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Tuesday, October 13, 2026 8:01 PM ET

BBC News - Top Stories

Germany puts Ukrainian on trial accused of blowing up Nord Stream pipelines

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Pakistan has locked down Imran Khan's stronghold - but it could backfire -- Some fear the government's standoff with the former PM's supporters could bring more instability, not less. -- Asia

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MI5 chief warns of threats to UK from Russia, Iran and AI -- Sir Ken McCallum says operations to tackle terrorism and state threats are now roughly of an "equal scale".

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Who's to blame for the toxic smog choking South East Asia?

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Zimbabwean author denies using AI to write award-winning story

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'If we don't scream, they won't listen to us': Student protesters speak to BBC in Paris

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Cornell bans all fraternity parties over gang sex assault allegations

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'I'd talk to the TV': The paid companions bringing warmth to China's lonely -- As loneliness grows in China, a new industry is emerging to provide companionship and support.

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Pictured: Winning entries for Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026 -- Striking images including an urban coyote and an elephant carrying a dead calf are among this year's winners. -- Science & Environment

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Majority of English football clubs on the edge of financial disaster, report says -- English football's finances are "dangerously exposed, with the majority of clubs living on the edge of financial disaster", a new report says. -- Football

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The Sabrina Carpenter clip which helped a 22-year-old make £120,000 a year -- Social media "clippers" make short, vertical videos that appear on the likes of Instagram and TikTok. -- Business

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How Breaking Bad's RJ Mitte changed the way we see cerebral palsy -- The star, who has died at the age of 34, fought for better representation of disabilities on screen.

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Influencers spread false theory about Senate candidate -- Texas Democrat James Talarico was missing from the Senate campaign trail for nine days and said he had flu. Some conservative influencers falsely claimed he was receiving treatment at an Ohio mental health facility, but footage showed him at a festival in Texas at the time.

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How did Katie Zacharia do at her first - very brief - White House briefing?

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Which emergency foods should you stock up on?

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Why the lonely in China are hiring 'temporary children'

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Watch: Moment Duane Davis is sentenced to 40 years for Tupac Shakur's murder

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Storm Rachel batters Southern California, brings flooding to Las Vegas

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Ex-gang boss sentenced to 40 years for orchestrating Tupac Shakur's murder -- Davis was found guilty last month over his role in the late rap superstar's death in a drive-by shooting in 1996.

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Football regulator says he would quit over political interference in Man City case -- The head of English football's independent regulator says he will resign if he encounters any political interference over Manchester City's future. -- Man City

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Sydney teen charged with murder of boy who was shot in face and neck -- The boy was shot at a unit in Sydney's northwest last month and died in hospital three days later. -- Australia

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Argentina targets UK in legal claim over Falklands oil exploration -- The action filed with an international maritime tribunal is the latest development in an escalating row over the Falkland Islands. -- World

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Family pays tribute to 'warm and engaging' man killed in tiger attack

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Man killed in tiger attack identified as William Chapman

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Saudi man charged with planting 'sophisticated' recording device in OpenAI office

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Pope diagnosed with lung cancer but had successful surgery, Vatican says

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Horrified witnesses recount fatal rollercoaster incident at Six Flags

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Trump ousts Kimberly Guilfoyle as US ambassador to Greece after corruption allegations

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Actress Selma Blair faces charges for kicking nurse and officer after plane incident

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Breaking Bad actor RJ Mitte dies aged 34

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Is Zelensky right to say data centre strikes have taken down Russian bots?

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'We had 10 minutes to decide whether to care for our disabled grandchild'

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Martinez issues scathing attack on Man Utd board - has he made things worse? -- Lisandro Martinez launches a blistering attack on Manchester United's hierarchy for not strengthening the squad following qualification for the Champions League.

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Ten-man Man Utd lose to Atletico - who was 'strangely indecisive'? -- Manchester United's poor run of results continues as they fall to a Champions League defeat by Atletico Madrid after conceding inside the first minute.

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Gordon scores as Barcelona beat Galatasaray -- Anthony Gordon scores his first Champions League goal for Barcelona as the Spanish side come from behind to beat Galatasaray in Istanbul.

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Rusty or something more? South Africa's concern after Australia loss - Australia complete 214-run victory over South Africa in Durban. What does heavy defeat mean for the world champions? 10 hrs ago - Cricket

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Saka responds to Arteta's challenge with 'huge impact' -- Bukayo Saka responds to the challenge set by Mikel Arteta as he comes off the bench to change the game against Lille in the Champions League. -- Arsenal

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'Unplayable' Stanway a free-scoring warrior for Lionesses -- Whatever the game, whatever the result, Georgia Stanway always seems to score for England. -- England Women

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Viking hold Bayern in thriller as Kane breaks Messi record - Norwegian champions Viking produce one of the biggest results in their history to hold six-time European winners Bayern Munich to a thrilling draw in the Champions League.

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