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Biden says Trump should be locked up 'politically'

During a New Hampshire campaign office visit, President Joe Biden made a comment about former President Donald Trump, saying to "politically lock him up."

Politics - NBC News - October 23

Budget deals struck with all departments, says Reeves

Despite reports of internal rifts all government departments have agreed spending settlements, Reeves says.

A Trump victory would end ‘normal’ politics between UK and US

Keir Starmer defends Labour activists helping Kamala Harris but if former US president wins, such activity could become diplomatic liability

Business - Financial Times - October 23

Boy restrained unnecessarily at special school, watchdog says

The mother of the boy says she feels vindicated by a watchdog's report into the case.

Heathrow says resumed dividends ‘probable’ as it raises forecasts

Airport’s peak summer season boosted by passengers transiting to Paris for Olympics

Business - Financial Times - October 23

Nate Silver: 'My gut says' Trump will win

Veteran pollster Nate Silver said his “gut” right now is that former President Trump will win the election in less than two weeks, but he cautioned against putting faith in anyone’s gut feeling. ...

Politics - The Hill - October 23

North Korean troops in Russia are ‘fair game’ if deployed to fight in Ukraine, US says

US says for first time that North Korea has sent at least 3,000 soldiers to Russia and are training at military bases. The US has said for the first time that it has seen evidence that North Korea ...

World - The Guardian - October 23

Liam Payne planned to marry me, says girlfriend Kate Cassidy

"I know we'll be together forever, but not in the way we had planned," Kate Cassidy writes.

Harris says ‘unhinged’ Trump is a threat to US democracy

Vice-president revives campaign message used by Joe Biden that claims her opponent is a danger to the country

Business - Financial Times - October 24

North Korea sends troops to Russia, U.S. says

North Korea sent at least 3,000 troops to Russia in mid-October, the White House said Wednesday. This comes after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said last week that Ukraine had ...

Trans charity Mermaids was mismanaged, regulator says

Two-year probe says Mermaids struggled after rapid period of growth but did not break rules when offering services to children.

Mara says Giants 'committed' to Daboll, Schoen

Giants owner John Mara preached patience despite a 2-5 start and said he does not plan to make any changes with coach Brian Daboll or general manager Joe Schoen during or after this season.

Sports - ESPN - October 23

Georgia secretary of state office says it repelled cyberattack

The secretary of state's office in Georgia says it was unsuccessfully targeted by a cyberattack earlier this month.

Disposable vapes to be banned from June

Ministers say the Tobacco and Vapes Bill is intended to prevent environmental damage and protect children's health.

Raphinha says Bayern rout 'revenge for the fans'

Barcelona forward Raphinha said Wednesday's thumping 4-1 Champions League win over Bayern Munich served as "revenge" for the club's supporters for past results against the German giants.

Sports - ESPN - October 25

Harris campaign ‘blowing the opportunity,’ says Gov. Sununu

Sununu pointed to recent instances where Harris has struggled to distinguish herself from President Joe Biden.

Politics - The Hill - October 24

North Korea sends troops to Russia, officials say

The U.S. and NATO say they have confirmed that troops from North Korea have started training with Russian forces. They say if the North Koreans join the fighting in Ukraine, it would be a dangerous ...

UK will not pay out over slavery, says Reeves

The chancellor says she understands why countries are making demands but the UK will not pay out.

Foreign Election Interference May Escalate, Microsoft Says

Efforts by Russia, Iran and China to sway U.S. voters could intensify, according to a new report from the tech giant.

Business - Inc. - October 24

For investors, 'there are a number of reasons to be bullish,' JPMorgan strategist says

J.P. Morgan Asset Management's Jordan Jackson is forecasting markets will bounce back by the end of the year.

Business - CNBC - October 24

Norris says he's 'not quite at Verstappen's level'

Lando Norris says he is "not quite at the level" of title rival Max Verstappen when it comes to race-craft.

'No possibility' Ohtani pitches in WS, Roberts says

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts ruled out the possibility that Shohei Ohtani will pitch against the Yankees in the World Series.