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Preppers used to be ridiculed – but we’re all stockpiling now | Zoe Williams
The UK government is asking households to keep three days’ worth of food and water for emergencies, advice the writer sees as reasonable given how often wars and other shocks disrupt supplies. But she questions whether household stockpiles can offer meaningful protection without a wider public plan for emergencies. The article notes that Britain has…
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Alito considered retiring but says he remains committed to the Supreme Court
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito says he considered retiring earlier this year, but decided to remain on the court because he believes he can still contribute to the Constitution and the country. The 76-year-old said politics did not shape his decision, rejecting speculation that he might leave to give President Donald Trump an opportunity to…
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‘Antifa mob’ smashes up Portland fine dining restaurant after staff served white supremacists for brunch
Portland police responded twice on Sunday after protesters confronted diners and staff at Clarklewis, an LGBTQ+-owned restaurant. A group of demonstrators returned about 20 minutes after officers first left and broke at least one window; officials have not identified suspects or confirmed who caused the damage. The private brunch group was reportedly linked by activists…
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Former Republican Speaker Dennis Hastert dies aged 84 in Illinois home
Former US House Speaker Dennis Hastert has died aged 84 at his Illinois home. The county coroner said he died of natural causes over the weekend; his death brings renewed attention to a political career that ended in prison after he admitted abusing teenage boys he coached before entering politics. Hastert represented Illinois in Congress…
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Indian man accused of leading international child exploitation ring goes on trial in Paris
A 29-year-old Indian man has gone on trial in Paris, accused of leading an online neo-Nazi child exploitation ring that targeted girls in several countries, including Britain and the United States. Prosecutors allege members coerced minors into sexual acts and self-harm; the case highlights how social media and messaging platforms were used to exploit vulnerable…
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Saudi aircraft support Yemen government offensive against Houthi-held territory
Yemen’s government has launched an offensive to retake territory held by the Houthis, with support from Saudi-led coalition air strikes. The campaign matters beyond Yemen because recent Houthi advances near the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandab shipping route, alongside disruption to Saudi oil infrastructure, have added pressure to energy supplies during the wider Middle East…
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Ronaldo’s break with Portugal is sad, fitting, and long overdue | Jonathan Wilson
Cristiano Ronaldo’s international career with Portugal has ended following a disagreement with new coach Jorge Jesus over team selection. Ronaldo had agreed not to start against Norway but was not brought on as a substitute despite the competitive nature of the match, leading him to leave the squad. The columnist argues this separation is ultimately…
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Sainsbury’s and Morrisons explored merger talks before discussions ended
Sainsbury’s and Morrisons held exploratory merger talks this year to create one of Britain’s biggest supermarket chains, though the companies are no longer in active discussions. The proposed deal would have created a business with a 23.6% market share, making it the second-largest supermarket group behind Tesco, and would have represented the biggest shake-up for…
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England Covid infections more than double as XFG variant spreads
England is experiencing a surge in COVID-19 infections, with cases more than doubling in the past month and hospital admissions rising five-fold. The outbreak is driven by the XFG variant, also known as ‘Stratus’, which originated in South East Asia and has been spreading across Europe and North America since late 2025. Whilst seasonal increases…
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Marco Rubio says Russia plague could ‘quickly spread’ and is ’cause for focus’ as fears of outbreak mount
The United States is closely monitoring a suspected pneumonic plague outbreak in Russia following the death of a young scientist at a research institute in Siberia. Darya Shipilova, 28, a laboratory assistant at the Irkutsk Anti-Plague Institute, died on 2 October after reportedly dropping a vial of live plague bacterium at the facility last week.…