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. Rosebank: Life on the oil field at the centre of a political storm
[59 hours old]: Scotland editor James Cook finds out what life is like on board a ship in an untapped oil field awaiting its fate.
. The Indian workers filming their work to train AI
[106 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
[475 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
[1243 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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Minimum wage set to rise but 18-20 year-olds will not get bigger increase [3 hours old]: Chancellor John Healey will reveal the new pay rates in the Budget, and has also announced measures to help households with the cost of living.
* Two in court over alleged Iran-linked plot at RAF Fairford [0 hours old]: Mohmed Abdulkarim and Nouman Essghir, both 24, appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Tuesday.
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What does Israel's election mean for Gaza and the wider world? [8 hours old]: The BBC's diplomatic correspondent James Landale reports from Jerusalem as ballots are cast.
* Men abused woman after her husband drugged and advertised her online, court told [1 hours old]: Four men stand trial after the woman's ex-husband has pleaded guilty to drugging and raping her.
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I'm a single mum and limit my weekly shop to £40 - here's what I want from the Budget [5 hours old]: People earning from £380 a month to £150,000 a year tell the BBC what they want to see in this year's Budget.
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Mbappé sorry for 'ill-judged' Mao remark after backlash in China [5 hours old]: The France star had referred to the former Chinese leader as a "dictator" during an interview about memes.
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Russell Brand told police he never had non-consensual sex [2 hours old]: His trial hears statements he gave to police between 2023 and 2025, denying allegations against him.
* Norway and Finland leaders hold rare call with Putin [0 hours old]: An end to the conflict in Ukraine "will not be achieved through silence," Finland's President Alexander Stubb said.
* Worker at US embassy in London investigated over abuse images is senior Air Force member [1 hours old]: The BBC has been told Lt Col Michael Morris, who was flown out of the UK before being questioned by police, is under investigation.
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Truce begins in Ukraine city where residents ate weeds to survive [3 hours old]: The Oleshky ceasefire, which the White House said was secured by US First Lady Melania Trump, is meant to allow aid to get in and civilians to get out.
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Ranking England's Ballon d'Or winners - how does Kane compare? [12 hours old]: From Stanley Matthews to Harry Kane, how do England's Ballon d'Or winners rank?
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Donald Trump's biggest economic problem looks strangely familiar [12 hours old]: Donald Trump heads into the US midterm elections with an issue similar to his political foe Joe Biden.
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'I would do it again' - Kaepernick reflects on price of protest, 10 years on [12 hours old]: In his first interview with BBC Sport since taking the knee for the first time, Colin Kaepernick reflects on his journey.
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Boy who stabbed girl at school was radicalised online, says father [13 hours old]: A father calls for tighter controls on extreme material after his son's attempted murder conviction.
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Egyptian journalist Lina Attalah detained after court orders news site's closure [2 hours old]: Amnesty International said the verdict against Attalah and independent outlet Mada Masr represented "a crushing blow to press freedom".
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'Living next door to anti-social behaviour has been hell' [12 hours old]: Man calls for better support after seven years of anti-social behaviour from neighbours.
* Landline switchover could cut people off in emergency, minister warned [0 hours old]: Plans to switch to digital landlines by January could leave remote areas of the UK vulnerable, MPs say.
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UK and EU officials to discuss freedom of movement [1 hours old]: Officials are expected to begin discussions on a range of options for the future UK-EU relationship before a summit next month.
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Parents who killed their baby have sentences increased [5 hours old]: Klevi Pirjani, 38, and 35-year-old Nivalda Pirjani, murdered their baby, Miguel in 2024.
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Unnamed celebrity accused of 'inappropriate sexual activities', court hears [2 hours old]: The man is asking the High Court to prevent two news organisations from publishing the allegations.
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Carrick to stay in charge of Man Utd for Chelsea game [6 hours old]: Michael Carrick will remain in charge of Manchester United for their trip to Chelsea this weekend.
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Australia fight back to keep Cummins out of unwanted club... for now [1 hours old]: Australia fight back in afternoon and evening against South Africa to spare the blushes of captain Pat Cummins in third Test.
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Ballon d'Or in London - the most chaotic ever? [4 hours old]: It was the first time the Ballon d'Or had been held in London in its 70-year history - but the event was not plain sailing. BBC Sport assesses a chaotic night.
* Lancashire treatment of Anderson disrespectful - Broad [1 hours old]: Lancashire have been "pretty disrespectful" in their treatment of legendary bowler James Anderson, says his long-time England bowler partner Stuart Broad.
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Lawrie, 15, eyes £501,000 live TV win over Littler [7 hours old]: Mitchell Lawrie, 15, one of 24 amateur players taking part in live TV special Beat Luke Littler, has his sights on a £501,000 bullseye should he beat the world darts champion.
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Simpler, cheaper hybrid V8s proposed for next F1 rules [3 hours old]: Formula 1's next engine regulations are set to introduce V8 turbo hybrid engines that are simplified and less expensive compared to the existing rules.
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Williams loses again - to opponent 28 years younger [5 hours old]: Former world number one Venus Williams, 46, loses for the 16th match in a row as she is beaten by an opponent 28 years younger.
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I'm a single mum on £41,000 and limit my weekly shop to £40 - it's hard [5 hours old]: People earning from £380 a month to £150,000 a year tell the BBC what they want to see in this year's Budget.
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Rise in sales of radios and tinned foods, say retailers, after call to stock up [12 hours old]: Figures obtained by BBC Newsnight show large spikes in sales of torches, radios and power banks.
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Apple to replace iPhone Duos affected by screen problem [9 hours old]: Photos shared online showed faults appearing on the screens of Apple's first foldable device.
* Tax on banks, energy bill help and minimum wage rise - what could be in the Budget? [0 hours old]: Chancellor John Healey will set out his plans for UK taxes on 28 October.
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First-time buyer wary of Budget housing loan scheme [6 hours old]: Luke Anstee has been saving for three years but says rising living costs make home ownership harder.
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Will the Budget pass Burnham's Makerfield test? [12 hours old]: People in the prime minister's constituency say rising costs are squeezing household finances.
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First-time buyers hoping for help from the Budget [12 hours old]: Aspiring homeowners say rent, rising costs and house prices are delaying plans to buy.
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Budget 2026: 'Surrey is a lovely place - but it can be stressful' [12 hours old]: Ahead of the Budget, residents tell BBC Radio Surrey their experiences of the cost-of living crisis.
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How the beauty industry is boosting High Streets [4 hours old]: Marie Camara believes beauty and personal care businesses play a key role in supporting high streets.
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My husband's death was hard enough - then came the admin [17 hours old]: Louisa says her experience of dealing with household bills after her husband John died left her feeling "frustrated and angry".
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Will the public change its mind about Meghan? [22 hours old]: This complicated - and developing - story could prove to be a turning point for Meghan.
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Anthropic's blockbuster share listing - 5 surprising things we now know [23 hours old]: Anthropic’s IPO prospectus is 355 pages and full of never before disclosed company information.
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Anthropic warns of 'catastrophic risk' to humankind ahead of blockbuster share listing [26 hours old]: The company will be the first true artificial intelligence company to go public as tech firms continue to invest heavily in AI.
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Healey to shield low-income pensioners from income tax in the Budget [32 hours old]: Changes are needed to prevent the full, flat-rate state pension becoming liable for income tax after it rises in April.
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Healey's Budget needs to sustain the stronger economy through gathering clouds [42 hours old]: The economic is positive now but come January things could become trickier for the Labour government
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Big, noisy and coming to a town near you - why the data centre backlash is growing [43 hours old]: Data centres are the lifeblood of our digital world, but there are growing concerns about their environmental impact. The BBC explores their rise in charts.
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Salon owners urge Budget VAT cut as staffing pressures grow [32 hours old]: Marcus Perkins, who owns a hair and beauty salon in Brierley Hill, says he is scared for the future.
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Will a new code end 'rip-off parking charges'? [59 hours old]: The prime minister says a new code will end "rip-off parking charges" - but will it work?
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Are California voters about to impose 'world's first' tax on billionaires? [91 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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Budget to include £1bn for social and affordable housing [56 hours old]: The move will take funding for the 10-year programme to more than £40bn.
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Four ways Labour could raise money in the Budget without hiking income tax [61 hours old]: Chancellor John Healey may need to raise money to boost his fiscal headroom - BBC Verify examines what options could be on the table.
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The grads ditching the UK for a fresh start abroad [139 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 [163 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 [283 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? [307 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? [331 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? [451 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 [491 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 [643 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 [667 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? [787 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 [811 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 [849 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 [956 hours old]: Training systems that allow robots to negotiate the real world are getting more sophisticated.
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My hometown shows that high streets have to change or die [715 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? [778 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 [2323 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 [2851 hours old]: Many younger people do not believe the state pension will exist when they are older
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Business Daily [21 hours old]: After decades of ultra-cheap money, the cost of borrowing in Japan is rising
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The Documentary [79 hours old]: Author Katja Hoyer, reports on a city which benefits from a new, green landscape
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The little-known investment Martin Lewis wants you to understand... [99 hours old]: The little-known investment Martin Lewis wants you to understand