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Swedish climate academic Andreas Malm says he has been denied entry to the UK after receiving a message from the Home Office stating that his presence would not be conducive to the public good.

The 2027 Dakar Rally will take place in Morocco and Portugal after organisers abandoned plans to hold the event in Saudi Arabia over security concerns.

Mayon Volcano in the central Philippines erupted on Friday, 30 October, releasing ash into the atmosphere. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology raised the alert level from 2 to 3, signalling increased volcanic unrest.

On October 28, 2026, Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, known as Tommy Robinson, was found guilty at London's Southwark Crown Court of two counts of harassment causing fear of violence.

Archaeologists at the Pompeii Archaeological Park reconstructed a wooden cupboard found in a middle-class home on Via dell'Abbondanza, sealed since the AD 79 volcanic disaster.

A tanker oil spill detected by the UAE’s Ministry of Climate Change and Environment has expanded along the coast, leading to sweeping beach closures in Ras Al Khaimah starting October 27, 2026.

On 28 October 2026, Finance Minister Healey outlined a fiscal plan aimed at easing pressure on British households and businesses while supporting defence, AI innovation and economic growth amid financial uncertainty.

A high-speed train collision near Urda, Toledo, on October 28 has left multiple carriages derailed and wreckage scattered across an embankment. Fund honest, independent Muslim journalism: support.islamchannel.tv

During an October 27 session on the US embargo against Cuba, tensions boiled over when US Ambassador Michael Waltz and Cuban diplomats engaged in a fiery exchange near the podium.

Around 20 Israeli tourists were reportedly involved in a shoplifting incident on Indonesia’s Gili Meno island after local shopkeepers accused them of stealing rings, perfume and swimsuits. The shopkeepers allegedly reviewed CCTV footage, shared images of the group on social media and searched their hotel luggage. According to the tourists, the dispute was settled after they paid local shopkeepers $3,000 before leaving the island. One tourist described the experience as “humiliating beyond description.” The group departed Gili Meno for Bali by ferry on Saturday evening before returning to Israel the following day.

Palestinians demonstrated in the West Bank on October 27 against sweeping military closures and home demolitions that have displaced thousands following a checkpoint attack.

American actor Mark Ruffalo made a surprise video appearance at rapper Macklemore’s ‘Free Palestine’ concert, urging continued solidarity with Palestinians and people around the world. “Keep fighting for a free Palestine and for humanity around the world. There will be no peace until there is equality,” Ruffalo said.

Galatasaray fans displayed powerful banners in solidarity with Gaza during their derby against Fenerbahçe in Istanbul, drawing attention to the suffering of Palestinians. The banners read: “Wake up, humanity, there is genocide in Gaza!” and “You are the embodiment of honour, dignity and pride, Gaza!” Other messages included: “Civilisation has shown its true face in Gaza” and “Let humanity unite; let Zionism disappear.”

On October 26, Macklemore played to a sold-out crowd of 13,000 at Dublin's 3Arena, waving a Palestinian flag and denouncing censorship following his removal from Ed Sheeran's tour over pro-Palestinian remarks. Joined by supporting acts including Hozier, Kneecap, and actor Liam Cunningham, the rapper vowed to continue speaking out against the war in Gaza before heading to Paris and London. Fund honest, independent Muslim journalism: support.islamchannel.tv

“Those two words are so threatening to some people that we’d rather silence those two words than confront what they actually mean.” American rapper Macklemore launched his “Free Palestine” concert tour in Dublin on Monday, calling for unity just weeks after being removed from Ed Sheeran’s tour following his pro-Palestine comments.

German football legend Mesut Özil has criticised FIFA for its double standards, questioning why Israeli teams remain eligible to compete while Russian teams were suspended. He urged the governing body to apply the same principles, stating: “As you know, FIFA did not impose bans on Israeli teams, but it did impose them on Russian teams… Put the double standard aside now and act in the same way.”

Bilbao experienced intense overnight clashes on October 26 as hooded groups set vehicles and street barricades on fire, prompting a heavy emergency response. Firefighters battled multiple blazes across the city while police intervened to restore order, arresting 19 people in connection with the widespread vandalism and looting. Fund honest, independent Muslim journalism: support.islamchannel.tv

On October 26, a 1-kilometer section of Oxford Street between Selfridges and IKEA officially became traffic-free, barring buses, cars, taxis, and bicycles. The long-awaited pedestrianisation scheme aims to revive Britain's busiest commercial thoroughfare following years of post-pandemic decline and competition from online shopping, with future plans for 2027 including public squares, green spaces, and enhanced pedestrian infrastructure. Fund honest, independent Muslim journalism: support.islamchannel.tv

The late nights. The savings put on the line. The parents who doubted it, and the communities that backed it anyway. Start-ups finding their feet and household names that began at a kitchen table. On 25th September at the London Hilton Metropole, those stories finally got the stage they deserve. ICBA 2026 brought together founders, investors and changemakers from across the UK to celebrate what Muslim enterprise is building, for our community and for the country. This year’s night was made possible by our headline partner Wahda app. Wahda means unity, and that’s exactly what filled the room. Thank you to the Wahda team for believing in this community and helping us bring it together under one roof. Missed it? Relive the speeches, the wins and the moments that made the night. Watch the highlights video now. Building something of your own? Nominations for ICBA 2027 open soon. Keep an eye on islamchannelawards.co.uk