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Appeasement does not necessarily prevent conflict. It can encourage aggression by convincing dictators the free world lacks the will to resist them. And a ceasefire without effective safeguards could become merely a pause before the next assault. A settlement that leaves Ukraine defenseless would postpone the conflict, not resolve it. Peace should be measured not by the speed with which an agreement is signed, but by whether it protects Ukraine’s independence and makes another war less likely. And economic pressure is among the most important nonmilitary instruments available to the U.S. in this process, as Russia’s ability to wage war…
Deep in the protected Batu Nyambu forest, conservationists opened the transport cages on Thursday, 29 October, allowing the animals to scramble up nearby trees and vanish into the canopy. The group included four mothers accompanied by their young, three of whom had also been found to be pregnant during their final veterinary examinations. The orangutans had been rescued in August and September from an oil palm plantation in Ketapang, where fires had swept through their habitat. Some suffered burns to their hands and feet, while others were severely underweight and malnourished, according to Karmele Llano Sanchez, head of the YIARI…
Published on 30 October 2026 – 12:07 GMT+1 BP’s profit attributable to shareholders rose to $4.7 billion (€4.2bn) for the July to September period, four times the $1.16 billion (€1.04bn) of a year earlier, it said on Friday, as disruption from the Iran war boosted its refining and trading earnings. The British oil and gas major also beat analysts’ forecasts and cut its net debt by $8.4 billion (€7.5bn), weeks before its new CEO sets out her strategy in December. Its underlying replacement cost profit, the figure investors judge BP on, nearly quadrupled to $8.5 billion (€7.6bn) from $2.2 billion…
Despite the cost of living crisis, travel remains a top priority for many Europeans. People aren’t, for the most part, cutting down on the number of holidays they take, but they are being far savvier about the places they visit in a bid to save some serious cash. If you’re looking to do the same, we have good news, as Skyscanner has unveiled its list of the best-value destinations for 2027. Compiled based on the percentage price drop for economy class return flights booked in the first half of the year for travel throughout 2026, compared to the same period…
Layers of lasagna bursting with bolognese, pistachio-filled cannoli dusted in icing sugar, and a seductive slab of pillowy tiramisu. These are just some of the mouth-watering dishes available at Kate Jenkins’ new ‘Knitalian’ restaurant. But here’s the catch: none of them are edible. Instead, Jenkins has knitted, crocheted, embroidered and sewed every single recipe, hand-crafting a feast of fiber art for her new exhibition at the Air Contemporary gallery in London, United Kingdom. The gallery has been re-modelled accordingly, fitted with traditional trattoria-style gingham tablecloths, rustic wall art and a giant gelato fridge. If it weren’t for a lack of…
He said: “What I do understand from experience, and I’ve seen this experience borne out under both Conservative and Labour governments, is that when you put in place arbitrary targets to cut welfare without a thought-through plan to do so sustainably and responsibly, the plans fall apart.” Spending on U.K. health and disability-related benefits has increased sharply since the Covid pandemic, with the bill for working-age disability benefits in England and Wales increasing from £14bn in 2020 to £25bn in 2026. Former Health Secretary Alan Milburn is leading a report into how to help the estimated one million young people…
A quiet tribute unfolded on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Thursday as visitors stopped beside Sir Patrick Stewart’s star, where flowers had been laid in memory of the British actor. His wax figure at Madame Tussauds Hollywood offered another reminder of his enduring screen presence. Stewart died at his Los Angeles home on Wednesday, aged 86, with his wife Sunny Ozell beside him, following a brief illness involving Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body dementia, according to his family. From the Shakespearean stage to the bridge of the Starship Enterprise, his career spanned generations. His portrayal of Captain Jean-Luc Picard…
Published on 30 October 2026 – 11:03 GMT+1 One of Italy’s busiest airports is set to close to air traffic for the entire month of November. Naples Airport will shut its doors to allow for extensive renovation work on its runway and connecting taxiways, which will shore up the long-term safety, reliability and operational continuity of the existing infrastructure. It will also include the replacement and modernisation of the airport’s visual aids lighting (AVL) systems, which include the runway and taxiway lighting and illuminated signalling systems, essential for guiding aircraft during take-off, landing and taxiing, especially in poor visibility. The…
Fake spider webs, witches’ hats flying over ceilings, skeletons waving or glowing pumpkins smiling at us. This is the scene we now find in shops, schools and shopping centres. It means we are getting close to one of the scariest nights of the year: “Halloween”. Although it is not a tradition of Portuguese origin, it is no surprise that on the night of 31 October a group of children in scary costumes knock on our door for the traditional “doçura ou travessura” – “trick or treat” in the English version. And although it is increasingly popular, Halloween is not the…
Fedorischev asked locals not to reveal what was struck, but independent Russian media channel Astra reported a fire at the local oil refinery, which produces jet fuel for the Russian army. Novokuibyshevsk oil refinery can produce about 8.8 million metric tons of oil per year, according to Russian oil company Rosneft. The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday that Kyiv had agreed to pause strikes on Russian oil refineries under pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump. The unofficial halt is expected, according to the report, to last until after the U.S. midterm elections on Nov. 3. Ukraine had paused drone strikes…