How oil-rich Alberta’s economy might fare if it broke away from Canada
Albertans vote this month on staying in Canada or moving ahead to a binding independence referendum. Source: BBC News
Month: October 2026
The wildlife winners set to appear on your banknotes revealed
The decision comes after nearly half a million people voted on a shortlist of 18 creatures. Source: BBC News
Hedgehog among four animals chosen to feature on new banknotes
The decision comes after nearly half a million people voted on a shortlist of 18 creatures. Source: BBC News
‘Stop throwing shade’ – the woman trying to stop firms leaving the UK
British people need more incentives to invest in big firms listed in the UK, Dame Julia Hoggett, boss of the…
Spanish pensioner whose eviction sparked nationwide protests dies, union says
Maricarmen Abascal, 87, was forcibly removed on a stretcher from her apartment of more than 70 years in September. Source:…
OpenAI says teen ChatGPT use limited but research finds it an ‘unacceptable risk’
The research found that important guardrails for teens using ChatGPT often failed. Source: BBC News
Israelis mourn 7 October attack victims three years after deadly Hamas raid
Memorial events have taken place in Israel on the third anniversary of the Hamas-led attack that sparked the devastating Gaza…
Boots sold in £7bn deal to Canadian billionaire family
The sale of the High Street chain was announced on Wednesday. Source: BBC News
Trump to speak to Putin about plague lab worker’s death in Russia
Fears that the death may have been caused by pneumonic plague has prompted calls for more transparency from Russia. Source:…
Ex-bankers jailed for rigging rates have convictions quashed
Jay Merchant, Jonathan Mathew, Philippe Moryoussef, Alex Pabon, Colin Bermingham had their convictions overturned by the Court of Appeal. Source:…