Hedgehog among four animals chosen to feature on new banknotes

BBC - Oct 7, 2026

The decision comes after nearly half a million people voted on a shortlist of 18 creatures.

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RFK Jr. Plans Vaccine Injury Initiative, Drawing Wary Eye From Experts

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Vaccine safety experts say more research into the side effects would be welcome yet question whether the health secretary’s effort will be grounded in science.

Japan beer giants raided over alleged price-fixing cartel

Japan beer giants raided over alleged price-fixing cartel

Oct 8, 2026

Asahi, Sapporo, Kirin and Suntory confirmed to the BBC that their premises had been searched by the Japanese competition authority.

Europe’s Trade Tensions With China Are Coming to a Head

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Oct 8, 2026

The European Union is weighing tougher trade measures as negotiators prepare to meet Chinese officials in Beijing, with surging exports from China pressuring key industries in Europe.

Margaret Hamilton, Whose Software Guided the Apollo Missions, Has Died

Margaret Hamilton, Whose Software Guided the Apollo Missions, Has Died

Oct 7, 2026

Margaret Hamilton, the first female programmer hired to work on the space project at M.I.T., was 90.

Fuel prices added to Google Maps as petrol and diesel costs soar

Fuel prices added to Google Maps as petrol and diesel costs soar

Oct 7, 2026

A search for forecourts will now display their pricing, using the government's Fuel Finder scheme.

Fuel prices added to Google Maps as petrol and diesel costs soar

Fuel prices added to Google Maps as petrol and diesel costs soar

Oct 7, 2026

A search for forecourts will now display their pricing, using the government's Fuel Finder scheme.

What independence could mean for oil-rich Alberta's economy

What independence could mean for oil-rich Alberta's economy

Oct 7, 2026

Albertans vote this month on staying in Canada or moving ahead to a binding independence referendum.

We spent thousands on a Tui river cruise but ended up on coach trips

We spent thousands on a Tui river cruise but ended up on coach trips

Oct 7, 2026

Passengers have described their anger after their itineraries changed to involve hours spent on coach trips instead.

'Stop throwing shade' - the woman trying to stop firms leaving the UK

'Stop throwing shade' - the woman trying to stop firms leaving the UK

Oct 7, 2026

British people need more incentives to invest in big firms listed in the UK, Dame Julia Hoggett, boss of the London Stock Exchange, says.

Trump Administration Investigates Wells Fargo for Race-Based Lending

Trump Administration Investigates Wells Fargo for Race-Based Lending

Oct 7, 2026

The federal housing agency says the bank’s efforts to encourage Black homeownership amount to discrimination.

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