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The UK will send defence experts and equipment to Belgium to help it respond to drone sightings over military bases and airports, the head of the armed fores said on Sunday. Moscow has denied any connection to the incidents as European defence leaders have said the drones could be a form of Russian “hybrid warfare”.

Eimear DevlinBBC Money Box reporterEve CravenEve Craven had her child benefit halted after she went on a five-day trip to New York with her sonThe UK’s tax body is reviewing its decisions to strip child benefit from about 23,500 claimants after it used travel data to conclude they had left the country permanently.Normally the benefit runs out after eight weeks living outside the UK, but many people affected complained that HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) had stopped their money after they went on holiday for just a short time.The move came after MPs on the Treasury Select Committee demanded answers…

When to watch the Atlanta Falcons vs. Indianapolis ColtsSunday, Nov. 9 at 9:30 a.m. ET (6:30 a.m. PT).Where to watchThe Falcons and Colts game will air on NFL Network and stream on NFL Plus See at Sling Carries NFL Network for $20 a month Sling Select See at Fubo Carries NFL Network for $56 per month Fubo Sports The week 10 Sunday slate gets started early with the Falcons and Colts playing the first NFL game in Berlin. It’s the third city in Germany to host an NFL game after previous contests in Munich (2022 and 2024) and Frankfurt (two…

Noor NanjiCulture reporterJohn LewisThis year’s John Lewis Christmas advert centres a father-son relationship for the first timeIt’s still only early November, but Christmas adverts are already coming thick and fast.While they feature the usual sprinkle of festive cheer, experts say this year’s ads have also been tapping into some of 2025’s biggest themes, from the cost of living to masculinity.The idea of hardworking families trying to get by is at the centre of Asda’s advert, which depicts the Grinch trying to do his Christmas shopping.Meanwhile, John Lewis’s festive advert explores masculinity and emotion, leading some analysts to suggest it has…

Imagn Images The NFL is headed to Germany this weekend as the Atlanta Falcons and Indianapolis Colts face off in Berlin. The Colts made a major defensive upgrade at the trade deadline in order to cement their status as contenders, and the Falcons need a win to stay in the NFC playoff race.Coming off just their second loss of the season, the Colts took a big swing on Tuesday when they sent a pair of first-round picks and receiver AD Mitchell to the New York Jets for cornerback Sauce Gardner. That was a big gamble, but it’s one worth making…

High prices and high mortgage rates are making it hard for many people to get a toehold in the housing market. A new report from the National Association of Realtors says the share of homes sold to first-time buyers dropped to a record low in the last year. Scott Olson/Getty Images North America hide caption toggle caption Scott Olson/Getty Images North America First-time homebuyers are getting older. So much so, the National Association of Realtors had to scrap the photo it was planning to use on the cover of a new report. “The original cover had a very cute, young…

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If you watched all the way to the end of the new Apple TV show “Pluribus,” you may have noticed an unusual disclaimer in the credits: “This show was made by humans.” That terse message —  placed right below a note that “animal wranglers were on set to ensure animal safety” — could potentially provide a model for other filmmakers seeking to highlight that their work was made without the use of generative AI. And just in case the disclaimer wasn’t clear enough, creator Vince Gilligan (best known for “Breaking Bad”) was even more emphatic in a Variety feature story…

He’s back! Pete Davidson made a surprise appearance on Saturday Night Live, where he was introduced by Colin Jost during the “Weekend Update” segment to address a recent article about a ferry they purchased together years ago. “The New York Times recently ran an article calling the Staten Island Ferry that I purchased with Pete Davidson a ‘money losing fiasco.’ With more on this, is Pete Davidson,” Jost said in between laughs as Davidson rolled into the shot. “Colin, you’re looking great as ever. [Michael] Che, starting to crack,” Davidson said, before he went on to joke about a few…