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  1. Anthony Zurcher: Democrats tear up Trump's political map on historic night

    Two Senate races that a year ago were thought to be battlegrounds turned out to be slam-dunks for the Democrats.
  2. How America voted in maps and charts

    See the maps and charts that show how America voted in the US midterm elections.
  3. Ecstatic scenes and historic results: Key moments from US midterms

    Democrats have taken control of Congress for the rest of Donald Trump's presidency - proving moments of celebration.
  4. James Talarico becomes first Democrat to win Texas Senate seat since 1988

    "This wasn't just a tsunami, not just a referendum, but this was a bloodbath," one expert told the BBC on Democrats' historic wins in Texas.
  5. Miliband says slavery apology will not bring cost for UK taxpayers

    Speaking to BBC's Newscast, the foreign secretary says Britain cannot sweep its past "under the carpet".
  6. 'Multi-cancer' blood tests coming to some GP surgeries soon

    The aim is to detect hard-to-diagnose abdominal cancers, including liver, ovarian and pancreatic cancer, much sooner.
  7. No more rice grains in Kellogg's Rice Krispies due to changing weather

    The new recipes mean cereal packaging will now include a 'contains wheat gluten' warning.
  8. Scammers using AI-generated images of missing pets to demand reward money

    Owners say threats to kill their cats unless they sent money left them angry and terrified.
  9. Spanish transport minister resigns days after deadly train crash

    At least 69 people were killed and dozens injured in the collision south of the capital, Madrid.
  10. Poundland supplier 'will lose millions' if retailer collapses

    One of Poundland's suppliers will lose millions if it collapses, while other suppliers have said they would go under.
  11. Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor called to give evidence in fraud trial in December

    Mountbatten-Windsor has been summonsed to give evidence in a businessman's High Court fraud trial.
  12. Why Kim Kardashian came back to 'the worst TV drama ever'

    The media personality and businesswoman says she's worked on her acting for series two of All's Fair.
  13. Code cracked for shipwreck padlock solving 400-year-old mystery

    The brass lock, found in the sand near Port Talbot, forms part of a 1583 shipwreck treasure hoard.
  14. ANC under pressure to reverse South Africa decline

    As South Africans vote in local elections, residents tell the BBC they are tired of the poor quality of services they get.
  15. How 'mogging' went from toxic term to mainstream

    Mogging, named Collins English Dictionary's word of the year, was once the preserve of the manosphere but has become part of everyday discourse.
  16. The Papers: King calls slavery 'monstrous' and 'Celeb loses gag bid'

    The King's comments on the transatlantic slave trade and the high-profile celebrity who lost a "gag bid" in sex claim case lead Wednesday's papers.
  17. Prince William says UK faces terrifying risk of more wildfires due to climate change

    The prince says 2026 was the first summer he felt "worried about the scale of the wildfires".
  18. Weapon or wine bottle? China disputes reports of artillery shell in Papua New Guinea

    Papua New Guinea police had earlier dismissed speculation that the 32kg object was "merely a dummy".
  19. Housing targets threaten ancient woods, campaigners warn

    Dozens of individual sites feature planned developments immediately next to woods, the BBC finds.
  20. Seven flights across Europe targeted by suspected bomb threats

    Planes in Poland, Spain, Bulgaria and Italy have been checked for explosives following separate threats.
  21. Young NYC Marathon runner collapses and dies two miles from finish line

    The city medical examiner's office said it is still investigating Rachel Apa's cause of death.
  22. Killer who escaped Tennessee prison captured after week-long manhunt

    Jacob Allen Morley was serving a life sentence for murder before he escaped over a prison fence.
  23. Celebrity loses injunction bid but will stay anonymous pending appeal

    The unnamed man asked for an injunction to stop his identity being reported in connection with allegations against him.
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  25. The Draft UK-EU Deal To Scrap Brexit Red Tape

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  26. A half-time speech, a retaken penalty - and a win to save Carrick's job?

    At 2-0 down Michael Carrick's position as Manchester United head coach looked terminal - but will the win over Roma prove a turning point?
  27. Emery takes positives, but Villa 'have work to do' to reach Barca level

    Aston Villa boss Unai Emery says his team have "work to do" to reach Barcelona's level after a 3-0 Champions League defeat at the Nou Camp.
  28. Fernandes critical of media 'lies' about Carrick relationship

    Bruno Fernandes says "a lot of lies" have been reported about his relationship with Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick.
  29. England's Mitchell ruled out of Nations Championship

    Scrum-half Alex Mitchell has been ruled out of the whole of England's Nations Championship after suffering his fourth hamstring injury of the year.
  30. Death threats for Briton Burrage on WTA Tour return

    Britain's Jodie Burrage receives death threats and abuse on social media after she is beaten in her first WTA Tour singles match proper for 16 months.
  31. Retiring Serrano wants to end as a 'game-changer'

    Amanda Serrano said she wants to be remembered as a "game-changer" as she prepares for her farewell fight on home soil next year.
  32. Football world mourns Tenerife striker De Miguel

    Tributes were paid across Tuesday's Champions League fixtures to Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel, who died following collision on the pitch.