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PM to ask countries affected by UK’s role in slavery to help shape formal apology
Nov 2, 2026 - World 
Andy Burnham to launch ‘structured dialogue’ on issue at Commonwealth summit in Antigua and BarudaAndy Burnham will ask countries affected by Britain’s role in slavery to help shape an expected formal apology, Downing Street has indicated, arguing that their input is indispensable in crafting a enduring message.The prime minister is en route to the Commonwealth heads of government summit (Chogm) in Antigua and Barbuda, which begins on Tuesday. No 10 said he would use the event to launch a “structured dialogue” into what form an apology might take. Continue reading...
Reddit and libertarian group challenge Australia’s under-16s social media ban in high court
Nov 2, 2026 - World 
Social network and Digital Freedom Project, led by NSW state MP John Ruddick, seek to overturn ban on grounds of implied freedom of political communicationAustralia’s world-leading under-16s social media ban will face its first major legal challenge on Tuesday, as Reddit and an advocacy group headed by a libertarian politician seek to overturn the law in the high court.Nearly 11 months ago, 10 platforms – Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Reddit, Kick, X, Twitch and Threads – were required to deactivate or suspend the accounts of users they determined to be aged under 16 years. Continue reading...
US Man Watches 1,207 Movies In A Year, Sets World Record
Nov 2, 2026 - World 
Cartoon films were among his favourites, possibly because they were shorter and entertaining.
"Very Intensive": Iran's Araghchi Claims Indirect Talks With US Underway
Nov 2, 2026 - World 
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Monday that "very intensive" talks are underway with the United States via mediators
Washington state resident dies from ‘severe illness’ after contracting bird flu
Nov 2, 2026 - World 
Individual, who also had underlying conditions, was hospitalized after being exposed to avian influenzaA Washington state resident has died after being hospitalized with “severe illness” after contracting bird flu, local health officials said on Sunday.The individual was exposed to avian influenza, also known as bird flu, at a dairy with infected cattle in Yakima county, according to a news release. The person was subsequently hospitalized with severe illness and died on Sunday. Health officials said that the individual, whose identity had not been released, had underlying health conditions. Continue reading...