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

Oct 7, 2026

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

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

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

Oct 7, 2026

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

Delta Passenger Steals and Crashes Airport Tug in California, Officials Say

Oct 7, 2026

Delta Passenger Steals and Crashes Airport Tug in California, Officials Say

The episode briefly disrupted operations on Tuesday at John Wayne Airport in Santa Ana, Calif., where the man went onto the tarmac, the authorities said.

How Much Do You Know About Train Travel? Take This Quiz.

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How Much Do You Know About Train Travel? Take This Quiz.

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Trump Administration Investigates Wells Fargo for Race-Based Lending

Oct 7, 2026

Trump Administration Investigates Wells Fargo for Race-Based Lending

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

Meet Stephanie Seymour’s daughter, Lily Brant, who made her runway debut at Paris Fashion Week

Oct 7, 2026

Meet Stephanie Seymour’s daughter, Lily Brant, who made her runway debut at Paris Fashion Week

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Can Bergdorf Goodman Return to Its Golden Age?

Oct 7, 2026

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Bergdorf Goodman, which has survived two bankruptcies in six years, is getting back to its white-glove origins.

UN health agency wants more details from Russia on suspected pneumonic plague case

Oct 7, 2026

UN health agency wants more details from Russia on suspected pneumonic plague case

A top official with the World Health Organization said Wednesday it doesn’t know how a lab worker in Siberia died, and she urged Russia to provide more information about a case that prompted global concerns about suspected pneumonic plague. FRANCE 24's Monte Francis reports.

OpenAI says teen ChatGPT use limited but research finds it an 'unacceptable risk'

Oct 7, 2026

OpenAI says teen ChatGPT use limited but research finds it an 'unacceptable risk'

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