News for October 25, 2025

Which is the best island in southeast Asia for you?

National Geographic
The region tempts with sandy beaches fringed by palm trees and lapped by turquoise waters, but there’s more to look out for, from the multicultural cuisine of Penang to the limestone cliffs of Cat Ba.
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Sebi bars MFs from participating in cos' pre-IPO shares sale

The Times of India
India Business News: MUMBAI: Markets regulator Sebi has barred mutual funds (MFs) from investing in companies which are in their pre-IPO stage. However, this ban won’t app.
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Conor McGregor children: Inside the UFC legend’s life as a proud father of four kids

The Times of India
Conor McGregor, the renowned UFC fighter, balances his demanding career with a loving family life, raising four children with his fiancée, Dee Devlin. He frequently shares heartwarming moments with his kids – Conor Jack Jr., Croía, Rían, and youngest son Mack…
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Social media performance and secret locations in Perth Festival line-up

ABC News (AU)
Perth Festival unveils a diverse program making use of unconventional event spaces, but large-scale opening and closing events are markedly missing this year.
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This Spud-dy Jacket Is the Hottest and Funniest Trend

Yanko Design
This Spud-dy Jacket Is the Hottest and Funniest TrendYou know fashion has officially lost the plot when a grocery store teams up with Beyoncé’s designer to create a jacket that looks like a…
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Living with motor neurone disease

BBC News
Former England ruby captain Lewis Moody recently revealed he had been diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease (MND), and our conversations give an insight into how lives can be overturned by this muscle wasting condition. Dr Mehboob in Canada was diagnosed five …
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"They're Saying The Quiet Part Out Loud": Critics Are Begging Everyone To Wake Up After Steve Bannon Actually Said "There's A Plan" For Getting Trump A Third Term

Buzzfeed
“If you don’t take this seriously now, your kids will never forgive you.”
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3 from Bengaluru among Kurnool bus fire fatalities

The Times of India
Bengaluru: Three residents of Bengaluru, including a woman and her son, were among the victims of the Kurnool bus fire that killed 20 passengers early.
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The fraying fabric of the American Dream: Why success feels further out of reach than ever in US

The Times of India
Once the cornerstone of American identity, the American Dream now stands on fragile ground. With soaring inflation, stagnant wages, crushing student debt, and widening inequality, the path to prosperity feels increasingly narrow. Once built on fairness and op…
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'You couldn't make it up': Anger at prison's blunder – and major operation to capture inmate

Sky.com
A local MP tells Sky News: “It just destroys trust at a time when emotions are riding high. We’ve seen protests over the past few weeks and months, and there’s a lot of fear out there.”
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Mumbai: Civic officer marks 5,000th rendition of mono act play on martyred Captn

The Times of India
Thane: Panvel resident and Thane district information officer, Manoj Suman Shivaji Sanap, has been balancing his govt job with his passion for experim.
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Thane Court Acquits 3 in 31-Year-Old Quintuple Murder Case

The Times of India
Thane: Three decades after a woman and her four minor children were brutally murdered in Kashimira, a Thane sessions court acquitted all three accused.
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Mayor of Kingstown Season 4 Release Time: Here's release date, global streaming timings, plot, episode schedule, what to expect in Episode 1, cast and characters

The Times of India
Mayor of Kingstown Season 4 release time is set for Sunday, October 26 on Paramount+. The new season stars Jeremy Renner, Edie Falco, and Lennie James. Fans can stream all 10 episodes online. The season follows Mike McLusky as he faces new threats in Kingstow…
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'I watched my stolen phone head to London, Dubai and China'

BBC News
One officer said pickpockets fly in from abroad and fly out once they’ve amassed a haul of phones.
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What went wrong with Pizza Hut?

BBC News
Up against the likes of Domino’s, Pizza Hut is closing half its UK restaurants. What went wrong?
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Representation to red flags: The fall and future of Manchester Pride

BBC News
One of the UK’s biggest LGBTQ+ events has gone bust – how did it happen, and what now for the staff, performers and community?
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ChatGPT's new browser has potential, if you're willing to pay

BBC News
OpenAI hopes to upend the browser market currently dominated by Google Chrome, but it depends on paid users.
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I lost thousands of photos when my phone crashed. Now I print them out for my daughter

BBC News
Experts believe offline and online backups are needed if you want to keep your favourite photos safe.
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Man Utd midfield connection building in fluidity – Carrick

BBC News
Match of the Day pundit Michael Carrick praises the connection and fluidity between Manchester United’s midfield in their match against Brighton.
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How the nation lost its appetite for Pizza Hut

BBC News
Fewer diners are “hitting the Hut” and it is closing half its UK restaurants.
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The best time to turn on the heating – according to you

BBC News
Some wait until a certain date to reach for the thermostat. Others until the temperature drops below a certain point.
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Why Liverpool's defending against Brentford was 'unacceptable'

BBC News
Match of the Day pundit Ashley Williams says Liverpool’s defending against Brentford was “not good enough” and resulted in an “unacceptable” goal for Kevin Schade.
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GB's Archibald & Leech win madison gold

BBC News
Great Britain’s Katie Archibald and Maddie Leech win gold in the women’s madison at the World Track Championships.
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FASTER CARE FOR THOUSANDS THANKS TO NHS USE OF INDEPENDENT SECTOR

Www.gov.uk
Hundreds of thousands of people are receiving faster care thanks to the government’s partnership with the private sector – free at the point of use.
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How 'confident' Sunderland dominated without the ball

BBC News
Match of the Day pundit Ashley Williams breaks down how Sunderland put pressure on Chelsea to win 2-1 despite having less possession at Stamford Bridge.
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Closer climate cooperation

The Star Online
The United Kingdom will work with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Malaysia to support Malaysian efforts to protect itself from the effects of climate change. Read full story
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Flight Readiness Achieved for CarbSAR Mission With SSTL and Oxford Space Systems

Space Daily
London, UK (SPX) Oct 25, 2025 Surrey Satellite Technology Limited and Oxford Space Systems have completed the Flight Readiness Review for the upcoming CarbSAR in-Orbit Demonstration mission. This initiative pairs SSTL’s Carbonite platform and Oxford Space S…
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Disgraced Prince Andrew Offered an Arabian Palace to Live in Luxury in Abu Dhabi, Away from the Mounting Pressures in the UK Over His Endless Scandals

Thegatewaypundit.com
Andrew may go into a gilded life in exile. The post Disgraced Prince Andrew Offered an Arabian Palace to Live in Luxury in Abu Dhabi, Away from the Mounting Pressures in the UK Over His Endless Scandals appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.
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F1 Mexico GP – Start time, how to watch & more

autosport.com
Formula 1’s Mexico Grand Prix is set to be another key race in the 2025 title race.Championship leader Oscar Piastri has been struggling at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez and will start the race from seventh, having gained a spot following Carlos Sainz’ carryov…
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Kentucky vs. Tennessee game thread and pregame reading

A Sea Of Blue
Time for a primetime battle with the Vols.
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This Online Group Shares Magical And Funny HP Memes, And These 75 Can “Avada Kedavra” Your Boredom

Boredpanda.com
Who doesn’t know the name Harry Potter in this day and age? What began as a children’s novel in 1997 is now a cultural phenomenon that most Millennials and Gen Z can’t imagine their childhoods without. The “Harry Potter” books are the best-selling in history,…
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Brentford were 'fearless' in significant win over Liverpool – Andrews

BBC News
Brentford Manager Keith Andrews credits his side’s “fearless” attitude when facing Liverpool to win 3-2.
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Amazfit releases more versions of popular smartwatch with flashlight

Notebookcheck.net
The Amazfit T-Rex 3 Pro 44 mm smartwatches are now available to order in countries worldwide. In some markets, they will ship immediately, while other customers can pre-order with deliveries scheduled for the near future. Offered in two color ways with titani…
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Liverpool couldn't get the basics right – Slot

BBC News
Liverpool Manager Arne Slot says that Liverpool are facing new problems every match and that they “didn’t get the basics right” against Brentford.
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Brentford hold on to secure deserved win over Liverpool

BBC News
Brentford heap further misery on Premier League champions Liverpool with a fully deserved 3-2 victory at Gtech Community Stadium.
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How the anti-establishment candidate won the Irish presidency

BBC News
Our Dublin correspondent takes a look at the president-elect’s campaign and priorities for her seven-year tenure.
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House of David Star Oded Fehr on Resourceful Biblical Series, Co-Stars

Bleeding Cool News
There hasn’t been a challenge that Oded Fehr hasn’t met, amassing such an impressive filmography with his nearly three-decade career since his debut in the UK series Killer Net in 1998. His breakout role was as hero Ardeth Bay, who was part of a secret order …
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Cotton Candy Dreams: A 1977 Harley Shovelhead Chopper from Wales

Bikeexif.com
Inspired by the choppers seen at The Hook Up show, Hannah Meakin’s 1977 Harley Shovelhead chopper is a vision in cotton candy pink.Started by a couple of friends who felt that South Wales was in desperate need of a good chopper show, The Hook Up will celebrat…
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Sunderland go second after late winner at Chelsea

BBC News
Sunderland move into second place in the Premier League as winger Chemsdine Talbi scores a 94th-minute winner to stun Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
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Man Utd put four past Brighton for third successive win

BBC News
Bryan Mbeumo scores twice as Manchester United win 4-2 against Brighton and claim a third successive Premier League win for the first time since February 2024.
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Guimaraes fires home late winner as Newcastle beat Fulham

BBC News
Newcastle United captain Bruno Guimaraes scores a dramatic late winner as Fulham’s losing run continued at St James’ Park.
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Liverpool suffer fourth PL defeat in a row at Brentford

Sky Sports
Brentford outfought and outclassed Liverpool to earn a 3-2 victory over the Premier League champions.
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Is Public Criticism of Climate Claims a Criminal Offence in Today’s Britain and Europe?

Wattsupwiththat.com
“… It is perfectly OK to have different opinions on climate change. What becomes problematic is when a society can no longer agree on facts …”
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db Group's new restaurant in Mayfair is 'putting Malta on London's culinary map'

Times of Malta
db Group’s new restaurant in Mayfair is ‘putting Malta on London’s culinary map’timesofmalta.com
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North America Set to Cut Rates as Rest of G-7 Looks On

Financial Post
Policymakers in Washington and Ottawa will take the spotlight in the coming week, with interest-rate cuts in those two capitals likely while the rest of the Group of Seven stays on hold.
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Lauren survived an attack that shocked Australia. Now she is being tested again

ABC News (AU)
It has been 20 years since Lauren Huxley was brutally attacked in her home as a teen in a crime that shocked Australia. She has built a life no-one thought possible, but now her hard-won peace could be tested.
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Kids Get Their Own Booker Prize

Newser
Britain’s most prestigious literary prize is getting a younger sibling. The Booker Prize Foundation announced Friday that it is setting up the Children’s Booker Prize alongside its existing awards for English-language and translated fiction. Like its sister p…
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How to watch New Zealand v England ODI series 2025 for FREE: live streams, schedule, teams

TechRadar
We’ll show you all the ways you can watch New Zealand v England ODI live streams from anywhere in the world and potentially for free.
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'Nerve-racking but very special' – Keating on England debut

BBC News
Lionesses goalkeeper Khiara Keating explains the “very special” feeling of making her England debut in their 2-1 defeat against Brazil.
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This Week In Techdirt History: October 19th – 25th

Techdirt
Five Years Ago This week in 2020, hypocrisy was on full display as the GOP went from whining about net neutrality to supporting Trump’s attack on social media (which the FCC was too afraid to go on record in support of while also rejecting its own legal argum…
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Child sex dolls sold without heads to harness loophole

ABC News (AU)
Child sexual abuse doll heads are being sold on Temu as hairdressing model mannequins to harness a legal loophole, according to experts who say it is part of an “unhealthy culture”.
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Man Utd are in a better position to respond to difficult moments – Amorim

BBC News
Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim says his side are better poised to deal with difficult moments than they were last year and that their growing confidence is boosting their quality of play, as they beat Brighton & Hove Albion 4-2 at Old Trafford.
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The Mastermind: A Politically Charged Spin on the 70s Crime Caper

AnOther Magazine
Kelly Reichardt’s subversive heist film starring Josh O’Connor as an art thief on the run is smart, subtle – and timely
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Oppo Find X9 Pro: Global import model listed at first retailer with price advantage

Notebookcheck.net
Next week, the official Oppo Find X9 launch will kick off in Europe, but leaked prices suggest comparatively high costs. Those who want the global version but are willing to compromise on some consumer protection rights in the EU can probably save money by im…
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Nev: A very important week for Amorim – 'He was under massive pressure!'

Sky Sports
Gary Neville believes this week has been Ruben Amorim’s best week in the job at Manchester United after being under massive pressure.
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Amorim hails Mbeumo performance in Brighton win | 'He was a machine!'

Sky Sports
Ruben Amorim picked out Bryan Mbeumo’s performance in the 4-2 win over Brighton in the Premier League, claiming he was a ‘machine’ for the amount of ground he covered at Old Trafford.
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Brighton made too many 'easy mistakes' – Hurzeler

BBC News
Brighton & Hove Albion manager Fabian Hurzeler says his side made too many mistakes, as they are beaten 4-2 by Manchester United at Old Trafford.
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'Disappointed' Hurzeler frustrated with mistakes | 'We gave too many easy balls away'

Sky Sports
Brighton head coach Fabian Hurzeler reacted to a disappointing result against Manchester United in the Premier League.
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Can U.S. Hydropower Compete in a New Energy Era?

OilPrice.com
The United States has long used hydropower, which is now the country’s largest source of renewable energy, for electricity production. Hydropower contributed 27 percent of total U.S. utility-scale renewable electricity generation and 5.86 percent of total uti…
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How to watch Pacific Championships 2025: free streams, fixture list for rugby league tournament

TechRadar
All the ways to watch Pacific Championships live streams online from anywhere for FREE, with Samoa and Tonga closing the gap to New Zealand and Australia.
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Johnny Depp recalls Tim Burton making ‘huge sacrifices’ for him when daughter Lily-Rose got sick during ‘Sweeney Todd’

New York Post
The actor recalled his long standing friendship with the director.
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What ‘Day After’ for Gaza?

The New York Review of Books
On Friday, October 10, when Israel and Hamas agreed to a cease-fire in Gaza, I heard from a Palestinian friend in the Strip. Gaza had been celebrating since the news broke, but grief was never far away. “Our feelings are mixed,” he wrote: Yes, we are relieved…
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Man Utd make it three in a row with PL win over Brighton

Sky Sports
FREE TO WATCH: Highlights from Manchester United’s match against Brighton in the Premier League.
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How Germany plans to spot more Russian submarines — from the sky

DW (English)
Germany and the UK plan to trace Russian submarines in the north Atlantic together. The defense ministers of both countries took a ride on one of the high-tech planes that will make this possible.
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Germany plans to spot more Russian submarines — from the sky

DW (English)
Germany and the UK plan to jointly trace Russian submarines in the northern Atlantic. The defense ministers of both countries took a ride on one of the high-tech planes that will make this possible.
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AI Biodefense Startup Valthos Launches With $30 Million, OpenAI Backing

Decrypt
New York-based startup Valthos is developing AI systems to identify and counter biological threats before they spread.
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British Airways pauses Louis Theroux podcast sponsorship following Bob Vylan interview

STV News
The broadcaster interviewed frontman Bobby Vylan, who said he was ‘not regretful’ of leading chants of ‘death, death to the IDF’ at Glastonbury.
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Jon Bon Jovi hangs with fans on the tube as he prepares for long-awaited return to touring

Louder
Commuters on London Underground were stunned to bump into Jon Bon Jovi – “Rock legends take the tube too”
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Welbeck gets his goal from free kick for Brighton

Sky Sports
Danny Welbeck bends in this free-kick to pull one back for Brighton against Manchester United in the Premier League.
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U18s report: Fulham 2-1 Arsenal

Arsenal.com
Our under-18s suffered a third straight defeat across all competitions after a 2-1 loss to Fulham on Saturday, October 25.
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Doctor: As the time on the clock goes back, make sure you're listening to your body clock too

TheJournal.ie
As the clocks go back this weekend, maybe it isn’t just the hour change we need to rethink, writes Dr Catherine Conlon.
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Kamala Harris Says ‘I’m Not Done’ With Politics: ‘It’s in My Bones’

Variety
Kamala Harris gave her first exclusive UK interview on the BBC’s “Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg.” During the conversation with the titular host, she talked about the present and future states of American politics and her role within them. The former Vice Presi…
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BLEED FROM WITHIN To Tour The UK And Ireland In Early 2026

Metal Injection.net
Bleed From Within are setting sail on yet another excursion early next year, alongside their mates in BAEST and Disembodied Tyrant. The post BLEED FROM WITHIN To Tour The UK And Ireland In Early 2026 appeared first on Metal Injection.
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Brentford vs Liverpool: Premier League lineups, team news, confirmed starting teams

101 Great Goals
Full teams and TV and stream details for Brentford vs Liverpool as the visitors look to recover from three straight league defeats.
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Royal International Air Tattoo Announces Fighter Meet Theme for 2026

Theaviationist.com
Organisers of RIAT, the UK’s most famous airshow, have announced that the main theme for next year’s event will be ‘Fighter Meet’, celebrating over a century of air to air combat aircraft. Scheduled for 17th-19th July 2026, the Royal International Air Tattoo,…
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Individual mistakes had massive impact on game – Silva

BBC News
Fulham manager Marco Silva says his side “deserved something” from their 2-1 defeat at Newcastle but individual mistakes had a “massive impact”.
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Newcastle's 'relentless pursuit' for winner paid off – Howe

BBC News
Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe is delighted his side’s “relentless pursuit” for a winner paid off after Bruno Guimaraes netted late on in their 2-1 win against Fulham at St James’ Park.
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UK officials bust illegal weight loss drug production facility — the largest seizure of the popular pens in the world

New York Post
Thousands of knockoff pens were confiscated by enforcement agents for the UK’s Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency.
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Timeline of how manhunt for wrongly-released sex offender migrant has unfolded

Sky.com
The Ethiopian national was due to be released in order to be immediately deported, but instead he was able to board a train to London – triggering a manhunt involving three police forces.
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Chelsea performance 'not good enough' – Maresca

BBC News
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca was unimpressed with his side’s overall performance against Sunderland after they fell to a 2-1 defeat after leading through an early Alejandro garnacho goal.
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We've found togetherness across the club – Le Bris on victory at Chelsea

BBC News
Sunderland manager Regis Le Bris says the club has “found togetherness” as their impressive start to the season continued with a late 2-1 victory at Chelsea to move the Black Cats up to second in the Premier League table.
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US Drones Fly Over Gaza to Monitor Ceasefire

Newser
The US monitoring of ceasefire compliance by Israel and Hamas now includes deploying surveillance drones over Gaza, an effort to gain an independent view of the situation on the ground. Israel has consented to the flights, American and Israeli officials said,…
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New Sodium-Ion Battery Breakthrough Doubles Charge and Desalinates Water

OilPrice.com
The technology behind sodium-ion batteries just got a whole lot more advanced thanks to one small tweak in their design. Scientists at the University of Surrey discovered that by charging traditional approaches to using nanostructured sodium vanadate hydrate …
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Cunha scores stunning first Man Utd goal against Brighton

Sky Sports
Matheus Cunha scores his first Man Utd goal after bending the ball into the far post.
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Tributes paid to former Lincoln MP Dick Taverne

BBC News
Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey described him as “passionate, principled and thoughtful”.
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