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English councils warn of ‘catastrophic’ Send debts forecast to hit £10bn by 2028

English councils say special educational needs debts could reach £10bn by 2028 as EHCP applications surge and parents rush to secure support before reforms.

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02:56PoliticsMamdani: citizenship ‘should not be weaponized’ against Omar 02:48PoliticsTrump repeatedly attacks Minnesota, Omar during Ohio campaign stop 02:06TechnologyWant Your New iPhone Duo Fast? Lock in Your Details Now 01:16PoliticsZelensky unleashes on Trump over Russia diesel deal 01:06TechnologyMicrosoft President Says AI Has Fewer Regulations Than Milk. So Now What?00:25PoliticsCooper leads Whatley by at least 7 points in new NC Senate polls 23:38PoliticsThe Memo: Trump critics allege abuse of power as Ilhan Omar’s home is raided 23:38PoliticsTrump administration scandals suck up oxygen as Dems seek midterm advantage 23:19PoliticsMontana Democratic Party chair resigns, endorses independent in Senate race 23:06TechnologySmartphone Shipments Just Hit a New Low. Thanks, RAMageddon 23:01ScienceCrew searching for Amelia Earhart arrives at crab-infested island 23:00PoliticsTrump claims there's an energy ceasefire 22:45PoliticsTrump calls Omar 'totally crooked' in first remarks on raid 22:30PoliticsOil prices spike after Houthi attacks on Saudi airports

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Smartphone Shipments Just Hit a New Low. Thanks, RAMageddon

Global smartphone shipments fell 20% in the third quarter of 2026 to their lowest level since 2012, as rising DRAM and NAND costs pushed up phone prices. Analysts say AI data centre demand is squeezing memory supply and making shoppers wait longer or buy refurbished devices.

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The Memo: Trump critics allege abuse of power as Ilhan Omar’s home is raided

Federal agents raided the Washington area home of Rep. Ilhan Omar, prompting Democrats to accuse President Trump of abusing power. Conservatives welcomed the move, but the story gives no details of the warrant or any charges.

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Microsoft President Says AI Has Fewer Regulations Than Milk. So Now What?

Microsoft’s Brad Smith says AI is less regulated than milk, urging tougher safety rules and emergency shut-off controls. Satya Nadella backed slower development, incident reporting and independent review.

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Crew searching for Amelia Earhart arrives at crab-infested island

A research team has reached Nikumaroro Island to inspect possible wreckage linked to Amelia Earhart’s 1937 disappearance. They will work around giant coconut crabs and extreme weather while searching for the so-called Taraia Object.

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Zelensky unleashes on Trump over Russia diesel deal

Volodymyr Zelensky has pushed back against Donald Trump over a reported diesel deal with Russia, as allies around Kyiv criticise the move and worries grow over US weapons support.

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Trump calls Omar 'totally crooked' in first remarks on raid

Donald Trump said he believes Representative Ilhan Omar is “totally crooked” after federal agents searched her home as part of criminal investigations. He made the remarks before leaving the White House for Ohio.

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Oil prices spike after Houthi attacks on Saudi airports

Oil prices rose on Monday after Iran-backed Houthi attacks on two airports in Saudi Arabia over the weekend. Brent crude closed at nearly $106 a barrel, up about $1.20 from Friday.

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Cooper leads Whatley by at least 7 points in new NC Senate polls

New North Carolina polling puts Democrat Roy Cooper ahead of Republican Michael Whatley by at least seven points, with the race still weeks from the November midterm elections.

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Trump claims there's an energy ceasefire

Donald Trump said Russia and Ukraine had agreed an energy ceasefire, though no details were given. He also said Russia would supply diesel to the global market.

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Mamdani: citizenship ‘should not be weaponized’ against Omar

Zohran Mamdani criticised the federal search of Ilhan Omar's Washington home, saying her citizenship should not be used against her.

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Trump repeatedly attacks Minnesota, Omar during Ohio campaign stop

Donald Trump used an Ohio campaign stop to criticise Minnesota and Rep. Ilhan Omar, after federal agents searched Omar’s home on Monday as part of a criminal investigation.

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Want Your New iPhone Duo Fast? Lock in Your Details Now

Apple has opened a preorder staging page for the iPhone Duo, letting buyers save colour, storage, carrier and payment details before orders open on Friday. The foldable starts at $1,999 and is Apple’s most expensive iPhone yet.

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Trump administration scandals suck up oxygen as Dems seek midterm advantage

Scandals around Donald Trump’s circle are dominating attention before the midterms, as Democrats try to use them against Republican rivals. The report points to fresh pressure on Trump allies, including ambassador-designate Kimberly Guilfoyle.

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Montana Democratic Party chair resigns, endorses independent in Senate race

Montana Democratic Party chair Shannon O'Brien has resigned and backed independent Senate candidate Seth Bodnar ahead of the November midterm elections. She said the party is deeply divided, according to an op-ed.

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Trump says he's 'looking at' firing Guilfoyle

Donald Trump said he is considering dismissing Ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle after reports of misconduct allegations. He said the White House is “looking at it” and is “not happy”.

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Sanders calls for artificial superintelligence ban after OpenAI CEO interview

Bernie Sanders has called for a permanent ban on artificial superintelligence after remarks by OpenAI chief Sam Altman about the risks of open-source AI models and cybersecurity.

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Spicer says he's ‘absolutely’ concerned about Kansas Senate race

Sean Spicer said he is concerned Republicans could lose the Kansas Senate race, which election handicappers say may swing to Democrats.

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Synthetically concentrated kratom derivatives draw federal attention

Federal authorities are paying closer attention to highly concentrated kratom products, as lawmakers warn about so-called “gas station opioid” items sold in some shops.

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