News for October 7, 2025

Badenoch Vows to Slash UK Deficit as Tories Focus on Economy

Financial Post
Kemi Badenoch will vow to cut the UK deficit if the Conservatives win the next general election, as she seeks to recover her party’s claim to sound stewardship of the economy.
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Los Azules Feasibility Study Confirms Economically Robust Copper Project With Leading ESG Performance

Financial Post
TORONTO, Oct. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — McEwen Copper Inc., 46.4% owned by McEwen Inc. (NYSE, TSX: MUX) is pleased to announce positive results from the independent Feasibility Study (FS) for its 100%-owned Los Azules copper project in San Juan, Argentina. …
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Jimmy Fallon wants to turn Wordle into a TV show

The Verge
Jimmy Fallon is helping make Wordle into a television series, Deadline reports. NBC is piloting the Wordle game show with the help of Fallon’s production company, and the show is currently filming in the UK. Savannah Guthrie will host.  Around when Wordle rea…
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Teens arrested in London preschool ransomware attack

Theregister.com
Both men, 17, taken into custody London cops on Tuesday arrested two teenagers on suspicion of computer misuse and blackmail following a ransomware attack on a chain of London preschools.…
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UK officials face probe after Chinese ‘spy case’ collapsed – Bloomberg

RT
Prosecutors dropped the investigation last month over a lack of evidence Read Full Article at RT.com
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Dog attacks are still rising – even after the XL bully ban

BBC News
With close to 32,000 dog attacks recorded in England and Wales last year, is there a better solution?
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Vape boss says allowing 'strict' ads would help smokers quit

BBC News
The British American Tobacco boss calls for more advertising and regulation for the vaping industry.
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Britain not seeking visa deal with India, Starmer says

The Star Online
MUMBAI (Reuters) -Britain will not pursue a visa deal with India, Prime Minister Keir Starmer said, as he aims to deepen economic ties with the country following this year’s trade agreement. Read full story
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Big Issue partners fumopay to let sellers accept open banking payments

Finextra
Big Issue, a magazine sold by the homeless across the UK, is working with open banking provider fumopay to pilot a QR code-based way for vendors to take payments.
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High security a fact of life for UK Jewish community living in fear of attack

BBC News
Leaders in the UK’s tight-knit Jewish population are asking what more can be done to keep their institutions safe.
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RuPaul’s Drag Race film casts Ginger Minj, Jujubee, Monét X Change and more

Thepinknews.com
The first ever feature film from the RuPaul’s Drag Race universe has added a host of the franchise’s brightest stars to its cast, including Ginger Minj, Monét X Change, Symone, Brooke Lynn Hytes and more. We know what you’re thinking: Isn’t the ‘RuPaul’s Drag…
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I've been reviewing gaming laptops for half a decade, and these are the best Prime Day gaming laptop deals I've seen all year

TechRadar
Gaming laptop deals are a great way to save big on the latest models, and these Prime Day gaming laptop deals are some of the best I’ve seen in ages.
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HUAWEI’s latest tablet boasts a stunning screen, six speakers, and Wi-Fi 7 support

Android Authority
HUAWEI has launched it latest tablet, the MatePad 12 X. The tablet features a 12-inch LCD display with a 2800 x 1840 resolution.
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Millions of people to benefit from £20 million to keep local museums open and thriving

Www.gov.uk
£20 million investment in civic museums to protect opening hours and jobs, as part of the government’s ongoing commitment to ensure museums can continue to tell our national story at a local level
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Badenoch promises spending cuts if Conservatives elected

RTE
The Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch will address her party conference in Manchester this morning, promising cuts in public expenditure if her party is returned to power
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What's on? TV and streaming tips for Wednesday

RTE
Coming up today, the finale of Neven’s Ulster Food Tour, the first episode of the highly-anticipated UK Celebrity Traitors, featuring Irish actress Ruth Codd, and a drama-filled instalment of Grand Designs.
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Google brings AI Mode search feature to users in Ireland

The Irish Times
Tech giant rolls out new search system using Gemini AI model
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Harvard faculty admit students skipping class, not engaging with opposing views, and still getting good grades

Fox News
A Harvard committee study revealed students stay in ideological bubbles and disengage from classroom learning as grade inflation allows them to coast through.
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Irish government has put up 'artificial barrier' to united Ireland poll

BBC News
The first two episodes of the Borderland podcast explore issues surrounding a referendum on Irish unity.
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OPTO Miner Launches Compliant Cloud Mining App, Helping Users Achieve Stable Daily Output of 50 SOL

ZyCrypto
Demand for secure, consistent digital asset yield models is growing as the global bitcoin market accelerates its transition to compliance and transparency. OPTO Miner formally releases its new compliant cloud mining app in response to this. Without having to …
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This is the one Prime Day deal that I recommend to all my family and friends – the iPad mini

TechRadar
I’m back once again asking you to grab this excellent iPad mini deal at Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days.
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Will EU sanctions choke ruble stablecoin routes into Bitcoin?

CryptoSlate
The European Union (EU) is moving to choke off A7A5, the ruble-backed token routing billions through Kyrgyzstan into European crypto markets, but available data suggests the sanctioned flow represents just 2.37% of the bloc-wide Bitcoin trading volume. As Blo…
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Thunberg’s activist pal bit medic in jail – Israeli MFA

RT
A detained Gaza flotilla participant attacked prison medical staff during examination, the ministry has said Read Full Article at RT.com
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Hauser and Zwirner’s UK Galleries Report Nearly 90% Drop in Earnings

Hyperallergic
The news of the dip in profits, reported in public financial filings, comes amid a rumored global art market downturn.
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‘Unusual’ new side effect of drugs like Ozempic becoming ‘increasingly common’

New York Post
Experts warn the strange side effect could lead to delayed diagnoses and treatments, as well as unnecessary medical interventions.
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How free VPNs can be more than just privacy tools for your productive workflows

XDA Developers
Think VPNs are only for privacy? Here’s how free ones can fuel your productivity too
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This portable battery station can power your home for two weeks – but there's more to it

ZDNet
The Jackery Explorer 2000 Plus is a high-capacity, solar-ready power station built to keep your home running – and it’s heavily discounted for Prime Day.
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Thousands join biggest-ever UK environmental lawsuit over river pollution

BBC News
Livestock and water companies are accused of “extensive” pollution in the Wye, Lugg and Usk rivers.
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Scotland's deaths outnumber births – so why is the population still rising?

BBC News
Deaths have outnumbered births in Scotland for a decade but record levels of immigration mean the population is still rising.
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The “Reimagined State”: Tony Blair Institute’s Blueprint for a Global Techno-Dictatorship

Thegatewaypundit.com
The Tony Blair Institute for Global Change (TBI) has unveiled its “Reimagined State” initiative, a sweeping plan to use artificial intelligence and digital technology to reshape the way governments operate and ultimately, to change how people live their lives…
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Prime Minister embarks on first major trade mission to India

Www.gov.uk
125 of the UK’s most prominent CEOs, leading entrepreneurs, university Vice Chancellors and cultural institutions will join the Prime Minister on a trade mission to India.
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Protecting communities and powering renewal: Over 24,000 homes and businesses protected from floods in first year

Www.gov.uk
151 flood schemes delivered in 12 months to boost flood resilience across the nation and better protect more than 24,000 homes and businesses.
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Repairing the Blood Brain Barrier Reversed Alzheimer's Disease in Mice, a Hopeful Result for Humans

Discover Magazine
Merging biophysics with knowledge of how the brain handles waste led to an impressive 50 percent reduction of amyloid beta in mice brains and restoration of cognitive function.
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UK police arrest two over London ransomware of children's data

The Star Online
LONDON (Reuters) -British police said on Tuesday that they had arrested two people on suspicion of computer misuse and blackmail following a cyberattack on a London childcare company in which data on more than 8,000 children was stolen. Read full story
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AIM-120 AMRAAM missiles to be sold to Nato allies, Taiwan, Pakistan, Israel. Should Russia, China, India and Iran be worried? Here's if US move will affect regional security

The Times of India
AIM-120 AMRAAM missiles are being sold by United States to NATO allies, Taiwan, Pakistan and Israel. Should Russia, China, India and Iran be worried? The deal includes advanced medium-range air-to-air missiles compatible with multiple fighter jets. The sales …
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Charlie Kirk Murder Case Update: Tyler Robinson Didn't Act Not Alone? Feds Turn Focus to Second Shooter

International Business Times
The FBI probes a ‘shadowy conspiracy’ behind Charlie Kirk’s murder. Was alleged killer Tyler Robinson part of a wider plot? New evidence suggests a second shooter.
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Charlie Kirk Fan Vincent Battiloro Stalked and Brutally Murdered Two Girls After a Livestream Rant

International Business Times
A New Jersey teen and reported fan of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, Vincent Battiloro, has been charged with murdering two girls following a prolonged stalking campaign that culminated in a livestreamed rant.
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Sixth person leaves The Great British Bake Off in ‘unexpected’ departure

The-independent.com
Office assistant Nataliia departed the show after failing to win over the judges during pastry week
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'Migrants Won't Take Your Job — AI Will': Experts Warn Millions Of Brits Face Automation Threat

International Business Times
Experts warn that AI, not immigration, poses the real threat to British jobs, with millions of roles at risk from automation by 2035 unless the UK strengthens regulation and worker protections.
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Euro 1974 Alfa Romeo 2000 Berlina 5-Speed

Bringatrailer.com
This 1974 Alfa Romeo 2000 Berlina is believed to have been delivered new in Portugal and remained with the same family until 2015 before undergoing a rotisserie refurbishment from 2017 to 2018. Work is noted to have involved a glass-out repaint in Bianco Spin…
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Fans Slam Selena Gomez After Taylor Swift Accidentally Films Her Vaping at Wedding

International Business Times
Selena Gomez sparks controversy after being caught vaping in a wedding video filmed by Taylor Swift. The clip, shared online, has triggered mixed reactions from fans and commentators.
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2025 Nobel Prize in Physics: John Clarke, Michel Devoret, John Martinis Discover 'Quantum Weirdness' Exists in Real Life

International Business Times
The Physics Nobel Prize goes to a trio for proving quantum weirdness—like particles passing through walls—can happen in the real world. A foundation for quantum computing.
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Deloitte was caught using AI in $290,000 report to help the Australian government crack down on welfare after a researcher flagged hallucinations

Fortune
The updates “in no way impact” the report’s findings and recommendations, the Big Four firm said.
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Trump's Pentagon nominee flags possible 'commonsense' changes to AUKUS

ABC News (AU)
The AUKUS submarine pact may need “commonsense” action from both Australia and the US to make it more “sustainable”, according to Donald Trump’s nominee to oversee US defence strategy in the Indo-Pacific.
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Peller Returns to Nigeria, Laments Over 'Billing' in Fresh Post as He Dashes Out Foreign Currency

Latest News in Nigeria & Breaking Naija News 24/7 | LEGIT.NG
Nigerian TikTok sensation Peller returns from his international trip with girlfriend Jarvis and immediately laments the wave of ‘billing’ as he lands in Nigeria.
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A prospective longitudinal study of the changes in multidimensional fatigue and its associated factors in patients undergoing brachytherapy for cervical cancer

Nature.com
Scientific Reports – A prospective longitudinal study of the changes in multidimensional fatigue and its associated factors in patients undergoing brachytherapy for cervical cancer
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Sofia Vergara on the Colombian foods that shaped her—and where to eat in L.A.

National Geographic
The Golden Globe-nominated actor and her son, Manolo Gonzalez Vergara, discuss their favourite LA restaurants, family meals and teaming up with female coffee farmers in their native Colombia.
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Customizable AI systems that anyone can adapt bring big opportunities — and even bigger risks

Nature.com
Open and adaptable artificial-intelligence models are crucial for scientific progress, but robust safeguards against their misuse are still nascent.
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The two sub-genomes of the allotetraploid frog Xenopus laevis are evolving under similar selective pressure in extant populations

Biomedcentral.com
The model species Xenopus laevis is an allotetraploid species, whose genome consists of two sub-genomes (the L and S sub-genomes) that were inherited from its parental species. Previous studies comparing the genome of X. laevis with other species of the genus…
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