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28 October 2026 at 08:17
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Oil Prices Rise as Houthi Militants Target Saudi Energy
28 October 2026 at 07:51
The Houthis said Tuesday that they struck Saudi Arabia’s Ras Tanura refinery in the Eastern Province with a ballistic missile.
U.S. Treasury Yields Rise Ahead of Federal Reserve Interest-Rate Decision
28 October 2026 at 07:18
Yields on Treasurys rose in Asian trade on Wednesday in the run-up to the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate decision later in the day.
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Energy bill help, minimum wage rise and bank taxes - what could be in the Budget?
28 October 2026 at 07:39
Chancellor John Healey will set out his plans for UK taxes on 28 October.
Goodbye to Wawrinka - an everyman who gatecrashed the greats
28 October 2026 at 07:14
Stan Wawrinka's glorious career - which brought him three Grand Slam titles in a golden era - ends after an honourable defeat on an emotional night in Basel.
What to expect from this year's Budget
28 October 2026 at 07:12
The BBC's political correspondent Harry Farley explains what to expect ahead of John Healey's first Budget.
Arab parties could hold key as Netanyahu and Eisenkot set to fall short of victory
28 October 2026 at 06:53
The two main blocs appear to have too few seats to form the next government without reliance on Arab parties.
Why Hurts played with blood clot and what it means for NFL
28 October 2026 at 06:49
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is recovering from a life-threatening condition which developed after he was cleared to play with a blood clot and board a long-haul flight.
Cundy 'no spring chicken' but nears 20-year unbeaten run
28 October 2026 at 06:12
Jody Cundy says he is "no spring chicken", yet at the age of 48 he could make it 20 years unbeaten in the kilo at the Para-cycling Track World Championships.
Israel’s President, Isaac Herzog, Faces a Difficult Choice
28 October 2026 at 05:18
The president has a largely ceremonial role, except after elections when it is his responsibility to pick a candidate for prime minister.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog casting his ballot Tuesday in Jerusalem during Israel’s general election.
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Neil Young sues Trump campaign again for playing Rockin' in the Free World at rally
28 October 2026 at 02:44
The Canadian-American musician sued Trump in 2020 over unauthorised use of song at a political event.
Alexander brothers each sentenced to 30 years in prison in sex trafficking case
28 October 2026 at 02:20
The trio - two of whom were high-profile US real estate moguls - were found guilty using their social status to lure women to parties and then raping them.
Multiple sclerosis patient living in 'horrific pain' due to UK-wide drugs shortage
28 October 2026 at 00:01
Jill Kenning says she has been unable to get a drug she uses to manage her condition.
Chris Mason: Budget needs to go some way towards delivering PM's promises
27 October 2026 at 22:30
Support on the cost of living, and in particular energy bills, as well as announcments on devolution will be central to John Healey's first Budget.
Trump says US voter fraud is 'rampant' - evidence suggests it is extremely rare
27 October 2026 at 21:46
As the US president casts doubt on the security of the midterm elections, BBC Verify examines his claims.
Serial killer Ted Bundy linked to teenage girl's murder after 52 years
27 October 2026 at 19:56
Authorities in Utah used advanced DNA technology to solve the cold case decades after the notorious killer was executed.
What Happened to the Neanderthals?
26 October 2026 at 19:47
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German Consumers Grow Slightly Gloomier on Lingering Inflation Concerns
28 October 2026 at 07:11
The country’s consumer-climate index fell to minus 30.8 in its forecast for November, from minus 30.6 in October.
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UBS Profit Climbs as Asia, Americas Growth Boosts Inflows
28 October 2026 at 06:51
UBS Group reported a rise in third-quarter net profit, boosted by higher inflows to its wealth-management platform.
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Trump says he's ending restrictions on climate-warming methane from oil drilling
28 October 2026 at 06:15
President Donald Trump said that his administration is "terminating" a Biden-era rule that aimed to cut planet-warming emissions of methane from oil and gas drilling.
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