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Tuesday, 27 October 2026, 07:06 · 9 articles

Politics

North Sea oil platform

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Labour divisions deepen over Rosebank oilfield

Scottish Labour leader Michael Marra has urged the energy secretary to approve the controversial North Sea project.

The political argument inside Labour over the Rosebank oilfield has intensified after Scottish Labour leader Michael Marra called for approval. The government says the decision is a regulatory process, while campaigners argue the project conflicts with climate commitments.

27 Oct 2026, 07:03

World

Gaza Strip

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UN-backed experts accuse Israel of genocide in Gaza

Israel rejected the report, while the commission said the ceasefire had not ended alleged crimes.

A UN-commissioned group of independent experts says Israel has continued to commit genocide in Gaza despite a ceasefire. Israel rejected the report as misinformation and called for the commission to be dissolved.

27 Oct 2026, 07:02

James Comey

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US prosecutors seek to charge James Comey again

The former FBI director faces a third attempt at prosecution over an alleged 2016 disclosure.

US prosecutors have taken steps to charge former FBI director James Comey over an alleged disclosure of national-defence information. It is the third criminal case brought or attempted against him since the Trump administration returned to office.

27 Oct 2026, 07:02

María Corina Machado

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Venezuelan opposition leader Machado returns home

María Corina Machado has returned after months abroad as Venezuela prepares for a new political phase.

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has returned to the country after nearly a year in exile. Her arrival comes amid preparations for elections and major changes in Venezuela’s political leadership.

27 Oct 2026, 07:02

Economy

Westminster

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Government cuts tariffs on selected everyday goods

Ministers say the measures could reduce household and business costs before Wednesday’s Budget.

The government has announced tariff reductions on a range of food, household and industrial goods in an attempt to ease pressure on consumers and businesses. Ministers say this package and an earlier round of tariff reductions together could save consumers between £245 million and £595 million a year.

27 Oct 2026, 07:04

Climate

Oxfam

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Oxfam says richest people profit from climate damage

The charity links unequal emissions, climate vulnerability and investment in disaster recovery.

The richest 0.1% of the global population produce more carbon pollution than the poorest 3.5 billion people combined, according to a new Oxfam analysis. The charity says some of the same investors are also benefiting financially from climate-related disruption and reconstruction.

27 Oct 2026, 07:04

Tech

Home Office

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Report raises questions over secret Home Office AI trials

Open Rights Group says artificial intelligence is being used across immigration work with limited public scrutiny.

Artificial intelligence is being used in several areas of Home Office immigration work, according to a report by Open Rights Group. The department says the systems assist trained officials and do not make asylum decisions on their own.

27 Oct 2026, 07:03

iPhone Duo

Apple offers replacements for faulty iPhone Duo screens

The company says a small number of its new folding phones have developed inner-display problems.

Apple says it will replace affected iPhone Duo handsets after users reported cracks and lines appearing near the hinge. The company described the issue as affecting a small number of devices and did not disclose a suspected cause.

27 Oct 2026, 07:01

Sports

Baku

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FIFA investigates abandoned England youth match

England’s Under-15 team left the pitch after a player alleged racist abuse during a match against Ireland.

FIFA is investigating an abandoned Under-15 World Cup match between England and the Republic of Ireland after an England player reported alleged racist abuse. The allegation has not been independently established and the match officials’ reports are still being collected.

27 Oct 2026, 07:01

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