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- I left state secrets on the train - I'm proof you can recover from the biggest mistake of your life
[9 hours old]: Top civil servant Richard Jackson recounts that fateful day and how he recovered in the aftermath.

. How oil-rich Alberta's economy might fare if it broke away from Canada
[321 hours old]: Albertans vote this month on staying in Canada or moving ahead to a binding independence referendum.

. Food aid charity under pressure from fuel costs
[27 hours old]: FareShare South West says fuel costs are putting immense pressure on work helping thousands in need.

. Aviation faces hotter, stormier skies – and passengers might have to accept more disruption
[1088 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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* Chris Mason: Jackdaw approved but tricky energy trade-offs remain
[1 hours old]: Jackdaw and Rosebank are case studies in the slow motion awkwardness the UK has over energy.

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

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

* Australian MP loses both legs after alleged car attack, husband says
[0 hours old]: Her alleged attacker, 43-year-old Brendan Nugent, faces multiple charges and appeared in court for the first time on Wednesday.

- US envoy arrives in Russia ahead of meeting with Putin as Zelensky says intelligence sharing 'works now'
[1 hours old]: Steve Witkoff is in St Petersburg to discuss proposals on ending Russia's years-long conflict with Ukraine.

* Man charged after three Jewish women assaulted
[0 hours old]: The women suffered minor injuries when they were assaulted at Clapton Common, police say.

- Where to spot brilliant colours after 'false autumn' spoils some leaf displays
[9 hours old]: The UK's hottest summer on record has caused some trees to shed their leaves early, but experts say spectacular autumn colours could still be on the way.

* Katya Adler: France divided over who to blame for riots and what to learn from them
[1 hours old]: In France and beyond there is widespread disagreement over what led to some of the worst unrest seen in French cities in modern history.

- Woman given cancer diagnosis by hospital employee who accessed her records
[2 hours old]: Pippa Boardman says she lost "dignity and privacy" after she was told by an acquaintance she had cancer.

- The Aberfan disaster through the eyes of those who survived, 60 years on
[2 hours old]: It is 60 years since one of Wales' darkest days, when a mining community changed forever.

* What is happening with the Jackdaw and Rosebank gas and oil fields?
[0 hours old]: The UK government has moved a step closer to making a decision on whether to approve further drilling.

- Sex, lies and police spies: The disputed story of the 'creepy' undercover officer
[2 hours old]: Andrew Coles denies claims he deceived a young woman into sex while infiltrating an activist group.

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

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

- The Papers: 'Burnham faces climate revolt' and 'Harry wants to fix feud'
[3 hours old]: Several papers lead on remarks from the Duke of Sussex yesterday, where he said he hoped to reconcile with his family.

- Giant tunnel proposed to clean up Windermere's sewage problem
[3 hours old]: The plan would eliminate sewage spills into Windermere, blamed for turning the water green.

* Crystal Palace urged to retire bald eagle mascot
[0 hours old]: Animal rights group Peta is urging Crystal Palace to retire their bald eagle mascot, saying a "bright stadium filled with boisterous fans is no place for animals".

* Teenager arrested aged 16 jailed after terror conviction
[0 hours old]: Yusuf Shah offered advice on cyber-security to terror groups and downloaded terror-related material.

- Missing German WW2 U-boat found 82 years on
[2 hours old]: The U-672 sub was identified 20 miles (32km) off Salcombe after divers discovered it in August.

- Tighter rules planned to protect people from cosmetic surgery that goes badly wrong
[9 hours old]: There will be restrictions on who can carry out procedures and fines for those who flout the law, in England in 2027.

- No jeopardy but loads of fun - Champions League sets new goals record
[9 hours old]: It was goals galore again in the Champions League on Tuesday, with the competition setting a new record this season.

- Fabregas and Como prepare for historic Man Utd tie
[2 hours old]: Serie A success story Como have gone from Serie A to the Champions League - now they are ready for a historic night against Manchester United.

- The night 'ruthless' Ngumoha came of age for Liverpool
[9 hours old]: Rio Ngumoha produces a coming-of-age performance in Liverpool's comeback win over Villarreal, writes Aadam Patel.

- LeBron James' 76ers beat Knicks on NBA opening night
[1 hours old]: LeBron James scores 14 points on debut for the Philadelphia 76ers as they defeat champions the New York Knicks on the opening night of the NBA season.

- No Haaland, no problem - can Foden be Man City's alternative goalscorer?
[9 hours old]: Phil Foden's magnificent man-of-the-match display in Manchester City's Champions League win against AEK Athens serves as a reminder of his talent and ability to influence games.

- Elon Musk confirms talks to merge Tesla and SpaceX
[2 hours old]: Musk says special committees within both companies have been formed to look at a possible mega-merger.

* Surging fuel prices push UK inflation rate to 3.5% ahead of Budget
[0 hours old]: Inflation accelerated to 3.5% from 3.1% in the year to September, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

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

- Google resolves cloud outage affecting UK banks and websites
[14 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
[12 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
[11 hours old]: No formal investigation has started, but the regulator is making inquiries into the case.

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

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. How a shattered village rose from unimaginable grief to demand justice
[51 hours old]: A community’s powerful fight for justice after the tragedy of the Aberfan disaster.

. Paddy Power cuts 1,400 jobs and blames betting tax rises
[16 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
[17 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
[22 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.

. Jobless rate falls but small firms cut back hiring
[20 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
[23 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
[21 hours old]: The BBC hears from people who think dating events are better value for money than dating apps.

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

. How is the US economy really doing under President Trump?
[27 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
[39 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
[37 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
[35 hours old]: Abdulrahman Alfozan, who is accused of planting a recording device, has been denied bail.

. Bikes 'not for jousting,' says Lime after duel video
[40 hours old]: Footage emerged on social media of hundreds of people gathered in east London to watch a bike joust.

. Home sellers cut asking prices on 3,000 properties a day
[43 hours old]: More property asking prices are being cut than at any time in 15 years, data shared with the BBC shows.

. Musk and Anthropic pledge public share giveaways
[46 hours old]: Musk's announcement comes after Anthropic pledged to create a public benefit fund ahead of its blockbuster stock market listing.

. Bereaved families could face 'unjust' tax bill after civil service pension delays
[19 hours old]: The chairman of Parliament's Public Accounts Committee says families should not be taxed through no fault of their own.

. China's growth accelerates as AI boom helps boost exports
[50 hours old]: Exports have helped offset weak spending at home, but trade tensions and AI doubts cloud its outlook.

. Don't fall for this - how to protect yourself from AI scams
[56 hours old]: Trading standards officers say AI is "super-charging" existing scams through clones and fake websites.

. Living with a stink? Technology might help
[128 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?
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. How long will humans be needed for translation?
[177 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?
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. Rainmakers: The drones used to seed clouds
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. The AI telling farmers when to harvest
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. The start-ups hoping to return battery making to the US
[513 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?
[633 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
[657 hours old]: Texas is now the country's biggest producer of solar-farmed electricity.

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

. The virtual worlds where robots are trained
[801 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?
[824 hours old]: Nvidia, OpenAI and Anthropic are all now selling their own limited edition fashion lines.

. £30 rise in payments for crisis-hit households
[20 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
[561 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?
[623 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
[2168 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
[2697 hours old]: Many younger people do not believe the state pension will exist when they are older

. What are the new faces coming to UK bank notes?
[46 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'
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. NI company in talks to save Poundland from administration
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