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- Drop-off charges at UK airports to be reviewed after sharp increase
[1 hours old]: Confirming the review, the government said it was "vital to ensure travel remains accessible and that passengers are treated fairly".

- Container ship hit by projectile sinks in Strait of Hormuz, Singapore says
[4 hours old]: All 21 sailors on the Singapore-flagged GFS Pride were evacuated safely after it was hit by an projectile on Tuesday, maritime authorities say.

- Kenya confirms second Ebola case - a relative of the first victim
[2 hours old]: It follows the death last week of a man who had arrived in Kenya after travelling from DR Congo.

. Unravel the secrets of a priceless piece of British history
[830 hours old]: As the Bayeux Tapestry travels to the UK for the first time in 950 years, historians and experts unravel its secrets

. BA flight forced to turn back over cracked window
[31 hours old]: British Airways said the plane landed safely at Gatwick and passengers were due to resume their journey.

. Publicly owned rail is popular. But is it making the trains run on time?
[44 hours old]: Meeting travellers' expectations could be challenging, experts warn.

. How oil-rich Alberta's economy might fare if it broke away from Canada
[164 hours old]: Albertans vote this month on staying in Canada or moving ahead to a binding independence referendum.

. Aviation faces hotter, stormier skies – and passengers might have to accept more disruption
[932 hours old]: Are people going to have to increasingly accept more delays and diversions as the effects of climate change intensify?

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and in other news ...

- Russell Brand was a 'sexual predator', prosecution alleges as rape trial begins
[1 hours old]: The actor and comedian has pleaded not guilty to three counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault and one of indecent assault.

- Starlink restrictions in Ukraine war linked to political situation, Zelensky aide says
[6 hours old]: Elon Musk's system allows Kyiv to protect Ukrainian skies and effectively guide drones to Russian targets.



* We are behind you and that will not change, PM tells Zelensky
[0 hours old]: The Ukrainian president visited London in an effort to bolster support among European allies following a row with Donald Trump.

- Sally Rooney books withdrawn in UK over Palestine Action support
[2 hours old]: The Irish writer is best known for novels such as Normal People, Intermezzo and Conversations With Friends.

- Family pays tribute to 'warm and engaging' man killed in tiger attack
[6 hours old]: William Chapman was attacked by the tiger after he entered its pen at Yorkshire Wildlife Park.

- What we know about the Pope's lung cancer diagnosis
[7 hours old]: The Pope is recovering in hospital after a successful surgery to remove part of his right lung.

- US inflation rises more than expected - here's what is happening with prices
[4 hours old]: The pace of price rises increased to 3.7% in the year to September, driving by higher motor fuel costs.

- Netflix to shed 1,000 jobs in steepest cuts since 2022
[2 hours old]: The cuts equate to around 6% of the streaming giant's total workforce worldwide.

- Australia's first-ever Michelin stars go to 11 restaurants in one state
[6 hours old]: All of the spots are in South Australia, reportedly because the state government paid for incognito inspectors to visit.

- 'I applied for 200 jobs' - How 'spray and pray' AI job applications can backfire
[11 hours old]: Graduates are increasingly using AI to misrepresent themselves in job applications, research suggests. But some say their peer group has no choice.

- One stolen every four minutes - inside the police battle against vehicle thieves
[14 hours old]: Officers tell the BBC they are overstretched and struggling to keep up with sophisticated criminals.

- Toilet paper and secret recorders: What we know about the arrest of the Saudi OpenAI engineer
[3 hours old]: Abdulrahman Alfozan had worked for the AI giant for more than a year before he was arrested by the FBI.

- Pope's cancer diagnosis leaves Catholics questioning what comes next
[7 hours old]: With few details so far, it is unclear what might need to change for a Pope who has been focused on stability.

- Faisal Islam: What surprise praise for UK economy tells us about the Budget
[8 hours old]: On three occasions in the past 24 hours, top IMF officials have praised UK plans to reduce its annual levels of borrowing.

- Shipwreck thought to be 4,700 years old found off coast of Turkey
[14 hours old]: Archaeologists say the wreck is up to 4,700 years old, dating to the Early Bronze Age.

- I do not have confidence UK is safe from Russian threats, says Swinney
[2 hours old]: The first minister speaks to BBC Scotland News ahead of the SNP's annual conference in Aberdeen.

* Swimmer Archie Goodburn thanks prime minister as brain cancer review announced
[0 hours old]: The Scottish athlete, who has inoperable brain tumours, previously made a tearful plea for more investment in brain cancer research on BBC Breakfast.

- Civil servant faked illness with make-up to juggle five jobs, court hears
[7 hours old]: Kashim Chowdhury is accused of fraudulently juggling multiple government jobs while working from home.

- Burnham rules out coalition with Greens after 'Zionism is racism' motion
[3 hours old]: Andy Burnham condemns the motion approved by Green Party members and says his party would "have nothing to do with it".

- Burnham had two hospitality dinners with Man City chairman, deleted records show
[6 hours old]: The prime minister has been under growing pressure since the club was found guilty of Premier League rule breaches.

- Wilcox the target again in another damaging Man Utd fallout
[4 hours old]: Lisandro Martinez's explosive comments after Manchester United's Champions League defeat by Atletico Madrid turn the spotlight back on director of football Jason Wilcox.

- Fifa to offer extra £2.6bn for football development
[3 hours old]: Fifa is set to propose a .4bn increase in the amount of money it hands out for football development across the world.

- Millwall's Neil criticised over racial abuse stoppage comments
[2 hours old]: Anti-racism campaign group Kick It Out calls on managers to "set the tone" after Millwall boss Alex Neil criticises halting a game following an accusation of abuse.

- Cokayne back as England face Canada threat in Toronto
[2 hours old]: England welcome back the experience of Amy Cokayne at hooker as their 41-match unbeaten run comes under serious threat away to Canada.

- Driving test waits fall to two-year low - but still average 20 weeks
[5 hours old]: Learner drivers in September had to wait an average of 19.7 weeks, or around five months, for a practical test.

- Wayfair among firms fined millions for misleading sales tactics
[7 hours old]: The Competition and Markets Authority has fined Wayfair, Appliances Direct, and Gold's Gym £6m in total.

- Hundreds of Royal Mail staff quitting each week under new efficiency plans
[12 hours old]: The CWU says more posties are leaving since a new delivery system was brought in that it claims is not working in hundreds of offices.

- Not building third runway would be 'huge missed opportunity', warns Heathrow boss
[14 hours old]: Thomas Woldbye tells the Today progamme it would be "good to know" the government's position on the project, after comments made by the prime minister.

- 'It's rough out here': Americans struggle with rising inflation
[3 hours old]: US inflation continues to rise, and this month the jump was above forecasts. Here's how some are surviving.

- Job cuts could fund diesel price drop says deputy
[8 hours old]: With the ongoing war in the Middle East increasing prices, one deputy is ask for duty to be frozen.

- 'It's definitely tight trying to budget on maternity leave'
[9 hours old]: An estimated 47,500 people in Sheffield are unable to make ends meet and pay their bills.

- Heating oil users facing fuel or food winter choice
[14 hours old]: It comes as ministers say they will tighten up rules on heating oil and promote competition.

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. Why the lonely in China are hiring 'temporary children'
[21 hours old]: A new industry being dubbed the “loneliness economy” has emerged in China, with people hiring themselves out as companions to help the elderly.

. Pictured: Winning entries for Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026
[20 hours old]: Striking images including an urban coyote and an elephant carrying a dead calf are among this year's winners.

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. How long will humans be needed for translation?
[20 hours old]: AI dominates the translation business, but for high-stakes work, humans are still needed.

. Bank of America hit with .2bn fine for money laundering failings
[17 hours old]: The bank inadequately flagged transactions linked to potential Chinese money laundering networks, the Treasury said.

. Bumble bought for .3bn in 'bet on the future of humanity'
[27 hours old]: The dating app which recently ditched its "women-first" chat rule has been bought by an investment firm.

. Saudi employee charged with planting recording device in OpenAI office
[21 hours old]: Prosecutors say the device, wrapped in toilet paper, was found inserted in a USB port on the back of a TV in an executive conference room.

. Three things we've learnt about the UK economy from the IMF
[31 hours old]: The influential economics body has upgraded its UK growth forecast for this year, but risks remain.

. Poundland in rescue talks as owners seek buyer
[31 hours old]: The leadership team is attempting a buyout, but a union has warned the retailer could fall into administration instead.

. Heating oil customers face tough winter despite shake-up promise
[44 hours old]: Heating oil customers facing soaring bills are promised better regulation of the sector by the government.

. UK growth forecast upgraded but higher energy prices to hit economy next year
[34 hours old]: The prediction from the IMF comes as final preparations are being made for the first Budget under Prime Minister Andy Burnham.

. The Sabrina Carpenter clip that helped a 22-year-old make £120,000 a year
[28 hours old]: Social media "clippers" make short, vertical videos that appear on the likes of Instagram and TikTok.

. Phase Eight and Hobbs owner hit by cyber-attack, as H&M probes separate hack claim
[34 hours old]: TFG London has apologised to customers for disruption after it identified a "cybersecurity incident" on Sunday.

. How to avoid getting stung if you miss credit card payments
[58 hours old]: People are increasingly falling behind on credit card repayments, so here's the best way to get debt advice.

. Healey faces £35bn Budget challenge to meet spending pledges, says think tank
[58 hours old]: The Institute for Fiscal Studies says the government will need a "top-up" of billions of pounds if it wants to meet its spending plans.

. Fridges in French supermarkets hit by cyber attack
[49 hours old]: Hundreds of stores were targeted by the overnight hack, which spoiled fresh and frozen food estimated to be worth millions of euros.

. AI minister warns 'likely' UK's cyber defences will be breached
[52 hours old]: Kanishka Narayan said the government will use advanced AI to strengthen the UK against cyber attacks.

. Why are more roofs not made of solar tiles?
[140 hours old]: Solar tiles were touted as an attractive alternative to solar panels - why have they not taken off?

. Rainmakers: The drones used to seed clouds
[180 hours old]: Cloud seeding is gaining attention as countries look to boost rainfall - will drones help?

. The AI telling farmers when to harvest
[332 hours old]: Will farmers want AI tools to help judge when to pick fruit, or is their own intuition enough?

. The start-ups hoping to return battery making to the US
[356 hours old]: Batteries based on sodium-ion technology could be made in the US with locally sourced materials.

. X-planes: Are they needed in the new era of drones?
[476 hours old]: Where do America's X-plane projects fit in an era of cheap drones?

. How the oil capital of the US welcomed a solar power boom
[500 hours old]: Texas is now the country's biggest producer of solar-farmed electricity.

. Spain battles climate change on several fronts
[538 hours old]: A summer of wildfires and heatwaves underlines the threats to the country's economy.

. The virtual worlds where robots are trained
[644 hours old]: Training systems that allow robots to negotiate the real world are getting more sophisticated.

. Would you buy branded clothing from your favourite tech firm?
[668 hours old]: Nvidia, OpenAI and Anthropic are all now selling their own limited edition fashion lines.

. My hometown shows that high streets have to change or die
[404 hours old]: Aberdeen is launching an ambitious bid to revive its struggling centre. Could it offer lessons for other high streets?

. Europe's car makers are in crisis. Will the threat of war rescue them?
[467 hours old]: Auto executives across Europe hope rearmament can help them flex their industrial muscles once more.

. Why the UK is dithering over what to do about e-scooters
[2011 hours old]: Why is it taking so long for the government to regulate them, and what are the consequences of delay?

. Why Gen Z are planning for life without a state pension
[2540 hours old]: Many younger people do not believe the state pension will exist when they are older

. NI company in talks to save Poundland from administration
[27 hours old]: Poundland says Martin Property Group from Londonderry is the management team's "preferred partner"

. What are your rights on auto-renew subscriptions?
[50 hours old]: Martin has advice for listeners caught out by auto-renewing subscriptions, explaining what rights consumers have and whether there's a way to challenge the renewal or cancel.

. Money Box
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. Why are there so many sports subscriptions?
[129 hours old]: Pete Oliver of DAZN explains why the is a growing number of sports subscriptions and why they are getting more expensive.