'No doubt' Trump wants to topple our government, Venezuelan official tells BBC
Venezuela's attorney general accuses the US president of hoping to turn his country into a "colony".
US and China agree framework of trade deal ahead of Trump-Xi meeting
US trade secretary says the two will sign a deal on TikTok, while hinting at agreement on rare earths and tariffs.
Family of boy thrown from Tate Modern says he's 'running, jumping and swimming'
The family of a young boy who was thrown from the 10th floor of the Tate Modern building says that after six "courageous" years, he is beginning to run, cycle, jump and swim.
Norris has been through the mill - but this was a statement win
Lando Norris has been through the mill but this was a statement win for the McLaren driver, writes Andrew Benson.
A singer's death, 38,000 songs and a question - who owns the music?
Zubeen Garg’s music ownership is scattered among a complicated network of producers, distributors and labels.
'I could have killed them' - Lawson has near miss with F1 marshals
Liam Lawson says he narrowly avoided a fatal accident during Sunday's Mexico City Grand Prix after two marshals ran across the track.
Deputy PM to face Commons grilling over wrongly released migrant sex offender
Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy is expected to be grilled in the Commons today after an asylum seeker sex offender was mistakenly released from prison.
Australia sues Microsoft for misleading Microsoft 365 users about Copilot subscription options

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Warning after Temu cleaning brush rips out child's hair
Norfolk Trading Standards says the £4 cleaning brush has now been withdrawn from sale in the UK.
MoJ owes us £20m after contractor collapse, say suppliers
Suppliers say millions are owed despite the government promising to use protected accounts.
NHS needs up to £3bn extra to avoid cuts, health leaders warn
Health leaders say progress on reducing waiting lists will be affected if there is no help in making up the financial shortfall.
Why Britain still has a mould problem - years after this toddler was killed
Despite outcry over a British toddler’s death, mould remains a problem in many homes - so are new law changes enough?
Home Office urged to 'get a grip' on asylum seeker accommodation amid 'chaos'
The head of the Home Affairs Committee has urged the government to "get a grip" on the UK's asylum accommodation system after a report found the Home Office repeatedly cut corners in its "chaotic" response to pressures.
The striking Swedish workers taking on carmaker Tesla
The industrial action against the company's operation in Sweden has reached its second anniversary.
Rebel group claims capture of key city in Sudan
The fall of el-Fasher would cement the RSF's control of the west and reinforces a de facto split in the nation.
Father of toddler who died from mould in flat hopes new law will save others
The father of a two-year-old boy who died from black mould in his social housing flat says he never wants anyone else to go through what they have - as a new law brought in after his death comes into effect.
'The Thomas Frank effect' - but is there more to come from Spurs?
MOTD pundit Danny Murphy explains why Tottenham's attack will evolve under Thomas Frank, and how he has already fixed their defensive issues.
Cummins ruled out of first Ashes Test
Australia captain Pat Cummins will not be fit for the first Ashes Test, with Steve Smith set to lead the side in his absence.
Shaq's new ride gets jaq'ed in haq attaq

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Inside Syria's jail for IS suspects as officials say attacks by group are rising
Kurdish counter-terrorism officials tell the BBC so-called Islamic State cells in Syria are regrouping and increasing attacks.
Norris dominates in Mexico to take championship lead
Lando Norris storms to a dominant victory in the Mexico City Grand Prix to boost his world championship hopes.
Violent protests flare in Cameroon as results due in contested election
An opposition candidate is challenging the incumbent president's 43-year hold on power.
US government says it will stop paying for food aid next week
The US government said funds for Snap, a benefit used by more than 40 million Americans, will stop 1 November because of the shutdown.
Woman raped in racially aggravated attack, say police
Police say the woman was attacked on Saturday night in Walsall and have appealed for information.
Woman raped in racially aggravated attack, police say
Police are urgently searching for a man suspected of raping a woman in a racially motivated attack. 
Egypt and Red Cross join search for hostage bodies in Gaza
Israel said the teams have been permitted to search beyond the so-called "yellow line" in the area controlled by its forces in Gaza.
Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week?
After every round of Premier League matches this season, Troy Deeney gives us his team of the week. Do you agree with his choices?
Real Madrid impress but Vinicius tension grows - Clasico talking points
Spanish football expert Guillem Balague analyses a fiery Clasico at the Bernabeu, which saw Real Madrid beat Barcelona but Vinicius Jr vent his frustration.
Bournemouth up to second with win over Forest
Sean Dyche's first Premier League game in charge of Nottingham Forest ends in defeat as Bournemouth win 2-0 to move up to second in the table.
US warship arrives in Trinidad and Tobago - as Venezuela hits out at 'military provocation'
A US warship has docked in the capital of Trinidad and Tobago, as US President Donald Trump increases military pressure on Venezuela.
Boy thrown from Tate Modern can now run, jump and swim
The boy, who was six when he was attacked in 2019, has achieved his goal of being able to run, jump and swim again.
'People are afraid' - why 'juggernaut' Arsenal are team to beat
As Arsenal moved four points clear at the top of the Premier League, BBC Sport looks at why teams are 'afraid' of them.
Key city in Sudan on brink of falling to paramilitary group
After 18 months of surviving forced starvation and shelling by the paramilitary group the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), the regional capital and symbolic battleground of Al Fashir is on the verge of full military collapse.
Bellingham scores El Clasico winner
Jude Bellingham assists the first goal and scores the second for Real Madrid as they beat Barcelona 2-1 in the first Clasico of the La Liga season.
Epping migrant sex offender will be deported 'this week', says Justice Secretary Lammy
Hadush Kebatu was arrested in north London, two days after being mistakenly released from an Essex jail.
Can Hearts make impossible possible by winning Premiership?
After beating Celtic to go eight points clear, is it now time to seriously consider that Hearts could win the title, wonders Tom English?
We will not 'be held to ransom' by striking doctors, says minister
The health secretary is refusing to make concessions on pay after the BMA announced a further walkout.
Arsenal 'suffer every week' to win matches - Arteta
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta impressed by side after Eberechi Eze scored against former club beating Crystal Palace to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League table.
Start-ups warn Reeves over budget tax bombshell
A lobbying group representing UK start-ups will this week warn Rachel Reeves against a tax raid on limited liability partnerships (LLPs), arguing that it would hit the backers of Britain's most innovative companies.
You need to listen to the brutally oppressive I’ve Seen All I Need to See
There are only a handful of albums that I think qualify as genuinely scary. You Won't Get What You Want by Daughters, and Swans To Be Kind both immediately come to mind. But those records come with… let's say, baggage. I've Seen All I Need to See lacks some of the atmospheric spookiness of To […]
Reform MP's comments about adverts 'racist', says Streeting
Sarah Pochin apologises for saying "it drives me mad when I see adverts full of black people, full of Asian people".
Justice secretary highlights Sky News reporting - as he says migrant release mistake 'totally unacceptable'
Justice Secretary David Lammy has said an exclusive Sky News interview will be used as part of an independent inquiry into how migrant Hadush Kebatu was mistakenly released from prison.
Three killed in Russian strikes on Kyiv, officials say
At least 32 others were injured in the attack, including six children, the city's mayor says.
Israel allows Red Cross and Egyptian teams into Gaza as search for bodies of hostages widens
International teams searching for the bodies of hostages have been allowed to cross Israel's military boundary in Gaza, according to an Israeli government spokesperson.
Adobe’s Project Indigo camera finally adds iPhone 17 support
Adobe’s computational photography app, Project Indigo, had a bit of trouble adapting to the new square-format selfie sensor in the iPhone 17 series. For the last month or so, the app simply didn’t support Apple’s latest phones at all. Adobe was working behind the scenes to get things up and running, and posting occasional updates […]
Trump raises tariffs on Canadian goods over Reagan advert
Trump has announced he's adding 10% to his current levies on one of the biggest US trading partners.
How Guitar Hero made everybody a rock star
"Sharp Dressed Man," by ZZ Top. Hard on a good day, Medium when my friends were over, Expert once and then never ever again. That was my Guitar Hero sweet spot. And for years, it seemed like everybody had one. The plastic guitar controllers became a staple of living rooms everywhere, and the songs - […]
Football match abandoned after player seriously hurt
Dorchester Town FC player Wes Fogden suffered a neck injury in the first half of the game.
Two arrested over theft of jewels at Louvre museum in Paris
Four thieves broke into the world's most-visited museum in broad daylight, stealing eight items worth €88m (£76m; $102m).
'No doubt' England make World Cup final - Hartley
Former spinner Alex Hartley says England's improvement throughout the group stage puts them as favourites to beat South Africa and reach the World Cup final.
Epping Sex Offender Arrested, But Has The Damage Been Done?
Has the mistaken release of a migrant sex offender from prison hurt the government?
Juror jailed after web search halts murder trial
A juror who collapsed a murder trial after doing his own internet research is jailed for four months.
Watch: Trump's Thailand-Cambodia 'peace deal' explained
Donald Trump has claimed to have ended another war, this time between Thailand and Cambodia. But what does this latest agreement actually amount to?
'Mansion tax' not part of 'coherent strategy', former Bank of England governor says
A former Bank of England governor has criticised potential proposals for a mansion tax, saying the government lacks a "coherent strategy" on the economy.
Russia says it has tested nuclear-powered Burevestnik missile
The experimental weapon is hailed as having a potentially unlimited range - though Western experts have questioned its value.
Georgia arrests three Chinese nationals for trying illegally buy uranium
Three Chinese nationals face prison time for attempting to purchase $400,000 of nuclear material.
Irish President Higgins congratulates his successor Connolly
Concerns have been raised about the unprecedented number of spoiled votes in the presidential poll.
Reform UK's Zia Yusuf defends MP accused of 'racism'
Reform UK has defended one of its MPs who has been accused of "racism" after she complained about the number of black and Asian people in TV adverts.
Moment migrant sex offender arrested in London park
Hadush Kebatu was arrested in Finsbury Park after a two-day manhunt.
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How 'one of the biggest manhunts in French history' is unfolding as police investigate Louvre heist
A 100-strong specialist police unit is investigating the daring theft of French crown jewels from the Louvre - as officers face "a race against time" to recover the "priceless" objects.
Wardley stuns Parker - but was fight stopped too soon?
Fabio Wardley pulls off a huge upset to wreck Joseph Parker's dreams of becoming a two-time world heavyweight champion and put himself in position for a shot at undisputed champion Oleksandr Usyk.
Lassie and Lost in Space actress June Lockhart dies aged 100
Lockhart shot to prominence on Broadway in the 1940s before transitioning into film and TV.
England conclude group stage with crushing win v NZ
England will take winning momentum into the semi-finals after beating New Zealand by eight wickets in their final group game at the Women's World Cup.
Louvre heist: Two arrested after robbery at Paris museum - French media
Two men have been arrested following a robbery at the Louvre museum in Paris which saw thieves escape with priceless jewellery, including part of the French crown jewels.
'Terrible' Caerphilly result akin to Hartlepool by-election loss, says health secretary
The health secretary has compared the collapse of Labour's vote in the Caerphilly by-election to the party's defeat in Hartlepool in 2021 - when Sir Keir Starmer considered resigning as leader.
Trump's week in Asia: BBC correspondents on the wins and potential losses
Here's what you should know as the US president arrives for a whirlwind week of diplomacy.
Trump raises tariffs on Canada by 10% in response to Reagan advert
Donald Trump has announced he will be raising tariffs on imports of Canadian goods by an extra 10% because of an anti-tariff advert aired in Ontario.
England beaten by NZ despite Brook's majestic 135
England are beaten by four wickets by New Zealand in the first one-day international, despite Harry Brook's astonishing century.
Harris 'concerned' she did not ask Biden to quit race
The former vice-president tells the BBC she is not sure whether it was “grace or recklessness” that stopped her speaking up.
Epping migrant sex offender last seen in Hackney on Friday, Met says
Hadush Kebatu was seen in north London wearing a prison-issue grey tracksuit and carrying a white bag decorated with avocados, police said.
914 miles, 185 fans - doing English football's longest away day
BBC Sport travels with Truro fans to Gateshead, for the longest ever away journey in English football history.
Trump presides over Thai-Cambodia 'peace deal' - but what does it mean?
Trump calls it historic, Thailand only calls is "a pathway to peace", but all sides hope the agreement will stick.
Migrant mistakenly released from prison arrested after police manhunt
A migrant who was mistakenly released from prison has been arrested following a police manhunt.
What next for heavyweight division after Wardley win?
After Fabio Wardley shocks Joseph Parker, BBC Sport analyses the heavyweight fight scene and what could happen next.
Putin tests new 'invincible' nuclear-powered missile
Russia has tested a new nuclear-powered cruise missile with an unlimited range, the country's top general said.
The Irish 20-year-old with 14 aliases and millions of Spotify listeners
Liam McCay started making music from his bedroom in County Donegal.
Trump oversees signing of 'historic' Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire deal
US President Donald Trump has overseen the signing of an expanded ceasefire deal between Thailand and Cambodia, which he helped negotiate this summer to resolve their border dispute.
Jamaica braces as Hurricane Melissa 'rapidly intensifies'
US forecasters have issued a hurricane warning for Jamaica as Storm Melissa reached hurricane strength and is expected to "rapidly intensify" into at least a Category 4 when making landfall in Jamaica early next week.
Yamamoto helps Dodgers level World Series at 1-1
Yoshinobu Yamamoto throws a complete game as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-1 to draw level at 1-1 in the best-of-seven World Series.
Tax hike could lead to higher food prices, supermarkets warn
The UK's largest supermarkets are calling on the chancellor to exclude stores from a new business rates surtax, warning that shoppers will bear the brunt of higher prices.
A tantalising prospect - but can Norris now take advantage?
Lando Norris is on pole for the Mexico City Grand Prix - but can he take advantage and go top of the world championship standings?
Jon Bon Jovi on bonds, biopics and becoming a grandad
2026 will see Bon Jovi take centre stage once again when they return for their Forever Tour, four years after Jon Bon Jovi's vocal cord surgery had the group's future up in the air.
The Papers: Andrew faces Commons 'humiliation' and 'Mansion tax raid'
A potential Commons debate about Prince Andrew's future and the chancellor's tax plans lead Sunday's papers.
Watch: Moment nuclear plant towers collapse during demolition
Two nuclear cooling towers in the town of Gundremmingen, Germany, collapse into large swirls of thick, white dust during demolition.
How to create three easy Halloween makeup looks with GlowUp’s Axel
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'Why are you booing?' - Furious Aspinall retains UFC title after eye poke
Tom Aspinall's first defence of his undisputed heavyweight title ends in bitter disappointment after an accidental eye poke from Ciryl Gane.
GB's Wardley stops Parker in huge heavyweight upset
Fabio Wardley produces a huge heavyweight upset in London against Joseph Parker with an 11th-round stoppage.
'I watched my stolen phone head to London, Dubai and China'
One officer said pickpockets fly in from abroad and fly out once they've amassed a haul of phones.
Representation to red flags: The fall and future of Manchester Pride
One of the UK's biggest LGBTQ+ events has gone bust - how did it happen, and what now for the staff, performers and community?
Sudan's fertile region where food is rotting amid famine and war
The Jebel Marra area is neutral in the war but its produce cannot get out to feed a hungry nation.
ChatGPT's new browser has potential, if you're willing to pay
OpenAI hopes to upend the browser market currently dominated by Google Chrome, but it depends on paid users.
I lost thousands of photos when my phone crashed. Now I print them out for my daughter
Experts believe offline and online backups are needed if you want to keep your favourite photos safe.
'Heroes of Kharkiv': How 48 children were saved from kindergarten hit by Russian drone
The story of a dramatic and heroic rescue that has captured the public imagination in Ukraine.
Charity boss arrest in BBC sex-for-aid investigation 'gives women strength'
Syrian refugees in Turkey allege they were taken advantage of when they were desperate for help.
Awful & outplayed - Slot must look closer to home to end Liverpool slump
Liverpool head coach Arne Slot must look closer to home to solve the Premier League champions' dramatic slump, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.
'Brothers in the forest' - the fight to protect an isolated Amazon tribe
Peru's Mashco Piro face a struggle to survive in the 21st Century, but locals want to help them.
How the nation lost its appetite for Pizza Hut
Fewer diners are "hitting the Hut" and it is closing half its UK restaurants.
Don't obsess over 8 hours sleep: Health tips from the BBC's twin doctors
Dr Xand and Dr Chris van Tulleken share four small but powerful tips they've learnt over the course of 30 episodes.
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