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Ryanair will dispute passenger’s claim he was sucked out of window
Ryanair disputes a passenger’s account that he was partially sucked out of a window during a July flight incident, with CEO Michael O’Leary saying the man was sucked toward the window but did not exit the aircraft.
Oyo Parent Prism Halves IPO Size, Leaving More Debt to Be Repaid From Cash Flow
Oyo parent Prism halved its IPO target to INR 33.5 billion from INR 66.5 billion, citing improved cash generation and a stronger balance sheet reducing funding needs.
‘No one disrespects Our Lady’: fears for Brazil’s patron saint grip country ahead of election
Brazil’s patron saint, Our Lady of Aparecida, has become a central issue in the country’s closely contested presidential election, with concerns about her status potentially influencing voter behavior.
The Rev Ian Gregory obituary
Rev Ian Gregory, a former journalist and church minister who launched the 1980s Polite Society campaign, has died aged 93. He was known for his radical Christian ministry and advocacy for courtesy.
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UK consumer confidence falls at fastest rate since Brexit vote as cost of living bites
UK consumer confidence dropped 11 percentage points in October to -24, marking the steepest decline since the 2016 Brexit vote amid rising cost-of-living pressures and Middle East conflict impacts.
Retail sales in Great Britain fall as struggling households cut back
Retail sales in Great Britain fell 0.4% in September, steeper than expected, as consumer confidence drops sharply and households reduce spending ahead of the holiday season.
Boom in weight-loss drugs could lead to drop in beer sales, Heineken warns British pubs
Heineken warns UK pubs that weight-loss drug GLP-1 popularity could reduce beer sales by decreasing alcohol consumption desire among users.
Sudan hospitals deliberately targeted in el-Fasher by RSF fighters, BBC finds
A BBC investigation found evidence that Sudanese paramilitary fighters systematically destroyed el-Fasher’s healthcare system during their siege and takeover of the Darfur city, identifying at least 43 separate attacks on hospitals between May 2024 and October 2025.
Venezuelans demand elections in first national protest in nearly two years
Thousands of Venezuelans protested in multiple cities demanding free elections and political reforms, marking the first nationwide opposition demonstration in nearly two years.
EU leaders to press Burnham to pay more towards Ukraine’s defence
EU leaders will pressure British Prime Minister Andy Burnham at a Brussels summit to increase UK funding for Ukraine’s defence in 2027, as the nation faces a €70 billion shortfall.
Are global oil reserves sufficient to withstand renewed US-Iran war?
Oil prices climb as attacks on tankers near the Strait of Hormuz intensify amid US-Israel conflict with Iran, while global emergency reserves sit at their lowest levels in decades.
Severe flooding in eastern Spain, while UK hit by first named storm of winter
Storm Adam caused severe flooding in eastern Spain earlier this week, affecting approximately 850,000 people across multiple municipalities. Meanwhile, the UK faces its first named storm of winter with additional systems expected to bring damaging winds and heavy rain.
Europe’s heat claims 50,000 lives. Climate change blamed for two-thirds of deaths
Over 50,000 heat-related deaths occurred across Europe this summer, with research attributing approximately 71% to human-caused climate change, according to a new study.
Macron to meet student groups: Where are France’s protests heading?
French President Macron meets with high school student representatives as nationwide protests over education system funding and reform continue, with authorities preparing increased police presence for weekend demonstrations.
After nearly 6 years, ex-Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi’s son hears her voice
After nearly six years in detention following a 2021 military coup, Aung San Suu Kyi spoke with her son by phone Thursday, their first direct conversation since her arrest. The Nobel laureate is being held near Myanmar’s capital with restricted access to information and media.
Hacking attempts rise after flaws found in program affecting 70 percent of websites
Security flaws discovered in PHP, a programming language powering roughly 70 percent of websites globally, have prompted urgent patching efforts from governments and corporations across multiple continents.