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US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth’s plane made an unscheduled landing in the UK, during a return flight headed for the US, the Pentagon said on X.The plane carrying Hegseth on his way back from Nato’s Defence Minister meeting in Belgium had a “crack in the aircraft windshield”.”The plane landed based on standard procedures and everyone onboard, including Secretary Hegseth, is safe,” the government said.Hegseth later wrote after landing: “All good. Thank God. Continue mission!”BBC Verify tracked the plane, and found that it began losing altitude off the south-west coast of Ireland. It then headed back east, having dropped to…

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 THE economy barely grew last month, according to official figures. New figures released by The Office for National Statistics (ONS) reveal Gross Domestic Product (GDP) was up just slightly. Sign up for the Money newsletter Thank you! It comes ahead of the budget next month.Credit: Reuters Monthly GDP is estimated to have grown by 0.1% in August 2025, following a fall of 0.1% in July 2025. The latest reading was said to be boosted by demand for business rental and leasing services and also healthcare. However it was offset by a lack of output from consumer facing roles, such as travel agents…

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Mumbai, October 16, 2025: Lords Mark Industries Ltd., has received US FDA registration for its range of surgical consumables, orthopedic supports, and hygiene products — a milestone that reinforces its manufacturing excellence and strengthens India’s position in the global healthcare supply chain. Lords Mark Industries Ltd.secures US FDA Registration, Reinforces India’s Position in Global Healthcare Manufacturing US FDA registration represents the highest standard of product safety, quality, and compliance. For Indian manufacturers, it opens doors to regulated international markets such as the United States, European Union, and the Middle East, enabling exponential business growth. For Lords Mark Industries, this marks…

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This article was written byFollowPeter Arendas is an associate professor at the University of Economics in Bratislava. He has over 15 years of investing experience. Peter specializes in covering small and mid-cap companies in the resource sector with an in-depth insight into the precious and industrial metals royalty & streaming industry.Peter is the leader of the investing group Royalty & Streaming Corner where he offers in-depth analysis of long-only investment ideas, actionable research, model portfolios, discussions of the latest news, and direct access for questions in chat. Learn More.Analyst’s Disclosure:I/we have a beneficial long position in the shares of SAND,…

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Celia Saw says she lost her unborn child to criminals’ lust for gold.The 27-year-old from the Munduruku tribe in the Brazilian Amazon suffered a miscarriage at three months, which she believes was triggered by mercury leached into rivers from illegal mining.Her small, remote village of Sawré Muybu is one of three in the state of Pará where a study published in 2021 found that on average, six out of every 10 residents had levels of the heavy metal above safe limits.“Today our women are scared of getting pregnant,” said mother-of-two Celia as she recovered in the nearby town of Itaituba,…

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Car insurance prices have soared in recent years – with motorists facing hefty bills. Here’s how to bring them down using a “little-known” trickCar insurance is a legal requirement in the UK (and everywhere)(Image: Getty)If you own a vehicle, you might want to know this secretly not-so-known life hack.Motorists have been encouraged to utilise a “little-known” trick to cut their car insurance by £310 annually. An average 18 year old pays £2,342 yearly for car insurance, whilst motor insurance costs have rocketed by over 81% across a decade, figures from the Office for National Statistics reveal.But automotive specialists at Show…

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Editor’s Note: Throughout October in celebration of Manufacturing Day/Month, IndustryWeek’s Faces of Manufacturing will share the stories of people with a passion for manufacturing. Jason Kinsey City/State of Residence: Leola, Pennsylvania Job Title: Customer Relations Company: Dexco Years with Company: 18.5 Industry of Your Company: industrial storage/racking systems Training/Education: High school. What made you decide to pursue a career in manufacturing? “I started my manufacturing career in the role of a machine operator and then got my welding certification. I’ve always enjoyed physical work, so manufacturing felt like a natural fit. I’m a hands-on person, and the idea of building…

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(MENAFN- Crypto Breaking) Recent turmoil in the cryptocurrency markets, marked by a significant price plunge, has sparked debates about whether the downturn signals the beginning of a new bullish phase. While traders and analysts are divided, some believe that the recent sell-off has reset market sentiment and could pave the way for a rally. This article explores key insights from industry experts on the potential rebound and the current state of the crypto ecosystem amid heightened volatility. Friday’s crypto market crash saw Bitcoin drop over 10%, wiping out billions in liquidations and raising questions about market direction. Some traders, including…

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