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WORLD NEWS

Hurricane death toll rises as Jamaica aid effort struggles
US strikes on alleged drug boats violate law, UN human rights chief says
Several hundred feared dead as Tanzania election protests continue
Dutch centrist Rob Jetten claims victory in neck-and-neck election race
Nvidia strikes bumper AI deals with Asia tech giants

UK NEWS

Andrew stripped of 'prince' title and will move out of Royal Lodge
Ex-sergeant jailed for sexual assault on soldier
Reeves rebuked by PM over 'regrettable' rental confusion but faces no further action
Long A&E waits causing heartbreaking suffering, charity says
Pornhub says UK visitors down 77% since age checks came in

SPORTS NEWS

'I'm not Schmeichel in disguise - I am just Senne Lammens'
What autumn internationals mean for World Cup draw
'I'm completely happy' - Slot backtracks on squad comment
The Hundred to hold auction and increase salaries
American Mayer becomes three-weight world champion

BUSINESS NEWS

Post Office justice measures could include special stamp for victims
The US bet big with Argentina bailout - is it paying off?
£420m bill cut for heavy industry as union attacks 'obscene' energy profits
No free bus passes for under 22s, says government
Moved house? You may have unclaimed energy credit

TECH NEWS

Pornhub says UK visitors down 77% since age checks came in
Security concerns over system at heart of digital ID
Watchdog slams O2 over unexpected price rise
First UK phones to get satellite connectivity in signal blackspots announced
Websites disabled in Microsoft global outage come back online

SCI NEWS

Bats are seeking sanctuary in churches - but they're making an unholy mess
Rare wolf spider rediscovered after 40 years
Water companies told to refund £260m to customers for poor performance
'It's harder to be a parent than a space shuttle commander', trailblazing Nasa pilot tells BBC
From Hollywood to horticulture: Cate Blanchett on a mission to save seeds

POLITICS NEWS

Reeves rebuked by PM over 'regrettable' rental confusion but faces no further action
Security concerns over system at heart of digital ID
Sultana says new party is aiming to 'run government'
No free bus passes for under 22s, says government
£420m bill cut for heavy industry as union attacks 'obscene' energy profits

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

Bats are seeking sanctuary in churches - but they're making an unholy mess
Rare wolf spider rediscovered after 40 years
Water companies told to refund £260m to customers for poor performance
'It's harder to be a parent than a space shuttle commander', trailblazing Nasa pilot tells BBC
From Hollywood to horticulture: Cate Blanchett on a mission to save seeds

ENTERTAIN NEWS

Halloween 2025: The best celebrity costumes so far
Cat Burns' new album shows a softer side to the Traitors star
Heartbreak, headless dummies and 'eggy' Shakespeare: Celebrity Traitors fight to the death
Japanese series that inspired Power Rangers to end after 50 years - reports
Nude organist statue of Monty Python's Terry Jones to grin and bare it
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