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Netflix Renews Indian Reality Breakout ‘Lock Upp’ For Second Season

  • Netflix has renewed *Lock Upp* for a second season.
  • Season 1 reached number one within two days.
  • Riteish Deshmukh and Farah Khan will return as hosts.

Netflix has commissioned a second season of Indian reality series *Lock Upp: Sach Yaa Sazaa* after its first season became a breakout hit on the platform. The show brings Indian celebrities together in a jail setting to compete in challenges, while discussing their public image and confronting stories…

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Best Mattresses for Kids (2026): Saatva, Birch, Helix, and More

  • The guide compares children’s mattresses tested by a toddler.
  • Birch stands out for its flippable design and supportive edges.
  • Bear Cub and Helix offer different features and configurations.

The article reviews mattresses intended for children, based on several months of toddler testing. It focuses on practical factors such as comfort, ease of climbing into bed, sleep, edge support and how well each mattress might cope with children’s activity, helping parents compare options for a first “big…

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Sydney runway near misses prompt safety probes and staffing scrutiny

  • Four near-miss collisions at Sydney Airport between July–August investigated for safety lapses
  • Air traffic controller fatigue and staffing shortages identified as key concerns
  • Controllers legally entitled to unlimited sick leave if unwell, exacerbating roster gaps

Sydney Airport experienced four near-miss incidents between July and August where aircraft came dangerously close to colliding on runways, prompting federal investigations into air traffic control operations. Despite these serious safety concerns, Transport Minister Catherine King stated the airport remains safe for travellers, whilst the country's transport watchdog…

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State pension double lock due in 2030 may erode pensioners’ spending power

  • Triple lock due to be replaced by a less generous double lock in 2030.
  • The change could reduce future pension growth and spending power.
  • Article advises reviewing finances and building private retirement savings.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham said the triple lock on the state pension would be replaced in 2030 by a “double lock”, which would raise payments by whichever is higher: inflation or 2.5 per cent. The change matters because millions of pensioners rely on the state pension for much…

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US troops end a two-decade military presence in Iraq

  • Final US troops are leaving Iraq after more than two decades.
  • Experts warn the move could strengthen Iran’s influence.
  • The invasion and ensuing conflicts caused extensive loss of life.

The final American troops are leaving their remaining bases in Iraq, ending a military presence that began with the US-led invasion in 2003. The withdrawal follows an earlier departure in 2011 and a return to help Iraqi forces defeat Islamic State from 2014 to 2017; security experts warn…

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Margate pensioner’s water bill rose fourfold after meter work

  • Brenda's water bill quadrupled to £403 after meter stopcock replacement, with no leak found on her property
  • She now recycles all household water to reduce usage during ongoing billing disputes with Southern Water
  • The issue reflects widespread customer complaints about water company billing practices and poor service

Brenda Bird, an 83-year-old resident of Margate, Kent, saw her water bill from Southern Water increase more than fourfold from £100 to £403 in January 2026, following the replacement of stopcocks on her meter the previous August. Despite having lived in her home for 45 years with consistent…

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UK-linked energy and food fortunes outpace other billionaires since 2022

  • UK energy and food billionaires' wealth grew four to three times faster than peers since 2022
  • Rising essential costs from geopolitical crises enriched business owners whilst households struggled
  • Examples include Perrodo (+£3bn) and Boparan (+£2bn) tripling wealth

Analysis has revealed that billionaire families with fortunes in energy and food production have amassed vastly more wealth since 2022, when Russia's invasion of Ukraine triggered a global cost of living crisis. Their wealth has grown four times faster for energy sectors and three times faster for food…

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UK’s 10-year bond yield hits 5.38%, highest since 1999

  • Ten-year gilts sold at a 5.38 per cent yield, the highest since 1999.
  • Higher debt interest could squeeze other public spending.
  • Market concerns include inflation, oil prices and government borrowing plans.

The UK sold £4.25 billion of ten-year government bonds at an average yield of 5.38 per cent, the highest since September 1999. Higher borrowing costs add to the pressure on the government ahead of next month’s Budget, as more public money will go towards interest payments and less…

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Woman found dead below Alderney cliffs as man arrested on suspicion of murder

  • Mother of two found dead at cliffs on tiny Channel Island; man arrested for murder
  • First murder on Alderney in 30 years; community shocked by incident
  • Police not seeking other suspects; family privacy being respected

A 34-year-old mother of two, Hannah Benfield, has been found dead at the base of cliffs on Alderney, a Channel Island, and a 44-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder. This marks the first suspected murder on the island in 30 years, shocking the close-knit community…

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Indian judge reassures child abuse survivor her attacker faces life imprisonment

  • Indian judge's compassionate letter to child abuse survivor promises lifelong imprisonment for abuser
  • Over 69,000 child sexual abuse cases recorded in India in 2024
  • Most abusers are known to victims; many incidents go unreported

An Indian trial court judge has written a compassionate and emotionally moving letter to a 10-year-old child sexual abuse survivor, promising that her abuser would remain imprisoned for life. Judge Rajani Ranga's letter, which praised the child as "the bravest little girl" and assured her that the convict…

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