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Eilean Sionnach Lighthouse Cottage, off the Isle of SkyeGuests at this lighthouse keeper’s cottage have not only the property but the whole 1.6-hectare (four-acre) island to themselves. Eilean Sionnach is an islet off Skye that is accessible by boat or on foot at low tide. Like the lighthouse, the cottage was built in 1857 and has four bedrooms, four bathrooms, a kitchen and a lounge with a wood burner, and incredible sea views.As well as a patio and garden, which has a fire circle, the cottage has its own private beach. It is possible to time a lunchtime walk to the nearest…

Beijing says it will not back down in the face of threats, urging the US to resolve differences through negotiations.Published On 12 Oct 202512 Oct 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareChina has called United States President Donald Trump’s new tariffs on Chinese goods hypocritical as it defended its curbs on exports of rare earth elements and equipment, while stopping short of imposing additional duties on US imports.In a lengthy statement on Sunday, China’s Ministry of Commerce said its export controls on rare earths, which Trump had labelled “surprising” and “very hostile”, were introduced in response to a series of…

Imran Rahman-JonesTechnology reporter andLiv McMahonTechnology reporterGetty ImagesMicrosoft is encouraging users to update to Windows 11There is a big change coming for many people who use Windows computers. Microsoft is ending support for its Windows 10 operating system, which means from Wednesday 14 October, these computers may be at risk.This is because security updates will stop, making devices more vulnerable to attack.Microsoft is encouraging people to upgrade for free to Windows 11 – but not all computers will be able to do that. “The end of support for Windows 10 is shaping up to be a disaster for both consumers and…

Tonight represents a full-circle moment in television history as Amy Poehler returns to host Saturday Night Live on the very evening the show celebrates its 50th anniversary.  Oct. 11 marks five decades to the day since Mr. Mike first taught John Belushi to feed his fingertips to the Wolverines back in 1975, kicking off a cultural institution that would come to define modern comedy (and inspire Jason Reitman’s recent cinematic love letter). For Poehler, one of the show’s most beloved alumni, it’s a homecoming charged with emotion and legacy, a reminder of how keenly her sharp and fearless humor shaped SNL in…

The first month of the season is when every club gets its feet wet and settles into the year. As for the second month, this is when teams begin to separate themselves as either a playoff contender or someone already looking ahead to 2026. Week 6 has plenty of intriguing matchups on deck, and already is off the heels of the New York Giants upsetting the Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday night. That just goes to show you that anything can unfold after kickoff, so you’ll want to be in- sync with all the action. As we do every week throughout the…

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Aid relief scaled up as Hamas confirms it will begin releasing Israeli hostages on Monday morningHamas will begin releasing Israeli hostages held in Gaza tomorrow morning, a senior official from the Palestinian militant group has told the Agence France-Presse (AFP) news agency, as the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas continues to hold.Israel’s military says it has completed the first phase of its withdrawal from Gaza, after the ceasefire, brokered by the US, Qatar, Egypt and Turkey, came into effect on Friday morning.Under its terms, Hamas has until 12:00 local time (09:00 GMT) on Monday to release all 20 living hostages.…

Worries are that artificial general intelligence (AGI) will lead humanity into terrible fragmentation and strife.gettyIn today’s column, I examine a thought-provoking theory that once AI becomes AGI (artificial general intelligence) or ASI (artificial superintelligence), humanity will fragment into all sorts of radical factions on a massive scale. Why would this happen? The claimed rationale is that people will become wholly divided because of a zealot-like belief in the pinnacle AI as a kind of oracle or prophet. Whatever AGI advises people to do, they will do. This reaction is likely to pit people against other people since the advice by…

Looking for the most recent Mini Crossword answer? Click here for today’s Mini Crossword hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Wordle, Strands, Connections and Connections: Sports Edition puzzles.Need some help with today’s Mini Crossword? It helps if you play cards. If you could use some answers, read on. And if you could need guidance for daily solving, check out our Mini Crossword tips.If you’re looking for today’s Wordle, Connections, Connections: Sports Edition and Strands answers, you can visit CNET’s NYT puzzle hints page.Read more: Tips and Tricks for Solving The New York Times Mini CrosswordLet’s get…

The Queen has shared a wistful but mischievous memory of her longstanding friend Dame Jilly Cooper, as she spoke at a book festival six days after the author’s death at the age of 88.Speaking at the Cliveden Literary Festival in Berkshire, Queen Camilla affectionately recalled an anecdote about Dame Jilly.”She came to a party here a few years ago where, I hope, she uttered her immortal line, ‘I’m going to get so absolutely plastered tonight, darling. I love you so much, I want to see two of you’,” she said, to laughter in the room.”Dear Jilly, how we’d love to…