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  1. Five reasons why Republicans lost so badly

    From angry voters to an unpopular president, here is why Americans in traditional Republican areas turned to Democrats.
  2. Anthony Zurcher: Democrats push deep into Trump heartland on historic night

    Two Senate races that a year ago were thought to be battlegrounds turned out to be slam-dunks for the Democrats.
  3. Everything you need to know from the US midterm elections

    Democrats secured some big wins - and a few historic firsts - earning congratulations from President Trump.
  4. How America voted in maps and charts

    See the maps and charts that show how America voted in the US midterm elections.
  5. Elon Musk's millions fail to deliver Texas for the Republicans in fierce midterms

    The billionaire's political action committee (Pac) contributed $47m (£35m) to Ken Paxton's campaign.
  6. 'Multi-cancer' blood tests coming to some GP surgeries in England

    The aim is to detect hard-to-diagnose abdominal cancers, including liver, ovarian and pancreatic cancer, much sooner.
  7. 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".
  8. Celebrity hairstylist John Frieda dies aged 75

    He was stylist to the stars in the 1960s and 1970s before creating a global range of hair products.
  9. Uproar over missing 'pop' as Rice Krispies changes its recipe

    The new recipes mean cereal packaging will now include a 'contains wheat gluten' warning.
  10. De Miguel death: Goalkeeper Owono 'would never intentionally hurt anyone', team-mate says

    Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono "would never intentionally hurt anyone" and is "deeply affected" by the death of Tenerife forward Jesus de Miguel, his team-mate said on Wednesday.
  11. Stonehaven train derailment could have been avoided if drain built correctly, says sheriff

    Three men died when a train derailed near Stonehaven in Aberdeenshire following heavy rain in 2020.
  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. Could Hyrox's Olympic ambition spell the end for triathlon?

    BBC Sport speaks to several triathletes about what World Triathlon's Hyrox partnership means for the future of the sport.
  14. Scottish government needs to act faster on grooming gang inquiry, says survivor

    Holly Alex, who was groomed as a teenager, has urged the government to make good on their pledge to deliver an inquiry "at pace".
  15. 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.
  16. Graduates are managing AI - but are they learning much else?

    Graduates are spending more time managing AI, but are they missing out on other work experience?
  17. Fourth arrest after Halloween party stabbings

    All five boys who were injured had been invited to attend the supervised party on Saturday night.
  18. GB's Stojsavljevic, 17, claims first WTA Tour win despite short notice

    British teenager Mika Stojsavljevic beats former Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin for her first WTA Tour main-draw win.
  19. Poundland owner in crunch talks as retailer's collapse looms

    Gordon Brothers will meet Jonathan Reynolds on Wednesday as the investment firm faces scrutiny over Poundland.
  20. Children spending too long on maths app TT Rockstars, MP warns

    The makers of the popular times table game say they are bringing in curfews and limits to screen time.
  21. Huntingdon train attack passengers thought stabbing was a 'joke'

    The first person who was attacked also says he asked hospital staff "am I going to die today?".
  22. Iran's chief negotiator says Americans voted 'no to war'

    "We endorse this message," Mohammed Bagher Ghalibaf says, as Donald Trump acknowledges the conflict's role in the Republican Party's defeat.
  23. 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".
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  26. Real Madrid reach verbal agreement to sign Gabriel

    Real Madrid are confident of winning the race to sign Manchester United forward JJ Gabriel after reaching a verbal agreement with the teenager.
  27. Keeper Owono 'would never intentionally hurt anyone'

    Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono "would never intentionally hurt anyone" and is "deeply affected" by the death of Tenerife forward Jesus de Miguel, his team-mate said on Wednesday.
  28. Could Hyrox's Olympic ambition spell the end for triathlon?

    BBC Sport speaks to several triathletes about what World Triathlon's Hyrox partnership means for the future of the sport.
  29. West Ham confirm Parker as boss

    West Ham confirm the appointment of former midfielder Scott Parker as their head coach on a two-and-a-half-year deal.
  30. LIV aimed to 'destroy the European Tour' - McIlroy

    Six-time major winner Rory McIlroy says those connected to LIV Golf were expressing an ambition to "destroy the European Tour" at the 2026 Masters, only months before the league filed for bankruptcy protection.
  31. Paul will 'hang up gloves' if he loses to Doumbe

    Jake Paul says he will retire from boxing if he loses to MMA star Cedric Doumbe on 24 December in Dubai.
  32. Why rugby league needs Tonga-Samoa World Cup final

    Tonga will face New Zealand after winning all three group matches, before Samoa face Australia in a repeat of the 2022 final.