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Wednesday, October 07, 2026 8:51 AM ET

BBC News - Top Stories

How did Christa Pike survive two lethal injections - and what happens now? -- The convicted killer of Colleen Slemmer is said to be awake and speaking in hospital in Tennessee after an execution attempt. -- US & Canada

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Residents of kibbutz destroyed in 7 October Hamas-led attacks grapple with how to rebuild

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A beautiful Himalayan bird is changing its voice due to human activity, research shows -- A sharp increase in human activity is affecting the way the Himalayan monal lives and communicates, studies show.

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Stephen King's Carrie returns to explore the horrors of social media -- Another beloved classic gets a modern-day twist. Its cast and creator argue why it needed to be remade.

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Watch: How Russia responded to US after plague researcher death

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Oscar-winning actress Eva Marie Saint dies aged 102

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Tuchel's England 2.0: What has changed? -- What has Thomas Tuchel tweaked as he looks to refine his England blueprint rather than rewrite it from scratch?

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Drinking and consent - Cornell rape allegations expose 'loopholes' in laws -- The BBC speaks to experts about current US state sexual assault laws and why some believe changing them will help alleged victims. -- US & Canada

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LIVE - Israel marks three years since Hamas-led 7 October 2023 attacks - About 1,200 people were killed and 251 others taken hostage during the assault. The Hamas-run health ministry in Gaza reports that more than 74,200 people have been killed in subsequent Israeli attacks.

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Sri Lanka's ex-first lady arrested over alleged misuse of children's hospital donations

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Trump to speak to Putin about plague lab worker's death in Russia

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Zelensky condemns 'vile' large-scale Russian attacks that killed 15

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Jaguar unveils new electric car after 'woke' ridicule

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Froyo's made a UK comeback. But at £12 a tub will it last? -- Frozen yoghurt, which was a huge craze in the 2000s and 2010s, has made its return with multiple chains popping up across the wider UK.

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Many Nepalis swept away in the floods aren't officially dead, leaving families in limbo -- Relatives are finding themselves with no compensation and facing an administrative nightmare.

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Which emergency foods should you stock up on?

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What we know about Christa Pike's 'unprecedented' recovery after failed execution

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Trump on Iran: 'Let them take out LA, let them take out San Diego'

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What the Paramount and Warner Bros deal means for you

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Fort Hood attacker to be executed by firing squad - a first for US military since World War Two -- Nidal Malik Hasan killed 13 unarmed soldiers and injured another 32 in the deadliest ever non-combat attack on an American military base.

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Former Australian bishop jailed for sexually abusing young men - The former Bishop of Broome is one of the most senior Catholic clerics in the world to face sex abuse charges. 8 hrs ago

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India's opposition leader dragged on to bus as police break up protest -- Opposition leaders allege that CEC Gyanesh Kumar manipulated voter rolls to favour PM Narendra Modi's party.

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Widdecombe suspect accused of trying to break into Farage's home -- Joshua Kerry, 28, appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court and was remanded in custody.

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Japan beer giants raided over alleged price-fixing cartel -- Asahi, Kirin and Suntory confirmed their premises were searched by Japanese competition authorities.

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US death row inmate Christa Pike awake and speaking after failed execution, lawyers say

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Chemistry Nobel awarded for solving mystery of life's asymmetry

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Finland orders halt to work on two Google data centres

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California pair charged with abusing at least 14 surrogate-born children

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The Republican candidates walking a Trump tightrope

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France halts use of stun grenades after boy's hand blown off in student protests

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White House defends Trump comment to let Iran 'take out' LA and San Diego

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Noel Gallagher and Susan Sarandon among celebrities to sign Drumcree march letter

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Arteta signs new contract with champions Arsenal -- Mikel Arteta says this is "only the beginning" of Arsenal's success after signing a new contract with the Premier League champions until 2030. -- Arsenal

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Senior figures worried about Man City being in next season's Champions League -- Senior figures within the English game are concerned that Manchester City could play in the Champions League next season even if they are relegated for breaching financial regulations. -- Man City

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Pidcock 'mad' after team-mates hit by police vehicle -- Tom Pidcock wanted to "stop racing" after he says two of his team-mates were hit by a police vehicle travelling the wrong way down the course at the Tre Valli Varesine. -- Cycling

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'Grateful, proud and at peace' - emotional Messi plays final Argentina game - Lionel Messi brings his Argentina career to a fitting end with a goal against Benin on an emotional night in Buenos Aires.

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Russell to start from back of Singapore grid after penalty -- Britain's George Russell will start from the back of the grid in Sunday's Singapore Grand Prix because of a power-unit penalty from last weekend's race.

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Ronaldo wants Portugal 'punishment' but not retiring -- Cristiano Ronaldo says he is not retiring from international football but deserves to be punished for walking out on Portugal after head coach Jorge Jesus "broke his word to me".

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