The widely expected decision followed lobbying by Shell and will dismay environmental campaigners.政府經Shell游說後作出外界普遍預期的決定，環保人士大為不滿。
Why it matters點解重要 Gas is due to start flowing this month; ministers cite energy security, while climate campaigners call the approval 'maddening'.氣田本月內便會開始供氣；政府以能源安全為由，氣候運動人士則斥決定「令人氣結」。
Prices rose faster than expected in the year to September, up from 3.1%, as fuel costs climbed.截至9月按年通脹由3.1%升至3.5%，升幅高於預期，燃油價格上漲是主因。
Why it matters點解重要 Total government debt has passed £3tn for the first time, narrowing the chancellor's room before next week's Budget.政府總債務首次突破3萬億英鎊，令財相在下週預算案前的空間收窄。
The storm is expected near southern England early on Friday, with the south-west bearing the brunt.風暴預料周五清晨接近英格蘭南部，西南部首當其衝。
Why it matters點解重要 Strong winds and heavy rain are forecast, with 70mph gusts expected on the Welsh coast.預料有強風及大雨，威爾斯沿岸陣風可達每小時70英里。
The inquiry's sixth report criticises PPE shortages and how patients were discharged from hospital.新冠調查第六份報告批評防護裝備短缺，以及醫院安排病人出院的做法。
Why it matters點解重要 Bereaved families have called the inquiry's recommendations a 'superficial damp squib'.死者家屬批評報告的建議「流於表面、雷聲大雨點小」。
The chapel's glittering interior is bathed in blue light in homage to the artist's final film.教堂金碧輝煌的內部被藍光籠罩，向這位藝術家的遺作致敬。
The Guardian calls his archbishop meticulous, in a site-specific staging of TS Eliot's 1935 verse drama.《衛報》形容他演繹的大主教一絲不苟；這是TS Eliot 1935年詩劇的實景演出。
The eight-day event is co-produced by the team behind South Asia's largest arts festival.為期八日的活動由南亞最大藝術節的團隊聯合製作。
The warning went up at 6.45am on Wednesday during an exceptionally hot October.警告於周三早上6時45分發出，今年十月異常炎熱。
Why it matters點解重要 It is the latest point in any year the warning has been issued, stretching summer conditions deep into autumn.這是歷年最遲發出的酷熱天氣警告，令夏季天氣延至深秋。
The government endorsed the operator's application for an increase.政府已通過營辦商的加價申請。
Why it matters點解重要 A weekend cross-harbour trip will cost up to HK$8.30; lawmaker Chan Hang-pan calls for phased rises.周末過海船費最高升至8.3元；議員陳恒鑌建議分階段加價。
A lawmaker has written asking for the Lugard Road installation to be stopped, saying it damages the area's natural setting.有議員去信要求終止盧吉道光影項目，指其破壞當區自然環境。
Why it matters點解重要 Culture secretary Rosanna Law says the board will listen to views and the project may be revised; nothing is final.文體旅局局長羅淑佩表示旅發局會聽取意見，項目或再修訂，一切未成定案。
She developed septic shock and multiple organ failure, the Centre for Health Protection said.衞生防護中心表示，女童併發敗血性休克及多重器官衰竭。
Why it matters點解重要 She had not received this season's flu vaccine and had not travelled; the case has been referred to the coroner.女童未有接種本季流感疫苗，潛伏期內亦無外遊；個案已轉交死因裁判官。
Trump says the 74-year-old former teacher was released without any prisoner swap.特朗普表示，這名74歲前教師獲釋毋須任何換囚安排。
Why it matters點解重要 The Ukraine talks come as Russia prepares to send its first diesel cargo to the US on Thursday.烏克蘭和談之際，俄羅斯準備周四向美國運出首批柴油。
Curfews followed the first quiet night since the country's most destructive rioting in years.宵禁在法國多年來最具破壞性的騷亂後首個平靜晚上實施。
Why it matters點解重要 Hong Kong has issued an amber travel alert for France, and local tour groups and schools are cancelling trips.香港已對法國發出黃色外遊警示，本地旅行團及學校紛紛取消行程。
It is the country's first recorded Ebola infection since 2014; health teams are tracing contacts.這是該國自2014年以來首宗伊波拉感染，衞生人員正追蹤接觸者。
Why it matters點解重要 The patient arrived from Uganda, making Nigeria the fourth African country hit by the outbreak; WHO is supporting the response.患者由烏干達抵達，尼日利亞成為疫情波及的第四個非洲國家，世衞正提供支援。
Musk backed the idea on SpaceX's second-ever public earnings call.馬斯克在SpaceX第二次公開業績電話會議上表示支持合併。
Why it matters點解重要 Both boards have set up special committees to review a deal, but no agreement has been reached.兩間公司董事會已成立特別委員會研究，但尚未達成協議。
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Commentary評論
Opinion on today's stories, sorted by the lean of each publication今日評論，按刊物立場分類5 topics個題目France
16 pieces篇From strife-torn France to the UK, rightwing populists win when they stir chaos while promising order | Rafael Behr
After the violence and chaos in France, there’s only one beneficiary: Marine Le Pen | Paul Taylor
Ella Baron on the aftermath of the riots in France – cartoon
The Guardian view on France’s protests: a polarised country is in a perilous political moment | Editorial
France Comes Unglued, Again
The French Fantasy Is Coming to an End
France Orders Curfews Amid Widespread Rioting
Why Is France Perpetually Rioting?
How Macron Antoinette Failed France
Could This Be the End of the French Fifth Republic?
France Has Not Fallen
The French Riots Are an Attack on Civilization
France Is Burning. Britain Is Next
France has not fallen
How Macron Antoinette failed France
The State of France
Israel
6 pieces篇After three disastrous years, Israel needs to rethink itself. A new government would be a start | Dahlia Scheindlin
What if No One Wins the Israeli Election?
In Israel, Election Day Is Just the Beginning of the Story
Trump Can Push Past Israeli-Palestinian Paralysis
Is Trump's Endorsement Enough in Israel?
The ideas of Israel
China
5 pieces篇The Biggest Winner of Trumpism? China.
Europe Is Finally Getting Tough on China. Now Comes the Hard Part.
China Is a Peer Competitor in a Dangerous Space Race
China Shock 2.0 Is Crushing the West
Terror Groups Hand Venezuela's Minerals Over to China
Iran
4 pieces篇How the Iran War Is Ruining Saudi Arabia's Plans
The Iran War Has Changed the World Forever
The U.S. Can Still Intensify the Pressure on Iran
Is Iran Redefining Its Regional Strategy?
Burnham
4 pieces篇Andy Burnham Is a Gift to Scottish Nationalists
Rejoining would destroy Andy Burnham
Bumbling Burnham Is Not up to Being PM
The Possible Socialism of Andy Burnham