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Benjamin Netanyahu has suggested that Israel could turn to cryptocurrency as a way of protecting its economy from potential international sanctions. The Israeli prime minister raised the possibility of using digital currency to help bypass measures imposed by the international community. Netanyahu did not provide further details of how such a plan would operate, but his proposal places cryptocurrency at the centre of Israel’s efforts to shield its economy from possible sanctions.

The Tower of London’s ravens are being cared for as living guardians of a legend that links their presence to the survival of the historic monument and the British monarchy. The warning says that if the birds were to leave the Tower, the building would crumble and the monarchy would also be at risk. As a result, the ravens are kept at the landmark and well fed. The birds have become a draw for tourists visiting the Tower of London, where they remain part of the site’s enduring traditions. Correspondent Seth Doane meets the man responsible for caring for the…

Bill Gates has warned that the continued development of artificial intelligence and robots could cause widespread job losses, putting both office-based professions and physical work at risk. The Microsoft founder said businesses were likely to prioritise profits by replacing employees with machines. “It’s hire the robot, fire the human and don’t look back,” he said. Mr Gates told The Observer that automation could eventually affect the “skills of invention”, white-collar work and, with the development of humanoid robots, the “skills of physical human labour”. He said construction and factory jobs could be vulnerable as robots become more common, while artificial…

Facebook co-founder Dustin Moskovitz has said being a CEO was exhausting and that he had never intended to manage people, despite leading Asana for 13 years and taking the project management company public. Moskovitz, who co-founded Facebook with his Harvard roommate Mark Zuckerberg, became the social media company’s first chief technology officer before leaving in 2008 to establish Asana with Justin Rosenstein. He led Asana as chief executive until stepping down last year. The company went public in September 2020 and grew into a business valued at $3 billion. “I just found it quite exhausting,” Moskovitz said in a 2025…

Parker Posey is enjoying another career moment, hosting the reality show “The Mob” while appearing alongside John Malkovich and Sam Rockwell in the film “Wild Horse Nine”. The actress, whose career has moved between independent cinema, television and larger studio films, said she was drawn to “Wild Horse Nine” despite having only two scenes. “If I like something, it doesn’t matter if the part’s big or not, if it’s resonating for me as a whole,” Posey said. “It was like a play … as an actor, you enjoy the whole play.” Parker Posey’s Southern roots Posey was raised in Monroe,…

Police are searching for a man accused of sexually assaulting a 39-year-old woman at knifepoint in Central Park, New York City. Officers were called to the area near East 66th Street and Fifth Avenue shortly after 8.30pm on Saturday, where they were told an unidentified man had approached the woman while carrying a knife before attacking her. The woman was taken to hospital and is in a stable condition, according to police. No arrest has been made and detectives have not released a description of the suspect. The New York Police Department said its investigation remained ongoing. Police have appealed…

Food insecurity has affected one in three Australian households over the past year, with renters, young people, disabled people and those on low incomes among the worst hit, new Foodbank research has found. The charity’s survey of almost 6,000 Australians estimated that 3.6 million households were struggling to access enough nutritious food. Many said they had reduced meal portions, cut back on essential toiletries and changed how they travelled to cope with rising costs. Foodbank said 33 per cent of households had experienced food insecurity in the past 12 months, a slight increase from 32.8 per cent in 2025. The…

The October 25 edition of “CBS News Sunday Morning” will lead with a report examining the enduring mystery surrounding Harry Houdini’s death, 100 years after the celebrated escape artist died on Halloween. Hosted by Jane Pauley, the programme will revisit Houdini’s life, his reputation for seemingly impossible escapes and his efforts to expose fraudulent séances and mystics. Correspondent David Pogue will also explore the unanswered questions surrounding the death of the 52-year-old performer. The broadcast will turn to Israel ahead of Tuesday’s parliamentary election, the first since the October 7, 2023 terror attacks. Matt Gutman reports from Tel Aviv on…

Manchester United host Bournemouth while Liverpool face Brighton in a Premier League programme featuring four matches on Sunday. Live updates are being provided from Old Trafford and Anfield, including the latest team news and scores. Hull’s meeting with Brentford and Crystal Palace’s clash with Newcastle are also being covered. The live coverage was updated at 1.24pm on 25 October 2026.

A wave of corporate earnings and an upcoming Federal Reserve meeting are set to test the durability of the recent artificial intelligence-driven market rally. The developments will provide a fresh challenge for a rally described as increasingly fragile, with investor sentiment facing scrutiny as companies report results and policymakers meet.