Newspaper headlines: 'Andy sweats over police probe' and 'Ceasefire in peril'
The Daily Telegraph says, external Prince Andrew faces becoming the first member of the Royal Family to be investigated by police in more than 20 years. Prince Andrew has consistently denied any wrongdoing. The i Paper reports, external the government will be "guided" by the Royal Family when it comes to forming a decision. Some of the papers offer suggestions on what the Royal Family should do next. The Daily Star has, external a similar proposal: that he should be "banished" from public life or sent to the Tower of London.
Source:The Times
October 20, 2025 06:56 UTC
Highway Code: Warning to UK drivers over yellow line fines
As stated in the Highway Code, restrictions indicated by yellow lines apply to the carriageway, pavement and verge. Meaning of double yellow lines:Double yellow lines mean no waiting at any time, unless there are signs that specifically indicate seasonal restrictions. Meaning of single yellow lines:Single yellow lines indicate that there is no waiting during the times shown on the sign. Double red lines mean stopping at any time, with single red lines indicating no stopping during the times shown on the sign. Outside of London, fines for yellow lines are typically about £70, but can be as much as £130.
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October 20, 2025 05:04 UTC
British troops given powers to shoot down drones on sight amid rising Russia-linked threats: Report
SynopsisBritish troops will soon gain new powers to shoot down drones threatening military bases, according to a report. Defence minister John Healey is expected to announce the "kinetic option" for soldiers and Ministry of Defence Police, a move prompted by a growing threat, particularly from Russia. The government is also considering extending these powers to other critical sites like airports.
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October 20, 2025 01:45 UTC
Starmer warned of Green Party exodus over Reform obsession
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October 20, 2025 01:19 UTC
Women’s urinal startup raises £1m for worldwide expansion
The expansion of Peequal was sparked by demand from events companies around the world. The investment at the Bristol-based start-up will be used to manufacture the next-generation urinals, which can be flatpacked and exported around the world. Co-founders Amber Probyn, 27, and Hazel McShane, 29, estimate their urinals have been used 1.25 million times since their first event in 2022. Ms McShane said: “We’ve heard from events and toilet suppliers around the world keen to use our women’s urinals. Ms Probyn said Peequal would work with events, festivals and toilet suppliers overseas to reduce queuing time.
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October 19, 2025 23:16 UTC
Gaza ceasefire ‘holding’ after wave of Israeli strikes
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October 19, 2025 22:59 UTC
Cabbage divination and turnip lanterns revived ahead of Halloween
Following the spread of Christianity, Samhain Eve became known as All Hallows’ Eve, falling the evening before All Saints’ Day on November 1, also known as All Hallows’ Day, which commemorated the saints in heaven. This was followed by All Souls’ Day on November 2, which commemorated all departed souls, including those believed to be in purgatory. All Hallows’ Eve increasingly became associated with the dead who were thought to roam the land during this night. “They were the original Halloween lanterns – gnarled, misshapen and wonderfully unsettling.”Ms Millar added that both Samhain and All Hallows’ Eve were ultimately social festivals at a dark time of year. “Ulster’s traditions are not relics, they are living systems of knowledge that continue to influence how we live today.
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October 19, 2025 22:48 UTC
Russian spies have links to illegal migration smuggling gangs, reports claim
Daniel Mitov, Bulgaria’s equivalent of the home secretary, told the Times his government had evidence of direct links between Russia’s foreign intelligence agency and the gangs helping illegal migrants to cross Europe. His claim comes as ministers from Europe will gather alongside Sir Keir Starmer in London in the coming week to discuss plans to stem illegal migration through the Western Balkans. “Illegal migration inflows are an instrument for hostile regimes to destabilise the European Union and the United Kingdom,” Mr Mitov told the Times. Ms Mahmood met her counterparts from the western Balkans in London on Wednesday, ahead of the Prime Minister’s gathering next week. International policing efforts are attempting to crack down on smuggling gangs who have plotted trafficking routes through the region.
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October 19, 2025 22:24 UTC
Russian spies working with smugglers ‘to flood Europe with migrants’
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October 19, 2025 22:08 UTC
UK’s world-beating minimum wage poses problems for business
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October 19, 2025 21:49 UTC
‘I was happy to pierce my ear in court,’ says lawyer who saved Claire’s
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October 19, 2025 20:19 UTC
Surrey elections WILL be held in 2026 say Times journalist and SCC Leader
Both the Times journalist and the leader of Surrey County Council have confirmed that the article about possible further postponement of local government elections does not apply to Surrey. We would expect an announcement probably confirming an east-west unitary structure in Surrey from 2027 ( the preferred SCC MVDC and Elmbridge option ) to be made in the next few weeks. But a three unitary option was also proposed N/E/W by other boroughs and districts. With both the SCC leader and MVDC leader attending :https://www.trybooking.com/uk/events/landing/94647Initial unitary elections are expected to use the existing SCC ward boundaries so Leatherhead (without Givons and Tyrrells) would be with Fetcham East. The current SCC leader represents Weybridge but doesn’t live there.
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October 19, 2025 19:23 UTC
England defeat India to seal semifinal berth in Women's World Cup
Live EventsBrief Scores:as a Reliable and Trusted News Source Addas a Reliable and Trusted News Source Add Now! (You can now subscribe to our(You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channelIndore: England held their nerves to edge past India by four runs and book a place in the semifinals of the Women's World Cup here on Sunday.Electing to bat, England rode on skipper Heather Knight 's classy 109 off 91 balls (15x4, 1x6) -- in her 300th international appearance -- to post 288 for 8. Amy Jones contributed a solid 56 (68b, 8x4).England were cruising at 249 for 3 in the 45th over before India's bowlers, led by off-spinner Deepti Sharma (4/51) and debutant Shree Charani (2/68), triggered a collapse that saw them lose five wickets in the final five overs.In reply, India mounted a strong chase through Smriti Mandhana (88), Harmanpreet Kaur (70) and Deepti Sharma (50), but fell agonisingly short at 284 for 6 in their 50 overs.The result gave England their spot in the semifinals alongside Australia and South Africa, while India, having suffered their third straight defeat following losses to South Africa and Australia, are now in a do-or-die situation.India will next face New Zealand in Navi Mumbai on Thursday.England 288/8 in 50 overs (Heather Knight 109, Amy Jones 56; Deepti Sharma 4/51, Shree Charani 2/68) beat India 284/6 in 50 overs (Smriti Mandhana 88, Harmanpreet Kaur 70, Deepti Sharma 50; Nat Sciver-Brunt 2/47) by 4 runs.
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October 19, 2025 19:09 UTC
Prince Andrew latest: Giuffre claims Andrew’s team tried to hire internet trolls to hassle her in memoir
Close Prince Andrew joins King and Queen for Easter Sunday serviceGet the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Email * SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our Privacy noticeIn her posthumous memoir, Virginia Giuffre has claimed Prince Andrew’s team tried to “hire internet trolls” to “hassle” her online. An early copy of the autobiography obtained by The Independent has 88 references to Andrew across 400 pages. Andrew gave up using all his titles and honours on Friday as fresh allegations continue to surface. He paid millions to Giuffre to settle a civil sexual assault case, despite claiming never to have met her.
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October 19, 2025 18:47 UTC
The Clarkson review: Ford Ranger Phev pick-up — Kaleb and my dogs like it
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October 19, 2025 15:02 UTC