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- Luxury cruise passengers stranded in Cambodia due to soaring fuel costs
[1 hours old]: The Villa Vie Odyssey suspended its voyage and is working with passengers on "temporary living arrangements".

- Thick fog to create dangerous driving conditions for UK commuters
[6 hours old]: After storms across the UK, the weather is set to turn calmer with mist and fog at times over the coming week.

. The Indian workers filming their work to train AI
[121 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
[490 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
[1258 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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and in other news ...

* What could be in the Budget?
[0 hours old]: Chancellor John Healey will set out his plans for UK taxes on 28 October.

- Watch: What happens now after close vote in Israeli election?
[5 hours old]: Polls have closed in the Israeli election, but there is no clear winner.


* Confusion about Flávio Bolsonaro's whereabouts as Argentina says he flew to Ecuador
[0 hours old]: The defeated presidential candidate's whereabouts are unclear, as Argentina says he boarded a flight to Ecuador.

- 'Biggest night in club's history' as fearless Fleetwood stun Arsenal in EFL Cup
[8 hours old]: A whopping 83 league places separated Fleetwood from Arsenal, yet the hosts booked their place in the Carabao Cup quarter-final thanks to their penalty shootout win over the Gunners.

- King acknowledges 'suffering of the past' as Caribbean tour begins
[5 hours old]: The King is on a nine-day tour that will take him to three countries, including the Bahamas, Guyana and Antigua and Barbuda.

- Trump says US voter fraud is 'rampant' - evidence suggests it is extremely rare
[11 hours old]: As the US president casts doubt on the security of the midterm elections, BBC Verify examines his claims.

- Landline switchover could cut people off in emergency, MPs warn
[12 hours old]: Plans to switch to digital landlines by January could leave remote areas of the UK vulnerable, MPs say.

- Multiple sclerosis patient living in 'horrific pain' due to UK-wide drugs shortage
[9 hours old]: 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
[11 hours old]: 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.

- What to expect from this year's Budget
[2 hours old]: The BBC's political correspondent Harry Farley explains what to expect ahead of John Healey's first Budget.

- I get £4,062 a year and am trying my best - here's what I want from the Budget
[9 hours old]: People on a range of incomes from £4,062 to £150,000 a year tell the BBC what they want to see in this year's Budget.

- Arab parties could hold key as Netanyahu and Eisenkot set to fall short of victory
[2 hours old]: The two main blocs appear to have too few seats to form the next government without reliance on Arab parties.

- A bust-up between mathematicians is fuelling fears that AI could undermine science
[8 hours old]: AI has made some awesome scientific discoveries. But now, questions are being raised about its accuracy

- China's families are now supporting more old people than kids
[10 hours old]: The latest figures mark a major milestone as Beijing grapples with an ageing population.

- Where does Fleetwood beating Arsenal rank in biggest cup upsets?
[10 hours old]: BBC Sport looks at the history of the biggest FA Cup and League Cup upsets after Fleetwood Town's shock win against Arsenal.

- The Papers: 'Budget for a difficult moment' and Netanyahu's 'fate in balance'
[4 hours old]: Most of the papers focus on the Budget, ahead of its delivery at lunchtime on Wednesday.

- Alexander brothers each sentenced to 30 years in prison in sex trafficking case
[7 hours old]: 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.

- Neil Young sues Trump campaign again for playing Rockin' in the Free World at rally
[6 hours old]: The Canadian-American musician sued Trump in 2020 over unauthorised use of song at a political event.

- Serial killer Ted Bundy linked to teenage girl's murder after 52 years
[13 hours old]: Authorities in Utah used advanced DNA technology to solve the cold case decades after the notorious killer was executed.

- Two in court over alleged Iran-linked plot at RAF Fairford
[15 hours old]: Mohmed Abdulkarim and Nouman Essghir, both 24, appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Tuesday.

- Healey to promise £15m to tackle misogyny in Budget
[15 hours old]: The Conservatives doubt whether women and girls will feel safer as a result of the funding.

- 'Biggest night in club's history' for fearless Fleetwood
[8 hours old]: A whopping 83 league places separated Fleetwood from Arsenal, yet the hosts booked their place in the Carabao Cup quarter-final thanks to their penalty shootout win over the Gunners.

- Dowman sees red as Arsenal dumped out, but did Arteta go too far?
[9 hours old]: A shocking defeat, a red card card, a penalty-shootout and a drone tell the story of Arsenal's dramatic loss to League Two Fleetwood Town in the last-16 of the Carabao Cup.

- Goodbye to Wawrinka - an everyman who gatecrashed the greats
[2 hours old]: 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.

* Liverpool gambled on Jacquet and it is paying off
[0 hours old]: Liverpool beat Chelsea to the signing of Jeremy Jacquet and the defender is thriving at Anfield. Things could have been very different...

- Why Hurts played with blood clot and what it means for NFL
[2 hours old]: 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
[3 hours old]: 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.

* Energy bill help, minimum wage rise and bank taxes - what could be in the Budget?
[0 hours old]: Chancellor John Healey will set out his plans for UK taxes on 28 October.

- 'An annoying buzz': The search for stealthier drones
[9 hours old]: As drone deliveries become more commonplace, their makers are looking for ways to make them quieter.

- Landline switchover could cut people off in emergency, minister warned
[12 hours old]: Plans to switch to digital landlines by January could leave remote areas of the UK vulnerable, MPs say.

- Free haircuts project aims to inspire other stylists
[3 hours old]: Georgia Chappels runs free community haircuts to help those feeling the impact of rising costs.

- Parents turn to costume swap to cut Halloween costs
[3 hours old]: One mother said Halloween outfits are "completely extortionate" as families pick up free alternatives.

- 'Tone deaf at best' - advice to stock up on essentials worries experts and low-income families
[3 hours old]: Some families say they cannot afford to stockpile in line with the government's advice.

- Plaid demands more cash, but how could the Budget affect Wales?
[3 hours old]: Welsh Finance Minister Elin Jones has called for a spending plan that "finally treats us fairly".

- Pre-loved clothes project sells items for 50p
[3 hours old]: The Echo project was partly set up in response to the cost of living crisis, say organisers.

* 'Government to decide who to help and who picks up the tab'
[0 hours old]: Helen Miller, director at the Institute for Fiscal Studies, speaks to the Today programme about challenges in the budget.

* Octopus Energy boss on standing charges
[0 hours old]: CEO Greg Jackson spoke to BBC Breakfast after the chancellor announced cuts to gas bills for millions.

- What is in the iconic red box?
[1 hours old]: UK Chancellor John Healey will be carrying a red box as he delivers his Budget today - but what's in the box?

- Why this British plumber prefers working in Poland
[14 hours old]: Poland is now achieving formidable economic growth rates and fast rising living standards

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and in other older news ...

. Four ways Labour could raise money in the Budget without hiking income tax
[75 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.

. Minimum wage set to rise but 18-20 year-olds will not get bigger increase
[18 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.

. UK and EU officials to discuss freedom of movement
[16 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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. Donald Trump's biggest economic problem looks strangely familiar
[27 hours old]: Donald Trump heads into the US midterm elections with an issue similar to his political foe Joe Biden.

. Rise in sales of radios and tinned foods, say retailers, after call to stock up
[27 hours old]: Figures obtained by BBC Newsnight show large spikes in sales of torches, radios and power banks.

. Mbappé sorry for 'ill-judged' Mao remark after backlash in China
[20 hours old]: The France star had referred to the former Chinese leader as a "dictator" during an interview about memes.

. Apple to replace iPhone Duos affected by screen problem
[23 hours old]: Photos shared online showed faults appearing on the screens of Apple's first foldable device.

. Anthropic's blockbuster share listing - 5 surprising things we now know
[37 hours old]: Anthropic’s IPO prospectus is 355 pages and full of never before disclosed company information.

. Anthropic warns of 'catastrophic risk' to humankind ahead of blockbuster share listing
[41 hours old]: The company will be the first true artificial intelligence company to go public as tech firms continue to invest heavily in AI.

. Healey to shield low-income pensioners from income tax in the Budget
[47 hours old]: Changes are needed to prevent the full, flat-rate state pension becoming liable for income tax after it rises in April.

. The grads ditching the UK for a fresh start abroad
[154 hours old]: With graduate jobs hard to come by, more young adults are reported to be considering emigrating.

. The tech helping crack decades-old cold cases
[178 hours old]: Investigative genetic genealogy can help hunt down criminals but raises worries over privacy.

. Living with a stink? Technology might help
[298 hours old]: Smells from rubbish dumps and industrial facilities are being more carefully monitored.

. As Christmas rush looms, how do China-made toys find their way to the US?
[322 hours old]: With the festive season on the horizon, we trace toys from factories in China to US shelves.

. How long will humans be needed for translation?
[346 hours old]: AI dominates the translation business, but for high-stakes work, humans are still needed.

. Why are more roofs not made of solar tiles?
[466 hours old]: Solar tiles were touted as an attractive alternative to solar panels - why have they not taken off?

. Rainmakers: The drones used to seed clouds
[506 hours old]: Cloud seeding is gaining attention as countries look to boost rainfall - will drones help?

. The AI telling farmers when to harvest
[658 hours old]: Will farmers want AI tools to help judge when to pick fruit, or is their own intuition enough?

. My hometown shows that high streets have to change or die
[730 hours old]: Aberdeen is launching an ambitious bid to revive its struggling centre. Could it offer lessons for other high streets?

. Europe's car makers are in crisis. Will the threat of war rescue them?
[793 hours old]: Auto executives across Europe hope rearmament can help them flex their industrial muscles once more.

. Why the UK is dithering over what to do about e-scooters
[2337 hours old]: Why is it taking so long for the government to regulate them, and what are the consequences of delay?

. Why Gen Z are planning for life without a state pension
[2866 hours old]: Many younger people do not believe the state pension will exist when they are older

. How the beauty industry is boosting High Streets
[19 hours old]: Marie Camara believes beauty and personal care businesses play a key role in supporting high streets.