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- Trump ends aid to Colombia and calls country's leader a 'drug leader'
[9 hours old]: The move is the latest in a string of escalations from the US which has struck at least six ships in the Caribbean Sea in recent weeks.

. How will the EU's new border system work?
[85 hours old]: The EU's much-delayed Entry/Exit System will change the way UK passengers travel to 29 countries.


and in other news ...

- Giuffre thought she might 'die a sex slave' at hands of Epstein and his circle, memoir reveals
[4 hours old]: The BBC obtained a copy of Virginia Giuffre's posthumous memoir ahead of its publication on Tuesday.

- Everything we know about the Louvre jewellery heist
[6 hours old]: The world-famous museum in Paris was closed on Sunday after a masked gang raided one of its galleries.

- New V-level courses to be brought in for students after GCSEs
[3 hours old]: Ministers say new vocational courses will simplify the "confusing" options students have after GCSEs.

- From Hollywood to horticulture: Cate Blanchett on a mission to save seeds
[2 hours old]: The Hollywood actor teams up with Kew’s Millenium Seed Bank as it celebrates its 25th anniversary.

- Green Party leader defends wealth tax proposals
[9 hours old]: Zack Polanski says a new tax on the rich would tackle "the deep inequality in our society".

- Tel Aviv derby called off by police after 'violent riots'
[2 hours old]: The derby between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Tel Aviv is cancelled before kick-off after police say "smoke grenades and pyrotechnic devices were thrown".

- The two words you need to help you push back at work
[1 hours old]: Ambition and work ethic help us succeed, but how can we stop drive damaging our health?

* Bereaved families call for inquiry into government response to suicide websites
[0 hours old]: Campaigners say at least 133 people have died in the UK after being exposed to a toxic substance promoted by online forums.

- MoD probes claims Russian hackers stole files on bases
[2 hours old]: The files, including details of RAF and Royal Navy bases, were reportedly published on the dark web.

- World of cricket's farewell to umpire Dickie Bird
[10 hours old]: The funeral at St Mary's Church in Barnsley was attended by Yorkshire cricketers and local fans.

- Stolen treasures, a crown dropped as thieves fled - and serious questions for Louvre security
[6 hours old]: The most spectacular Louvre robbery since the Mona Lisa in 1911 proves the vulnerability of French museums, writes Hugh Schofield.

* 'Andy sweats over police probe' and 'ceasefire in peril'
[1 hours old]: A Met investigation into Prince Andrew and the Israel-Hamas ceasefire dominate Monday's front pages.

- Bankers on edge, a gilded cash room and US blaming China - my week with global finance elite
[3 hours old]: After five days talking to ministers, bankers and trade negotiators at the IMF, the BBC's Faisal Islam assesses the global outlook.

- China will soon have a new Five Year Plan. Here's how they have changed the world so far
[2 hours old]: Beijing's leaders are deciding on a blueprint that sets China's economic goals for the next decade.

- India sparkles as millions celebrate Diwali festival
[1 hours old]: Known as the festival of lights, Diwali celebrates the victory of good over evil.

- These confederate statues caused nationwide protests. Melted down, they're now art pieces
[1 hours old]: The 18 decommissioned Confederate monuments have been deconstructed and displayed to make a statement on the horrors of slavery.

- 'Liverpool blip now becomes something deeper'
[5 hours old]: The problems are piling up for Liverpool head coach Arne Slot as Manchester United inflict their fourth successive loss, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.

- Government vows to create 400,000 jobs in energy sector
[12 hours old]: Ed Miliband says the UK's clean energy sector needs developing in order to "get bills down for good".

- After 'No Kings' protests, where does Democratic resistance go next?
[4 hours old]: Millions of Americans joined anti-Trump protests, but Democrats are less popular than the president and divided over how to fight back.

- George Santos wants to use his newfound freedom to reform prisons
[8 hours old]: Republican Representative George Santos wants to work on prison reform now that Trump has commuted his sentence

- Ed Miliband hints at cut to VAT on energy bills
[9 hours old]: The energy secretary says the government needs to address the "cost-of-living crisis" facing the country.

- Calls for London Aquarium penguins to be released
[10 hours old]: Up to 300 people protested against the captivity of 15 gentoo penguins at the Westminster attraction.

- Amorim's big moment - are Man Utd finally ready for lift off?
[5 hours old]: Finally, at Anfield, home of Manchester United's - historically and statistically - biggest rivals, Ruben Amorim's team delivered a statement win.

- Verstappen wins to increase pressure on McLaren
[2 hours old]: Max Verstappen dominates the United States Grand Prix to increase the pressure on McLaren drivers Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris in the championship.

- England hold nerve for most significant win of Edwards era
[6 hours old]: England's win over India in the Women's World Cup was the most important of the Charlotte Edwards era because of the way they handled pressure, says Ffion Wynne.

- Maguire heads Man Utd to victory against Liverpool
[6 hours old]: Harry Maguire heads Manchester United to a 2-1 win against Liverpool - their first victory at Anfield since 2016.

- Muscat deal to be Rangers boss off
[7 hours old]: Rangers' bid to make Kevin Muscat their new head coach has broken down after advanced talks.

- Bouncy balls, points gaps & Honda Civics - inside Celtic's dismal day
[9 hours old]: BBC Scotland examines what was a day of incident for defending Scottish champions Celtic at Dundee.


and in other older news ...

. How BBC secret filming exposed a £28m timeshare fraud
[17 hours old]: Nine years after the BBC exposed Sell My Timeshare's wrongdoing, 14 people have been convicted over a £28m fraud.


. BBC News app
[4139 hours old]: Top stories, breaking news, live reporting, and follow news topics that match your interests

. Prince Andrew & the Epstein Scandal: The Newsnight Interview
[55 hours old]: The Duke of York speaks about his relationship with convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.

. Q&A: Tomahawk missiles, the drone race, and Ukrainian Halloween
[80 hours old]: Volodymyr Zelensky is due to meet Donald Trump at the White House on Friday

. Play now
[21 hours old]: Think you can work out where's hotter and colder than you today? Find out by playing our game

. Betfred says all its shops may close if Reeves hikes gambling tax
[17 hours old]: The company's co-founder says it would be forced to close all its sites, putting 7,500 jobs at risk, if gambling taxes go up.

. How nervous are investors about the stock market?
[52 hours old]: As shares remain high, investors have been jumping at signs of trouble.

. Lamborghini swerves away from all-electric future
[51 hours old]: Customers still want "the sound and the emotion" of internal combustion engines, the company's boss Stephan Winkelmann said.

. Squeaky shoes lead to lawsuit for being 'embarrassing'
[53 hours old]: Athletic shoe company On is facing a lawsuit from customers who claim that its sneakers produce annoying squeaks.

. Landmark deal to cut global shipping emissions in tatters after US pressure
[57 hours old]: President Trump intervened in the talks calling the deal a "green scam".

. Fears over US banks cause stock market jitters
[56 hours old]: Problems at two US regional banks have made investors nervous and triggered a sell-off in shares.

. Cafes and food delivery apps are our new rivals, says Greene King boss
[66 hours old]: Young adults are drinking less, so the likes of Nick Mackenzie are having to expand the appeal of pubs.

. China has found Trump's pain point - rare earths
[72 hours old]: China holds a near-monopoly in the processing of the elements crucial for making everything from smartphones to fighter jets.

. British Gas owner among firms fined for underpaying staff
[74 hours old]: A list of nearly 500 employers fined more than £10m for failing to pay the minimum wage is released.

. Major UK rare earths refinery scrapped in favour of US
[65 hours old]: The project would have given the UK a strategic foothold in the rare earths industry.

. 'You are willing to lose the money, but not the person' says romance scam victim
[63 hours old]: Varun Yadav lost his entire life savings after he was a victim of romance fraud on a dating app.

. Reeves plans 'targeted action' on bills in Budget
[74 hours old]: The chancellor is planning moves to help households with the cost of living in the Budget.

. Trump administration sued over 0K fee for skilled worker visas
[75 hours old]: The president has defended the fee and said the programme - used widely by US tech companies - was being abused

. China's biggest shopping event starts five weeks early to revive spending
[70 hours old]: Typically a shopping event that begins on 11 November - Singles Day has kicked off earlier this year.

. Spotify working on AI music tools with major record labels
[80 hours old]: The streaming service says it will respect artists' rights in creating new "responsible" AI products.

. UK economy grew slightly in August ahead of key Budget
[88 hours old]: The 0.1% growth follows a slight contraction in the economy during July, official figures show.

. Betting firm Paddy Power to close 57 shops in UK and Ireland
[87 hours old]: Its parent company said affected staff would be "offered redeployment opportunities where possible".

. Nestle to axe 16,000 jobs as new boss pushes to cut costs
[90 hours old]: The cereal-maker's new boss says he wants to instil a "performance mindset" and prioritise earnings.

. Thousands in UK sue Johnson & Johnson over talcum powder cancer risks
[84 hours old]: The claim involves 3,000 people and focuses on internal memos and scientific reports, seen by the BBC.

. Canada threatens Jeep-maker over possible US move
[84 hours old]: The Canadian government was reacting after the company said it would move start producing its Jeep Compass model in Illinois.

. Reeves urged to make Budget 'bold' or risk future tax rises
[89 hours old]: The Institute for Fiscal Studies says the chancellor needs to find £22bn to make up a shortfall.

. Baroness Mone-linked PPE firm misses deadline to pay £122m
[102 hours old]: PPE Medpro was ordered to repay damages by 16:00 BST on Wednesday after breaching a Covid-19 contract.

. Bankers to get bonuses faster under rule change
[105 hours old]: The change is a relaxation of rules that were brought in after the 2008 financial crash.

. Energy standing charge plans could backfire, MPs told
[104 hours old]: Bosses of the UK's biggest energy suppliers were quizzed by MPs about support for their customers as prices rise.

. US blasts China as 'unreliable' as trade tensions mount
[104 hours old]: Top Trump administration officials, in an unusual staged attack, called China's plans to curb exports of rare earths "economic coercion".

. How good is the battery in a used electric vehicle?
[74 hours old]: Companies are offering tech they say can accurately test the health of batteries in used EVs.

. Netherlands' renewables drive putting pressure on its power grid
[98 hours old]: Homes asked to use less electricity as network is overloaded by the rush to wind and solar power.

. Why AI is being trained in rural India
[86 hours old]: Smaller Indian towns are becoming centres for training and correcting artificial intelligence models.

. Paraguay – the Silicon Valley of South America?
[170 hours old]: The country hopes to build a big tech sector, fuelled by its vast amount of cheap hydroelectricity.

. How hackers forced brewing giant Asahi back to pen and paper
[217 hours old]: The maker of Japan's most popular beer, Super Dry, was hit by a major cyber-attack last month.

. Has the clock stopped on Swiss US trade?
[242 hours old]: Swiss exporters are looking at new markets after being hit by heavy US tariffs.

. Food firms scramble to meet the high-protein craze
[314 hours old]: The dairy industry rallies and start-ups emerge thanks to the fashion for high-protein foods.

. The indigenous weavers who aim for empowerment over exploitation
[338 hours old]: The makers of Colombia's popular mochila bags can earn good money, but are at risk of being underpaid.

. The people turning to AI for dating and relationship advice
[410 hours old]: More people are turning to AI for help with their relationships, but is that a good idea?

. Hurricane season brings financial fears in the Caribbean
[434 hours old]: As islands brace for this year's big storms, many homes don't have household insurance.

. The picturesque Dutch village set to charge tourists an entry fee
[506 hours old]: Zaanse Schans, popular for its windmills, has a population of just 100 people - but more than two million tourists will have visited this year.

. 'There's no way we can afford 0,000': Small firms scramble over H-1B visa fees
[601 hours old]: Startups and smaller firms could bear the brunt of Trump's new H-1B visa fee, and some fear it could thwart US innovation.

. Zimbabwe is tobacco country. But some think the future lies in blueberries
[530 hours old]: "The future is food, not a bad habit," horticulture specialist Clarence Mwale tells the BBC.

. Families being priced out of London, Assembly told
[42 hours old]: There has been a drop in birth rates and the number of children living in London, experts say.

. How to make money from your bank in time for Christmas
[62 hours old]: Martin Lewis explains how you can get up to £400 of free cash - by switching bank accounts.

. When is the Budget and what might be in it?
[63 hours old]: Chancellor Rachel Reeves will set out her economic plans in her second Budget on 26 November.

. What are the National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage and how much are they worth?
[108 hours old]: Three and a half million low-paid workers across the UK benefit from minimum wage rates.

. How Milei's 'Thatcherite' economics divided his nation - but won over Trump
[133 hours old]: Ahead of Milei's visit to the White House - amid protests and anger on the streets back at home - Ione Wells unravels the paradox that Argentina's president has created

. Trump's state visit is mired with potential pitfalls despite careful planning
[818 hours old]: Months of preparations have gone into this state visit - but the Lord Mandelson question is not the only concern troubling insiders.

. The UK car industry is at a tipping point - can it be saved?
[1634 hours old]: Tariffs, Brexit, pandemic havoc... All of this caused short-term disruption - but the impact concealed a deeper problem for the UK automotive industry

. Trump's global tariffs 'victory' may well come at a high price
[1922 hours old]: The US president considers it a win - but if this all triggers a foundational realignment, the results may not break in his favour

. Labour might be down, but it's not necessarily out - voters reflect on a year in power
[2553 hours old]: What’s gone wrong for Labour? 2024 voters delve into it, writes Laura Kuenssberg.

. Witness History
[235 hours old]: In 2001, economist Jim O’Neill wrote a report on countries set to shape the world economy

. The Inquiry
[258 hours old]: Trump is embracing crypto, but is he building a new kind of American economy?

. How you could get £700 for being mis-sold a car loan
[277 hours old]: Millions of people can now claim back around £700 after being mis-sold car finance between 2007 and 2024.

. Good Bad Billionaire
[337 hours old]: How Tatyana Kim went from English teacher to head of Russian’s largest online retailer


 
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