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WorldIran Meets Makkah Alliance Nations: Can It Avert a New Regional War?
Iran hosted representatives of the Makkah Alliance amid rising Houthi tensions and US‑Israeli threats. The closing statement only pledged continued dialogue, with no concrete outcomes.
29 Oct 2026
HealthYvette Cooper drops plans to abolish NHS patient champion after outcry
Exclusive: Health secretary to extend role of watchdog, which backers say helps hold service in England to accountYvette Cooper has abandoned plans to abolish the NHS’s independent patient champion after an outcry from MPs across the political spectrum.The health secretary has decided to keep and extend the role of Healthwatch England, which was due to be axed as part of the government’s reorganis
29 Oct 2026
WorldKhouri: Strong Israel-Arab bloc result does not mean Israel has changed
Rami Khouri challenges the idea that a strong IsraelI-Arab bloc result signals any positive shift in Israeli society.
29 Oct 2026
Premier LeagueCan clubs stop team news leaking out through FPL picks?
Chelsea striker Joao Pedro's injury was leaked through the Fantasy Premier League game, but is there anything clubs can do?
29 Oct 2026
WorldLebanese and Syrians expect no change in Israeli policy after election
Residents in Lebanon and Syria expect little change in Israeli policy after the election.
28 Oct 2026
WorldExit polls following Israeli elections indicate no clear winner
The official results are due to be published on November 4, more than a week after the vote.
28 Oct 2026
Premier LeagueFleetwood-Arsenal halted for eight minutes because of drone
Arsenal's match with Fleetwood town in the last-16 of the Carabao Cup is delayed for more than eight minutes after a drone is spotted above the stadium during the match.
28 Oct 2026
CommunityUnpaid carers say chancellor’s plan to scrap allowance cliff edge falls short
Digital taper system for benefit expected in budget, but those already hit with overpayments will still have to pay“On the surface it sounds really positive – and I really hope that it is,” says unpaid carer Guy Shahar of the government’s decision to abolish the notorious carer’s allowance cliff edge.But Shahar is angry that most carers hit with unjust overpayments in the past will still have to r
28 Oct 2026
Premier LeagueHarry Kane: How the ‘runt of the litter’ conquered a historic Ballon d’Or
Once mocked for being the most famous player never to win a trophy, Kane now has the most prestigious individual honour.
28 Oct 2026
PoliticsRosebank oilfield would not breach UK emission targets, say government insiders
Emissions from exported oil would not count against carbon budget, insiders say – reasoning likely to draw dismay from climate campaignersThe giant Rosebank oilfield can be approved without breaching the UK’s emission targets, according to government insiders, in a boost to those in the cabinet who are pushing for it to be given the go-ahead.The Guardian revealed last week that Miatta Fahnbulleh,
28 Oct 2026
BreakingFuneral held for family killed in Jordanian airstrikes in Syria
Mourners have buried four members of a family, including three children, killed in Jordanian airstrikes in Syria.
28 Oct 2026
ImmigrationSpain deports migrants from Ceuta in move criticised by rights group
The deportation was the first of its kind since a mass border crossing into the territory from Morocco in July.
28 Oct 2026
WorldRecord Turnout in Israeli Legislative Election as Netanyahu Calls for Extended Voting Hours
At 12:00 GMT, voter participation hit 44.9%, the highest for that time slot since 1973, in the first election since the Oct. 7 Hamas attack. Prime Minister Netanyahu has asked to extend voting hours.
28 Oct 2026
PoliticsNetanyahu Accuses Arab Parties in Israel of Attempting to Steal Election
According to France 24 Arabic, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attacked Arab parties, accusing them of trying to steal the election and citing the arrest of three United Arab List officials with cash-filled envelopes.
28 Oct 2026
WorldQatar's Emir and Iran's President Discuss Negotiations and Strait of Hormuz in Moscow
Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim and Iran's President Masoud Beyzaiyan discussed negotiation updates and the Strait of Hormuz at an energy forum in Moscow, according to France 24 Arabic.
28 Oct 2026
BusinessBottled water and tinned food sales surge after UK government issues emergency stockpile advice
Retailers also report jump in purchases of wind-up radios and torches to deal with extreme weather and cyber-attacksSales of tinned foods, bottled water, wind-up radios and torches have surged after the UK government advised households to prepare for emergencies.Retailers have reported a jump in sales of items linked to preparation for emergencies such as extreme weather or cyber-attacks. The Be R
28 Oct 2026
WorldInternational Warning of Potential Famine in Sudan and Call to Remove Aid Obstacles
France 24 Arabic reports that dozens of countries, including the US and major European powers, warn of worsening food security in Sudan and urge removal of all barriers to humanitarian aid while calling for increased international funding.
28 Oct 2026
WorldIran’s calculations as US escalation looms: Trust, midterms, Hormuz
Tehran remains firm on demands despite diplomatic urgency to prevent escalation in the ongoing US-Israeli conflict.
28 Oct 2026
WorldWest Bank: Settlers Increase Drone Use to Harass Palestinians
France 24 Arabic reports that Israeli settlers and the army are increasingly using drones to monitor, harass and damage Palestinian property in the occupied West Bank.
28 Oct 2026
WorldWest Bank: Israeli Drones Monitor Palestinian Farmers Daily
France 24 Arabic reports Israel allocated 50 million shekels in 2026 for security equipment, including drones that constantly surveil Palestinian farmers in the West Bank, raising privacy concerns.
28 Oct 2026
WorldJordanian Strikes Raise Tensions Between Amman and Damascus
France 24 Arabic reports Damascus denied prior coordination of Jordanian strikes, which caused civilian casualties. Analyst Hassan Abu Hania says this complicates the situation and calls for clarification of the targets linked to the church attack in al-Karak.
28 Oct 2026
WorldSudan’s war steals children’s future with school closures and displacement
The conflict in Sudan has left millions of children without education, as they work to help their families.
28 Oct 2026
SportCarrick stays on as Manchester United manager for crucial Chelsea match
Carrick will be in charge of football's Man United when they visit Chelsea on October 31, reports in British media say.
28 Oct 2026
SportSimpler, cheaper hybrid V8s proposed for next F1 rules
Formula 1's next engine regulations are set to introduce V8 turbo hybrid engines that are simplified and less expensive compared to the existing rules.
28 Oct 2026