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Monday, 26 October 2026 · Updated 11 min ago

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World

Australian murderer loses bid to eat Vegemite in prison

Andre McKechnie, who murdered a property developer, argued it was his right to enjoy Australian culture.

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World

Celebrations in Serbia after veteran ruler Vučić loses election to student-led protest movement

The populist right-wing leader of 12 years says it is "clear" his party has lost the vote billed as a referendum on the country's future.

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Sport

Mourinho keeps Clasico midas touch 13 years on as La Liga heats up

Kylian Mbappe's two goals at Barcelona have opened up La Liga, as Jose Mourinho's Real Madrid leave Camp Nou with a victory.

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Sport

What have Man Utd changed to turn around WSL form?

It is a different picture at Manchester United now than it was last month - and they proved it to fight back and earn a point against rivals Manchester City.

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Science

Man killed by falling tree as Storm Boelo batters Scotland

The 60-year-old man was struck by the tree near Castle Douglas as Storm Boelo brought strong winds and heavy rain to Scotland.

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World

Gabon says access to social media restored after eight-month ban

The authorities had justified the ban by saying online content was fuelling conflict, while the opposition had condemned it as an abuse of power.

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Business

Budget to include £1bn for social and affordable housing

The move will take funding for the 10-year programme to more than £40bn.

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Business

Four ways Labour could raise money in the Budget without hiking income tax

Chancellor John Healey may need to raise money to boost his fiscal headroom - BBC Verify examines what options could be on the table.

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World

Israel to close West Bank crossings on election day as crackdown escalates

The Israeli Defense Forces announces restrictions on the movement of Palestinian workers in the run-up to Tuesday's election.

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Business

How does the UK state pension compare with other countries?

Do British pensioners have it better or worse than those in other countries?

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Technology

UK to invest £100m in 'world first' AI Biosecurity Lab

The chancellor will unveil AI spending aimed at shoring up the UK's defences in Wednesday's Budget.

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Entertainment

Babydoll singer gives Wales its first UK number one in 15 years

Jamie Miller is the first Welsh artist since 2011 to earn a UK Number 1 single - after Sian Evans' feature on DJ Fresh's Louder.

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Entertainment

Raye wins the Mercury Prize with This Music May Contain Hope

The pop star beat artists like Paul McCartney, Suede and Jade Thirlwall to lift the £25,000 prize.

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Health

Rapid changes to care market risk to National Care Service, regulator says

Concerns raised as big private firms buy up care homes and home help fragmenting in England.

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Health

First human case of Shamonda virus detected in France, officials say

The disease, which usually affects cattle, has been identified in a patient who died in early October.

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Health

Chronic UTIs affect millions in the UK - these women are out to end the stigma

Women are sharing their experiences with chronic urinary tract infections on social media in an effort to break the stigma surrounding UTIs.

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Culture

Why La Bola Negra could win the Oscars' top prize

This sweeping drama about gay Spanish life is set to be a major awards contender

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