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Blanche: DOJ independence is a 'misperception' — 'I work for President Trump

Attorney General Todd Blanche told a New York Post podcast that separation between the Justice Department and the White House is a 'misperception.' He had earlier declined to pledge DOJ independence.

Peter Olaleru•October 23, 2026•3 min
Todd Blanche
Todd Blanche Credit: Ryan M. Biller / Wikimedia Commons, Public domain
Health

Intismeran cuts melanoma recurrence by 42%: what the phase III data really shows

An mRNA vaccine built from each patient's tumour mutations cut melanoma recurrence by 42% at two years in a 1,137-patient trial — the first individualised cancer vaccine to clear phase III.

Business

Treasury widens tech-investment screen to Russia days after Trump waives sanctions

The proposed rule expands a Biden-era outbound-investment program to more technologies and more countries — including Russia, just days after Trump waived sanctions there.

Politics

Europe's Sakharov Prize to ICC: a symbolic answer to US sanctions

The European Parliament awarded the Sakharov Prize to the International Criminal Court on October 22, less than two weeks after the US announced sanctions banning transactions with the court.

Sports

Ipswich 1-1 Nottingham Forest at Half-Time: Enciso Answers Williams as xG Gap Widens

Neco Williams struck early for Forest, Julio Enciso levelled on 41 minutes, but the visitors' 1.39 xG to Ipswich's 0.40 tells the deeper first-half story at Portman Road.

Politics

A Watchdog Referral, Not a Verdict, Put Lewandowski in DOJ's Sights

The Justice Department has opened a criminal investigation into Corey Lewandowski after a DHS inspector general referral. Trump, asked about it, did not defend him.

Science & Climate

How to Weatherproof Exterior Wood

A step-by-step guide to preparing and protecting outdoor timber from the UK's damp climate.

Finance

How to Use a Visa Gift Card on Amazon

Cybersecurity

Britain's 'Be Ready' Campaign: Three Days of Cash and Tinned Food as Cyber Resilience Policy

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Abuja Talks Fail: NLC and TUC Give Government Five Days to Deliver

Talks in Abuja ended without resolution after unions said the government delegation lacked authority to negotiate. A nationwide strike threat now hangs on the next meeting.

Sports3 min

FIFA picks the US for the 2028 Women's Club World Cup - but January dates clash with Europe

FIFA confirmed the US will host the inaugural 19-team Women's Club World Cup from 5–30 January 2028, a window that collides with Europe's domestic season.

Science & Climate3 min

Nagqu earthquake updates diverge as later account cites 16 deaths

An initial report found no immediate casualties or damage after a magnitude 7.0 quake in Tibet. A later account reported 16 deaths, 32 injuries and hundreds of homes collapsed.

Politics3 min

Trump Predicts War Will End After Midterms as Iran Strike Talks Emerge

Reports describe possible U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran after the November midterms, even as President Trump predicts the war will end immediately after the election.

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Politics

Blanche: DOJ independence is a 'misperception' — 'I work for President Trump

Attorney General Todd Blanche told a New York Post podcast that separation between the Justice Department and the White House is a 'misperception.' He had earlier declined to pledge DOJ independence.

Peter Olaleru•October 23, 2026
PoliticsOctober 23, 2026

Melania Trump's office claims Oleshky truce, but Russia and Ukraine stay silent

The White House announced a localized ceasefire in Oleshky to begin October 29. Russia has not commented, Ukraine indicates only a tentative agreement, and a wider ceasefire this month already collapsed.

PoliticsOctober 23, 2026

Abu Dhabi Talks Set for November, but 21 Missiles Just Hit Kyiv

Russia struck Kyiv with at least 21 ballistic missiles and hit a dozen regions on October 22, hours after the Kremlin named Abu Dhabi for trilateral talks in early November.

PoliticsOctober 23, 2026

Europe's Sakharov Prize to ICC: a symbolic answer to US sanctions

The European Parliament awarded the Sakharov Prize to the International Criminal Court on October 22, less than two weeks after the US announced sanctions banning transactions with the court.

PoliticsOctober 23, 2026

A Watchdog Referral, Not a Verdict, Put Lewandowski in DOJ's Sights

The Justice Department has opened a criminal investigation into Corey Lewandowski after a DHS inspector general referral. Trump, asked about it, did not defend him.

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The latest vote where almost every lawmaker agreed and a few voted the other way, seat by seat.

Pennsylvania House · 21 Oct 2026

Pennsylvania House backs prostate health education campaign, 191–12

191–12
Yes · 191No · 12
Democratic
Yes103
No0
Republican
Yes88
No12

The 12 members who voted no

Jacob BantaVOTED NO

Jacob Banta

Republican · District 4

Scott BargerVOTED NO

Scott Barger

Republican · District 80

Charity KrupaVOTED NO

Charity Krupa

Republican · District 51

Josh BashlineVOTED NO

Josh Bashline

Republican · District 63

Stephanie BorowiczVOTED NO

Stephanie Borowicz

Republican · District 76

Wendy FinkVOTED NO

Wendy Fink

Republican · District 94

Barbara GleimVOTED NO

Barbara Gleim

Republican · District 199

Joe HammVOTED NO

Joe Hamm

Republican · District 84

Rich IrvinVOTED NO

Rich Irvin

Republican · District 81

Dallas KephartVOTED NO

Dallas Kephart

Republican · District 73

David MaloneyVOTED NO

David Maloney

Republican · District 130

Jamie WalshVOTED NO

Jamie Walsh

Republican · District 117

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Fact checks

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Public claims checked against the sources, with the evidence behind each verdict.

Partly True20 hrs ago

32 UK government services were taken offline due to the PHP security flaw.

We reached a partly true verdict. A BBC report confirms that Wes Streeting made the claim, and a report in the Bucks Free Press shows he discussed the PHP flaw in the context of government preparedness. The underlying story checks out in part: Orkney Council said its MyOrkney platform was taken offline on 22 October 2026 because of a PHP security vulnerability, and The National Archives said it took services offline on or before 22 October 2026 after guidance from the National Cyber Security Centre. The National Cyber Security Centre also issued guidance about a critical PHP security issue, which fits the timing. What we could not confirm is the figure of 32. No official count of affected services was published, and the two confirmed cases do not add up to a total.

Wes Streeting / Speech

Unverified22 hrs ago

The average number of rental properties available in the UK has fallen by more than a fifth compared to pre-Brexit levels.

The Office for National Statistics material reviewed measures rental prices and how they change. It does not give figures for the number of rental properties available before Brexit and today. That means we could not find enough public evidence to confirm or refute the claim. If you have data on rental property availability, please send it to us.

Sim Sekhon / News report

Partly True1 day ago

The United States national debt exceeds $40 trillion and the inflation rate is 3.7%.

The US Treasury’s Debt to the Penny dataset supports the debt figure: its records show total public debt outstanding, and the latest date provided here is 21 October 2026. Rand Paul’s Senate office had also stated on 22 September that the gross national debt exceeded $40 trillion. The inflation figure is not confirmed. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported 3.4% annual inflation for August, while its September figure cited here is for the South region, not the whole country. Neither establishes the national inflation rate on 22 October.

Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) / News report

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FIFA's Women's Club World Cup: The January Window Is the Real Story

FIFA's decision to stage the inaugural Women's Club World Cup from 5–30 January 2028 puts a new flagship event directly into the heart of the European domestic season, and the WSL is already bracing for Arsenal and Chelsea to disappear for up to a month. The hosting announcement is the easy part; whether FIFA accommodates the leagues that develop and employ the players it depends on is the test that matters.

Sports3 min

Ipswich 1-1 Nottingham Forest at Half-Time: Enciso Answers Williams as xG Gap Widens

Neco Williams struck early for Forest, Julio Enciso levelled on 41 minutes, but the visitors' 1.39 xG to Ipswich's 0.40 tells the deeper first-half story at Portman Road.

Sports3 min

FIFA picks the US for the 2028 Women's Club World Cup - but January dates clash with Europe

FIFA confirmed the US will host the inaugural 19-team Women's Club World Cup from 5–30 January 2028, a window that collides with Europe's domestic season.

Cybersecurity

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Wes Streeting
Cybersecurity

Britain's 'Be Ready' Campaign: Three Days of Cash and Tinned Food as Cyber Resilience Policy

The UK government's new three-year campaign asks households to stock three days of water, food and cash — a quiet admission that payment systems and supply chains are strategic vulnerabilities.

Peter Olaleru•October 23, 2026
CybersecurityOctober 22, 2026

PHP Patch Push Brings Precautionary Shutdowns as Attack Attempts Surge

Governments took some websites offline while operators patched PHP flaws. A cloud firm reported millions of attempts after disclosure, but confirmed compromises have not been established.

CybersecurityOctober 22, 2026

Six Agencies, One Advisory: SafePay's 24-Hour Playbook Draws a Coordinated Warning

The FBI, CISA, the Secret Service and partners in Germany and the UK issued a joint advisory on SafePay, a group that has hit at least 600 organizations since August 2024.

CybersecurityOctober 21, 2026

PHP's Core Flaw: AI Found It Fast, Patching 70% of the Web Is the Hard Part

Emergency PHP patches fix CVE-2026-109618 and CVE-2026-109619, but the real story is a security pipeline that can't keep up with AI-speed discovery.

CybersecurityOctober 20, 2026

One power event in a single London cloud zone: how Revolut, HSBC and Lloyds went down

A power failure in Google Cloud's europe-west2-b zone on October 20 disrupted Revolut, HSBC and Lloyds banking, court video hearings, and public-sector sites across the UK.

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Health3 min

Intismeran cuts melanoma recurrence by 42%: what the phase III data really shows

An mRNA vaccine built from each patient's tumour mutations cut melanoma recurrence by 42% at two years in a 1,137-patient trial — the first individualised cancer vaccine to clear phase III.

Health3 min

How to Get Rid of Bed Bugs Safely

A practical guide to spotting, treating and preventing bed bugs in your home, using heat, cold, cleaning and professional help.

Health3 min

Ebola Reaches Abuja: One Case, 44 Contacts, and a 21-Day Test

Nigeria's Health Ministry confirmed an Ebola case in Abuja after a woman arrived from Uganda. Officials are tracing 44 contacts as the outbreak spreads across Africa.

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A view of a beach with a tower in the background — Four Places, One £10m Prize: What the City of Culture Shortlist Actually Reveals
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Four Places, One £10m Prize: What the City of Culture Shortlist Actually Reveals

Blackpool, Milton Keynes, Sheffield and Wrexham are shortlisted for UK City of Culture 2029. All four get £125,000; only one gets £10m.

Peter Olaleru•October 22, 2026
Pop CultureOctober 20, 2026

New America? What Renaming New Mexico Would Actually Require

A president can rename a gulf by executive order, but a state's name is not his to change. The New Mexico demand illustrates the gap between branding and constitutional reality.

Pop CultureOctober 18, 2026

Lord Boateng: British Museum offers loans where Ghana seeks return of Asante gold

Lord Boateng told a Chatham House audience the British Museum has talked about reparative justice without delivering it, urging full returns of the Ethiopian Tabots, Benin Bronzes and Asante gold.

Pop CultureOctober 15, 2026

Sally Rooney's Books Are Gone From British Shelves. The Law Did That, Not a Censor.

The withdrawal of Sally Rooney's books from the British market is not state censorship but the predictable result of a publisher refusing to become the conduit for money an author has said she wants to send to a proscribed group. The law is doing what Parliament designed it to do.

Pop CultureOctober 15, 2026

Sky-ITV merger: Nandy considers updating plurality rules for streaming era

UK Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy is 'minded to intervene' in Sky's £1.6 billion takeover of ITV, citing public interest concerns and considering legislation to update plurality rules for the streaming era.

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Tech3 min

New Mexico Judge Orders Meta to Pay $25bn Over Data Deception

A state court found Meta lied about how it handled Facebook user data, issuing the largest penalty the company has faced. Meta says it will appeal.

Tech3 min

How to Delete a Page in Microsoft Word

A step-by-step guide to removing unwanted pages, including stubborn blank ones, from a Word document on Windows or Mac.

Tech3 min

How to Check JAMB Results: UTME and Direct Entry

A step-by-step guide to checking your JAMB UTME or Direct Entry result by SMS or on the JAMB portal, and what to do next.