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Britain won't tolerate threats on our soil, Miliband says as he summons Iran ambassador

Ed Miliband has summoned Iran's ambassador after the RAF Fairford incident, saying Britain will not tolerate threats on UK soil. The UK and 28 allies have condemned Iran over what they call lethal plotting and hybrid attacks.

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Andy Burnham promises ‘serious dialogue’ over UK’s relationship with EU

Andy Burnham has called for a deeper UK-EU discussion after the 20 November summit, saying the current relationship is not good enough. Talks may still run into disputes over trade, migration and youth mobility.

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Apple’s New Smart Home Hub Is Reportedly Called HomeView and Will Ship in November

Apple is expected to unveil a Siri-focused smart home display called the HomeView on Tuesday. Bloomberg says it will go on sale in November and act as a home command centre.

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Storm Rachel batters Southern California, brings flooding to Las Vegas

Post-tropical Cyclone Rachel sent large waves into Southern California, leaving some homes at risk of collapse. It also caused flash flooding in Las Vegas, where water was knee-deep in places.

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NASA’s SpaceX CRS-35 Mission to Launch Health Research

NASA is sending four health and life-science experiments to the International Space Station on SpaceX’s CRS-35 mission, including studies of the human brain, crop disease, biomarkers and drug-resistant bacteria.

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Government expands police support to political figures who are not MPs

The Home Office will extend police protection to some political figures who are not MPs, and launch an urgent review of security for politicians and royals. The move follows concern over threats and violence after several high-profile political killings.

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Security for high-profile public figures to be reviewed after Ann Widdecombe’s murder

Shabana Mahmood has ordered an urgent review of state security for public figures after the killing of Ann Widdecombe. Police support will also be extended immediately to some high-profile figures not currently MPs.

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Inside Elon Musk’s $276 Million Midterm Rescue Mission for Republicans

Elon Musk has emerged as a major donor in the US midterm elections, giving large sums in an effort to help Republicans keep control of the Senate. The reported total is $276 million, making him the biggest known midterm donor.

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It is inconceivable to think Russia did not try to interfere in Brexit vote, says PM

Andy Burnham said it was "inconceivable" that Russia did not try to interfere in the 2016 EU referendum, while insisting he was not calling the result illegitimate.

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Meta’s Muse AI Is Building a Dossier on You. Here’s What’s Actually in It

Meta’s Muse AI agent is drawing scrutiny over how much personal data it can access, how it uses that data and whether it respects user permissions. Reported issues include a zero-day flaw, disputed access to Apple Messages and accidental disclosure of a home address.

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Burnham to push for new post-Brexit deals at EU summit

Andy Burnham told MPs he will seek new post-Brexit agreements with the EU on youth mobility, food, energy and immigration at next month’s summit. Opposition leaders split, with the Conservatives attacking the move and the Liberal Democrats urging him to go further.

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Judge Orders Trump Administration to Answer for Tree Removals at D.C. Golf Course

A federal judge has demanded that the Trump administration explain who authorised the removal of hundreds of trees at East Potomac Golf Links in Washington. The issue came up in a four-hour hearing over the disputed work.

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The Fitbit Air Is Getting an Upgrade

Google is adding health-tracking tools and improved workout detection to the Fitbit Air, including insulin resistance estimates, blood pressure trends and sleep breathing quality in its Premium plan.

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A Trump Loyalist, a Turkish Investor and a Battle for Wealth and Influence

A Turkish businessman linked to Venezuela's Maduro government has married Alina Habba, Donald Trump's former personal lawyer, while seeking to keep a major contract in the country.

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Burnham says ‘public will be the boss’ in any future decision about closer relationship with the EU – as it happened

Burnham said he wants a discussion on the UK’s long-term relationship with the EU, arguing the public should decide any future move. He said the immediate priority is a successful summit on 20 November.

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Motion of no-confidence in Sinn Féin ministers 'pointless' - O'Neill

Michelle O’Neill has called a no-confidence motion against her and three Sinn Féin ministers pointless as the Assembly debates it over the Drumcree dispute. The bid is expected to fail because it lacks the cross-community support needed to pass.

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On this day in space! Oct. 12, 1964: The Soviet Union launches Voskhod 1, the 1st multi-person cosmonaut crew, into space

On 12 October 1964, Voskhod 1 became the first spacecraft to carry more than one person into orbit, with three Soviet cosmonauts aboard for a 24-hour mission.

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Apple Home Event Rumor Roundup: Everything We Expect to See Tomorrow

Apple is expected to use tomorrow’s “Welcome Home” event to unveil home tech, including a Siri-focused smart display, a new HomePod model and a refreshed Apple TV. Reports also point to home security cameras and an LG-linked thermostat.

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I Tested the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max’s Batteries and Was Awestruck by One Change

CNET found the iPhone 18 Pro Max has the longest battery life of any iPhone yet, while the smaller 18 Pro is Apple’s fastest-charging phone. The gains come from larger batteries, the A20 Pro chip and iOS 27.

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Andy Burnham promises ‘serious dialogue’ over UK’s relationship with EU

Apple’s New Smart Home Hub Is Reportedly Called HomeView and Will Ship in November

Storm Rachel batters Southern California, brings flooding to Las Vegas

NASA’s SpaceX CRS-35 Mission to Launch Health Research

Government expands police support to political figures who are not MPs

Security for high-profile public figures to be reviewed after Ann Widdecombe’s murder

Inside Elon Musk’s $276 Million Midterm Rescue Mission for Republicans

It is inconceivable to think Russia did not try to interfere in Brexit vote, says PM

Meta’s Muse AI Is Building a Dossier on You. Here’s What’s Actually in It

Burnham to push for new post-Brexit deals at EU summit

Judge Orders Trump Administration to Answer for Tree Removals at D.C. Golf Course

The Fitbit Air Is Getting an Upgrade

A Trump Loyalist, a Turkish Investor and a Battle for Wealth and Influence

Burnham says ‘public will be the boss’ in any future decision about closer relationship with the EU – as it happened

Motion of no-confidence in Sinn Féin ministers 'pointless' - O'Neill

On this day in space! Oct. 12, 1964: The Soviet Union launches Voskhod 1, the 1st multi-person cosmonaut crew, into space

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