News for October 5, 2025

7 birdwatching trips around the world for budding enthusiasts

National Geographic
This once specialised area of wildlife tourism is undergoing a transformation, as younger generations embrace it in an effort to reconnect with the outdoors. Whether you want to see British owls or Sri Lankan hornbills, there’s a trip to suit.
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Sale of NZ power and gas company Clarus due soon – AFR

New Zealand Herald
The deal is tipped to value Clarus Group at about $2 billion.
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Most powerful cosmic radio ring yet found by citizen scientists

Space Daily
London, UK (SPX) Oct 06, 2025 The most distant and powerful odd radio circle (ORC) ever detected has been discovered by astronomers working with citizen scientists. ORCs are giant, faint rings of radio emission surrounding galaxies, visible only in radio …
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New tabletop detector to capture gravitational waves in the milli-Hz range

Space Daily
London, UK (SPX) Oct 06, 2025 Scientists have proposed a groundbreaking method to detect gravitational waves in the milli-Hertz frequency range, unlocking a new observational window into the universe. This advance could allow researchers to study astrophysi…
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Giant double-ring radio galaxy found halfway across the universe

Space Daily
London UK (SPX) Oct 06, 2025 Astronomers have discovered the most distant and powerful odd radio circle (ORC) ever observed, revealing a rare cosmic structure nearly halfway across the universe. The newly identified source, RAD J131346.9+500320, lies at a r…
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Rogue planet devours matter at record pace of six billion tonnes a second

Space Daily
Paris, France (SPX) Oct 06, 2025 Astronomers using the European Southern Observatory’s Very Large Telescope (ESO’s VLT) have witnessed an extraordinary growth spurt in a free-floating planet, observing it accumulate mass at a rate of six billion tonnes per …
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Russia regularly targeting UK satellites: space command boss

Spacewar.com
London (AFP) Oct 3, 2025 Russia is attempting to jam British military satellites on a regular basis, the head of UK Space Command has said, amid growing tensions between Moscow and some European countries. “We’re seeing our satellites being jammed by the…
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Digby Morton: A Pioneer of Post-War British Couture

Vintag.es
Digby Morton (1906–1983) was a highly influential Irish fashion designer and a leading figure in British couture from the 1930s to the 1950s…
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Israeli minister attacks Labour's 'grotesque betrayal' of Jewish community

Sky.com
Sharren Haskel also told the Conservative Friends of Israel (CFoI) reception at the Tory party conference in Manchester that “out of control” immigration “particularly from Islamist communities” was fueling antisemitism in Britain.
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Weekly Nikon news flash #855

Nikonrumors.com
→ Field Made informed me that orders to the US are duty-free and tariff-free. That means the price you see at checkout is the final price you pay. The Field Made indicator labels are made in Canada and fall under the USMCA trade agreement, allowing them to cr…
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2025 World Grand Prix of Darts first round predictions: Littler, seeded players face tough task

Sporting News
We could see some upsets out of the gate.
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Big Brother’s Zelah praised for reaction after being ‘accidentally outed’ by Housemate

Thepinknews.com
Big Brother contestant Zelah has been praised for his reaction after being ‘accidentally outed’ as transgender by fellow Housemate Jenny. Fans declared the trans personal trainer from South London their early “winner” after the show’s launch on Sunday (28 Sep…
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Bill Gates and Tony Blair-Backed AI Appointed as World’s First AI Government Minister

Thegatewaypundit.com
“I’m not here to replace humans,” says a woman wearing traditional Albanian clothing, a light-colored headscarf, and an embroidered robe. The post Bill Gates and Tony Blair-Backed AI Appointed as World’s First AI Government Minister appeared first on The Gate…
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JLR to restart some production after cyber-attack

BBC News
Work is to resume first at the carmaker’s engine factory in Wolverhampton on Monday.
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Fictional journalists and the missed opportunities of The Hack

Crikey
Roughly halfway through, The Hack delivers itself a blow from which it never recovers The post Fictional journalists and the missed opportunities of The Hack appeared first on Crikey.
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New funds for local leaders to unlock jobs and boost innovation across the country

Www.gov.uk
Up to £20 million each available for local areas across the country to grow innovation.
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Policy paper: The Connect Fund

Www.gov.uk
The Connect Fund was announced at the East West Council on 12 June 2025 to strengthen East-West collaboration between community and voluntary groups.
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Girls playing rugby needs to stop being an 'anomaly', Red Roses star says

Sky.com
Red Roses star Ellie Kildunne told Sky News that she hopes England’s Rugby World Cup win does more for the sport.
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Tories to pledge further cuts to foreign aid – as Stride to vow to 'stand up for fiscal responsibility'

Sky.com
In his keynote speech to the Tory party conference in Manchester, Sir Mel Stride will claim his plans can save £47bn over the next parliament, which include cuts to welfare, the civil service, and green subsidies.
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Watch the game that ended Martin's Rangers tenure

BBC News
Watch highlights of what proved to be Russell Martin’s final game as Rangers head coach, the 1-1 draw at Falkirk. (Available to UK users only)
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Deliveroo expanding service to offer on-demand shopping

RTE
Deliveroo is expanding its service to offer on-demand shopping for a range of retail products.
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eCarbonyls: an electrochemical thioether mediated oxidation of alcohols to aldehydes and ketones

Royal Society of Chemistry
Chem. Sci., 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5SC06546A, Edge Article Open Access &nbsp This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Conall Molloy, Simon Kaltenberger, Lee Edwards, Katherine M. P. Wheelhouse, Kevin LamWe…
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'They aren't talking about Isak anymore' – is Woltemade proving his worth?

BBC News
Match of the Day’s Kelly Cates, Joe Hart and Danny Murphy discuss whether Nick Woltemade is proving he is worth the £69m Newcastle paid for him in the summer.
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A Study of 500,000 Medical Records Linked Viruses With Alzheimer's Again And Again

ScienceAlert
A study of around 500,000 medical records published in 2023 suggested that severe viral infections like encephalitis and pneumonia increase the risk of neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s.
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The New OAIC Regulations: Aussie Companies Face Taller Privacy Hurdles

iTnews
With maximum penalties now reaching AUD $50 million, businesses serving Australian customers face urgent compliance demands.
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Vegan Woman, 27, Found Lifeless In Hotel Room After Adopting New Raw Diet

Boredpanda.com
“Why do you cry? ‘Cause I’m fat.”
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English nurse secretly married Manchester synagogue terrorist Jihad Al-Shamie after converting to Islam: report

New York Post
Elizabeth Davis, 46, had told her family about the relationship only after Al-Shamie carried out last week’s Yom Kippur attack, The Sun reported.
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Latest unfortunate case of Brit unable to pay his medical bills

Pattaya Mail
Alexander Parker, a 73-yearold Scot, lies immobile in a Thai provincial government hospital with suspected blood cancers or lymphoma. Neither he nor his UK-based family apparently have the funds for full-scale treatment and surgery in a top-notch Thai private…
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Fearing Farage, Britain’s Conservatives go full Trump

POLITICO.eu
MANCHESTER, England — Britain’s ailing Conservatives want disgruntled voters to hear they are tough on immigration, against net zero and looking to keep taxpayer money helping people at home. They are aping Donald Trump — and Nigel Farage — to prove it.  Lead…
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Thailand clarifies laws about filming of sexy nightlife

Pattaya Mail
PATTAYA, Thailand – The Ministry of Tourism and Sports has clarified the circumstances of a dispute concerning the BBC video The Dark Side of Thailand. Natthriya Thaweevong, the permanent secretary, said that there was a September incident involving a foreign…
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British victim of passport drama in Thailand very angry indeed

Pattaya Mail
A Scot whose passport was fraudulently reported as stolen was deported after arriving at Phuket international airport. William Barr was locked up for 14 hours before British embassy intervention secured his release, but he lost entirely his two-weeks’ vacatio…
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Not many exceptions in Thailand for working without a permit

Pattaya Mail
At least 20,000 foreigners have been arrested in Thailand over the past 12 months for not having correct work authorization. However, the majority are economic migrants from neighboring countries who failed to register with the Department of Employment under …
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New Thai laws now cover methamphetamine possession

Pattaya Mail
The arrest of UK national George Wilson, 23, for possession of 9.1 kg of “ice” in a Bangkok hotel room has sparked especially heated debate.  Crystal meth in a person’s possession, unlike cannabis, is subject to strict laws.  In June 2024 a new regulation was…
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Cat Stevens shuts down interviewer over his past remarks on Salman Rushdie’s ‘effigy burning’

The-independent.com
Stevens writes about Rushdie in his new memoir, ‘Cat On The Road To Findout’
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Conservatives to set out plan for £47bn of cuts to public spending

BBC News
Speaking at the party’s conference, Shadow chancellor Mel Stride will say the Conservatives are the only ones that “gets it” on the economy.
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Buyers could save hundreds in new house buying shakeup

BBC News
Housing Secretary Steve Reed claims the changes would “fix the broken system” and put more money “back into working people’s pockets”.
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House-buying reform plan aims to cut costs and time

BBC News
Under new proposals, sellers and estate agents will have to provide key information about a property up front.
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Families to save hundreds of pounds in major homebuying overhaul

Www.gov.uk
First-time buyers set to save money when buying a home and timelines reduced with a new consultation launched by the Government.
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MoD spends millions on private schools to avoid Welsh

BBC News
Military personnel receive a private education allowance to avoid lessons in Welsh in state schools.
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Jersey City Mayor Steve Fulop being eyed for big NYC biz job — and yes, he’d have to move across the river

New York Post
Retiring CEO Kathryn Wylde made more than $1.5 million in 2023, according tax filings from the nonprofit.
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First Evidence That Plastic Nanoparticles Can Accumulate in Edible Parts of Vegetables

Slashdot.org
ScienceAlert writes that some of the tiny nanoplastic fragments present in soil “can make their way into the edible parts of vegetables, research has found.” A team of scientists from the University of Plymouth in the UK placed radishes into a hydroponic (wa…
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‘Running Man’ Will Have a New, Stephen King-Approved Ending

Gizmodo.com
Modern history dictates a change to the new ‘Running Man’ movie, one that Stephen King and Edgar Wright hope you’ll like.
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RA.1007 mi-el

Soundcloud.com
The gifted London DJ and curator goes big on bass futurism. “To pull a thread.” This old English adage means to follow a small detail that might unravel into something larger and more significant. It’s also the inspiration behind London artist mi-el’s NTS Ra…
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Brokers rate these 2 top ASX shares as buys in October

Motley Fool Australia
These stocks have a very promising future according to experts. The post Brokers rate these 2 top ASX shares as buys in October appeared first on The Motley Fool Australia.
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UK Turns to Goldman Sachs to Help Rescue London’s IPO Market

BeInCrypto
UK taps Goldman Sachs to restore London’s IPO appeal as listings hit a 30-year low. Can reforms and Wall Street’s backing turn the tide?
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ESG: The high price of good intentions

Wnd.com
‘If Brussels is playing a game of chicken, it’s a dangerous game’
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'I've picked fights with people, I knew would beat me up' | Ange responds to doubters

Sky Sports
Ange Postecoglou responds to questions over his lack of fight and belief after Nottingham Forest were defeated by Newcastle United 2-0 away from home.
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President Trump Angers Americans With Weekend Golf Decision

The Spun
The President of the United States angered some Americans with his golf decision this weekend. President Trump, 79, likes to golf. The President of the…
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One of City's best first halves in months – Guardiola

BBC News
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says it was one of his side’s best first halves in months, after the Blues ran out 1-0 winners away at Brentford.
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Local news is dwindling globally. Here’s how other countries are trying to fix it

The Conversation Africa
The crisis facing local journalism is playing out the world over. A new report charts what other countries are doing in response and what Australia can learn.
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Chris Dring: Ghost of Yotei is the new UK No.1, sold almost 3x what Mario Galaxy 1 + 2 on Switch did

My Nintendo News
The official UK physical gaming charts have not been fully released yet but journalist Christopher Dring has posted that Ghost of Yotei has entered in at No.1 this week. Sadly, that means that Super Mario Galaxy 1 + 2 on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 …
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In a first, carrier strike groups of India, UK kick off high-voltage naval exercise

The Times of India
Panaji: In a historic demonstration of naval power and strategic partnership, the Indian Navy and the United Kingdom’s Royal Navy on Sunday commenced .
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Leica M EV1: First Leica M camera with built-in EVF rumoured to launch in October

Notebookcheck.net
The Leica M EV1 is the upcoming addition to Leica’s M-series lineup that trades the rangefinder for a built-in electronic viewfinder. This compact, slightly cheaper camera might be released this October, alongside the Q3 Monochrom.
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Who is Robert MacIntyre's girlfriend Shannon Hartley? Everything to know about the European golf star’s partner

The Times of India
Golfer Robert MacIntyre’s career thrives with unwavering support from his girlfriend, Shannon Hartley. A UK nurse, she consistently attends major events like the Ryder Cup, boosting his morale. Their challenging move to Florida for his PGA Tour dreams eventua…
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Watch: Best Welsh moments from URC second round

BBC News
Watch some of the best moments from the Welsh regions across round two of the 2025-26 United Rugby Championship season.
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The Uncertain Future of UK Oil and Gas

OilPrice.com
Since the Labour Party came into office in the U.K. last year, many have wondered if oil and gas drilling will continue or whether we will witness an all-out shift to renewable energy. Prime Minister Kier Starmer has introduced stricter taxes on fossil fuel c…
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