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'I do not believe it!' - Orient keeper scores dramatic late equaliser

Watch as Tottenham Hotspur loanee goalkeeper Josh Keeley scores a dramatic late equaliser for Leyton Orient to keep them in their FA Cup tie against Oldham Athletic. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0WPXO8a via

MPs back bill to allow assisted dying after emotional debate

In the first Commons vote on the issue in nearly a decade, MPs support the assisted dying bill by 330 to 275. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kHdolBw via

Janey Godley begins 'final tour' before funeral

The Glaswegian died on 2 November aged 63 after living for several years with ovarian cancer. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HKBWgjh via

Romania orders election recount after TikTok bias claims

TikTok denies it gave preferential treatment to any candidate in Romania's presidential election. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AO7r8mv via

Starmer says migration 'off the scale' after record high last year

The number has since fallen to 728,000 in year to June, the Office for National Statistics estimated in its latest figures. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2714oTG via

Hope, fear, faith and love: Four people on why assisted dying vote matters

For the first time in nearly a decade, MPs will debate and vote on the issue of assisted suicide. from BBC News https://ift.tt/T9Zfqon via

England punish sloppy South Africa to seal T20 series

England equal their third-highest score in women's T20 internationals to cruise to victory against South Africa and seal the three-match series with a game to spare. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2gaIDmN via

Letby's dad 'made threats' in meetings with CEO

Tony Chambers waited for more than a year before contacting police about the neonatal nurse. from BBC News https://ift.tt/37vlX5W via

Trump recovers to beat Robertson at UK Championship

World number one Judd Trump fights back from 3-1 down to beat three-time UK champion Neil Robertson 6-3 and move into the last 16 in York. from BBC News https://ift.tt/a92ecNZ via

General Motors agrees deal to enter F1 in 2026

US car giant General Motors reaches an agreement in principle to enter Formula 1 in 2026 with its Cadillac brand. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NhEl4nt via

Why Verstappen's 'almost flawless' season is 'towering achievement'

Max Verstappen is recognised as one of the all-time greats of F1 and demonstrated why by maximising his results during 2024, writes Andrew Benson. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sl3K78m via

Feel free to sing in the cinema, says The Rock

Dwayne Johnson weighed in on the debate around cinema etiquette at the UK premiere of Moana 2 from BBC News https://ift.tt/FnIbrCK via

England hammer Japan to finish autumn on a high

England ended their five-match losing run with a nine-try hammering of Eddie Jones' Japan at Twickenham's Allianz Stadium. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rVbsU4y via

Dominant Springboks inflict 12th Wales loss in row

Wales slump to a 12th loss in a row as the Springboks end their season on high. from BBC News https://ift.tt/P1I9emr via

Flat caps galore at Tommy Shelby lookalike contest

More than a dozen lined up to take part in the contest in Birmingham on Saturday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WkPnL5I via

Family say Harshita Brella will not be forgotten

Harshita Brella's loved ones have released a new photo and a tribute to their sister and daughter. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5qOnpvg via

Recall of popular contraceptive pill in South Africa

A faulty batch of Yaz Plus means some packs contain only four active pills rendering them ineffective. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sdPGYAL via

Essex Police drops Allison Pearson investigation

The investigation is closed, but there will be a review of the force’s handling of the matter. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uZSnmzJ via

MP calls for ban on auction sales of human remains

Labour’s Bell Ribeiro-Addy said she has been told of human remains frequently auctioned "disguised as modified items or replicas". from BBC News https://ift.tt/UX58fyk via

Retiring Nadal loses at farewell Davis Cup

Rafael Nadal loses in what might prove to be the final match of his career as Davis Cup hosts Spain fall behind against the Netherlands. from BBC News https://ift.tt/it53f4E via

'A coding Mozart': Boy, 7, gets job offer from Russian IT firm

The software company's boss said Sergey, who teaches coding in online videos, was 'a kind of Mozart' from BBC News https://ift.tt/FfPanVv via

James Lansdale: What Starmer wants from China is more trade

The PM wants to improve UK-Chinese relations but the re-election of Donald Trump could hinder his efforts. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IV8qdJQ via

Biden's move on missiles for Ukraine angers Trump allies

It is not clear if Biden's decision will be endorsed by Donald Trump who has promised to end the Ukraine war. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UbfDYtJ via

Keep protesting, says Navalny's widow at Berlin march

The march was led by Yulia Navalnaya, widow of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who died in February. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cFjHsPh via

Megaport opens up Latin America to Chinese trade as US looks on

A new China-backed megaport in Peru may create whole new trade routes that will bypass North America entirely. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NT1uPHr via

Why mortgage costs are rising despite interest rate cut

Lenders have been raising the cost of fixed-rate deals creating a headache for buyers and those remortgaging. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VMDUkhS via

Tyson vs Paul fans 'furious' at Netflix problems

The streaming giant's first foray into live boxing was beset with technical glitches. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QFu1yJW via

Returning Raducanu puts Britain in charge of BJK Cup tie

Emma Raducanu wins on her return from injury to give Great Britain the best possible start in their bid for a first Billie Jean King Cup title. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tgoU2Xf via

Strictly and Outnumbered stars help Children in Need

The annual televised appeal aims to raise money for disadvantaged children and young people across the UK. from BBC News https://ift.tt/98roLYe via

Climate COP Out?

And, Adam speaks to Climate Change Committee Chief Executive Emma Pinchbeck. from BBC News https://ift.tt/31KOm6X via

French headteacher describes spiral of events that led to teacher's beheading

Audrey F tells a court how a 13-year-old student's lie to her parents led to Samuel Paty's murder. from BBC News https://ift.tt/z6xSkhD via

Captain Kane unhappy at England squad withdrawals

Captain Harry Kane is unhappy with the number of players who have withdrawn from the latest England squad, insisting "England comes before club". from BBC News https://ift.tt/jhC8UTI via

IOC needs to protect 'female sport', says Lord Coe

The IOC needs to improve rules on transgender athletes to protect "female sport", says World Athletics president Lord Coe. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JQsw72a via

Serving police officer arrested on suspicion of supporting Hamas

Counterterrorism police say the officer is suspected of expressing support for the proscribed group online. from BBC News https://ift.tt/I8QS1Jj via

Watch the Monday Night Club on BBC iPlayer

Mark Chapman and guests debate the weekend's football. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vwTsf9M via

Review of England's defeat by Australia 'brutal'

England's review of their last-gasp defeat by Australia was "brutal" but exactly what the squad needed, says wing Ollie Sleightholme. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lFANiIe via

Stars hit MTV Awards red carpet in Manchester

The MTV Europe Music Awards are taking place in the UK for the first time in seven years. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5ZcmOY7 via

Why luxury cheese is being targeted by black market criminals

How cheese has become so valuable that it's being stolen to order from BBC News https://ift.tt/LHafqN5 via

Power in the Palms: Inside the pilgrimage to Mar-a-Lago

Political hopefuls flock to Donald Trump's Florida home as the president-elect assembles his cabinet. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ehz7w58 via

Dozens detained after protesters defy ban in Amsterdam

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators gathered following violence against Israeli football fans earlier in the week. from BBC News https://ift.tt/a4dVwsI via

Record-breaking runner stars in New York Marathon

Lloyd Martin, who has Down's syndrome, runs the New York Marathon after a record-breaking London run. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9cLx1Ok via

'I met my cousin in the middle of a war and never saw him again'

London veteran Percy Chafer never knew what happened to his cousin during World War Two - until now. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rAhHzUZ via

Watchdog to review police handling of Al Fayed abuse claims

The Independent Office for Police Conduct will review two cases the Met Police investigated. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1ukYzTy via

US authorities investigate racist text messages

The messages include references to slavery and were received across the country. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cr5Jngw via

Support for Ukraine 'iron-clad', PM tells Zelensky

The leaders met at a European summit in Hungary amid fears President-elect Trump might curb aid to Ukraine. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tk8NSBj via

US cuts interest rates as Trump election raises uncertainty

Donald Trump's plans for tax cuts and tariffs raise questions about much further the Fed might cut. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UmRL0N7 via

Covid inquiry told top NHS doctor was terrified

Sir Stephen Powis says points-based tool was drawn up should need to prioritise patients have arisen. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CByYdrD via

Benn's provisional doping suspension lifted

Conor Benn's provisional suspension is lifted after a two-year battle with UK Anti-Doping (Ukad) and the British Boxing Board of Control (BBBofC). from BBC News https://ift.tt/rEe7zBJ via

What does Trump’s comeback mean for the world?

We take a look at what the world can expect from Donald Trump this time round. from BBC News https://ift.tt/O2RgBGj via

The US's biggest prize battleground state – why it matters

BBC’s Anna Foster reports from swing state Pennsylvania, explaining its crucial role in the outcome. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UiHaFQR via

Stolen rare £30,000 Pokémon card returned to owner

The rare Charizard card is found at an address in Polegate after being valued in East Sussex. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZKXnhSM via

Royal estates 'receive millions from public bodies and charities'

The private estates of King Charles and Prince William have received millions of pounds from contracts with taxpayer-funded bodies, according to a new documentary. from BBC News https://ift.tt/q9ItTcP via

Queen Camilla warns of 'terrifying' domestic violence

The Queen talks to survivors of domestic violence in a forthcoming TV documentary. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wHqAI3Y via

Badenoch makes new chief whip first shadow cabinet appointment

It is the first shadow cabinet appointment Kemi Badenoch has made since becoming leader of the Conservatives. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gNeJjL2 via

Hoax Dublin Halloween parade listing a 'mistake', says website

The owner of a Pakistan-based website says the non-existent Halloween parade was "a mistake". from BBC News https://ift.tt/EIMWAkU via

Police send Russell Brand file to CPS to consider charges

The comedian and presenter has denied allegations relating to the period from 2006 to 2013. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4XpzsJu via

All Blacks edge out England in dramatic finale

England miss out in a dramatic finale against New Zealand as Mark Tele'a's try proves decisive at Twickenham. from BBC News https://ift.tt/a3MUTov via

House left teetering on clifftop after rockfall

The property, on the Jurassic Coast, is now only 40ft (12m) from a 400ft (121m) drop over the edge. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fcDbOa1 via

Cleverly rules out frontbench role under new Tory leader

James Cleverly will return to the backbenches under the next Conservative leader, unveiled this weekend. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TK4ZOvd via