News24 | ‘I’m breathing again’: Afghans relieved after internet restored
Just before nightfall on Wednesday, the near-deserted streets of Afghanistan’s capital, Kabul, suddenly filled with people – mobile phones everywhere had pinged back to life.
Month: October 2025
UK government resumes row with Apple by demanding access to British users’ data
New access order by Home Office would seek access to the tech company’s encrypted cloud backupsThe UK government has renewed its confrontation with Apple over access to customer data by demanding a backdoor into the tech company’s cloud storage service…
Seven UK Grooming Gang Members Jailed For 12-35 years
Seven members of a grooming gang in northern England were jailed for between 12 and 35 years, the latest sentences stemming from a decades-spanning scandal across several cities.
Firms run by former diplomats and ex-Tory chief first to appear on influence register
Foreign Influence Registration Scheme designed to shine light on companies paid to represent foreign states in UKFirms run by two former British ambassadors and an ex-chief of staff to the Conservatives are the first three to appear on the government’s…
Police say Oktoberfest has reopened after security sweep over bomb threat
Bavaria police said more than 500 officers were deployed to the incident.
Trump hinted at plans to cancel 2028 election while talking to generals: Dem
President Donald Trump’s speech to hundreds of the US’ top generals on Tuesday hinted at plans to cancel the 2028 election, according to Democratic Rep. Dan Goldman of New York. In an appearance on The Jim Acosta Show on Tuesday, Goldman said the spee…
Met plunged into crisis amid fresh claims of misogyny and racism
Commissioner Mark Rowley says prejudice has ‘put down deep roots’ within force after BBC Panorama investigation Metropolitan police officers have been recorded calling for immigrants to be shot, bragging about excessive force, being dismissive about a…
5 Washington hikes to see the best fall colors
There’s plenty of other vibrant foliage to be found across the state, especially on these five Washington hikes.
One-of-a-kind Salmon Bone Bridge reopens over recovering Seattle creek
Coho and chum salmon can be found in the creek, though historically they have struggled to migrate upstream due to “decades of development and pollution.”
3 great Seattle happy hours, from amazing old-school to exciting and new
Happy hour is an all-season sport, but autumn feels like prime time for some extra early evening happiness — critic Bethany Jean Clement has three great ones.