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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. '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.
  4. Armed police called after boy hurt near Gloucester school

    Police say a boy was taken to hospital with minor injuries.
  5. 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.
  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 chief says he wouldn't be surprised if more allegations made about Brand after rape conviction

    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 release Brand interview footage

    Brand was found guilty of one count of rape and three sexual assaults at Southwark Crown Court.
  11. Burnham says he was not aware of Brand's 'horrific' crimes

    The prime minister told the BBC that Labour politicians courting the comedian a decade ago had not been aware of his crimes.
  12. 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.
  13. Thatcher's Right to Buy created a generation of homeowners - did it also fuel the housing crisis?

    Labour is weakening Margaret Thatcher's landmark housing policy. Will it really fix Britain's social housing woes?
  14. 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.
  15. 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.
  16. Did a data centre revolt affect the US midterm election results?

    BBC Verify examines whether US voters were influenced by the data centre boom - and the impact anti-AI sentiment could have on the industry.
  17. 'I was asked if I was a crier': Your worst job interviews revealed

    Bad job interviews can be horrible to experience in the moment, but there is a lot they can teach us about the world of work
  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. 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.
  20. 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.
  21. Hoax bomb threats target European airlines and airports for second time in a week

    At least 21 flights across Europe are affected in what the UK government calls a "malicious hoax threat".
  22. Trump signs order to preserve Oval Office as national monument

    The order comes after Trump made a series of big changes to the decor of the Oval Office and tore down the White House East Wing.
  23. Train worker recalls repelling Huntingdon attacker with frying pan

    Samir Zitouni used a frying pan against train attacker Anthony Williams, jurors hear.
  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. Palmer misses too many chances to impress - Tuchel

    England manager Thomas Tuchel says Cole Palmer "misses too many chances to impress" after not selecting the Chelsea forward for November's Nations League fixtures.
  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. Portugal coach 'knew nothing' about Ronaldo retiring

    Portugal coach Jorge Jesus says he "found out when we all did" about Cristiano Ronaldo's retirement from international football.
  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?