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Sunday, October 25, 2026 5:04 PM ET

BBC News - Top Stories

British Columbia's new premier lucks into the job in unexpected political turn -- An electoral gamble by the Canadian province's outgoing premier, David Eby, backfired as the provincial Conservatives take power for the first time since 1928. -- Just now -- US & Canada

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Suspect in deadly Paris suburb shooting sent for psychiatric observation

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Fireworks and tear gas as protesters and riot police clash in Paris

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'I cannot teach you integrity': How employee theft is hurting small businesses in Africa

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US Grand Prix: Antonelli retakes lead as he targets F1 title -- Follow live text updates and listen to BBC Radio 5 Live commentary of the United States Grand Prix.

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LIVE - La Liga: Mbappe deflects in opener for Real Madrid at Barcelona - Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Barcelona vs Real Madrid in the Spanish La Liga

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Isak finally living up to price tag as Liverpool patience rewarded - Alexander Isak scores his sixth Premier League goal of the season as Liverpool make it four wins out of their last four under Andoni Iraola. 3 hrs ago - Liverpool

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Polls remain open in Brazil presidential election after last-minute extension -- Both candidates had asked for polls to remain open longer in some areas - Lula claiming disruption to public transport, and Bolsonaro citing bad weather elsewhere.

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Russia to host first Olympic federation world event since Ukraine invasion

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The bitter row over military service that could shape Israel's future

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Obama attacks Trump as he campaigns for Democrats ahead of midterm elections

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El Salvador president says bodies found in Haiti are not those of hostages

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From Russian cages to Irish sanctuary: The five-year rescue journey of Bu and Tyapa -- For Bu and Tyapa, the five-year journey from Russia to the Irish countryside was anything but straightforward.

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How one man became the unsung hero of the internet during a cyber-security scramble - 22 hrs ago - Technology

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Ukraine depends on Starlink - can Europe plug the gap? -- Ukraine needs another satellite internet service, but a decent alternative to Elon Musk's network doesn't exist - yet.

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The penguins are noisy, the people fantastic - what it takes to be an Antarctic postmaster -- George Clarke from Bristol will run the post office at Port Lockroy in Antarctica from October to March.

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Which emergency foods should you stock up on?

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Fire engulfs Hitler's mountaintop Eagle's Nest retreat

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The aftermath of Storm Boelo across Scotland

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Storm Boelo floods town centre of Largs, Scotland

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Israel to close West Bank crossings on election day as crackdown escalates -- The Israeli Defense Forces announces restrictions on the movement of Palestinian workers in the run-up to Tuesday's election.

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Man killed by falling tree as Storm Boelo leaves 160,000 properties without power -- An amber wind warning will remain until Sunday evening as severe weather continues to batter the UK. -- UK

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UK PM open to 'honest discussion' on EU free movement -- The PM says he wants a "factual" and "evidence-based debate" about returning to free movement between Britain and Europe. -- Politics

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Six Flags adding seatbelts to Goliath rollercoaster following death -- The CEO of the amusement park chain says the company is evaluating safety procedures at all of its 34 locations. -- US & Canada

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Gabon says access to social media restored after eight-month ban -- The authorities had justified the ban by saying online content was fuelling conflict, while the opposition had condemned it as an abuse of power.

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Rosebank: Life on the UK oil field at the centre of a political storm -- Scotland editor James Cook finds out what life is like on board a ship in an untapped oil field awaiting its fate.

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Board of Deputies of British Jews declares Greens to be racist party -- The Jewish body's vote comes in response to the Green Party passing a "Zionism is racism" policy motion.

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Couple were celebrating anniversary before Bahamas tragedy

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Early reports suggest record high turnout in Serbia elections

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Musk says SpaceX restricted Ukraine's Starlink connection as service restored

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Letter making claims about Meghan's father written by his first wife, BBC understands

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Venezuelan opposition leader María Machado returns after months in exile

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Why the King's Caribbean tour could be 'biggest risk of his reign'

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Vanessa Trump says she is cancer-free six months after revealing diagnosis

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Why the charts are full of old songs - and so are your playlists

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Man City's 100% WSL start ended by Man Utd - Elisabeth Terland scores a late equaliser as Manchester United fight back to draw with rivals Manchester City in the WSL at Leigh Sports Village.

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Carrick future under major threat - can he survive? -- Michael Carrick's future as Manchester United manager is under major threat following the home loss to Bournemouth on Sunday.

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Fernandes left on bench for Man Utd defeat - a failed gamble? -- Manchester United skipper Bruno Fernandes is left on the bench for Sunday's 3-0 loss to Bournemouth, following his criticism of manager Michael Carrick.

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England lose to Pakistan after improbable last-wicket stand -- England somehow lose another one-day international from a seemingly unbeatable position thanks to an improbable last-wicket stand by Pakistan in Lahore.

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