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Chess: English prodigies have proud record of giantkilling across the generations

From Jonathan Penrose to Bodhana Sivanandan, young talents have specialised in defeating established stars Nearly half a century ago, at Brighton 1977, the 10-time British champion Jonathan Penrose faced a 12-year-old boy, Nigel Short, in round three of the national title contest. David Bronstein, watching that game, compared the winner’s rook infiltration via the fifth rank after move 40 to José Capablanca’s strategy against Aron Nimzowitsch at New York 1927.

Responsible or panicked? Meet the people around the world already preparing for crisis

Meet the people around the world already preparing for crisis. Filter straws to a disposable toilet - people in the US, Japan, Sweden and Netherlands on what's in their emergency stashes.

History preserved as training base for generations of soldiers rebuilt

Almost $850 million will be spent upgrading the base where more than 300,000 Australian Army recruits have done their basic training.

Achiuwa bags 24 points as Kings fall to Pelicans

D’Tigers forward Precious Achiuwa scored 24 points with nine rebounds, but the Sacramento Kings lost 132-120 to the New Orleans Pelicans in the NBA.

Global nature talks reach deal but money remains an issue

Countries have been trying to get a global agreement to halt nature decline back on track.

Breaking: Multiple dead, several injured in horror crash near Byron Bay

Emergency services are at the scene of a serious three-vehicle crash in Suffolk Park, near Byron Bay, with the Westpac Helicopter called in to assist.

Germany and France brace for protests on Halloween weekend

A wave of youth-led protests has swept Europe, with demonstrators denouncing rising prices and a lack of prospects.

SAD will establish ‘Build Punjab’ department, says Badal

“We will allow industrialists to install their own solar power plants which would bring down their power rates to ₹1.50 per unit,” Sukhbir Singh Badal said

Creator's monster Halloween display proves 'people aren't so scary'

As Zoe McKavanagh's Halloween display grows each year, so too does her confidence to join in the fun on the night.

The visually impaired triathlete preparing to take on a half marathon

Mathew Kent says the sport has helped him wring more enjoyment out of life. Just don't mention the swim leg.

Victorian town loses last LPG servo as demand for the fuel falls

LPG was once a popular, cheaper alternative to petrol. Now Horsham has no service station selling it, and drivers have to leave town to fill up.

US judge orders ethics inquiry into Trump lawyers over golf course case

Judge Ana Reyes calls on US government lawyers to explain contradictory statements about the East Potomac Golf Links.

Ruthless Cats crush Bulldogs in AFLW finals statement

Geelong is set up for a big crack at their first AFLW flag, thumping the Western Bulldogs to lock in a top-two finish.

Probe into synagogue arson in Keralam’s Kochi intensified: Chennithala

On JD(U) 23rd foundation day, party gives credit to Nitish for Bihar’s development

State president pointed out that while the term “Bihari” had become synonymous with contempt and neglect before 2005, Nitish Kumar, through his efforts, restored honour and self-respect to Bihar and its people

Canadian PM Mark Carney discusses talks with the EU, overdependence on the US and how to deal with Donald Trump in a DW interview.

Prime Minister Mark Carney tells DW that Canada is seeking closer EU ties to "diversify and deepen" partnerships beyond the Americas. Despite German pushback, he said he favors the all-new term "associate membership."

Mark Carney: Canada has 'learned we are overdependent on the US'

Canada has 'learned we are overdependent on the US'. Prime Minister Mark Carney tells DW that Canada is seeking closer EU ties to "diversify and deepen" partnerships beyond the Americas.

Angry locals near new Sydney metro hit with loud alerts, chimes

More than 37,000 commuters were expected to use the new Southwest Metro line by 6pm on Friday, but for local residents the service has come at a cost.

EXCLUSIVE: Inside NSCDC’s Niger cell where 14 children, 19 other detainees died

Inside NSCDC’s Niger cell where 14 children, 19 other detainees died. A federal government's probe panel described the detention conditions as cruel, inhuman and degrading, concluding that the deaths were foreseeable and preventable.

Port Sudan families can barely afford water as shortages persist

Despite efforts to restore damaged infrastructure, residents face soaring water costs as war, displacement strain supply

Maharashtra MLC polls: Lessons for the BJP, hope for Maha Vikas Aghadi | Explained

Congress hits the BJP where it hurts the most. Its only victory is in the RSS HQ and BJP’s traditional stronghold of Nagpur, Sharad Pawar’s party shines with a 100% strike rate; MVA wins all three Graduates’ constituencies; Mahayuti wins both Teachers’ constituencies

Fiesta awaits in Mexico City as Kimi Antonelli speeds towards F1 history

Italian 20-year-old is on the verge of becoming the youngest world champion with the Mexican Grand Prix ready for a carnival coronation atmosphere An undeniable highlight of this Formula One season, marked by discontent at the new regulations, has been getting swept along by the sheer joy that the world champion-in-waiting, Kimi Antonelli, has displayed on his way to a title he will almost surely secure this weekend at the Mexican Grand Prix. His exuberant embrace of competing for Mercedes at the sharp end of F1 in just his second season was that of any 19-year-old.

Fears blue whale decline signals changes in Bonney Upwelling ocean current

Marine ecologists fear climate change is transforming the ecosystem near the border of Victoria and South Australia.

CM writes to PM seeking revision of sugar MSP, order on ethanol production

The farmers are awaiting an assurance from the Centre even as the cane crushing season has been delayed amidst prospects of cane yield getting reduced this year due to drought: CM