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1.6m Visit Stranded Shark
A group of YouTubers in South Korea took turns to protect a 3-metre dusky shark stuck in a canal in Busan, which was finally guided out to sea after more than a month
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Toledo Chemical Leak Forces 1-Mile Evacuation
A hazardous materials release from the MC Tank terminal prompted evacuations and shelter-in-place orders, with a 3-mile radius affected and schools closed on Wednesday
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£2,000 Prize Launched to Find Next Bridget Jones
Author Helen Fielding seeks unpublished comedic diary writers from the north of England with a new award offering £2,000 and writing support
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£3.6bn Tunnel Proposed to Tackle Windermere Sewage
A 12-mile tunnel could end sewage discharges into England's largest lake, with customer bills potentially rising by £3.17 a month to fund the project
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India's Central Bank Holds Overnight VRR Auction
The Reserve Bank of India conducted an Overnight Variable Rate Repo auction on October 21, 2026, as part of its monetary policy operations
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Delhi Air Quality Plummets To 'Poor'
The city's Air Quality Index reaches 227, prompting the government to implement the Winter Action Plan from November 1 to combat pollution
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Salesforce Buys Braze for $5.66B
The customer relationship management platform is set to acquire the customer engagement platform in a deal that values Braze at $5.66 billion, with Braze shareholders to receive $47.50 per share
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Ryanair CEO Warns of Record 20% Airfare Hike
Europe should prepare for the biggest airfare increase in history, with ticket prices potentially rising by up to 20% next year due to high jet fuel prices, according to Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary
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Walmart Launches $120 Joint Membership
The new membership combines Walmart+ and Sam's Club Plus, offering free delivery, gas savings, and streaming services, as the retailer aims to drive sales amidst economic uncertainty
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UK Braces for Storm Austen
A yellow severe weather warning has been issued for strong winds and rain in southern England and Wales as Storm Austen approaches, with gusts of up to 60mph expected
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Northrop Lifts 2026 Profit Forecast 10%
Strong defense demand and record backlog drive forecast increase, as 3M and GE Aerospace also raise profit forecasts on robust demand and cost controls
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1M EPS Pensioners Can Submit Life Certificates At Home
EPS pensioners can use the UMANG app, Face RD app, or India Post's doorstep service to submit their life certificate and continue receiving their pension without interruption
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David Bowie's Songs Get Choral Twist
A new dance production, Subject to Change: A Dance for David Bowie, will feature choral arrangements of David Bowie's songs and explore his artistic transformations, premiering in Luxembourg before touring to London and Tokyo
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US Rock Band Wheatus Sponsors UK Youth Football Team
Wheatus, known for their hit song 'Teenage Dirtbag', has sponsored Nunnery Wood U13s Phoenix after coach Graham met the band at a gig in Gloucester
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Dussehra 2026: 5 Money Rules
Experts suggest following the 50-30-20 rule and keeping credit card utilization at 30% or less to control spending and avoid debt during the festive season
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Rohit Roy Faces Backlash
Indian actor Rohit Roy calls TV a 'dustbin medium', sparking outrage from fellow actors, and later admits his choice of words was wrong
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India's Central Bank Holds 7-Day Repo Auction
The Reserve Bank of India announced the results of the 7-day Variable Rate Repo auction held on October 19, 2026, as part of its monetary policy operations
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20 England Maternity Units Face Closure
Shortages of doctors and rising caesarean section rates prompt NHS leader Matthew Hopkins to warn of impending shutdowns, mostly in rural areas
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£100 Fine For Loud Music On Buses
Passengers in England could face fines of up to £100 for playing loud music on buses, as part of a crackdown on antisocial behaviour, with similar measures introduced in India with fines of up to ₹1,000
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Zombie Star Shocks Astronomers
Astronomers have discovered a rare green star, nicknamed a 'zombie star', that's consuming planetary debris 326 light-years away, with its atmosphere enriched with calcium, lithium, and sodium
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Airtel Launches Rs 185 Voice-Only Plan
Bharti Airtel introduces three prepaid plans with unlimited calls and 300 SMS, but no mobile data, starting at Rs 185 for 28 days, in line with TRAI's new norms
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Theatre Emergency: Bristol Old Vic Takes Stage to Schools
Bristol Old Vic tackles arts access crisis by performing in secondary schools at no cost, with a huge response from schools across the city and surrounding areas
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CISF Revamps Structure
The Central Industrial Security Force will implement a major functional reorganisation from November 1, aiming to strengthen specialised security management across critical infrastructure and strategic establishments nationwide with a new sector-based command structure
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200,000 spared, but some states snub Medicaid exemption
New federal work requirements for Medicaid will come into effect on January 1, but some conservative states, such as Missouri and Iowa, are choosing not to use exemptions that could help low-income residents, potentially due to ideological opposition or administrative burdens