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US inflation rises more than expected - here's what is happening with prices
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US inflation rises more than expected - here's what is happening with prices

The pace of price rises increased to 3.7% in the year to September, driving by higher motor fuel costs....

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Container ship hit by projectile sinks in Strait of Hormuz, Singapore says
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Container ship hit by projectile sinks in Strait of Hormuz, Singapore says

All 21 sailors on the Singapore-flagged GFS Pride were evacuated safely after it was hit by an projectile on Tuesday, maritime authorities say.

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Kenya confirms second Ebola case - a relative of the first victim
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Kenya confirms second Ebola case - a relative of the first victim

It follows the death last week of a man who had arrived in Kenya after travelling from DR Congo.

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We are behind you and that will not change, PM tells Zelensky
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We are behind you and that will not change, PM tells Zelensky

The Ukrainian president visited London in an effort to bolster support among European allies following a row with Donald Trump.

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Civil servant faked illness with make-up to juggle five jobs, court hears
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Civil servant faked illness with make-up to juggle five jobs, court hears

Kashim Chowdhury is accused of fraudulently juggling multiple government jobs while working from home.

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On night of mayhem for Liverpool, Barcola arrives in style
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On night of mayhem for Liverpool, Barcola arrives in style

Bradley Barcola's form was the subject of pre-match questions before Liverpool faced LASK - but the France forward's Champions League hat-trick was the perfect answer.

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Unravel the secrets of a priceless piece of British history
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Unravel the secrets of a priceless piece of British history

As the Bayeux Tapestry travels to the UK for the first time in 950 years, historians and experts unravel its secrets

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Musk says any limits on Ukraine's Starlink access down to US, not his firm
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Musk says any limits on Ukraine's Starlink access down to US, not his firm

Ukraine says Starlink access has improved but it is still facing speed limits which are disrupting its battlefield "missions".

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Sally Rooney books withdrawn in UK over Palestine Action support
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Sally Rooney books withdrawn in UK over Palestine Action support

The Irish writer is best known for novels such as Normal People, Intermezzo and Conversations With Friends.

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Shipwreck thought to be 4,700 years old found off coast of Turkey
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Shipwreck thought to be 4,700 years old found off coast of Turkey

Archaeologists say the wreck is up to 4,700 years old, dating to the Early Bronze Age.

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UK threatens to ban Eritreans over migrant return policy
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UK threatens to ban Eritreans over migrant return policy

The home secretary said she would not hesitate to impose measures on other countries "refusing to co-operate".

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One stolen every four minutes - inside the police battle against vehicle thieves
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One stolen every four minutes - inside the police battle against vehicle thieves

Officers tell the BBC they are overstretched and struggling to keep up with sophisticated criminals.

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Why is Starlink internet so important on the battlefield in Ukraine?
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Why is Starlink internet so important on the battlefield in Ukraine?

It is the "backbone of military communications in Ukraine" that provides vital high-speed internet to forces across the country.

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Drop-off charges at UK airports to be reviewed after sharp increase
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Drop-off charges at UK airports to be reviewed after sharp increase

Confirming the review, the government said it was "vital to ensure travel remains accessible and that passengers are treated fairly".

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Burnham rules out coalition with Greens after 'Zionism is racism' motion
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Burnham rules out coalition with Greens after 'Zionism is racism' motion

Andy Burnham condemns the motion approved by Green Party members and says his party would "have nothing to do with it".

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Family pays tribute to 'warm and engaging' man killed in tiger attack
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Family pays tribute to 'warm and engaging' man killed in tiger attack

William Chapman was attacked by the tiger after he entered its pen at Yorkshire Wildlife Park.

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Pictured: Winning entries for Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026
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Pictured: Winning entries for Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026

Striking images including an urban coyote and an elephant carrying a dead calf are among this year's winners.

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'I applied for 200 jobs' - How 'spray and pray' AI job applications can backfire
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'I applied for 200 jobs' - How 'spray and pray' AI job applications can backfire

Graduates are increasingly using AI to misrepresent themselves in job applications, research suggests. But some say their peer group has no choice.

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Toilet paper and secret recorders: What we know about the arrest of the Saudi OpenAI engineer
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Toilet paper and secret recorders: What we know about the arrest of the Saudi OpenAI engineer

Abdulrahman Alfozan had worked for the AI giant for more than a year before he was arrested by the FBI.

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I do not have confidence UK is safe from Russian threats, says Swinney
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I do not have confidence UK is safe from Russian threats, says Swinney

The first minister speaks to BBC Scotland News ahead of the SNP's annual conference in Aberdeen.

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Netflix to shed 1,000 jobs in steepest cuts since 2022
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Netflix to shed 1,000 jobs in steepest cuts since 2022

The cuts equate to around 6% of the streaming giant's total workforce worldwide.

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Wilcox the target again in another damaging Man Utd fallout
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Wilcox the target again in another damaging Man Utd fallout

Lisandro Martinez's explosive comments after Manchester United's Champions League defeat by Atletico Madrid turn the spotlight back on director of football Jason Wilcox.

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Burnham had two hospitality dinners with Man City chairman, deleted records show
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Burnham had two hospitality dinners with Man City chairman, deleted records show

The prime minister has been under growing pressure since the club was found guilty of Premier League rule breaches.

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Russell Brand was a 'sexual predator', prosecution alleges as rape trial begins

The actor and comedian has pleaded not guilty to three counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault and one of indecent assault.

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Pope's cancer diagnosis leaves Catholics questioning what comes next
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Pope's cancer diagnosis leaves Catholics questioning what comes next

With few details so far, it is unclear what might need to change for a Pope who has been focused on stability.

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Swimmer Archie Goodburn thanks prime minister as brain cancer review announced
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Swimmer Archie Goodburn thanks prime minister as brain cancer review announced

The Scottish athlete, who has inoperable brain tumours, previously made a tearful plea for more investment in brain cancer research on BBC Breakfast.

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