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  1. Brand's barrister refers himself to regulator after report he confronted journalist

    Ian Winter allegedly confronted a reporter outside court who had investigated the comedian.
  2. AI stocks climb after trillions wiped from market values

    Investors had been selling off tech shares in part due to concerns the Democrat election victory would mean slower AI development.
  3. New wave of bomb threats hit European airlines

    No link has been established between the threats against the airlines and those against the media outlets.
  4. How unprecedented changes to the polar vortex may impact the UK's weather

    An unprecedented early weakening of the polar vortex is causing uncertainty amongst experts over the impact it will have on UK weather as Simon King explains.
  5. Manhunt after boy injured by sword, sparking Gloucester school lockdowns

    Two schools went into lockdown following the incident and one woman has been arrested.
  6. Watch: Is it the end of the road for Tesla's Cybertruck?

    The car company's CEO Elon Musk has said production will halt in Texas, to focus on the firm's self-driving Cybercabs.
  7. Met Police boss 'wouldn't be surprised' if more allegations made about Brand

    Sir Mark Rowley tells the BBC that what he heard reported from Brand's trial came close to "victim blaming".
  8. How 2000s lad culture helped Russell Brand to hide in plain sight

    The behaviour that formed the backdrop to Brand's prosecution also helped elevate him, writes the BBC's media editor Katie Razzall.
  9. Katherine Ryan says she feels 'grief and relief' after Russell Brand conviction

    The comedian had previously spoken about an unnamed "predator" in the entertainment industry.
  10. Watch: Met Police releases Brand interview footage

    Brand was found guilty of one count of rape and three sexual assaults at Southwark Crown Court.
  11. Burnham responds to BBC question over Labour's past links to Brand

    The prime minister says that Labour politicians courting the comedian a decade ago had not been aware of his crimes.
  12. Could the US midterms burst the AI bubble?

    Fears of more AI regulation appear to have sparked fear among investors, but concerns about the industry have been growing for some time.
  13. 'A beautiful story' as Bellingham brothers called up

    It may be a surprise to some but Jobe Bellingham's call up to the England senior side has been a long time coming.
  14. 'Misleading' student loans information left out examples of higher-salary repayments

    The Treasury Committee chair says she is "shocked" after one university compared repayments to the price of coffee.
  15. Spate of bomb threats poses serious challenge to airline industry

    After a week of disruption, airlines are facing both safety and financial concerns.
  16. Tempted by snacks before bed? Here's why - and what you can do about it

    There are biological reasons why you may reach for sweet treats before bed, but you can change the habit.
  17. US midterm results spark fears in Israel over future of two countries' ties

    Staunch US support of Israel has been raised as one of the reasons why Republicans performed so badly.
  18. Major construction ongoing near Iran missile bases, satellite images suggest

    Evidence of digging and new buildings are visible in satellite imagery taken in November, satellite images suggest.
  19. Judge blocks construction of Trump's massive arch after federal agency approval

    The Trump administration had hoped the construction of the 250-foot arch could begin as early as this week.
  20. Childminder who left more than 20 children alone in her home jailed

    Amanda Mathewson was caught neglecting children at her home in Dunfermline after being spied on by parents.
  21. Man investigated for leaving 17-year-old on Germany's highest mountain

    The teenager was eventually rescued on Zugspitze and has since been discharged from hospital.
  22. Firms should publish salaries in job adverts ahead of new law, says PM

    The government argues the change will help jobseekers and could help to prevent pay discrimination.
  23. Huntingdon train attack victim thought 'this is what it feels like to die', court told

    Scott Bletcher says he found police and told them 'am I glad to see you, I've been stabbed".
  24. 'Clicky Ponting' cheating scandal cricketer banned from sport for two years

    An amateur cricketer is banned for two years for his role in the ‘Clicky Ponting’ cheating scandal that made headlines across the globe.
  25. Tube drivers to stage strikes in Christmas run-up

    The union is in dispute with London Underground over working arrangements for drivers.
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  28. Emma Thompson, Kate Winslet and Hugh Grant star in a 1995 adaptation

    Elinor and Marianne Dashwood are thrown into sudden hardship on the death of their father.
  29. Is Palmer's England career over under Tuchel?

    Cole Palmer faces a fight to save his England career after he was excluded from Thomas Tuchel's latest squad, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.
  30. 'A beautiful story' as Bellingham brothers called up

    It may be a surprise to some but Jobe Bellingham's call up to the England senior side has been a long time coming.
  31. Fly-half Smith fit to steer England against Wallabies

    Fly-half Fin Smith recovers from a calf injury and will start for England in their opening Test of the autumn against Australia on Sunday.
  32. Two-year ban for 'Clicky Ponting' cricketer

    An amateur cricketer is banned for two years for his role in the ‘Clicky Ponting’ cheating scandal that made headlines across the globe.
  33. The Fifa hopeful hoping to take Infantino down with 'samurai spirit'

    Gianni Infantino's first challenger for the presidency tells BBC Sport why he is standing in the election.
  34. Has Anderson lived up to the hype after Man City move?

    As Elliot Anderson returns to Nottingham Forest after his £116m move to Manchester City, has he lived up to the price tag?