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. The Indian workers filming their work to train AI
[34 hours old]: Indian workers are being paid to film themselves at work and the footage is used to train AI.
. How oil-rich Alberta's economy might fare if it broke away from Canada
[403 hours old]: Albertans vote this month on staying in Canada or moving ahead to a binding independence referendum.
. Aviation faces hotter, stormier skies – and passengers might have to accept more disruption
[1171 hours old]: Are people going to have to increasingly accept more delays and diversions as the effects of climate change intensify?
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Met Police says letter with claims about Meghan's father not shared with other law enforcement [5 hours old]: The Met said it passed information to the duchess but did not share it with other law enforcement agencies.
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UK braces for worst of Storm Boelo as amber warnings due to come into force [3 hours old]: Scotland, parts of northern England and Northern Ireland are forecast to be hit with the strongest winds from the country's second storm in as many days.
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Between quick wins and big dreams lies Burnham's biggest test [7 hours old]: The prime minister might be dreaming of gold medals in 2040, but he must first navigate the difficult years in between, writes Laura Kuenssberg.
* Mum who died trying to save sons swept away in Bahamas was hero, husband says [1 hours old]: Nathan Gregory says the loss of childhood sweetheart Leanne "is unimaginable for our family".
* Palestinian families displaced as Israeli forces demolish Hebron homes, local officials say [0 hours old]: The crackdown follows the killing of two Israeli soldiers by two Palestinian gunmen on Friday - and comes just days ahead of Israel's election.
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Infantino tells BBC Sport he is backed by 'vast majority' of world football [7 hours old]: Fifa president Gianni Infantino laughs off questions about whether he considered resigning over the World Cup sell-off debacle.
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Watch: Fire engulfs Hitler's mountaintop Eagle's Nest retreat [2 hours old]: Police in the southern German state of Bavaria have detained a 33-year-old German man following the fire.
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Plan for Northern Olympics to get £7m in Healey's Budget [2 hours old]: The full feasibility study will look in detail at how hosting the Games in northern England could work.
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Sam Fender calls out ticket prices ahead of tour [6 hours old]: The Geordie singer says on Instagram he is "not happy" with the reported ticket prices.
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Ukraine says Starlink connection 'now stable' after network limits [6 hours old]: The slowed Starlink connections had affected the Ukraine's military and drone operations for a week.
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The convicted £33m tax fraudster evading justice and living it up in Dubai [11 hours old]: Arif Patel "should not be beyond the reach of the justice system," says the PM’s anti-corruption champion.
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How Brazil's changing working class is reshaping the presidential race [13 hours old]: Calls for change present a challenge to President Lula in the second round of the election on Sunday.
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Donnarumma & Guehi highlight Man City issues as solid Arsenal move level [3 hours old]: Manchester City's 100% winning start to the Premier League season comes to an abrupt end against Aston Villa - leaving Enzo Maresca with glaring defensive issues to resolve.
* From Chelsea reject to Watkins 'upgrade' - Jackson makes fast Villa start [1 hours old]: Nicolas Jackson continues an excellent start to his Aston Villa career with a match-winning double against Manchester City.
* Leaving the technical area? Arteta has the receipts [0 hours old]: Wandering Premier League managers beware, Arsenal's Mikel Arteta has compiled a dossier of bosses leaving their technical area.
* Hayen sacked by Burnley after just 14 games [0 hours old]: Nicky Hayen is sacked after just 14 games in charge at Burnley following a poor start to the season.
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Arsenal relieve pressure with Spurs win - can they kick on now? [2 hours old]: Arsenal end their five-match winless run in the Women's Super League with victory at Tottenham - but can they kick on now?
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Rising demand from families needing Christmas help [6 hours old]: Charlotte Riley says more families are reaching out for help for a variety of reasons.
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Charity expects demand for Christmas present campaign [8 hours old]: The campaign, run by Little Stars, is running from today until 4 December.
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Before you crank up the thermostat, try these tips to keep you and your home warmer for longer [18 hours old]: With storms hitting parts of the UK and the clocks going back, here are some practical ways to cope with falling temperatures.
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Strictly's new presenters - after mixed reviews have they found their feet? [19 hours old]: Josh Widdicombe, Emma Willis and Johannes Radebe have split opinion but are getting into the groove, critics say.
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California considers imposing 'world's first' tax on billionaires [19 hours old]: Voters are about to decide if the mega-rich among them should hand over billions of dollars to pay for improvements to healthcare.
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The artist dropping her debut album after a billion streams [19 hours old]: Irish DJ Jazzy came up on the Dublin club scene and has worked with industry heavyweights like Calvin Harris.
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How the UK state pension compares with other countries [18 hours old]: Do British pensioners have it better or worse than those in other countries?
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Don't fall for this - how to protect yourself from AI scams [138 hours old]: Trading standards officers say AI is "super-charging" existing scams through clones and fake websites.
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When to switch your clocks back as British Summer Time comes to an end [126 hours old]: British Summer Time will soon comes to an end as the clocks go back an hour to Greenwich Mean Time.
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My dream of being a paramedic helped me save a life at 15 [133 hours old]: Ethan gives CPR to a 75-year-old man he found collapsed on the street in cardiac arrest.
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Watch: Moment fin whale swallows thousands of gallons of water during feeding [102 hours old]: Videographer Rhys Morgan captured footage of the worlds second largest whale lunge feeding on his drone.
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Coming soon: Sir David Attenborough's next great ocean journey [4053 hours old]: Every wave has a story. Experience the wonder waiting beneath the surface
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How does the UK state pension compare with other countries? [18 hours old]: Do British pensioners have it better or worse than those in other countries?
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UK to invest £100m in 'world first' AI Biosecurity Lab [18 hours old]: The chancellor will unveil AI spending aimed at shoring up the UK's defences in Wednesday's Budget.
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Civil servant who juggled five jobs says he was 'surprised' to be charged with fraud [27 hours old]: Kashim Chowdhury denied being dishonest when not telling employers he had other jobs.
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White House lifts tariffs on some Canadian goods as midterm elections loom [17 hours old]: From 30 October, tariffs will be eased on some products, including certain machinery, and placed on others, such as carpets.
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Earnings limit of up to £140K for first-time buyers loan scheme [30 hours old]: The Your First Home scheme will offer government-backed loans for those buying new-builds in England.
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Lights will stay on this winter, grid operator says after concerns [35 hours old]: The assurance from the National Energy System Operator comes amid concern from its engineers about their ability to ensure adequate supply.
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'I'm 96 and have 15 million followers': The grannies taking over TikTok [43 hours old]: Grandma Droniak, Nonna Gracie, Viv Truran and Barbara Costello have all found fame on social media in their later years.
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Zuckerberg wins Meta deal to help him foot bill for possible California billionaire tax [47 hours old]: The Meta boss had said he would exit the state over a wealth tax that has not yet come into force.
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L'Oreal says weight loss drugs are impacting beauty and skincare sales [43 hours old]: The beauty giant's CEO says the use of GLP-1s is "a very important phenomenon for us".
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'I wasn't thinking straight' says five jobs civil servant [51 hours old]: Kashim Chowdhury is accused of fraudulently juggling multiple public sector jobs.
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Barclays cutting 5,000 jobs as it increases reliance on AI [51 hours old]: The bank says it is using more AI leading to a 5% reduction in its workforce.
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The 'trillion pound' oil fund the government believes Britain could have built [66 hours old]: For the first time, the Treasury calculates how much the UK could have raised by investing North Sea proceeds.
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Tank barrel production returns to UK after 20 years [52 hours old]: The defence secretary says the UK is "back in the business of making weapons" for its armed forces.
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What is PHP and why did it spark a global cyber-security scramble? [29 hours old]: AI uncovered long-hidden programming flaws, triggering a rare global cyber-security response.
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No order, no seat: Starbucks China rolls out new store policy [62 hours old]: Starbucks says it is improving customers' in-store experience as it competes with homegrown rivals.
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Websites taken down worldwide as critical cyber-security update issued [70 hours old]: The vulnerabilities with PHP, a programming language widely used across the internet, have been described as the most significant ever found by AI.
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Is an 'AI war' complicating your job search? [61 hours old]: How fair are AI recruitment tools that help decide our future, and what happens when we click "apply"?
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Meta fined bn for 'lies' over user data privacy [68 hours old]: The fine is the largest to date against Facebook's owner, larger than an bn deal with California.
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Airbnb hosts can no longer make guests strip beds and wash dishes under new rules [67 hours old]: The updated policy will apply to all reservations booked on the accommodation site on or after 20 November.
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Why is Elon Musk plotting a mega-merger of SpaceX and Tesla? [67 hours old]: Musk says there's "a lot to be gained" by combining the firms in what would be the biggest merger in history.
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Faisal Islam: Inflation and borrowing figures illustrate chancellor's Budget challenge [80 hours old]: The economic figures released on Wednesday show the constraints for John Healey as he puts the finishing touches to his Budget.
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Inflation and government borrowing highest for a year ahead of next week's Budget [80 hours old]: Inflation accelerated to 3.5% from 3.1% in the year to September, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
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Burnham proposes plan to cut standing charges from gas bills [73 hours old]: The prime minister provided little detail, and there are questions over shifting the fees onto unit costs.
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Just Eat apologises for AI food mistakes after social media ridicule [73 hours old]: A spokesperson said it was removing inaccurate AI images and pausing the rollout of the tool.
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What is the Budget and what could be in it? [34 hours old]: Chancellor John Healey will set out his plans for UK taxes on 28 October.
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Civil servant admits he 'made mistakes' juggling five government jobs [74 hours old]: Kashim Chowdhury was contracted for 183 hours a week, more than the number of hours in seven days.
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The grads ditching the UK for a fresh start abroad [67 hours old]: With graduate jobs hard to come by, more young adults are reported to be considering emigrating.
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The tech helping crack decades-old cold cases [91 hours old]: Investigative genetic genealogy can help hunt down criminals but raises worries over privacy.
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Living with a stink? Technology might help [211 hours old]: Smells from rubbish dumps and industrial facilities are being more carefully monitored.
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As Christmas rush looms, how do China-made toys find their way to the US? [235 hours old]: With the festive season on the horizon, we trace toys from factories in China to US shelves.
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How long will humans be needed for translation? [259 hours old]: AI dominates the translation business, but for high-stakes work, humans are still needed.
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Why are more roofs not made of solar tiles? [379 hours old]: Solar tiles were touted as an attractive alternative to solar panels - why have they not taken off?
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Rainmakers: The drones used to seed clouds [419 hours old]: Cloud seeding is gaining attention as countries look to boost rainfall - will drones help?
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The AI telling farmers when to harvest [571 hours old]: Will farmers want AI tools to help judge when to pick fruit, or is their own intuition enough?
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The start-ups hoping to return battery making to the US [595 hours old]: Batteries based on sodium-ion technology could be made in the US with locally sourced materials.
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X-planes: Are they needed in the new era of drones? [715 hours old]: Where do America's X-plane projects fit in an era of cheap drones?
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How the oil capital of the US welcomed a solar power boom [739 hours old]: Texas is now the country's biggest producer of solar-farmed electricity.
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Spain battles climate change on several fronts [777 hours old]: A summer of wildfires and heatwaves underlines the threats to the country's economy.
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The virtual worlds where robots are trained [883 hours old]: Training systems that allow robots to negotiate the real world are getting more sophisticated.
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Island inflation rate rises to 3%, figures show [30 hours old]: The rising cost of food and alcohol drives an increase in the inflation rate, figures show.
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My hometown shows that high streets have to change or die [643 hours old]: Aberdeen is launching an ambitious bid to revive its struggling centre. Could it offer lessons for other high streets?
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Europe's car makers are in crisis. Will the threat of war rescue them? [705 hours old]: Auto executives across Europe hope rearmament can help them flex their industrial muscles once more.
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Why the UK is dithering over what to do about e-scooters [2250 hours old]: Why is it taking so long for the government to regulate them, and what are the consequences of delay?
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Why Gen Z are planning for life without a state pension [2779 hours old]: Many younger people do not believe the state pension will exist when they are older
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The little-known investment Martin Lewis wants you to understand... [26 hours old]: The little-known investment Martin Lewis wants you to understand
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Renting in London - 'I pay £2,000 for one bedroom' [36 hours old]: We ask people in the capital how much they pay for their homes.
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The Briefing Room [53 hours old]: After mass protests and violence, what will persuade the French to accept economic reform?
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A warning to anyone with credit card debt... [73 hours old]: Martin’s leading this week’s podcast with an urgent warning for anyone carrying credit card: now is the time to act.