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- Wind and rain warnings issued as Storm Benjamin hits UK
[2 hours old]: Commuters brace for heavy rain and strong gusts as the storm sweeps east to the North Sea.
- Two officers hurt and 23 arrested in second night of Dublin disorder
[7 hours old]: Stones and fireworks were thrown at officers stationed outside a hotel used to house asylum seekers.
- Heathrow third runway developer decision due in weeks
[14 hours old]: Two bids are being reviewed by the government: one from Heathrow Airport and another from Arora Group.
. Eurostar orders first double-decker trains
[19 hours old]: They would be the first two-level high-speed trains to run through the Channel Tunnel.
. How will the EU's new border system work?
[162 hours old]: The EU's much-delayed Entry/Exit System will change the way UK passengers travel to 29 countries.
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* Four survivors call for minister to quit as row deepens over grooming inquiry [0 hours old]: They say Jess Phillips has lost survivors' trust, and candidates to chair the inquiry are unfit for the role.
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Person of interest in British girl's disappearance named in Australian state parliament [4 hours old]: Cheryl Grimmer was abducted from Fairy Meadow beach in Wollongong in January 1970.
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France backing away from pledge to intercept migrant boats, sources tell BBC [1 hours old]: The commitment has been hit by delays, with political turmoil in France partly to blame.
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Three Send students reflect on their school experience - and what they'd like to change [7 hours old]: The Institute for Public Policy Research says there should be more comprehensive support for Send students in mainstream schools.
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Trump says Putin talks 'don't go anywhere' as he imposes new sanctions [3 hours old]: The US has announced new sanctions on Rosneft and Lukoil, Russia's two largest oil companies over continued fighting in Ukraine.
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Pressure to find Traitors reaches fever pitch - but are they turning on each other? [8 hours old]: The celebrities seemed mired in self doubt as they tried to track down a traitor.
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I thought my insides were falling out – what I didn't expect after childbirth [7 hours old]: Pelvic organ prolapse affects around one in 12 mothers, but many people have never even heard of it.
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King to meet Pope later during historic visit to the Vatican [10 hours old]: The King arrives for a state visit to the Vatican, against the backdrop of the Prince Andrew scandal.
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British man drowns in Australia after surfboard snaps in wild weather [4 hours old]: The friend who jumped in to save the surfer also drowned, police said.
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Menopause screening to be included in NHS health checks from next year [6 hours old]: Despite the change - which will happen in 2026 - campaigners warn some women will lose out because the number who attend is too low.
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US kills three in second strike on alleged drug boat in the Pacific [3 hours old]: This is the ninth US strike on alleged drug boats near Latin America, and the second in the Pacific.
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Agatha Christie meets Mr Men in new children's books [7 hours old]: Christie detectives Miss Marple and Poirot join forces with Mr Tickle and others for the children's series.
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Sam Ryder: I lost my self-esteem, my positivity and my optimism [6 hours old]: After leaving his record label, Sam Ryder almost quit music. Here's how he picked himself back up.
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The Papers: 'One in, one out and back in again' and 'teen killer unmasked' [2 hours old]: The return of a migrant who had been sent to France and photos of Harvey Willgoose's murderer make Thursday's papers.
* Going back to the 9-5 after leaving the Love Island villa [1 hours old]: After being thrust into the spotlight for a short time, what's it like to go back to day-to-day life?
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London Stock Exchange bouncing back, says metals magnate [7 hours old]: The boss of global energy and metals firm Metlen tells the BBC why it moved its primary listing from Athens to London.
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'My teenage daughter fell victim to a satanic online group – and I felt powerless to help' [6 hours old]: A 14-year-old girl had fallen victim to the extreme online right-wing 764 group, her mother says.
* Blackouts hit Russia's Belgorod as Ukrainian drone attacks surge [0 hours old]: Ukraine says the attacks are a direct retaliation to Russia's frequent strikes on Ukrainian cities.
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Stable inflation gives chancellor space to break doom loop [7 hours old]: Steady inflation and lower bond yields gives Rachel Reeves an opportunity, but will she take it?
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Mahmood says Home Office 'not yet fit for purpose' [5 hours old]: The home secretary's response comes after The Times revealed a report calling the Home Office “dysfunctional”.
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Temu agrees to remove rip-off greeting cards from its site more quickly [7 hours old]: Card firms say their designs are being copied costing them thousands in lost sales.
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Myanmar's army is taking back territory with relentless air strikes - and China's help [8 hours old]: China has thrown its weight behind the junta - and its widely condemned plan to hold an election in December.
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Source of Miliband's energy bill pledge casts doubt on savings [6 hours old]: The expert behind the research on which a £300 savings pledge is based says the promise is "tricky" to deliver.
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Trump says 'existing structure' of White House East Wing to be torn down [8 hours old]: The US president previously said that his 0m (£186m) ballroom addition would not "interfere with the current building".
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Why Are Survivors Quitting The Grooming Gangs Inquiry? [11 hours old]: The government is facing questions over it’s handing of an inquiry into grooming gangs.
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A glimpse of the future? Liverpool 'near perfect' despite Isak injury [7 hours old]: A night of bold calls pays off for Arne Slot as Liverpool return to winning ways at Eintracht Frankfurt, but it comes at a cost as Alexander Isak suffers a groin injury.
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Kane can't stop scoring - is the Ballon d'Or within reach? [7 hours old]: With 23 goals in 15 games for Bayern Munich and England this season, Harry Kane is emerging as an early frontrunner for the 2026 Ballon d'Or.
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'Different England taught harsh and familiar lesson by Australia' [10 hours old]: England are a different side from their Ashes thrashing at the start of the year, but Australia teach them a harsh and familiar lesson at the World Cup, writes Ffion Wynne.
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Liverpool thrash Frankfurt to end losing run [9 hours old]: Hugo Ekitike scores against his old club as Liverpool come from behind to hammer Eintracht Frankfurt 5-1 in the Champions League and end their four-match losing run.
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Tesla profits slide despite record revenue [4 hours old]: Elon Musk's electric car maker reported record revenue as US buyers rushed to secure a key tax credit.
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What do US sanctions on Russian oil mean, and who could be affected? [2 hours old]: The new sanctions target Moscow's ability to fund its war machine, the US Treasury said.
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How the outsourcing sector became South Africa's newest goldmine [7 hours old]: South African firms that do remote work for North American and European businesses growing strongly.
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Amazon unveils prototype AI smart glasses for its delivery drivers [3 hours old]: The tech giant also announced a new robotic arm and an AI tool to improve efficiency at its warehouses.
* Date growers hope to turn desert green as new lab opens [1 hours old]: The bioscience firm has become a world leader in growing date plants.
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Why Beyond Meat shares surged over 1,000% in four days [10 hours old]: Shares in the struggling plant-based meat company have rallied as retail traders pile onto stock.
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Reeves considering tax hike for lawyers and accountants [13 hours old]: The chancellor has indicated any tax rises in next month's Budget are likely to be focused on wealthy individuals.
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UK gambling ads with Lewis Hamilton and Chelsea logo banned over influence on children [6 hours old]: UK's ad watchdog warns the betting companies not to include any character who has a strong appeal to viewers under the age of 18.
* Is Yorkshire turning into a banking desert? [0 hours old]: In-person services are returning after widespread closure of traditional bank branches.
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Carer has to skip meals to ensure her daughter has enough food [15 hours old]: Alicia Mehaffey says the rising cost of food means there are time she does not eat so her daughter can.
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Ever thought of investing in a personal 'freedom fund'? [15 hours old]: Abigail Foster, chartered accountant and author of The Money Manual, shares an idea to make it easier for you to walk away from a job or partner.
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Joel's misogyny storyline is explored by the EastEnders cast [337 hours old]: The cast of the long-running soap explore the issues raised by Joel’s misogyny storyline.
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Women's Footballer of the Year contender Hampton [49 hours old]: BBC Sport profiles Chelsea and England goalkeeper Hannah Hampton, one of five nominees for the BBC Women's Footballer of the Year 2025 award.
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Play now [25 hours old]: Think you can work out where's hotter and colder than you today? Find out by playing our game
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Which benefits are going up and by how much? [16 hours old]: The cost of living is always important but this month's data has a particular extra impact for millions of people.
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JLR hack is costliest cyber attack in UK history, say analysts [24 hours old]: The cyber attack on Jaguar Land Rover is estimated to cost £2.1bn, the Cyber Monitoring Centre says.
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Relief over inflation, but what now for the Budget? [20 hours old]: Prices rise slower than expected in the year to September while the chancellor hints at help in the Budget.
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The £5.30 orange juice that tells the story of why supermarket prices are sky high [23 hours old]: Butter, chocolate, coffee and milk have all seen prices rocket. Tracing back through the story of one particular supermarket staple begins to explain why
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Food price rises slow as UK inflation remains at 3.8% [18 hours old]: However, the cost of items such as red meat and chocolate has continued to rise.
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Our biggest competition is screens at home, says theme park boss [31 hours old]: Merlin Entertainments Fiona Eastwood sits down for the BBC's Big Boss Interview.
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Labubu maker sees sales soar after launch of mini version of toy [27 hours old]: The Chinese company saw strong sales in overseas markets, especially in the US.
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Fining firms for sewage spills will get 'quicker and easier', says government [29 hours old]: The plans would see automatic fines for some offences and the burden of proof lowered for others.
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ChatGPT-maker OpenAI releases browser in attempt to rival Google [30 hours old]: ChatGPT Atlas was unveiled as the company seeks new ways to corral users to its online offerings.
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Wegovy maker's board shaken up as directors quit [38 hours old]: The departures followed a disagreement between the board and its majority shareholder over future governance.
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Bank chief says US firm collapses ring 'alarm bells' [39 hours old]: The Bank of England governor says the collapse of two US firms could be a sign of wider problems in the financial sector.
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Walmart halts job offers for H-1B visa candidates [32 hours old]: Walmart is pausing hiring those who require H-1B visas in response to the Trump administration's new 0,000 fee.
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Warner Bros Discovery explores sale citing buyer interest [34 hours old]: The announcement sets the stage for a potential bidding war over the US media conglomerate that owns HBO, CNN and other networks.
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Protests and food poisonings test Indonesian president's first year in office [79 hours old]: Prabowo Subianto's promises of dynamic economic growth and social change have faced major challenges.
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How good is the battery in a used electric vehicle? [151 hours old]: Companies are offering tech they say can accurately test the health of batteries in used EVs.
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Netherlands' renewables drive putting pressure on its power grid [175 hours old]: Homes asked to use less electricity as network is overloaded by the rush to wind and solar power.
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Why AI is being trained in rural India [163 hours old]: Smaller Indian towns are becoming centres for training and correcting artificial intelligence models.
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Paraguay – the Silicon Valley of South America? [247 hours old]: The country hopes to build a big tech sector, fuelled by its vast amount of cheap hydroelectricity.
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How hackers forced brewing giant Asahi back to pen and paper [294 hours old]: The maker of Japan's most popular beer, Super Dry, was hit by a major cyber-attack last month.
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Has the clock stopped on Swiss US trade? [319 hours old]: Swiss exporters are looking at new markets after being hit by heavy US tariffs.
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Food firms scramble to meet the high-protein craze [391 hours old]: The dairy industry rallies and start-ups emerge thanks to the fashion for high-protein foods.
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The indigenous weavers who aim for empowerment over exploitation [415 hours old]: The makers of Colombia's popular mochila bags can earn good money, but are at risk of being underpaid.
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The people turning to AI for dating and relationship advice [487 hours old]: More people are turning to AI for help with their relationships, but is that a good idea?
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Hurricane season brings financial fears in the Caribbean [511 hours old]: As islands brace for this year's big storms, many homes don't have household insurance.
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The picturesque Dutch village set to charge tourists an entry fee [583 hours old]: Zaanse Schans, popular for its windmills, has a population of just 100 people - but more than two million tourists will have visited this year.
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'There's no way we can afford 0,000': Small firms scramble over H-1B visa fees [678 hours old]: Startups and smaller firms could bear the brunt of Trump's new H-1B visa fee, and some fear it could thwart US innovation.
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Zimbabwe is tobacco country. But some think the future lies in blueberries [607 hours old]: "The future is food, not a bad habit," horticulture specialist Clarence Mwale tells the BBC.
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Why is UK inflation still high? [20 hours old]: UK Inflation has fallen from record highs but remains above the Bank of England's 2% target.
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How Milei's 'Thatcherite' economics divided his nation - but won over Trump [210 hours old]: Ahead of Milei's visit to the White House - amid protests and anger on the streets back at home - Ione Wells unravels the paradox that Argentina's president has created
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Trump's state visit is mired with potential pitfalls despite careful planning [895 hours old]: Months of preparations have gone into this state visit - but the Lord Mandelson question is not the only concern troubling insiders.
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The UK car industry is at a tipping point - can it be saved? [1711 hours old]: Tariffs, Brexit, pandemic havoc... All of this caused short-term disruption - but the impact concealed a deeper problem for the UK automotive industry
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Trump's global tariffs 'victory' may well come at a high price [1999 hours old]: The US president considers it a win - but if this all triggers a foundational realignment, the results may not break in his favour
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How to make money from your bank in time for Christmas [139 hours old]: Martin Lewis explains how you can get up to £400 of free cash - by switching bank accounts.
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The Interview [199 hours old]: Simon Jack speaks to Jamie Dimon, head of US bank JP Morgan Chase about the global economy
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Witness History [312 hours old]: In 2001, economist Jim O’Neill wrote a report on countries set to shape the world economy
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The Inquiry [335 hours old]: Trump is embracing crypto, but is he building a new kind of American economy?