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King Charles faces Caribbean crossroads over slavery apology as tour begins

King Charles begins a nine-day Caribbean tour amid mounting demands for a formal slavery apology and reparations. Campaigners warn the visit could accelerate efforts to remove him as head of state unless he addresses the monarchy's colonial legacy more substantively.

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Oxford Street Goes Traffic-Free: Shoppers Embrace Pedestrianisation Despite Accessibility Concerns

London's Oxford Street has been pedestrianised, with shoppers praising the extra space to walk and browse, though taxi drivers and cyclists have raised concerns about accessibility and longer journeys. The traffic-free section stretches from Oxford Circus to Marble Arch.

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Belgrade celebrates as volunteers clean up after Student List's historic election victory

Volunteers cleaned Pioneers Park in Belgrade after the Student List's historic election victory over Aleksandar Vučić's government. The movement won 51.89% of votes with record 70% turnout, but faces challenges forming a government without a designated leader.

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Landowners May Block Free Land Registry Access, Campaigners Warn

The government's plan to remove the paywall on the Land Registry and reveal who owns England's land faces potential opposition from major landowners during an eight-week public consultation launched on 27 October 2026.

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Budget looms as papers weigh minimum wage rises and Burnham's EU gambit

UK newspapers examine Chancellor Healey's forthcoming Budget, focusing on minimum wage rises, carers' allowance reform, end-of-life care funding, and Prime Minister Burnham's controversial EU freedom of movement comments that have sparked cabinet tensions.

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Retailers report surge in emergency supplies after government stockpile warning

UK retailers report dramatic increases in sales of emergency supplies including tinned food, torches and radios following the government's call for households to stockpile essentials to prepare for potential crises.

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Apple to Replace iPhone Duo Units With Faulty Screens

Apple will replace iPhone Duo handsets experiencing screen defects days after launch. Social media users have posted images showing lines and cracks on the foldable device's inner display, prompting the company to offer replacements for affected units.

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DUP Assembly Member Joins Lockhart in Demanding O'Neill's Removal

DUP assembly member Diane Forsythe has joined calls for First Minister Michelle O'Neill's removal over her role in Drumcree parade protests, saying commitments to hold her accountable must be honoured.

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Lula's Historic Comeback: Brazil's Leftist Leader Defeats Bolsonaro's Son in Runoff

Lula defeats Flávio Bolsonaro in Brazil's presidential runoff on 25 October with 51.79% of votes, securing a historic fourth term despite losing the first round. Bolsonaro refuses to accept the result as Lula faces a hostile Congress and economic challenges.

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Family demands answers on 17-year delay in stab death review

The family of Colin Marr, who died from a stab wound in 2007, has criticised delays to a Crown Office review launched in 2023. The case remains disputed, with his family challenging the original suicide ruling.

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Dundee approves £21m scheme to repair homes with defective RAAC concrete

Dundee City Council has approved a £21m repair scheme for nearly 1,000 homes containing defective RAAC concrete, the highest concentration in Scotland. The council will seek government funding to help private homeowners.

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Starmer's government explored relocating Downing Street operations

Senior figures in Sir Keir Starmer's government discussed relocating operations from 10 Downing Street due to concerns about its suitability as a modern workplace. The 300-year-old building's layout and facilities have long frustrated ministers and officials.

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