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The following day, the Taliban-run defence ministry blamed the attacks on Pakistan, accusing its neighbor of violating its sovereignty. "Islamabad did not confirm that it was behind Thursday's attacks, but called on Kabul "to stop harbouring the Pakistani Taliban (TTP) on its soil. "This evening, Taliban forces began using weapons. We fired first light and then heavy artillery at four points along the border," a senior official in Pakistan's Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province, bordering Afghanistan, told AFP. "Pakistani forces responded with heavy fire and shot down three Afghan quadcopters suspected of carrying explosives.

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The Sunday Telegraph says, external the Chancellor will "tax the rich" in the Budget, rather than cutting spending or increasing borrowing. The Sunday Express thinks, external she is "eyeing up" a raid on pensions, either pushing up taxes on contributions by working people, or on withdrawals by those who have retired. The Sunday Mirror says, external Reeves is pledging to "leave no stone unturned" in her efforts to get the economy firing again. The Sunday Times says, external the White House is the latest to express concern about the collapse of the case against two men accused of spying for China. It says the government has been told it could undermine the special relationship, and could threaten intelligence-sharing between the UK and the US.

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 channelBritish Prime Minister Keir Starmer will travel to Egypt to attend the Sharm El Sheikh Peace Summit , where leaders are expected to sign a U.S.-brokered peace agreement aimed at ending the conflict in Gaza, his office said on Saturday.The first phase of the plan is set to begin with the release of hostages and Palestinian prisoners by Monday, marking what Britain called a "historic turning point" after two years of war.The British leader would pay tribute to the role of U.S. President Donald Trump and the diplomatic efforts of Egypt, Qatar and Turkey in brokering the deal, his office said.He is expected to call for continued international coordination to implement the next phase, which includes deploying a ceasefire monitoring mission and establishing transitional governance in Gaza.Starmer will reiterate Britain's "steadfast support" to help secure the ceasefire and deliver humanitarian aid.

The Entry Exit System (EES) involves people from third-party countries such as the UK having their fingerprints registered and photograph taken to enter the Schengen area, which consists of 29 European countries, mainly in the EU. For most UK travellers the EES process will be done at foreign airports. UK travellers boarding international services from London’s St Pancras railway station, the Port of Dover and Eurotunnel’s Folkestone terminal will complete EES checks in the UK. The EU is rolling out EES in a phased manner, with participating states initially only required to use the system for a proportion of their arrivals. The system will eventually replace the need for border officers to stamp passports.

The renowned Lord Crewe Arms in the medieval village of Blanchland, Northumberland, has garnered renewed praise, making its way into second place in the Times' list of the 25 best spots for an autumn break. Nestled on the County Durham border in the sleepy village of Blanchland, the Lord Crewe Arms, much like the historic village it sits in, is often celebrated for preserving its qualities from the past. Set in the midst of the North Pennine Moors, the cosy and 'atmospheric' former monastic guesthouse - which features annexed former miners' cottages - dates back to the 12th century. 'Up high the wind may be scouring the flat moorland tops of the North Pennines' but down in the Lord Crewe Arms, 'you’ll be snug and warm' said the Times. Paths lead up from the village through woods to the moors — don’t get lost."

Marc Benioff has become the latest Silicon Valley tech leader to signal his approval of President Trump, saying that the president is doing a great job and ought to deploy the National Guard to deal with crime in San Francisco. “We don’t have enough cops, so if they [National Guard] can be cops, I’m all for it,” he told the New York Times from aboard his private plane. AdvertisementThe National Guard is generally not allowed to perform domestic law enforcement duties when federalized by the president. Benioff’s call to send National Guard troops to San Francisco drew sharp rebukes from several of the region’s elected Democratic leaders. Gavin Newsom, who vociferously opposed the deployment of National Guard troops in Los Angeles, did not issue a comment in response to Benioff.

Her many beloved films included The First Wives Club, Father Of The Bride, The Family Stone and the Book Club movies. Diane Keaton at the 2004 Oscars (Ian West/PA)Her First Wives Club co-star Bette Midler wrote on Instagram: “The brilliant, beautiful, extraordinary Diane Keaton has died. What you saw was who she was … oh, la, lala!”Actor Ben Stiller paid tribute on X, writing: “Diane Keaton. Warren Beatty and Diane Keaton (PA)Much of her career was defined by her many collaborations with Allen, her one-time boyfriend, and Annie Hall was the signature character of her career to many of her fans. More recently she collaborated with Jane Fonda, Mary Steenburgen and Candice Bergen on the Book Club films.

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The Sunday Times has today launched a campaign to Get Britain Reading as new data shows that people of all ages now read social media posts more often than books. However, they were far more likely to “very much enjoy” reading print books than social media (45 per cent versus 23 per cent). Reading is tragically in decline, and with it we’re losing the ability to concentrate, to think deeply, and the joy of getting lost in another world … That’s why The Sunday Times’ Get Britain Reading campaign is so important.”Why we’re launching the Get Britain Reading campaign, by the editor Do you miss the thrill of getting stuck into a wonderful book? That is why The Sunday Times today launches our campaign to Get Britain Reading again. ​Coram Beanstalk is a national children’s reading charity with more than 50 years’ experience in creating readers through one-to-one, in-person reading support.

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