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UK economy grew at fastest rate for more than two years in three months to September - follow live to see what it means for you bbc.in/3WH0xNl
UK economy grew by 0.7% in third quarter, the fastest rate for two years - follow live

UK economy grew by 0.7% in third quarter, the fastest rate for two years - follow live

GDP is used to measure the size and health of the economy - with the data released today covering the three months to September.

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Nvidia shares plunge as US tech giant's board reportedly weighs ousting CEO Jensen Huang - follow live bbc.in/48KurmC
Nvidia's shares plunge as US tech giant's board reportedly weighs ousting CEO Jensen Huang - follow...

Nvidia's shares plunge as US tech giant's board reportedly weighs ousting CEO Jensen Huang - follow...

Board members are set to meet after US media reported that Huang allegedly had a second affair with an executive at his tech company.

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Democrat Scott Colom wins Senate race in Mississippi, delivering another surprise victory for party in US midterms bbc.in/4kc3VJY
Democrat Scott Colom seals surprise win in Mississippi Senate race

Democrat Scott Colom seals surprise win in Mississippi Senate race

It marks a shock victory for the party in a deeply conservative state that has elected Republicans for decades.

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Republican congressman's effort to impeach US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth fails, for now bbc.in/4iAsuir
Live updates: Pete Hegseth defends record after Republican begins impeachment effort

Live updates: Pete Hegseth defends record after Republican begins impeachment effort

Congressman Thomas Massie says the defence secretary violated the constitution by not seeking approval for the Iran war - the defence secretary calls the impeachment attempt a "farce".

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Meghan's father Thomas Markle detained for allegedly removing ankle monitor, US justice department says bbc.in/4sRQUaB
Meghan's father Thomas Markle detained for allegedly cutting off ankle monitor, officials say

Meghan's father Thomas Markle detained for allegedly cutting off ankle monitor, officials say

The 82-year-old was placed under house detention in Florida last week after being charged over possession of child sex abuse material.

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UK counter-terror police arrest US Army member in espionage investigation linked to Russia bbc.in/3Wm0JBH
Member of US Army arrested by UK counter-terror police

Member of US Army arrested by UK counter-terror police

The 41-year-old was arrested on suspicion of offences under the National Security Act near Gloucester.

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US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth calls move to impeach him "sabotage" in defiant news conference Follow live bbc.in/48K17wr
Pete Hegseth holds news conference after Republican begins impeachment effort - follow live

Pete Hegseth holds news conference after Republican begins impeachment effort - follow live

Congressman Thomas Massie says Pete Hegseth violated the constitution by not seeking approval for the Iran war - the defence secretary says he is "not worried" about the impeachment attempt.

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David Walliams named as celebrity who tried to block publication of sexual misconduct allegations bbc.in/3WxYMC8
David Walliams named as celebrity who tried to block publication of sexual misconduct allegations

David Walliams named as celebrity who tried to block publication of sexual misconduct allegations

ITV News and the Guardian have reported allegations that the comedian and author preyed on teenage girls and young women. He has denied all allegations.

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Trump says FBI is investigating Nvidia CEO's affair with alleged Chinese spy bbc.in/4j7WSAQ
Trump says FBI investigating Nvidia boss's affair with alleged Chinese spy

Trump says FBI investigating Nvidia boss's affair with alleged Chinese spy

The US president said the FBI is now investigating the affair. He said he spoke with Jensen Huang and asked him about the affair.

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Author M John Harrison wins Booker Prize 2026, becoming oldest recipient of award aged 81 bbc.in/4kBfOsY
Author M John Harrison wins Booker Prize 2026, becoming oldest ever winner aged 81

Author M John Harrison wins Booker Prize 2026, becoming oldest ever winner aged 81

The judges praise Harrison’s The End of Everything for its “extraordinary expert writing and also huge ambition”.

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France accuses Iran of being behind cyber-attacks that affected supermarket fridges and freezers bbc.in/4et2Nhf
France accuses Iran of supermarket fridge hacking

France accuses Iran of supermarket fridge hacking

France accuses Iran of supermarket fridge hacking

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UK civil servant found guilty of fraud after secretly holding up to five government jobs at the same time bbc.in/4k6RrTY
Civil servant who juggled five jobs found guilty of fraud

Civil servant who juggled five jobs found guilty of fraud

Kashim Chowdhury had secretly held multiple public sector jobs on full-time salaries.

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Russell Brand sentenced to 10 years and six months in prison - follow live bbc.in/4sQCkA3
Russell Brand sentencing for rape and sexual assault: Follow live

Russell Brand sentencing for rape and sexual assault: Follow live

The presenter and actor, 51, was found guilty on Thursday of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault.

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Watch live as judge sentences Russell Brand for rape and sexual assault bbc.in/4iK73u0
Russell Brand sentencing for rape and sexual assault: Follow live

Russell Brand sentencing for rape and sexual assault: Follow live

The presenter and actor, 51, was found guilty on Thursday of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault, and has been told to expect jail.

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Russell Brand is a "sexual predator who has no remorse", victim tells sentencing hearing - follow live bbc.in/4kzScoA
Russell Brand sentencing for rape and sexual assault: Follow live

Russell Brand sentencing for rape and sexual assault: Follow live

The presenter and actor, 51, was found guilty on Thursday of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault after a trial that began in early October.

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A gunman suspected of killing six people in Krakow has died in hospital, Polish police say bbc.in/4itAf9T
Krakow shooting suspect has died in hospital, police say

Krakow shooting suspect has died in hospital, police say

Krakow shooting suspect has died in hospital, police say

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At least four dead and 88 injured after two trains collide in Egypt, authorities say bbc.in/4BOyHyT
At least four killed and dozens injured in train collision near Giza in Egypt, health ministry says

At least four killed and dozens injured in train collision near Giza in Egypt, health ministry says

The health minister says several carriages in the passenger train have overturned and dozens of ambulances are responding.

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Five killed and around a dozen injured in shooting in Krakow's main square, Polish police say Follow updates bbc.in/4BGsQvk
Five killed in Krakow shooting, police say

Five killed in Krakow shooting, police say

In a post on social media, Polish PM Donald Tusk calls the incident "tragic" and says he is being kept updated.

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US President Donald Trump names Stephen Miller as new White House chief of staff after Republicans suffer heavy midterm losses bbc.in/3X9ljVY
Trump names Stephen Miller as new chief of staff, replacing Susie Wiles

Trump names Stephen Miller as new chief of staff, replacing Susie Wiles

Miller, who moves into the new role on Monday, has been a close political ally of Trump's.

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Meghan's father Thomas Markle arrested over alleged possession of child sex abuse material, sources tell CBS News bbc.in/4sIayWm
Meghan's father Thomas Markle arrested over allegations he possessed child sex abuse material

Meghan's father Thomas Markle arrested over allegations he possessed child sex abuse material

Three sources familiar with the matter tell CBS News the 82-year-old has been arrested - he has previously denied the allegations.

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