Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin retains his seat in Irish election

The Fianna Fáil leader is elected as exit polls suggest a close contest between the three major parties.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/Jln2Rpk

Verstappen takes first pole since June in Qatar

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen snatches pole position from Mercedes’ George Russell in the final seconds of qualifying at the Qatar Grand Prix.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/4ebopCH

MPs Vote in Favour of Assisted Dying

The bill will now face more scrutiny before it can become law.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/4DpkMVb

Inside the £4m mansion Jurgen Klopp called home

Take a peak behind the doors of the football manager's sumptuous former home, now for sale at £4.25m.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/Pw4ruv6

Rupert Grint to pay £1.8m after losing tax battle

The former Harry Potter star is ordered to pay the sum after losing a tax appeal.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/rGeuacK

MPs back bill to allow assisted dying after emotional debate

In the first Commons vote on the issue in nearly a decade, MPs support the assisted dying bill by 330 to 275.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/ljazh0U

Starmer's Migration Mission

Adam, Chris, Alex and Nick look back on the week

from BBC News https://ift.tt/YnQly8z

Romania orders election recount after TikTok bias claims

TikTok denies it gave preferential treatment to any candidate in Romania's presidential election.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/KEI56al

US regulator says AI scanner 'deceived' users after BBC story

In a proposed settlement, Evolv Technology will be banned from making certain claims about its products.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/AaSvVck

England punish sloppy South Africa to seal T20 series

England equal their third-highest score in women's T20 internationals to cruise to victory against South Africa and seal the three-match series with a game to spare.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/6Flrw75

Newscast

And, Government promises overhaul of job market.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/ds7t45g

Netanyahu: We will respond forcefully to ceasefire violations

The conflict has been Lebanon's deadliest in decades, killing more than 3,800 people since last year.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/WulABq8

Watch: Netanyahu explains why Israel agreed ceasefire deal

His announcement comes after more than a year of conflict between Israeli and Hezbollah forces.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/JWVdlh2

Salah selfish for contract comments - Carragher

Mohamed Salah is "selfish" for publicly expressing his disappointment at Liverpool's failure to offer him a new contract, says former Reds defender Jamie Carragher.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/SU9BjPl

More rain forecast after Storm Bert hits UK

At least five people died as the storm brought heavy rain, wind and snow over the weekend.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/yFqhJk4

5 Live Sport

Alistair Bruce-Ball and guests with reaction and debate on the weekend's football.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/pMRr3Qu

Match of the Day 2

Highlights of Southampton v Liverpool and Ipswich v Manchester United.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/blNT3hG

'Don't drink the spirits': Laos backpackers avoid shots after suspected poisonings

The deaths of six tourists sent shock waves through the backpacker scene in Vang Vieng.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/LDW4x1n

Wicked opening set to be biggest for Broadway film

Wicked is also expected to have the top-grossing opening weekend in UK and Ireland of 2024.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/nezVtCj

Storm Bert floods 'absolutely devastating', says Welsh FM

Heavy rain is moving across Wales into parts of England, as widespread flood warnings remain in place.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/dxwXghi

Irish justice minister praises 'bravery' of woman in Conor McGregor rape case

Justice Minister Helen McEntee said Nikita Hand had shown "there is light at the end of the tunnel".

from BBC News https://ift.tt/0d8TwuL

Why 'extra special' Nwaneri has to remain patient

Ethan Nwaneri is the second-youngest player to score a Premier League goal for Arsenal, behind only Cesc Fabregas - but Mikel Arteta explains why he must stay patient.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/c1r70ZL

Dominant Springboks inflict 12th Wales loss in row

Wales slump to a 12th loss in a row as the Springboks end their season on high.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/DskXSjQ

Backlog of prisoners needing tags 'back to normal level' - minister

Probation officers had told the BBC offenders were recalled to prison as tag fitters were not available.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/N8brznV

Jailed cancer charity thief ordered to pay back rest of £95,000 she defrauded

Lindsay MacCallum was jailed for defrauding two charities of over £95,000 while working for them.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/cfrkPiT

COP29 overruns as poor countries seethe over climate cash

Developing nations said a new cash offer from rich nations showed "contempt for our vulnerable people".

from BBC News https://ift.tt/Dzuskj1

Recall of contraceptive pill in South Africa after packaging mix-up

A faulty batch of Yaz Plus means some packs contain only four active pills rendering them ineffective.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/zS0MnkD

Watch: The TikTokers filming destroyed homes in Beirut

In Beirut, two TikTokers are filming the damage caused by Israeli air strikes for families who have fled.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/HN8fhg6

Rust premieres at low-key film festival three years after shooting

The movie’s star Alec Baldwin was not invited and did not attend the screening.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/I1sSZzw

Listen: 5 LIve Tennis - Gracias, Rafa

As Rafael Nadal retires from tennis, 5 Live Sport takes a look back at his career.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/JveZXWr

Listen: Farmer v Starmer

And, Ukraine uses US long range missiles inside Russian territory for first time.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/I4GRHJ0

Prince Harry jokes in tattoo sketch for Invictus

Prince Harry has appeared in a comedy sketch about getting a tattoo, as he promotes his Invictus Games.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZR5HXY8

'A coding Mozart': Boy, 7, gets job offer from Russian IT firm

The software company's boss said Sergey, who teaches coding in online videos, was 'a kind of Mozart'

from BBC News https://ift.tt/d3zngvD

Keep protesting, says Navalny's widow at Berlin march

The march was led by Yulia Navalnaya, widow of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who died in February.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/tciJgVa

Megaport opens up Latin America to Chinese trade as US looks on

A new China-backed megaport in Peru may create whole new trade routes that will bypass North America entirely.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/hYxIEk9

Why mortgage costs are rising despite interest rate cut

Lenders have been raising the cost of fixed-rate deals creating a headache for buyers and those remortgaging.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/8ycoiBu

Tyson vs Paul fans 'furious' at Netflix problems

The streaming giant's first foray into live boxing was beset with technical glitches.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/v1bunXc

Returning Raducanu puts Britain in charge of BJK Cup tie

Emma Raducanu wins on her return from injury to give Great Britain the best possible start in their bid for a first Billie Jean King Cup title.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/94xQWDL

Raducanu feeling fit as GB launch BJK Cup challenge

Emma Raducanu is expected to play for Great Britain in their Billie Jean King Cup tie against Germany on Friday.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/gQIfvUK

Girl who died after leaving police vehicle on M5 named

Tamzin Hall, 17, was hit by a car after leaving a police vehicle she was being transported in.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/Jcrg3Bd

Folic acid added to flour to lessen birth defects

Fortifying bread and flour will help reduce neural tube defects, such as spina bifida.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/AqoDzOi

George says England have 'evolved' since World Cup

Captain Jamie George says England have "evolved" from the side beaten by South Africa in the World Cup semi-finals last year.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/qT8XsxN

Women jailed over sadistic monkey torture videos

The judge describes Holly Le Gresley and Adriana Orme's actions as "abhorrent and sadistic".

from BBC News https://ift.tt/muZdYOB

French headteacher describes spiral of events that led to teacher's beheading

Audrey F tells a court how a 13-year-old student's lie to her parents led to Samuel Paty's murder.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZUk6DRO

IOC needs to protect 'female sport', says Lord Coe

The IOC needs to improve rules on transgender athletes to protect "female sport", says World Athletics president Lord Coe.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/k3ByLzO

Khalife could have 'endangered Zaghari-Ratcliffe'

Daniel Khalife told jurors at his trial that he cannot remember the document in question.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/VtnThPQ

Why Tesla, crypto and prisons are Trump trade winners

As the dust settles on a post-election stock market rally, some firms have already gained.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZrRWpFd

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby resigns over Church abuse scandal

His resignation comes after a damning report into a prolific child abuser associated with the Church.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/AIch6M1

When horror hits China, the first instinct is shut it down

Chinese society is reeling from a series of deadly attacks. The reaction from authorities is often suppression.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/9pXYWGI

Rogers called into England squad as eight pull out

Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers is called up to England's squad for November’s Nations League internationals after eight players withdraw through injury.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/WMt10fJ

Watch the Monday Night Club on BBC iPlayer

Mark Chapman and guests debate the weekend's football.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/DlWEoA7

Rita Ora in emotional tribute to Liam Payne at MTV Awards

The singer and ceremony host remembers the One Direction star as "one of the kindest people I knew".

from BBC News https://ift.tt/Rx7bFG8

Why luxury cheese is being targeted by black market criminals

How cheese has become so valuable that it's being stolen to order

from BBC News https://ift.tt/n4GzSDB

Fortnum & Mason party snub was hurtful, Paralympian says

The London high-end grocer has apologised over failure to host Paralympic athletes alongside Team GB Olympians at event

from BBC News https://ift.tt/gNprSZ2

Record-breaking runner stars in New York Marathon

Lloyd Martin, who has Down's syndrome, runs the New York Marathon after a record-breaking London run.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/ur9WwBZ

Lammy dismisses past criticism of Trump as 'old news'

The foreign secretary previously called Trump a "tyrant" and "xenophobic" when he was a backbench MP.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/75pBlzs

Trump tariffs could cost UK £22bn of exports

The UK could face a £22bn hit to its exports if Donald Trump carries out his tariff threats, researchers say.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/xQmJFfY

Climate talks to open in shadow of Trump victory

Leaders heading to the annual UN climate talks have a lot of other distractions to contend with

from BBC News https://ift.tt/GcBAOtg

Watchdog to review police handling of Al Fayed abuse claims

The Independent Office for Police Conduct will review two cases the Met Police investigated.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/KNaJz67

Support for Ukraine 'iron-clad', PM tells Zelensky

The leaders met at a European summit in Hungary amid fears President-elect Trump might curb aid to Ukraine.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/FxSqQuT

US cuts interest rates as Trump election raises uncertainty

Donald Trump's plans for tax cuts and tariffs raise questions about much further the Fed might cut.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/6fFSd2V

Mings mistake biggest I ever witnessed, says Emery

Tyrone Mings became the first Englishman to concede a penalty on his Champions League debut in bizarre fashion as Aston Villa lost to Brugge.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/53APMnx

Benn's provisional doping suspension lifted

Conor Benn's provisional suspension is lifted after a two-year battle with UK Anti-Doping (Ukad) and the British Boxing Board of Control (BBBofC).

from BBC News https://ift.tt/O4vVgiq

William takes on illegal wildlife trade in Cape Town speech

Prince William warns that wildlife crime has "ripple effects" that are "profound for us all".

from BBC News https://ift.tt/wPy8npR

Iran says German-Iranian died before execution was reported

The judiciary contradicts state media reports from 28 October that Jamshid Sharmahd was put to death.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/SFEsuT7

Watch: Oxford Street Christmas lights switched on

The famous shopping street becomes the first major London display to switch on for Christmas.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/wJ0gKm8

Modi condemns violence after Canada temple incident

Three people have been arrested and charged over an incident at a Hindu temple near Toronto.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/8NwquWp

Royal estates 'receive millions from public bodies and charities'

The private estates of King Charles and Prince William have received millions of pounds from contracts with taxpayer-funded bodies, according to a new documentary.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/FW30BHw

Queen Camilla warns of 'terrifying' domestic violence

The Queen talks to survivors of domestic violence in a forthcoming TV documentary.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/tMNGaXe

Royal estates 'receive millions from public bodies and charities'

The private estates of King Charles and Prince William have received millions of pounds from contracts with taxpayer-funded bodies, according to a new documentary.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/E1HWqA9

Hoax Dublin Halloween parade listing a 'mistake', says website

The owner of a Pakistan-based website says the non-existent Halloween parade was "a mistake".

from BBC News https://ift.tt/VLiERth

Iran's supreme leader says enemies will receive 'crushing response'

The threat comes a week after Israel attacked Iran, raising fears that retaliation will escalate to war.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/4c3Wzu0

House left teetering on clifftop after rockfall

The property, on the Jurassic Coast, is now only 40ft (12m) from a 400ft (121m) drop over the edge.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/fYpiOwA