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Tributes to 'inspirational' Olympian Ciara Mageean after death at 34
2 November 2026 at 08:42
The former European 1500m champion had bowel cancer and died just three weeks after marrying her partner.
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Ryanair may freeze workers' pay and raise fares on higher fuel prices
2 November 2026 at 08:33
The airline says fuel prices may rise by €2bn in 2028 unless there is an end to the US-Israel war with Iran.
Australia omit star pace trio for England series
2 November 2026 at 08:07
Australia omit the star pace trio of Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc from their squads for the upcoming white-ball series against England.
China’s Message to Its Rivals: You Need What We Make
2 November 2026 at 05:00
It’s not just rare earths. China is making it harder for other countries to shed their dependence on its solar, drone and drugmaking technology.
Assembling a tunnel boring machine at a factory in China. Beijing recently moved to control the exports of dozens of technologies, including such machines.
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China’s Message to Its Rivals: You Need What We Make
2 November 2026 at 05:00
It’s not just rare earths. China is making it harder for other countries to shed their dependence on its solar, drone and drugmaking technology.
Assembling a tunnel boring machine at a factory in China. Beijing recently moved to control the exports of dozens of technologies, including such machines.
© CHINATOPIX, via Associated Press
Senator Chris Murphy expected to make full recovery after stroke
2 November 2026 at 04:53
The Connecticut Democrat had been campaigning around the country for Democrats on the ballot this midterm election.
How a Democrat in Michigan rocked the party days before the US midterms
2 November 2026 at 04:40
BBC's Nada Tawfik visited Detroit, Michigan where the party spat unfolded.
China state broadcaster pulls La Liga matches following Mbappé joke
2 November 2026 at 03:58
China Media Group, which acknowledged Mbappé's apology, has not said how long the blackout will last.
France launches attempted murder investigation after petrol bomb thrown at police
2 November 2026 at 00:15
There were hundreds of arrests as protesters took to the streets in cities across France for the third weekend in a row.
Antonelli becomes youngest world champion as Verstappen wins in Mexico
1 November 2026 at 23:20
Kimi Antonelli becomes the youngest world champion in Formula 1 history as Max Verstappen wins the Mexico City Grand Prix.
North Carolina voters weigh up Trump's track record on cost of living
1 November 2026 at 22:25
The BBC's Clive Myrie found voters in the state were asking themselves whether they were better off than two years ago.
Nowak family tell of 'unbelievable pain' of seeing footage of dying son handcuffed
1 November 2026 at 17:53
His family describe the night police told them of his death, and watching him being handcuffed.
Virgin Media O2 set to cut thousands of jobs to reduce costs
1 November 2026 at 16:57
The broadband firm has not finalised numbers but it is likely be a sizeable chunk of staff, the BBC understands.
Saudi Arabia’s Economy Shrinks 3.8% as Oil Output Falls
2 November 2026 at 07:43
The Arab region’s largest economy struggled to contain the fallout from the Iran war—even before the latest escalations with Yemen’s Houthi militants.
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BOE Expected to Join Peers in Raising Key Rate
2 November 2026 at 07:28
The bank is expected to join its peers in raising borrowing costs Thursday as it attempts to contain a pickup in inflation ahead of an intense period of wage negotiations.
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BOE Expected to Join Peers in Raising Key Rate
2 November 2026 at 07:28
The bank is expected to join its peers in raising borrowing costs Thursday as it attempts to contain a pickup in inflation ahead of an intense period of wage negotiations.
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Oil Prices Fall More Than 3% as Iran Peace Talks Ease Supply Fears
2 November 2026 at 07:18
Iranian Foreign Minister said that discussions with Qatari mediators over a proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz were continuing but hadn’t produced an agreement, according to news agency ICANA.
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Treasury Yields Little Changed in Asian Trade Ahead of Midterms, Key Data This Week
2 November 2026 at 07:10
Initial results for Tuesday’s midterm elections will begin emerging after the first polls close, but the final outcome determining control of Congress might not be known for days or even weeks.
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UN's peacekeeping mission in disputed Western Sahara ends after 35 years
2 November 2026 at 07:19
The U.N.'s long-running peacekeeping mission for the disputed Western Sahara ceased operations Sunday after 35 years. Once ruled by Spain, it is claimed by both Morocco and the pro-independence Polisario Front.
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Zverev becomes deserved world number one - but sense of discomfort remains
2 November 2026 at 06:44
Alexander Zverev has been the best player in the world in men's tennis this year - but a sense of discomfort remains.
