Introduction The past 24 hours have seen a wide range of significant events, from major developments in international relations to notable achievements in sports and entertainment. In this briefing, we will provide an overview of the most important stories from around the world. ## World News Uganda has begun withdrawing its troops from Somalia after 20 years, marking a significant shift in the country's foreign policy. The move comes as Ryanair warns that it may freeze workers' pay and raise fares due to higher fuel prices, which could rise by €2bn in 2028 unless the US-Israel war with Iran comes to an end. In other news, King Charles III is set to address the issue of slavery in Antigua, with the UK potentially issuing an apology. A popular Australian children's author has been jailed over child exploitation offences, highlighting the need for greater vigilance in protecting vulnerable individuals. ## Sports In sports, Katie Boulter has overcome an incident that 'got under her skin' to reach the last-16 of the Hong Kong Open. Australia has omitted its star pace trio from the upcoming white-ball series against England, while the NFL saw a number of major upsets, including the defeat of the Vikings, Chiefs, and Cowboys. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers made history, but Lamar Jackson was sidelined due to injury. ## Entertainment In entertainment news, Martha Stewart has apologized for a controversial Halloween costume, while Gavin and Stacey actor Oscar Hartland is hoping to make it big with his band. Singer Cate McHugh has won The Voice UK, after starting her career busking in Cardiff. ## Health and Technology In the field of health, a new robot is being used to perform surgery at Belfast City Hospital, with the aim of reducing waiting lists. A woman who waited years for pain-relieving surgery has praised the new technology, saying she hopes it will help others avoid similar delays. The NHS is also introducing a new warning system to flag sick children who are deteriorating quickly in A&E. In technology news, Binance users have withdrawn $3.6bn following a record crypto hack, while OpenAI is considering rebranding its data centers as 'AI compute campuses'. ## Business In business, thousands of jobs are set to be cut at Virgin Media O2, while new Buy Now Pay Later rules may block some users from using the service. The Green Party is at a 'crossroads', according to former co-leader Adrian Ramsay, who says the party needs to focus on its core values.