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Apple has issued an urgent warning to iPhone users after identifying an 'extremely sophisticated attack' that can hijack devices.

Lilly Jones, 14, (pictured) was discovered hidden in undergrowth 500 yards from her home in Blaina in Gwent, Wales two days after she was reported missing.

University hospitals once again accepting patients after initial ambulance diversion, but recovery to continue in phases

Essex coast flood alert issued as high tides make flooding possible overnight from Clacton to Maldon, including Mersea Island. See safety advice.

Cynthia Erivo has accused Rada, [Royal Academy Of Dramatic Art), of misunderstanding of what it is like to need money' as she recalled her time there. 

Pippa Middleton and her hedge fund boss husband have been far from popular with their neighbours this year. Now, she is said to have fallen even further out of favour.

by George Whittaker

The RefreshOS project has released RefreshOS 3.1, bringing an updated Debian foundation, a dedicated software repository, improved 32-bit application compatibility, and several refinements to its KDE Plasma desktop experience. Released on October 27, 2026, the update advances the distribution's 3.x "Colorful Cosmos" series while introducing infrastructure that could significantly improve how RefreshOS delivers its own packages and configuration changes.

The new release moves from Debian 13.4 to Debian 13.7 "Trixie", incorporates Linux kernel 6.12.113, and continues using KDE Plasma 6.3.6. However, the most important development is the introduction of an official RefreshOS APT repository with separate Stable, Testing, and Experimental channels. This gives the project a more structured way to distribute customized software while continuing to benefit from Debian's established package ecosystem.

RefreshOS 3.1 also enables i386 architecture support, making it easier to install compatible 32-bit software and dependencies required by applications such as Steam. Additional changes address desktop localization, KDE integration, installer configuration, package permissions, and installation image cleanup. Together, these improvements represent an effort to make RefreshOS easier to maintain while preserving its focus on a ready-to-use Linux desktop.

RefreshOS Builds on Debian's Stable Release Model

RefreshOS is a Debian-based Linux distribution developed by eXybit Technologies, designed to provide a polished desktop environment without requiring users to configure every component manually. The project combines Debian's stable package foundation with KDE Plasma, preinstalled applications, hardware support, multimedia capabilities, and custom desktop styling.

Unlike distributions that emphasize constant adoption of the newest software versions, RefreshOS prioritizes a relatively predictable desktop experience. Its Debian foundation provides access to established security maintenance, package management, and compatibility practices, while RefreshOS adds its own configuration choices to simplify everyday use.

Version 3.1 continues that philosophy by incorporating Debian 13.7, the seventh point release of Debian 13 "Trixie." Debian published this update on September 12, 2026, primarily to consolidate security corrections and fixes for significant software problems. These point releases do not represent entirely new Debian generations. Instead, they refresh installation media and package selections so newly installed systems begin with a more current collection of fixes.

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It was his personal desire to help people that were struggling

Ahead of the touchscreen MacBook Pro expected to debut tomorrow, Apple has refreshed its standard 14-inch MacBook Pro with the new M6 processor, promising up to 20% faster multithreaded performance, improved power efficiency, and more powerful on-device AI capabilities. The Verge reports: Announced this morning through a press release, the new 14-inch MacBook Pro features three Thunder 4 USB-C ports that all support charging and DisplayPort connectivity, a MagSafe 3 charging port, full-size HDMI, and an SDXC memory card slot accommodating photographers. Pricing for the new M6 version of the 14-inch MacBook Pro starts at $1,999 with 16GB of memory, the same as last year's M5 model. Preorders start on October 28th and shipping is expected to begin on November 6th. The new M6 processor is Apple's first 2nm chip with a bump to a 12-core CPU, up from 10 cores in the M5, and the company says it offers up to 1.2x faster multithreaded performance when compared to its predecessor. The M6 also features a Dual 16-core Neural Engine to handle heavy on-device AI tasks, plus an upgraded 12-core GPU with a Neural Accelerator in each core. In addition to performance improvements, Apple says its M6 processor is more power efficient.

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Revenue up, operating profit up, 30 million paid Copilot seats locked in, 88 DCs added, $43.8 billion returned to shareholders

The latest YouGov survey showed Nigel Farage's party with a 20 per cent vote share, following a two percentage-point drop since last week.

Britain has paid the highest interest rate on five-year debt for nearly two decades as John Healey puts the finishing touches to his Budget.

The Chancellor is expected to announce a 3.9 per cent rise in the national living wage when he delivers the Budget tomorrow.

An evil couple who battered their three-month-old son to death have today been ordered to serve extra prison time after judges deemed their previous punishments 'unduly lenient'.

Marlo Swann McNair Plowden, 28, appears to have cast aside his privileged roots to reinvent himself as a Left-wing activist.

My neighbours have recently painted the wooden boundary fence on their side off-white to match their own property. My son believes this is criminal damage and reported it to the police.

Sickening footage shows the van driver, Mark Okotie, speed up as he ran over the cyclist.

Over a 15-year period between 2010 and 2025, 'evil' Mujurizi Moses is suspected of having butchered 38 people.

NATHAN SALT AT THE LONDON PALLADIUM: On an evening that rewards the best in class, London's hosting of the 2026 Ballon d'Or fell horribly short.

The actor, 53, has played Vicar Charles Anderson on the soap since 2020, and shared that he is now focused on 'rebuilding' and 'healing' himself.