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Four things we learned this week about 2028 White House race
The seismic Democratic gains in Congress could shape the presidential election, so who had a good night and who's making moves?
What happens if all the lights go out? This is the plan for a 'Black Sky' event
A Black Sky event could leave millions without power, water and communications. So how prepared is the UK?
Whole Australia team knew of sandpaper use - Khawaja
Usman Khawaja claims the entire Australia team knew about the use of sandpaper to tamper with the ball in the final Test of their 2018 series with South Africa.
Elon Musk appears to signal the end of the road for Cybertruck
Musk said it was to make room for production of its Cybercabs - autonomous taxis without a driver.
Harry and five others seek to challenge Mail publisher privacy ruling
The Duke of Sussex and other public figures lost a High Court case against the publisher of the Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday.
Production of Tesla’s Cybertruck will wind down soon, Musk says
Tesla will wind down Cybertruck production at its Texas factory around mid-2026 to make room for Cybercab manufacturing, CEO Elon Musk announced.
Burnham says he was not aware of Brand's 'horrific' crimes
The prime minister told the BBC that Labour politicians courting the comedian a decade ago had not been aware of his crimes.
Two dead after bus crashes in France, officials say
One child and one young adult were killed in the crash, local authorities say, with more injured.
Met chief says he wouldn't be surprised if more allegations made about Brand after rape conviction
Sir Mark Rowley tells the BBC that what he heard reported from Brand's trial came close to "victim blaming".
Train worker recalls repelling Huntingdon attacker with frying pan
Samir Zitouni used a frying pan against train attacker Anthony Williams, jurors hear.
Kenyan doomsday cult leader given life sentence for murdering 191 people
Paul Mackenzie ordered his followers to starve their children to death in a forest so they could "meet Jesus".
Democratic socialist defeats incumbent Karen Bass in Los Angeles mayor's race
The results mean America's two most populous cities - New York and Los Angeles - will be led by democratic socialists.
U2 on Dolly Parton's final duet; and the 'grudge match' behind their new album
The rock group discuss Parton's final recording before her death, and why they refuse to be censored on stage.
Major tech stocks plunge as US midterms add to fears of AI slowdown
The market has been reacting to possible tougher scrutiny of data centre construction and the AI industry following the US midterms
Gavin Newsom commutes the sentences of California’s 548 death row inmates
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Thursday he will commute all 548 death sentences in the state to life in prison without parole.
Henry Nowak’s killer has minimum term increased to 25 years by Court of Appeal
Judges ruled Vickrum Digwa's original term was unduly lenient and refused his bid to have it cut.
Russell Brand convicted of rape and sexual assault
British actor-comedian Russell Brand was convicted Thursday of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault involving four women, with sentencing set for Monday.
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.
'You've had a wonderful life Tommy, but it's over' - Sir Tom feared he was dying
The singer from Pontypridd told the audience just how serious his "bad case of the flu" was.
Could this be the last Bonfire Night for noisy fireworks at home?
About 20 million people enjoy fireworks at home every year, but some campaigners want quieter displays.
Three ways the interest rate rise could affect you
Job, loans and savings are all affected by the rise in interest rates announced by the Bank of England.
Several grizzlies may have killed mother, daughter in Canada
A mother and daughter were found dead after a possible multi‑bear attack in Bella Coola, BC, prompting a curfew and raising concerns about bear‑human conflicts in the region.
‘Quite a disaster’: Southwest cities struggle to recover after flooding — PHOTOS
More than 20 trillion gallons of rain have fallen across the Four Corners states and Nevada in two weeks, causing widespread flooding, at least one death, and extensive damage from Colorado to New Mex...
Pound rises to its highest level since the Brexit referendum
Pound reaches highest level against a basket of currencies since the Brexit referendum a decade ago
Chris Mason: The US elections will change Trump – how will Burnham react?
The big question for the British government is does defeat at home make it more likely that President Trump gets angrier abroad?
Fewer mothers to appear in court days after giving birth under new guidance
The changes follow concerns over the number of mothers summoned to safeguarding hearings shortly after labour.
Police launch inquiry after two inmates die in prison
The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) confirmed two men died in custody on Wednesday.
Mother of Ghanaian boy killed in US 'wants justice' as she flies for funeral
Police have not made any arrests and an investigation is ongoing as authorities search for three teenage boys.
Casey, Jansen and Timoney start against Argentina
Nick Timoney, Craig Casey and Sean Jansen will start for Ireland against Argentina in the Nations Championship on Friday night with Jamison Gibson-Park and Josh van der Flier on the bench at the Aviva...
Uproar over missing 'pop' as Rice Krispies changes its recipe
The new recipes mean cereal packaging will now include a 'contains wheat gluten' warning.
Huntingdon train attack passengers thought stabbing was a 'joke'
The first person who was attacked also says he asked hospital staff "am I going to die today?".
West Ham confirm Parker as boss
West Ham confirm the appointment of former midfielder Scott Parker as their head coach on a two-and-a-half-year deal.
Celebrity hairstylist John Frieda dies aged 75
He was stylist to the stars in the 1960s and 1970s before creating a global range of hair products.
Polls begin to close in U.S. midterm elections — PHOTOS
Polls began closing Tuesday in midterm elections seen as a referendum on President Trump's second term, with Democrats optimistic about gaining seats in both chambers.
Escaped Tennessee inmate caught after 10 days on the run when his truck gets stuck in the mud
Escaped Tennessee murderer Jacob Morley was recaptured in Missouri on Tuesday after his truck became stuck in mud during a police pursuit.
Reform UK councillor charged with rape and sexual assault
The Crown Prosecution Service has charged George Madgwick with 35 offences, including 12 counts of rape.
After 71 years, Disneyland’s Autopia is going electric
Disneyland will convert its 71-year-old Autopia ride from gas-powered to electric vehicles to meet a California Air Resources Board mandate with a February 1 deadline.
RFL backs Wilkin's £30m funding plea to Burnham
The new head of English rugby league backs a call for Prime Minister Andy Burnham to approve a £30m community funding plan for the sport.
Free doughnuts, cheap rides and BOGO subs offered on Election Day
Businesses are offering free doughnuts, discounted rides and food deals on Election Day, though federal law requires promotions to be available regardless of whether someone voted.
Trump to remove Rwanda and South Africa from US trade deal
The move comes barely a week after Rwanda's defence ministry was hit with sanctions by the US Treasury.
UK meat industry hit by cyber-attack which targeted European supermarket freezers
Supermarkets in countries including Ireland, Sweden and Belgium reported fridges being hiked in temperature on Monday.
Drivers may get compensation offers before car finance saga ends
The regulator says it supports lenders offering early compensation offers, as long as they are fair.
West Ham approach Parker after sacking boss Nuno
West Ham United sack head coach Nuno Espirito Santo and are said to be in talks with Scott Parker as his replacement.
Northern Arizona city gets over 5 inches of rain, causing flooding — PHOTOS
Record rainfall across the Southwest caused deadly flooding, forced evacuations, and disrupted voting in several states.
Labour MPs pull their punches on immigration changes
Angela Rayner previously said plans were "un-British" and ministers shouldn't shift "the goalposts".
Evidence indicates parts of jet broke off before Florida crash that killed 9, investigators say
Federal investigators say a business jet that crashed in Greenacres, killing all nine aboard, appears to have broken apart before hitting the ground.
Woman who lured puppy with food to run him over was caught on video, federal prosecutors say
A 75-year-old Anaheim woman faces federal and state charges after video allegedly showed her luring a pit bull puppy with food and running it over with a minivan in Santa Ana.
Labour ends power-sharing with Greens in 11 councils over Zionism row
Labour's ruling National Executive Committee sets out where it is cutting ties with the Greens.
British adventurer Karl Bushby completes 28-year journey
Crowds gathered in Hull city centre to welcome him, before he walked home to to his mother.
Channel 4 documentary and journalists 'poisoned the well' against Russell Brand, court hears
Brand's defence barrister told jurors that Brand "had an immense amount of sex", but that "none of it was unlawful".


















































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