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Friday, September 25, 2026 3:01 PM ET

BBC News - Top Stories

Xi got Trump's red carpet welcome - but not everything he wanted -- China wanted progress on trade, technology and Taiwan - but hasn't got as much as it would have hoped for.

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Thousands turn out to greet Pope in France -- The BBC's Hugh Schofield looks at why the visit is met with enthusiasm the Church attributes to growing spirituality among the French. -- Europe

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The world's two most powerful men just met. How did it go?

17 hours ago

Zelensky says Russia has widened attacks to hit Ukraine's data centres

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LIVE - Man City found guilty of majority of 115 financial rule breaches - The club, which denies all wrongdoing, was accused of breaching the Premier League's financial rules between 2009 and 2018.

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Trump's plans for massive arch move ahead -- Opposition to building the 250-foot arch, and using it for military purposes, is growing with one Democrat blasting Trump's plans as "foolhardy". -- US & Canada

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Students strike across Germany in protest against military service

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Jay-Z rape accuser says her allegation was false

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Two arrested after people seen mysteriously emerging from various New York City sewers

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Ed Sheeran's next US concerts cancelled due to storm warning

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Pope warns against 'losing humanity' to AI machines

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Why Trump gave Xi an ornate bald eagle statue at the state dinner -- From redwood benches to DVDs, gifts are an important part of the art of diplomacy.

15 hours ago

Media outlets banned by Trump resume White House coverage after judge's order -- US TV news coverage of the White House returns to normal after a judge lifted Trump's ban of three news outlets.

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Man City and the 115 charges - key questions answered -- It has taken more than two years, but a judgement finally appears to have been made on the 115 charges levelled against Man City. Here's what it means. -- Man City

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'Heartbreaking': The man set to lose his home due to the UK's $6.6bn theme park -- Ritchie Wood is almost brought to tears at he looks at the empty homes once loved by his neighbours. -- Beds, Herts & Bucks

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Why Australia chose the world's biggest political stage to reveal OpenAI hack -- Australia, which has strict social media restrictions and has proposed controls on algorithms and smart glasses, announced the breach at the UN. -- Australia

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Treadmills to deadlifts: Why Gen Z are swapping cardio for strength training -- Gyms are booming, solitary cardio is out - how workouts are changing.

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Weekly quiz: How quickly did this six-year-old girl solve a Rubik's Cube? -- How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

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X-planes: Are they needed in the new era of drones? -- Where do America's X-plane projects fit in an era of cheap drones?

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Robbie Williams' surprise singalong after Peru gig cancelled

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A military threat from US? Canadians react to Carney's concerns

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Pomp and toasts: Day 2 of Trump and Xi in DC

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Watch: UN delegates walk out of Netanyahu speech

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NHL's Kuzmenko returns to Russia after father killed by bear -- Pittsburgh Penguins forward Andrei Kuzmenko returns to Russia before the start of the NHL season after his father was killed by a bear. -- Ice Hockey

9 hours ago

I'm not tempted to call an early election, UK PM says -- The prime minister told the BBC an early poll would throw the country into a "backward-looking process".

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Some BBC channels and radio stations may well have to close, director general says -- The BBC's financial situation "may well mean" some channels and stations close, Matt Brittin says.

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NBA's first MVP Pettit dies aged 93 -- Bob Pettit, one of the earliest stars of the NBA and the first man to win the MVP award, has died aged 93. -- Basketball

9 hours ago

Supreme Court allows Trump to use controversial database to check voter citizenship

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Man shot during 2024 Trump campaign rally in Butler dies

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U2 celebrate 50th anniversary at the school where they formed

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Mark Carney says he has considered possibility of US military action against Canada

1 day ago

Noah Woods left playground through gap in fence, inquest hears

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Special agents' blood and urine test results stolen in FBI hack

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Palmer misses too many opportunities to play for England - Tuchel -- Thomas Tuchel has said that Cole Palmer "misses too many opportunities" to play for England after the Chelsea forward pulled out of the latest squad. -- England Men

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Antonelli 'comes back to earth' with qualifying crash -- Kimi Antonelli says he is "very mad" about his crash in qualifying at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, which means he will start from 16th on the grid.

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Israel game should not go ahead - Republic of Ireland's Knight -- Jason Knight has become the first Republic of Ireland player to publicly voice his opposition to playing Israel on Sunday.

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Packers booed during 'butt-whooping' at home to Falcons -- The Green Bay Packers' head coach Matt LaFleur says his team got a "butt-whooping" as they lost 35-14 at home to the Atlanta Falcons on Thursday.

11 hours ago

LIVE - Charles scores late winner to earn NI victory over Georgia - reaction - Watch and follow live radio and text commentary as Northern Ireland face Georgia in their opening Nations League game in Tbilisi.

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Back and loving it - Pietersen on his history, Brook & helping win the Ashes -- Former batter turned specialist mentor Kevin Pietersen talks about his new role with England, his past history with the ECB and working with Harry Brook and Brendon McCullum.

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From shaky start to statement wins - 100 days of McInnes at Rangers -- BBC Scotland charts the first tumultuous 100 days of Derek McInnes' tenure as Rangers manager.

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