Filed from the World desk — including multi-city pieces that also ran elsewhere.
Health · 10 October 2026
A Russian laboratory worker died under unclear circumstances, raising concerns about a potential plague outbreak and whether Russia has fulfilled its obligations under a global outbreak‑reporting treaty signed by 197 c…
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World · 10 October 2026
Hurricane Isaias, the first Atlantic storm of 2026, has surged to Category 3 and is set to hit the US Gulf Coast with 80 mph winds and flash‑flood threats.
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Business · 10 October 2026
Shein’s UK revenue jumped 26% to £2.58 bn, overtaking rival Asos after the retailer exploited a duty‑free parcel exemption that lets low‑value shipments enter the country without customs charges.
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Business · 9 October 2026
President Trump has floated a proposal to lower fuel prices as the midterm elections approach, a move that comes amid soaring gasoline costs and a cost‑of‑living crunch for many Americans. Details on how the reductio…
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Entertainment · 9 October 2026
Aaron Sorkin’s new film dramatizes the real‑life Facebook whistle‑blowing case, turning the tech giant’s algorithm tweaks into a theatrical showdown of lawsuits, reshares, and divisive content.
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Health · 9 October 2026
A government‑backed review led by Professor Fonagy warns that soaring demand for ADHD and autism services is pushing the NHS towards system failure and cautions that the UK may be moving from under‑diagnosis to over�…
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Business · 9 October 2026
Aurum Resources reported new drill results from its West African Boundiali project, revealing 29 million tonnes at 2.08 g/t gold and a higher‑grade 5.85 million‑tonne zone at 8.77 g/t, ahead of a forthcoming…
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World · 9 October 2026
The Pope has publicly challenged Donald Trump, arguing that artificial intelligence poses a danger to humanity and that Trump’s approach to the technology is insufficient.
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World · 9 October 2026
For a third week French high‑school students have blockaded schools nationwide, rejecting ministerial pledges as insufficient and demanding concrete measures to fix crumbling facilities and address teacher absences, wh…
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