Today: Prince Harry calls for reconciliation with the royal family during a state visit by the Sultan of Oman, grieving families accuse Matt Hancock of telling a 'cruel lie' about care homes during the pandemic, Christina Applegate reveals she was misdiagnosed with multiple sclerosis, a coroner warns about 1.6million potentially fatal tumble dryers after a house fire killed a father and daughter, and a major study finds eating a handful of nuts daily slashes high blood pressure risk by 26 percent. Your briefing for Wednesday 21 October, from the Daily Mail, with the best of your comments.

(00:00) Today's headlines

(00:28) Prince Harry calls for reconciliation

(01:43) Matt Hancock care homes inquiry

(02:56) Christina Applegate misdiagnosis

(03:58) Tumble dryer fatal defects warning

(04:54) Nuts reduce high blood pressure risk

Prince Harry says some people don't want reconciliation

Prince Harry told GQ that reconciliation with his family is possible but said 'some people don't want it to work out'. He described sibling disagreements and broken relationships between parents and children as 'massively relatable'. The interview aired during the Sultan of Oman's state visit to Britain, drawing attention from royal circles.

Families accuse Matt Hancock of 'cruel lie' on care homes

Matt Hancock was accused by grieving families of lying about a 'protective ring' around care homes during the Covid-19 pandemic. The Covid-19 inquiry, chaired by Baroness Heather Hallett, found vulnerable residents were sacrificed to protect the NHS. Relatives said sick hospital patients were discharged into homes with little PPE. Hancock told the inquiry that discharging patients was 'the least worst solution'.

Christina Applegate reveals MS misdiagnosis after five years

Christina Applegate announced on her Messy podcast that she does not have multiple sclerosis, five years after being diagnosed. The 54-year-old former actress said her doctor confirmed her symptoms are not due to MS, leaving her without answers about her illness. Applegate, who uses a wheelchair and cane, described the news as not feeling like good news and said she is back to 'square one'.

Coroner warns 1.6million UK tumble dryers could be fatal

Senior coroner Martin Fleming warned that 1.6million tumble dryers in Britain could have potentially fatal defects after the deaths of Sohaib Ahmed and his nine-year-old daughter Manahal in a house fire last June. Fleming suggested banning sales of affected models while safety checks are carried out.

Major study finds nuts cut high blood pressure risk by 26 percent

A British study of nearly 150,000 people found eating a daily handful of nuts, about 30 grams, lowers the risk of high blood pressure by 26 percent. Scientists say nuts contain chemicals that help blood vessels relax and antioxidants that reduce inflammation. The review highlights nuts as a go-to snack for reducing cravings and improving heart health. The findings support dietary recommendations for cardiovascular disease prevention and healthy eating habits.

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Today: Brendan Nugent, a radical anti-Israel climate campaigner, is arrested after Helen Haines MP is run over outside her Victoria office and loses a leg, Kemi Badenoch warns Labour's budget under John Healey could be worse than Rachel Reeves's, Harry and Meghan's Nottingham tour itinerary is published online despite security concerns, extreme left-wing groups plan French-style protests in London and two men filmed snatching Peter the rabbit in Hull are hunted by police. Your briefing for Tuesday 20 October, from the Daily Mail, with the best of your comments.

(00:00) Today's headlines

(00:31) Brendan Nugent Victoria MP attack

(01:29) Kemi Badenoch Labour budget warning

(02:30) Harry Meghan Nottingham itinerary

(03:43) French-style protests planned London

(04:49) Peter the rabbit Hull theft

Man, 43, arrested over Australian MP car 'attack' is identified as radical anti-Israel climate campaigner

Brendan Nugent, a 43-year-old radical anti-Israel climate campaigner, was arrested after allegedly running over Australian MP Helen Haines outside her office in Victoria. Haines is in critical condition and lost a leg in the attack. Barber Ricky Jefferies, a father of three, intervened and made a citizen's arrest.

This Budget could be even worse than the two bloodbaths delivered by Reeves, Kemi Badenoch warns

Kemi Badenoch, Conservative leader, has warned that Labour's upcoming budget under Chancellor John Healey could damage the economy more than Rachel Reeves's previous budgets.

Why did the Sussexes allow a 'minute-by-minute' itinerary of their Nottingham tour to go online? REBECCA ENGLISH suggests Harry and Meghan may have wanted to 'provoke' security incident ahead of taxpayer-funded protection decision

Harry and Meghan's detailed itinerary for their Nottingham tour was published by a local news website a day before their first public engagement since returning to Britain. The couple's security concerns were questioned by royal editor Rebecca English on the Palace Confidential podcast, who described the move as highly unusual and asked if they tried to provoke a situation.

Extreme Left-wing activists threaten French-style mayhem on the streets of Britain next month

A coalition of extreme left-wing groups is planning to mobilise students and workers for protests in central London next month, inspired by French student riots. At least 2,400 people have been arrested during the unrest in France. The groups aim to rise against imperialism, capitalism, authoritarianism and the far right.

Pair of thieves who grabbed family's pet rabbit Peter by the ears and stole him from hutch 'talked in Russian about turning him into kebabs'

Two men were filmed on CCTV snatching a family's pet rabbit named Peter from his pen outside their home in Hull. The footage, which went viral, shows one man picking up Peter by the ears while the rabbit struggles. Audio reveals the men spoke Russian and said they would turn him into kebabs. Peter was found dumped in a car park 24 hours later. Police are investigating the theft.

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Today: Emmanuel Macron pledges a crackdown after nearly half a million protesters cause apocalyptic violence in France, Labour faces criticism as 200,000 people are granted indefinite leave to remain despite a promised migration crackdown, Katie Zacharia is fired as White House press secretary after a photo with Donald Trump sparks a security scare, Tommy Fury is asked to leave a Halloween event near Chorley after staff complaints, and Manhattan's Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade crowns Snickers the Shih Tzu as its winner. Your briefing for Monday 19 October, from the Daily Mail, with the best of your comments.

(00:00) Today's headlines

(00:29) Macron vows crackdown after riots

(01:32) Labour migration bill under fire

(02:19) Katie Zacharia fired after photo fail

(03:34) Tommy Fury Halloween event incident

(04:39) Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade

Macron pledges crackdown following 'apocalyptic' violence as Donald Trump blames 'immigrants with hatred in their hearts' for French riots amid fears country is 'ungovernable'

French President Emmanuel Macron has promised a major crackdown after describing recent riots as apocalyptic, with nearly 500,000 protesters on French streets, widespread looting, and public buildings set on fire. In a televised address, Macron called for unity and swift justice for those responsible.

The true cost of Labour's migration dithering: At least 200,000 are given the right to remain since crackdown promise, official figures show

At least 200,000 people have been granted indefinite leave to remain in Britain since Labour promised a migration crackdown last year. Official figures show about 5,000 people each week, after living in the UK for five years on visas, now have permanent residency with full access to benefits, NHS care, and social housing.

Fired Katie Zacharia in new crisis after farewell photo fail with Trump revealed sensitive information she was forced to remove

Katie Zacharia was dismissed as White House press secretary after only five days when it emerged she had not passed the bar exam despite claiming to be an attorney. Her farewell photo with Donald Trump at the Oval Office desk included a blurred map, sparking questions about a possible security breach.

Tommy Fury 'is asked to leave Halloween event after intimidating staff on boozy night' - as tearful fiancée Molly-Mae Hague hints at saga amid friction over his alcohol issues

Tommy Fury was reportedly asked to leave a Halloween event near Chorley after staff said he intimidated them during a night out. Witnesses claimed Fury, who has a history of alcohol issues, was seen staggering, confronting scare actors, and smelling of sickness before management intervened.

Happy Howl-o-ween! Dogs don their best fancy dress for spooky street party

Manhattan hosted the 36th Annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade, transforming the streets into a canine carnival with dogs and owners in elaborate costumes. Outfits ranged from Batman to dinosaurs, with Snickers, a black and white Shih Tzu dressed as basketball star Jalen Brunson, winning the top prize in a pumpkin-like basketball costume.

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