A magnitude-7 earthquake struck Tibet in southwestern China, killing 16 people and injuring 32 others, according to the Nagqu city emergency management office as reported by Xinhua. More than 300 homes collapsed. Damage assessment is still ongoing.
RAF Chinook helicopters and A400M aircraft will be equipped with firefighting gear to tackle wildfires from the air for the first time, the government announced ahead of a wildfire summit chaired by the Prime Minister.
Up to £45 million will fund additional specialist wildfire teams and lighter, more breathable protective equipment for firefighters in England. Unlike current kit designed for building fires, the new gear can be worn for longer periods outdoors.
A further £25 million will go toward restoring dried-out peatlands in England, which the government says will help them hold more water and act as natural firebreaks. Farmers will also receive financial support to dig ponds and remove burnable materials in high-risk areas.
Other measures include a Wildfires AI Unit in COBR's National Situation Centre, work with the Met Office on improved wildfire forecasts, and development of England's first Wildfire Action Plan.
The government said it will also consider tougher local restric
The Securities and Exchange Board of India has published a consolidated version of its Real Estate Investment Trusts Regulations, 2014, reflecting amendments made as of October 15, 2026. The document is available on the SEBI website. No further details about the specific changes made in the latest amendment were provided in the source.
SEBI has cautioned investors against stock tips being offered through invitation-only WhatsApp groups, according to a press release issued by the regulator on October 22, 2026. The full advisory is numbered PR No. 65/2026. No further details were available in the source text provided.