News 26/10/25

A migrant who was mistakenly released from prison has been recaptured following a major police manhunt.

Hadush Kebatu was arrested by Metropolitan Police officers in the Finsbury Park area of London at around eight-thirty on Sunday morning. Commander James Conway described it as a “diligent and fast-paced investigation,” praising the public for information that helped trace Kebatu.

He’s now been handed back into the custody of the Prison Service.

Two men have been arrested after a robbery at the Louvre museum in Paris, where thieves escaped with priceless jewels — including part of the French crown collection.

French public prosecutor Laure Beccuau criticised the premature leaking of the arrests, warning it could harm the investigation being carried out by more than a hundred officers.

She confirmed one of the suspects was detained while preparing to leave the country from Roissy Airport.

Former US Vice-President Kamala Harris says she regrets not urging Joe Biden to drop out of the race for the White House sooner.

Speaking to the BBC, she admitted she reflects on whether she should have advised him not to seek re-election. Biden withdrew in July 2024 after a disastrous debate performance against Donald Trump, citing concerns over his age and health.

Harris later took over as the Democratic nominee but lost the election, revealing in her new book that she never raised her concerns directly with Biden.

Supermarket bosses have warned that food prices could climb further if new taxes are introduced on the sector.

In a letter to Chancellor Rachel Reeves, the heads of Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury’s and others said higher business rates would inevitably hit consumers. The Treasury insists tackling food inflation remains a priority and says smaller retailers will benefit from reduced rates.