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At the Commonwealth summit in Antigua, Charles condemned the transatlantic slave trade while Andy Burnham offered talks on an apology but ruled out financial reparations.

The Arewa Transformational Leaders Forum petitioned the British High Commission in Abuja over alleged attacks and the sealing of an ADC office before a November 4, 2026 campaign flag-off.

Daily Heathrow services to Dubai returned on 3 November after an eight-month halt linked to US–Iran strikes, while the Foreign Office warns of a high risk of sudden escalation.

At the Commonwealth summit in Antigua, King Charles condemned the slave trade while Andy Burnham discussed a formal British apology and ruled out reparations.

Andy Burnham said people would expect the Government to take an estimated 0.4% GDP gain from closer EU ties at a Brussels summit on 20 November.

Speaking in Antigua, the prime minister said closer EU ties on food, emissions trading and youth mobility could add 0.4% to UK GDP.

Russia’s foreign minister urged a new European security deal as Britain readies a multinational exercise tied to a possible post-conflict mission in Ukraine.

A consortium led by Todd Boehly is lining up a securities swap for Lukoil’s overseas assets after UK and US sanctions pushed the Russian oil company to sell.

Security Council deputy secretary Alexey Shevtsov said information attacks have risen several times since the special military operation and cited a British institute among those behind them.

Talks ahead of a 20 November EU summit could lift sanitary checks on UK food and farm goods if Britain follows EU plant, animal and food standards.