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Wednesday, October 07, 2026 3:44 PM ET

BBC News - Top Stories

What happened in the Christa Pike case - and what happens next? -- The convicted killer of Colleen Slemmer is said to be awake and speaking in hospital in Tennessee after an execution attempt.

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Western civilisation at risk of 'atrophy, servitude and decline', Rubio says

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

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Ex-Spurs player Vega set to run for Fifa president -- Former Tottenham defender Ramon Vega says he intends to run in next year's Fifa presidential election - becoming the first person to confirm they want to challenge Gianni Infantino. -- Football

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LIVE - US death row inmate Christa Pike 'angry and confused' after failed execution, her lawyer says - Pike, who murdered Colleen Slemmer in 1995, has a "long road to recovery" after regaining consciousness, according to her legal team.

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Children killed while they slept as Russian missile kills 19 in block of flats -- Five children are among the victims of a strike that destroyed 30 flats in northern Ukraine as families slept. -- Europe

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LIVE - National memorial under way in Tel Aviv as Israelis mark three years since 7 October attacks - About 1,200 people were killed and 251 others taken hostage in the Hamas-led attacks. In Gaza, the Hamas-run health ministry says more than 74,200 people have been killed in subsequent Israeli attacks.

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Israelis demand accountability over 7 October failures three years after attacks -- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has refused to take any personal responsibility for what happened or order a state inquiry. -- Middle East

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Why has France suspended the use of stun grenades on protesters?

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Chemistry Nobel awarded for solving mystery of life's asymmetry

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

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

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Jaguar unveils new electric car after 'woke' ridicule

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The Republican candidates walking a Trump tightrope -- Some running in November's elections are deciding whether to distance themselves from an unpopular president who still dominates his party. -- BBC InDepth

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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.

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The 2010s sweet treat that's making a comeback and causing hour-long queues -- 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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Why a global outbreak of pneumonic plague is unlikely - There are many reasons pneumonic plague is usually easily contained.

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Watch: Why family who lived at site of 7 October attack want to return -- The BBC's Middle East correspondent visits kibbutz Nir Oz - one of the worst hit places during the 7 October 2023 attacks.

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Xbox bets on Gears of War in battle of gaming giants -- Unlike other flagship titles, E-Day will only be available on Xbox at a time of rising console costs.

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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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Watch: Riot police clash with school protesters and use tear gas in France

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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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'Draining' few days for Gauff after online racist abuse -- Coco Gauff says she had a "draining" few days after receiving racist abuse online before her fourth-round China Open exit.

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Oscar-winning actress Eva Marie Saint dies aged 102 -- She starred opposite Marlon Brando in On the Waterfront, then alongside Cary Grant in Hitchcock's North by Northwest.

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Eritrean troops move deep into Ethiopia's Tigray region as fighting escalates -- Residents of Adigrat tell the BBC they have seen truck loads of soldiers from Eritrea moving south.

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Ten people linked to Kenya's first-ever Ebola case quarantined as screening concerns grow -- The patient passed through multiple cities in DR Congo, drove to Uganda and eventually flew to Kenya.

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World's largest penguin colony hit by 'alarming' decline in numbers -- Climate change is blamed for dramatic decline of chinstrap penguins living on a remote volcanic island.

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Paul McCartney's item sells for double the estimate -- The star composed some of The Beatles' first songs in the Liverpool council house with John Lennon.

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Canada suspends plans to expand assisted dying to people with mental illness

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Boots sold in £7bn deal to Canadian billionaire family

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Spanish pensioner whose eviction sparked nationwide protests dies, union says

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Finland orders halt to work on two Google data centres

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

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Eckert free to stay as Southampton boss as Spygate ban suspended -- Tonda Eckert is free to continue as Southampton manager after being given a suspended ban for his role in Spygate.

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Is it too early to look at Premier League table? -- Just five games in, it might seem a bit early to pay much attention to the Premier League table - but it's probably more settled than you think. BBC Sport takes a look at the statistics behind the early season standings.

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How an 'absolute fluke' exposed sandpapergate scandal -- How a team of South Africa camera operators discovered Australia's sandpapergate scandal as it happened.

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Two icons, a glorious farewell and a potentially bitter ending -- As Lionel Messi's international career ends in fond farewell, Cristiano Ronaldo's is at risk of petering out. BBC Sport takes a look at what could be the end of the international career's of two football greats.

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Rice close to agreeing new Arsenal deal -- Declan Rice is close to agreeing a new long-term Arsenal contract, sources have told BBC Sport.

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Rahm to leave LIV Golf over 'unacceptable' terms -- Jon Rahm will leave LIV Golf after deeming the terms for LIV 2.0 "unacceptable", his lawyer has told a bankruptcy court hearing.

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