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Nov 2, 2026 - World

The husband, who cannot be named to protect his victim, has already pleaded guilty to a number of offences carried out at the couple’s Stockport homeNine men have gone on trial accused of being involved in the abuse of a woman who was drugged, raped and sexually assaulted by her husband while he “lived a double life masked in respectability”.The husband, who cannot be named in order to protect the anonymity of his victim, has already pleaded guilty to a number of offences against his wife spanning more than two decades. Continue reading...

Nov 2, 2026 - World

Critics say the department could accelerate any attempt by Trump to sow doubt about the midterms, which will determine control of Congress and the winners of dozens of governors' races.

Nov 2, 2026 - World

The photograph shows Shenlong docked to another satellite with its solar panels deployed. It's payload door, situated at the back, appears to be open.

Nov 2, 2026 - World

The two FBI agents were charged with making false statements to Congress while testifying about the bureau’s role in investigating Biden’s laptopA federal judge dismissed criminal charges against two former FBI officials who were accused of lying about their involvement in the investigation into Hunter Biden, the son of former president Joe Biden, on Monday.Magistrate Judge Zia Faruqui said prosecutors failed to show probable cause that the two former officials, Nikki Floris and Bradley Benavides, had knowingly made false statements. Continue reading...

Nov 2, 2026 - World

Brent crude drops by more than 6% to $105.55 a barrel, the lowest level in more than two weeksThe oil price has fallen to its lowest level in more two weeks amid new hopes of a breakthrough to end the Iran war.Brent crude, the international benchmark, dropped by more than 6.5% to as low as $105.55 a barrel on Monday, the lowest since 16 October, sending shares in airline companies higher and pushing down government borrowing costs. Continue reading...