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Three ways the interest rate rise could affect you

Three ways the interest rate rise could affect you

November 05, 2026

Job, loans and savings are all affected by the rise in interest rates announced by the Bank of England.

Married at First Sight UK cancelled after BBC revealed rape allegations

Married at First Sight UK cancelled after BBC revealed rape allegations

November 05, 2026

Three women made allegations about the men they were partnered with. Channel 4 has apologised and said the show's budget would be reinvested in "distinctive new programming".

Vance walks Trump tightrope after blaming Iran war for election defeat

Vance walks Trump tightrope after blaming Iran war for election defeat

November 05, 2026

The vice-president's blunt assessment of Republican election defeat marked one of the sharpest breaks with a sitting president in recent memory.

Cristiano Ronaldo retires from international football

Cristiano Ronaldo retires from international football

November 05, 2026

Portugal legend Cristiano Ronaldo says he is retiring from international football.

Drunk and dangerous e-bike riders face on-the-spot fines under crackdown

Drunk and dangerous e-bike riders face on-the-spot fines under crackdown

November 05, 2026

A consultation will consider fines and other ways to clamp down on dangerous e-bike riders.

Pound rises to its highest level since the Brexit referendum

Pound rises to its highest level since the Brexit referendum

November 05, 2026

Pound reaches highest level against a basket of currencies since the Brexit referendum a decade ago.

The Pitt and ER are similar enough for lawsuit to proceed, judge rules

The Pitt and ER are similar enough for lawsuit to proceed, judge rules

November 05, 2026

The widow of ER creator Michael Crichton argues The Pitt is effectively a reboot of the 1990s series.

Watch: Was an Italian chef really fired over refusal to put pineapple on pizza?

Watch: Was an Italian chef really fired over refusal to put pineapple on pizza?

November 05, 2026

The chef had stated that putting pineapple on pizza was "offensive to his culture".

Anthony Zurcher: Trump is weakened but still wields power for now

Anthony Zurcher: Trump is weakened but still wields power for now

November 04, 2026

Trump has given conflicting messages about how he might deal with Democrats in Congress after his party's resounding defeat.

Five reasons why Republicans lost so badly

Five reasons why Republicans lost so badly

November 05, 2026

From angry voters to an unpopular president, here is why Americans in traditional Republican areas turned to Democrats.

What Democrats can and can't do with their new power after taking Congress

What Democrats can and can't do with their new power after taking Congress

November 04, 2026

Democrats can vote legislation through. But Trump still has veto power.

Bowen: Trump's loss limits powers at home, but it will likely be different abroad

Bowen: Trump's loss limits powers at home, but it will likely be different abroad

November 04, 2026

After bruising midterm results, President Trump will want to show he can still shake the world, the BBC's international editor writes.

Would you take a test to see if your life will be cut short? I did - and it changed me

Would you take a test to see if your life will be cut short? I did - and it changed me

November 05, 2026

Laura Sides faced a dilemma of whether to find out if she would inherit her father's condition.

'Burning with fever': How strongest El Niño is supercharging typhoons in East Asia

'Burning with fever': How strongest El Niño is supercharging typhoons in East Asia

November 04, 2026

Even for countries where typhoons are a way of life, the last few months have brought unusually wild weather.

Chris Mason: The US elections will change Trump - how will Burnham react?

Chris Mason: The US elections will change Trump - how will Burnham react?

November 04, 2026

The big question for the British government is does defeat at home make it more likely that President Trump gets angrier abroad?

The NHS is relying more on charities - and that might be creating problems for patients

The NHS is relying more on charities - and that might be creating problems for patients

November 05, 2026

Is it symptom a health service at breaking point - or a positive way of involving the public?

India's costliest film retells a beloved Hindu epic - but divides critics

India's costliest film retells a beloved Hindu epic - but divides critics

November 05, 2026

Easily the most anticipated Bollywood film of the year, Ramayana: Rise of a Legend is the first of two parts.

Why a US-funded vaccine trial on babies was cancelled in Guinea-Bissau

Why a US-funded vaccine trial on babies was cancelled in Guinea-Bissau

November 05, 2026

The trial was condemned as "unethical" and "neocolonial" because half of the babies would not be given the vaccine.

Surreal moment Tarantino and Kylie Minogue came to my hometown to star in my new film

Surreal moment Tarantino and Kylie Minogue came to my hometown to star in my new film

November 05, 2026

The Pulp Fiction director and Spinning Around singer caused a stir in a Welsh seaside town.

Altar Stone mystery continues as Stonehenge theory overturned

Altar Stone mystery continues as Stonehenge theory overturned

November 05, 2026

It was thought the Stonehenge artefact was from north east Scotland but a new study disputes that.

Officers to escort fire crews in major operation to tackle Bonfire Night disorder in Scotland

Officers to escort fire crews in major operation to tackle Bonfire Night disorder in Scotland

November 05, 2026

As many as 1,700 officers could be deployed in the biggest Police Scotland operation since last year's visit by President Trump.

Kenyan pharmacists warn against viral craze of using allergy drug for vaginal tightening

Kenyan pharmacists warn against viral craze of using allergy drug for vaginal tightening

November 05, 2026

Women who have already tried inserting the tablets are advised to stop and seek medical attention if needed.

France gears up for strikes and protests as unions promise national mobilisation

France gears up for strikes and protests as unions promise national mobilisation

November 05, 2026

Five of France's unions have joined a wave of strikes and protests in a national day of action.

New £200m fleet of publicly funded trains in Wales barely used after three years

New £200m fleet of publicly funded trains in Wales barely used after three years

November 05, 2026

The final piece in a £2bn rail project is late, with less than half of the trains tested.

Parliament faces 'grave risks' as more asbestos discovered ahead of revamp decision

Parliament faces 'grave risks' as more asbestos discovered ahead of revamp decision

November 05, 2026

MPs told it's crunch time for a decision on refurbishment amid warnings of a Notre Dame-style fire.

Second buyer makes rescue bid for Poundland as retailer faces collapse

Second buyer makes rescue bid for Poundland as retailer faces collapse

November 05, 2026

A little-known investment group has made a bid to buy the business.

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Trump Blamed As Democrats Win Big In The US Midterms

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October 25, 2026

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Ronaldo retires from Portugal duty

Ronaldo retires from Portugal duty

November 05, 2026

Portugal legend Cristiano Ronaldo says he is retiring from international football.

Ronaldo's most iconic moments as he retires from international football

Ronaldo's most iconic moments as he retires from international football

November 05, 2026

BBC Sport looks at some of the most iconic moments from the career of Cristiano Ronaldo as he retires from international football.

Former F1 champion Jones dies aged 80

Former F1 champion Jones dies aged 80

November 05, 2026

Alan Jones, the last Australian and first Williams driver to win the Formula 1 world title, dies at the age of 80.

Kane signs new Bayern contract

Kane signs new Bayern contract

November 05, 2026

England captain Harry Kane signs a new deal with Bayern Munich that runs until 2029.

LIV to wind down after backers withdraw support

LIV to wind down after backers withdraw support

November 05, 2026

LIV Golf is set to announce on Thursday it will wind down after a financing firm retracted its support.

Wales opt for centre power pair against Japan

Wales opt for centre power pair against Japan

November 05, 2026

Wales head coach Steve Tandy has selected Max Llewellyn alongside Eddie James in midfield to face Japan in the Nations Championship on Saturday.