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Australia reach World Cup final after Fiji scare 8 November 2026 at 08:19

Australia reach World Cup final after Fiji scare

8 November 2026 at 08:19

Australia have reached their fifth successive Women's Rugby League World Cup final as they seek a fourth consecutive title - but they were made to work harder than anyone expected.

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UFC's Dana White says he will meet with Trump Monday over offer to be White House press secretary 8 November 2026 at 07:35

UFC's Dana White says he will meet with Trump Monday over offer to be White House press secretary

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By: The Associated Press

8 November 2026 at 07:35

FILE - President Donald Trump waves alongside Dana White, president and CEO of UFC, as they arrive for the UFC Freedom 250 on the South Lawn of the White House, June 14, 2026, in Washington.

President Donald Trump said Saturday that he has offered the job of White House press secretary to his friend and UFC boss Dana White.

(Image credit: Mark Schiefelbein)

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My parents chose to die together and I was left to grieve alone 8 November 2026 at 01:10

My parents chose to die together and I was left to grieve alone

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8 November 2026 at 01:10

Els and Jan sought medical intervention to end their lives after 50 happy years of marriage, leaving behind their only child.

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Andy Burnham wants to get closer to the EU - but he shouldn't expect a smooth ride 7 November 2026 at 17:32

Andy Burnham wants to get closer to the EU - but he shouldn't expect a smooth ride

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7 November 2026 at 17:32

Laura Kuenssberg talks to government insiders about the prime minister opening the conversation about the UK rejoining the EU.

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Turtle returns to sea after 22 years recovering in Irish aquarium 6 November 2026 at 12:40

Turtle returns to sea after 22 years recovering in Irish aquarium

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6 November 2026 at 12:40

After two decades in the care of Dingle Oceanworld Aquarium the turtle rescued in 2004 is finally well enough to return to the wild.

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'We have our own fair playing field': 1Xtra launches first ever UK rap chart 6 November 2026 at 12:37

'We have our own fair playing field': 1Xtra launches first ever UK rap chart

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6 November 2026 at 12:37

The top 20 best selling UK rap tracks will be celebrated each week on Radio 1Xtra with DJ Kenny Allstar.

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Tempted by snacks before bed? Here's why - and what you can do about it 6 November 2026 at 00:42

Tempted by snacks before bed? Here's why - and what you can do about it

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6 November 2026 at 00:42

There are biological reasons why you may reach for sweet treats before bed, but you can change the habit.

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Town crier crowned one of the world's loudest women 4 November 2026 at 05:56

Town crier crowned one of the world's loudest women

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4 November 2026 at 05:56

Brenda Willison breaks two Guinness World Records for the volume of her voice.

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The oldest club in London making FA Cup history 8 November 2026 at 06:28

The oldest club in London making FA Cup history

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8 November 2026 at 06:28

Cray Wanderers host Stockport County in the FA Cup first round, with 112 league places separating the two sides.

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Trump asks UFC boss to be White House press secretary: 'Dana, please take the job!' 8 November 2026 at 00:31

Trump asks UFC boss to be White House press secretary: 'Dana, please take the job!'

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8 November 2026 at 00:31

It was unclear how genuine the president's offer was, although White later said he would travel to Washington for them to meet.

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'The worst conditions in my 35-year career' - commentating in the FA Cup fog 8 November 2026 at 00:17

'The worst conditions in my 35-year career' - commentating in the FA Cup fog

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8 November 2026 at 00:17

BBC Sport commentator Steve Bower gives an insight into trying to commentate when thick fog engulfs a stadium and you can barely see the action.

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Putin Just Killed Russia’s Last Independent Newspaper 8 November 2026 at 06:00

Putin Just Killed Russia’s Last Independent Newspaper

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By: Tom Masters

8 November 2026 at 06:00

Novaya Gazeta’s closure offers a valuable lesson for any publication working in a climate of tyranny.

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America Called. It Wants Its Government Back. 8 November 2026 at 06:00

America Called. It Wants Its Government Back.

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By: Jacob Weisberg

8 November 2026 at 06:00

The midterm election can be understood as a plea for a government that actually cares about people.

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Polluted Delhi Tries ‘Green’ Fireworks to Clear the Air at Diwali 8 November 2026 at 05:01

Polluted Delhi Tries ‘Green’ Fireworks to Clear the Air at Diwali

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By: Jeremy W. Peters and Suhasini Raj

8 November 2026 at 05:01

India’s top court decreed that only more environmentally friendly fireworks could be set off this weekend, citing air quality concerns. But environmental activists call it a “green wash.”

A drone show for Diwali in New Delhi’s Central Park on Friday.

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South Africa’s Politics May Never Be the Same Again 8 November 2026 at 05:01

South Africa’s Politics May Never Be the Same Again

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By: John Eligon

8 November 2026 at 05:01

The African National Congress lost big in local elections, turning a once-dominant force credited with overturning apartheid into “any other political party.”

Supporters of the uMkhonto we Sizwe party, which is led by Jacob Zuma, in Durban, South Africa, after local government elections on Wednesday.

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Polluted Delhi Tries ‘Green’ Fireworks to Clear the Air at Diwali 8 November 2026 at 05:01

Polluted Delhi Tries ‘Green’ Fireworks to Clear the Air at Diwali

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By: Jeremy W. Peters and Suhasini Raj

8 November 2026 at 05:01

India’s top court decreed that only more environmentally friendly fireworks could be set off this weekend, citing air quality concerns. But environmental activists call it a “green wash.”

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Samoan Chef Brings Flavors of Home to New Zealand’s Fine-Dining Scene 8 November 2026 at 05:01

Samoan Chef Brings Flavors of Home to New Zealand’s Fine-Dining Scene

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By: Victoria Kim and Tatsiana Chypsanava

8 November 2026 at 05:01

Food was at the heart of Henry Onesemo’s South Pacific island upbringing. Now, he’s bringing flavors of home to his Michelin-starred restaurant in New Zealand.