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* 'Several victims' after school bus crashes in France, officials say
[0 hours old]: The local mayor says the bus "left the road and hit a tree in the ditch".

. The Indian workers filming their work to train AI
[337 hours old]: Indian workers are being paid to film themselves at work and the footage is used to train AI.

. How oil-rich Alberta's economy might fare if it broke away from Canada
[706 hours old]: Albertans vote this month on staying in Canada or moving ahead to a binding independence referendum.

. Aviation faces hotter, stormier skies – and passengers might have to accept more disruption
[1474 hours old]: Are people going to have to increasingly accept more delays and diversions as the effects of climate change intensify?


and in other news ...

- Did a data centre revolt affect the US mid-term election results?
[3 hours old]: BBC Verify examines whether US voters were influenced by the data centre boom - and the impact anti-AI sentiment could have on the industry.

* Met chief warns policing 'heading for failure' without reform
[0 hours old]: Sir Mark Rowley will argue that the current system is unable to cope with the sophistication of modern criminals.

- 'Misleading' student loans information left out examples of higher-salary repayments
[3 hours old]: The Treasury Committee chair says she is "shocked" after one university compared repayments to the price of coffee.

- Could the earliest weakening of the polar vortex on record bring UK snow?
[8 hours old]: 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.

- Firms should publish salaries in job adverts ahead of new law, says PM
[1 hours old]: The government argues the change will help jobseekers and could help to prevent pay discrimination.

- Thatcher's Right to Buy split my council estate. Now its days could be numbered
[9 hours old]: Labour is weakening Margaret Thatcher's landmark housing policy. Will it really fix Britain's social housing woes?

- Home Office investigating after BBC catches lawyer offering to make fines go away
[3 hours old]: The Home Office said it will be investigating the allegations to see whether there has been a breach of immigration rules.

- White House denies Hegseth and Rubio to leave jobs after Republican election losses
[7 hours old]: US media reports there are calls to replace Pete Hegseth, who also faces a possible impeachment vote, while Marco Rubio is rumoured to be eyeing a presidential run.

* Two boys charged over Halloween party stabbings
[0 hours old]: Five boys who were guests at the supervised Halloween party on Saturday night were stabbed.

* Trump signs order to preserve Oval Office as national monument
[0 hours old]: 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.

- British families ‘disgusted’ as Spain wildfire inquiry blocked
[3 hours old]: Nine British nationals were among the 15 people who died when fire ripped through the village of Bédar this summer.

- U2 on Dolly Parton's final duet; and the 'grudge match' behind their new album
[8 hours old]: The rock group discuss Parton's final recording before her death, and why they refuse to be censored on stage.

- Tempted by snacks before bed? Here's why - and what you can do about it
[8 hours old]: There are biological reasons why you may reach for sweet treats before bed, but you can change the habit.

- Major construction ongoing near Iran missile bases, satellite images suggest
[2 hours old]: Evidence of digging and new buildings are visible in satellite imagery taken in November, satellite images suggest.

- The Papers: 'Justice' and 'Predatory' Brand faces jail
[8 hours old]: Russell Brand's rape and sexual assault conviction leads many of Friday's papers.

- 'I was asked if I was a crier': Your worst job interviews revealed
[9 hours old]: 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

- Weekly quiz: How did Rice Krispies lose their snap, crackle and pop?
[13 hours old]: How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

* Russell Brand being investigated over rape allegations from two more women, police say
[1 hours old]: Det Supt Andy Furphy said he hoped other potential victims would gain "courage" and "confidence" from the guilty verdicts.

* Seven arrested and police van set alight during Bonfire Night violence in Scotland
[1 hours old]: Seven arrests were made during disorder in parts of Scotland, with fireworks thrown at emergency workers, police say.

- AI teddy for three-year-olds makes unprompted 'I can't help with killing you' remark
[3 hours old]: MPs and peers have urged retailers to remove AI toys from sale ahead of Black Friday and Christmas.

- Andrew received up to £2,000 per month from sub-letting, watchdog reports
[8 hours old]: The income went to the former prince rather than his landlord the Crown Estate.

- Police officers reunite with baby they helped deliver in back of car
[9 hours old]: Two police officers who were first on the scene as a woman gave birth in a car have been reunited with the baby they helped care for.

- 'Major milestone' as beavers released into Loch Ness area
[3 hours old]: The family of six beavers have been released 500 years after they were last recorded in the area.

- Duran & Osmand spark Celtic into life - but where does that leave Hogh?
[9 hours old]: Martin O'Neill has previously said he is unsure of his best team, but it is now obvious that Camilo Duran is Celtic's best option through the middle.

- 'Putting his doubters in their place' - Rooney lands pundit of year award
[3 hours old]: Former Manchester United and England captain Wayne Rooney is named pundit of the year at the prestigious Broadcast Sport Awards.

- Australia recruit Hussey for Ashes build-up
[1 hours old]: Australia recruit Michael Hussey as a long-term batting consultant to help them prepare for the 2027 Ashes and 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

* Lampard looks for Coventry progress as belief grows
[1 hours old]: Coventry City could move 11th in the Premier League with victory at Everton on Friday as Frank Lampard returns to the Toffees with his side growing in confidence.

* How does it affect me if share prices fall?
[0 hours old]: Changes in the FTSE 100 and other indexes are not just for financial experts, they can affect our lives.

- Firms told to publish salaries in job adverts ahead of new law
[1 hours old]: The government argues the change will help jobseekers and could help to prevent pay discrimination.

- The engine parts that 'fight the laws of the universe'
[9 hours old]: Investment has surged into the making of jet turbine blades - an extremely difficult component to make.

- Global tech stocks plunge as US midterms add to AI slowdown fears
[2 hours old]: Investors have reacted to possible tougher scrutiny of data centre construction and the AI industry.

- 'I've taken an extra job to pay for heating oil'
[3 hours old]: People in Sussex say they are taking on extra work and not heating their homes due to oil prices.


and in other older news ...

. Watch: Met Police release Brand interview footage
[17 hours old]: Brand was found guilty of one count of rape and three sexual assaults at Southwark Crown Court.

. Download now
[13315 hours old]: Top stories, breaking news, live reporting, and follow news topics that match your interests

. Trump Blamed As Democrats Win Big In The US Midterms
[297 hours old]: The BBC’s daily news podcast with episodes available Monday to Sunday at 5pm.

. A bitter end for Ronaldo - the icon who transformed Portugal
[19 hours old]: As Cristiano Ronaldo retires from international football, Guillem Balague looks at why and what is next for the Portugal legend.

. Interest rates hiked to 4% in first increase in over three years
[16 hours old]: Most analysts expected the increase from 3.75% to 4%.

. Faisal Islam: How high will interest rates go?
[20 hours old]: The BBC's economics editor views one more interest rate as likely, but thinks that will be all.

. Three ways the interest rate rise could affect you
[20 hours old]: Job, loans and savings are all affected by the rise in interest rates announced by the Bank of England.

. Drunk and dangerous e-bike riders face on-the-spot fines under crackdown
[18 hours old]: A consultation will consider fines and other ways to clamp down on dangerous e-bike riders.

. Second buyer makes rescue bid for Poundland as retailer faces collapse
[23 hours old]: A little-known investment group has made a bid to buy the business.

. Pound rises to its highest level since the Brexit referendum
[29 hours old]: Pound reaches highest level against a basket of currencies since the Brexit referendum a decade ago.

. Welsh aviation firm AerFin bought in £475m deal
[22 hours old]: The company, which was majority owned by a private equity firm, said it was beginning a "new chapter".

. Food, fuel and taxes – can the Democrats actually make life cheaper?
[27 hours old]: Their message on cost of living resonated with voters. Now they must show they can deliver.

. Elon Musk's millions failed to deliver Republican wins in fierce midterms
[35 hours old]: Musk spent nearly 0m in the 2026 US midterm elections, an individual election spending record.

. Kellogg's admits snap, crackle and pop is quieter after uproar over Rice Krispies recipe change
[37 hours old]: The cereal giant has changed the recipes for Rice Krispies and Coco Pops, sparking a backlash online.

. UK and EU agree draft deal to scrap Brexit red tape over food exports
[60 hours old]: 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.

. Australia's oldest department store David Jones folds after 188 years
[32 hours old]: The brand's 38 physical stores and online site will continue to operate while receivers review its operations.

. Binance says fake job interviews used as part of .3bn crypto hack
[65 hours old]: An engineer was contacted through a legitimate job-hunting platform and invited to bogus job interviews with fake company representatives, Binance says.

. Canva announces major job cuts after 'our hardest year yet'
[57 hours old]: CEO Melanie Perkins says more than 1,000 staff will either lose their jobs or be asked to change roles.

. Drivers may get compensation offers before car finance saga ends
[69 hours old]: The regulator says it supports lenders offering early compensation offers, as long as they are fair.

. Asda hires ex-Morrisons boss in bid to grow firm
[66 hours old]: David Potts takes charge of Asda, which is based in Leeds, with immediate effect.

. Mining giant joins fight to stop killer toad march across Australia
[66 hours old]: Rio Tinto is jointly funding a Am "toad containment zone" to protect the Pilbara region.

. Poundland owner in crunch talks as retailer's collapse looms
[26 hours old]: Gordon Brothers will meet Jonathan Reynolds on Wednesday as the investment firm faces scrutiny over Poundland.

. From scooters to shampoo - the people saving hundreds from dumpster diving
[73 hours old]: The men and women who rummage through commercial bins to take clothes and other items.

. 'Quiet quitting' could be hitting the economy - here's why
[70 hours old]: Britons have become less engaged with the jobs they do and are less willing to put in extra effort, a report has found.

. Graduates are managing AI - but are they learning much else?
[57 hours old]: Graduates are spending more time managing AI, but are they missing out on other work experience?

. How video game remakes tap the power of nostalgia
[169 hours old]: Video games are good at triggering nostalgia, a key reason why classic games keep getting remade.

. 'I live with a ghost' - inside the haunted homes attracting bargain hunters
[192 hours old]: Properties where someone has died in tragic circumstances can have big reductions in price.

. 'An annoying buzz': The search for stealthier drones
[225 hours old]: As drone deliveries become more commonplace, their makers are looking for ways to make them quieter.

. The grads ditching the UK for a fresh start abroad
[370 hours old]: With graduate jobs hard to come by, more young adults are reported to be considering emigrating.

. The tech helping crack decades-old cold cases
[394 hours old]: Investigative genetic genealogy can help hunt down criminals but raises worries over privacy.

. Living with a stink? Technology might help
[514 hours old]: Smells from rubbish dumps and industrial facilities are being more carefully monitored.

. As Christmas rush looms, how do China-made toys find their way to the US?
[538 hours old]: With the festive season on the horizon, we trace toys from factories in China to US shelves.

. How long will humans be needed for translation?
[562 hours old]: AI dominates the translation business, but for high-stakes work, humans are still needed.

. Why are more roofs not made of solar tiles?
[682 hours old]: Solar tiles were touted as an attractive alternative to solar panels - why have they not taken off?

. Rainmakers: The drones used to seed clouds
[722 hours old]: Cloud seeding is gaining attention as countries look to boost rainfall - will drones help?

. The AI telling farmers when to harvest
[874 hours old]: Will farmers want AI tools to help judge when to pick fruit, or is their own intuition enough?

. Why do veterinary fees and sausage rolls vary in price across London?
[18 hours old]: Location is not just the only factor on why prices differ across London, as Anna O'Neill finds out.

. My hometown shows that high streets have to change or die
[946 hours old]: Aberdeen is launching an ambitious bid to revive its struggling centre. Could it offer lessons for other high streets?

. Europe's car makers are in crisis. Will the threat of war rescue them?
[1009 hours old]: Auto executives across Europe hope rearmament can help them flex their industrial muscles once more.

. Why the UK is dithering over what to do about e-scooters
[2553 hours old]: Why is it taking so long for the government to regulate them, and what are the consequences of delay?

. Why Gen Z are planning for life without a state pension
[3082 hours old]: Many younger people do not believe the state pension will exist when they are older

. What does the raise in interest rates mean?
[19 hours old]: The BBC's cost of living correspondent Kevin Peachey explains what the change could mean for those saving for a holiday or to buying a house.

. What in the World
[67 hours old]: Some employers create job ads with no intent to hire

. Business Daily
[84 hours old]: We trace the gold supply chain from a mine to a Delhi jeweller

. 'All this food is now useless': Piles of rubbish after shop freezers hit by cyber-attack
[88 hours old]: Dozens of supermarkets in seven European countries dumped huge quantities of food after refrigerators and freezers were targeted in a cyber-attack.


 
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