every household to cope for three days without power, water or internet. Shops report a rush on bottled water, tins and torches.
Russian trawlers linked to 500 incidents above UK undersea cables
Tracking data links 17 Russian fishing vessels to more than 500 incidents above North Atlantic cables, as MPs warn of Royal Navy capability gaps.
Alphabet's revenue jumps 25% as Google Cloud doubles, but profit falls
Google's parent posted $127.6 billion in quarterly revenue, up 25%, as Google Cloud doubled. Heavy AI spending and an investment loss cut earnings.
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.
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.
Ballon d'Or of All Time: fans pick Ronaldo's 2008 season over Messi
Cristiano Ronaldo's 2007-08 Manchester United season topped a fan vote on the greatest Ballon d'Or-winning season ever, ahead of Lionel Messi's 2012.