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Bus hits train stopped on French side of Channel Tunnel, with 19 injured (Fri, 16 Oct 2026)
Two people were airlifted to hospital but no-one's life appeared to be in danger, officials said.
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Trump calls off livestream of Fort Hood attacker's execution by firing squad (Thu, 15 Oct 2026)
Trump said some would "rather not watch" the killing of Nidal Hasan, the first military execution in over 60 years.
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Same-day test helps doctors detect hidden infections in critically ill children (Fri, 16 Oct 2026)
Metagenomics offers a new way of detecting infections in intensive care patients.
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Sparks fly at the Celebrity Traitors round table and a 'terrifying' death march (Fri, 16 Oct 2026)
The celebrities turn on each other at the round table, and have to beat the death marchers for their mission.
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Porn showing choking or incest to be banned from early November, government says (Fri, 16 Oct 2026)
The move follows a review into pornography regulation in 2025 by Conservative peer Baroness Gabby Bertin
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Banks say Healey is planning Budget tax raid on their profits (Thu, 15 Oct 2026)
Senior banking executives have told the BBC they expect to be "on the menu" in the chancellor's Budget tax later this month.
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Reform faces questions over candidate vetting after undercover filming (Fri, 16 Oct 2026)
Reform UK says the party has "improved and prioritised its vetting procedures".
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London housing project wins top architecture award (Thu, 15 Oct 2026)
Lion Green Road in Coulsdon was recognised for the way it responds to its surroundings.
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Trans people should use hospital spaces according to biological sex, NHS England says (Thu, 15 Oct 2026)
New guidance says trans patients should be cared for on single-sex hospital wards or bays that align with their biological sex.
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India's 'cockroach' protesters set to return despite police crackdown (Fri, 16 Oct 2026)
The youth-led movement plans a fresh Delhi protest after mass detentions last week and the jailing of two leaders.
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Former DUP leader Donaldson sentenced to 15 years in prison for child sex abuse (Thu, 15 Oct 2026)
Jeffrey Donaldson was convicted of 18 counts of sex abuse, including one of rape, which he committed against two women when they were children.
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Are student protests being manipulated ahead of France's presidential election? (Fri, 16 Oct 2026)
France's prime minister has suggested that student anger is being weaponised, as the unions and other protesters prepare to take to the streets too.
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Your child wasn't invited to the party - here's how to handle the disappointment (Fri, 16 Oct 2026)
This very common scenario can be sad for little ones but there are ways you can help them.
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Weekly quiz: Which star is lending his voice to Gromit? (Thu, 15 Oct 2026)
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?
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I find it quite demoralising in store - why I do all my shopping online (Fri, 16 Oct 2026)
After Primark announced plans for home delivery, we hear from women who never go into clothes stores.
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The Papers: Healey's 'tax raid on banks' and Brand 'topless monster' (Fri, 16 Oct 2026)
The chancellor's possible plan to tax banks and new evidence in Russell Brand's rape trial dominate Friday's papers.
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'We got penalised for saying 'pregnancy' on Instagram' (Fri, 16 Oct 2026)
Creators say women's health content is getting them shadowbanned on social media. So what's really happening?
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What we know about the criminal investigation into US congresswoman Ilhan Omar (Thu, 15 Oct 2026)
The nature of the investigation is unclear but comes after officials cast doubt on her US citizenship.
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Russell Brand accuser says he turned 'monster-like' before alleged rape (Thu, 15 Oct 2026)
The 51-year-old faces three counts of rape, three charges of sexual assault and one of indecent assault.
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This 75,000-year-old wound suggests Neanderthal life was more violent than we thought (Thu, 15 Oct 2026)
A 75,000-year-old Neanderthal spear wound may be evidence violence shaped human life far earlier than thought.
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Severe drought declared in parts of southern England (Thu, 15 Oct 2026)
Reservoir levels continue to drop after a hot summer and less September rain than normal.
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Another man admits raping woman drugged by husband over 20 years (Thu, 15 Oct 2026)
The husband is accused of inviting 13 other men to abuse her at their family home in Stockport.
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An Australian band’s ‘unreal’ journey to break a gig world record (Thu, 15 Oct 2026)
The dream rock band called Fathom travelled roughly 700km across Australia by car, helicopter and plane to play nine shows in 12 hours.
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Mother of Henry Nowak killer could be deported (Thu, 15 Oct 2026)
Kiran Kaur was found guilty of assisting an offender and was jailed for three years in July.
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Nandy 'minded to intervene' in Sky's £1.6bn takeover of ITV entertainment arm (Thu, 15 Oct 2026)
The culture secretary says the deal could affect free expression in the media and the variety of Britain's news landscape.
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Martinez apologises for outburst and fined by Man Utd (Thu, 15 Oct 2026)
Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez issues an apology following his controversial remarks criticising the club's hierarchy.
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Australia clinch thrilling World Cup opener against New Zealand (Thu, 15 Oct 2026)
Australia beat New Zealand 24-22 in a dramatic Rugby League World Cup opener in Sydney, with debutant Jack Bostock scoring a hat-trick to see the hosts snatch victory late on.
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Minus 17 to European dreams as Bournemouth fairytale continues (Fri, 16 Oct 2026)
It was a night 127 years in the making as Bournemouth added another chapter to their fairytale with victory in their first-ever European home game.
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Walsh vomit & Ponga pain - the physical toll of World Cup opener (Thu, 15 Oct 2026)
Australia's Reece Walsh exerted himself to the point of throwing up, while New Zealand's Kalyn Ponga tried to play on with a suspected broken arm in a dramatic Men's Rugby League World Cup opener.
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Infantino apologises to Fifa Council - but told he is still not fit to lead (Thu, 15 Oct 2026)
President Gianni Infantino apologises to the Fifa Council for his World Cup sell-off plan - but is asked to go further.
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BBC News

Banks say Healey is planning Budget tax raid on their profits (Thu, 15 Oct 2026)
Senior banking executives have told the BBC they expect to be "on the menu" in the chancellor's Budget tax later this month.
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Same-day test helps doctors detect hidden infections in critically ill children (Fri, 16 Oct 2026)
Metagenomics offers a new way of detecting infections in intensive care patients.
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Reform faces questions over candidate vetting after undercover filming (Fri, 16 Oct 2026)
Reform UK says the party has "improved and prioritised its vetting procedures".
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Trans people should use hospital spaces according to biological sex, NHS England says (Thu, 15 Oct 2026)
New guidance says trans patients should be cared for on single-sex hospital wards or bays that align with their biological sex.
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Former DUP leader Donaldson sentenced to 15 years in prison for child sex abuse (Thu, 15 Oct 2026)
Jeffrey Donaldson was convicted of 18 counts of sex abuse, including one of rape, which he committed against two women when they were children.
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Russell Brand accuser says he turned 'monster-like' before alleged rape (Thu, 15 Oct 2026)
The 51-year-old faces three counts of rape, three charges of sexual assault and one of indecent assault.
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Why Harry and Meghan's UK relaunch felt so much like a royal engagement (Thu, 15 Oct 2026)
The Duchess of Sussex has not done anything like the day of events in Nottingham for several years on British soil.
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London housing project wins top architecture award (Thu, 15 Oct 2026)
Lion Green Road in Coulsdon was recognised for the way it responds to its surroundings.
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Severe drought declared in parts of southern England (Thu, 15 Oct 2026)
Reservoir levels continue to drop after a hot summer and less September rain than normal.
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Man killed by tiger died from 'multiple injuries' (Thu, 15 Oct 2026)
William Chapman climbed two fences to enter a tiger's pen at Yorkshire Wildlife Park, an inquest hears.
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Farage defends Reform's vetting after councillors filmed making racist comments (Thu, 15 Oct 2026)
The Reform leader says "you can't vet for future comments", after undercover filming of party activists.
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Fifty arrests in crime probe after fatal A66 crash (Thu, 15 Oct 2026)
The arrests are made as part of a wider operation against organised crime after the A66 fatal crash.
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Mother of Henry Nowak killer could be deported (Thu, 15 Oct 2026)
Kiran Kaur was found guilty of assisting an offender and was jailed for three years in July.
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King Charles praises Welsh 'sense of belonging' as he opens Senedd (Thu, 15 Oct 2026)
The monarch and Queen Camilla officially open the Senedd's seventh term on their visit to Cardiff.
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Tributes paid to crew of fishing boat missing off Lewis (Thu, 15 Oct 2026)
The body of one of the fishermen was found on Wednesday and his two crew-mates remain missing.
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Taxi driver given fake cash drove customer to police (Thu, 15 Oct 2026)
Nottinghamshire Police called the move a "fantastic piece of work" by the driver.
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Another man admits raping woman drugged by husband over 20 years (Thu, 15 Oct 2026)
The husband is accused of inviting 13 other men to abuse her at their family home in Stockport.
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UK threatens to ban Eritreans over migrant return policy (Thu, 15 Oct 2026)
The home secretary said she would not hesitate to impose measures on other countries "refusing to co-operate".
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Nandy 'minded to intervene' in Sky's £1.6bn takeover of ITV entertainment arm (Thu, 15 Oct 2026)
The culture secretary says the deal could affect free expression in the media and the variety of Britain's news landscape.
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UK temperatures to rise to 23C before autumn chill sets in (Thu, 15 Oct 2026)
Warm air will bring unseasonable warmth to the south and east of the UK on Thursday but chillier conditions are set to spread to all areas by the weekend.
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Charlotte Church to 'pause' wellness retreat and consider its future (Thu, 15 Oct 2026)
The singer-songwriter bought the former home of Laura Ashley in 2021 and opened the retreat in 2023.
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Watch: Harry and Meghan at first joint engagement since UK return (Thu, 15 Oct 2026)
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are making several public appearances in Nottingham.
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Emotional TV plea for cancer research leads to meeting with PM (Thu, 15 Oct 2026)
Scottish athlete, Archie Goodburn, who was diagnosed with three inoperable brain tumours two years ago, met Andy Burnham after an appeal for more investment into brain cancer research.
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Watch: BBC joins police on front line against car theft (Wed, 14 Oct 2026)
Investigations reporter NJ Convery has been out on a nighttime hunt for vehicle thieves.
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State threats and AI: Key takeaways from MI5 chief's speech (Tue, 13 Oct 2026)
BBC Security Correspondent Frank Gardner analyses what intelligence agency's boss said in his annual speech and what it means for Britain.
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I'm 12 and I want to try protein powder - should I? (Thu, 15 Oct 2026)
We asked experts how safe it is for children and teenagers to take protein supplements.
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Wales has an education crisis. Can it be fixed? (Thu, 15 Oct 2026)
Wales scores poorly on international test results but it is not clear a new curriculum will help.
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How West Midlands shed its gun crime capital label (Thu, 15 Oct 2026)
Firearms discharges drop by more than half in the past six years in the force area.
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Dog that hunts invasive 'sea vomit' honoured as animal of the year (Thu, 15 Oct 2026)
Sgiath is thought to be the UK's first sea squirt-hunting dog and has been trained to sniff out the marine pest.
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Man killed by tiger climbed two fences before suffering multiple injuries, inquest hears (Thu, 15 Oct 2026)
William Chapman's family raised concerns about his contact with mental health services, the hearing is told.
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Donaldson jail term poses 'complex challenge' for prison staff' (Fri, 16 Oct 2026)
Jeffrey Donaldson was sentenced to 15 years for committing sex abuse, including one of rape, against two women when they were children.
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Lockerbie accused's alleged confession can be used in trial, US judge rules (Thu, 15 Oct 2026)
Defence lawyers claim Abu Agila Mas'ud Kheir Al-Marimi was forced by three masked men to make the confession while in custody in Libya.
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Farmer says hosting 4G mast is a 'nightmare' as fees cost him thousands (Fri, 16 Oct 2026)
Alan Watson says farmers are being "bullied" into terms between telecoms operators and landowners.
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BBC News

Banks say Healey is planning Budget tax raid on their profits (Thu, 15 Oct 2026)
Senior banking executives have told the BBC they expect to be "on the menu" in the chancellor's Budget tax later this month.
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I find it quite demoralising in store - why I do all my shopping online (Fri, 16 Oct 2026)
After Primark announced plans for home delivery, we hear from women who never go into clothes stores.
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Nandy 'minded to intervene' in Sky's £1.6bn takeover of ITV entertainment arm (Thu, 15 Oct 2026)
The culture secretary says the deal could affect free expression in the media and the variety of Britain's news landscape.
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AI giant Anthropic woos potential investors ahead of stock market debut (Thu, 15 Oct 2026)
It comes as some investors have become concerned about the amount of money being spent on AI infrastructure.
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'I paid thousands to a company for jobs that never came' (Thu, 15 Oct 2026)
Apurv Patel is one of several people who say they were promised job opportunities that did not appear.
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Living with a stink? Technology might help (Fri, 16 Oct 2026)
Smells from rubbish dumps and industrial facilities are being more carefully monitored.
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How backlash against data centres could shape the US midterm elections (Thu, 15 Oct 2026)
Democrats and Republicans alike are coming out against data centre development, amid growing backlash across the US.
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Healey says surprise UK growth is 'sign of resilience' ahead of Budget (Thu, 15 Oct 2026)
The economy grew by 0.1% in August, defying analysts' expectations of a slight contraction.
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How much is the minimum wage? (Thu, 15 Oct 2026)
What are the National Minimum Wage and the National Living Wage, and how much are they worth?
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Drop-off charges at UK airports to be reviewed after sharp increase (Wed, 14 Oct 2026)
Confirming the review, the government said it was "vital to ensure travel remains accessible and that passengers are treated fairly".
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Netflix to shed 1,000 jobs in steepest cuts since 2022 (Wed, 14 Oct 2026)
The cuts equate to around 6% of the streaming giant's total workforce worldwide.
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Toilet paper and secret recorders: What we know about the arrest of the Saudi OpenAI engineer (Wed, 14 Oct 2026)
Abdulrahman Alfozan had worked for the AI giant for more than a year before he was arrested by the FBI.
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Faisal Islam: What surprise praise for UK economy tells us about the Budget (Wed, 14 Oct 2026)
On three occasions in the past 24 hours, top IMF officials have praised UK plans to reduce its annual levels of borrowing.
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Driving test waits fall to two-year low - but still average 20 weeks (Wed, 14 Oct 2026)
Learner drivers in September had to wait an average of 19.7 weeks, or around five months, for a practical test.
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US inflation rises more than expected - here's what is happening with prices (Wed, 14 Oct 2026)
The pace of price rises increased to 3.7% in the year to September, driving by higher motor fuel costs.
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Civil servant faked illness with make-up to juggle five jobs, court hears (Wed, 14 Oct 2026)
Kashim Chowdhury is accused of fraudulently juggling multiple government jobs while working from home.
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Wayfair among firms fined millions for misleading sales tactics (Wed, 14 Oct 2026)
The Competition and Markets Authority has fined Wayfair, Appliances Direct, and Gold's Gym £6m in total.
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'I applied for 200 jobs' - How 'spray and pray' AI job applications can backfire (Wed, 14 Oct 2026)
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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Hundreds of Royal Mail staff quitting each week under new efficiency plans (Wed, 14 Oct 2026)
The CWU says more posties are leaving since a new delivery system was brought in that it claims is not working in hundreds of offices.
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Not building third runway would be 'huge missed opportunity', warns Heathrow boss (Wed, 14 Oct 2026)
Thomas Woldbye tells the Today progamme it would be "good to know" the government's position on the project, after comments made by the prime minister.
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Bank of America hit with $1.2bn fine for money laundering failings (Wed, 14 Oct 2026)
The bank inadequately flagged transactions linked to potential Chinese money laundering networks, the Treasury said.
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As Christmas rush looms, how do China-made toys find their way to the US? (Thu, 15 Oct 2026)
With the festive season on the horizon, we trace toys from factories in China to US shelves.
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How long will humans be needed for translation? (Wed, 14 Oct 2026)
AI dominates the translation business, but for high-stakes work, humans are still needed.
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Why are more roofs not made of solar tiles? (Fri, 09 Oct 2026)
Solar tiles were touted as an attractive alternative to solar panels - why have they not taken off?
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How oil-rich Alberta's economy might fare if it broke away from Canada (Thu, 08 Oct 2026)
Albertans vote this month on staying in Canada or moving ahead to a binding independence referendum.
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Rainmakers: The drones used to seed clouds (Wed, 07 Oct 2026)
Cloud seeding is gaining attention as countries look to boost rainfall - will drones help?
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The AI telling farmers when to harvest (Thu, 01 Oct 2026)
Will farmers want AI tools to help judge when to pick fruit, or is their own intuition enough?
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The start-ups hoping to return battery making to the US (Wed, 30 Sep 2026)
Batteries based on sodium-ion technology could be made in the US with locally sourced materials.
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X-planes: Are they needed in the new era of drones? (Fri, 25 Sep 2026)
Where do America's X-plane projects fit in an era of cheap drones?
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How the oil capital of the US welcomed a solar power boom (Thu, 24 Sep 2026)
Texas is now the country's biggest producer of solar-farmed electricity.
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Spain battles climate change on several fronts (Tue, 22 Sep 2026)
A summer of wildfires and heatwaves underlines the threats to the country's economy.
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The virtual worlds where robots are trained (Fri, 18 Sep 2026)
Training systems that allow robots to negotiate the real world are getting more sophisticated.
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Would you buy branded clothing from your favourite tech firm? (Thu, 17 Sep 2026)
Nvidia, OpenAI and Anthropic are all now selling their own limited edition fashion lines.
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'I'd spend $1,000 on a wedding present' (Thu, 15 Oct 2026)
New Yorkers share how much they spend on a wedding gift - and how they decide.
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Thousands of NI workers to get pay bump as Real Living Wage rises (Thu, 15 Oct 2026)
About 6,000 workers in NI are paid the Real Living Wage - which is voluntarily paid to reflect the cost of living.
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How much is the minimum wage? (Thu, 15 Oct 2026)
What are the National Minimum Wage and the National Living Wage, and how much are they worth?
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'It's rough out here': Americans struggle with rising inflation (Wed, 14 Oct 2026)
US inflation continues to rise, and this month the jump was above forecasts. Here's how some are surviving.
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US inflation rises more than expected - here's what is happening with prices (Wed, 14 Oct 2026)
The pace of price rises increased to 3.7% in the year to September, driving by higher motor fuel costs.
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My hometown shows that high streets have to change or die (Mon, 28 Sep 2026)
Aberdeen is launching an ambitious bid to revive its struggling centre. Could it offer lessons for other high streets?
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Europe's car makers are in crisis. Will the threat of war rescue them? (Fri, 25 Sep 2026)
Auto executives across Europe hope rearmament can help them flex their industrial muscles once more.
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Aviation faces hotter, stormier skies – and passengers might have to accept more disruption (Sun, 06 Sep 2026)
Are people going to have to increasingly accept more delays and diversions as the effects of climate change intensify?
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Why the UK is dithering over what to do about e-scooters (Thu, 23 Jul 2026)
Why is it taking so long for the government to regulate them, and what are the consequences of delay?
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Why Gen Z are planning for life without a state pension (Wed, 01 Jul 2026)
Many younger people do not believe the state pension will exist when they are older
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'I'd spend $1,000 on a wedding present' (Thu, 15 Oct 2026)
New Yorkers share how much they spend on a wedding gift - and how they decide.
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NI company in talks to save Poundland from administration (Tue, 13 Oct 2026)
Poundland says Martin Property Group from Londonderry is the management team's "preferred partner"
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What are your rights on auto-renew subscriptions? (Mon, 12 Oct 2026)
Martin has advice for listeners caught out by auto-renewing subscriptions, explaining what rights consumers have and whether there's a way to challenge the renewal or cancel.
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BBC News

Banks say Healey is planning Budget tax raid on their profits (Thu, 15 Oct 2026)
Senior banking executives have told the BBC they expect to be "on the menu" in the chancellor's Budget tax later this month.
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Equality watchdog writes to Greens over 'Zionism is racism' motion (Thu, 15 Oct 2026)
The party was reported to the Equality and Human Rights Commission by MPs and antisemitism campaigners.
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Farage defends Reform's vetting after councillors filmed making racist comments (Thu, 15 Oct 2026)
The Reform leader says "you can't vet for future comments", after undercover filming of party activists.
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Burnham asks for his Widdecombe remarks to be corrected (Thu, 15 Oct 2026)
The prime minister had faced calls to apologise for his comments about the alleged murder of the former minister.
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UK threatens to ban Eritreans over migrant return policy (Thu, 15 Oct 2026)
The home secretary said she would not hesitate to impose measures on other countries "refusing to co-operate".
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Former DUP leader Donaldson sentenced to 15 years in prison for child sex abuse (Thu, 15 Oct 2026)
Jeffrey Donaldson was convicted of 18 counts of sex abuse, including one of rape, which he committed against two women when they were children.
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Burnham asks for 'manual trawl' of records for former Man City links (Thu, 15 Oct 2026)
The PM has faced fresh questions about hospitality dinners since the club was found guilty of Premier League rule breaches.
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Healey says surprise UK growth is 'sign of resilience' ahead of Budget (Thu, 15 Oct 2026)
The economy grew by 0.1% in August, defying analysts' expectations of a slight contraction.
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'Bring it on': Flynn challenges Burnham on independence referendum (Thu, 15 Oct 2026)
The SNP's Stephen Flynn tells his party's conference independence supporters are "winning the argument".
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Reform faces criticism after councillors filmed making racist comments (Thu, 15 Oct 2026)
Reform says all of those people filmed by ITV are under investigation having resigned or been suspended.
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Nandy 'minded to intervene' in Sky's £1.6bn takeover of ITV entertainment arm (Thu, 15 Oct 2026)
The culture secretary says the deal could affect free expression in the media and the variety of Britain's news landscape.
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Labour to break from Green council groups that back Zionism policy (Thu, 15 Oct 2026)
Labour says it will end power-sharing deals with councillors that do not disown the party's new stance.
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We are behind you and that will not change, PM tells Zelensky (Wed, 14 Oct 2026)
The Ukrainian president visited London in an effort to bolster support among European allies following a row with Donald Trump.
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MI5 chief warns against overstating Russian interference in Brexit vote (Tue, 13 Oct 2026)
It comes after Andy Burnham said Moscow had tried to interfere in the 2016 referendum.
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Burnham had two hospitality dinners with Man City chairman, deleted records show (Thu, 15 Oct 2026)
The prime minister has been under growing pressure since the club was found guilty of Premier League rule breaches.
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Burnham rules out coalition with Greens after 'Zionism is racism' motion (Wed, 14 Oct 2026)
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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Argentina targets UK in legal claim over Falklands oil exploration (Tue, 13 Oct 2026)
The action filed with an international maritime tribunal is the latest development in an escalating row over the Falkland Islands.
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UK growth forecast upgraded but higher energy prices to hit economy next year (Tue, 13 Oct 2026)
The prediction from the IMF comes as final preparations are being made for the first Budget under Prime Minister Andy Burnham.
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Burnham to push for new post-Brexit deals at EU summit (Mon, 12 Oct 2026)
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch said the prime minister was "unpicking" the deal the UK signed with the EU.
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Why 'cool kids' won't let Swindon in Thames Valley (Wed, 14 Oct 2026)
Why the "popular kids" in Oxfordshire are not letting Swindon in on the Thames Valley devolution deal.
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Attorney general approval required for serious Troubles prosecutions (Mon, 12 Oct 2026)
It is among a series of amendments the government has tabled for its bill, which seeks to deal with the unresolved legacy of the decades-long violent conflict.
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Chronic UTIs made MP 'feel like a drug user' (Tue, 13 Oct 2026)
Dr Allison Gardner MP has been living with the "searing pain" of recurring infections for a decade.
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Hundreds more prisoners being freed in second phase of early release scheme (Tue, 13 Oct 2026)
The second tranche of prisoners being released includes those serving up to two and a half years.
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Government expands police support to political figures who are not MPs (Mon, 12 Oct 2026)
Shabana Mahmood says there is "insufficient protection" for those who play a role in public life.
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It is inconceivable to think Russia did not try to interfere in Brexit vote, says PM (Mon, 12 Oct 2026)
Andy Burnham says he is not questioning the legitimacy of the 2016 vote after facing questions from MPs.
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Reform pledges to suspend UK's asylum system for up to five years (Mon, 12 Oct 2026)
All asylum applications would be rejected and existing ones voided, with all claimants marked for deportation.
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Welsh government and Labour strike budget deal with £60m for additional learning needs (Tue, 13 Oct 2026)
The Plaid Cymru-led administration had failed to pass its spending plans during the summer.
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Chris Mason: Lib Dems rally behind Davey as he pledges change (Wed, 14 Oct 2026)
The BBC's political editor Chris Mason looks at the fallout from the Lib Dem frontbench resignations.
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Why the prime minister wants to talk about Brexit again (Tue, 13 Oct 2026)
For the first time since the UK left the EU, we have a prime minister who will "unflinchingly" debate Brexit, says the BBC's political editor Chris Mason.
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Why are hundreds of prisoners being released early? (Tue, 13 Oct 2026)
More people going to prison, and for longer, is why governments including the current one have had to release prisoners early.
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Why Tories are talking about winning the next election (Tue, 06 Oct 2026)
Kemi Badenoch is more popular than her party right now - Tories are hoping it will rub off on them.
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Tensions exposed among Greens by 'Zionism is racism' conference vote (Mon, 05 Oct 2026)
What may be troubling for the Greens institutionally is what this episode reveals about some of the dynamics in the party.
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Track UK's latest migration numbers - net migration, visas, asylum and small boats (Tue, 06 Oct 2026)
Use our interactive tracker to explore the latest migration statistics for the UK
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Could changing the pension triple lock pay for Burnham's big social care plan? (Wed, 30 Sep 2026)
Burnham said he wants to change the pensions triple lock from 2030 to pay for his social care reform, but analysts have questioned whether it will raise enough money.
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Andy Burnham: Northern PM's long journey to power (Tue, 29 Sep 2026)
The former mayor of Greater Manchester has had designs on the top job since 2010 when he first ran to be Labour leader.
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Andy Burnham wants to fix social care - what are the options? (Mon, 28 Sep 2026)
Andy Burnham has said social care in England should be reformed - what are the possible options?
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What is the triple lock and why are people talking about it? (Tue, 29 Sep 2026)
The triple lock guarantees that the state pension is not overtaken by inflation or wage increases.
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Why do ex-MPs join the 'Chiltern Hundreds' list? (Sat, 05 Sep 2026)
Sir Keir Starmer is the latest person to take the office as a means of resigning as an MP.
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Who's in Andy Burnham's cabinet? (Tue, 28 Jul 2026)
An in-depth look at which Labour MPs have been appointed to cabinet roles by new Prime Minister Andy Burnham
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Lib Dems rally behind Davey as he pledges change (Wed, 14 Oct 2026)
The BBC's political editor Chris Mason looks at the fallout from the Lib Dem frontbench resignations.
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Why the prime minister wants to talk about Brexit again (Tue, 13 Oct 2026)
For the first time since the UK left the EU, we have a prime minister who will "unflinchingly" debate Brexit, says the BBC's political editor Chris Mason.
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Rejecting closer EU ties would be dereliction of duty, PM to say (Mon, 12 Oct 2026)
Addressing the Commons, Burnham is expected to say that a new deal with the EU could help tackle illegal immigration and boost economic growth.
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Chris Mason: Questions remain for Green Party leader Zack Polanski (Fri, 09 Oct 2026)
Senior party figures have criticised his response to a motion passed by members declaring Zionism a form of racism.
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Polanski faces greatest crisis of his leadership so far (Fri, 09 Oct 2026)
The Green leader faces pressure over his response to a party motion declaring Zionism a form of racism, as well as his by-election loss.
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How long can Labour's feel-good factor last? (Sat, 26 Sep 2026)
The party’s spirits have been transformed since Burnham became PM, but what's coming down the tracks, asks Laura Kuenssberg.
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Burnham and Badenoch revive red versus blue politics as Reform land 'gobsmacking' donations (Sat, 12 Sep 2026)
As Reform slip back in the polls, Labour and the Conservatives rediscover a familiar political divide, writes Laura Kuenssberg.
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The dangers of politicians being 'too online' - or not online enough (Thu, 20 Aug 2026)
In an era when reputations can be made or broken with a single post, getting the balance right is tricky.
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Burnham's 'Manchesterism' got him to No 10 - but will it work for the UK? (Mon, 03 Aug 2026)
Economics editor Faisal Islam examines whether the north-west city can be a template for the entire country.
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Sir John Curtice: The 'Burnham bounce' is real but it's not massive (Sat, 01 Aug 2026)
The governing party's poll ratings have improved but they're only just ahead of Reform.
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Reform faces criticism after councillors filmed making racist remarks (Thu, 15 Oct 2026)
Reform UK has said "there is no room for racism" in its party after ITV News broadcast undercover filming, gathered over a year, of some of its councillors and candidates using racist, violent and sexist language.
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Why Zelensky's meeting with Burnham matters (Wed, 14 Oct 2026)
Prime Minister Andy Burnham welcomed President Zelensky to Downing Street on Wednesday, as Ukraine's leader looks to shore up his European allies five years into Russia's war on Ukraine.
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The Media Show (Wed, 14 Oct 2026)
An extended interview with acclaimed screenwriter and producer Russell T Davies.
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The Brexit debate is back - why now? (Tue, 13 Oct 2026)
The BBC's political editor Chris Mason explains.
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Baroness Campbell: People with disabilities can achieve almost anything with right support (Mon, 12 Oct 2026)
Disability rights campaigner Baroness Campbell speaks about her experience as a peer in the House of Lords.
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BBC News

Living with a stink? Technology might help (Fri, 16 Oct 2026)
Smells from rubbish dumps and industrial facilities are being more carefully monitored.
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Severe drought declared and hosepipe bans in force - is your area affected? (Thu, 15 Oct 2026)
Parts of southern England have entered "severe drought", while about 30 million people are under hosepipe ban.
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Was Neanderthal life violent? This wound suggests lethal fighting was more common (Thu, 15 Oct 2026)
A 75,000-year-old Neanderthal spear wound may be evidence violence shaped human life far earlier than thought.
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£15m for zero-emission testing at Belfast Harbour (Thu, 15 Oct 2026)
It comes after a £15m investment from UK Research and Innovation's Local Innovation Partnerships Fund.
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Sheep are disappearing from our hills - and our dinner plates (Thu, 15 Oct 2026)
Have we have passed "peak sheep" in the UK?
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Two dead in Istanbul after heaviest rainfall in 84 years, governor says (Thu, 15 Oct 2026)
Residents have been told to avoid leaving their homes unless absolutely necessary.
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'Nowhere to escape' - Indonesians share footage of orange haze blanketing towns (Thu, 15 Oct 2026)
Thick orange smog descended on the Indonesian city of Palangka Raya as wildfires continue raging nearby.
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Dog that hunts invasive 'sea vomit' honoured as animal of the year (Thu, 15 Oct 2026)
Sgiath is thought to be the UK's first sea squirt-hunting dog and has been trained to sniff out the marine pest.
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India and China aren't friends - but Nepal wants to unite them against climate threats (Thu, 15 Oct 2026)
Can Nepal bring the two regional giants together to confront a shared climate threat in the Himalayas?
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Burnham - Rosebank and Jackdaw oil and gas decisions coming 'shortly' (Wed, 14 Oct 2026)
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has urged the prime minister to stop "faffing about" with the North Sea oil and gas fields.
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More tea? How Scotland's crops of the future could be set to change (Wed, 14 Oct 2026)
Experts are examining the ways Scotland's farmers might diversify and adapt to a changing climate.
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World's oldest shipwreck found off coast of Turkey (Wed, 14 Oct 2026)
Archaeologists say the wreck is up to 4,700 years old, dating to the Early Bronze Age.
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Gales and heavy rain to impact UK as yellow wind warning issued (Wed, 14 Oct 2026)
The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for wind in north-west Scotland on Wednesday with 70mph gusts possible, as Ben Rich explains.
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Suspected fly tippers shamed with online photos (Thu, 15 Oct 2026)
Hillingdon Council has shared social media posts showing people allegedly dumping rubbish illegally.
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Historic cannons airlifted for restoration (Thu, 15 Oct 2026)
Cannons are lifted from St Michael's Mount by helicopter so they can be taken away for restoration.
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Little tern colony has worst breeding season (Thu, 15 Oct 2026)
Planning is under way to improve the colony for the 2027 breeding season.
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Dog that hunts invasive 'sea vomit' honoured as animal of the year (Thu, 15 Oct 2026)
Sgiath is thought to be the UK's first sea squirt-hunting dog and has been trained to sniff out the marine pest.
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Industrial fire linked to fish and eels' deaths (Wed, 14 Oct 2026)
Chemicals from firewater runoff entered a brook and spread downstream where dead fish and eels were later found, the Environment Agency has confirmed.
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Watch: What does Starlink have to do with the Ukraine-Russia war? (Thu, 15 Oct 2026)
Ukraine's president has told Elon Musk that any restriction on the Starlink's system cost lives.
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Why is Starlink internet so important on the battlefield in Ukraine? (Thu, 15 Oct 2026)
It is the "backbone of military communications in Ukraine" that provides vital high-speed internet to forces across the country.
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Musk says US government may be behind slowdown of Ukraine drone speeds (Thu, 15 Oct 2026)
Ukraine says Starlink access has improved but it is still facing speed limits which are disrupting its battlefield "missions".
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'Jellyfish' effect lights up US sky after SpaceX launch (Tue, 13 Oct 2026)
A 'Jellyfish' effect lit up the sky in US after a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launch.
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'I watched Apollo 17 launch with Neil Armstrong' (Sun, 11 Oct 2026)
Dermot Gethings was 16 when Nasa picked him to watch the Apollo 17 launch alongside Neil Armstrong.
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Severe drought declared and hosepipe bans in force - is your area affected? (Thu, 15 Oct 2026)
Parts of southern England have entered "severe drought", while about 30 million people are under hosepipe ban.
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'Nowhere to escape' - Indonesians share footage of orange haze blanketing towns (Thu, 15 Oct 2026)
Thick orange smog descended on the Indonesian city of Palangka Raya as wildfires continue raging nearby.
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Dog that hunts invasive 'sea vomit' honoured as animal of the year (Thu, 15 Oct 2026)
Sgiath is thought to be the UK's first sea squirt-hunting dog and has been trained to sniff out the marine pest.
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India and China aren't friends - but Nepal wants to unite them against climate threats (Thu, 15 Oct 2026)
Can Nepal bring the two regional giants together to confront a shared climate threat in the Himalayas?
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Burnham - Rosebank and Jackdaw oil and gas decisions coming 'shortly' (Wed, 14 Oct 2026)
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has urged the prime minister to stop "faffing about" with the North Sea oil and gas fields.
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BBC Inside Science (Thu, 15 Oct 2026)
How can we to compete against a natural force with the power of 25 atomic bombs?
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BBC Inside Science (Thu, 08 Oct 2026)
What next for the world of maths after a major intrusion by AI?
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BBC Inside Science (Thu, 01 Oct 2026)
What are the next steps for the world's largest and most powerful particle accelerator?
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BBC Inside Science (Thu, 24 Sep 2026)
How do we measure time accurately and why is the rotation of the Earth causing problems?
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World's oldest shipwreck found off coast of Turkey (Wed, 14 Oct 2026)
Archaeologists say the wreck is up to 4,700 years old, dating to the Early Bronze Age.
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How to move 1,300 plants for Kew's Palm House mega makeover (Fri, 02 Oct 2026)
The world-famous Palm House at the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew in London is about to undergo a massive makeover.
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First dinosaur bone from Antarctica found in a drawer (Mon, 29 Jun 2026)
The fossil, collected in Antarctica in 1985, is part of the tail of a beast called a Titanosaur.
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Fossil identified as first dinosaur ever found in Antarctica (Fri, 26 Jun 2026)
Argentinian geologist Eduardo Olivero became the first scientist to find the remains of a dinosaur in Antarctica in 1986.
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Simpler, older version of Stonehenge found three miles from famous site (Thu, 18 Jun 2026)
The structure consisted of two posts that lined up with the solstices 5,000 years ago.
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How cleaning up the air is speeding up global warming - and revealing a bigger problem (Wed, 09 Sep 2026)
A curious online row over this summer's heatwaves points to a wider - and worrying - shift in climate science.
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How the UK's extreme heat is shifting the conversation about air-con (Thu, 30 Jul 2026)
Should we embrace air conditioning despite its costs and consequences?
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The hidden cost of the night shift and how to sleep it off (Sun, 19 Jul 2026)
More than three million people in the UK work night shifts, which can greatly impact their health. What can be done to help them?
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After record heat, could the Atlantic make Britain's weather even more extreme? (Wed, 15 Jul 2026)
As temperatures rise, scientists are investigating whether a changing Atlantic could bring more volatile weather to the UK
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Why cheap power could matter more than clean power in the push for net zero (Thu, 16 Apr 2026)
The question of how important making our electricity clean is to going green is coming under increasing scrutiny
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BBC News

Porn showing choking or incest to be banned from early November, government says (Fri, 16 Oct 2026)
The move follows a review into pornography regulation in 2025 by Conservative peer Baroness Gabby Bertin
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Living with a stink? Technology might help (Fri, 16 Oct 2026)
Smells from rubbish dumps and industrial facilities are being more carefully monitored.
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GTA 6 - all you need to know about Rockstar's blockbuster game (Thu, 15 Oct 2026)
A new launch trailer for Grand Theft Auto VI reveals more details about what's set to be the biggest game of the year.
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AI giant Anthropic woos potential investors ahead of stock market debut (Thu, 15 Oct 2026)
It comes as some investors have become concerned about the amount of money being spent on AI infrastructure.
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Toilet paper and secret recorders: What we know about the arrest of the Saudi OpenAI engineer (Wed, 14 Oct 2026)
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 applied for 200 jobs' - How 'spray and pray' AI job applications can backfire (Wed, 14 Oct 2026)
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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How long will humans be needed for translation? (Wed, 14 Oct 2026)
AI dominates the translation business, but for high-stakes work, humans are still needed.
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Bumble bought for $1.3bn in 'bet on the future of humanity' (Tue, 13 Oct 2026)
The dating app which recently ditched its "women-first" chat rule has been bought by an investment firm.
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Phase Eight and Hobbs owner hit by cyber-attack, as H&M probes separate hack claim (Tue, 13 Oct 2026)
TFG London has apologised to customers for disruption after it identified a "cybersecurity incident" on Sunday.
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AI minister warns 'likely' UK's cyber defences will be breached (Mon, 12 Oct 2026)
Kanishka Narayan said the government will use advanced AI to strengthen the UK against cyber attacks.
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AI is less regulated than milk, says Microsoft president (Mon, 12 Oct 2026)
Brad Smith calls for global rules on AI, and says the UK is in the "best position" to lead the charge.
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King warns malicious online actors are evolving tactics (Sat, 10 Oct 2026)
The King spoke of "threats to our international order" in a letter marking the 10th anniversary of the National Cyber Security Centre.
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Rogue Anthropic AI agent gave police fake tip in unsolved murder case (Sat, 10 Oct 2026)
Philadelphia police said the tip was "flagged as spam", but criticised the tech company for taking more than two months to detect and report the breach.
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Tech Life (Tue, 13 Oct 2026)
The plan for an orbiting data centre involves linking satellites around Earth.
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Tech Life (Tue, 06 Oct 2026)
What is a supercomputer for? How does it work? And who gets to use it? We explain all
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Tech Life (Tue, 29 Sep 2026)
How a Chinese AI model was persuaded to ignore its rules and give dangerous advice.
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Tech Life (Tue, 22 Sep 2026)
China is competing with the United States and other nations to develop AI.
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Tech Now (Sat, 10 Oct 2026)
Shiona McCallum visits Cairngorms National Park to see tech monitor wildfire damage.
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Tech Now (Sat, 03 Oct 2026)
Alasdair Keane heads to the Pokémon World Championships in San Francisco.
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Tech Now (Sat, 26 Sep 2026)
Ammie Sekhon explores tech used to identify and remove counterfeit products online.
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Tech Now (Sat, 19 Sep 2026)
Adrienne Murray follows NASA scientists in Iceland researching a rare total solar eclipse.
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