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U.S. Top Stories

• Humiliation for Republican running for office as his own parents come forward to claim he owes them $275,000
  October 23, 2026
  The GOP hopeful is embroiled in a bitter family feud, with his elderly parents joining a growing list of creditors pursuing him over unpaid debts
• Toddler and grandparents found dead in Ohio home after mystery caller dialed 911 and softly said 'help'
  October 23, 2026
  A 22-month-old toddler and his two grandparents have been identified after all three were found shot dead inside an Ohio home on Wednesday.
• Twisted manosphere influencer Andrew Tate is 'very sick' in prison and needs medical help, his lawyer pleads: 'Pray for him'
  October 23, 2026
  Andrew Tate, 39, is reportedly 'very sick' inside a notorious Miami federal prison, with his lawyer claiming repeated requests for medical treatment have been ignored.
• Prince William appears on The Graham Norton Show to discuss his love of Traitors… and the job he'd have if he wasn't first in line to throne
  October 23, 2026
  William walked out on stage to joyful cheers and gasps as host Graham was chatting to celebrity guests Cate Blanchett, Robert Irwin and Hannah Waddingham.
• JAN MOIR: Meghan, with her sprinkles and faux bonhomie, is hard enough to bear but this is why Prince Harry is far worse… no wonder William looks haunted
  October 23, 2026
  Our dear friends the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been back in the UK for almost 50 days but already it seems like a century – if not two.
• Meghan Markle's father Thomas 'is being probed over huge stash of child abuse photos found at Philippines home': Thomas Sr is reported to police by his own son – but daughter Samantha says it's 'all lies'
  October 23, 2026
  Thomas Markle Sr is being investigated over a hoard of child abuse images that are said to have been found at his Philippines home.
• Meghan's candles, notebook and $535 hamper: Duchess of Sussex releases second holiday drop of As Ever products – including homeware
  October 23, 2026
  The Duchess of Sussex, 45, launched her brand's $148 advent calendar earlier this month in her first commercial venture since moving back to the UK with Prince Harry and their children.
• Hamas issues 'unprecedented' warning it is prepared to carry out a repeat of the October 7 massacre
  October 23, 2026
  Hamas said it would be prepared to unleash violence against targets in Israel, Judea, Samaria and abroad whenever the opportunity arises, according to the chilling message.
• Florida woman, 36, falls 1,000 feet to her death in Italy after stepping off path to take photo of the majestic Dolomites mountain range
  October 23, 2026
  Michaelle Alejandra Rubio Leiva, 36, was exploring the breathtaking Dolomites with her family when she fell from an exposed mountainside in northern Italy.
• Julia Roberts leads celebrity tributes to 'gentle man' Tom Skerritt after Top Gun star's death at 93
  October 23, 2026
  Julia Roberts led the emotional celebrity tributes to Tom Skerritt following his death at age 93.
• Shazam! star Michael Gray dead at 75: Actor starred on popular superhero series in mid 1970s
  October 23, 2026
  Gray had played the role of Billy Batson across 28 episodes of the series from 1974-1976.
• A photo of star golfer Charley Hull's guilty pleasure went viral. Now Trump's golden girl lifts lid on her world… as bikini snaps land her in Sports Illustrated
  October 23, 2026
  Self-assured may be the best way to describe the British golfer who sits eighth in the Rolex Women's World Golf Rankings.

Top Science Stories

• The alarming reality of the worldwide website emergency: As a PHP weakness sparks a global cybersecurity alert, experts warn 'this is going to happen again'
  A decades-old piece of software has sparked one of the biggest cyber-security alerts in recent memory after a hidden security flaw suddenly came to light.
• Summer 2026 was Europe's deadliest on record: Over 50,000 people died in urban areas – with climate change responsible for two thirds of deaths, study estimates
  Scientists from Imperial College London predict that over 50,000 people died in urban areas across 30 countries, including the UK, as a result of extreme heat.
• iPhone Duo goes on sale around the world: Huge queues form outside Apple Stores in London, Bangkok and Sydney as shoppers race to get their hands on the foldable device
  The iPhone Duo has finally gone on sale today, with shoppers flocking to get their hands on Apple's first foldable. Photos snapped in London, Bangkok, and Sydney show huge lines outside Apple Stores.
• Do you have memories of a past life? Scientists uncover a striking pattern in reincarnation reports
  Scientists have uncovered a strikingpattern in reports of memories from a past life that they say can't be explained by 'existing psychosocial frameworks'.
• Scientists pinpoint the exact sky that inspired Van Gogh's The Starry Night
  Vincent Van Gogh's The Starry Night is one of the most iconic works of art ever produced – and now experts have discovered what the painting really shows.
• Glowing UFOs spotted racing over the Atlantic at 'hypersonic speeds' as sailors describe them vanishing and reappearing
  Mysterious glowing orbs were reported by a ship crew crossing the Atlantic Ocean this month. They described multiple UFOs moving at 'hypersonic speeds' over the vessel.
• Storm Josephine sparks hurricane-force wind warning as towering 34-foot waves threaten waters off US East Coast
  A hybrid storm is moving along the US East Coast, bringing dangerous conditions to Americans hundreds of miles from its center.
• Worldwide website emergency explained: How a critical PHP weakness sparked a global cybersecurity alert – and exactly what it means for you
  A critical weakness has gone unnoticed in the very foundations of the internet for decades, but now AI has triggered a global cybersecurity alert by bringing it to light.
• Cyclone Josephine forms near US East Coast as nine states are warned of storm's impact
  Hurricane trackers announced that Cyclone Josephine has formed off the US East Coast. Forecasts show nine states could see storm impacts for days.
• Websites go dark worldwide after critical flaws are exposed, leaving up to 70% of sites open to attack
  An urgent warning has been issued to millions after a software used by more than half of the world's websites was found to have critical flaws that could let hackers take over servers.
• Is the iPhone Duo a gimmick or is time to join the foldable revolution? SHIVALI BEST tests Apple's £2,000 device to find out if two screens are really better than one
  The device folds open like a book, transforming from a regular-sized smartphone into a mini tablet. But is it just a £2,000 gimmick, or is it finally time to embrace the dual-screen life?
• Can Maya Jama and James Acaster get away with murder in plain sight? Psychologist reveals whether Celebrity Traitors' risky yawning tactic will REALLY work
  Celebrity Traitors fans were left on the edge of their seats at the end of the last episode, which saw Traitors Maya Jama and James Acaster attempt to murder a Faithful in plain sight.