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Watch: Moment mudslide tears through home in North Carolina

Footage shows a torrent of debris and dirt surging down a hill during Hurricane Helene. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wJ6fq03

Joyful welcome by stranded astronauts for SpaceX capsule crew

A capsule sent to bring back two astronauts stranded on the International Space Station has docked. from BBC News https://ift.tt/A4fSw1h

Why are we so obsessed with pumpkin spice?

The autumnal scent has become a billion-dollar industry, from pumpkin spice lattes, to candles and even dog treats. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lbK7v5o

'Heroes' save animals after land 'sacrificed' in floods

The owner of a smallholding believes her property was flooded because drainage pools for a nearby main road were not being properly managed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ls6h7PV

‘The worst moment the country has passed through': Fear on the streets of Beirut

Lebanon is a country that knows war - but for some Israel’s recent escalation already feels worse. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rwaBx0Y

Trump or Harris? In a crisis-hit world, diplomats resigned to either

Behind the scenes at the United Nations, insiders tell the BBC they don't see major change whoever wins the White House. from BBC News https://ift.tt/m7Q4U28

Al Fayed's son 'horrified' by sexual abuse allegations

Omar Al Fayed says the allegations have "thrown into question the loving memory I had of him". from BBC News https://ift.tt/2pn9WFT

Keir Starmer received more clothes worth £16,000

Downing Street says the way the donations were initially declared has been changed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eGYDEKI

'Send us a plane', Britons in Lebanon urge PM

More Britons in Lebanon tell the BBC about the increasingly desperate situation there as war looms. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ia6XZrw

Man arrested over rail terror message hack

A man who works for the company which provides some wi-fi services has been arrested. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZA8HpYt

Liverpool head to Brighton - EFL Cup fourth-round draw

Holders Liverpool travel to Brighton and Tottenham will host Manchester City in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Gy0U6CO

Are Israeli troops going into Lebanon?

And how is the UK responding? from BBC News https://ift.tt/KdjVh4t

UK to send hundreds of troops to Cyprus for possible Lebanon evacuation

Britain’s military has been preparing for months for the possibility of an emergency evacuation in Lebanon. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gkbXMBF

Brook's first ODI century keeps England in series

Captain Harry Brook hits a superb first one-day international century as England beat Australia in the third match to keep the series alive. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4wHsRQK

Rachel Reeves speaks to Newscast after conference speech

The chancellor speaks to Adam after her speech from BBC News https://ift.tt/O2ZEwS7

'Streetwise Arsenal show they are real deal amid Man City pain'

Streetwise Arsenal show they are the real deal despite being denied a famous win at Etihad Stadium, says chief football writer Phil McNulty. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lEv930S

Swearing punishment could speed up F1 exit - Verstappen

Max Verstappen says issues such as his punishment for swearing may "decide my future" and are "really tiring". from BBC News https://ift.tt/wMmB53q

Israel limits gatherings in north as attacks target Hezbollah

Israel says the move is needed because it expects the Iran-backed Lebanese group to escalate rocket attacks. from BBC News https://ift.tt/h4Eemsd

Amy Dowden 'so happy' after Strictly return following cancer treatment

Amy Dowden was told she was "home where you belong" after returning to the show after cancer treatment. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6hiYz5p

Father and son jailed over £1m National Trust fraud

Roger Bryant and his son James, from Barnstaple in Devon, were sentenced after a trial in Bristol. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2LW0PX9

Kamala Harris accepts CNN invitation for TV debate

Trump has yet to comment on the proposed rematch, but has said previously he wouldn't debate Harris again. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NaMRjcb

Secret Service admits 'complacency' before Trump rally shooting

The agency's director cites a failure to secure the building the shooter fired from among a litany of security breakdowns. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bnU0uvf

Why Kamala Harris is highlighting her gun ownership

The Democratic nominee for president has joked that anyone who breaks into her house is "getting shot". from BBC News https://ift.tt/AtHxIs5

Burglar stabbed in prison kitchen awarded £5m

Steven Wilson lives with "life-changing" injuries as a result of the attack, the High Court is told. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yfUmsTz

'That's how we want to play' - Brook happy with England's approach

Harry Brook says he is not concerned by England's batting failures in the first ODI against Australia, but former England skipper Sir Alastair Cook disagrees. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hfsdJKq

Best shots from Head's 'excellent' 154 as Australia win first ODI

Watch the best shots from Travis Head's unbeaten 154 as Australia beat England by seven wickets at Trent Bridge in the first ODI. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FIPEyZT

Union criticises 'censorship' after play cancelled

A play was cancelled, reportedly in a dispute over references to the Israel-Gaza war and trans rights. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qDKlehc

Springfield grapples with false pet-eating rumours - and real problems

Locals say they are facing serious issues with housing, jobs and harassment, even though pet-eating rumours are false. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Mfa7g35

Liverpool fan in Italy for match dies in crash

Philip Dooley, 51, died after he was hit by a vehicle in Bergamo, where he had gone to watch the team. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Qec6tIX

The Papers: 'Huw Edwards' shame' and 'reputation in tatters'

Monday's headlines are dominated by the sentencing of ex-BBC newsreader Huw Edwards. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7mXpMo8

Ros Atkins examines how Trump neared gun at golf course

The BBC's analysis editor looks at the route Trump was taking and where secret agents spotted a rifle. from BBC News https://ift.tt/J6rD5Ew

'Catastrophe' as deadly floods hit Central and Eastern Europe

Torrential rain from Storm Boris has swelled rivers across central and eastern Europe, with one person confirmed to have drowned in Poland. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YFCa5qe

'McLaren's constructors' lead a seismic development'

After starting the 2023 season with one of the slowest cars, McLaren celebrate a "huge milestone" by taking over a constructors' championship leaders. from BBC News https://ift.tt/C0ueOUq

Match of the Day

Highlights from a packed day of football, including Southampton v Manchester United. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JMDPf7p

'Honeymoon' over as Slot rues Liverpool 'setback'

"A setback" is how Arne Slot describes his first defeat as Liverpool manager, while pundit Chris Sutton declares "the honeymoon is over". from BBC News https://ift.tt/MqdOIL8

Government defends early release scheme after freed prisoner charged with sexual assault

Amari Ward, 31, is alleged to have sexually assaulted a woman on the same day he was released. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LokD7eX

'Biggest shock of the night' - GB's Dobson wins 400m

Watch Great Britain's Charlie Dobson pull off the "biggest shock of the night" as he wins the men's 400m final in 44.49 at the Diamond League meeting in Brussels. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EnM4oIH

Greens hit with £90,000 bill after discrimination case

The Green Party discriminated against Shahrar Ali during a row over his gender critical beliefs, a court ruled. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hIoEaq4

Harvey Weinstein indicted on new charges in New York

The indictment is currently sealed, but news outlets reported the charges were related to sex-crime allegations. from BBC News https://ift.tt/C8Fw07z

Red Arrows take dramatic flight over Niagara Falls

The RAF display team is helping celebrate the centenary of the Royal Canadian Air Force. from BBC News https://ift.tt/r0LIZ6t

UK government confirms £500m Tata Steel subsidy, as 2,500 jobs to go

Ministers say they have reached an "improved deal" to safeguard the future of Tata's Port Talbot plant. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EZIJ8fl

Grohl admits fathering child outside of marriage

The Foo Fighters frontman posted an announcement on his Instagram page but has turned off comments. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RflM9Ss

Ros Atkins on…what the polls say, and if we can trust them

BBC analysis editor Ros Atkins takes a look at the latest polling in the US election battleground states. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5KWv0uH

Grandmother who stole £70,000 from school jailed

Wendy Gill took the money from the school to help fund her partner's drug habit, a court hears. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3FPznCp

The Princess’s Video Message

Kate says she has completed chemotherapy treatment. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PnpWSxh

Kane set for 100th cap - the numbers behind his success

Captain Harry Kane will become just the 10th man to make 100 England appearances when the Three Lions face Finland in the Nations League at Wembley on Tuesday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0OAXePx

Weir retires from Great Britain competition

Six-time Paralympic champion David Weir retires from GB competition after finishing fifth in the marathon in Paris. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LaRmIDE

The Papers: 'Tax the rich to fund winter fuel', and Oasis go global

Sunday's headlines include the latest on cuts to winter fuel payments and Oasis taking their tour stateside. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ky62lNS

Vaughan Gething to stand down at next election

The ex-first minister has told members of Cardiff and Penarth Labour party he will not stand again. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PWtF9uy

‘The world was against us’ - artist Alison Lapper on the son she lost

The artist opens up about the death of her teenage son and why she will always be scrutinised. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OvZeAKX

Starmer's 'blame the Tories' strategy will not hold forever

The government’s message has focused on its challenging inheritance - but responsibility and blame will ultimately shift. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZQLsbhV

Space station timelapse captures stunning 'orbital sunrise' over Earth

The footage - captured by a Nasa astronaut - shows the skies brighten as the International Space Station passes over Europe. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rL4l9Bp

Strongest typhoon in a decade slams into 'China's Hawaii' with 140mph winds

About 400,000 in Hainan island evacuated to safe ground ahead of Yagi's arrival. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uB2nWVQ

Owner of OnlyFans paid $631m as subscriptions rise

Leonid Radvinsky's huge earnings were revealed in the online platform's latest accounts. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wNBQX5D

Trump says Musk could head 'government efficiency' force

In a speech at an economic club Thursday, the former president endorsed the Tesla boss's idea for a task force on government spending from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZBbPlL5

Michel Barnier's journey from Mr Brexit to French PM

France's new prime minister is best known even in his native France as the EU’s chief Brexit negotiator. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2iUuqEa

Kinghorn beats Debrunner to win first Paralympic gold

Sammi Kinghorn wins her first Paralympic gold medal in sensational fashion, taking victory in the T53 100m. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WD4dhuk

Paralympian's proposal after 'exiting the darkness'

Italian sprinter Alessandro Ossola says proposing to his girlfriend Arianna at the Paralympics is better than winning a medal. from BBC News https://ift.tt/z2HYEri

GB's Challis & Fiddes win swimming golds

Great Britain win two swimming gold medals in 15 scintillating minutes in the pool at Paris 2024 on Monday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GXRYDT0

Has ticket row taken the shine off Oasis reunion?

The Gallagher brothers received backlash after ticket prices shot up as fans waited in an online queue. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cxev5Ps

Oasis 'dynamic pricing' row prompts government probe

The culture secretary has called the selling of Oasis tickets at "vastly inflated" prices "depressing". from BBC News https://ift.tt/ahAViow

Striking images reveal depths of Titanic's slow decay

A new expedition finds that a large part of the railing at the ship's front has fallen away. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qZyR7pK

Woman charged with murder of six-year-old boy

A 41-year-old woman has been charged with the murder of a six-year-old boy. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OMbgax7