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Saturday, October 17, 2026 9:10 AM ET

BBC News - Top Stories

LIVE - Premier League: Chelsea's Martinez taken off on stretcher after lengthy stoppage at Everton

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Champions Cup: Glasgow lead Sale by six points at start of second half -- A busy day of eight Champions Cup pool matches begins with Sale Sharks hosting Glasgow Warriors.

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Scottish Premiership: Eight teams in action at 15:00 -- Watch and listen to Sportsound Open All Mics and follow live text updates of Saturday's Scottish Premiership fixtures.

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LIVE - WSL: Smith draws Gunners level with superb strike v Birmingham - Listen to BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra commentary, follow live text and score updates and track match stats as Arsenal take on Birmingham City in the Women's Super League.

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Major protest march held in Paris as more than 160 arrested across France -- Tens of thousands are joining protests over the cost of living - many are marching peacefully, but the government says there have been attempts at looting and attacks on police.

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Three men jailed for 158 years each for murdering Australian and US surfers in Mexico -- Brothers Jake and Callum Robinson and their friend Carter Rhoad were killed on a surfing trip in an apparent botched robbery.

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Man jailed for arson attacks targeting former UK PM Starmer is deported

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Toxic algorithms wouldn't let them go - now Australia wants an off switch

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Faisal Islam: Why China and AI are worrying global finance bosses

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Brazil sees record fall in Amazon deforestation as key election looms

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What we learned from heated US midterm Senate debates -- As the 3 November election approaches and both parties fight for control of Congress, some clear themes have emerged.

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Why people who have never smoked are getting hooked on vapes -- More than one million people now vape who have never been smokers, according to the ONS.

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A thousand slogans echoed here - but it could be the end for iconic Delhi protest site -- Jantar Mantar, an 18th Century site almost synonymous with demonstrations in Delhi, has been denotified as a protest site.

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Orcas v great white sharks: The brutal battle between the ocean's top predators - When scientists first found dead great whites near South Africa, the marks of mutilation pointed to the same culprit.

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Not sure what to wear for Halloween? These outfits are set to be the most popular this year -- Freaky Nikki, Dolly Parton and whimsical costumes like gargoyles are popular among adults dressing up this year. -- Culture

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Why is Alberta voting to separate from Canada, and how likely is it to happen? -- The oil-rich province will decide on Monday whether to stay part of Canada or trigger a binding independence referendum. -- US & Canada

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The uncertain future of Canada's 30 rescued belugas -- An international rescue operation for the last 30 captive whales in Canada made headlines. Then five of them died. -- US & Canada

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Which emergency foods should you stock up on?

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Five days, one briefing: How Katie Zacharia's short tenure unfolded

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Watch: Did Tesla really just unveil a flying car?

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Watch: Aircraft deployed to fight burning Bryson fire in Malibu

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Watch: What does Starlink have to do with the Ukraine-Russia war?

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Pope's health should not be taken 'for granted', says top Vatican diplomat -- Archbishop Paul Gallagher tells the BBC there was no sign of the Pope's ill health prior to his operation this week.

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Actress Selma Blair says she 'did not intend to harm anyone' in plane altercation -- A publicist for the actress said the incident stemmed from a "medical emergency" and said she has a neurological disorder that can cause out-of-control responses. -- US & Canada

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Evacuation orders as fast-moving California wildfire burns homes -- Fanned by the fierce Santa Ana winds, the Norte Fire is one of 13 burning across the state. -- US & Canada

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Trump 'completely wrong' to restrict support for Ukraine, Italian minister tells BBC -- Defence Minister Guido Crosetto tells the BBC the US risks prolonging Russia's full-scale invasion rather than helping to end it. -- Europe

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US police identify remains of man found in barrel in shrinking reservoir -- Edward "Buddy" Jackson's body was found stuffed in a barrel in 2022, with a gunshot wound to the head. Police say he likely was killed four decades ago. -- US & Canada

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Trump denies limiting Ukraine access to Starlink network -- Speed curbs limited Ukraine's defences against deadly Russian attacks on Tuesday night. -- Europe

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Trump waives several Russia sanctions as row with Zelensky intensifies

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Oregon teacher fought school attacker before armed dad shot suspect 'multiple times'

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School's 'sibling ban' row leaves family in tears

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Judge throws out child sex abuse charges against actor Timothy Busfield

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Analysis: Zacharia was thrown into a whirlwind - and failed at a critical time for Trump

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Rare pink diamond goes on display in France 100 years after amateur heist

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Dame Judi Dench joins Archers Birmingham campaign

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Trial of German steakhouse heiress that sparked a huge spy scandal

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He spent years in and out of prison - a single book helped change everything

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Katie Zacharia leaving White House role less than five days into job

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Championship: Boro fight back to level against Cardiff; Lincoln & Watford winning -- Follow live text commentary and score updates from Saturday's action in the Championship, with 11 games taking place.

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England stunned by Tonga in World Cup opener -- England 's men fall to defeat in their Rugby League World Cup opener as Tonga take their chances in Perth.

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England's 41-match unbeaten run ended by Canada -- England's 41-match unbeaten streak ends in dramatic fashion as Shoshanah Seumanutafa's late try hands Canada a thrilling 24-21 victory in Toronto.

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