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CHAPEA Crew Poses Outdoors After Simulated Mars Mission Concludes

The four-member Crew Health and Performance Exploration Analog (CHAPEA) crew, including Matthew Montgomery, James Spicer, Ross Elder, and Ellen Ellis, posed outside for the first time in over a year following the conclusion of their simulated Mars journey on October 31, 2026.

ScienceNov 32 min

NASA Astronaut and STEM Creator to Connect with Students for National STEM Day

NASA's Office of STEM Engagement is hosting an event for National STEM Day where astronaut Anil Menon will conduct a live, interactive call from the International Space Station with STEM content creator Mark Rober, who will join from California.

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ScienceNov 31 min

Kutryk and Menon Install Solar Array on ISS During Spacewalk

According to NASA News Releases, CSA astronaut Joshua Kutryk and NASA astronaut Anil Menon installed a new roll-out solar array on the International Space Station during a spacewalk on October 29, 2026, while the station was over the South Atlantic Ocean.

United KingdomNov 34 min

David Bowie: On Tour Highlights Scottish Connections at V&A Dundee

The exhibition David Bowie: On Tour, acquired by the V&A in London in 2023, features items from the singer's archive and highlights his relationship with Scottish fans, particularly through performances in Scotland.

WorldNov 31 min

King Charles III Caught in Downpour During Antigua and Barbuda Independence Day Celebrations

King Charles III was left drenched and without an umbrella when a torrential downpour interrupted celebrations of Antigua and Barbuda's independence day on Sunday, according to BBC UK.

United KingdomNov 31 min

Former Transport Minister George Freeman Fined for Using Mobile Phone While Driving

George Freeman, the Conservative MP for Mid Norfolk and former transport minister, pleaded guilty to using a mobile phone while driving and was fined £430, according to a report from BBC UK.

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United KingdomNov 33 min

Family of Henry Nowak Alleges Police Misconduct and Changing Accounts in Murder Investigation

The family of murdered student Henry Nowak claims police provided inconsistent accounts of his death and initially withheld information, including the fact that he was handcuffed while dying. Chief Constable Alexis Boon has apologized, and the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) is investigating potential failures in the police response.

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United KingdomNov 33 min

Karl Bushby Completes 31,000-Mile Journey from South America to Hull

British adventurer Karl Bushby has finished his 31,000-mile journey from South America to Hull, UK, which began in November 1998. Bushby, who set two self-imposed rules for his trip, has since reunited with his mother and is planning future projects.

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United KingdomNov 33 min

Carla Lockhart Resigns from DUP Over Drumcree Dispute, Continues as Independent Unionist

Carla Lockhart has resigned from the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) following disagreements regarding the DUP's response to the Drumcree parading dispute. She stated her departure was based on principle and intends to serve as an independent unionist in the House of Commons.

United KingdomNov 31 min

Wizz Air Flight Diverted to Budapest After Mid-Air Bomb Threat, Escorted by Hungarian Jet

A Wizz Air flight en route from London Luton to Sofia was diverted to Budapest following a mid-air bomb threat, receiving an escort from a Hungarian fighter jet. Authorities conducted security checks, which later found nothing amiss, and the airline stated the aircraft would depart again soon.

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TechnologyNov 34 min

Labour Withdrawals from Green Power-Sharing Agreements Over Zionism Policy

The Labour Party has withdrawn from power-sharing arrangements with the Green Party in 11 local councils following the national party's adoption of a policy defining Zionism as a form of racism. Labour Chair Bridget Phillipson stated that the policy crossed a line, leading to the end of coalitions in areas such as Sheffield, Warwick, and Lewes.

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United KingdomNov 33 min

King's Role in Commonwealth on Slavery Amid Debate Over UK Apology and Reparations

Buckingham Palace stated the King's role as head of the Commonwealth is focused on 'inspiring and convening, rather than policy making,' distancing him from discussions regarding a UK apology or reparations for the Atlantic slave trade. The King is scheduled to speak on Tuesday, expected to acknowledge the painful legacy of slavery, reflecting the UK government's stance, while the British government has not formally apologized or offered reparations.