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  1. Americans head to the polls for elections that could define Trump's closing chapter

    The midterms will shape Congress for the last years of his presidency, writes Sarah Smith, but they are also a test of what politics may look like without him.
  2. US strikes Iran ahead of midterm elections

    US officials described the attacks on Qeshm Island as limited and defensive, according to CBS, the BBC's US partner.
  3. UK and EU agree draft deal to scrap Brexit red tape over food exports

    The food deal, ahead of a UK-EU summit later this month, is the most significant part of the so-called Brexit reset agreed so far.
  4. PM plans debt re-set for Commonwealth nations as slavery apology talks begin

    The move comes as the prime minister begins talks about the UK issuing a formal apology for the slave trade in the next year.
  5. Thousands of European troops to rehearse Ukraine deployment in event of peace

    Western officials stress that any force sent to Ukraine would not take part in any offensive operations.
  6. Scientists detect signals at the smallest scale ever explored

    Researchers have detected signals from the smallest distances ever probed.
  7. Jewellery sold as sterling silver on Amazon and Temu found to contain toxic chemicals

    An investigation by Watchdog analysed 25 items bought from Amazon, Etsy, Temu, eBay and OnBuy.
  8. 'Mogging' is Collins' word of the year... but do you know what it means?

    The slang term, which relates to outshining or upstaging someone, is one of 10 words celebrated.
  9. Mahmood scraps settlement plans for migrant care workers

    The home secretary laid out a revised proposal for changing when migrants can claim permanent residency.
  10. AI data centres could undermine UK's emissions goals, BBC finds

    Four planned "hyperscale" data centres consider using gas-fired power for their electricity needs.
  11. Plane may have broken apart ahead of deadly Florida jet crash, say investigators

    The National Transportation Safety Board also believes weather could have been a factor in the crash, but warns it is too early to determine the cause.
  12. North Korea denies being behind record $6.3bn Binance hack

    US government agencies and cyber analysts have blamed Pyongyang for the record-breaking heist.
  13. A simple guide to the midterms

    US voters will head to the polls on Tuesday in a ballot that could have a major impact on Donald Trump’s presidency.
  14. US midterms campaign 'shattering' spending records to be most expensive ever

    The 2026 campaign is projected to cost nearly $12bn - BBC Verify looks into where all that money has come from.
  15. Supreme Court rejects Trump's request to stop California counting disputed votes

    The ruling, which comes on the eve of the midterm elections, essentially ends the Trump administration's bid to disqualify the ballots in the state.
  16. A Paralympian vs a former TV news anchor - and other 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.
  17. Indonesia's toxic haze is giving its neighbours a political headache

    Governments in Singapore and Malaysia are split between anxious citizens and an irascible neighbour.
  18. If hackers can take control of a supermarket freezer, how vulnerable is other tech?

    Dozens of shops across European countries have been hit by a cyber-attack affecting their fridges.
  19. James Blunt on Traitors: I tried - and failed - to get banished

    The pop star on new music, The Traitors, and what really went down at James Acaster's banishment.
  20. Labour MPs pull their punches on immigration changes

    Angela Rayner previously said plans were "un-British" and ministers shouldn't shift "the goalposts".
  21. 'We grew up around this historic Delhi mosque - now we have been forced out'

    Authorities have razed hundreds of houses in a neighbourhood in central Delhi, saying they were built on government land.
  22. The Papers: Mahmood's 'Duty of care' or 'climbdown' and 'The new cold war'

    Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood's revision of settlement plans for migrant care workers features prominently in Tuesday's papers.
  23. Bollywood film star Ranbir Kapoor on AI, movies and fatherhood

    The film star plays the leading role in a major new adaptation of the Indian epic Ramayana.
  24. King's former horse wins prestigious Melbourne Cup

    Point of Law ridden by Ethan Brown has won Australia's "race that stops a nation".
  25. Wage protests force hundreds of Bangladesh garment factories to close

    These factories, which manufacture for brands like H&M and Uniqlo, rely on millions of lowly paid workers.
  26. Apple unsure when more foldable iPhones will be available after selling out

    Apple’s foldable iPhone Duo was a hit with people willing to spend $2,000 on a new mobile.
  27. Christmas 2026 stamps unveiled by Royal Mail

    The annual Christmas collection of five stamps feature scenes from the Nativity.
  28. Dry and chilly start to November after wet but sunny October

    Provisional Met Office figures just released show the UK had a warmer, wetter and sunnier October than average but quieter weather has now arrived.
  29. Two boys arrested after Halloween party stabbings

    Two teenage boys, both from Southampton, have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
  30. Legal challenge to Australia's social media ban to start in High Court

    A rights group will argue the world-leading policy robs under-16s of their right to free communication.
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  32. The US Midterms Unpacked In 39 Minutes

    Everything you need to know about the US midterms and what they mean for America.
  33. The iconic 2005 Oasis concert from the City of Manchester Stadium

    One of the world's biggest touring bands pulls out all the stops on their 2005 world tour.
  34. The referee who became a role model after bouncing back from Diaz error

    Referee Darren England shares how he has moved on from the VAR error that stalled his career to the FA Cup final and the Champions League.
  35. Jeers again as home woes continue - Jaissle has big problems at Newcastle

    Three months into a four-year contract, the problems are mounting for Newcastle boss Matthias Jaissle as his side are booed off the pitch by fans following another defeat.
  36. From nightmare debut season to Everton hero - Barry's revival

    Last season Thierno Barry scored eight goals in 41 appearances. This season it's taken him just 12 games to match that tally.
  37. Grealish can still have Everton future - Moyes

    Everton boss David Moyes says there is a way back for Jack Grealish at the club - but does not know when he might return to the team.
  38. Carrick says it's 'crazy' but he's looking forward to Roma game

    Under-pressure Michael Carrick says it might be "crazy" but he is looking forward to Manchester United's Champions League match against Roma at Old Trafford.
  39. King's former horse wins prestigious Melbourne Cup

    Point of Law ridden by Ethan Brown has won Australia's "race that stops a nation".
  40. Fifa to share confidential World Cup sell-off plan documents

    Council members will need to travel to Fifa's headquarters in Zurich to see the documents, and will be subject to "strict review protocols".