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  1. When will we know the results?

    The first polls have closed, but it is possible the results will not be projected for several hours, days or even weeks.
  2. US voters name economy and state of democracy as top issues, poll says

    A major election day survey suggests voters are the most unhappy with the economy.
  3. How the US midterm results could unfold - as millions of Americans head to the polls

    The BBC's North America correspondent considers three different scenarios, and what they would mean for the country.
  4. Democratic rising star Ossoff projected to hold Georgia seat

    Ossoff is seen as a potential leading contender for the Democratic nomination for president in 2028 if he throws his hat in the ring.
  5. The key US Senate races to watch

    All eyes are on a handful of Senate races that will decide control of the prized upper chamber. Here's a quick guide.
  6. 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.
  7. King calls slave trade a 'shameful chapter' during Commonwealth address

    The speech comes after calls for the UK government to issue a formal apology for Britain's historic role in the trade.
  8. '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.
  9. 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.
  10. 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.
  11. Death toll rises in Ukraine after Russia attacks aid centre, hospice and hospital

    At least 38 people are killed in 24 hours and Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky warns dozens more could be trapped under rubble.
  12. 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.
  13. Scammers using AI-generated images of missing pets to demand reward money

    Owners says threats to kill their cats unless they sent money left them angry and terrified.
  14. 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.
  15. 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.
  16. 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.
  17. 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.
  18. 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.
  19. 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.
  20. 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".
  21. Chill to grip Bonfire Night as temperatures dip into single digits

    What is the forecast for Bonfire Night 2026?
  22. Seven flights across Europe targeted by suspected bomb threats

    Planes in Poland, Spain, Bulgaria and Italy have been checked for explosives following separate threats.
  23. 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.
  24. Housing targets threaten ancient woods, campaigners warn

    Dozens of individual sites feature planned developments immediately next to woods, the BBC finds.
  25. UK meat industry hit by cyber-attack which targeted European supermarket freezers

    Supermarkets in countries including Ireland, Sweden and Belgium reported fridges being hiked in temperature on Monday.
  26. 'Quiet quitting' could be hitting the economy - here's why

    Britons have become less engaged with the jobs they do and are less willing to put in extra effort, a report has found.
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  29. 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?
  30. 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.
  31. 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.
  32. Man Utd beat Roma - the other great Champions League comebacks

    Manchester United come from two goals down to beat Roma 3-2 - but what are the other best fightbacks in Champions League history?
  33. 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.
  34. 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.
  35. 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.