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- Glastonbury coach tickets oversold in admin error
[7 hours old]: Bookings will automatically be converted into a general admission ticket and coach fare refunded.

. How oil-rich Alberta's economy might fare if it broke away from Canada
[336 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
[1103 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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- Burnham defends Jackdaw decision as Badenoch urges PM to overturn ban on new oil and gas licences
[7 hours old]: The UK government says the field, which is opposed by environmental campaigners, could be producing gas by the end of this month.

- Websites taken down worldwide as critical cyber-security update issued
[3 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.

- Missiles hit Kyiv after Russia agrees to US call to resume Ukraine peace talks
[1 hours old]: Moscow says it is "ready in principle" to resume peace talks and US President Donald Trump says the world is "the closest we've been" to ending the war.

- Rosenberg: US diplomatic push offers little hope for imminent Ukraine peace
[3 hours old]: President Vladimir Putin does not feel under pressure right now to end the war, the BBC's Russia Editor writes.

- 'Targeted' attack on much-loved MP leaves Australian town heartbroken
[5 hours old]: Locals describe the MP, who had to have both legs amputated, as a genuinely kind person who fought for the community.

* Airbnb hosts can no longer make guests strip beds and wash dishes under new rules
[0 hours old]: The updated policy will apply to all reservations booked on the accommodation site on or after 20 November.

- Aberfan disaster 'most tragic of days imaginable' says King on 60th anniversary
[7 hours old]: In total 116 children and 28 adults were killed when a colliery spoil tip collapsed on 21 October 1966.

- Don't Stop Believin'! - high school musical Glee set for reboot
[8 hours old]: Ryan Murphy's popular musical comedy-drama is set to return on Hulu and Disney+ after a decade away.

- Macron accuses foreign leaders of exploiting French riots
[9 hours old]: The comment is an apparent swipe at Benjamin Netanyahu and Donald Trump, who both face elections in coming weeks.

- Google staff resign in backlash over its AI contracts with military
[7 hours old]: The BBC speaks to several current and former Google DeepMind employees about their concerns with AI use on the battlefield.

- Burnham proposes plan to cut standing charges from gas bills
[6 hours old]: The prime minister provided little detail, and there are questions over shifting the fees onto unit costs.

- Pope does not need further treatment after lung cancer surgery
[3 hours old]: Test results have confirmed his diagnosis as a lung adenocarcinoma that was localised.

- Will it bring down your energy bills?
[6 hours old]: BBC Verify's Ben Chu explains why energy prices are so high, and what Jackdaw could mean for your bills.

- How the project will work and the difference it will make
[6 hours old]: Business editor Simon Jack explains how the project will work, and the impact it could have on energy supply and security.

- Why Jackdaw decision ignites row over climate and costs
[9 hours old]: How Jackdaw ignites arguments over climate and costs

- Chip muffin? Bacon and egg soda? How Just Eat's AI struggled to depict Britain's regional dishes
[6 hours old]: A spokesperson said it was removing inaccurate AI images and pausing the rollout of the tool.

- How much gas could Jackdaw provide? And will it cut your energy bills?
[11 hours old]: BBC Verify looks at what the Jackdaw decision means for bills, energy security and the environment.

- 'Mindset shift' needed within government on No10 North, says deputy
[6 hours old]: Number 10 North deputy director Duncan Parish has told a conference he is still facing "institutional barriers".

- Huge crowds watch attempt to rescue shark stranded in South Korean canal
[2 hours old]: Early on Thursday morning local time, South Korea's oceans ministry said the shark had been successfully guided out of the canal.

- Jailed former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson being investigated over alleged rape inside Parliament
[8 hours old]: While not naming the disgraced former MP, the Metropolitan Police has issued a statement confirming a 63-year-old man is being investigated.

- Holocaust school lessons to be improved after 'shocking' antisemitism review
[7 hours old]: Education Secretary Lucy Powell has stressed the importance of reminding new generations of the horrors of the Holocaust.

- Teenage boy guilty of trying to murder girl, 15, in school
[7 hours old]: The school went into lockdown and parents gathered at the gates as they waited for news about their children.

* Meta fined bn for 'lies' over user data privacy
[1 hours old]: The fine is the largest to date against Facebook's owner, larger than an bn deal with California.

- Civil servant admits he 'made mistakes' juggling five government jobs
[7 hours old]: Kashim Chowdhury was contracted for 183 hours a week, more than the number of hours in seven days.

- Fernandes rounds on Carrick after Man Utd humiliation
[3 hours old]: Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes blames head coach Michael Carrick for the tactics that led to an embarrassing 4-1 defeat by Como in the Champions League.

- Man Utd humbled by four-goal Como to pile pressure on Carrick
[2 hours old]: Manchester United suffer a heavy defeat to a Como side playing just their third ever game of Champions League football, as Nico Paz stars for the hosts to pile the pressure on Michael Carrick.

* Saka injury 'does not look good' - how will Arsenal cope?
[0 hours old]: Mikel Arteta says the quadriceps injury Arsenal's Bukayo Saka picked up in the Champions League draw with Bayern Munich "does not look good at all".

- Rice strikes to earn Arsenal draw at Bayern
[2 hours old]: Declan Rice scores a late equaliser as Arsenal and Bayern Munich play out an entertaining draw in the league phase of the Champions League while Bukayo Saka limps off with an early injury.

- 'Playing for their careers' - Australia reeling after extraordinary day
[3 hours old]: Australia are facing defeat in the second Test against South Africa with careers on the line after their shambolic performance on day four.

- Faisal Islam: Inflation and borrowing figures illustrate chancellor's Budget challenge
[12 hours old]: The economic figures released on Wednesday show the constraints for John Healey as he puts the finishing touches to his Budget.

- Inflation and government borrowing highest for a year ahead of next week's Budget
[13 hours old]: Inflation accelerated to 3.5% from 3.1% in the year to September, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

* Why is Elon Musk plotting a mega-merger of SpaceX and Tesla?
[0 hours old]: Musk says there's "a lot to be gained" by combining the firms in what would be the biggest merger in history.

- Just Eat apologises for AI food mistakes after social media ridicule
[6 hours old]: A spokesperson said it was removing inaccurate AI images and pausing the rollout of the tool.

- What is happening to UK prices?
[14 hours old]: UK inflation rose in September, pushed up by higher petrol and diesel prices.

- Elon Musk confirms he is considering merging Tesla and SpaceX
[14 hours old]: Musk says special committees within both companies have been formed to look at a possible mega-merger.

- A warning to anyone with credit card debt...
[6 hours old]: Martin’s leading this week’s podcast with an urgent warning for anyone carrying credit card: now is the time to act.

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and in other older news ...

. The Aberfan disaster through the eyes of those who survived, 60 years on
[17 hours old]: It was one of Wales' darkest days that changed a mining community forever.

. Undercover filming shows lawyer advising how to avoid £45,000 illegal-worker fine
[18 hours old]: Mohammad Alias Yousaf made his claim to an undercover reporter posing as a mini-mart owner.

. Ali G is back. But is the character past its sell-by date?
[16 hours old]: Borat and Bruno creator Sacha Baron Cohen returns as Ali G, more than two decades after the release of Ali G Indahouse.

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. Lawyer caught by BBC offering to make illegal-worker fine go away
[18 hours old]: Because of our investigation, the home secretary has ordered a review of how fines are issued and collected.

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

. What is the Budget and what could be in it?
[38 hours old]: Chancellor John Healey will set out his plans for UK taxes on 28 October.

. Google resolves cloud outage affecting UK banks and websites
[29 hours old]: Revolut was one of the hardest hit, with banking services going down for many customers.

. Trump sued over Canadian tariffs in latest legal challenge
[27 hours old]: The lawsuit argues the White House exceeded its authority in imposing the latest tariffs on the country and caused "immediate harm to American businesses".

. Audit regulator looking into Manchester City accounting
[26 hours old]: No formal investigation has started, but the regulator is making inquiries into the case.

. Paddy Power cuts 1,400 jobs and blames betting tax rises
[31 hours old]: The government increased taxes on online casino and sports betting in last year's Budget.

. Union attacks NatWest plans to get workers back to the office
[32 hours old]: The bank says workers will be required to attend the office at least two days a week from February.

. Chancellor rejects calls to raise Capital Gains Tax in Budget
[37 hours old]: Influential Labour figures had been pushing for equalising CGT and income tax, but critics have said this could drive wealthy people out of Britain.

. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman wins dismissal of sister's lawsuit
[27 hours old]: A US district judge dismissed the case after Ann Altman had refused to attend an independent medical examination.

. Jobless rate falls but small firms cut back hiring
[35 hours old]: Small firms cite labour costs as a key factor in scaling back hiring, the Office for National Statistics says.

. Burnham vows end to 'rip-off parking charges' under new rules
[38 hours old]: The changes come after concerns that penalties issued by private providers are too harsh and leave motorists unfairly punished.

. 'I'm fed up of swiping': The singles choosing dating events over apps
[36 hours old]: The BBC hears from people who think dating events are better value for money than dating apps.

. How is the US economy really doing under President Trump?
[42 hours old]: Ahead of the midterms Trump has boasted about the performance of the US economy. BBC Verify looks at inflation, jobs and economic growth in the country.

. Vinted blocks French looters listing stolen goods for sale
[54 hours old]: The platform said since the weekend it had "taken immediate action to identify and remove listings linked to looting".

. US bans China's DeepSeek from government in race for AI dominance
[52 hours old]: The Chinese technology is removed from most US government agencies as race for AI dominance steps up.

. Ex-OpenAI worker accused of planting bug had Saudi support, claims prosecutors
[50 hours old]: Abdulrahman Alfozan, who is accused of planting a recording device, has been denied bail.

. Living with a stink? Technology might help
[143 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?
[168 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?
[192 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?
[312 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
[352 hours old]: Cloud seeding is gaining attention as countries look to boost rainfall - will drones help?

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

. The start-ups hoping to return battery making to the US
[528 hours old]: Batteries based on sodium-ion technology could be made in the US with locally sourced materials.

. X-planes: Are they needed in the new era of drones?
[648 hours old]: Where do America's X-plane projects fit in an era of cheap drones?

. How the oil capital of the US welcomed a solar power boom
[672 hours old]: Texas is now the country's biggest producer of solar-farmed electricity.

. Spain battles climate change on several fronts
[710 hours old]: A summer of wildfires and heatwaves underlines the threats to the country's economy.

. The virtual worlds where robots are trained
[816 hours old]: Training systems that allow robots to negotiate the real world are getting more sophisticated.

. Would you buy branded clothing from your favourite tech firm?
[839 hours old]: Nvidia, OpenAI and Anthropic are all now selling their own limited edition fashion lines.

. £30 rise in payments for crisis-hit households
[35 hours old]: More money is made available through a resilience fund for hard-pressed households in Sheffield.

. My hometown shows that high streets have to change or die
[576 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?
[638 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
[2183 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
[2712 hours old]: Many younger people do not believe the state pension will exist when they are older

. Watch: 'We don't pay' - lawyer advises how to avoid £45,000 illegal-worker fine
[18 hours old]: Mohammad Alias Yousaf made his claim to an undercover reporter posing as a mini-mart owner.

. What are the new faces coming to UK bank notes?
[61 hours old]: Banknotes are getting a nature-themed makeover – and the Bank of England has revealed the four creatures that will feature on our money.

. 'I'd spend ,000 on a wedding present'
[148 hours old]: New Yorkers share how much they spend on a wedding gift - and how they decide.

. NI company in talks to save Poundland from administration
[199 hours old]: Poundland says Martin Property Group from Londonderry is the management team's "preferred partner"