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'Changing of the guard' as fashion retailers return to physical stores

A wave of legacy retail brands have been shutting up shop, but e-commerce brands tapped into their consumer base are taking their place.

“Home Nursing Aid” course for geriatric care

Israel demolishes homes of Palestinians blamed for attack on soldiers

Troops hold at least 12 Palestinians near demolished homes as nearly 5,000 remain displaced from Hebron neighbourhoods

The eight books our critics couldn't put down this month

A dystopian tale of life in a failed America, a family saga set in the world of Korean cram schools and two books about virtuosic musicians are among this month's best reads.

How a 'kickstart' gift helped a Victorian man escape homelessness

Jake Dell'Aquila was sleeping rough on a Melbourne beach when a stranger offered a helping hand.

I wrote a book about death. Here’s what people really think about dying

I wrote a book about death. In the eight years since my graphic novel on death published, I’ve learned readers of all ages want to talk about loss and preserve their family’s stories Becoming an author in my late 50s was unexpected, the result of my daughter Hallie’s own existential anxiety in her early 20s.

Finding Love in Accra Episode 2: Like a Brother

Kojo was like a brother to me.” Kojo glanced towards a table near the back.

Big hair with the pre-Raphaelites, 17 Orkney stand-outs and night frights in Derry – the week in art

William Morris and the gang collaborate in Cambridge, artists celebrate at Stromness harbour and Halloween haunts Derry – all in your weekly dispatch A Call to Art If you feel you need to see another exhibition about William Morris and the pre-Raphaelites, get yourself to Cambridge for this exploration of late Victorian art and politics. • Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge, until 3 May Continue reading...

U.P. CM prioritised his home turf over 2 Varanasi seats in MLC polls: Akhilesh

As per the final tally, declared on Thursday afternoon, of the 11 U.P. Legislative Council seats that went to the polls on October 23, the BJP won six while the SP raised its tally from the previous MLC polls by two

Buy a wind-up radio – and don’t forget the chocolate: survival experts on how to prepare for an emergency

UK government guidance says we should be ready for the unexpected, but what’s actually helpful to have at home? We ask the specialists • The best power banks – tested How prepared are you for an emergency?

Dripping with style: what fashion insiders wear in the rain – plus we pick the best raincoats and accessories

Top tips on how to stay dry and stylish from those who know how. Plus this autumn’s best rain gear, from practical jackets to puddle-proof boots Associate fashion editor for the Guardian Continue reading...

Beauty stakeholders urge investment to unlock Africa’s $66bn market

The call was made at the fourth Beauty in the Motherland gathering in Lagos.

Wike praises Dunamis Church for building pedestrian bridge in Abuja

The minister said the church applied for approval to build the facility in 2018, but the application was only brought to his attention in February 2026, leading to swift approval within a month.

Andreas Malm condemns UK travel ban as ‘drift into authoritarianism’

The Swedish climate academic Andreas Malm has condemned a travel ban imposed on him by the UK government as a “drift into authoritarianism” amid criticism of the move. Malm, the author of How to Blow Up a Pipeline, said he had been “kept in the dark” by the UK’s immigration authorities over the reasons for his electronic travel authorisation (ETA) being revoked.

‘His honesty gave courage to survivors’: domestic abuse charities praise Patrick Stewart’s legacy

Actor first shared his childhood experiences as part of Amnesty International campaign and became Refuge ambassador When Patrick Stewart was growing up in the 1940s, he witnessed how, after his father beat his mother, home doctors and ambulance workers would tell her: “You must have done something to provoke him.” Stewart knew the violence was never warranted, a conviction that became the spark for a lasting commitment to campaigning for greater understanding of domestic abuse.

Telangana worker stranded in Dubai returns home with CM Prajavani’s efforts

Mercury, lead and methanol found in counterfeit beauty products seized across UK

Copies of popular cosmetics and skincare products more likely to contain toxic substances, Trading Standards warns Mercury, lead and methanol have been found in counterfeit beauty products seized across the UK, Trading Standards has said. There is a rising problem with fake beauty products, with scammers selling copies of popular and expensive brands.

Cocktail of the week: Ayllu’s sakura no hana – recipe

Ayllu’s sakura no hana – recipe. Shak Nematulloev, bar manager, Ayllu, London W2 Continue reading...

The best recent translated fiction – review roundup

Minihorror by Barbi Marković; Paradise Burns by Pol Guasch; Hafni Says by Helle Helle; Mini and Miki (the Disney mouse names in Serbian) are a sometime boyfriend and girlfriend living in Austria.

Odisha steps up rescue-and-relief operations; four helicopters airdrop food packets in flood-hit Ganjam

“Helicopters of the Indian Navy and Indian Coast Guard are engaged in the operation, where several areas remain cut off due to flooding,” officials said

Multimedia Group partners with Influencer Africa to bring top content creators to radio and television

The Multimedia Group Limited (MGL), in partnership with Influencer Africa, has brought together some of Ghana’s prominent social media influencers, content creators and entertainment personalities to feature on selected programmes across its radio and television platforms. Ghanaian social media personality and entertainment journalist Erica Nana Akua Appiahnimah, popularly known as Highest Eri, is also scheduled to co-host The Pulse on JoyNews.

Ghanival 2026 to bring Brazilian carnival experience to Accra on December 12

Ghana is set to host a new cultural and entertainment event, Ghanival 2026, which will combine elements of Brazilian carnival with Ghanaian music, culture, fashion, food and dance. The event is scheduled for Saturday, December 12, at the University of Ghana Sports Complex, Legon, in Accra.

After 50 years of playing video games, I’m finally starring in one

Voicing the main character in Black Tides Draga’s Wake led to me making the kinds of noises I haven’t made since my honeymoon but also one of my favourite moments as a father “I listen to you on the radio and I keep hearing your voice in my head!” Not a typical opening to a creative partnership, but that is how Greg Strangis introduced himself to me 16 months ago, when he asked me to come to his garage in the middle of nowhere and have a look at a game he was making called Black Tides Draga’s Wake.

Over 300 households displaced by floods in Tana River

NAIROBI, Kenya Oct 30 – More than 300 households have been displaced by flooding in Tana River County following heavy rains along Kenya’s Coast. The Kenya Red Cross says the overflow of Tulu and Minjila dams in Tana Delta has sent floodwaters into villages and homes, affecting 3,156 additional households.