Politics · 13 October 2026
Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg joined a blockaded high‑school demonstration in France, where students were rallying against teacher shortages, dilapidated buildings and overcrowded timetables. The unexpected a…
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Business · 13 October 2026
The IMF has nudged the UK’s growth forecast higher just as Prime Minister Andy Burnham prepares his inaugural budget, which already signals higher household energy bills and rates in 2027. Markets react with cautious…
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Finance · 13 October 2026
UK grocery price inflation has edged up again, prompting shoppers to rely on special offers and prompting a premature Halloween buying frenzy.
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AI Wire · 13 October 2026
Meta rolls out Muse Wonder and Muse Wonder Full, two new models from its Superintelligence Labs, claiming they can match top industry AI. The releases follow the earlier Muse Spark and the Muse agent.
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Sports · 13 October 2026
New Zealand announced its men’s and women’s squads – the Kiwis and Kiwi Ferns – for their respective Rugby League World Cup openers, featuring several code‑switchers. England named half‑backs Harry Smit…
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World · 13 October 2026
Mournful fire in Waterford town puts satirical spin on the local happenings.
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Finance · 13 October 2026
The International Monetary Fund projects the UK economy will grow faster than expected this year, but warns that household inflation will rise more sharply, leaving families to feel the pinch despite the upbeat growth ou…
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Sports · 13 October 2026
After losing Jack Bostock, the Dragons say they’ll pounce on a Kangaroos debutant if he ever hits free agency, turning a slip‑up into a scouting opportunity.
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Finance · 13 October 2026
The IMF’s latest Global Financial Stability Report nudged up its forecast for UK growth, offering a modest boost to the Chancellor’s outlook. At the same time it warned that an AI‑driven plunge in share prices coul…
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