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

. Rosebank: Life on the oil field at the centre of a political storm
[66 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
[113 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
[482 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
[1250 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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- Watch: What happens now after close vote in Israeli election?
[1 hours old]: Polls have closed in the Israeli election, but there is no clear winner.


- Chris Mason: Budget needs to go some way towards delivering PM's promises
[3 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.

- King acknowledges 'suffering of the past' as Caribbean tour begins
[3 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.

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

- Alexander brothers each sentenced to 30 years in prison in sex trafficking case
[2 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.

- Ceasefire extended across Ukraine's Kherson region, officials say
[3 hours old]: The truce was originally planned for the stranded residents of Oleshky, and Russia and Ukraine say no breaches have been reported.

- Manhunt under way for Tennessee killer who escaped prison through a fence
[6 hours old]: Morley was given a life sentence for the 2022 killing of his co-worker Cody Birchfield.

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

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

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

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

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

- Where does Fleetwood beating Arsenal rank in biggest cup upsets?
[2 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.

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

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

- Minimum wage set to rise but 18-20 year-olds will not get bigger increase
[10 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.

- Men abused woman after her husband drugged and advertised her online, court told
[8 hours old]: Four men stand trial after the woman's ex-husband has pleaded guilty to drugging and raping her.

- UK and EU officials to discuss freedom of movement
[8 hours old]: Officials are expected to begin discussions on a range of options for the future UK-EU relationship before a summit next month.

- Dutch zookeeper dies after being mauled by leopard
[6 hours old]: The woman began her career at the park when she was 17 and had worked there on-and-off for four decades.

- Unnamed celebrity accused of 'inappropriate sexual activities', court hears
[9 hours old]: The man is asking the High Court to prevent two news organisations from publishing the allegations.

* 'Biggest night in the club's history' for fearless Fleetwood
[1 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?
[1 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.

- Man Utd stick with Carrick - inside a turbulent 48 hours at Old Trafford
[7 hours old]: BBC Sport looks at the 48 hours that led to Manchester United deciding to keep under-pressure Michael Carrick as their head coach for Saturday's trip to Chelsea.

- Australia fight back to keep Cummins out of unwanted club... for now
[8 hours old]: Australia fight back in afternoon and evening against South Africa to spare the blushes of captain Pat Cummins in third Test.

- Barcelona fined £503 over approach for Alvarez
[4 hours old]: Barcelona are fined 602 euros (£503) following a complaint by Atletico Madrid over contact the club made with striker Julian Alvarez.

- Williams loses again - to opponent 28 years younger
[12 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.

- I get £4,062 a year and am trying my best - here's what I want from the Budget
[1 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.

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

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

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

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

- '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.

- How much is the minimum wage?
[6 hours old]: What are the National Minimum Wage and the National Living Wage, and how much are they worth?

- More cats abandoned 'due to rising costs'
[6 hours old]: The shelter has seen a "huge increase" in the number of cats it has taken in, compared to last year.

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

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

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. Donald Trump's biggest economic problem looks strangely familiar
[19 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
[19 hours old]: Figures obtained by BBC Newsnight show large spikes in sales of torches, radios and power banks.

. Apple to replace iPhone Duos affected by screen problem
[16 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
[30 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
[33 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
[39 hours old]: Changes are needed to prevent the full, flat-rate state pension becoming liable for income tax after it rises in April.

. Healey's Budget needs to sustain the stronger economy through gathering clouds
[49 hours old]: The economic is positive now but come January things could become trickier for the Labour government

. Big, noisy and coming to a town near you - why the data centre backlash is growing
[50 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.

. Salon owners urge Budget VAT cut as staffing pressures grow
[39 hours old]: Marcus Perkins, who owns a hair and beauty salon in Brierley Hill, says he is scared for the future.

. Will a new code end 'rip-off parking charges'?
[66 hours old]: The prime minister says a new code will end "rip-off parking charges" - but will it work?

. Are California voters about to impose 'world's first' tax on billionaires?
[98 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.

. Budget to include £1bn for social and affordable housing
[63 hours old]: The move will take funding for the 10-year programme to more than £40bn.

. Four ways Labour could raise money in the Budget without hiking income tax
[67 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.

. The grads ditching the UK for a fresh start abroad
[146 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
[170 hours old]: Investigative genetic genealogy can help hunt down criminals but raises worries over privacy.

. Living with a stink? Technology might help
[290 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?
[314 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?
[338 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?
[458 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
[498 hours old]: Cloud seeding is gaining attention as countries look to boost rainfall - will drones help?

. The AI telling farmers when to harvest
[650 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
[674 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?
[794 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
[818 hours old]: Texas is now the country's biggest producer of solar-farmed electricity.

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

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

. My hometown shows that high streets have to change or die
[722 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?
[785 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
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. Why Gen Z are planning for life without a state pension
[2858 hours old]: Many younger people do not believe the state pension will exist when they are older

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