1Politicsdailymail.com
Failings in electronic tagging of criminals 'leaving public at risk'
Watchdogs from HM Inspectorate of Probation and HM Inspectors of Constabulary have found numerous failings in electronic tagging schemes, despite Labour claiming the technology will keep the public safe and free tens of thousands of criminals out of jail. The report found that it is difficult for probation officers to keep track of which offenders are being monitored and that criminals taken to court for breaching their tagging order are simply released on the same bail conditions. It also revealed that satellite tags use GPS technology are often used to track offenders' movements, leading to potentially vital information being ignored. This comes after Labour introduced a soft justice masterplan which will see up to 50,000 criminals a year freed early from jail, with thousands more offenders handed shorter sentences or community sentences rather than custody. The Conservative party accused Labour of exposing their 'lies' by revealing the lack of real consequences for criminals who breach tagging orders. The 105-page report also recommended that notifications should instead be sent to the wrong police force.
2Techcnet.com
You Can Spend Nearly $15K on Apple's New Touchscreen MacBook Pro. Why? - CNET
Apple's new Touchscreen MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display, announced on Wednesday, will be available on Nov. 6. Pricing starts at $2,899 for the entry-level M5 Pro with the smaller 14-inch display, or $3,399 for the 16-inch model. However, if you max out the processor, memory and storage, the price balloons to $14,549. The first upgrade includes Nano-texture glass for an additional $150, while the M5 Max’s 35-core GPU costs $4,949. Bumping to the more potent 40-core added another $300 unlocks horsepower for complex tasks like gaming, video editing and AI-driven operations. The most expensive upgrade is 16TB of storage, roughly doubling the machine's price.
3Entertainmentindependent.co.uk
Douglas Stuart’s John Of John among contenders for Waterstones Book Of The Year
Douglas Stuart's Booker Prize-nominated novel, John Of John, has been shortlisted for Waterstones Book Of The Year 2026. The author will face competition from Patrick Radden Keefe's London Falling, which is shortlisted in the Baillie Gifford Prize for non-fiction. The shortlist also includes other Booker-nomined novels by Elizabeth Strout and Rebecca Perry. The winner will be announced on November 26. The prize has been running since 2012 and is voted on by an expert panel.
4Politicseuropesays.com
ICE arrests spiked across Arizona in July. Most of those detained had no criminal record. - The States
Immigration arrests increased across Arizona in July, with ICE agents making nearly 2,200 arrests statewide that month. This is according to the Deportation Data Project, a project at UCLA and UC Berkeley that uses public records litigation to track and analyze immigration. The majority of those detained had no criminal record, despite the Trump administration's promise to detain "the worst of the worst" during their detentions. The arrest numbers for Arizona are by far the highest monthly statewide count during the nearly four-year period. In July, ICE arrested nearly 50,000 people nationwide, marking the highest annual total in recent years.
5Healthmedicalxpress.com
Video decision aid increases advance care planning in seniors with chronic kidney disease
A study by Angelo E. Volandes, M.D., from Dartmouth Health in Lebanon, New Hampshire, has found that a video decision aid increases advance care planning (ACP) documentation among older adults with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD). The study was published in JAMA Internal Medicine to coincide with Kidney Week, the annual meeting of the American Society of Nephrology. While 225 control participants received usual medical care, 228 intervention participants viewed a certified video decision Aid depicting three treatment options for advanced CKD and created a video declaration stating their goals, values, and treatment preferences. The researchers found that ACP documentation was higher in the intervention group than the control group at 12 months and documented discussion of treatment options. After viewing the video, fewer intervention participants were undecided about treatment and preferred conservative kidney management.
6Politicsthestar.com.my
Over RM400mil in assets frozen
Over RM409mil in assets have been frozen or seized in police investigations into an alleged “corporate mafia” syndicate, according to Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail. The assets include eight properties, 11 vehicles, 417 Central Depository System accounts, 70 stock-trading accounts worth about RM323.59mil, and 404 bank accounts containing approximately RM85.62mil. As of Sept 25, 70 individuals had been called in to have their statements recorded. No Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) officers have been identified among those involved in the investigation or requiring assistance in the probe. Saifud Nasution also revealed that 2,097 police officers and personnel have been arrested for drug-related offences, robbery and corruption between 2021 and August this year, with the highest number recorded in 2021.
7Techmarketminute.com
Renesas Reports Financial Results for the Third Quarter Ended September 30, 2026
Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE:6723) has reported its consolidated financial results for the three and nine months of 2026. The company combines its expertise in embedded processing, analog, power and connectivity to deliver complete semiconductor solutions. These solutions accelerate time to market for automotive, industrial, infrastructure and IoT applications. The financial outlook of Renesas and its consolidated subsidiaries is subject to risks and uncertainties, including general economic conditions in our markets, demand for, and competitive pricing pressure on, products and services in the marketplace, and fluctuations in currency exchange rates. The release is based on current economic, regulatory, market conditions as in effect on the date hereof.
8Businessm.dailyhunt.in
India-EU FTA Negotiations Conclude, Legal Scrutiny Underway
India-EU FTA Negotiations have concluded, with technical scrubbing of the text ongoing. The landmark pact aims to significantly increase trade and investment between the two regions. No specific signing date has been set for December. The agreement, initially launched in 2007 and relaunched in 2022, is expected to provide greater market access and benefit businesses and consumers alike. The European Commission has already transmitted the text to the EU Council for authorization, indicating an advanced stage of the process. Bilateral trade between India and the EU reached USD 136.54 billion in 2024-25, with India's exports reaching $75.85 billion.
9Worldm.dailyhunt.in
Cyclone Arnab Threatens Nepal's Paddy Harvest, Farmers Battle Climate Change Impacts
Cyclone Arnab in Nepal has threatened the crucial harvest period, highlighting the challenges faced by farmers due to climate change. Seema Shakya KC, a farmer in Bungmati, expressed concern that if there is no rainfall, the paddies dry within 7 to 10 days, causing the rain to extend its duration. She and other farmers are working to collect crops before the rains intensify, fearing damage to their year-long efforts. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority has issued warnings for heavy rainfall, lightning, and windstorms across several provinces, including Koshi, Madhes, Bagmati and Gandaki. These warnings are a reminder of the unpredictable weather patterns now affecting agricultural cycles. The changing climate poses a direct threat to Nepal's economic stability and food security.
10Politicsm.dailyhunt.in
Iran in Talks with Mediators for 7-Day US Peace Plan, Says Foreign Minister
Iran's Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, has stated that a 7-day plan could be implemented quickly if necessary arrangements are finalized. This comes amidst heightened regional tensions between Iran and Israel, which are experiencing direct hostilities for the first time in decades. Araghch warned of potential disruptions to global energy markets if further military actions occur in the Persian Gulf. Concerns about the conflict have already impacted global energy prices, with European natural gas prices rising to over 100 euros per megawatt-hour, partly due to fears of retaliatory actions against energy infrastructure in the Gulf. The situation has also been complicated by political shifts in Israel, contributing to uncertainty surrounding regional stability.
11Worldoilprice.com
Peace Talks Won’t Save Oil Buyers From $100-Plus Oil
Middle Eastern nations are engaging in diplomatic efforts to resolve tensions between the Middle East and Iran, with high-level delegations from Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan meeting with Iranian officials in Tehran. Despite Iranian President Pezeshkian expressing willingness to resolve regional differences, Tehran insists that U.S. sanctions and the blockade of Iranian ports must be addressed before broader negotiations can begin. Stanchart predicts that crude prices will remain elevated over the coming months, with the pace and durability of Gulf supply recovery being the primary drivers of market balances. Despite restoring some crude exports, disruption to refining activity and costly shipping alternatives continue to limit effective supply. Governments have drained emergency oil stocks to cover the shortfall, which will add to oil demand in the months ahead. Major Asian importers have also drawn down strategic and commercial stocks to make up for lost Gulf supply. On the natural gas front, StanchART predicts a high price floor for European gas through winter as seasonally normal temperatures have already tightened Europe’s physical balance.
12Worldagbi.com
Saudi AI goals hit by rising cost of building data centres
The Iran war is increasing the cost of building data centres in Saudi Arabia, putting pressure on the kingdom's artificial intelligence ambitions and the government's repair bill. The pressure on ports and shipping lanes has increased the cost for basic materials and components imported from overseas. Data centre builders are now competing for cargo space on container ships and trucks to keep imports flowing. This has led to higher overheads for companies overseeing the building of artificial intelligence infrastructure across Saudi Arabia. The country's east coast ports are receiving little or no imported cargo, creating bottlenecks on the Red Sea as ships compete for limited dockside space. The overall cost of data centres could increase by 10 percent in the Middle East this year, according to Currie & Brown.
