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Gaza aid fears as Israel bans UN Palestinian refugee agency
Israel passes two laws which Western governments fear could have devastating consequences for civilians in the Gaza Strip.
Lebanon says 60 killed in Israel strikes on eastern valley
And 58 were wounded in the Bekaa Valley, with rescue efforts under way, the Lebanese health ministry said.
Budget: 'I earn £1,800 a month and have nothing left at the end'
People tell the BBC how much they earn and what they want from the Budget.
Chancellor sets out new funding for extra NHS appointments plan
The government says it will invest £1.57bn in new equipment and buildings, in a bid to increase appointments.
PhD student finds lost city in Mexico jungle by accident
The city is the size of Edinburgh and among the largest Mayan sites in ancient Latin America.
Deadly new drugs found in fake medicines in the UK
A mother says she remains in "disbelief" at the lack of testing for the drugs when someone has died.
We need answers, says family of murdered MP David Amess
Katherine Amess claims authorities had failed to adequately protect her father who was killed in 2021.
Children saved from car stuck in path of oncoming train
Two children were pulled from a back seat only moments before the vehicle was hit by a train in Redlands, California.
Badenoch says she may need a softer approach
The Tory leadership frontrunner admits she may need to "calibrate" her approach, see by some as combative.
Man, 26, dies at Brook House migrant removal centre
Security firm Serco said a 26-year-old man died at the West Sussex detention facility on Sunday.
Sanctions for Russian disinformation linked to Kate rumours
A Russian network sanctioned by the UK for misinformation was linked to false rumours about the Princess of Wales.
The Papers: Labour targets waiting lists but tax rises 'won't cure NHS'
The measures expected in Wednesday's Budget, particularly those focused on the NHS, lead the papers.
Smuggler selling ‘fast track’ Channel crossing speaks to BBC undercover reporter
More migrants from Vietnam than any other nation are taking small boats to the UK.
We asked Puerto Ricans about 'island of garbage' joke. Here's what they said
Puerto Ricans have said the joke Tony Hinchcliffe made at Trump’s Sunday rally was “disrespectful” and “racist”.
Why tuition fees are set to rise - and what this means for students
With the cost of living rising, many students are concerned about the growing financial pressures at university
Why an A road with 'charm' has been voted UK's best
The stretch of the A19 from Selby to Teesside has charm and history, according to those who use it.
What is a 'working person', according to Labour?
The government has promised not to raise taxes on "working people" in this Wednesday's Budget.
Two new lawsuits accuse Sean 'Diddy' Combs of sexually assaulting boys
The music mogul faces multiple lawsuits and criminal charges alleging sexual abuse, including of minors. He denies any wrongdoing.
Recording console used by Beatles and found in skip up for auction
A Hertfordshire father and son have been able to restore the console used on the Beatles' last album.
Statue of NBA star Dwyane Wade sparks fan backlash
Fans said the artwork depicting the NBA star looks more like actors Kelsey Grammer or Laurence Fishburne.
JP Morgan sues customers over viral TikTok cheque fraud
“Infinite money glitch” allowed the withdrawal of funds from cheques before they were cleared by the bank.
Tens of thousands of Oasis fans face having their tickets cancelled
Promoter says it will cancel more than 50,000 tickets for the band's UK dates listed on secondary platforms.
MP Mike Amesbury CCTV footage 'shocking', says PM
The Prime Minister says the Labour party "moved swiftly" to respond after the video appeared.
Southport murders accused facing terror charge
Axel Rudakubana is accused of producing the poison ricin and possessing a study of an al-Qaeda training manual.
Boy fell ill after former spy helped him feed ducks
An inquiry hears the boy was traced and reported being ill for a day or two afterwards.
Mount Fuji still without snow in late October - longest wait in 130 years
Japan's highest mountain typically gets snow by early October, but there has been unusually warm weather this year.
What the US election outcome means for Ukraine, Gaza and world conflict
Our chief international correspondent Lyse Doucet hears from leading experts about what's at stake ahead of the vote.
Former Trump aide Steve Bannon to host podcast after prison release
Bannon is expected to host his podcast - War Room - on Tuesday and hold a press conference in New York City.
TikTok founder becomes China's richest man
Zhang Yiming's fortune has leapt to almost $50bn, according to a newly published rich list.
Assisted dying could lead to coercion, says Streeting
The health secretary says changing the law could lead to ill people being "guilt-tripped" into ending their own lives.
Alex Salmond laid to rest in funeral near family home
A private service has been held at Strichen Parish Church in Aberdeenshire.
Rachel Reeves - Labour's first chancellor for 14 years
Profile of the UK's first female chancellor as she prepares to deliver first Labour Budget in 14 years.
Deadly drugs found in fake anxiety medicines being bought online in UK
A mother says she remains in "disbelief" at the lack of testing for the drugs when someone has died.
What a discovered lost Maya city might have looked like
The BBC's Georgina Rannard shows a virtual rendition of Valeriana - which has been discovered centuries after it disappeared under the jungle canopy in Mexico.
'Never in a million years did we think our baby could have a stroke'
A family from Londonderry speak of their fear after their newborn daughter had a stroke.
How a cult leader 'radicalised' group into coroner kidnap attempt
Mark Christopher's followers saw him as a teacher but a senior detective says he brainwashed them.
Man's brain tumour shrinks by half in therapy trial
A doctor who designed a new radioactive treatment for glioblastoma says the result is "remarkable".
Huge Australian 'fiasco' ship to be mothballed in Edinburgh
Newly-built Spirit of Tasmania is too large to fit the port facilities in Tasmania, so will be stored at Port of Leith.
Why an A road with 'charm' has been voted UK's best - and which others made top 10?
The stretch of the A19 from Selby to Teesside has charm and history, according to those who use it.
Chancellor sets out new funding for extra NHS appointments
The government says it will invest £1.57bn in new equipment and buildings, in a bid to increase appointments.
Long and winding road that took a recording console from Beatles session to the skip
A Hertfordshire father and son have been able to restore the console used on the Beatles' last album.
Hotel collapse in Argentina kills one, say reports
Rescue teams are searching through the rubble, with up to 15 people believed missing.
Sanctions for Russian disinformation linked to Kate rumours
A Russian network sanctioned by the UK for misinformation was linked to false rumours about the Princess of Wales.
We need answers, says family of murdered MP David Amess
Katherine Amess claims authorities had failed to adequately protect her father who was killed in 2021.
Asylum seekers moved off Bibby Stockholm barge
It's understood the men have been sent to places including Cardiff, Wolverhampton and Bristol.
'Never in a million years did we think our baby could have a stroke'
A family from Londonderry speak of their fear after their newborn daughter had a stroke.
Alex Salmond laid to rest in funeral near family home
A private service has been held at Strichen Parish Church in Aberdeenshire.
I knew I could have a stroke, but not at 31
Angharad Dennis said she was upset in hospital after her stroke, but now has a new outlook on life.
Bournemouth Echo
Labour has sold electorate 'a lie', property developer Richard Carr says
Property developer Richard Carr has said voters have “been sold a lie” by Labour.
Giant cake revealed for world’s largest cake event
Local business Prop Options has created a two-metre-tall cake to be displayed at sugar craft event, Cake International.
In The Dock: 'Dishonest' Universal Credit claims among the cases
THE following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:
Hay, hymns and horses: Wimborne minster welcomes pets for annual blessing
A HORSE, chicken and a guinea pig were among the dozens of pets who visited Wimborne Minster for its annual animal blessing.
National Black Cat Day sparks adoption post from rescue centre
October 27 marks National Black Cat Day, a day that was created by Cats Protection to celebrate the species of black cats.
SWAST offer safety advice ahead of Halloween events
The trust is urging residents across Dorset to be safe while enjoying the spooky events.
TV star and comedian Al Murray brings his show to Bournemouth this November
Al Murray, a stand-up comedian known for his witty jokes and slapstick comedy, is heading to the Bournemouth Pavilion on November 6.
Council welcomes ideas for future development
NEW Forest District Council is inviting the public to submit ideas for sites for development as part of its Local Plan review.
College students visit new housing development in New Milton
Students from Brockenhurst College visited the new development of ten houses and six flats at Moore Close on October 21 and 23.
School gets gold award after football success
A school has seen phenomenal success in football and have been rewarded with the School Games Gold Award.
Dorset Japanese garden with 'emerald reflection pool' among loveliest in the UK
The Japanese tea garden at Kingston Lacy in Dorset has been named among the loveliest in the UK according to The Times
These are the 3 foods that 'will increase your chances of living past 90'
TV star, author and longevity researcher Dan Buettner has shared the three foods that 'will increase your chances of living past 90'.
Body found in river
The body of an elderly woman has been found in the river at Tuckton.
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Bournemouth
PREPERATION is underway to bring Bournemouth’s popular Christmas markets back to the town centre.
Police cordon off part of Tuckton Tea Gardens
Police have cordoned off part of Tuckton Tea Gardens. We will be bringing you latest updates as we get them.
Woman killed by cow while walking her dog named in inquest
The inquest has opened into the death of a woman who died following an incident with a cow in the New Forest.
'It is inspiring to have people in our area that are from the Olympics'
Olympians and Paralympians visited Kings Park Leisure Centre on their route round BCP this afternoon to watch Bournemouth cheer team perform.
Van engulfed in flames at busy Bournemouth roundabout
FIREFIGHTERS rushed to extinguish a blaze involving a van on a busy Bournemouth roundabout.
Man arrested after reports of threatening behaviour in Christchurch
Police officers and an armed unit were alerted to reports of a man ‘acting in a threatening manner’ while in possession of a suspected baton on October 27.
Review: Halloween at Moors Valley Country Park
Freaky figures, spine-tingling sounds, and creaking coffins against an enchanting forest backdrop – Moors Valley’s Halloween experience has brought spooky season to life.
Campaign celebrates successes of young people from the care system
A CAMPAIGN celebrating the successes of young people from the care system has been supported by the council.
Appeal launched after man, 62 died in Christchurch
Phillip James Munday, 62 died at his home in Edward Road on October 18.
The Hampshire village with the name visitors struggle to pronounce
It may be one of the best places to live in the UK, but its name is among the hardest to pronounce
Pictures of when we went clubbing at this legendary 90s nightclub
Once the county retreat of the esteemed Louis Nelson, the grand estate of the Manor nightclub was destined for a transformation.
Virgin Media customers to lose 11 TV channels this week - see those affected
Some Virgin Media customers are set to lose access to 11 channels this week including the likes of Cartoon Network, Nickelodeon and Sky Kids.
Millions of holidaymakers could be owed £244 refund - are you eligible?
Eligible travellers could be owed up to £224 depending on the destination and flight class of their journey
Bournemouth restaurant offers free children's meals for rest of the year
A Bournemouth restaurant is offering free children’s meals until the end of the year.
New WhatsApp warning issued as users lose thousands of pounds to scammers
Action Fraud has issued a warning to WhatsApp users after a rise in a scam seeing 'friends' ask for money.
Formula 1
Vasseur hails ‘perfect weekend’ from Sainz but bemoans ‘idiots’ that hampered Leclerc
Ferrari boss Fred Vasseur heaped plenty of praise on the shoulders of Carlos Sainz after the Spaniard’s victory in Mexico City, with Ferrari also bagging a second podium courtesy of Charles Leclerc. That result lifts them above Red Bull in the constructors’ championship with four races to go - but Vasseur was keen not to get carried away.
5 Winners and 5 Losers from Mexico City – Who got the fiesta started at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez?
It was party time at Ferrari as Carlos Sainz secured his second win of the season and the Italian team’s second on the bounce in an enthralling Mexico City Grand Prix. But it wasn’t so fun for many of his rivals, including championship leader Max Verstappen. Lawrence Barretto picks out his winners and losers from the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez...
‘It hurts always the same’ – Alonso reacts to his anticlimactic 400th Grand Prix appearance after DNF
Hitting the remarkable milestone of 400 Grands Prix did not quite go to plan for Fernando Alonso as some unavoidable bad luck led to him retiring the car from the race in Mexico City.
‘We clearly seem to have made a step’ – Gasly hails Alpine progress after points finish in Mexico
Pierre Gasly believes that Alpine have “clearly made a step” with their car after a strong qualifying performance at the Mexico City Grand Prix was followed by a P10 finish on race day.
TECH WEEKLY: Inside the unique McLaren brake design which helped Norris beat Leclerc in Mexico
A key part of Lando Norris’ successful challenge on Charles Leclerc’s second place in Mexico was the stark contrast in control of the brake temperatures between the McLaren and the Ferrari, writes F1 technical expert Mark Hughes.
‘I don’t think I did anything wrong’ – Albon on Lap 1 crash that knocked him out of the Mexico City GP
Alex Albon was hopeful of adding to Williams points tally in Mexico City as he started up in P9 on the grid, only to crash out at the very first corner, which he blamed simply on "bad luck".
ICYMI: Skeletons, pit lane acrobatics, and the most epic photo bombs yet in the best social media from Mexico City
Alongside the thrilling action on track, there was plenty happening off it at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez. Here’s all the best social media that you might have missed from the weekend, ranging from acrobatic moves in the pit lane through to some epic photo bombing…
Wolff admits Mercedes W15 is ‘on a knife’s edge’ as recent crashes have been a ‘tremendous hit to the cost cap’
Mercedes endured another difficult weekend in Mexico City, with George Russell crashing heavily on Friday – his second trip into the barriers in a week. Although Russell bounced back to deliver points on Sunday, finishing in the top five along with his team mate Lewis Hamilton, boss Toto Wolff didn't shy away from the problems facing his team.
F1 NATION: Sainz on top, more Norris vs Verstappen, and Perez's pain – it's our Mexico City GP review
Tom Clarkson is joined in the paddock by former Haas and Sauber driver Esteban Gutierrez and F1TV presenter Laura Winter to dissect an action-packed Mexico City Grand Prix won by Carlos Sainz.
‘There comes a point in time that difficult decisions have to be made’ – Horner on Perez’s future as Red Bull lose ground
Christian Horner has revealed the team could be forced to reevaluate Sergio Perez’s position at Red Bull after he suffered a bleak home race in Mexico that saw him miss out on points entirely.
Windows Central
Linus Torvalds wouldn't touch AI with a 10-foot pole because it's 90% marketing and 10% reality: "I think AI is really interesting, and at the same time, I hate the hype cycle so much that I really don't want to go there"
In a recent interview, Linux Kernel lead developer, Linus Torvalds claimed that AI is 90% marketing and 10% reality. He added that he ignores the tech because "the whole tech industry around AI is in a very bad position."
Microsoft's hefty Copilot and AI investment reportedly built "a wall of sorry" around its earnings as investors mount profit return pressure
Microsoft is slated to report its first fiscal quarter earnings on Wednesday. Despite overall growth revenue, projections suggest the firm's AI department could report dismal Copilot Pro sales.
Microsoft makes the Xbox app on Windows PC much better with a new feature it's been missing since release
Microsoft has released a new update for the Xbox app on Windows that gives it a feature I've wanted since the software came out.
Dragon Age: The Veilguard reviews and Metacritic score roundup: Does BioWare's latest RPG live up to its legacy?
At long last, Dragon Age: The Veilguard — the latest entry in BioWare's beloved fantasy RPG series — is finally here. But does it live up to the studio's legacy? Here's what reviewers think.
I've tested the top-ranked CPUs, and this is the best DDR5 RAM with RGB that you can buy for Intel or AMD rigs
Teamgroup's T-Force Delta RGB DDR5-6000 RAM perfectly balances performance and value with support for AMD EXPO and Intel XMP overclocking.
I did the math — this RTX 4060 pre-built gaming PC is cheaper than building your own, but the deal ends today
Newegg's in-house ABS brand of gaming PCs is always competitively priced, but it's rare to find a pre-built system for less than the cost of building yourself. This deal ends today, though, so don't wait too long.
Can Apple catch up? Apple Intelligence just shipped, yet someone already made "a better version of the Apple Intelligence Writing Tools for Windows" for free
Apple recently shipped Apple Intelligence features across its tech stack, including Writing Tools. Interestingly, a developer built a version of Apple Intelligence's Writing Tools touted as "a better, free, and open-source version" for Windows and Linux.
The ROG Ally saves my work trips, so I found all the best early Black Friday deals on gaming handhelds, accessories, and more
I use my ASUS ROG Ally X all the time, so I'm tracking down all the best early Black Friday deals on gaming handhelds and the best handheld accessories.
Did Microsoft just take the teams out of Microsoft Teams? "Possibly the biggest change in Microsoft Teams history" revamps how chats work
Microsoft Teams will soon receive a new chat and channels experience that revamps how the app handles communication. The change is sure to receive pushback, but it is designed to streamline communication.
Machine Games confirms that 'Indiana Jones and The Great Circle' runs at 60 FPS on the Xbox Series X and the Xbox Series S
It's sixty frames per second for Indiana Jones and the Great Circle on both the Xbox Series X and the oft-30 FPS Xbox Series S.
Hands-on: Xbox's "Indiana Jones and the Great Circle" isn't just shaping up to be a fantastic game, it might represent the Disney franchise's future
Xbox's Indiana Jones and the Great Circle truly "gets" the soul of one of the greatest adventure trilogies of all time. Yes, I said trilogy.
Best motherboard for AMD Ryzen 9000X3D in 2024
AMD is expected to release its Ryzen 9000X3D gaming CPUs on November 7, and many gamers will no doubt want to upgrade. Here are the best motherboards for the job.
This Surface Pro "costs" $84,000, and it still doesn't include a keyboard or stylus?!
A Microsoft Store bug causes the Surface Pro X to be listed at €77,777.77 (about $84,000). The error only shows up in the Windows Microsoft Store and the item is out of stock, so you can't buy it on accident.
The Xbox app on Windows DESPERATELY needs to add this essential Steam feature that I can't live without
The Xbox app is a hungry thing, gobbling up bandwidth. We need a way to keep it in check.
Laffgaff
For what film did Nicolas Cage win his first Oscar?
Leaving Las Vegas.
Twin Brother
I haven't seen my twin brother since I left Australia. We were separated at Perth.
Itsfoss
He He 😆 Running Windows on Raspberry Pi ... Because Why Not?
Sometimes I feel too adventurous to try new and weird things. This one is one of those adventures.