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Ryanair repays 'potentially oversize' bag charge

Catherine Warrilow says an airline worker feared her case might be hard to fit into a plane locker. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WC8LGRz

'Dick Dastardly' tactics - Hill criticises Verstappen

Red Bull's Max Verstappen accused of acting like Wacky Races villain Dick Dastardly by former world champion Damon Hill. from BBC News https://ift.tt/F4yGlnN

Liam Payne song postponed to 'let family mourn'

US singer Sam Pounds, who worked with Payne on the track Do No Wrong, says "it's not the time yet". from BBC News https://ift.tt/QHphXnF

'I'm not a one-issue voter, but this is huge': Abortion decided these women's votes

It is the first presidential election since the top court overturned Roe v Wade, which protected the nationwide right to an abortion. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PWIbqmf

Man's brain tumour shrinks by half in therapy trial

A doctor who designed a new radioactive treatment for glioblastoma says the result is "remarkable". from BBC News https://ift.tt/Oq6lubX

Bethell earns first England Test call-up for NZ tour

England call all-rounder Jacob Bethell into the Test squad for the first time for the series in New Zealand. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0du4FqT

'This is not right' - watch Ten Hag's last MOTD interview as Man Utd boss

Erik ten Hag says it is "unfair" and an "injustice" that West Ham were awarded a penalty by VAR in Manchester United's 2-1 loss at the London Stadium. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jO0TLlW

England aim to be ruthless in tough autumn Tests

England play the first of their four autumn internationals against New Zealand on Saturday, so how is the team shaping up and who are they playing? from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ibjok6G

Is ‘working people’ working for Labour?

Plus what to expect from the ‘bazooka’ Budget from BBC News https://ift.tt/kKvIQLM

Violence, racism and homophobia - the new BBC drama that will 'tear your heart apart'

The BBC drama, based on Bernardine Evaristo's novel, challenges assumptions about black LGBT people from the Windrush generation onwards from BBC News https://ift.tt/HVrUCfo

Pope, Stokes & bowlers - five talking points from Pakistan

England are exhilarating when they are good but infuriating when they are not. Stephan Shemilt tackles five questions after defeat in Pakistan. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GJ9UPsf

The man battling Nigeria’s 'witch-hunters'

How one man is trying to protect people accused of witchcraft from lynchings and abuse. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ms7vrNi

Small boat Channel crossings pass total for 2023

This year, 29,578 migrants have crossed the Channel in small boats compared to 29,437 in 2023. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EDjXQMh

Sutton's predictions v rapper & Man Utd fan Nemzzz

BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on rapper Nemzzz with his predictions for this weekend's Premier League fixtures. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WMKQ4aT

Starmer attempts to define 'working people' tax pledge ahead of Budget

Keir Starmer is under pressure to define his election tax promise ahead of next week's Budget. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TpGN0Zu

Smith and late wickets boost England against Pakistan

Jamie Smith’s fabulous 89 and a trio of late wickets gave England the upper hand on a breathless first day of the third and deciding Test against Pakistan in Rawalpindi. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KjcZy1w

The King's Balmoral estate lodges plans to become wedding venue

Ceremonies for up to 277 people could be staged on the estate which has been the Royal Family's holiday home since the 19th Century. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iBkxpr2

Dust tornado and lightning captured on camera in UAE

Drivers near the town of Sharjah stopped their cars to watch the spiralling spectacle. from BBC News https://ift.tt/e9psRWD

Streeting will vote against assisted dying law

The health secretary has told Labour MPs he can not back a change in the law because of the state of palliative care. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4qIveTk

Wakefield replace London in Super League for 2025

Wakefield Trinity will replace London Broncos in Super League for 2025 having been awarded Grade A status as part of a restructure of rugby league starting next season. from BBC News https://ift.tt/csqHdim

Pie 'n' mash needs to be protected, says Essex MP

Richard Holden says Cockney favourite should get the same status as Cornish Pasties and champagne. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CZbKORj

Van Dijk in talks with Liverpool about new deal

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk says he has opened talks with the club about extending his deal, which runs out at the end of the season. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3ePjpwi

M25 and M26 closures due to lorry fire

National Highways says diversions are likely to be in place until the road undergoes repairs. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LHJO0KP

NZ claim first Test victory in India for 36 years

Will Young and Rachin Ravindra guide New Zealand to an eight-wicket victory in Bengaluru - their first Test win in India since 1988. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HGXuyP2

Marchand beats Scott at World Cup event in Shanghai

France's Leon Marchand beats Great Britain's Duncan Scott to win the men's 200m individual medley at the short course World Cup event in Shanghai. from BBC News https://ift.tt/P8d4maA

Cox set to cover for Smith on New Zealand tour

Jordan Cox looks set to make his England Test debut on the tour of New Zealand, with Jamie Smith likely to miss part of the series for the birth of his first child. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rBXw0om

'Hole in the ground' nuclear bunker to go under the hammer

"Quirky" buyer is sought for the nuclear bunker under a field, which has no running water or toilet. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hqLkyOb

Alleged Bitcoin hacker searched 'signs the FBI is after you'

A man from Georgia is alleged to be part of a group which hacked the US regulator's X account. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oKkbeVl

King lands in Sydney on historic tour of Australia

The visit to Australia is the biggest international trip by the King since his cancer diagnosis. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7nJrahm

Could conspiracy theories and AI impact the US election?

How disinformation and advanced technology might influence the 2024 vote from BBC News https://ift.tt/BW1S5My

Sara Sharif had dozens of injuries, court hears

Urfan Sharif, Beinash Batool, and Faisal Malik are accused of killing Sara Sharif in Woking, Surrey. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ec21Nt3

Boxer Williams retires after 'several concussions'

World title challenger Liam Williams, one of Wales’ best boxers of the past two decades says he has retired from the sport after receiving "several concussions". from BBC News https://ift.tt/U04h9H6

America and... the war in Ukraine

Could the US election result threaten support for Kyiv? from BBC News https://ift.tt/bBGYLVe

Girl with autism faces 'frustrating' year-long wait for tooth removal

Maisie's father says his daughter's toothache is putting her off food and taking her out of school. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PLASNn2

'A camp riddled with chaos & confusion - England need clarity'

England's latest international camp has been riddled with confusion on the pitch and off it, as Phil McNulty looks at what comes next for Lee Carsley and the Football Association. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ptKBfux

'Standout' Doak lights up Scotland gloom

Teenage winger Ben Doak earns praise from head coach Steve Clarke and pundits after his first Scotland start in the loss to Croatia. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2Wdones

Iceland opening shows Wales are on track - Moore

Wales striker Kieffer Moore believes the first half against Iceland showed everything they are trying to achieve under new boss Craig Bellamy. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KtCw053

Hurricane Milton: Destruction, politics, and misinformation

Devastating storms in the south-eastern US are hijacking the election narrative from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZCGctQ5

Are we in a golden era of artist collabs?

Charli XCX's new album features Ariana Grande, Lorde and The 1975 - so why are collabs appealing to artists? from BBC News https://ift.tt/rWRCTvK

Three weeks that changed life in Lebanon

Israeli air strikes have forced more than 1.2 million Lebanese to flee their homes from BBC News https://ift.tt/lRHeCrn

The path to peace in the Middle East

After a year of turmoil in the Middle East what is the path to peace? from BBC News https://ift.tt/ICjr7EW

The path to peace in the Middle East

After a year of turmoil in the Middle East what is the path to peace? from BBC News https://ift.tt/tkMvIUP

Couple in their 70s named after their bodies found with rifle

A couple whose bodies were found in their home along with a rifle and a dead dog are named. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tQhia9z

Runner dies after Cardiff Half Marathon

Organisers say the person was treated at the finish line before being taken to hospital. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3iBvwbM

Nobel Prize goes to microRNA researchers

US scientists Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun helped explain how genes work inside the human body. from BBC News https://ift.tt/V51tyqK

Original Doctor Who star ponders 'emotional' return

Carole Ann Ford is the last surviving original cast member of the first Doctor Who series. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XzNOS8U

Passenger who got on 'wrong plane' arrested

A flight was delayed at Manchester Airport after a man "incorrectly" boarded it, EasyJet says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MySBs4K

Stunt rider's job mystery solved 48 years later

The Post Office returns a letter discovered 48 years after Tizi Hodson applied for her dream job. from BBC News https://ift.tt/b1BvV7k

Marathon runner secures world record after completing global challenge

Andy Tomlinson took 938 days to complete the six World Marathon Majors - Berlin, New York City, Boston, Chicago, Tokyo and London from BBC News https://ift.tt/iYDHp0G

Lebanon hospitals close as Israeli strikes hit health facilities

The World Health Organisation says at least 37 facilities have shut and dozens of medical staff have died. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9HhI71C

Andrew 'Freddie' Flintoff to present Bullseye reboot

The former cricket star will host a Christmas special of the ITV game show which first aired in 1981. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3Cc7ZuS

France-bound cruise still waiting to say 'au revoir' to Belfast

Villa Vie Residences' Odyssey set sail on Monday but it has yet to leave Northern Ireland waters. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NRKZxUd

Horse who led Queen's coffin given ‘OBE for animals'

Military horse Yogi is said to have provided "unique emotional support" to his riders throughout his career. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Uj8bf37

'My new heart was so loud it stopped me sleeping'

Mehreen Ahmed, from Lincolnshire, completed the Great North Run just a year after her operation. from BBC News https://ift.tt/epI4bz0

Tropical moths travel 4,500 miles in woman's bag

The moths, which were previously unknown to science, have been named Carmenta brachyclados. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3zfFMGt

TV and Broadway star Gavin Creel dies aged 48

Bette Midler and Hannah Waddingham pay tribute to the Broadway and West End star. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Q0UgJbc