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Macron calls for 'calm and order' after riots across France (Sun, 18 Oct 2026)
French President Emmanuel Macron gives a national address after widespread disorder and as some looting continued in Paris.
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What we know so far about deadly fire at Canadian military base (Sun, 18 Oct 2026)
At least four people are confirmed to have died after a huge fire swept through the base.
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Polanski says he will not overturn Green Party's 'Zionism is racism' motion (Sun, 18 Oct 2026)
The Green Party leader said, while he wanted to amend it, the motion would stand until 2028.
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A wave of homemade, synthetic drugs sweeps US and deepens crisis (Sun, 18 Oct 2026)
BBC News hears from users, dealers, prison and recovery workers as the country battles with a deadly new drug epidemic.
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Inside Chicago's battle against the synthetic drugs flooding the US (Sun, 18 Oct 2026)
A new wave of synthetic drugs is sweeping across the United States, raising fear of a worsening drug crisis. The BBC's Quentin Sommerville reports from the frontlines in South Side, Chicago, where communities are battling the crisis.
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Cindy Crawford 'beyond heartbroken' after death of son Presley at 27 (Sun, 18 Oct 2026)
Presley Gerber's death in September is being investigated as a suspected overdose.
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Oil facilities hit in deadly overnight attack on St Petersburg (Sun, 18 Oct 2026)
At least one person was killed in the strikes, which also hit a data centre used by Russia's equivalent of Facebook.
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Ending corridor care in hospitals for children a priority, says health secretary (Sun, 18 Oct 2026)
Yvette Cooper also announces £140m investment in England's urgent care system, ahead of winter.
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Suspects hunted after police officer injured in shooting (Sun, 18 Oct 2026)
A firearm has been recovered by officers after a man and a woman fled the scene, detectives say.
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Man, 80, who died in light aircraft crash near Loch Lomond named (Sun, 18 Oct 2026)
The flying instructor has been described as "a gentleman and an experienced aviator" by former students.
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Search for Amelia Earhart's plane resumes after stormy weather (Sun, 18 Oct 2026)
An expedition to a remote Pacific island hoping to uncover the American aviator's wreckage was on hold for three days.
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Photos show luxury boat with 50m pool and water slides near Kim Jong Un's summer retreat (Sun, 18 Oct 2026)
Satellite images give clues about how Kim spends his holidays - something far out of reach for most North Koreans.
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There's a crackdown on sports piracy but is it already out of control? (Sun, 18 Oct 2026)
The sports industry's lucrative business model is being undermined by dodgy TV sticks and illegal streaming links, writes Theo Leggett.
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Braam! How the music in The Traitors plays with your emotions (Sun, 18 Oct 2026)
It's not just treachery and villainy - the soundtrack for Traitors helps set the show's campy tone.
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The playground murder - trauma, loss and a love that endured (Sun, 18 Oct 2026)
Diane Watson's best friend Pauline recalls a shocking school murder and its lasting legacy.
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Top Turkish pop group go from reality TV to Wembley in one turbulent year (Sun, 18 Oct 2026)
Turkish girl group manifest on taking their music to a global audience, as they prepare for their first UK concert.
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NHS data breaches a disgrace, health secretary says (Sun, 18 Oct 2026)
A total of 15 NHS staff have been sacked for accessing records of the Nottingham attacks victims.
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Watch: Pope thanks well-wishers in first event after cancer surgery (Sun, 18 Oct 2026)
The Pope's first event since his lung cancer diagnosis and surgery saw him recite the traditional Angelus prayer from the balcony of the Apostolic Palace.
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BBC pauses civil service secondment scheme (Sun, 18 Oct 2026)
The BBC said all journalism and editorial decisions are made by BBC journalists and editors.
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West Midlands Police officer who accessed police records 2,000 times sacked (Sun, 18 Oct 2026)
A misconduct hearing said many of the records accessed were sensitive and held "intimate information".
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Wildfire: A Warning from the Midlands (Fri, 16 Oct 2026)
What can we learn from wildfires that destroyed 38 homes in the Midlands in August 2026?
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Madueke's 'anger and conviction' shows he's more than a 'finisher' (Sun, 18 Oct 2026)
Noni Madueke may not have the role he wants at Arsenal but his winning goal against Nottingham Forest showed why he is one of Mikel Arteta's valued players.
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Mbeumo offers Carrick solace as Man Utd winless run goes on (Sun, 18 Oct 2026)
Michael Carrick said he had his headphones on this week so didn't hear the noise around Manchester United, but a 1-1 draw at Leeds means it is six games without a win.
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Hearts roll out red carpet ... and Celtic walk all over it (Sun, 18 Oct 2026)
Hearts thought attack was the best form of defence at Celtic Park. They were badly wrong, writes Tom English.
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Sage feels 'shame' at Palace thrashing with future in doubt (Sun, 18 Oct 2026)
Crystal Palace manage Pierre Sage says he feels "shame" at the Eagles' performance during their 5-0 thrashing by Brighton and does not know if he will be given time to save his job.
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Northampton beat Cardiff for only English win of Champions Cup openers (Sun, 18 Oct 2026)
Northampton edge to a nervy Champions Cup pool win against tenacious Cardiff at Franklin's Gardens.
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Shades of Barca and Beckham - Brighton aim to maintain superb start (Sun, 18 Oct 2026)
With 23 goals in seven Premier League matches, including some stunning strikes, Brighton continue to delight their fans and get them dreaming of what might be.
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Britain's Kartal misses out on biggest title of her career (Sun, 18 Oct 2026)
Britain's Sonay Kartal fades from a strong position in a gripping Wuhan Open final against Grand Slam runner-up Maja Chwalinska.
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Polanski says he will not overturn Green Party's 'Zionism is racism' motion (Sun, 18 Oct 2026)
The Green Party leader said, while he wanted to amend it, the motion would stand until 2028.
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Ending corridor care in hospitals for children a priority, says health secretary (Sun, 18 Oct 2026)
Yvette Cooper also announces £140m investment in England's urgent care system, ahead of winter.
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Suspects hunted after police officer injured in shooting (Sun, 18 Oct 2026)
A firearm has been recovered by officers after a man and a woman fled the scene, detectives say.
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Man, 80, who died in light aircraft crash near Loch Lomond named (Sun, 18 Oct 2026)
The flying instructor has been described as "a gentleman and an experienced aviator" by former students.
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NHS data breaches a disgrace, health secretary says (Sun, 18 Oct 2026)
A total of 15 NHS staff have been sacked for accessing records of the Nottingham attacks victims.
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Man and woman in their late teens die in collision (Sun, 18 Oct 2026)
Police say the driver dies in hospital as a result of her injuries.
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West Midlands Police officer who accessed police records 2,000 times sacked (Sun, 18 Oct 2026)
A misconduct hearing said many of the records accessed were sensitive and held "intimate information".
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BBC pauses civil service secondment scheme (Sun, 18 Oct 2026)
The BBC said all journalism and editorial decisions are made by BBC journalists and editors.
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Man arrested after boy, 16, dies in crash (Sun, 18 Oct 2026)
The 19-year-old man is held on suspicion of causing death and serious injury by dangerous driving.
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'Learning to read in my 80s has changed my life' (Sun, 18 Oct 2026)
Alan, from Southampton, learned to read through the charity Read Easy.
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House that looks like boulders to be built on moor (Sun, 18 Oct 2026)
Town council had objected to the plans but the folklore-inspired house will now be built.
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Three officers injured after lorry crashes into police vehicle (Sun, 18 Oct 2026)
A 36-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of driving while unfit through drink or drugs, driving while disqualified and dangerous driving.
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Chin-up champion secures Guinness World Record title (Sun, 18 Oct 2026)
Former mixed marital artist Damien Rooney has broken the Guinness World Record for most chin-ups in an hour whilst wearing a 20lb weight.
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Comedian Paul Whitehouse mugged at London cash machine (Sun, 18 Oct 2026)
His wife wrote on Instagram that the actor had been "mugged at a cash machine behind a Sainsbury's in Islington".
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Reform activist suspended after reportedly saying Muslims cannot be British (Sat, 17 Oct 2026)
The alleged comments were filmed by an undercover reporter for an ITV broadcast: Undercover a Year in Reform
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Swinney's emotional explanation for his commitment to independence (Sat, 17 Oct 2026)
BBC Scotland's political editor Glenn Campbell reflects on John Swinney's SNP conference speech.
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More NHS staff sacked over attacks victims' records (Sat, 17 Oct 2026)
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust says a new system will be brought in to protect records.
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Husband calls for PM to intervene after wife detained in Egypt (Sat, 17 Oct 2026)
Eman el-Shazly has been held by authorities in Egypt for two months, allegedly due to her sister's activism.
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UK must protect against Russian 'hybrid attacks', ex-national security adviser says (Sat, 17 Oct 2026)
Lord Ricketts says more should be spent on improving the resilience of energy, transport, air traffic control and defence sites.
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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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Making murder fun: How the Traitors' soundtrack sets the tone (Sun, 18 Oct 2026)
It's not just treachery and villainy - the soundtrack for Traitors helps set the show's campy tone.
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The playground murder: Trauma, loss and a love that endured (Sun, 18 Oct 2026)
Diane Watson's best friend Pauline recalls a shocking school murder and its lasting legacy.
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Manifest: From reality TV to Wembley Arena in one turbulent year (Sun, 18 Oct 2026)
Turkish girl group manifest on taking their music to a global audience, as they prepare for their first UK concert.
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There's a crackdown on sports piracy - but is it already out of control? (Sun, 18 Oct 2026)
The sports industry's lucrative business model is being undermined by dodgy TV sticks and illegal streaming links, writes Theo Leggett.
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How wedding content creators take you from aisle to Insta (Sun, 18 Oct 2026)
A growing industry is helping newly weds post video content on social media 24 hours after their big day.
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NHS data breaches a disgrace, health secretary says (Sun, 18 Oct 2026)
A total of 15 NHS staff have been sacked for accessing records of the Nottingham attacks victims.
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Health workers run out of patience with Stormont budget delay (Sun, 18 Oct 2026)
The practical impact of Northern Ireland's budget delay seemed relatively muted until earlier this week when hospital doctors announced two strikes.
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Man, 80, who died in light aircraft crash near Loch Lomond named (Sun, 18 Oct 2026)
The flying instructor has been described as "a gentleman and an experienced aviator" by former students.
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House prices on the rise - how does your area compare? (Sun, 18 Oct 2026)
Affordability continues to be a "real challenge" for buyers, as prices rise by an average of 4%.
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There's a crackdown on sports piracy - but is it already out of control? (Sun, 18 Oct 2026)
The sports industry's lucrative business model is being undermined by dodgy TV sticks and illegal streaming links, writes Theo Leggett.
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Third runway at Heathrow Airport would drive growth, Healey says (Sat, 17 Oct 2026)
It comes after the prime minister refused to say whether he backed expansion.
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Faisal Islam: Why China and AI are worrying global finance bosses (Sat, 17 Oct 2026)
At the IMF meeting in Bangkok this week finance and business leaders grappled with uncertainty.
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What is the Budget and what could be in it? (Sun, 18 Oct 2026)
Chancellor John Healey will set out his plans for UK taxes on 28 October.
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Turning the tides: Could hidden sea power energise our coastal towns? (Sun, 18 Oct 2026)
Engineer David Mummery has developed a tidal energy generator that he says can change lives for people living in coastal communities.
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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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'I took a chance on the whisky industry and I haven't looked back' (Sun, 18 Oct 2026)
Zoey Darnbrough had no idea there was a distillery near her home - now she has a top tourism role there.
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Banks expect to be hit with higher taxes in Budget (Fri, 16 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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Watch: Did Tesla really just unveil a flying car? (Fri, 16 Oct 2026)
Tesla CEO Elon Musk showcased the vehicle at a facility owned by his SpaceX company, which helped develop the model.
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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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Ship attack reports near Hormuz reach record high as oil exports slow (Fri, 16 Oct 2026)
BBC Verify analysis of data from a UK maritime agency shows 12 vessels were struck in a week.
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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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'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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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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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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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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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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Gleaning group gives £1m of produce to food banks (Sun, 18 Oct 2026)
Gleaning Cornwall warns that more funding is needed as costs rise sharply.
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Heating oil customers face tough winter (Sun, 18 Oct 2026)
The government plans to regulate heating oil prices after increases.
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How day of protests unfolded as disorder breaks out across France (Sat, 17 Oct 2026)
Demonstrations across the country turned violent, with cars and buildings set alight and shops ransacked.
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Low-cost clinic helps pet owners with vet bills (Sat, 17 Oct 2026)
RSPCA Medway West launches its clinic for the pets of people with low incomes.
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Call for more food funding due to high living cost (Sat, 17 Oct 2026)
Deputy Louise Doublet does not think the cost of living was considered in the ending of a trial.
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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

Polanski says he will not overturn Green Party's 'Zionism is racism' motion (Sun, 18 Oct 2026)
The Green Party leader said, while he wanted to amend it, the motion would stand until 2028.
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Ending corridor care in hospitals for children a priority, says health secretary (Sun, 18 Oct 2026)
Yvette Cooper also announces £140m investment in England's urgent care system, ahead of winter.
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Ex-top official Robbins reaches settlement with government over sacking (Fri, 16 Oct 2026)
Sir Olly Robbins was sacked as the top civil servant in the Foreign Office over the vetting of Lord Mandelson.
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Burnham invites Swinney to work together on 'deeper Scottish devolution' (Fri, 16 Oct 2026)
On his first substantive trip to Scotland since becoming PM, he says politicians should focus on solutions "right now" and move beyond the issue of Scottish independence.
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Police assess Palestine Action post by national security adviser's wife (Fri, 16 Oct 2026)
Downing Street says Sarah Helm, the wife of Jonathan Powell, "does not represent the government in any capacity".
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Reform councillor quits over offensive remarks (Fri, 16 Oct 2026)
Alan Feeney was captured on undercover filming calling Asian homeowners "parasites".
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Housing loans granted while Burnham was mayor investigated by councillors (Fri, 16 Oct 2026)
A senior councillor says concerns have been raised about the transparency of the process to approve the loans.
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Banks expect to be hit with higher taxes in Budget (Fri, 16 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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We must save water as drought becomes new normal, says minister (Fri, 16 Oct 2026)
Severe drought was declared across parts of southern England after months of low rainfall.
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Equality watchdog writes to Greens over 'Zionism is racism' motion (Fri, 16 Oct 2026)
The party was reported to the Equality and Human Rights Commission by MPs and antisemitism campaigners.
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Reform councillor calls TV report 'vote interference' (Fri, 16 Oct 2026)
ITV News filmed undercover with Reform councillors and candidates around the country.
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Councils warned of risks of high street pedestrianisation (Fri, 16 Oct 2026)
The government says the process "needs to be well considered", warning that banning traffic could damage local economies.
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Damages for Greens deputy over false disorder claims (Fri, 16 Oct 2026)
Mothin Ali is handed damages over claims made by a TV presenter and a social media commentator.
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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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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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'Massive challenge' to protect Donaldson from harm in jail (Fri, 16 Oct 2026)
The former DUP leader was sentenced to 15 years for sex abuse against two women when they were children.
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Labour calls for M4 relief road, seven years after axing the plan (Fri, 16 Oct 2026)
Seven years after the party axed the project, Labour says the Welsh government should build the road.
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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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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 'manual trawl' of records for former Man City links (Fri, 16 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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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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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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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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The Interview (Fri, 16 Oct 2026)
Nigerian opposition leader Peter Obi on his presidential bid and his claim he won in 2023
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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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BBC News

Fuel leak spreads more than two miles along River Taff (Sun, 18 Oct 2026)
Public Health Wales advises people living nearby to shut their doors and windows due to the smell.
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How to see the Orionid meteor shower (Sun, 18 Oct 2026)
One of the best-known meteor showers peaks this week and will remain active until 7 November.
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Turning the tides: Could hidden sea power energise our coastal towns? (Sun, 18 Oct 2026)
Engineer David Mummery has developed a tidal energy generator that he says can change lives for people living in coastal communities.
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Fast-moving California wildfire burns homes as people are ordered to leave (Sat, 17 Oct 2026)
Fanned by the fierce Santa Ana winds, the Norte Fire is one of 13 burning across the state.
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Avian flu and costs among reasons for loss of captive birds at Castle Espie (Sat, 17 Oct 2026)
Difficulties in transporting animals since Brexit has contributed to the decline in the number of captive birds.
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Brazil sees record fall in Amazon deforestation as key election looms (Sat, 17 Oct 2026)
The Amazon rainforest is a crucial buffer against climate change - but deforestation had expanded under former president Jair Bolsonaro.
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Why hasn't the UK had any named storms yet? (Sat, 17 Oct 2026)
So far this autumn wet and windy weather patterns have been steered away from the UK. When could we see that change?
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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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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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Free clear-up has big engagement on social media (Sun, 18 Oct 2026)
One man's battle against weeds and overgrown pathways makes a big difference to the town
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Pony herd gathering raises money for air ambulance (Sun, 18 Oct 2026)
Kristina Auckland said the herd was made up of around 100 ponies.
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Seal pups spotted at nature reserve for 12th year (Sun, 18 Oct 2026)
Two pups have been recorded at South Walney, home to Cumbria's only breeding grey seal colony.
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Corby metal pollution may harm people, says study (Sun, 18 Oct 2026)
However, the Environment Agency says it has not found evidence that could cause significant harm.
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Two damselfly species return to restored woodland (Sun, 18 Oct 2026)
A three-year project to restore woodland at seven nature reserves is completed.
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US senators call for investigation into Ukraine's Starlink restrictions (Fri, 16 Oct 2026)
Ukraine says temporary speed limits to the Starlink internet network disrupted its battlefield missions.
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Watch: Did Tesla really just unveil a flying car? (Fri, 16 Oct 2026)
Tesla CEO Elon Musk showcased the vehicle at a facility owned by his SpaceX company, which helped develop the model.
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What is behind the success of dark skies festival? (Fri, 16 Oct 2026)
Stargazers are preparing to enjoy an annual festival that celebrates the beauty of the night sky.
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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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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

No further action against government adviser's wife over Palestine Action post, police say (Sat, 17 Oct 2026)
Sarah Helm, who is married to Jonathan Powell, was responding to a discussion about the author Sally Rooney.
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Toxic algorithms wouldn't let them go - now Australia wants an off switch (Fri, 16 Oct 2026)
The Australian government hopes to protect social media users from being served content they don't want to see.
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Russian man linked to deadly London hospitals hack arrested (Fri, 16 Oct 2026)
The 28-year-old detained by German police is accused of being part of the cyber-crime gang that hacked blood-test firm Synnovis in 2024.
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Snapchat and Instagram grooming becoming 'easier' (Fri, 16 Oct 2026)
Online grooming is rising, with children as young as five targeted, prompting calls for reform.
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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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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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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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