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Nepal is attempting to rebuild after a flash flood killed at least 1,400 people and left more than 5,000 missing. The disaster struck on the morning of 26 August, when rock and ice swept down from a high Himalayan mountain through the country’s valleys, destroying homes, villages and bridges. Rescuers have continued searching for those unaccounted for, while aid workers provide shelter and support to traumatised children and families affected by the flood. The catastrophe is the latest in a series of natural disasters to hit Nepal in recent years as climate change accelerates. The recovery effort is focused on…

Only 6% of talent and senior leaders believe their organisations’ top executives are fully prepared to lead AI-driven transformation, leaving middle managers expected to guide teams through a period of major workplace change. The findings come from Korn Ferry’s Talent Trends 2027 report, based on a survey of more than 1,300 talent and senior leaders – including chief human resources officers, chief executives and board members – across more than 75 countries. Two-thirds of respondents, or 66%, said managers would spend more time helping their teams through change than overseeing their day-to-day work. The report also found that 77% believe…

New Zealand’s election remains too close to call, with the result potentially taking weeks to settle as the centre-right government and Labour-led opposition trade places in a tight count. Prime Minister Chris Luxon’s National Party was narrowly ahead on 29.4 per cent of the vote after 60 per cent of ballots had been counted. Chris Hipkins’ Labour Party was just behind on 29.3 per cent. The early figures indicate several possible outcomes, including a narrow victory for the governing coalition, a Labour-led administration or a hung parliament. Electoral Commission projections put National, ACT and NZ First on 67 seats, compared…

A businessman facing divorce after 20 years of marriage has been advised that his company could form part of the financial settlement, even though his wife has never worked in the business. Mark started the packaging company before the couple married and has since built it into a firm employing 14 people. His accountant estimates it may now be worth about $2 million. He said his wife worked part-time and took on more of the parenting when their children were young, while he took the financial risks involved in growing the company. However, she believes the business should be considered…

Academic bullying is reported at rates of up to 68% at some colleges and universities, according to an international study of faculty and staff in the US, Canada and UK. The research found that university employees faced mistreatment both from colleagues and supervisors, and from students seeking better grades. Junior faculty and staff were more likely to report bullying by peers, while senior academics more often described pressure from students. The findings were published in the October 2026 issue of the Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Practice. The study was conducted by Jason Walker, an associate professor of psychology, health…

Arsenal are not planning to sell Piero Hincapie in January, according to Fabrizio Romano, although the club could consider adding an attacking player if the right opportunity emerges. Speculation had linked the Ecuador international with a possible move to Barcelona, including the prospect of a swap deal between the two clubs. Romano, however, said Arsenal had no intention of making changes to their defence during the winter window. “When it’s about Piero Hincapie and the swap deal between Arsenal and Barcelona, I don’t see this happening for one reason: Arsenal have no intention to sell Hincapie,” Romano said on his…

A West Australian has won a life-changing $1,111,111.12 in the latest Saturday Lotto Division One draw, joining eight other winners from across Australia. The winning numbers were 29, 24, 3, 7, 17, 5 and 45. The supplementary numbers were listed as 19 and 45. Seventeen West Australian players also won $8,051.55 each in Division Two, while 352 players collected $573.05 in Division Three. The result comes days after a young couple from the Mid West discovered they had won $6.66 million in another Saturday Lotto draw. The couple, who are in their 20s and expecting their first child, had bought…

Dolly Parton’s reported parting gift to the city that made her is a £96 million hotel and museum, with holographic technology designed to make visitors feel as though the singer is there with them. The attraction combines accommodation with a museum dedicated to Parton, while the holographic displays provide a lifelike element to the experience. The project is presented as Parton’s tribute to the city closely associated with her rise, bringing together her legacy and a high-tech visitor attraction.

ECB contender Pablo Hernández de Cos has warned of inflation risks as the war in Iran keeps energy prices high. The comments highlight concern that elevated energy costs could add to pressure on prices, posing a challenge for the European Central Bank.

Leeds United will face Tottenham Hotspur in a Premier League fixture at Elland Road on Saturday 7 November 2026. The match is scheduled to kick off at 12.30pm.