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View All 9Eritrean migrant rapist back behind bars after claiming he didn't understand English to officers
An Eritrean rapist is back behind bars after he made a bizarre excuse for breaching the conditions of his sentence. Mebrahtom Abrha, of Grace Road, Ellesmere Port, was jailed for 10 years in 2016, with an additional five-year licence period, after he was convicted of rape in Toxteth, Merseyside. As part of the sentence, the 36-year-old was also placed on the Sex Offenders Register for life, with the requirement that he must notify the police of any bank accounts he had access to or was registered for.However, shortly after his release, police specialists found he had already breached the terms of his sex offenders' register order, reports the Liverpool Echo. TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Abrha, who sought asylum in the UK after absconding from his native Eritrea in East Africa after being conscripted into the army, was visited by officers from the Sex Offenders Management Unit (SOMU) in April. During the visit, officers examined Abrha's devices and found two online banking apps on his mobile phone; in a subsequent search, they also found two bank cards on his person, which he had failed to disclose. When asked about this, Abrha claimed he did not understand the order because English was his second language.However, he had previously spoken fluent English with probation officers and signed the order document to confirm he understood what was required of him under his release conditions. He also said he thought he needed to register bank accounts with officers once he had set them up, deposited money into them, and received a bank card, claiming he would have registered them if given the chance.Constable Jones, of the Sex Offender’s Management Unit at Cheshire Police: "Abrha told police that, despite being handed court order that was to remain active for the remainder of his life, he had not actually read the terms and did not understand what was required of him to keep him out prison."He also attempted to justify his actions by claiming he did not know that his banking accounts were active until he had deposited any money into them and was sent a physical card.“It was this clear breach, paired with the fact that he had only just begun the licence period of his sentence, that resulted in him being promptly arrested and returned to police custody and later charged.“Sex Offenders Orders are put in place to keep members of the public safe from dangerous offenders, and we treat any breaches with the utmost seriousness and will always take immediate action.”LATEST DEVELOPMENTSLabour finally reveals full cost of asylum seeker 'how not to rape' guide after ignoring GB NewsBorder Security chief reveals 4,000 migrants massing on French coast ready to sail to Britain's shoresAsylum seeker jailed for just 15 weeks after sexually assaulting teenage girl in CheshireAbrha was sentenced to six months' imprisonment on Monday, October 19, after being found guilty of two counts of failing to comply with the requirements of a Sex Offenders Order following a four-day trial at Chester Crown Court.At his initial sentencing hearing in 2016, Liverpool Crown Court heard how Abrha pursued a woman and then violently raped her in the street in the early hours of July 19, 2015. The court heard how the woman had been clubbing and was heading to her boyfriend's house in Toxteth. Unable to find a taxi, she decided to walk the mile-and-a-half route in the rain but did not realise Abrha was following her.After throwing her to the ground, he raped her twice before "chillingly and casually" walking away and fleeing Liverpool. Police watched CCTV and, spotting the rapist, traced his movements back to 4am, when he was thrown out of the Modo bar in Concert Square. He was seen drinking on his own in two bars on Slater Street, then urinating against a wall on Wood Street, before following the woman.In a victim statement, the woman said: "I felt ashamed, dirty, disgusting and unclean. I felt horrible in myself and always felt exposed, even when I was covered up."I love Liverpool but after this I want to get away from Liverpool. I felt after this incident it was now tarnished for me and isn't the city I first fell in love with."Abrha was handed an extended sentence of 15 years after being branded a danger to the public. He tried to challenge his sentence at the Court of Appeal, in London, arguing it was "excessive". But three of the country’s most senior judges rejected his appeal, saying the sentence was justified given his "shocking" crimes. Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter
Tories push for 'national resilience' vote to ban solar panels from prime agricultural land
The Tories will push for a "national resilience" vote to ban solar farms from prime agricultural land, Shadow Environment Secretary Victoria Atkins has told GB News. Ms Atkins, who represents the largely rural seat of Louth & Horncastle in Lincolnshire, is bringing forward her first private members' bill since entering the House of Commons in 2015.During an appearance on Chopper's Political Podcast, Ms Atkins said: "I very much am against it [building solar panels on agricultural land]. "Indeed, for the first time in 11 years of being a Member of Parliament, I've been drawn in the private members' bill ballot, which means I can put a law forward." TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say The Tory frontbencher added: "My bill is to ban the rollout of solar farm estates over prime agricultural land, because the land should be used to grow food, not solar panels."This is about protecting our national resilience. And again, it comes into the defence issue that we, Kemi and James Cartlidge, have been speaking so much."Ms Atkins's Planning (Solar Power Generation) Bill was formally brought into the House of Commons for its first reading on June 17.However, MPs will need to wait until January 15 next year to debate the proposed legislation in its second reading. Concerns around national security were heightened when His Majesty's Revenue & Customs revealed 68 per cent of solar panels imported by the UK came from China in 2024.The figure marked an increase from the 61 per cent recorded in 2023. Great British Energy, which was unveiled as part of Labour's flagship taxpayer-funded clean energy company, also relied on Chinese-made solar panels for rooftop installations at schools and NHS hospitals. There is currently no blanket ban on building solar farms on prime agricultural land. LATEST DEVELOPMENTSLabour finally reveals full cost of asylum seeker 'how not to rape' guide after ignoring GB News'Sinn Fein backed Adolf Hitler to spite Britain in WW2', Irish PM claimsLabour MP racially harassed by man who called him 'English c**t' amid disabled parking rowHowever, planning policy in England generally favours using poorer-quality farmland rather than the most productive land where a solar development is necessary. Solar panels sat on 52,400 acres of land across the UK in September 2024, including on agricultural sites which are productively used for conventional farming activity.Critics have called for developers to prioritise rooftops, car parks, industrial sites and poorer-quality farmland amid concerns about food security. But a landowner who agrees to let a solar energy company use 100 acres of their land could pocket between £85,000 and £120,000 per year in rent. The figure is estimated to exceed £2.5million within 30 years, potentially peaking at £3.6million. Ms Atkins's call for farmland to be protected comes after residents in the village of Ludborough voiced fears about a proposed development. Ludborough, which is home to fewer than 200 people, is rallying against the proposal by putting up placards and signing a petition. GB News covered a similar backlash in the quaint Northamptonshire village of Easton Maudit last summer.However, Labour is pushing ahead with solar projects on agricultural land.Ministers approved the 500-megawatt Green Hill Solar Farm in Northamptonshire earlier this month.The project covers almost 3,000 acres of land and includes battery storage and grid infrastructure. A Department for Energy Security & Net Zero spokesman told GB News: “The biggest threat to agriculture and nature is the climate crisis."It is one of the cheapest and quickest forms of energy to build, helping get bills down for good." Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter
Trump suggests Ilhan Omar must immediately resign for using a 'fake name' as he informs Speaker Johnson she has 'conceded her seat'
President Donald Trump escalated his attacks on Democratic Representative Ilhan Omar at his Iowa rally Thursday night, alleging she was sworn into Congress using a 'fake name.' A new name for the Minnesota Democrat was revealed in a Department of Justice filing, with Omar, 44, referred to as 'Ilhan Nur Said Elmi.' On his Sioux City rally stage, Trump said it's 'not looking good' before sharing the new name with the crowd. Trump also noted that 'her last name is, incredibly, also the exact name of her brother, Ahmed Nur Said Elmi, the person they said she married and had children with. Are you allowed to do that?' he asked supporters. 'Because she used a fake name to be sworn in, I assume she must immediately have to resign from Congress,' the President claimed. He called down to House Speaker Mike Johnson who was in the audience, to get some feedback. The crowd responded to Trump's claims with a 'lock her up!' chant. 'So please inform our great Speaker of the House of Representatives... that the Democrat Party has just conceded her seat,' Trump said. 'I don't think it's looking too good. Republicans have just picked up a seat in the House,' he chuckled. Trump also, again, alleged that Omar had once married her brother.
PM meets Poppy Appeal collectors and armed forces veterans at No 10 North
News | Politics PM meets Poppy Appeal collectors and armed forces veterans at No 10 North Andy Burnham made a contribution to the appeal at his office in Manchester. Prime Minister Andy Burnham speaks to British Army veteran Steven Knighton, at No 10 North in Manchester, as he donates and receives his poppy in support of this year’s Poppy Appeal (Christopher Furlong/PA) PA Wire Izzie Addison2 minutes ago Prime Minister Andy Burnham has welcomed armed forces veterans and Poppy Appeal collectors to No 10 North to mark the start of this year’s campaign. Mr Burnham made a contribution to the appeal at his office in Manchester, in a twist on the tradition of prime ministers making their donation on the steps of No 10 Downing Street. Bradford schoolgirl Ivy Knighton-Leake, six, who is one of the country’s youngest Poppy Appeal volunteers, was among those to meet the Prime Minister on Thursday. She collects alongside her mother Kimberley Leake and father Steve Knighton, who was supported (RBL) as he adjusted to civilian life after serving six years in the Army. Ivy was joined , who suffered life-changing injuries in Afghanistan, former RAF Senior Aircraftwoman Naomi Hall and former Army Captain Laurence Moore. Prime Minister Andy Burnham and his wife Marie France Van Heel speak to Ivy Knighton-Leake, six, one of the UK’s youngest collectors, at No 10 North in Manchester (Christopher Furlong/PA) PA Wire Mr Burnham said: “This time of year gives us the opportunity to honour the courage and sacrifice of those who served, remember those who never came home, and show our gratitude to the entire veterans and armed forces community. “I also want to put on record my personal thanks to those who have served, and those who continue to serve today, to protect our national security and keep our country safe- thank you for your service and the sacrifice you and your loved ones make. “Every donation made to the Royal British Legion’s Poppy Appeal will help support those who have served and give back to those who have done so much for us.” Lucy Inskip, director of the RBL’s Poppy Appeal, said: “The Royal British Legion’s annual Poppy Appeal brings the nation together and helps us raise vital funds needed to support the armed forces community.
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View All 10Trump pushback, Biden 'disaster' and gender surprise: 5 key moments from Kansas Senate debate
close Video Kansas Senate candidates debate trans athletes issue, answer how many genders there are Kansas Republican Sen. Roger Marshall and Democratic candidate Adam Hamilton answered questions on transgender athletes in women's sports during a Wednesday debate. (Courtesy: NewsNation) NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Roger Marshall, R-Kan., and Democratic challenger Adam Hamilton sparred over President Donald Trump, immigration, Iran, transgender athletes, artificial intelligence and personal controversies during a contentious Kansas Senate debate Wednesday night. The hourlong showdown came less than two weeks before Election Day as Marshall seeks a second term and Hamilton, a longtime pastor, tries to become the first Democrat elected to the U. The race has drawn increased national attention as Republicans and Democrats battle for control of the Senate, with Trump traveling to Kansas earlier this week to campaign for Marshall. Here are five moments that stood out from Wednesday night's debate. SLEEPER SENATE RACE EMERGES AS UNEXPECTED HEADACHE FOR REPUBLICANS AHEAD OF MIDTERMS Republican Sen. Roger Marshall, left, and Democratic challenger Adam Hamilton, right, faced off in a Kansas U. Senate debate Wednesday night ahead of the Nov. 3 midterm elections. () Debate opens with candidates confronted over personal controversies The debate wasted little time getting contentious, opening with questions about controversies that have fueled attacks against both candidates. Marshall was confronted with a New York Times review that found his former medical practice sued more than 700 patients over unpaid bills. "Every year we gave away $3 to $4 million of charity, but we also had a business," Marshall responded. "We had 300 employees, we had a mortgage payment, we had electric." Hamilton, meanwhile, was questioned about his handling of allegations involving a volunteer at his church's summer camp who was accused of sexual abuse. Hamilton acknowledged that he should have ensured the individual did not return to the camp following an initial investigation. FROM 'THIRD REICH' TO âNOT THAT INFORMEDâ: SENATE DEBATES DELIVER FIREWORKS BEFORE MIDTERMS "I should have checked to make sure that he wasn't going back," Hamilton said. "That was a mistake on my part." Marshall says 'President Trump is not always right' Trump became part of the debate after moderators played footage from the president's campaign appearance for Marshall in Kansas earlier in the week. "And at this election, I'm asking you to pretend, please, that I'm on the ballot. Just pretend," Trump told the crowd. Marshall was then asked whether Trump's support meant Kansans should expect him to back every part of the president's agenda. "No," Marshall responded, saying there had been "multiple times" when he objected to Trump.
At least 16 people killed by powerful earthquake in Tibet
More than a dozen people were killed and hundreds of homes destroyed when a magnitude 7.0 earthquake hit China's Tibet region on Thursday evening local time, according to local officials. The United States Geological Survey said the quake occurred at p. m. local time, with its epicenter 119 miles east-northeast of Nagqu, in a sparsely populated, high-altitude area of northern Tibet. At least 16 people were killed and 54 people were injured in the earthquake, Chinese state media said. Search and rescue efforts continued following the collapse of at least 339 homes and 20 livestock sheds, the Nagqu media office said, citing city government officials. Among the injured, 11 people were in serious condition and the other 35 sustained minor injuries, the media office said. This screen grab made from Chinese national broadcaster CCTV released on Oct. 23, 2026, shows rescuers searching through ruins with flashlight after a 7.0 magnitude earthquake in Nagqu in the Tibet region of China. CCTV+/VCG via More than 1,600 people from the local county were deployed for rescue efforts. Supplies including 1,000 prefabricated housing units, around 3,000 tents and folding beds, as well as flashlights and winter clothing arrived in the region. It was the biggest earthquake in the region in the last five years, China's national broadcaster CCTV said. Nagqu is more than 186 miles north of Tibet's capital, Lhasa. The USGS put the earthquake's depth at 11 miles. Xinhua, citing the China Earthquake Networks Center, put the depth at 6.2 miles. The earthquake comes less than two months after a border region of Nepal and Tibet was struck . Authorities said the flooding was caused a glacier. In: Tibet China Earthquake
Blanche won't rule out DOJ blocking election certification in 'doomsday' scenario
close Video DOJ sues California over noncitizen voter eligibility Acting Deputy Attorney General Trent McCotter discusses the DOJ lawsuit against California over voter rolls. McCotter details efforts to crack down on noncitizens registered to vote and ensure election integrity. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Attorney General Todd Blanche refused to rule out whether the Department of Justice could seek to intervene in states’ midterm election certification processes, saying there are extreme scenarios that could prompt federal action. NEWSOM SPARS WITH TRUMP-APPOINTED PROSECUTOR OVER 20,000 SUSPECTED NONCITIZENS ON VOTER ROLLS Attorney General Todd Blanche refused to rule out whether the Department of Justice would intervene in states’ midterm election verification processes. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call) "Of course, I’m not going to say that," he said. "But am I planning my days around the election to be somewhere to not certify? Of course not, no, not at all." The DOJ's role in elections is limited under the Constitution and federal law, allowing it primarily to safeguard civil rights and prosecute people who violate election law. Federal law does not specifically authorize the department to challenge ballots or delay a state's certification of election results. Under the Constitution and federal law, U. During a news conference in Norfolk, Blanche was questioned about the DOJ's litigation against states, seeking to force officials to turn over unredacted voter data and halt the counting of ballots cast . TRUMP ADMIN SUED OVER ALLEGED ILLEGAL COLLECTION OF SENSITIVE VOTER DATA FROM 47 STATES President Donald Trump has repeatedly purported that noncitizen voting poses a serious threat to election integrity, although studies and prosecutions have found that instances of noncitizens casting ballots are extremely rare. (Joe Raedle/) Blanche said the DOJ was "not trying to create chaos" but wanted to alert officials to potential problems. "I’m not trying to not have an election certified. Of course not," Blanche said. "What we’re trying to do is guarantee to the American people that the only people that are voting are people that are eligible to vote." In response to Blanche's comments, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N. Y., said Senate Democrats "have been preparing for this for months and will be ready" for whatever administration officials try. "As Trump and his cronies attempt to steal this election, we are fighting them at every turn," Schumer posted on X. "Our elections must always belong to the voters — not Donald Trump." The administration sued California election officials last week, arguing they failed to act quickly enough to review names the federal government identified as likely noncitizens.
Grenade exercise sparked deadly fire at Canada military base, army says
Firefighers and emergency services close to Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Wainwright, Alberta, Canada [Megan Albu/AFP] , AFP and Reuters Published On 23 Oct 202623 Oct 2026 A fire that killed four soldiers at a western Canadian military base was sparked , a military official said.
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View All 10Trump Administration Asks Appeals Court to Intervene in California Mail Ballot Suit
The Justice Department sought to jump-start a lawsuit aimed at compelling the state to not count as many as 20,000 mail ballots it claims were sent to noncitizens.
DOJ asks appeals court to intervene for California mail-in ballot lawsuit
The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Thursday asked an appeals court to intervene in its lawsuit against California to temporarily block the state from counting more than 20,000 mail-in ballots cast by what the Trump administration claims are from non-U.S. citizens. The request, made to the Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, came before a…
Video by Left-Wing Group Claims Lindsey Graham Paid Men for Sex
Progressive activists released a video of three men making the allegations about the South Carolina Republican, who died in July. The New York Times has not confirmed their claims.
Trump announces he’ll use Defense Production Act to increase domestic gas production
President Trump invoked the Defense Production Act on Thursday, announcing that the government would be spending $150 million toward boosting domestic gas and diesel production as the White House looks to ease consumer pain at the gas pump. The announcement was made in a presidential memorandum earlier on Thursday, but the president detailed the exact…
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View All 10Bicester Village Operator on China Expansion Plans
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Defense giant Saab sees orders triple after Gripen fighter jet deal with Ukraine
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Wealthy Chinese move offshore money to U.S. banks as Beijing’s tax net widens
Livestream Menu More wealthy Chinese are opening U. S. bank accounts to move offshore assets there, keeping them out of Beijing's reach. S. bank account may shield income from Beijing's watch for now, but it does not excuse the obligation to self-declare for individuals deemed tax residents of China. HONG KONG, CHINA - OCTOBER 12: Chinese national flags fly in front of Bank of America Tower, with the bank's name and logo displayed on the building, on October 12, 2026 in Hong Kong, China. Cheng Xin | News | SINGAPORE — Wealthy Chinese rattled by Beijing's widening hunt for overseas wealth are turning to a once-familiar refuge for their money: the U. S. Private bankers and lawyers who work with Chinese clients say inquiries about opening U. S. bank accounts have grown in the months after Beijing imposed retroactive taxes on offshore wealth in July, moving assets previously stored in Singapore or Hong Kong there to stay further away from Beijing's reach. "It has become relatively prevalent," said Keith Tan, CEO of Singapore-based Golden Acacia Capital, who is helping Chinese clients manage their offshore portfolios. His clients began planning exits to the U. S. in July, and some have the accounts set up in less than two months. "The hurdle is not that high for Chinese clients to open American accounts and transfer assets there." Wealthy clients tend to choose large private banks while smaller accounts go to regional banks or online brokers, Tan said. The rush has gained urgency with China's new tax regime on offshore trusts. Authorities said in July that income and gains from overseas trusts owned 20%, setting off a scramble for cash and alternative structures. Lawyers in Singapore and Hong Kong have been working to tally how much tax their clients owe, facilitating trusts' unwinding, sales of shares in listed companies or applying for loans to meet the outsized tax bill. Meanwhile, the U. S. sits outside the Common Reporting Standard, or CRS, the OECD framework under which more than 100 jurisdictions automatically share financial account data. While banks in Singapore and Hong Kong are supposed to report China-linked accounts to Beijing, American banks have no such obligation. Non-resident clients who open foreign bank accounts in the U. S. can also find investment vehicles with reduced or no tax-filing obligations to the Internal Revenue Service, said James Wang, CEO of Blue Brick Consulting Group, a private-client tax advisor. But China's latest regulations require people classified as Chinese tax residents to self-declare worldwide income to Beijing, Wang said. Banks in New York are seizing the opportunity to offer a solution that could shield Chinese customers from their country's tax man.
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View All 10Report: Dutch Spies Hacked Jared Kushner’s iPhone, Watched Him Use Sleazy Middle Eastern Slush Fund
Privacy & Security Report: Dutch Spies Hacked Jared Kushner’s iPhone, Watched Him Use Sleazy Middle Eastern Slush Fund The Dutch learned a Russian intelligence agency had broken into Kushner's iPhone in 2017, so they borrowed the trick and started watching for themselves. 22, 2026, pm ET Reading time 4 minutes NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 23: Jared Kushner, United States Special Envoy for Peace, speaks at a Board of Peace High Level Briefing on September 23, 2026 in New York City. The Board of Peace is an international organization chaired by U. President Donald Trump, established to oversee post-war governance, reconstruction, and peacebuilding initiatives, including a $2.45 billion recovery plan for Gaza. © Ryan Murphy/ Read Later Read Later Comments (2) Remember when President Donald Trump put his son-in-law in charge of negotiating a grand bargain in the Middle East, back in his first term? Understandable if not, given that no grand bargain emerged and the region is more on fire than ever courtesy of the U. S. and Israel’s disastrous war with Iran, the atrocities of the Israeli-Palestinian war in Gaza, and a raging conflict between Yemen’s Houthi rebels and a Saudi-led coalition. Yet Jared Kushner is more than one of the many ghouls who have clambered over a track record of failure right back into Trump’s second-term White House, where he’s still a top envoy. He also got owned , according to an excerpt from Matthew Cole’s new book, Princes and Thieves: Jared Kushner and Mohamed bin Zayed’s Secret Plot to Remake the Middle East, published in Vanity Fair. According to Cole, Dutch intelligence services captured and flipped a Russian hacker operating for the GRU (Russia’s foreign military intelligence agency) in late 2017. , the operative had given them access to a GRU server containing screenshots of Kushner’s iPhone X, and the Dutch spies were able to reverse-engineer the original method the GRU used to penetrate the phone’s then-state-of-the-art security. This gave them access to a continual image feed (albeit without audio) of the phone’s screen. This roughly overlaps with the timeline during which Kushner was allegedly using a personal cell phone instead of a secure government device, using his private email (allegedly routed to Trump Org servers in 2017) to conduct official government business, and receiving Top Secret intelligence without a permanent security clearance, . In early 2018, Dutch intelligence personnel began monitoring Kushner’s phone and identified him logging into a Dubai-based bank account that had received around $750 million.
Microsoft Announces Per-Hour Cost for Xbox Cloud Gaming Service
Games Microsoft Announces Per-Hour Cost for Xbox Cloud Gaming Service You're on the clock, kids. 22, 2026, pm ET Reading time 3 minutes A couple of Xbox controllers, in happier times. © Xbox Read Later Read Later Comments (6) Streaming occupies a strange niche in the world of gaming. It’s a curiosity if you are happy to just play on your own PC and/or console, and have no interest in online multiplayer games—but if at least one of those things are untrue, it suddenly becomes a very attractive proposition. When I moved back to the USA in 2023 and my gaming PC was marooned for several weeks on a container ship somewhere near Hong Kong, I used Nvidia’s implementation to play Baldur’s Gate 3, and was pleasantly surprised at the seamlessness and general usability of the platform. Microsoft offers a similar service, Xbox Cloud Gaming, as part of its Xbox Game Pass subscription. When the cloud service launched in 2020, subscribers were promised free, unlimited streaming—but because this is 2026 and we can’t have nice things, those terms have changed. Back in September, Microsoft announced that subscribers’ access to Xbox Cloud Gaming would soon become neither free nor unlimited. Instead, from November, subscribers will get a set number of free hours every month, depending on which of the service’s three tiers they pay for: Game Pass Ultimate (which costs $23 a month) gets you 15 hours, Game Pass Premium ($15 a month) gets 10 hours, and Game Pass Essential ($10 a month) gets you 5 hours. Once those hours are up, any extra hours need to be purchased. So how much will they cost? Well, it seems the guinea pigs for the new model are “Xbox Insiders who do not have an active Game Pass subscription”, who are privileged to get “an early look at the new option before it rolls out more broadly in November.” The “introductory launch pricing” at which those lucky Insiders are getting an early look is as follows: 10 hours for $3.99, 25 hours for $7.99 and 50 hours for $11.99. Part of the value proposition for Game Pass is that a subscription provides access to a decent library of games, allowing you to play games you don’t actually own. (Well, technically none of us own anything, but you know what I mean: games you haven’t paid to purchase.) But the Xbox Store also works like Steam/GOG/etc in that you can pay to purchase games that aren’t in the Game Pass library.
What to Know About Shamonda Virus Following the First Reported Human Infection
Close BannerClose 00 Days : 00 Hours : 00 Minutes : 00 Seconds Join us in MiamiSee the full lineup CommentSave StorySave this story CommentSave StorySave this story According to preliminary evidence, the patient contracted Shamonda virus from an insect bite. A tiny gnat known as the biting midge is known to be the primary route of transfer between animals. Since the virus was first identified in Nigeria in the mid-1960s, sporadic infections have been reported in livestock across Africa as well as in Japan. Cattle are considered the primary host because they develop visible symptoms. (Although sheep and goats can become infected, no obvious clinical signs have been documented in these animals.) After animal is bitten by a midge carrying Shamonda virus, the infection has an incubation period of two to three days. Symptoms observed in animals include fever, diarrhea, and a decrease in milk production. When pregnant cows have become infected, the virus can cause miscarriages or severe deformations in the calf. To date, there is no vaccine, so prevention and control measures rely on the use of insecticides and repellents. That doesn’t mean you should panic. Public health authorities are considering the case to be “exceptional,” because the deceased patient was severely immunocompromised. Still, several European countries are on alert, because until a few months ago, this region was considered free of the virus. However, this summer, a new variant known as Shamonda-Europe was detected in livestock in Switzerland. Other cases were subsequently identified in Germany, France, Austria, Belgium, the Netherlands, Liechtenstein, Italy, and Spain. Spain’s Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food states that two genetically distinct forms of the virus, known as Shamonda Type 1 and Shamonda Type 2, have been identified circulating in Europe. It adds that, in early September, infections of both types were confirmed on livestock farms in 37 provinces across France. X content “This is an important scientific finding. However, it is important to put this into perspective. The patient had a serious underlying illness that left them particularly vulnerable to infections, and we do not yet know whether Shamonda virus contributed to their death,” Ben Brennan, professor of virology at the University of Glasgow, said in a statement. It’s premature to draw conclusions about the virus and it’s potential to infect humans, agreed David Roiz, a scientist Institute for Game and Wildlife Research in Spain. Many viruses “circulate naturally amongst mammals in tropical regions and cause sporadic cases in humans,” he said. “In a globalized world, where animals and goods are on the move and the climate is changing, it is not unusual for cases of human transmission to occur, and we should not be concerned; we simply need to monitor the situation, remain vigilant, and be proactive in addressing potential health risks.” This story originally appeared on WIRED en Español and has been translated from Spanish.
Switch 2 security takes a hit as hackers unlock homebrew access
Text settings Story text Size Small Standard Large Width * Standard Wide Links Standard Orange * Subscribers only Learn more Minimize to nav A security researcher has demonstrated a software-only partial jailbreak of the Switch 2, gaining “userland” access that he says “lets us run homebrew, reverse engineer and mod Switch 2 games, back up save files off the Switch, and access most of the Switch 2’s peripherals through MMIO.” The hack relies on the original Switch version of SmileBasic 4, the latest in a long-running series of programming environments and interpreters that run on Nintendo hardware. The so-called “tethered” hack also requires access to a macOS or Linux PC on the same network to run a node. js package that helps enable privileged system access. Researcher Sammy Hajhamid writes that he used OpenAI’s Codex to poke at SmileBasic’s language interpreter, using a custom harness that could send USB commands to the system and view results via HDMI (as well as power cycling via a Bluetooth light switch flipping device). After “substantial effort for ~2 weeks,” that harness discovered a 32-bit integer overflow that occurs when removing items from an array in SmileBasic. That error gives access to an array pointer, which in turn allows read and write access to portions of system memory. From there, Hajhamid writes that he started poking around for access to the Switch 2’s internal sysmodules, looking for ones that could provide more privileged access to the console’s core functions. Eventually, he found a buffer overflow in the console’s FileSystem services module that exposed a cached data pointer, granting arbitrary read and write privileges. From there, Hajhamid writes that he could execute “privileged filesystem actions” and eventually achieve native code execution through a faked filesystem process. Hajhamid, who goes , showed off a host of new modded characters in Mario Kart World as a proof of concept for the exploit. Others are similarly showing off simple demos and in-progress developer tools running on exploited hardware. Full Vulkan GPU working in userland by u/Icy-ConcentrationC in switch2hacks Still, the current “userland” exploit keeps any Switch 2 homebrew developers trapped in a relatively small sandbox, and falls well short of the kernel-level access that would provide full control of the hardware. Putting the genie back in If the SmileBasic name sounds familiar to you, it’s probably because the 3DS version of the same software was key to the so-called smilehax exploit on that handheld back in 2016.
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View All 10Heavy rain warning as Storm Austen sweeps across Scotland
Scotland is braced for a wet and windy weekend as two named storms hit in two days. Storm Austen is the first to sweep across the country, with the Met Office issuing a a yellow warning for rain, external in central and eastern areas from on Friday until midnight. Forecasters say some places could experience 60-80mm of rain, with a risk of flooding and travel disruption. Storm Boelo will follow hard on its heels on Saturday, with another yellow weather warning issued, this time for high winds, for the whole of mainland Scotland, the Western Isles and Orkney. Two storms in two days as Austen and Boelo target UK The wind warning will come into force from on Saturday and last until on Sunday. The wind speeds are expected build on Saturday afternoon, reaching a peak overnight. Gusts of 50-65mph are forecast widely and could reach 80mph in exposed locations. The storm will also bring wet and windy weather across the whole of the UK on Saturday, with poor travelling conditions expected due to surface water and spray on faster roads and motorways. Yellow wind warnings have been issued ahead of Storm Boelo's arrival over the weekend Network Rail Scotland said that trains on Friday will be slowed down to keep people safe in the areas expected to heaviest rain. Speed restrictions will be in place on parts of the West Coast Main Line and East Coast Main Line, as well as routes across southern and eastern Scotland. It said some journeys would take longer as a result, but that the restrictions meant trains could continue running through areas where the weather is at its worst. Speed restrictions for trains are expected to return in some areas as the second storm moves across the country over the weekend. Power cuts are possible, which could also affect mobile phone coverage and other services. There is a small risk of damage to buildings, including roof tiles being blown off, while flying debris could pose a danger to the public.
'Shock' of first England farmer hit by bird flu this season
Catherine Armstrong says the outbreak of bird flu is all her worst fears realised A farmer hit by England's first outbreak of avian flu this season has said the loss of 32,000 egg-laying birds is likely to cost her business more than £100,000. Catherine Armstrong, who has a free-range farm near Belford, Northumberland, told the BBC of the "shock" of her worst fears coming true when she found "a carpet of dead birds" in her barns this week. The outbreak's source is not yet known but the virus is thought to have been brought onto the site, which has strict biosecurity measures, . The farm's remaining poultry were culled. The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) has put control measures in place to contain the outbreak, external but warned cases were likely to rise. Strict controls have been placed around the farm to contain the outbreak of avian influenza, Armstrong says So far, there has been one other case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in the UK, external, on the Isle of Lewis, Scotland. Armstrong said her birds, which normally produce 28,500 eggs a day, which are then supplied to a range of UK supermarkets, began to die a week ago. "At this age of the flock, you would tend to odd death but on the Friday my lady who works in the shed messaged me at night to say that 39 had died," she explained. During the weekend, the virus spread rapidly, with more than 1,000 birds dead . The APHA was contacted and a vet came out to carry out tests but Armstrong said she knew it would be bird flu: "In my heart of hearts, when you are shovelling dead birds out of a shed, you feel... well, I didn't need the results. I knew what the results would be." By Tuesday, the virus had been confirmed, with thousands of birds dead. Within two days, all the remaining birds had been culled to control the virus' spread. "All your worst fears, I suppose, are realised then. It is an emotional roller coaster. I mean, for instance, on the Sunday, I just felt numb. On the Monday, just a bit like 'Why me?'. Angry, cross, upset. "On the Tuesday, it's a bit matter of fact. It's like, 'Right, we've got to do this. I've got to do that'. And on Wednesday, I was just desperately sad. "Normally, you'd open up a hen shed door and there'd be 16,000 birds looking at you but to see them all lying dead, just a carpet of dead birds, is quite shocking. "As a poultry keeper, it's a horrible shock." Armstrong praised the APHA staff for their work and the wider industry for its support.
Cambridge scientists create a $10 chip that could put a medical lab on your wrist
Date: October 22, 2026 Source: University of Cambridge Summary: Cambridge researchers have created a groundbreaking $10 optical sensor that delivers the precision of laboratory equipment in a device small enough for wearable technology. It identified foods, plastics, and medicines with 100% accuracy in tests and demonstrated the ability to monitor blood glucose, alcohol, and other health markers without invasive procedures. Share: Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIN Email FULL STORY Scientists have invented a tiny $10 sensor that could bring laboratory-grade testing and needle-free blood glucose monitoring to everyday wearable devices. Credit: University of Cambridge, image generated by ChatGPT A new optical sensor costing just $10 could bring laboratory-level precision to wearable health monitors, potentially allowing people to track blood glucose without needles. The technology could also transform food testing, industrial quality control, and environmental monitoring. Researchers at the University of Cambridge and GlitterinTech (a start-up founded ) have developed a new type of optical spectrometer that combines exceptional accuracy with a remarkably small size and low cost. Measuring just centimeters across, the device could be incorporated into portable electronics and wearable health technology. Its potential applications range from monitoring important health markers in real time to identifying materials and detecting changes in chemical composition. They are essential tools in medicine, manufacturing, chemical testing, and environmental research. However, making these instruments smaller has traditionally meant compromising their performance. Compact spectrometers often have limited measurement ranges, reduced resolution, or lower accuracy, making them better suited to identifying substances than performing precise measurements. The researchers believe their new design could overcome these limitations. Known as a convolutional spectrometer, it uses a mathematical principle called the convolution theorem to analyze light in a fundamentally different way. According to the team, this approach delivers performance that surpasses existing types of spectrometers in several key areas, including designs based on light dispersion, Fourier transforms, and computational reconstruction. A New Way to Analyze Light With Extraordinary Precision Traditional spectrometers generally separate incoming light into its component wavelengths or use complex calculations to reconstruct its spectrum. The new device takes another approach by performing a mathematical operation called convolution directly on the incoming light. To accomplish this, the researchers arranged optical components with repeating spectral responses in a sequence. These components can include unbalanced Mach-Zehnder interferometers or micro-ring resonators. , the system can shift its response to different wavelengths in a controlled, linear fashion. Fast Fourier transforms are then used to accurately recover the light spectrum. "The key insight was to go back to the mathematics and ask whether there was a fundamentally cleaner way to retrieve spectra," said Dr.
Europe's Space Rider vehicle comes crashing down during drop test
Or, rather, the prototype itself was dropped — on purpose — but the outcome of its fall was not what engineers had hoped for. The incident occurred during an Oct. 6 drop test of the full-scale Space Rider model, from the European Space Agency (ESA). The robotic vehicle's initial drogue parachute deployed successfully, but its main parafoil detached during deployment, leaving the prototype unable to slow its descent before crashing into the ground, according to ESA officials. The cause of the failure remains under investigation. "Following several successful tests using representative vehicle masses, the latest system-level drop test in October was not completed as planned due to an anomaly during the parafoil deployment sequence," an ESA spokesperson confirmed in an email to Space. com. "An independent investigation is ongoing to determine its root cause and inform the next steps." Space Rider is being developed as Europe's first reusable orbital spacecraft — an uncrewed vehicle designed to carry scientific experiments to orbit for up to two months, then return them to Earth for analysis. Its method of return, though, differs from that of any other spacecraft in operation today. Space Rider''s wingless, lifting-body design relies on a steerable parachute, or parafoil, to maneuver toward its landing area. This allows it to perform runway-style touchdowns, as opposed to other, less accurate parachute-aided recoveries in current practice. This month's drop test was intended to demonstrate that ability, which is a critical requirement for Space Rider's planned reuse after missions in orbit, but the impact of its failure may not end up disrupting its ultimate development timeline. The lost vehicle was a full-scale test model assembled to evaluate Space Rider's descent and landing systems. The minivan-sized mockup reproduced the size and flight characteristics of its reentry module, with avionics to control its autonomous guidance and navigation systems, but the vehicle was far from a space-ready article. Render of ESA's Space Rider orbiter. ( Space Agency)The Oct. 6 test took place at a military range on the Italian island of Sardinia, where the mockup was released from a helicopter at an altitude of approximately 2 miles (3 kilometers). According to Naja, the vehicle's initial drogue parachute triggered as expected and began slowing the Space Rider mock-up's descent before its larger, steerable parafoil was supposed to unfurl. The parafoil, however, detached during deployment, leaving the vehicle in freefall before impacting the ground. ESA has subsequently recovered all the craft's components. This month's event was the first drop test since an unsuccessful attempt in May, when a sensor flagged an issue during preparations, prompting engineers to abort the test before the model was released.
Environment
View All 10Blue Planet III: Moment octopus escapes death after hunt gone wrong
To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. This video can not be played Blue Planet III: Moment octopus escapes death after hunt gone wrongClose Filmmakers have captured an octopus's lucky escape after venturing from her normal underwater habitat. The sequence is part of the latest Blue Planet series from Sir David Attenborough, who has continued to produce nature documentaries into his 101st year. In the third instalment, viewers are taken around the world - from icy polar waters to the tropics, and out into the open oceans. For UK audience, Blue Planet III starts on Sunday 1st November, 8pm, BBC One and iPlayer. For those outside the UK, Blue Planet III will launch from November into 2027 across the world.
Heat killed ‘staggering’ 50,000 people in Europe’s cities this summer, scientists warn
Hot days pushed vulnerable bodies into overdrive and warm nights prevented them from recovering. Photograph: Anadolu/Getty View image in fullscreen Hot days pushed vulnerable bodies into overdrive and warm nights prevented them from recovering. Photograph: Anadolu/Getty Heat killed ‘staggering’ 50,000 people in Europe’s cities this summer, scientists warn People succumbed to heat at highest rates in Malta, Italy and Hungary, with health issues, loneliness and poverty exacerbating toll Heat killed a record 50,000 people in European cities this summer, new research suggests, with scientists blaming climate breakdown for two in every three of the deaths. Morgues and funeral homes filled with bodies from June to August as the heat added by planet-baking pollution cut short an extra 32,000 lives in urban areas, the researchers found. Hot days pushed vulnerable bodies into overdrive and warm nights prevented them from recovering. The “staggering” death toll, modelled using historical relationships between heat and health in 854 cities, was the worst on record, the study found. A bar chart showing heat deaths in European cities from 2000 to 2026, split .“In some sense, the absolute numbers of the heat-related deaths estimated across the 854 urban areas are indeed staggering,” said Malcolm Mistry, a climate and health scientist at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, who co-authored the study. “But perhaps what is even more alarming is the proportion of these deaths that we attribute to anthropogenic climate change.” The share of deaths due to climate breakdown has risen from about 40% at the start of the century to 65% this summer, the study found. People succumbed to heat at the highest rates in Malta, Italy and Hungary, while absolute death tolls were greatest in Italy, France, Spain, Germany and the UK. Because death certificates rarely record contributing factors – such as dangerous temperatures that push a stroke victim or lung cancer patient past their limits – families rarely know that heat and human activity hastened their relatives’ death. “These shocking figures represent thousands of families who have lost a loved one this summer due to the climate crisis,” said Katie White, the climate transition minister for the UK, where scientists estimated 4,354 heat deaths this summer.” In Naples, the hardest-hit city on the continent, 815 people per million died from the heat, according to the study’s age-standardised estimates. Mario Guarino, an emergency doctor at Ospedale CTO in the north of the city, said he witnessed a 15% increase in emergency room visits during the hottest weeks.
Amber warning in place as Storm Austen hits parts of UK
An amber weather warning has come into force in parts of the UK as Storm Austen brings a swathe of powerful winds and heavy rain on Friday. South West England is forecast to be worst hit , power cuts and a possible danger to life. Wind gusts of 60-70mph, with 80mph in exposed locations, are forecast across Cornwall and parts of Devon, where the Met Office warning is in force until BST. Wind gust of 45-60mph are forecast more widely across most of England and Wales, where two less severe yellow warnings will be in force throughout Friday. A separate yellow warning will also cover part of Scotland, including Glasgow and Edinburgh, from BST. Winds of this strength will blow some trees over, bringing a significant risk of transport disruption and there may also be some power cuts. A number of schools are closed in the impacted areas with many others opening later than usual to avoid the strongest winds. Train cancellations and speed restrictions are possible because of the increased danger of branches and trees blocking railways. A number of ferry sailings have also been cancelled, including crossings between Pembrokeshire and Ireland. Yellow wind warnings cover most of England and Wales with gusts of wind on Friday forecast to reach 45-60mph, with 70mph gusts likely in some places. As strong as these winds are, the most damaging winds will run to the south of the low pressure centre. That puts north-west France firmly in the firing line and parts of Brittany could see gusts close to 90mph. The Channel Islands are also expecting severe gales with gusts up to 80mph. All schools in Jersey have been told to close on Friday because of the high winds predicted to be caused . Heavy rain in Scotland may cause some localised flooding with a Met Office yellow warning for 20-40mm of rain forecast with up to 80mm accumulating in a few areas through Friday. Wind warnings have been issued ahead of Storm Austen's arrival on Friday Closely following Storm Austen will be Storm Boelo, named . Boelo will bring wet and windy weather across the whole of the UK on Saturday with poor travelling conditions expected due to surface water and spray on faster roads and motorways. The Met Office has issued yellow wind warnings for Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England, valid on Saturday and lasting most of Sunday.
Coal in a green mask: Indonesia’s co-firing plan will harm, not help, the climate
Share: X (Twitter) Facebook LinkedIn WhatsApp Email Print Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat is director of the China-Indonesia Desk at the Center of Economic and Law Studies (CELIOS). Bhima Yudhistira Adhinegara is executive director of CELIOS. Indonesia bills its plans to mix wood with coal at dozens of power plants as a way to cut electricity generation emissions as the country transitions towards clean energy. But look closer, and the biomass co-firing plan could do far more harm than good. Biomass co-firing involves mixing a small amount of wood or other plant matter, usually wood chips or wood pellets, into the coal that a power plant burns. Log in here → You can read this for free a free account today. In return, you’ll get a selection of our top reporting in full each week, our Climate Weekly roundup every Friday, and invites to our webinars and online events. Create a free account → It takes less than a minute. Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat is director of the China-Indonesia Desk at the Center of Economic and Law Studies (CELIOS). Bhima Yudhistira Adhinegara is executive director of CELIOS. Indonesia bills its plans to mix wood with coal at dozens of power plants as a way to cut electricity generation emissions as the country transitions towards clean energy. But look closer, and the biomass co-firing plan could do far more harm than good. Biomass co-firing involves mixing a small amount of wood or other plant matter, usually wood chips or wood pellets, into the coal that a power plant burns. State electricity company PLN wants to use it at 52 coal-fired plants across the Southeast Asian nation - a target set out in its national electricity supply business plan and tied to Indonesia's pledge, under its Nationally Determined Contribution to the Paris Agreement, to raise renewables to 23% of the energy mix. PLN originally aimed to secure 10.2 million tonnes of biomass a year by 2025; that target has already slipped to 2031, as the country struggles to line up enough supply. Most plants only mix in a small amount of wood, often between 1% and 5% of the fuel load, meaning they do not even have to change machinery. In truth, it lets coal plants keep doing what they have always done, just with a little wood added to the mix. That presents two big problems. Firstly, creating additional demand for wood would put further deforestation pressure on the country’s thick and biodiverse tropical forests, already at risk from mining and palm oil plantations. Secondly, a little greener on paper, the plan could hand them a reason to keep operating well beyond when they would otherwise be retired, meaning the fleet keeps emitting for longer than a genuine phase-out would allow. This is not a real climate solution.
Weather
View All 8Yellow warning of wind affecting South West England
This page has an accessible alternative. What do the warning colours mean? Red warning Dangerous weather is expected and, if you have not done so already, you should take action now to keep yourself and others safe from the impact of the severe weather. It is very likely that there will be a risk to life, with substantial disruption to travel, energy supplies and possibly widespread damage to property and infrastructure. Amber warning There is an increased likelihood of impacts from severe weather, which could potentially disrupt your plans. This means there is the possibility of travel delays, road and rail closures, power cuts and the potential risk to life and property. Yellow warning Yellow warnings can be issued for a range of weather situations. It is important to read the content of yellow warnings to determine which weather situation is being covered . Follow alerts in the app UK weather warnings Fri 23 Oct Amber weather warning Sat 24 Oct Yellow weather warning Sun 25 Oct Yellow weather warning Mon 26 Oct No warnings Tue 27 Oct No warnings Wed 28 Oct No warnings Thu 29 Oct No warnings We are experiencing issues. These warnings may be out of date. Wind × Close Warning Today UTC+1 Today Storm Austen likely to bring some disruption and possible damaging winds on Friday morning. Longer journey times and cancellations likely, as road, rail, air and ferry services may be affected Flying debris is likely and could lead to injuries or danger to life Probably some damage to buildings, such as tiles blown from roofs Some roads and bridges likely to close There is a good chance that power cuts may occur, with the potential to affect other services, such as mobile phone coverage Injuries and danger to life are likely from large waves and beach material being thrown onto coastal roads, sea fronts and properties What should I do? Driving in these conditions can be dangerous, for yourself and other road users. If you must drive, you can do this more safely ; drive slowly to minimise the impact of wind gusts, be aware of high-sided vehicles/caravans on more exposed roads and be cautious when overtaking, and give cyclists, motorcyclists, lorries, and buses more room than usual. Being outside in high winds makes you more vulnerable to injury. Stay indoors as much as possible. If you do go out, try not to walk, or shelter, close to buildings and trees. In advance of high winds, check for loose items outside your home and secure them.
Amber warning of wind affecting South West England
This page has an accessible alternative. What do the warning colours mean? Red warning Dangerous weather is expected and, if you have not done so already, you should take action now to keep yourself and others safe from the impact of the severe weather. It is very likely that there will be a risk to life, with substantial disruption to travel, energy supplies and possibly widespread damage to property and infrastructure. Amber warning There is an increased likelihood of impacts from severe weather, which could potentially disrupt your plans. This means there is the possibility of travel delays, road and rail closures, power cuts and the potential risk to life and property. Yellow warning Yellow warnings can be issued for a range of weather situations. It is important to read the content of yellow warnings to determine which weather situation is being covered . Follow alerts in the app UK weather warnings Fri 23 Oct Amber weather warning Sat 24 Oct Yellow weather warning Sun 25 Oct Yellow weather warning Mon 26 Oct No warnings Tue 27 Oct No warnings Wed 28 Oct No warnings Thu 29 Oct No warnings We are experiencing issues. These warnings may be out of date. Wind × Close Warning Today UTC+1 Today Storm Austen likely to bring some disruption and possible damaging winds on Friday morning. Longer journey times and cancellations likely, as road, rail, air and ferry services may be affected Flying debris is likely and could lead to injuries or danger to life Probably some damage to buildings, such as tiles blown from roofs Some roads and bridges likely to close There is a good chance that power cuts may occur, with the potential to affect other services, such as mobile phone coverage Injuries and danger to life are likely from large waves and beach material being thrown onto coastal roads, sea fronts and properties What should I do? Driving in these conditions can be dangerous, for yourself and other road users. If you must drive, you can do this more safely ; drive slowly to minimise the impact of wind gusts, be aware of high-sided vehicles/caravans on more exposed roads and be cautious when overtaking, and give cyclists, motorcyclists, lorries, and buses more room than usual. Being outside in high winds makes you more vulnerable to injury. Stay indoors as much as possible. If you do go out, try not to walk, or shelter, close to buildings and trees. In advance of high winds, check for loose items outside your home and secure them.
Today: Thundery Showers, Minimum Temperature: 5°C (42°F) Maximum Temperature: 12°C (53°F)
This video can not be played Today will be an unsettled and cloudy day with patches of rain in the morning and afternoon, gradually clearing eastward later in the day. Tonight will see cloud clearing east, turning largely clear for a time before it will cloud over again from the west later in the night. Tomorrow will be cloudy with spells of light rain in the morning. Rain will become more persistent in the afternoon, falling heavy at times and clearing to mostly cloudy . Outlook for Sunday to Tuesday Sunday will remain wind but winds will gradually ease in a day with plenty of sunshine and just a few areas of cloud moving in from the west at times. Monday will be a cloudy and wet day with a band of persistent rain moving in in the morning and afternoon, clearing eastward later on. Tuesday could be another windy day with a band of rain moving in. These warnings are given a colour depending on a combination of both the impact of the weather may have and the likelihood of those impacts occurring. Potential of bad weather situations causing disruption to travel and activities Increased potential of bad weather situations causing disruption to travel, risk to life and property Dangerous weather is expected, take action to keep yourself and others safe Report for Rivington, Lancashire Rivi RogReported , Cheshire East yorkshireTedReported , Manchester Tony LyonsReported , Manchester Shaun FReported by Shaun F
Saturday: Heavy Rain, Minimum Temperature: 9°C (48°F) Maximum Temperature: 14°C (57°F)
This video can not be played Today will be an unsettled and cloudy day with patches of rain in the morning and afternoon, gradually clearing eastward later in the day. Tonight will see cloud clearing east, turning largely clear for a time before it will cloud over again from the west later in the night. Tomorrow will be cloudy with spells of light rain in the morning. Rain will become more persistent in the afternoon, falling heavy at times and clearing to mostly cloudy . Outlook for Sunday to Tuesday Sunday will remain wind but winds will gradually ease in a day with plenty of sunshine and just a few areas of cloud moving in from the west at times. Monday will be a cloudy and wet day with a band of persistent rain moving in in the morning and afternoon, clearing eastward later on. Tuesday could be another windy day with a band of rain moving in. These warnings are given a colour depending on a combination of both the impact of the weather may have and the likelihood of those impacts occurring. Potential of bad weather situations causing disruption to travel and activities Increased potential of bad weather situations causing disruption to travel, risk to life and property Dangerous weather is expected, take action to keep yourself and others safe Report for Rivington, Lancashire Rivi RogReported , Cheshire East yorkshireTedReported , Manchester Tony LyonsReported , Manchester Shaun FReported by Shaun F
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