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Alberta fire: Four service members killed and dozens injured in military base blaze
Deadly disaster, driven on by fierce autumn winds, strikes one of country’s busiest training bases, with eyewitness describing the injured being taken away as: ‘Like a scene from a war movie’
Microsoft set for further crackdown from UK competition watchdog over alleged dominance of the business software scene
Microsoft could be hit with an SMS designation
Hands on: The Ugreen HomeAgent HA100 delivers local AI in a new and curious form
The Ugreen HomeAgent HA100 is a basic NAS with the capability to operate as a self-contained AI in a home or business.
Why Bradford city centre bakery has closed just months after opening
The bakery has built a loyal following on social media.
Video. ‘Ghost Shark’: Australia unveils submarine drone's secret weapons
Video. Australia has unveiled three previously secret payloads for its Ghost Shark autonomous submarine drone: sea mines, logistical caches and Altius aerial drones capable of surveillance and strikes.
HelloFresh workers claim physical abuse and denied bathroom breaks in class action suit
The meal kit delivery service denies the allegations, saying it found claims to be ‘entirely without merit’
Serbian rector's phone was infected with spyware during student protests, group says
A digital rights group says spyware from an Israeli company targeted the phone of the head dean of Belgrade University
All the races that will decide control of the US Senate
Voter frustration over rising prices and the war in Iran, alongside the unpopularity of President Donald Trump, has made several contests competitive at November's midterm elections
WATCH: Magical woodland trail to support Masham primary school
A magical autumn trail has launched at Swinton Bivouac to raise money for Masham CE Primary School.
Top Yorkshire business group calls for cut in National Insurance for under 25s
A call to cut National Insurance contributions for under-25s has been made ahead of next Wednesday's Budget.
Commuters warned as signal fault hits busy route near Glasgow
Rail passengers: check before travelling as disruption hits some routes
Dream island life up for grabs as family sought for Fair Isle croft
A rare chance to move to Fair Isle has opened up, with a five-bedroom home and 12-acre croft available on one of Scotland’s remotest inhabited islands
The childcare change that could boost incomes and bring parents back to work
Almost half of parents using tax-free childcare say existing policies have not enabled them to reduce their levels of debt
Reverse swing in ODIs: How a rule change has changed the game and what impact could it have?
One rule change has changed the face of ODI cricket. BBC Sport looks at its impact, who is benefiting and what it could mean for the future.
US gave us no warning of Russian strikes on Kyiv power plants, Zelenskyy says
Ukrainian president accuses Washington of ‘denial of reality’ in ongoing row with Trump over apparent support for Moscow
St Andrews students cover each other in foam for annual Raisin Monday tradition
St Andrews students celebrate Raisin Monday with a huge shaving foam fight, costumes and food donations at the historic Fife university tradition.
Companies face up to £2,500-a-day charge for roadworks on County Durham roads
Companies carrying out roadworks on County Durham’s busiest roads could be charged up to £2,500 a day by Durham County Council.
2 marmoset monkeys, 1 pregnant, rescued from home over serious welfare concerns
The monkeys’ conditions raised “serious concerns” for their welfare.
Knaresborough Scarecrow Trail to return this half term
Families are being invited to find 18 scarecrows around Knaresborough during the October half-term holiday.
ITV changes Emmerdale and Coronation Street TV schedules this week
ITV is changing the usual TV schedules for Emmerdale and Coronation Street this week to allow for the broadcast of The Pride of Britain Awards.
Norwegian undersea cable builder pitches 2,800-mile transatlantic data link between Canada and Europe to bypass the US — Canadian majority partner sought to help fund and build new $620 million fiber connection to reduce reliance on American routes
Further attempts to reduce reliance on US infrastructure
Spark:York – will the council keep its word over the future of this city attraction?
Spark:York – will the council keep its word over the future of this popular attraction?
York bar owner plans changes in response to ‘harsh economic climate’
A popular York bar has revealed plans to help mitigate the “harsh economic climate” hitting hospitality. Eleven new guest rooms would be created above The Terrace on New Street under a proposal lodged with City of York Council. The ground...
Steam Week in Review: Steam Next Fest has over 8,000 demos, as worthless vibe coded slop levels up
All the interesting Steam facts for the week ending October 18.
Fire chief backs Bonfire Night but warns that fireworks should be used safely
West Yorkshire's fire chief is urging residents to celebrate Bonfire Night safely and attend organised events where possible.
Pub closures, whisky taxes and the scramble for Budget support
Scottish pubs are closing at an alarming rate as the hospitality industry calls for tax relief and government support ahead of the UK and Scottish Budgets.
South Africa and Mozambique to honor Samora Machel 40 years after plane crash death. Here's why
South Africa and Mozambique will remember Samora Machel on Monday, marking 40 years since his mysterious death in a plane crash
People playing loud music on buses could face £100 fine
Antisocial behaviour on buses in England could lead to fines while a new campaign is also being launched for trains. A national campaign asking rail passengers "share the carriage, not the noise" is being launched.
China's economy grew 4.5% in the previous quarter, better than forecasts
China says its economy grew 4.5% for the July-September quarter from a year ago, moving closer to meeting its official annual growth target as the year nears its end
‘No influencers’: the hotels, restaurants and beauty spots restricting photoshoots
Backlash against content creators includes restricted hours for filming and even outright bans