BBC News
Ecstatic scenes and historic moments: What's happened so far in the midterms
Vote counting in this year's midterm elections is under way in the US and early results show gains for the Democrats.
How America voted in maps and charts
See the maps and charts that show how America voted in the US midterm elections.
Anthony Zurcher: Democrats push deep into Republican territory with historic wins
Two Senate races that a year ago were thought to be battlegrounds turned out to be slam-dunks for the Democrats.
South Carolina elects Democratic senator for first time in almost three decades
Annie Andrews is projected to defeat Darline Graham, who was handpicked by President Trump to take her brother's seat after his death.
Miliband says slavery apology will not bring cost for UK taxpayers
Speaking to BBC's Newscast, the foreign secretary says Britain cannot sweep its past "under the carpet".
'Multi-cancer' blood tests coming to some GP surgeries soon
The aim is to detect hard-to-diagnose abdominal cancers, including liver, ovarian and pancreatic cancer, much sooner.
Spanish transport minister resigns days after deadly train crash
At least 69 people were killed and dozens injured in the collision south of the capital, Madrid.
Celebrity loses injunction bid but will stay anonymous pending appeal
The unnamed man asked for an injunction to stop his identity being reported in connection with allegations against him.
No more rice grains in Kellogg's Rice Krispies due to changing weather
The new recipes mean cereal packaging will now include a 'contains wheat gluten' warning.
Death toll rises in Ukraine after Russia attacks aid centre, hospice and hospital
At least 38 people are killed in 24 hours and Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky warns dozens more could be trapped under rubble.
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor called to give evidence in fraud trial in December
Mountbatten-Windsor has been summonsed to give evidence in a businessman's High Court fraud trial.
Scammers using AI-generated images of missing pets to demand reward money
Owners says threats to kill their cats unless they sent money left them angry and terrified.
Why Kim Kardashian came back to 'the worst TV drama ever'
The media personality and businesswoman says she's worked on her acting for series two of All's Fair.
Poundland supplier 'will lose millions' if retailer collapses
One of Poundland's suppliers will lose millions if it collapses, while other suppliers have said they would go under.
Code cracked for shipwreck padlock solving 400-year-old mystery
The brass lock, found in the sand near Port Talbot, forms part of a 1583 shipwreck treasure hoard.
The Papers: King calls slavery 'monstrous' and 'Celeb loses gag bid'
The King's comments on the transatlantic slave trade and the high-profile celebrity who lost a "gag bid" in sex claim case lead Wednesday's papers.
ANC under pressure to reverse South Africa decline
As South Africans vote in local elections, residents tell the BBC they are tired of the poor quality of services they get.
How 'mogging' went from toxic term to mainstream
Mogging, named Collins English Dictionary's word of the year, was once the preserve of the manosphere but has become part of everyday discourse.
Prince William says UK faces terrifying risk of more wildfires due to climate change
The prince says 2026 was the first summer he felt "worried about the scale of the wildfires".
Young NYC Marathon runner collapses and dies two miles from finish line
The city medical examiner's office said it is still investigating Rachel Apa's cause of death.
Seven flights across Europe targeted by suspected bomb threats
Planes in Poland, Spain, Bulgaria and Italy have been checked for explosives following separate threats.
Killer who escaped Tennessee prison captured after week-long manhunt
Jacob Allen Morley was serving a life sentence for murder before he escaped over a prison fence.
Bournemouth Echo
The forgotten wilderness of Canford Cliffs before the millionaires moved in
How Canford Cliffs changed from pine woodland, sand dunes and unstable chines into a developed Dorset coastline, and share memories of its past.
Campaign launched to help paralysed 21-year-old access the outdoors again
A West Moors resident is fundraising for a specialist all-terrain wheelchair they say would transform their independence and open up parts of the world that have become inaccessible.
Dangerous E. coli spikes spark calls for action as Christchurch Harbour fears grow
Campaigners are demanding action after E. coli spikes in Christchurch Harbour, with calls for bathing-water status and greater accountability for water companies.
Road closed for up to 21 days for emergency gas works
A section of Church Road in Ferndown has been temporarily closed to northbound traffic.
'Our lives turned upside down' - Boarding staff without heating after shock closure
BOARDING staff at a private school which announced it would be closing suddenly have been left without hot water and heating.
Wimborne mum sends 3,500 confidence-building boxes to girls each month
A Wimborne mum has created subscription boxes to build girls’ confidence.
Inquest opens into death of 39-year-old teacher and musician
An inquest has opened following the death of a teacher and musician in her 30s.
Dental hygienist died at Bournemouth hospital, inquest hears
An inquest has opened following the death of a woman at Royal Bournemouth Hospital.
Residents worried after fireworks set off repeatedly at Bournemouth car park
Bournemouth residents worried after young people repeatedly set off fireworks beside flats at Berry Court car park on Saint Peter’s Road, Dorset Police say.
'BCP blames us MPs for their mistakes - but they’d do better to look closer to home'
It is odd that BCP Council is disputing information directly from their own legal and governance team.
BCP Council leaders dispute their own council’s FOI findings over Government lobbying
BCP Council leaders dispute their own council’s FOI findings over Government lobbying
Government
Visitor Levy (England) Bill
A Bill to Make provision for and in connection with the imposition, by strategic authorities, of a new local tax in respect of stays in residential accommodation.
Formula 1
The 5 drivers most likely to win in Sao Paulo
We look at the betting odds and analyse the chances of the five drivers most likely to win at the Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace.
Camara to make F1 debut for Haas in Sao Paulo
Rafael Camara’s F1 debut with Haas has been brought forward to the Sao Paulo Grand Prix.
The incredible F1 legends' cars that sold at auction
After Ayrton Senna's Honda NSX was sold at auction, we look at some of the remarkable road cars with links to Formula 1 legends that have gone under the hammer.
MS Dynamics
Sales Development Agent: Setup Best Practices for Enterprise-Grade Autonomous Prospecting
Learn best practices for setting up Sales Development Agent for enterprise prospecting, including governance, CRM integration, security, testing, and scalable deployment.
The post Sales Development Agent: Setup Best Practices for Enterprise-Grade Autonomous Prospecting appeared first on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Blog.
Bringing sustainability into the Dynamics 365 ERP portfolio
Introducing Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sustainability, which brings Microsoft Sustainability Manager into the Dynamics 365 ERP portfolio. Explore how connected sustainability and business data can help organizations record environmental impact, report progress, and inform operational decisions.
The post Bringing sustainability into the Dynamics 365 ERP portfolio appeared first on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Blog.
Build Asset-as-a-Service models with Rental Management in Dynamics 365
Explore how Rental Management in Dynamics 365 can help equipment businesses support Asset-as-a-Service models by connecting rental, service, sales, and finance on a shared ERP foundation.
The post Build Asset-as-a-Service models with Rental Management in Dynamics 365 appeared first on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Blog.
Windows Central
Xbox’s smallest controller is pocket-sized, rechargeable, and only $50
The Xbox Nano Controller drops on November 4, 2026 for the United States, UK, and other select markets. Here's some early impressions ahead of the full review.
Arkane Lyon may have found a lifeline as Ubisoft and others reportedly bid for the Xbox studio
Ubisoft and at least two other gaming companies have reportedly submitted bids to acquire Arkane Lyon from Microsoft, potentially saving the acclaimed studio from closure and allowing work on Marvel’s Blade to continue.
Better clear your Xbox SSD now: GTA 6 is a colossal 212GB download
GTA 6 is nearly here, and its enormous installation makes preloading particularly important. Here’s when you can download it and get ready for launch.
Warhammer Survivors, Vampire Crawlers, and more join Xbox Game Pass
Microsoft has announced the first batch of Xbox games joining Xbox Game Pass' library during November 2026. Its lineup includes two spin-offs of the popular indie sensation Vampire Survivors: Warhammer Survivors and Vampire Crawlers.
Steam’s latest survey is a reality check for anyone who thinks PC gamers all have high-end rigs
Steam's October hardware survey just arrived, and as I predicted, a lot of the major swings spotted in September have been corrected. The big news? Windows 11 continues to grow, but gamer hardware is fairly stagnant.
Does Windows 11 26H2 actually use less RAM? I tested to find out.
Microsoft has been busy at work making Windows 11 more memory-efficient, and I decided to put the recent announcement to the test on an Acer Swift Air 14 with 8GB. The results are more impressive than I expected.
Microsoft made Windows 11 more responsive on these 8GB laptops
Microsoft has revealed that it made Windows 11 about 20% more responsive on 8GB PCs, which makes recent sub-$1,000 laptop releases from Dell, HP, and Acer in particular a lot more attractive. If you're in the market for a new PC that starts as low as $599, I rounded up the best right here.
Microsoft details how it's made Windows 11 optimized for 8GB RAM PCs
Windows 11 has gained a number of improvements and optimizations designed specifically for devices with 8GB RAM, and it's all already rolling out.