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Hoax bomb threats target European airlines and airports for second time in a week -- At least 21 flights across Europe are affected in what the UK government calls a "malicious hoax threat".

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

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When to expect Senate results from the tight race in Mississippi

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Watch: Was an Italian chef really fired over refusal to put pineapple on pizza? -- The chef had stated that putting pineapple on pizza was "offensive to his culture".

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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. 33 mins ago - Celtic

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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. -- Latin America

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King relishes 'politically charged' deployments, Palace aide says

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Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault

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Watch: UK Police release Brand interview footage

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French protests see numbers surge as unions join strikes over high cost of living

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Democrat leads by just over 1,000 votes in surprisingly tight Mississippi Senate race -- If Democrat Scott Colom wins the race, he could become the first black US senator elected in Mississippi since 1875.

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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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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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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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The Russell Brand I saw in court was not the flamboyant character most people will know -- Brand stood upright in the dock as the verdicts were read out in court - ending this sometimes surreal trial.

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Delhi's toxic winter air is back - is the Indian capital prepared for pollution? -- The Delhi government has announced a four-month winter action plan, but experts say that won't be enough.

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Inside Mississippi's ballot counting in tight Senate race

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Final moments before deadly Florida plane crash

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

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Melania Trump calls for lasting Ukraine truce as she hosts Russian and Ukrainian officials -- The US first lady was credited by all for playing a key though unspecified role in the ceasefire.

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Eight killed in series of shootings in western Turkey -- Victims are found in several locations in three separate vehicles, according to local reports.

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Joshua Wong, face of Hong Kong's pro-democracy protests, jailed for 10 years -- Wong, 30, is among hundreds of Hongkongers detained under the controversial national security law.

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Married at First Sight UK cancelled after BBC revealed rape allegations -- Three women made allegations about the men they were partnered with. Channel 4 has apologised and said the show's budget would be reinvested in "distinctive new programming".

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Major tech stocks plunge as US midterms add to fears of AI slowdown

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US midterm elections results 2026

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

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How America voted in maps and charts

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Democratic socialist defeats incumbent Karen Bass in Los Angeles mayor's race

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

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Canada's federal budget includes billions for sovereignty and tackling homelessness

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Italian chef fired after refusing to put pineapple on pizza

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Code cracked for shipwreck padlock solving 400-year-old mystery

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Boebert, billionaires' tax and other midterms races still to watch

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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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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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'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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