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The Iran war is unpopular, but will it cost Trump the midterms? Our reporters answer your questions
The war with Iran is reshaping America ahead of the midterms – how will it affect US voters at the polls? Join us for a live conversation on 6 October at 12pm ET with political and global correspondents
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Kemi Badenoch vows to build £10bn ‘Britannia Shield’ to fend off missile attacks
The leader of the opposition accused Labour of failing to keep the country safe
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Europe is pouring billions into space. Can Glasgow's satellite industry keep up?
The city's space boom raises questions about the role of the state in backing important industries.
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I won't accept exclusion within Green Party, says Polanski after criticism of Zionism motion
Labour MPs and the European Greens have demanded clarity from the Green Party over a "Zionism is racism" motion.
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Majority of firms say Scottish Government does not understand business
More than two thirds also say ministers do not engage with them enough on policy.
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Jeffrey Archer: Gifted, ambitious but dogged by scandal
His talents often brought him close to where he wanted to go, but always short of the target he set himself – which was the top
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MPs call for investigation after Howard Lutnick-Jeffrey Epstein whistleblower dies
Simon Andriesz said he felt let down by the UK's Financial Conduct Authority before his death last month.
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What prompted the US bombers to leave RAF Fairford?
The mass evacuation of American bombers from the UK points to concern in the Pentagon, our security correspondent writes.
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Andrew and Tristan Tate coerced women into porn, court documents allege
Andrew and Tristan Tate have not appeared in a British court to formally answer to the charges they face, which include rape and human trafficking, but they have denied wrongdoing
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A simple guide to the US midterms
US voters will head to the polls on 3 November in a ballot that could have a major impact on Donald Trump’s presidency.
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‘A God-almighty punch-up’: rare footage shows Battle of Hastings (the 1966 one)
English Heritage acquires film of first re-enactment, ‘a lot of pushing and shoving’ between Kent and Sussex students
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Dread presenting at work? Read these tips before your next meeting
Dani Payne would have panic attacks at the thought of presenting - now she does it most days.
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Kew Gardens turns to public to save historic Palm House
The 1840s glasshouse is showing serious signs of deterioration
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Nations League: Northern Ireland make huge strides despite Georgia frustration
With eight points from four games, Northern Ireland show real progress through what manager Michael O'Neill calls "one of the most enjoyable windows" he has had in international football.
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We're saving £100 a month into pensions for our toddler and baby - here's why
A growing number of parents are opening retirement funds for their children.
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‘Concerning trajectory’ cancer diagnosis rates among under 50s, expert says
A charity said there have been increases in rates of prostate, kidney, womb, liver, pancreas and breast cancers among adults under 50
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Dental patient left with costs of more than £10k after failed root canal treatments
Private dental patients are facing a ‘broken’ complaints system when dealing with unexpected costs or treatment problems, according to a watchdog
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France braces for national day of student protests after injuries and mass arrests
France prepares for a day of protests in support of students who’ve been demanding more investment in education.
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Yemeni military says it has retaken Mokha and 'secured' Red Sea waterway
Saudi-backed forces gave conflicting reports of whether they had also seized the port city of Mokha, near the Bab al-Mandab Strait.
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Former ‘American Idol’ singer Caleb Flynn awaits sentencing for wife's murder
A former Ohio music pastor who appeared briefly on “American Idol” is set to be sentenced after a jury convicted him last week of murdering his wife while he was having an affair
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Laid-off Ohio workers turn on Trump as economic pain shapes election battle
Trump did not discuss grocery prices, gas prices, or factory layoffs during his Saturday night rally in Vandalia, Ohio
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Vance insists taxpayer funded ads promoting Trump are not partisan
‘We’re trying to tell a story, I think, about how great the United States of America is,’ Vance said of the taxpayer-funded ads
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Cornell victim’s supporters flood internet with ‘I Am Jane Doe’ posts
Slogan intended to keep search engines from identifying anonymous plaintiff, who is suing the New York institution after allegedly being sexually assaulted
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DWP confirms new benefit rules that will affect 300,000 claimants
‘This is what progressive welfare reform looks like,’ prime minister Andy Burnham said
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Peaky Blinders and Gangs Of London star Joe Cole admits speeding in 20mph zone
Cole indicated he would not like to attend court, so the case will be handed to a magistrate
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Nobu chef killed after driver crashes into his car while he was taking nap
Tributes have been paid to father-of-two Ryo Uchimiya after fatal incident near celebrated Japanese-Peruvian restaurant Nobu Malibu
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Prisoner took his own life after terror order had 'substantial impact' on mental state, inquest finds
Akhtar Uddin was jailed for breaching Terrorism Prevention and Investigation Measures in 2020.
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ICC will unseal arrest warrants for 4 Taliban leaders wanted on gender persecution charges
The International Criminal Court says it is unsealing arrest warrants against four senior Taliban leaders on charges of crimes against humanity
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Jeffrey Archer, novelist and former Conservative MP, dies aged 86
Archer died peacefully at his home, his publisher said in a statement
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Students vandalize Cornell building over handling of gang-rape allegations
Student activists defend their actions as nonviolent, saying ‘property damage is not violent, condoning rape is’
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Alexis Wilkins’ journey from country singer and child actress to Kash Patel’s fiance
Growing up in Switzerland and England, Wilkins is a prominent conservative activist and sang the national anthem at Trump’s Great American State Fair. Owen Scott reports
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Reform UK can 'take control' of Darlington Borough Council says Robert Jenrick
Reform UK wants to take control of Darlington Borough Council and can win at next year’s local elections, Treasury spokesperson Robert Jenrick said.
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Tragedy as body found in search for missing North East man
A body has been found in the search for a missing Teesside man.
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Sainsbury’s for Tories, Waitrose for Labour: Does where you shop reveal how you vote?
One supermarket may be Britain’s most divided, new research shows
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British Museum boss 'sorry' for Bayeux Tapestry visitor issues
Changes to how visitors see the Bayeux Tapestry exhibition were made after concerns over long queues and overcrowding.
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Italy’s Meloni follows pop stars in seeking to trademark her voice to combat AI deepfakes
Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni has applied to trademark her voice with the European Union intellectual property office in a bid to bolster protections against AI-generated deepfakes
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Iran war live: Trump’s forces have ‘fled’ 1,000km from Iran’s borders, says commander
Iran has said it will not reopen the Strait of Hormuz ‘until our seven conditions are met’
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Archdiocese sues US government over denied Catholic sacraments for ICE detainees
According to the website of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, religious figures may visit detainees at any time after giving notice to the sheriff’s office. The lawsuit contends that ICE is failing to enforce its own guidelines
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London man sues landlord for £100k for demolishing his flat while he slept inside
Nicola Saia claims to was woken by loud banging to find debris falling and a hole in his ceiling
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Jeffrey Archer, former Conservative politician and novelist, dies aged 86
Lord Archer died peacefully at home between writing sessions, his publisher said
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Bizarre mugshot shows ‘demonologist’ accused of tracking women by their phones
‘Demonologist’ Mark Asea claimed to know about a woman’s recent spending after leaking her private information in his TikTok videos, police say
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County Durham man due in court after pensioner killed in A69 crash
A Wolsingham man has been charged following the death of a 76-year-old woman in a crash in Northumberland.
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The year in review: Influential people who have died in 2026
The world lost a prominent and celebrated voice for the women’s movement in September with the death of author and activist Gloria Steinem
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Meghan Markle launches new ‘Holiday Collection’ in run-up to Christmas
The Duchess of Sussex’s lifestyle brand revealed that ‘The Holiday Collection: Chapter One’ would be launched on October 6, with the added tagline ‘Merriment in the Making’
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Pentagon stops using Anthropic tools after blacklisting company, BBC told
It labelled Anthropic a "supply chain risk" in February after the firm refused to remove safety guardrails from its tools.
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Tories are united behind Badenoch, but MPs want focus on economy over culture wars to win back voters
Party has common enemy in defectors, while Nigel Farage’s woes have given some insiders reason to hope
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Eight bats found in just 17 days at elementary school as the cause remains unknown
Washington’s protected-wildlife rules limit how the school can handle the creatures
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Rachel Jupp is a bold choice for BBC News chief, says Katie Razzall
The new director of news takes over from Deborah Turness, who resigned as CEO last year.
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Air campaign against Houthis under way in Yemen, says Saudi-led coalition
Operation supported by 100 fighter jets said to have secured ‘air protection’ of Bab al-Mandab strait and destroyed hundreds of targets
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Experts tracked $80M of spending on almost 170 AI‑generated midterm ads. It got weird
Republican candidates or pro-Republican groups were behind 80% of the ads we tracked and 83% of the spending
