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Matthew Mace at present adds no money to his savings or pension In our How I Manage My Money series we aim to find out how individuals in the UK are spending, saving and investing money to meet their costs and achieve their goals. This week we speak to Matthew Mace, 35, who lives in Kent with his partner, Mandeep, 42, and their daughter, Noor, four.

A gunman believed to have killed six individuals in the centre of Krakow died in hospital this morning, police have stated. A British man was among the individuals shot dead in the suspected terror attack, with the 24-year-old suspect as well thought to have killed three members of his own family.

Jensen Huang, CEO of tech giant Nvidia, has publicly admitted to an affair with a suspected Chinese spy. The company is one of the most valuable in the world and is at the centre of China's AI race, producing the most advanced AI chips ever seen.

Manchester United fans made their frustrations with Diogo Dalot very clear at Old Trafford on Sunday, but Michael Carrick has defended the under-fire full-back. The bizarre match finished 4-4 with Aston Villa, as the visitors twice relinquished a two-goal lead to their struggling hosts.

A beloved high street retailer is making its comeback 14 years after going bust. Comet, which collapsed in 2012 due to severe financial losses, is being relaunched as an online marketplace selling electrical goods from thousands of retailers.

Belgium’s coalition government returns to negotiations after King Philippe refused Prime Minister Bart De Wever’s resignation. De Wever has been granted a reprieve until November 16 to address a €10 billion budget shortfall, with party leaders emphasizing the necessity of compromise and economic growth amidst the nation's severe fiscal challenges.

In his latest work, 'Get Back,' author Hunter Davies examines the profound influence of post-war British society on The Beatles. Drawing from decades of interviews, Davies argues that the shared experiences of rationing, air raid shelters, and the National Health Service created a disciplined, non-flashy generation that laid the groundwork for the band's global success.

أعلنت السلطات الروسية عن نجاح أنظمة الدفاع الجوي في إسقاط 38 طائرة مسيرة استهدفت منطقة لينينجراد الاستراتيجية. وأكد الحاكم ألكسندر دروزدينكو التصدي للهجوم دون الكشف عن تفاصيل الأضرار أو الإصابات.

Education unions in Brussels are preparing for a significant demonstration on November 17, 2026, targeting government austerity measures and controversial labor reforms. The mobilization, supported by the Christian trade union CSC and student organizations, aims to demand increased investment in French-speaking schools and halt policies that unions argue worsen teacher workloads and educational inequality.

Amitabh Bachchan appeared outside his Mumbai residence on Diwali Sunday to greet fans, marking a notable departure from recent security protocols by omitting the transparent bulletproof glass enclosure. The veteran actor addressed the gathered crowd directly with a microphone, offering festive wishes and acknowledging supporters after weeks of reported health-related delays.

Climate change is significantly extending the duration and intensity of allergy seasons across the United States, according to a new analysis by Climate Central. The organization’s data shows that warming temperatures have lengthened the freeze-free growing season in 83% of analyzed U.S. cities since 1970, resulting in earlier spring blooms and prolonged exposure to pollen for millions of people with seasonal allergies and asthma.

أسفر انهيار جرف رملي عن مقتل خمسة أشخاص، بينهم امرأة وثلاثة أطفال، وإصابة ستة آخرين في جنوب مدينة دير البلح وسط قطاع غزة. وأكدت مصادر محلية ودفاع المدني انتشال الجثامين ومباشرة عمليات البحث عن مفقودين بعد الانهيار الذي وقع على خيام نازحين.

Law enforcement responded to a violent incident at Jamie Foxx’s annual Halloween party held at his Thousand Oaks residence on Saturday night. A man suffered a superficial neck wound, and authorities arrested a male suspect for assault with a deadly weapon while costumed attendees were evacuated from the property.

The 2027 BMW 7 Series enters its second half-century with extensive updates, including design, driving dynamics, and technologies from the Neue Klasse initiative. Among three distinct powertrains available in Canada, the all-electric i760 xDrive offers a blend of luxury, range, and performance.

أطلق معهد أبحاث السياسات الاقتصادية الفلسطيني (ماس) دراسة تحذر من تداعيات القيود الإسرائيلية على دخول المنتجات الغذائية الفلسطينية إلى أسواق القدس الشرقية. وأكدت الورشة التي حضرها مسؤولون وخبراء أن هذه الإجراءات، التي بدأت منذ أبريل 2026، ألحقت خسائر فادحة بسبعة مصانع وتهدد الصمود الاقتصادي الفلسطيني، مما يستدعي تحركاً قانونياً وسياسياً موحداً.

تشير الأبحاث العلمية إلى أن الأطفال الذين يبتكرون أصدقاءً خياليين يتمتعون بمهارات اجتماعية وإدراكية متقدمة، بما في ذلك التعاطف والقدرة على فهم معتقدات الآخرين. هذه الظاهرة ليست علامة على العزلة، بل هي أداة تنموية قوية تساعد في تطوير الخيال وحل المشكلات، وتستمر فوائدها حتى مرحلة البلوغ.

Dancer and performance artist Rene Eyre is revisiting her autobiographical work, "Say A Little Prayer," for the first time in over thirty years. The updated solo performance, described as a living archive of inherited trauma and memory, will be presented at The Waiting Room in Peckham, London, on November 28, 2026.

The London Museum has been granted a license permitting 24-hour operations as it prepares to open its newly refurbished home in Smithfield later this month. The decision follows a decade-long restoration of the historic Victorian General Market, with officials describing the project as proof of London’s status as a global cultural capital.

The Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT) marked a milestone in UAE education by hosting the nation's largest university graduation ceremony, awarding degrees to more than 6,700 students at Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Arena. Simultaneously, the institution unveiled ambitious plans to expand its professional training capabilities through its In^X Education arm.

UFC President Dana White confirmed he is traveling to Washington D.C. to meet with President Donald Trump on Monday, following reports that Trump offered him the position of White House Press Secretary. The meeting will take place in the Oval Office after White completes his current obligations in London.

NASA announced on Saturday that SpaceX and Blue Origin are among eight companies eligible to compete for up to $10 billion in lunar delivery contracts. The agency expanded its Commercial Lunar Payload Services program at the MAX POWER aerospace expo to support the construction of a permanent base on the Moon’s south pole.

As Nepal’s mountains warm, disease-bearing mosquitoes are expanding their range into high-elevation areas, bringing dengue fever to densely populated regions that were previously safe. The virus has now reached 76 of the country’s 77 districts, marking a dramatic shift in the geographic footprint of insect-borne illnesses driven by climate change and rapid urbanization.

Katy Perry has recalled a past concert moment where she told fans that her ex-husband Russell Brand 'should be in jail,' a statement that has taken on renewed significance following his recent criminal convictions. The singer made the remark during a question-and-answer session at the Blenheim Palace Festival last July, before Brand was found guilty of rape and sexual assault.

Cyberattacks targeting vulnerable internet-connected refrigerators have struck blood banks in France and supermarket chains across at least 11 European countries this week. The incidents, which caused temperatures to spike and forced the disposal of vast quantities of food, underscore persistent security failures in critical infrastructure devices.

Early results from South Africa’s November 4 local elections have prompted renewed arguments that voters should judge parties primarily on competence and service delivery.

Election results in the United States and Israel have removed a short-term brake on military action against Iran while creating different political incentives for Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu.

A national survey found high satisfaction with South Africa’s 2026 local government election, even as confidence in the Electoral Commission continued a decade-long decline.

Countries have voted to begin negotiations on an additional international protocol targeting organised environmental crime under the UN Convention against Transnational Organized Crime.

The SongTeller Hotel and its Life of Many Colors Museum have opened in Nashville as one of Dolly Parton’s final major projects.

Salt Café in East Preston is staying open through winter for the first time, nearly 70 years after the Steel family bought the seaside kiosk.

George and Amal Clooney attended a performance at New York’s Seaview Studio where the actor took part in a reading of the political comedy Smear!