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As we mark remembrance across the country this week, GB News has been finding out the stories of veterans from across the UK. This special series begins with the story of John Ross, a Parachute Regiment veteran who spent 23 years in the Parachute Regiment, served extensively in Northern Ireland, and fought as a platoon sergeant in the Falklands War in 1982.WATCH ABOVE. Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter You are about to be charged £0.00* As we mark remembrance across the country this week, GB News has been finding out the stories of veterans from across the UK.
Police review video showing officer punching teenage boy three times while handcuffed
A probe has been launched after a video shared widely on social media appeared to show an officer punching a youth in the stomach and chest in Liverpool.The force said it had been made aware of a video circulating on social media showing an incident in Speke on Friday evening.Officers were called to Alder Wood Avenue after they received multiple reports of anti-social behaviour in the area, the force said.About 20 youths had reportedly been blocking roads with wheelie bins and “aiming fireworks at anyone who tried to remove them”, the BBC reported. TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Merseyside Police said youths had reportedly "smashed windows of nearby flats, tried to start fires and threatened members of the public", the BBC wrote.The force added that it received a complaint about footage of a police officer on Saturday and is reviewing it.The video, shared widely on social media, appears to show a police officer lifting a youth lying on the floor before punching him in the stomach and chest with handcuffs, as both males are kneeling on the street.The officer then appears to handcuff the youngster and pull him up to walk him across the pavement.In the video, there appear to be at least seven other police officers, including one lifting another young male off the floor and walking him away and another searching a man further away.Merseyside Police’s Professional Standards Department is reviewing the complaint, the force said.The BBC reported that a spokesman for the force said: "We would like to stress that a short clip doesn’t always show the full context."A statement on the force’s website on Saturday evening read: "The matter is currently being reviewed by Merseyside Police’s Professional Standards Department."LATEST DEVELOPMENTSPolice officer suffers serious facial injury while making arrest after Liverpool versus Manchester CityLiverpool: Woman's body found in black bin bag in busy park as police appeal for witnesses in 'shocking crime'West Saharan migrant charged with attempted rape and theft in TynesideThe statement continued: "As a complaint has been received, it would be inappropriate to comment further at this time.“While we look to establish the full circumstances of what happened, we would urge people not to speculate and avoid sharing rumours or misinformation.”The incident happened the night before Halloween, on what in Merseyside has become known as "Mischief Night".Merseyside Police's statement added: "We are determined to protect our communities from the sort of appalling behaviour that we historically see at this time of year."We have a contempt for criminality and a commitment to cracking down on people committing serious offences in Merseyside." Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter
Millions of Ukrainians sent false nuclear attack warning in suspected hack
Ukrainians received a false alert on their phones warning about an imminent Russian nuclear attack and radiation. Millions of phones across the war-torn country pinged with the message sent through Ukraine’s Air Alert system yesterday evening. The message, written in Russian instead of Ukrainian, which is mandatory in official communications, was sent shortly before 11pm local time (9pm GMT), warning of a nuclear attack involving an Oreshnik missile. Another message sent through the same app warned of radiation and chemical attacks. Some residents in cities like Kyiv were also alerted about street fighting and to cover their faces with a cloth, the Telegraph reports. Start your day informed with Metro's News Updates or get alerts the moment it happens. The terrifying nuclear warning said: ‘Don’t worry, an Oreshnik is overhead! A nuclear alert has been activated across Ukraine.’ Russia said its emergency alert system was hit by a suspected cyber attack as well. The Russian emergency app sent a fake message to residents saying that an attack drone mounted with a nuclear warhead had been ‘launched at all regions of Russia.’ It urged people to stock up on food for three weeks and hide as there was a ‘risk of getting lively,’ according to the BBC. Ukrainians endured 10 minutes of uncertainty after their app was activated, before the country’s air force said that the system had been compromised by Russia. A Telegram post said: ‘The air alert app appears to have been subjected to enemy influence. There is no radiation threat! Stay calm and updates on our channel!’ While residents in both countries grappled with the warnings, Russian and Ukrainian armies fired at each other, targeting energy infrastructure. The Kstovo oil refinery was reportedly struck in Moscow, while Russian strikes targeted four energy production sites across Ukraine. In the past, Putin’s army has deployed the nuclear-capable Oreshnik ballistic missile against Ukraine, armed with a conventional warhead. But the hypersonic missile could be kitted as a nuclear weapon. An Oreshnik missile could reach Britain in 11 minutes or deliver missiles to other parts of Europe. As of December last year, the missile system is understood to have been stationed in Belarus, a Russian neighbour and ally. Get in touch with our news team @metro. co. uk. For more stories like this, check our news page.
Mother told to book appointment to give birth to her dead baby
Anthony and Danielle now have tattoos of Maisie's hand and footprint Warning: This article contains themes and images some readers may find upsetting. A pregnant woman whose baby had died was sent home from hospital still carrying the child and told to make an appointment later in the week to give birth. Danielle Brown, from North Tyneside, had already been wrongly discharged despite having the life-threatening condition pre-eclampsia and had returned because she was still unwell. After insisting on returning to the maternity unit, she was finally seen and doctors discovered her baby had died. Danielle would later describe the silence, the screen turned away from her, and turning to her partner to say: "I think she's gone." The Newcastle Hospitals NHS Trust said it fully accepted "aspects of the care we provided fell short" and offered a "heartfelt apology". Danielle, 31, and her 34-year-old partner Anthony Miller had been delighted to learn they were having a baby girl. "I was just over the moon, I couldn't be happier," Anthony said. They decided to call their daughter Maisie. But, seven months into her pregnancy in February 2023, Danielle woke up feeling unwell. Her face was swollen, as were her hands and feet - all potential signs of pre-eclampsia, external, which can be life threatening to both mother and baby. Anthony and Danielle were overjoyed to learn they were having a girl The couple went to the Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital in Cramlington, Northumberland, but medics found problems with Maisie's heart rate and told Danielle her baby needed to be delivered immediately via emergency caesarean section, external. "Maisie's heart rate had dropped and a midwife ran in and said 'don't panic, but I need to pull the emergency cord - you're having your baby'," Danielle said. The midwife told her space was being found for her at the Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI) in Newcastle and doctors there "were going to do the section", she said. She was transferred , once in Newcastle, Danielle did not have the operation and was instead put on a ward. "A consultant came to see me and he said I am staying in hospital until Maisie was born," she said. But, the following day, another doctor reviewed her and sent her home. Maise had a normal scan at 16 weeks Within 24-hours, again feeling unwell, Danielle called the maternity unit and said she was told she probably had a stomach bug.
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View All 10Inside the Abdul El-Sayed-Haley Stevens Meltdown in Michigan
The relationship shattered in part because of Israel, but also because of their sensitive egos and hurt feelings. The split had been months in the making.
Midterms 2026: Georgians on the front lines of the people’s war against data centres
Artificial intelligence emerged as a major issue on the 2026 US midterm campaign trail, with opposition to data centres drawing supporters across partisan divides united over ecological worries, increased utility bills and business interests outweighing citizen concerns. Georgia, the top US market for data centre construction, has been on the front line of the struggle. What is this page? The website you are visiting is protected. For security reasons this page cannot be displayed.
Democrats Show Strength in Final Days of Race for the Senate, New Polls Find
Democrats are up in Michigan, Texas, Kansas, Maine and Ohio, have an edge in Alaska and are effectively tied with Republicans in Iowa, new New York Times/Siena polls found.
Ukraine, Russia report hacking attacks on emergency alert apps
The statement added that a cargo vessel, which the ministry claimed was used for military purposes, was also hit 58 kilometers (36 miles) south of the Black Sea port city of Odesa. Separately, news agency Reuters cited an official in Odesa as saying that four people had been injured in a Russian attack. Edited by: Elizabeth Schumacher https://p. dw. com/p/5OwD4 Skip next section US reportedly pushing to restore Russian gas sales to Europe via Ukraine11/02/2026November 2, 2026US reportedly pushing to restore Russian gas sales to Europe via Ukraine The United States is backing a quick resumption of Russian natural gas exports to Europe via pipelines crossing Ukraine as part of talks aimed at securing an energy ceasefire before winter, the Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday, citing US, European and Ukrainian officials. The proposal involves selling Russian gas via a US intermediary to circumvent European sanctions, the report said, adding that it was mooted . DW could not immediately verify the report. Russia's share in European gas supply has declined to about 11% now from 45% on the eve of Moscow's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. The European Union currently aims to completely phase out Russian gas imports 2027. Speaking to US broadcaster Fox News, Zelenskyy said he had had "different and several" conversations with Trump and his team on the issue. "We asked that we can't not respond after Russia's attack on our energy, after Russia is killing our people, attacks on our electricity, gas, refineries, on everything," he said. "We said that if you want us not to attack Russia's refineries, they have not to attack our energy system. Another alternative, give us Patriot missiles, we will find money, not just aid," Zelenskyy added. The Ukrainian leader said if Washington provided the missile systems for one month Kyiv would cease attacks on Russian refineries for the same period. Asked if he was concerned that this would be seen as trying to "leverage" Trump, Zelenskyy said: "I don't have any concerns when I share the truth between partners." Ukrainian authorities have been warning for weeks that their supplies of the Patriot interceptor missiles were dwindling. Ukraine faces Patriot missile shortage To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Edited by: Roshni Majumdar https://p. dw. com/p/5Ow9L Skip next section Ukraine, Russia report separate hacking attacks11/02/2026November 2, 2026Ukraine, Russia report separate hacking attacks Emergency alert apps in both Ukraine and Russia have been hacked, officials said.
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View All 10UK making up China policy ‘as it goes along’, MPs warn
Keir Starmer visited China in January, the first trip by a British prime minister since Theresa May travelled there in 2018. Photograph: Carl Court/Reuters View image in fullscreen Keir Starmer visited China in January, the first trip by a British prime minister since Theresa May travelled there in 2018. Photograph: Carl Court/Reuters UK making up China policy ‘as it goes along’, MPs warn Commons committee says lack of coherent strategy is hampering business and leaving national security risks unaddressed The UK is making up policy on China “as it goes along” and risks having its strategy dictated , a parliamentary report has concluded. An investigation , innovation, science and trade select committee said Labour’s failure to formulate a coherent strategy since 2024 “combined the worst of both worlds” for the UK in relation to China. Liam Byrne, Labour MP and chair of the committee said the UK’s policy on China meant it was also endangering its business with the EU with the risk of being “cut off” from big manufacuring contracts. The government could neither deliver commercial opportunities to British businesses nor control the “increasing exposure to unquantified, managed risk” in relations with China, it found. The report said: “In 2024, the new government promised a strategic, long-term, consistent UK approach to China. It has not delivered on this. “Britain must shape its own relationship with China or risk having that relationship shaped for us in Washington or Beijing.” The UK’s relationship with China has been marked by a lack of engagement in the last 10 years, with Keir Starmer making the first official visit in January since Theresa May in 2018. That trip was billed as an effort to end the “diplomatic ice age”, but since 2018 China has benefited from an export boom that is now fuelling fears about deindustrialisation, adding to deep-seated existing concerns about cyber espionage and national security. UK’s ‘incoherent’ approach to China plagued , report says The MPs acknowledged the advantages of trading with Beijing in their report, noting that British businesses have profitable operations in China and “are ambitious to grow” and learn from the country’s “world-leading” innovations. At the same time, consumers benefit from low-cost imports when household incomes are squeezed, with electric vehicles being a case in point. However, Byrne sharply criticised the government’s piecemeal approach. “Britain’s businesses cannot plan for the future when the government keeps making up its China policy as it goes along. “Ministers promised clarity and consistency.
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Home secretary to make some migrants wait 10 years or more for right to settle in UK
Shabana Mahmood wants to extend the length of time many overseas workers must live in the UK before qualifying for indefinite leave to remain. Photograph: Jordan Pettitt/PA View image in fullscreen Shabana Mahmood wants to extend the length of time many overseas workers must live in the UK before qualifying for indefinite leave to remain. Photograph: Jordan Pettitt/PA Home secretary to make some migrants wait 10 years or more for right to settle in UK MPs say Shabana Mahmood’s new rules risk staff shortages in health and social care and second Windrush scandal Shabana Mahmood will announce sweeping new rules on Monday on how long legal migrants must wait for settlement in the UK, with most likely to wait a decade and some up to 15 years. Ministers – including the housing secretary, Angela Rayner – had raised concerns about the effect the rules would have on care workers already in the UK who would be likely to face a 15-year wait for settlement, also known as indefinite leave to remain (ILR). The government’s response to the consultation on the reforms, which will be put before MPs on Monday, is expected give some exemption to care workers already in the UK, though most other professions will face the lengthy waits for settlement. Mahmood, the home secretary, has proposed that the settlement wait could be reduced if legal migrants showed they had contributed to their local communities via a “points based system” or if they were earning higher incomes. She is expected to meet union general secretaries on Monday – some of whom have raised alarm at the changes – to map out the final details. The Guardian first reported in July that the prime minister, Andy Burnham, was considering exempting hundreds of thousands of care workers from the reforms to relieve pressure on the social care sector. The Home Office has granted about 200,000 health and care worker visas in the last five years, with many more people coming as their dependants. Under the plans published for consultation, the standard qualifying period for settlement would double from five to 10 years, while some workers in occupations below graduate level, including care workers, could face a 15-year qualifying period, subject to proposed exemptions and reductions. In June, Rayner described making care workers already in Britain wait up to 15 years for permanent residence as “un-British”. In September, the energy secretary, Miatta Fahnbulleh, said the plans would have been “tough” for her family, who came to Britain as refugees.
Allies fear Trump will target NATO in case of midterm loss
The U.S. president could move thousands more troops out of Europe or cut NATO funding as he seeks to cement his legacy, diplomats say.
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View All 10Borrowed reading: stories from our extended colleagues
Readers don’t typically care who owns what media property, we realize, but last year, we became part of a broader portfolio, a move that has come with some decided benefits, including what amounts to a bigger extended family with cool cousins. Now, in addition to our TechCrunch channels in Slack, we can talk with the writers and editors of CIO, Computerworld, and PCWorld, among other outlets. We also find ourselves reading more of their work and figured you might like it, too. Here’s a handful of pieces I was just enjoying while watching the Warriors-Clippers game, which, as I type, is a little too close for comfort: Apple recently put a faster chip into the iPad mini and gave it an OLED screen, improving its color reproduction and also allowing it to slim down the display panel, and still, Macworld’s David Price isn’t entirely convinced it matters. In his view, Apple has built the “world’s fanciest horse and cart,” just as a Tesla Roadster with SpaceX thrusters has appeared on the scene in the form of the new foldable iPhone Duo. In short, he sees the mini as a Duo you can’t close. It’s a fun read, one that ends with a surprisingly practical plan to save this product. Google has a new laptop platform, the Googlebook, and Mark Hachman of PCWorld spent time with the Lenovo Googlebook 15 specifically, so you don’t have to. Hachman’s verdict on this one is a hard pass, with cons that include “I hate the keyboard,” which he means so literally that he gave up writing the review on it, “webcam biometrics work sporadically,” and, for good measure, “battery life isn’t great.” (He does like the $479 Chromebook at less than half the price.) If you’ve been wondering whether this is the laptop you’ve been waiting for, wonder no longer! You shared your secrets and insecurities with a chatbot, and now its parent company has gone belly up. In Computerworld, Mike Elgan looks at what happens to your confessions when the AI company that absorbed them announces Chapter 11. (Yes, this is largely centered on Character. Grove was talking about the chip industry, but some would argue that’s solid advice generally.) PCWorld’s Ben Patterson built a security-minded AI agent to keep his data safe, then, surprise, the agent snitched on its own loophole.
How long is a new Apple TV actually supposed to last?
Big Tech Apple How long is a new Apple TV actually supposed to last? Older Apple TVs have received up to a decade of updates, but Apple doesn't promise that. By Husain Parvez Nov. 1, 2026 pm EST At $299, the new Apple TV 4K is a lot to pay for a little black box that sits under your TV waiting for you to pick a show to watch. The fourth-generation model will be available November 13 with an A19 chip, an improved Siri Remote and hands-free Siri controls. For that price, how many years can you expect it to last before the next upgrade beckons? Apple doesn't guarantee how many updates will be available for tvOS or how long its streaming boxes will be supported. But its history is a pretty good indication. Older Apple TVs have received major software updates for eight to 10 years, with security patches continuing beyond that. The hardware may continue to function long after it exits official support, with software and app compatibility concerns the most likely reasons for replacing one. How long does Apple support an Apple TV for? franz12/Shutterstock While the Apple TV HD was introduced in 2015, and the first Apple TV 4K in 2017, both were updated to tvOS 26 in 2025. Plus, security patches were provided in tvOS 26.6 in July 2026. That's about 10 years of major software updates for the HD and eight for the original 4K, plus some security support. The impressive streak came to an end in September 2026 with tvOS 27. Apple's new tvOS compatibility list begins with the second-generation Apple TV 4K from 2021, which means the 2015 and 2017 models can't get the latest operating system. Apple has not yet confirmed whether those older boxes will get additional security patches. It's not a guarantee that the new Apple TV 4K will get 10 years of support. Apple hasn't provided an estimate of how many years of tvOS updates to expect, so the best indication is its track record. In contrast, Amazon promises at least four years of security updates for Fire TV devices bought new directly from the company, or through the model's published support date (if later). That's not the same as a major OS upgrade, but at least Fire TV customers have a minimum support deadline in writing. When should you actually replace your Apple TV? Husain Parvez for Engadget Not being able to update to the latest version of tvOS doesn't make your Apple TV an expensive brick.
How to add and rearrange apps on your Samsung smart TV
Entertainment Streaming How to add and rearrange apps on your Samsung smart TV It's a snap to reorganize your Samsung TV home screen. By Robin Bea Nov. 1, 2026 pm EST Smart TVs make it easy to access streaming services as well as self-hosted media servers, such as Plex, without needing to buy an extra device like a streaming stick (though there are other reasons to buy a streaming device when you have a smart TV). But even if you have a smart TV, you might not be taking full advantage of it. Fortunately, it's easy to add new apps to a Samsung smart TV if the ones you want aren't already included when you first set it up. If you only need the most popular streaming services, you might not need to do anything to get them running. Samsung smart TVs usually come pre-loaded with the Netflix, YouTube, Disney+, Prime Video and Apple TV apps, though that list can change depending on which apps are available in your particular region. For anything else (like these free channels for your smart TV), you'll have to download a new app from a built-in search feature on your TV. And after downloading those apps, you'll probably want to do some rearranging on your home screen. How to install new apps and organize your home screen Manuel Esteban/Shutterstock To add new apps, first pull up the TV's home screen. Use your remote to select the search bar at the top of the screen and type in the name of the app you want to download. If you search for something that doesn't show up, it may not be available in your region or might not be supported — Samsung has even publicly banned some smart TV apps. Otherwise, you can just select the app's icon with your remote to install it. If you don't have a specific app in mind but want to options are available, you can also find a selection of what's available, sorted by category, in your TV's apps menu. Once an app is finished installing, a button to add it to the home screen should appear. If you've already navigated away and want to pin an app later, you can still find everything you have in the apps menu on the home screen. Just press and hold on the one you want to pin to the home screen, and the option to add to home will appear.
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View All 10'The Sea God Surveys': Watch Rocket Lab launch Japanese Earth-observing satellite today
An Electron rocket is scheduled to lift off from Rocket Lab's New Zealand site today, during a window that opens at a. m. EST (1630 GMT; a. m. on Nov. 3 local New Zealand time), The mission, which Rocket Lab calls "The Sea God Surveys," will carry an Earth-observing radar satellite for the Japanese company iQPS. You can watch it live via Rocket Lab starting about 30 minutes before launch, and Space. com will carry the company's feed if, as expected, it's made available. The patch for Rocket Lab's "The Sea God Surveys" mission, which is expected to launch on Nov. 2, 2025. ( Lab)"The Sea God Surveys" will be Rocket Lab's 10th launch to date for iQPS, which is assembling a constellation of three dozen synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO). SAR satellites offer advantages over those that view our planet in optical wavelengths. They can peer through cloud cover, for example, and study our planet at night as well as during the day. Today's launch will be the 99th overall for Rocket Lab and the 90th for the two-stage, 59-foot-tall (18 meters) Electron, which gives small satellites dedicated rides to space. The workhorse vehicle has already flown 16 times this year. Rocket Lab's other nine launches to date have been conducted by HASTE, a suborbital version of Electron that allows customers to test their tech in the hypersonic flight environment. HASTE (short for "Hypersonic Accelerator Suborbital Test Electron") debuted in June 2023 and generally flies classified payloads. Spaceflight and Tech Editor Michael Wall is the Spaceflight and Tech Editor for Space. com and joined the team in 2010. He primarily covers human and robotic spaceflight, military space, and exoplanets, but has been known to dabble in the space art beat. His book about the search for alien life, "Out There," was published on Nov. 13, 2018. Before becoming a science writer, Michael worked as a herpetologist and wildlife biologist. D. in evolutionary biology from the University of Sydney, Australia, a bachelor's degree from the University of Arizona, and a graduate certificate in science writing from the University of California, Santa Cruz. To find out what his latest project is, you can follow Michael on Twitter.
'Metroid Prime' needs some 'Resident Evil'-style remakes to rediscover its sci-fi shooter mojo
After five years in development at Retro Studios, the original makers of the Metroid Prime series, fans were greeted with annoying side characters, a bike for Samus to roam the barren landscape on, and a deeply unsatisfying ending. It’s a shame, considering how beloved the Metroid Prime series has been since the first title’s 2002 debut for the Nintendo GameCube. Many franchises were jumping from 2D to 3D at the turn of the millennium, and there were plenty of failures — but Metroid wasn’t one of them. The two sequels would enhance how players control Samus with powerful weapons and a multiplayer mode, but the 18-year gap between Metroid Prime 3 and 4 left players expecting something special. Metroid Prime 4: Beyond’s average reception left fans wondering where the series can go next. It’s admittedly strange that Metroid Prime 2 and 3 have yet to debut on Nintendo Switch, either through the Nintendo Online service or as remasters. Latest Videos FromSpace View more Watch full video here: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake has just dropped for Switch 2, and seeing Nintendo leverage one of the best games of all time for a modern take has given us an idea: let's give the Metroid Prime trilogy the remake treatment, taking inspiration from Capcom’s efforts with Resident Evil. To Prime and Beyond ()From 2002’s Resident Evil remake to the more recent successes with Resident Evil 2 & 4, Capcom has managed to recreate the feeling and survival horror tropes of the originals while modernizing the gameplay. Whether it's the constant tension of being stalked by a Terminator-like Mr. X in 2019’s Resident Evil 2, or the palpable paranoia you feel exploring in Resident Evil 4 — the skin might be new, but the bones are undeniably "Resi." Even recently-announced Resident Evil: Veronica — whilst a remake of 1999’s Code: Veronica — looks set to be a brand new take that evokes the feeling of the original game, but brings it into the modern era. Prime 4 felt like a game out of time. Sure, it looked the part, but it felt decidedly like a GameCube game. So why not take a leaf out of Capcom's book, apply their "recapturing the vibes" mindset for a Metroid Prime Trilogy Remake, using the Prime 4 engine as its foundation. 2023’s Metroid Prime Remastered showed off the venerable title with better textures and widescreen support, but a remake powered ’s engine could showcase the opening and Tallon IV in a whole new light. ()Similar to 2002’s Resident Evil Remake with the Spencer Mansion, places would feel familiar but fresh, thanks to updated graphics, better sound, and support for HD Rumble 2 that could help the player become more immersed in the game.
Drinking tea may help protect your heart, but there’s a surprising catch
Date: November 1, 2026 Source: Wiley Summary: A massive study of nearly 486,000 adults found that regularly drinking tea was associated with an 11% lower risk of heart and blood vessel diseases. The lowest risk was linked to drinking roughly six to eight cups per day, with black tea showing more consistent benefits than green tea. Share: Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIN Email FULL STORY A massive study links regular tea drinking to healthier hearts and blood vessels, but finds that drinking it burning hot may have the opposite effect. Credit: Shutterstock Drinking tea regularly may offer important benefits for your heart and blood vessels, according to a massive study involving nearly 500,000 adults. Researchers found that people who consumed tea regularly had a lower risk of developing several vascular diseases compared with those who did not drink tea. However, the findings also revealed some unexpected differences. The type of tea, how strong it was, and even the temperature at which it was consumed were all associated with vascular health. While certain tea drinking habits were linked to a lower risk of disease, drinking tea at extremely high temperatures appeared to have the opposite association. The research, published in the Journal of Internal Medicine, provides new insights into how an everyday beverage may be connected to long-term cardiovascular health. Nearly 500,000 Adults Reveal a Link Between Tea and Vascular Health The study included 485,934 adults in China who were followed for a median of 9.05 years. During that period, researchers recorded 14,863 cases involving several types of vascular disease. These conditions included cardiovascular disease, which affects the heart and blood vessels, and cerebrovascular disease, which involves blood vessels that supply the brain. The researchers also examined pulmonary heart disease, a condition in which problems involving the lungs or their blood vessels place strain on the heart, and peripheral artery disease, which occurs when arteries carrying blood to areas such as the legs become narrowed or blocked. Although these conditions affect different parts of the body, they share an important feature: they interfere with the circulation of blood, which delivers oxygen and nutrients to organs and tissues. When the researchers compared tea drinking habits with the incidence of these diseases, they found that regular tea consumption was associated with an 11% lower risk of the combined vascular outcomes. The relationship also appeared to vary with the amount consumed. Among people who drank tea at least weekly, the lowest estimated risk occurred at approximately six to eight cups per day.
The best new science-fiction novels of November 2026
Characters in The Falling, out this month, face a similar danger to those in the film Deep Impact, shown here Paramount/Everett/Shutterstock I am currently deeply engrossed in the November read for the New Scientist Book Club, a piece of classic science fiction (well, from 2012) from Chris Beckett, Dark Eden. But I’m also in the mood for some fresh writing, and the new sci-fi on offer this month is an exciting and eclectic range. I’m keen to check out Benjamin Percy’s audio drama Exoplanet, produced , as well as books from some old favourites: Michael Moorcock, Carole Hailey, John Scalzi and Andrew Hunter Murray. And for all those still in the mood for scares after Halloween, there’s some space horror from SA Barnes in the deliciously named Cold Eternity. Exoplanet a little different – produced , author of The Martian and Project Hail Mary, and written , this sci-fi thriller is a full-cast audio drama from Audible, and it sounds really exciting. It follows the fallout when a quantum anomaly tears a starship apart, leaving its crew in different eras on the same deadly exoplanet – one in a machine-ruled future, for example, another in a past peopled . I’m a recent (only this year) audiobook adopter, and this sounds right up my street. Matt Damon in the film adaptation of Andy Weir’s novel The Martian Aidan Monaghan/THA/Shutterstock Everything Happens So Much I really enjoyed Andrew Hunter Murray’s speculative novel The Last Day, in which the world stops turning, leaving half the planet in scorching sunlight and the other half permanently dark. This latest book sounds equally interesting. A young woman, Esme, escapes her dull job , which allow her to visit alternate versions of herself. But then an “incident” turns her into the most important person in this, or possibly any, universe. How will she handle it? Monsters of Ohio -fi legend John Scalzi’s latest speculative adventure has a Lovecraftian tinge, as the locals in Richland, Ohio, take offence to the actions of a predatory private-equity firm – and develop some unexpected tentacles. The local police chief, and former resident Mike, get entangled in what’s going on and in events that are likely to change humanity forever. The Falling I always appreciate a good “asteroid hitting Earth” story (my recent-ish reads include Larry Niven and Jerry Pournelle’s Lucifer’s Hammer, a classic from 1977, and Not With A Bang , a twist on the tale).
Environment
View All 10Cryosphere faces permanent damage when world overshoots 1.5C, scientists warn
Ice sheets covering Greenland and Antarctica are melting about six times faster today than in the 1990s. Photograph: Jason Edwards/ View image in fullscreen Ice sheets covering Greenland and Antarctica are melting about six times faster today than in the 1990s. Photograph: Jason Edwards/ Cryosphere faces permanent damage when world overshoots 1.5C, scientists warn UN-backed report finds even temporary rises above Paris agreement target could cause harm to glaciers and polar ice sheets Earth’s icy regions face such dangerous melting that global heating should be brought back below 1C after an inevitable period of overshooting global temperature targets, a UN report has found. Permanent and widespread losses of snow and ice expose a “persistent myth” that overshooting the 1.5C target of the Paris climate agreement – to 2C or 3C – could be manageable or even preferable to urgent cuts to emissions, the report found. The planet has heated by 1.3C since pre-industrial times and failures to curb greenhouse gas emissions and protect nature have led scientists to conclude that some level of overshoot is inevitable as they fight to keep end-of-century warming to 1.5C. But extreme effects on the cryosphere – Earth’s water in a solid state, including all its ice and snow – mean temperatures must rise above that threshold for as short a period as possible, the scientists urged. Added to this, enough planet-heating carbon should be removed from the atmosphere to bring long-term warming down much further, ideally below 1C by 2150. The threatening thaw: climate professor on heatwave risks to tipping point of permafrost The high overshoot expected under current policies – with peak temperatures of about 3C – would thaw nearly all near-surface permafrost, make “severe and possibly abrupt” disruption to ocean circulation likely, and lead to widespread acidification, the report found. The latest scientific research suggests sea ice recovers more slowly than previously thought. The report, written by 80 scientists brought together (ICCI) and the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), found much of the damage would be permanent even if global temperatures were brought back down to 1.5C, such as glacier melt raising sea levels and threatening water security. Photograph: Athit Perawongmetha/ReutersThe report, which comes as world leaders and diplomats converge on Turkey for the 31st annual Cop climate conference, documented rapid and accelerating melting of the cryosphere and polar oceans, with damages that range from the loss of the Greenland and Antarctic ice sheets, driving sea level rises that threaten hundreds of millions of people, to thawing permafrost, which releases more planet-heating gas.
'Fascinating' rare beetle found in Wales again after 60 years
Oil beetle is a general group name for beetles in the family A rare species of beetle has been found in Pembrokeshire after not being seen in Wales for 60 years. The Short-Necked Oil Beetle is named after the adult beetles' stubby shape and its ability to secrete an oily yellow-orange substance from its knee joints when alarmed. They were not reported in the UK for almost 60 years after 1948 as habitat loss brought the species to the brink of extinction. Anne Hobbs, from the Bumblebee Conservation Trust, said it was "very exciting" that the evidence suggested the species was breeding in Wales again. Experts praised the discovery as a positive sign for the species future The Short-Necked Oil Beetle is classed as nationally rare within Great Britain and listed as vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, external. It is dependent on solitary bees for its lifecycle and needs a particular habitat to survive, with thick vegetation for shelter and dense flower coverage both essential. The larvae of Short-Necked Oil Beetles lurk among flowers, waiting for a passing bee to carry them back to its nest, where they feed on the pollen the bee has collected. Last year, the survey at Castlemartin found only dead adults of this particular beetle, raising concerns about the future of this species and its continued presence on the site. But this year, after three years of searching, experts discovered larvae of the beetle on a small area of the site, suggesting that surveyors had managed to find some of the hatchlings from a larger batch of immature beetles. The number and distribution of the beetle larvae seen also supported this, according to Natural Resources Wales (NRW). They can typically be found from March to June in flower-rich coastal grassland and sand dune habitat, and are most active on warm, sunny days. Adults can grow up to 24mm (0.9in) in length and the life span of an adult is approximately one year. NRW said these conditions mean there are only a handful of suitable sites in the UK. They were rediscovered in Devon in 2006 and on the Isle of Coll, in Scotland, in 2009. Since then, populations have been found on Tiree, Islay, Barra and Uist. Castlemartin Range, in Pembrokeshire, is currently the only place in Wales where the species can be found and it is being consistently surveyed by conservationists. The project is part of Wales's "flagship species recovery programme", said NRW, which works to conserve the Short-Necked Oil Beetle Sand other species that share similar habitats.
The Amazonian Community That Beat Big Oil Is Sharing Its Secrets
SARAYAKU, Ecuador—The canoe motor rattled against the current as Guisel Marworno and Wagner Karipuna traveled down the Bobonaza River. The Brazilian Indigenous leaders had come seeking help. Last year, state-owned Petrobras began exploring for offshore oil near their coastal territories. The prospect of an oil boom is already reshaping the nearby city of Oiapoque, where […]
Rural Charms Drew Residents to Taylor, Texas. Then Came the Data Centers.
TAYLOR, Texas—A red thresher cuts across the countryside off County Road 401 in Taylor, leaving behind tufts of discarded stalks as farmers prepare to plant seeds for the next year’s harvest. Less than five miles away, mom-and-pop antique shops open their doors on North Main Street, welcoming residents and tourists alike to glance into the […]
Weather
View All 5Today: Sunny Intervals, Minimum Temperature: 7°C (44°F) Maximum Temperature: 12°C (54°F)
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Tuesday: Sunny Intervals, Minimum Temperature: 6°C (43°F) Maximum Temperature: 12°C (54°F)
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Mayon erupts as Alert Level rises to 3 and ash spreads south, Philippines
Mayon Volcano produces an ash column during the moderately explosive eruption on October 30, 2026. DOST-PHIVOLCS raised the volcano to Alert Level 3 after the eruption. Credit: DOST-PHIVOLCS PHIVOLCS said Alert Level 3 means an increased tendency toward a hazardous eruption and described the October 30 activity as a new phase of magmatic eruption, with increased chances of lava flows and hazardous pyroclastic density currents affecting the upper to middle slopes in the immediate days to weeks. The eruption generated a dense, rapidly ascending and billowing ash plume that reached 3 000 m (9 843 feet) above the summit crater. Moderate winds carried the plume west-southwest, while PHIVOLCS expected ashfall in Daraga, Guinobatan, Camalig and adjacent municipalities in Albay. PHIVOLCS recommended evacuation of the 6-km (3.7-mile) Permanent Danger Zone because of pyroclastic density currents, lava flows, rockfalls and other volcanic hazards. Pyroclastic density currents, locally called uson, are fast-moving mixtures of hot gas, ash and volcanic fragments that move downslope under gravity and can extend rapidly away from an erupting vent. Increased vigilance was also advised along channels draining Mayon because of the danger from pyroclastic density currents, lahars and sediment-laden streamflows. PHIVOLCS said civil aviation authorities must advise pilots to avoid flying close to the summit because volcanic ash can endanger aircraft. Satellite monitoring showed that the ash hazard continued for hours after the initial eruption. Tokyo Volcanic Ash Advisory Center advisory 2026/813, issued at LT on October 30, said Himawari-9 imagery continuously detected volcanic ash at LT. The observed ash cloud extended from the surface to FL180 and was moving south at 20 kt. FL180 represents a pressure altitude of approximately 5.5 km (18 000 feet) under standard aviation conditions. Tokyo VAAC forecast volcanic ash from the surface to FL190, approximately 5.8 km (19 000 feet), by LT on October 31. The advisory showed no volcanic ash expected in its subsequent 12-hour and 18-hour forecast fields. Volcanic seismicity also increased ahead of the eruption. PHIVOLCS recorded four volcanic earthquakes in the October 28 monitoring period, 35 in the October 29 period and 101 in the October 30 period. The latest total included 18 volcanic tremors lasting between one and eight minutes. Volcanic earthquakes and tremor reflect movement, fracturing or pressure changes within a volcanic system, but their occurrence alone does not establish exactly how an eruption will develop. PHIVOLCS assesses seismicity together with deformation, gas emissions and visual observations when evaluating changes in volcanic activity. Ground-deformation measurements before the eruption showed continued inflation of Mayon’s edifice, with short-term deflation on the northeastern sector.
The Weekly Volcanic Activity Report: October 22-28, 2026
Watchers New eruptive activity or unrest: Chikurachki, Russia | Kikai, Japan | Nevados de Chillan, Chile | Piton de la Fournaise, France | Whakaari/White Island, New Zealand. Continuing rruptive sctivity, unrest, or other observations: Ahyi, United States | Aira, Japan | Ambae, Vanuatu | Ambrym, Vanuatu | Etna, Italy | Great Sitkin, United States | Ibu, Indonesia | Karangetang, Indonesia | Kilauea, United States | Krasheninnikov, Russia | Langila, Papua New Guinea | Lewotolok, Indonesia | Manam, Papua New Guinea | Marapi, Indonesia | Mayon, Philippines | Merapi, Indonesia | Purace, Colombia | Sabancaya, Peru | Semeru, Indonesia | Sheveluch, Russia | Suwanosejima, Japan | Taal, Philippines | Yasur, Vanuatu. New activity/unrest Chikurachki, Russia 50.324°N, 155.461°E; Elev. 1,781 m The Kamchatkan Volcanic Eruption Response Team (KVERT) reported that an explosive eruption at Chikurachki likely began at 0520 on 26 October based on satellite data and advisories issued (VAAC). Ash plumes rose as high as 5.6 km (18,400 ft) a. s. l. and drifted 240 km E. At 1735 the Aviation Color Code was raised to Orange (the second highest level on a four-color scale). No additional explosions were recorded over the next few days. At 2226 on 28 October the Aviation Color Code was lowered to Yellow. Dates are based on UTC; specific events are in local time where noted. Geological summary: Chikurachki, the highest volcano on Paramushir Island in the northern Kuriles, is a relatively small cone constructed on a high Pleistocene edifice. Oxidized basaltic-to-andesitic scoria deposits covering the upper part of the cone give it a distinctive red color. Frequent basaltic Plinian eruptions have occurred during the Holocene. Lava flows have reached the sea and formed capes on the NW coast; several young lava flows are also present on the E flank beneath a scoria deposit. The Tatarinov group of six volcanic centers is located immediately to the south, and the Lomonosov cinder cone group, the source of an early Holocene lava flow that reached the saddle between it and Fuss Peak to the west, lies at the southern end of the N-S-Chikurachki-Tatarinov complex. The Tatarinov centers are extensively modified a more complex structure. Tephrochronology gives evidence of an eruption around 1690 CE from Tatarinov, although its southern cone contains a sulfur-encrusted crater with fumaroles that were active along the margin of a crater lake until 1959. Kikai, Japan 30.793°N, 130.305°E; Elev. 704 m The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) reported that an eruption at Iodake Crater (at Satsuma Iwo-jima, a subaerial part of Kikai’s NW caldera rim) was recorded at 0207 on 17 May, the first since . An ash-and-gas plume rose 400 m above the crater rim and drifted S.
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