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The Prince and Princess of Wales joined King Charles and Queen Camilla at a state banquet for the Sultan of Oman at Windsor Castle, hours after the Duke of Sussex said he wanted to reconcile with his father and brother. William and Catherine were among the senior royals welcoming Sultan Haitham bin Tarik Al Said and his retinue to St George’s Hall during the first day of his three-day State Visit. The Princess of Wales wore a pale yellow Elie Saab gown with a cape detail and train. She completed the look with the Lover’s Knot tiara, diamond earrings and…

UnitedHealthcare and Humana are ending Medicare Advantage plans affecting almost one million people in 2027, as insurers respond to rising medical costs and increased use of healthcare services. UnitedHealth Group said about 390,000 UnitedHealthcare members would be affected by plan closures, while Humana has said around 600,000 of its members are enrolled in plans that will end. The figures represent a combined total of nearly one million people. Humana’s affected members account for about 8% of its nearly 7.2 million Medicare Advantage customers. UnitedHealthcare reported 7.6 million Medicare Advantage members at the end of the third quarter of 2026, after…

Tyler Herro’s custody dispute has intensified after Katya Henry, the mother of the NBA star’s two children, accused him of sending “aggressive” and “inappropriate” messages. In court documents, Ms Henry asked for all communication with the Milwaukee Bucks guard to take place through a court-approved messaging application. She claims Mr Herro has insisted that discussions about their children should instead be conducted through his mother. Ms Henry alleges that when she tries to discuss the children directly with Mr Herro, he typically responds in an “aggressive, inappropriate and emotionally charged manner”. She also claims that he breached a court order…

US shoppers are becoming increasingly wary of digital shelf labels, artificial intelligence and other high-tech pricing tools as retailers gain the ability to change prices more quickly and analyse detailed information about their customers. The technology is spreading across supermarkets, department stores and restaurants, where electronic tags can replace paper labels and software can recommend prices based on demand, stock levels, competitors and purchasing patterns. Retailers describe the systems as a more efficient version of traditional pricing. Consumer advocates, however, fear that the same technology could allow companies to charge different people different amounts for the same product. How dynamic…

Drone strikes on a market in the disputed Abyei region have killed at least 153 people, according to South Sudanese officials, in an attack they attributed to Sudan’s military. The death toll is expected to rise as recovery efforts continue at the scene. Yohana Akol Ngor, caretaker information minister in Abyei, said the strike on Monday had initially been reported to have killed 73 people. He said some victims had been burned beyond recognition. “The fire is still burning. So the recovery process of the dead ones is still continuing. The situation is terrible,” Mr Ngor said. Footage filmed at…

Milipol Qatar, a global exhibition focused on homeland security and safety, has opened at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center, bringing together more than 270 local and international companies. The 16th edition is showcasing the latest defence technologies and security solutions. The event has been held every two years since 1996. Qatar and France signed a three-year action plan for security cooperation on the sidelines of the exhibition on Tuesday, covering the period from 2027 to 2030. The agreement covers cooperation in areas including organised crime, drug trafficking, counterterrorism, international event security and civil protection.

The Federal Aviation Administration has certified Boeing’s 737 Max 10, clearing the way for the largest aircraft in the manufacturer’s best-selling jet family to enter service after years of delays. The approval is a significant step for Boeing, which had originally expected the aircraft to begin flying in 2020. Its certification was delayed by increased scrutiny following two Max crashes in 2018 and 2019, as well as other safety concerns and engineering changes. Those changes included work on the anti-icing system for the aircraft’s engines. Federal officials also recently reviewed a glitch in the aircraft’s navigation system, but concluded that…

A metal bracket fell off a roller coaster at Six Flags Cedar Point in Ohio, forcing the Millennium Force ride to close after the component reportedly landed in an area used by guests. The incident happened on Friday when the bracket came away from one of the coaster’s cars. No one was struck or injured by the falling piece of machinery. Millennium Force has since resumed operations, according to a Cedar Point spokesperson, following maintenance inspections and all required safety checks. “The ride has resumed operations following the successful completion of maintenance inspections and all required safety checks,” the spokesperson…

Newcastle are stepping up their interest in AC Milan centre-back Fikayo Tomori as they consider defensive reinforcements for the January transfer window, according to a report by Football Insider. The Magpies have endured a difficult start after losing several important players during the summer and failing to replace all of them effectively. Their latest setback came at home to Aston Villa, increasing the pressure for changes when the market reopens. Newcastle consider January move for Fikayo Tomori Manager Matthias Jaissle is understood to have impressed at Newcastle and is believed to need time, alongside improvements to the squad. Strengthening the…

Kyle Kennedy, the granddaughter of former US attorney general Robert F. Kennedy, has died at the age of 42. Kennedy died peacefully at her home in Westwood, Massachusetts, on 21 September, according to an obituary published by Burke Funeral Homes. No cause of death has been disclosed. She had suffered a severe spinal cord injury in 2020, which left her with long-term paralysis, disability and other medical challenges. Kyle Kennedy’s career in education Born in Washington DC, Kennedy studied history at Georgetown University before completing postgraduate degrees in early education at Pace University and education policy and management at Harvard…