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A smartphone showing a social media feed with an alert overlaid, beside an An Garda Siochana badge.
World Scam · Oct 15, 2026

An Garda Siochana social media accounts hijacked and used to promote cryptocurrency posts

Several official Garda social media profiles were taken over on the night of October 14 and into October 15, 2026, with posts and profile changes pushing cryptocurrency content. The incident highlights growing risks when law enforcement accounts are compromised and raises fresh questions about platform security and public trust.

Aerial view of Hunua Quarry and surrounding bushland
Others · Oct 15, 2026

Expert panel approves Hunua Quarry expansion, unlocking decades more aggregate for Auckland

An expert panel granted fast track approval on October 15 for Winstone Aggregates to deepen and expand Hunua Quarry, raising permitted annual production and extending the site’s working life. The decision aims to secure local aggregate for housing and infrastructure, but brings conditions on traffic, environmental protections and iwi engagement.

Coastal cliffs in northwest Scotland under stormy skies
World News · Oct 14, 2026

Yellow wind warning for north west Scotland as gales up to 70 mph hit UK coasts

The Met Office issued a yellow wind warning for parts of the Scottish Highlands and Outer Hebrides on Wednesday, forecasting frequent gusts of 50 to 60 mph and isolated gusts near 70 mph. The warning covers travel, public safety and power disruption risks as a low pressure system pushes across the North Atlantic.