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LIVE - Global tech stocks plunge as US midterms add to AI slowdown fears - Democrats won control of US Congress in this week's elections, with some candidates pledging to slow the growth of data centres and AI.

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A wildfire killed their loved ones in Spain. These British families demand to know why -- Nine British nationals were among the 15 people who died when fire ripped through the village of Bédar this summer.

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Did a data centre revolt affect the US mid-term 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.

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Paraguay President Santiago Peña resigns after bank collapse -- The move follows a bank collapse and after the lower house of congress voted in favour of pursuing an impeachment trial against him.

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

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Pope begins lengthy trip to Latin America weeks after lung cancer surgery -- Pope Leo, who had part of a lung removed last month, will visit Uruguay, Argentina and Peru.

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Who could be behind hoax bomb threats to European air travel? -- There is no hard evidence so far linking airline bomb threats to Russia, Iran or any proxy groups.

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Macau jails pro-democracy campaigner in city's first national security case

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Australian woman shot during Bondi Beach attack dies almost a year later

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California governor commutes sentences for state's 548 death row inmates

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Andrew received up to £2,000 per month from sub-letting, watchdog reports

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Russell Brand is being investigated over two new rape complaints, police say

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Democratic socialist defeats incumbent Karen Bass in Los Angeles mayor's race -- The results mean America's two most populous cities - New York and Los Angeles - will be led by democratic socialists.

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Boebert, billionaires' tax and other midterms races still to watch -- Democrats have taken control of the House and Senate, and are eyeing some more with several key races still too close to call.

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Vance walks Trump tightrope with scathing election critique blaming Iran war -- The vice-president's blunt assessment of Republican election defeat marked one of the sharpest breaks with a sitting president in recent memory.

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

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

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Watch: Moment woman rescues young koala from large snake

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Was an Italian chef really fired over refusal to put pineapple on pizza?

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Inside Mississippi's ballot counting in tight Senate race

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Chris vs Chris: Who's running and what's at stake this New Zealand election

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Bomb hoaxes: Messages reveal how threat was passed on by air traffic control

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King relishes 'politically charged' deployments, Palace aide says -- The monarch faced questions on the UK's involvement in the slave trade during his Caribbean tour.

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UK doctor infected with Ebola being treated at London hospital -- The doctor tested positive in DR Congo, where there is an outbreak. The government says the risk to the public remains low.

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French protests see numbers surge as unions join strikes over high cost of living -- The interior ministry estimates 600,000 people joined protests across France, while the unions say the number was far higher.

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Trump signs order preventing future presidents from changing Oval Office

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White House denies Hegseth and Rubio to leave jobs after Republican election losses

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Global tech stocks plunge as US midterms add to AI slowdown fears

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Judge blocks construction of Trump's massive arch after federal agency approval

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US midterm elections results 2026

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The Pitt and ER are similar enough for lawsuit to proceed, judge rules

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How America voted in maps and charts

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Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault

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What new Kane deal means for England and the Premier League record -- Harry Kane's new deal at Bayern Munich may end his Premier League career but offers fresh hope he can lead England to glory, writes Phil McNulty.

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England check on Palmer - what are Tuchel's other big choices? -- It is the last international break of the year and England have some important Nations League games. Thomas Tuchel has big decisions to make in selecting his squad.

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'I don't fear for my safety from online abuse - because we're so used to it' -- Britain's Jodie Burrage speaks to BBC Sport about the online abuse she received after her recent defeat - and why it no longer comes as a surprise.

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Sunderland jeered in defeat by Dinamo Zagreb -- Sunderland are jeered by the Stadium of Light crowd as their worrying form continues with defeat by Dinamo Zagreb in the Europa League.

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Duran & Osmand spark Celtic into life - but where does that leave Hogh? 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. 7 hrs ago - Celtic

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'Hopefully we can fulfil fans' dreams' - Brighton stay unbeaten in Europe -- Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler says he hopes he can "fulfil fans' dreams" of lifting a trophy as the Seagulls win at Getafe to maintain their unbeaten record in the Conference League.

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