40 m. ago Australia news live: extreme weather warnings as Sydney forecast to hit hottest ever October day; US company bids to buy Rex

BoM warning of 39C would surpass 38.2C October record from 2004. Follow today’s news liveOctober heat records broken across Australia as Sydney braces for temperatures way above the normGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastBrittany Higgins has dropped her appeal against the Western Australia supreme court decision that she defamed Linda Reynolds in a series of social media posts, according to reports.In August the state supreme court judge Paul Tottle ruled that the former defence minister’s reputation was damaged by a 2022 social media post from David Sharaz, which Higgins responded to, and an Instagram story published by Higgins in July 2023. Continue reading...

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10 h. ago Asda announces new child 'rule' in 205 stores on October 31 for the whole day

Shoppers have been given notice about the upcoming plans at the supermarket chain

Politics

4 d. ago Maga is painting Saturday’s protests as violent treason. Prove them wrong | Judith Levine

Trump allies would love an excuse to step up their crackdown. Nonviolence, both disciplined and open-hearted, must define the day“They have a ‘Hate America’ rally that’s scheduled for October 18 on the National Mall,” the House speaker, Mike Johnson, said on Fox News on Friday. “It’s all the pro-Hamas wing and, you know, the antifa people. They’re all coming out.”The Republican Minnesota congressman Tom Emmer said the party’s “terrorist wing” was holding the “Hate America” rally. “Democrats want to keep the government shut down to show all those people that are going to come here and express their hatred towards this country that they’re fighting President Trump,” said the House majority leader, Steve Scalise. The transportation secretary, Sean Duffy, embellished the story on Fox, referring to the demonstrations’ “paid protesters” and adding: “It begs the question who’s funding it.” Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Pride as West Lothian MSP celebrates late colleague's passion for cancer campaign at Holyrood

Wear it Pink Day will officially take place on Friday, October 24

Politics

5 d. ago Food brand with over 115 UK venues opening new restaurant this week

The UK's favourite noodle bar is opening the doors to its new store in South Yorkshire's shopping centre Meadowhall at 11am on October 17, with a huge opening day event

Society

8 d. ago People are only just realising 'truth' behind common misconceptions

Today (13 October) is International Sceptics Day and that means we're on the case to debunk some common misconceptions that most of take as gospel - including a huge myth about rats

Politics

1 week ago POLL OF THE DAY: Should NHS staff who downplay October 7 Hamas atrocities be sacked?

In light of several recent posts, we are asking Mail readers whether they think that NHS staff who similarly downplay the atrocities committed by Hamas on October 7 should be sacked?

Politics

1 week ago Inside the multimillion pound Distillers One of One auction 2025

The 2025 Distillers One of One charity auction took place on 10 October and was a fun-filled day of big money bids, finds Rosalind Erskine.

Economics

1 week ago US man linked to Wieambilla shooters strikes plea deal with prosecutors

Donald Day Jr will have charges relating to allegedly threatening FBI agents and other officials dropped under dealFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA US man linked to those behind the deadly Wieambilla attack that left six people dead – including two Queensland police officers – has agreed to a watered-down plea deal.Arizona-based Donald Day Jr will face court on 21 October after striking the plea deal with US prosecutors. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Disney is increasing prices at all its parks. Here are the new rates to visit Mickey Mouse

Starting after October 2026, Disney World single-day tickets will average $5 more, as annual pass prices will also increase

Politics

1 week ago Scotland's bookshops hailed as haven for young and old amid mental health crisis

Scots are being urged to celebrate their high street stores ahead of national Bookshop Day on Saturday, October 11.

Events

2 w. ago Amazon Prime Big Deal Days beauty deals 2025: Olaplex, Medik8, Elemis, Shark and more

Cult beauty buys that won’t cost an arm... or a leg

Politics

2 w. ago I can't believe Dyson's Airwrap i.d. hair styling tool is in Amazon's Big Deal Days sale

Dyson's Airwrap i.d. hair styling tool is available for well under £400 for a limited time in the Amazon Prime Big Deal Days sale

Economics

2 w. ago Amazon's October Prime Day is the best time to stock up on household essentials

Amazon Prime Big Deal Days is the perfect time for Britons stock up on household essentials and save on cleaning products.

Politics

2 w. ago Amazon Prime Big Deal Days: The 20 best deals in the big October sale

The bargain bonanza wraps up on October 8

Economics

2 w. ago Run, don’t walk! Dyson's cult hair styling tool is in Amazon's Big Deal Days sale

Dyson's Airwrap i.d. hair styling tool is available for well under £400 for a limited time in the Amazon Prime Big Deal Days sale

Economics

2 w. ago The top 15 deals on laptops, headphone, devices and more to shop now in Amazon's October Prime Day sale

Get ready to unlock unmissable savings on must-have tech during the Amazon October Prime Day sale , with deals to be had across a huge array of the site's devices.

Economics

2 w. ago Amazon Prime Big Deal Days coffee machine deals 2025: De'Longhi, Lavazza, Nespresso and more

From bean-to-cup brilliance to nifty pod machines, Amazon’s October sale is brewing up some seriously hot coffee deals

Politics

2 w. ago My favourite books are in Amazon’s Big Deal Days sale: Top picks to read before the end of 2025

Whatever your literary catnip may be, it’s time to add steamy, intellectual or spooky books to your winter reading stack

Economics

2 w. ago Israel stands in silence to remember its darkest day: Nation mourns on the second anniversary of October 7 with people gathering to remember those killed and the hostages still held in Gaza

Across southern communities and in Tel Aviv, citizens held memorials at border towns and at the Nova festival site.

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