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20 Oct 2026, 06:32 PM

Two re-arrested on suspicion of assisting Iran intelligence after RAF Fairford incident

The head of UK Counter Terrorism Policing said they consider Iranian state involvement "highly likely".

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20 Oct 2026, 03:32 PM

Government failings allowed Covid 'to spread like wildfire' in care homes, inquiry finds

The sixth report from Covid inquiry criticises the lack of PPE and the way patients were discharged from hospital.

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20 Oct 2026, 06:03 PM

Google resolves cloud outage affecting UK banks and websites

Revolut was one of the hardest hit, with banking services going down for many customers.

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20 Oct 2026, 01:10 PM

BBC Three, BBC Scotland and Radio 4 Extra broadcast channels to close

The closures are announced as the corporation continues to try to save £500m over two years.

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20 Oct 2026, 03:49 PM

Harry says he wants to 'reconcile' with his family

Prince Harry says he wants reconciliation with his family, in an interview with a magazine in New York last month.

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20 Oct 2026, 11:45 AM

North Korea publishes photos of Kim Jong Un - why do rumours of his death keep coming back?

North Korean state media has published photos of the dictator with his daughter after the unsubstantiated rumour spread.

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20 Oct 2026, 06:52 PM

Schools should recognise antisemitism as distinct form of harm, review says

The government is expected to accept all 27 recommendations made in the review by ex-Ofsted boss, Sir David Bell.

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20 Oct 2026, 02:35 PM

Student who stabbed housemate 30 times admits murder

Jamie Collins is described as a "sensitive and caring young man" after his killer admits murder.

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20 Oct 2026, 01:39 PM

Huge setback for Alberta's separatist movement after decisive defeat

Leaders of the movement for independence vow to push on but the margin of defeat could make that difficult.

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20 Oct 2026, 04:02 PM

Woman says she 'couldn't speak or breathe' during alleged rape by Russell Brand

The entertainer denies three counts of rape, three charges of sexual assault and one of indecent assault.

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20 Oct 2026, 02:58 PM

Immersive Beatles museum described as 'like Graceland or Dollywood' to open in 2028

The surviving Beatles have welcomed plans for an immersive visitor experience in Liverpool.

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20 Oct 2026, 04:28 PM

Teenagers tell BBC of their hopes and fears as they prepare to start work

Follow four students from Newcastle as they try out roles for the first time as part of their work experience placements.

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20 Oct 2026, 12:16 PM

No 'protective ring' and visiting rules too strict - key points from Covid report on care homes

From the shocking lack of PPE to restrictions on visitors - the key points from the sixth Covid inquiry report.

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20 Oct 2026, 05:45 AM

Race, illness, injury, repeat - the devastating syndrome threatening athletic careers

British long-distance runner Jake Smith was enduring a relentless pattern of race, illness, injury, repeat - he had no idea he had REDs and was under-fuelling.

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20 Oct 2026, 03:14 PM

Katie Razzall: BBC closures make business sense, but far more savings are needed

The BBC announced it will close its BBC Three, BBC Scotland and Radio 4 Extra broadcast channels.

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20 Oct 2026, 01:45 PM

Why O'Sullivan faces a battle to stay in world's top 16

Snooker's World Championship without Ronnie O'Sullivan is hard to conceive, after years of him being so often the central figure at the Crucible. But it may not be far away.

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20 Oct 2026, 01:02 PM

My son has disappeared off the face of the earth fighting for Russia

Nathan Stobbart’s family say he faced deportation from Russia if he did not join the country's army.

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20 Oct 2026, 05:00 AM

How is the US economy really doing under President Trump?

Ahead of the midterms Trump has boasted about the performance of the US economy. BBC Verify looks at inflation, jobs and economic growth in the country.

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09 Sep 2026, 10:24 AM

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20 Oct 2026, 11:25 AM

Man charged with attack on Australian MP as suspect's father says she is family friend

Brendan Nugent's family say they have known Helen Haines, who remains in a critical condition, for more than 20 years.

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20 Oct 2026, 01:34 PM

Royals roll out red carpet for visiting Sultan

The Sultan of Oman, leader of a Middle Eastern strategic partner, is welcomed to Windsor for a state visit.

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20 Oct 2026, 12:56 PM

Three children injured after school bus roof ripped off in crash

Three children receive hospital treatment after a bus on its way to Ysgol Gyfun Gwent Is Coed crashes.

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20 Oct 2026, 01:54 PM

UK to deploy jets to defend Saudi Arabia from Houthi attacks

The UK announces it will provide additional defensive military support to Saudi Arabia as Houthi attacks escalate in the region.

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20 Oct 2026, 12:08 PM

Marseille braces for more unrest after protests give way to 'apocalyptic' disorder

France's second city saw some of the worst violence as chaos gripped the country on Saturday.

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20 Oct 2026, 03:16 PM

Christina Applegate says she was wrongfully diagnosed with MS

She said in a Tuesday release of her Messy podcast that she was not happy about the new information and her symptoms have only "gotten worse".

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20 Oct 2026, 06:40 PM

Jane Dodds standing down as Welsh Liberal Democrats leader

Dodds said it was time to hand over the leadership to a "new generation" after nearly nine years in the role.

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30 Apr 2025, 02:04 PM

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19 Oct 2026, 05:00 AM

How a shattered village rose from unimaginable grief to demand justice

A community’s powerful fight for justice after the tragedy of the Aberfan disaster.

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20 Oct 2026, 04:13 PM

Sloppy England start winter with Pakistan defeat

England begin their wandering winter with a sloppy loss to Pakistan in the one-day tri-series in Rawalpindi.

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20 Oct 2026, 12:12 PM

Ronaldo let Manchester United down - Ten Hag

Former Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag says Cristiano Ronaldo "let the team and let me down" during the Dutchman's spell at Old Trafford.

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20 Oct 2026, 04:27 PM

Bavuma epic drags SA back into Test - do they have time to beat Australia?

Captain Temba Bavuma drags South Africa back into their Test series against Australia but did his side bat on too long on day three?

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20 Oct 2026, 03:55 PM

Allen considers retirement after NI Open exit

Mark Allen says that retiring from snooker is "something I have been contemplating for a while" following his 4-2 loss to Jordan Brown in the Northern Ireland Open.

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20 Oct 2026, 04:56 PM

Webb backs VAR over Botman challenge on Jackson

Premier League referees' chief Howard Webb says Sven Botman's challenge on Nicolas Jackson was a "high-end reckless challenge" but backed the video assistant referee's decision not to intervene for a red card.

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