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Decisions made by governments and major institutions can shape international relations, travel and economic conditions. This topic brings together those developments and their consequences for people across the region.

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JONATHAN BROCKLEBANK: The SNP stole a generation’s dreams with a scandalous postcode lottery…yet they won’t say sorry

  • Scotland’s 2020 grading system lowered many pupils’ estimated results.
  • Erin Bleakley says the grades derailed her veterinary ambitions.
  • The article argues school histories shaped pupils’ outcomes.

The article says a 2020 Scottish grading policy unfairly lowered the results of pupils whose schools had historically weaker performance, disrupting students’ plans and undermining confidence. It focuses on Erin Bleakley, who hoped to study veterinary medicine, and argues that the Scottish Government has not properly apologised for…

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Rivian’s R2 is officially its best-selling vehicle

  • R2 outsold Rivian’s other vehicles by volume in Q3.
  • Rivian revenue rose 38 per cent to $2.155 billion.
  • Software profits and Volkswagen licensing helped support the business.

Rivian says its R2 became its best-selling vehicle by volume in the third quarter of 2026, overtaking the R1T, R1S and electric delivery van. The milestone suggests the new model is starting to fulfil its role as a higher-volume, more affordable vehicle, as Rivian expands production. The company…

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Star Trek and X-Men Icon Patrick Stewart Dies at 86

  • Patrick Stewart has died aged 86.
  • His career spanned more than 60 years.
  • He became an icon as Picard and Professor X.

Patrick Stewart, the award-winning actor best known as Captain Jean-Luc Picard in Star Trek and Professor Charles Xavier in the X-Men films, has died aged 86. His family said he died at home in Los Angeles, cared for by his wife, Sunny, after living with Alzheimer’s disease and…

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Tribute Concert For Former MANOWAR Guitarist ROSS ‘THE BOSS’ FRIEDMAN To Be Held In January 2027 In Brooklyn, New York

  • Ross the Boss will be honoured at a Brooklyn concert on 9 January 2027.
  • Members of his bands and special guests are expected to perform.
  • Friedman died aged 72 after being diagnosed with ALS.

A tribute concert for Ross “The Boss” Friedman will take place on 9 January 2027 at The Meadows in Brooklyn, New York. Members of the Ross the Boss band, the Dictators and the Spinatr as will perform, with special guests also expected; the event is described as a…

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Polymarket Halted International Trading After Hackers Drained Accounts

  • A breach at a UK vendor affected Polymarket’s international platform.
  • About 700 users may have lost $2.7 million.
  • Polymarket says affected traders will be refunded.

Polymarket halted trading on its international platform while investigating a breach at a UK-based third-party vendor. The incident matters because traders’ accounts were drained, though the company said it would refund those affected and that its US platform was not impacted. Blockchain analytics firm Bubblemaps estimated that about…

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Marcus Theatres Boss Calls On Studios To Delay Home Release Promos During Theatrical Window

  • Greg Marcus wants studios to delay home-viewing promotions during cinema runs.
  • He says rental demand may be similar from week two to week eight.
  • Younger audiences are returning, but Marcus wants more adults back too.

Marcus Theatres chief Greg Marcus is urging film studios to delay promotions that tell audiences a film is available to watch at home while it is still in cinemas. He argues such messages can make viewers think a film has moved online unusually quickly, encouraging them to wait…

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2026 Q3 Record Label Market Share: UMG Rebounds, Columbia Climbs 

  • UMG’s share rose to 35.23%.
  • Columbia overtook Warner Records for fourth place.
  • Atlantic Music Group grew to 8.52%.

Universal Music Group (UMG) regained ground in the US recorded music market in the first three quarters of 2026, while Columbia Records climbed to fourth place. The shifts came as major labels reorganised and consolidated divisions, making comparisons with previous periods less straightforward. UMG held a 35.23% share,…

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Washington state secretary of state fires back at DOJ over noncitizen voter claim: ‘Profoundly disappointing’

  • Federal prosecutors asked Washington to set aside ballots linked to more than 400 alleged noncitizens.
  • Hobbs said an initial review found citizens and people without active registrations on the list.
  • He asked for individual proof before officials take action against any voter’s ballot.

Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs has rejected a US Justice Department request to set aside ballots from more than 400 people federal prosecutors allege are noncitizens. Prosecutors said the people appeared to be illegally registered and asked the state to keep any ballots they cast separate until…

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Musicians Who Are Cat Lovers: Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran & More

  • Musicians celebrate National Cat Day with their pets.
  • Bieber’s cats have nearly 300,000 Instagram followers.
  • Cats feature in stars’ songs, social accounts and album art.

The article celebrates musicians who keep cats, marking National Cat Day in the United States on 29 October. It describes how some stars feature their pets in songs and on social media, while others support animal shelters or adopt cats. Taylor Swift has referenced cats in “Gorgeous” and…

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Ministry and Peter Hook Contribute to Captain Beyond Tribute Album Thousand Days of Yesterdays

  • Ministry and Peter Hook join the Captain Beyond tribute.
  • The album covers the band’s 1972 debut.
  • It is due out on 20 November.

Ministry and former New Order bassist Peter Hook will contribute versions of “Dancing Madly Backwards (On A Sea of Air)” to a new Captain Beyond tribute album, Thousand Days of Yesterday. The release celebrates the band’s 1972 debut, a blend of hard rock and progressive rock, by covering…

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