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1. Super Typhoon Fung-wong batters Philippines coast ahead of landfall as 100,000 people evacuated

   Super Typhoon Fung-wong, the biggest storm to threaten the Philippines this year, has started battering the country’s northeastern coast

2. Infant botulism in 10 US states linked to formula being recalled

   Federal and state health officials are investigating 13 cases in 10 U.S. states of infant botulism linked to baby formula that is being recalled

3. Over 1,500 flights canceled and 6,500 delayed as FAA forced cuts continue to cause havoc for travelers

   The FAA has plans to ramp up reductions in the coming days

4. No people thought unaccounted for as UPS cargo plane crash toll stands at 14, Louisville mayor says

   The mayor of Louisville, Kentucky, says the number of victims of a UPS cargo plane crash stands at 14 with nobody believed to be still unaccounted for among the missing

5. Florida man accused of killing two children, aged 7 and 9, and setting a mobile home on fire

   John Henry Walston, 27, set fire to the home in Escambia County before fleeing the scene

6. Vandalized monuments, illegal base jumping and ‘bear jams’: The shutdown is causing havoc at national parks

   Despite the warnings of advocacy groups, the Trump administration allowed many parks to be at least partially open with few staff and services

7. Kim Kardashian reveals whether she has qualified to become a lawyer

   Kardashian’s father, Robert Kardashian, was a successful attorney and part of OJ Simpson’s defense team during his 1995 murder trial

8. Health minister says BMA leaders ‘turning union into farce’ in online GP access row

   It came despite Stephen Kinnock’s claim that the government wants ‘to work constructively with the BMA’

9. Prince William hits out at big business for ‘falling short’ in tackling climate change

   William blasted major companies for ‘not doing nearly enough’ after a tour of Brazil for the Earthshot Prize awards and Cop30 summit

10. King Charles to lead Remembrance Sunday service in London

    The King will take centre stage at the National Service of Remembrance on Sunday