PHILIPPINE INFLATION could hit a fresh high for the year in November as persistent and emerging price pressures threaten to drive up consumer prices, economists said.

https://bworldonline.com/top-stories/2026/11/04/791501/inflation-could-peak-in-november/

The sidewalks along Main Street and from 50 East to 50 West on Vine Street were packed full of costumed characters of all ages that participated in Tooele City’s annual Downtown Trick or Treat event. Downtown merchants took part and handed out treats instead of tricks to the people that passed by. The free event took place Saturday, Oct. 31, […]The post Trick or Treat on Main Street brings Halloween fun downtown first appeared on Tooele Transcript Bulletin.

https://www.tooeleonline.com/articles/news/trick-or-treat-on-main-street-brings-halloween-fun-downtown/

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Police step up surveillance to manage Deepavali shopping rush in Erode

https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Coimbatore/police-step-up-surveillance-to-manage-deepavali-shopping-rush-in-erode/article71664783.ece

The biggest house-share icks are never cleaning up after cooking, a dirty bathroom and leaving dishes in the sink for days, according to research.

https://www.bedfordtoday.co.uk/read-this/brits-biggest-houseshare-icks-revealed-9330182

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“It’s been quite a journey, with plenty of highs, challenges, learning curves and lovely memories along the way.”

https://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/quite-a-journey-owner-bids-emotional-farewell-after-selling-fylde-coast-cafe-9330083

#lythamstannesexpress

The world woke up on Wednesday morning to control of the U.S. Congress shifting to Democrats in a clear rejection of President Donald Trump's turbulent second term.

https://globalnews.ca/news/12136245/midterm-election-results-canada/

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Taoiseach urged to 'immediately' end recruitment freeze for Donegal health services

https://www.donegaldaily.com/news/taoiseach-urged-to-immediately-end-recruitment-freeze-for-donegal-health-services-656656

Chief Washington Correspondent Jon Karl and Chief Global Affairs Correspondent Martha Raddatz break down the major factors that shaped the election, including the war in Iran.

https://abcnews.com/video/137841143/

Some criticism of curriculum reform risks focusing on proposals in isolation. The Minister’s statement sets out why the wider plan, teacher input and arrangements for implementation matter.

https://www.newsletter.co.uk/your-world/curriculum-2028-a-closer-look-at-the-case-for-reform-9329262

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As Armistice Day approaches, it is fitting to remember the remarkable life of the Reverend William Devine—a hero who offered spiritual, moral, and humanitarian support in the heat of battle while serving as a Chaplain in both World Wars.

https://www.newsletter.co.uk/your-world/reverend-william-devine-1887-1959-a-dual-war-chaplain-of-extraordinary-courage-9329263

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Why Belfast’s climate transition must be built on living wages, fair transit, and community wealth - not just environmental targets.For someone juggling rent, soaring utilities, and the day-to-day cost of living, "sustainability" sounds like a luxury, disconnected from reality. But it shouldn’t. Issues like fair pay, affordable transport, and lower bills are exactly how we build an economy that sustains people as well as the planet. Making this link clear gives everyday citizens a genuine stake in Belfast’s future, turning them from casual bystanders into active participants.

https://www.newsletter.co.uk/your-world/sustainability-is-about-people-not-just-carbon-9329267

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The Small Business Saturday Out And About initiative will travel to five locations around the UK, offering support and celebrating small businesses ahead of this year's campaign on December 5th.

https://www.newsletter.co.uk/must-read/small-business-saturday-tour-set-to-visit-cities-across-uk-ahead-of-annual-campaign-9329271

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Northern Ireland holidaymakers can escape the winter chill for 20°C sunshine just four hours from the UK

https://www.newsletter.co.uk/your-world/from-madeira-and-the-canary-islands-to-dubai-and-thailand-new-research-reveals-the-best-destinations-for-winter-sun-whatever-temperature-you-prefer-9329272

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The Small Business Saturday Out And About initiative will travel to five locations around the UK, offering support and celebrating small businesses ahead of this year's campaign on December 5th.

https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/must-read/small-business-saturday-tour-set-to-visit-cities-across-uk-ahead-of-annual-campaign-9329271

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An Armed Forces veteran with strong links to Louth has turned his hand to writing and released his debut novel – at the ripe age of 88.

https://www.lincolnshireworld.com/news/people/armed-forces-veteran-norman-releases-his-debut-novel-at-age-of-88-9329470

#horncastlenews

A global study of more than 2,000 compliance and risk professionals found organisations are adopting regulatory changes more quickly than a year ago, but fewer believe their compliance processes are effective, particularly as AI use accelerates.

https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/must-read/firms-speed-up-regulatory-change-but-confidence-falls-survey-reveals-9329480

#bexhillobserver

A Yorkshire man has been banned from approaching women he doesn't know or going within 100 metres of schools after a court heard evidence of sexually motivated behaviour.

https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/crime/man-banned-from-approaching-women-and-going-within-100-metres-of-schools-9329483

#pocklingtonpost

Sam Fender has teamed up with North Shields pupils to provide the soundtrack for this year’s iconic John Lewis Christmas advert.

https://www.northumberlandgazette.co.uk/news/people/sam-fender-and-north-shields-pupils-provide-soundtrack-for-john-lewis-christmas-advert-9329490

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US prosecutors moved on Tuesday to drop criminal charges against a Russian-born scientist at Harvard University accused of smuggling frog embryos into the United States after she argued the Trump administration had singled her out for prosecution.

https://nypost.com/2026/11/04/us-news/us-moves-to-drop-harvard-scientist-frog-embryo-smuggling-case/

Town hall meeting will be dominated by fallout from Labour-Green split

https://www.thestar.co.uk/news/politics/council/sheffield-council-zionism-row-between-greens-and-labour-set-for-confrontation-at-key-meeting-9329503

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NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 4 – Hackers who stole a record $6.3bn (£4.7bn) from Binance used fake job interviews and a compromised internal AI tool, the firm has revealed. Initial findings…

https://capitalfm.africa/binance-says-fake-job-interviews-used-as-part-of-6-3bn-crypto-hack/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed-main

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Bodies of two more trekkers, who were part of a group of eight that went missing six days ago on the Kedartal route, were recovered on Wednesday, officials said

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national//article71665110.ece

The incident, which took place in the early hours of October 28, came to light after the family returned from Kodagu district

https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/bangalore/1980-moscow-olympics-gold-medal-stolen-from-home-of-hockey-star-mm-somaya-in-bengaluru/article71665209.ece

While the changes unveiled by the deputy premier last month have spooked major unions, ‘red unions’ say they don’t go far enough.

https://www.theage.com.au/national/queensland/red-unions-push-for-industrial-relations-bill-to-go-further-20261104-p61b18.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national

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Searches at locations in cities, including Kochi, Kozhikode and Chennai, linked to R. Premkumar, founding member and de facto chairman and managing director of BLM, and some others

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/ed-raids-11-locations-in-keralam-tamil-nadu-over-alleged-money-laundering-linked-to-blm-cooperative-society/article71664144.ece

The courts service has warned that without extra funding the system will struggle to cope with a “sustained increase in serious and complex criminal business”.

https://www.scotsman.com/news/politics/snp-under-pressure-to-boost-courts-service-funding-amid-case-waits-and-prison-pressures-warning-9328489

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The reparations debate risks diverting attention from modern slavery and ignores the Royal Navy’s historic efforts to free enslaved people

https://www.scotsman.com/news/opinion/columnists/reparations-for-slavery-why-britain-has-already-paid-its-dues-in-blood-and-treasure-9326611

#thescotsman

Plan to turn Scotland’s women’s football team into a leading force in the international game within a decade is a step in the right direction

https://www.scotsman.com/news/opinion/columnists/why-a-145-year-old-scottish-footballing-world-first-should-inspire-the-nation-today-9328156

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The Jana Sena president thanks voters and says the strong support for his party is especially valuable

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/civic-poll-verdict-describes-coalition-governments-rule-says-pawan-kalyan/article71662414.ece

An estimated 70% turnout of voters at 11,869 polling stations was recorded by the end of the day

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/rajasthan/rajasthan-villagers-cast-votes-for-phase-three-of-rural-polls-amid-boycott/article71661502.ece

The Nasdaq-listed SaaS company also reported stronger operating margins, growth in high-value customers and improved momentum in its Employee Experience business

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/info-tech/freshworks-hits-1-billion-arr-ahead-of-2026-target-reports-18-million-q3-profit/article71664133.ece

Seime vykstant diskusijoms dėl 2027 metų valstybės biudžeto projekto, svarstoma galimybė kai kurių paramos šeimoms priemonių įgyvendinimą atidėti, o joms numatytas lėšas nukreipti į kitas sritis, teigia parlamento pirmininkas Juozas Olekas. „Kitas (biudžeto – ELTA) iššūkis, kuris buvo kažkuriuo metu pražiūrėtas, – demografinių problemų sprendimas, paramos šeimai paketas. Dabar diskusijose sakome, kad gal vienas ar […]The post Svarstoma galimybė dalį biudžete numatytų paramos šeimoms priemonių atidėti appeared first on Sekunde.lt.

https://sekunde.lt/svarstoma-galimybe-dali-biudzete-numatytu-paramos-seimoms-priemoniu-atideti/

#Sekunde

As Speaker, Mr. Jeffries, representing a New York ​City congressional district, would preside over a majority that will be sworn in the first week of January, taking the reins from Republicans ⁠who controlled the House for the past four years

https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/hakeem-jeffries-poised-to-become-first-black-speaker-of-us-house-of-representatives/article71664413.ece

Satheesan says former Governor’s recommendation was made without following due procedure and that the latter should have consulted the State government before making such a move with the President

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/keralam-cm-flays-ex-governor-arlekar-over-recommendation-to-remove-psc-chief-justifies-ias-reshuffle/article71664373.ece

All 435 seats in the House of Representatives, 35 of the 100 Senate seats, and governorships in 36 States went for election, with about 210 million people registered to vote.

https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/us-mid-term-election-poll-results-2026-full-list-of-winners/article71663723.ece

An APK teardown of the latest YouTube app has uncovered a mysterious project called Tamba, complete with custom branding, private messaging, followers, and group chats, hinting at a possible new social network from Google.

https://www.digitaltrends.com/phones/youtube-might-get-its-own-social-network-since-shorts-wasnt-addictive-enough/

#digitaltrends

Dennis McKenna sexually abused 29 students at St Andrew’s Hostel in Katanning the 1970s and 80s while he was the warden.

https://www.watoday.com.au/national/western-australia/katanning-hostel-warden-who-abused-dozens-of-boys-to-be-released-from-jail-20261104-p61bef.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national_western-australia

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Pressure is mounting on the treasurer to find savings in the budget after the Reserve Bank hiked rates to an 18-year high.

https://www.watoday.com.au/national/treasurer-faces-mounting-pressure-after-record-rate-rise-20261104-p61bhd.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national

#watoday

The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) said on Wednesday that more Filipino students will be able to access…

https://bworldonline.com/the-nation/2026/11/04/791385/foreign-universities-to-establish-phl-campuses/

#bworldonline

Tom Papley has failed a roadside drug test after being pulled over by NSW Police. He was also allegedly caught driving on a suspended licence.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/sport/afl/swans-star-tom-papley-fails-roadside-drug-test-20261104-p61bhm.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_afl

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What happens if a morning bird spends the night with a night owl? Experts have thoughts.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/lifestyle/health-and-wellness/should-you-always-go-to-sleep-at-the-same-time-as-your-partner-20261104-p6174z.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_lifestyle

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Leeds-based businesses including Jasper and The Swine at Bistro have rallied in support of newly launched The Rotisserie Club after a PETA stunt outside the business on opening day.

https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/people/businesses-rally-to-support-the-rotisserie-club-after-peta-stunt-on-opening-week-9328955

#yorkshirepost

Several key races – particularly in the Senate – were at the heart of this emphatic win. We track which seats were flipped and retained – and which are still in play.

https://www.theage.com.au/world/north-america/here-s-where-all-the-key-midterm-races-stand-20261104-p61b61.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed