British Jews more likely to identify as Zionist since 7 October attacks, research finds
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British Jews more likely to identify as Zionist since 7 October attacks, research finds

Percentage who feel ‘very emotionally attached to Israel’ rose to 51% in June 2025, up 13 points from before Gaza warBritish Jews have become more likely to identify as Zionist, consider emigrating to Israel, and feel a close attachment to the country since the 7 October attacks, research has found.A study from the Institute for Jewish Policy Research (JPR) titled “October 8 Jews: The Impact of Oc...

Rowan Atkinson to bring Mr Bean, Blackadder and more to West End in new show
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Rowan Atkinson to bring Mr Bean, Blackadder and more to West End in new show

The actor will perform famous TV sketches – as well as new material created with Richard Curtis, Ben Elton and Howard Goodall – in Rowan Live, which opens in FebruaryRowan Atkinson will return to the stage next year to play Blackadder, Mr Bean and other comic characters from across his career in a West End show, Rowan Live. The production, which will have a short run of 30 performances, is to feat...

BT to buy broadband supplier TalkTalk, saving 900 jobs
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BT to buy broadband supplier TalkTalk, saving 900 jobs

UK’s fourth-biggest broadband provider has been seeking a buyer for several yearsBusiness live – latest updatesBT has agreed to buy broadband supplier TalkTalk out of administration in a rescue deal that saves 900 jobs.The company said it had struck a deal to acquire TalkTalk and its wholesale business PlatformX Communications on a debt-free basis, in a move that is expected to cost it £400m. Cont...

NASA spacecraft gains 3.5 km/s speed from Earth’s gravity assist without major engine burn

NASA spacecraft gains 3.5 km/s speed from Earth’s gravity assist without major engine burn

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On September 28, 2026, Juice, the Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer, accomplished a successful gravity assist flyby of Earth. This maneuver was pivotal in adjusting the spacecraft's trajectory and significantly boosting its speed without the need for extensive engine thrust. Throughout its mission, Juice has strategically employed gravity assists, effectively conserving fuel.

Rare 1982 Atari game found in box donated to Texas Goodwill sold for $10,590

Rare 1982 Atari game found in box donated to Texas Goodwill sold for $10,590

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A rare 1982 Atari 2600 game found among donated video games at a Texas Goodwill store sold for $10,590.79 in 2021. Goodwill said only 13 known copies of Air Raid existed at the time. The game was spotted by an employee, who confirmed its rarity with his father before the seven-day auction drew 34 bids.

Spain’s Sánchez to hold press conference amid speculation over early election – Europe live

Spain’s Sánchez to hold press conference amid speculation over early election – Europe live

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PM may call a vote to address national housing crisis after parliament rejected two of his government’s emergency relief measuresSpain’s prime minister Pedro Sánchez is about to hold a press conference shortly amid speculations he is about to call a snap election to address a national housing crisis, after parliament rejected two of his government’s emergency relief measures on Friday.The vote pro...

Abby Choi’s HK$72m flat was never meant as a gift to former in-laws, court told

Abby Choi’s HK$72m flat was never meant as a gift to former in-laws, court told

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The mother of slain Hong Kong socialite Abby Choi Tin-fung has accused her former in-laws of living off her family’s wealth, stating that her daughter never intended to gift them a HK$72 million (US$9.2 million) flat she had bought for her children. Cheung Yin-fa on Monday recounted how her family maintained an amicable relationship with her former son-in-law, Alex Kwong Kong-chi, and his family a...

Abby Choi’s mother tells court former in-laws lived off socialite’s family wealth

Abby Choi’s mother tells court former in-laws lived off socialite’s family wealth

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The mother of slain Hong Kong socialite Abby Choi Tin-fung has accused her former in-laws of living off her family’s wealth without contributing anything to her grandchildren. Cheung Yin-fa testified in the High Court on Monday about the relationship between her daughter, ex-son-in-law Alex Kwong Kong-chi, and his family in the years leading up to the influencer’s slaying in February 2023. Kwong, ...

Kai Tak Hospital starts first phase of operations, treats 350 patients on day 1

Kai Tak Hospital starts first phase of operations, treats 350 patients on day 1

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Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Hospital launched its first phase of operations, treating nearly 350 patients at its family medicine centre on Monday, with the daily number projected to reach 1,800 by the end of the year. While patients welcomed the service, lawmakers called for more frequent feeder transport and better publicity surrounding transit options. Positioned to become Hong Kong’s largest public hos...

Kai Tak Hospital starts first phase of operations, treats 300 patients on day 1

Kai Tak Hospital starts first phase of operations, treats 300 patients on day 1

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Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Hospital launched its first phase of operations, treating nearly 300 patients at its family medicine centre on Monday morning, with the daily number projected to reach 1,800 by the end of the year. While some patients expressed satisfaction about the service, lawmakers called for more frequent connecting transport services and better publicity on transit options. Positioned to ...

Australia experiences second hottest September on record as El Niño and climate crisis combine

Australia experiences second hottest September on record as El Niño and climate crisis combine

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Alpine areas also experience record-breaking heat with snow depth recorded at zero in Kosciuszko national parkGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralia had its second hottest September on record last month as global heating and a strengthening El Niño combined to break a string of heat records around the country.Bureau of Meteorology data showed the minimum night-time te...

Why ordinary investors struggle to buy into the robotics boom

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Most of the companies building the robots of the future are still private, leaving ordinary investors with limited options such as Tesla, diversified industrial groups or new vehicles like RoboStrategy, a Nasdaq-listed fund whose shares trade at more than twice the value of its assets.

Antarctica’s 2 native flowering plants responded differently to 7 years of warming

Antarctica’s 2 native flowering plants responded differently to 7 years of warming

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Research on King George Island examined how two native Antarctic plants responded to long-term warming. Antarctic hairgrass displayed reduced hydraulic conductivity and photosynthesis compared to those in natural conditions. In contrast, Antarctic pearlwort increased both its hydraulic conductivity and photosynthetic capacity. This study provided insights into contrasting adaptive strategies of th...