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Why Kamala Harris lost: a flawed candidate or doomed campaign?
The vice-president failed to make the case that she would be different from her boss, President Joe Biden.
Will Trump's victory spark a global trade war?
Trump has promised tariffs on all foreign goods. If he follows through, many smaller economies may be forced to respond in kind.
Trump victory 'major setback' to climate action
Trump's election will hit immediate efforts to tackle climate change, experts say - but the longer-term effect is less certain.
Ivanka, Melania, a golf champion: Who was in Trump's huge victory entourage?
A closer look at the dozens of family members, advisers and allies who joined the president-elect on stage.
Chris Mason: Trump win provokes trade-offs and dilemmas for UK
The president-elect's positions on issues ranging from Ukraine to trade have implications for the UK.
In graphics: How small gains delivered Trump a big win
How a shift in support among different groups added up to Trump regaining the White House.
Bank of England expected to cut interest rates
Most analysts predict the rate will fall from 5% to 4.75% when the decision is announced at noon.
Tenants may not be able to buy new council homes - Rayner
Angela Rayner told the BBC restrictions would be placed on new social homes in England.
From two letters a year to face-to-face meetings: 'Seismic' changes to adoption contact
"Letterbox" contact is outdated, a report says, and face-to-face contact should be encouraged, if safe.
Prosecutors to consider bringing charges against Tim Westwood
Police are investigating the ex-BBC Radio 1 hip-hop DJ over allegations of non-recent sexual abuse.
Australia plans world's first social media ban for under-16s
The government says it wants to mitigate the "harm" social media is inflicting on children.
Watch: Fast-moving California wildfire burns out of control
Thousands of people have been evacuated from their homes in Ventura County, near Los Angeles.
'It's simple, really' - why Latinos flocked to Trump's working-class coalition
As well as winning over Hispanic voters, Trump improved his position in some surprising corners.
The view from countries where Trump's win really matters
An opportunity, a respite or a security fear - we assess how Trump's return to power is being viewed elsewhere.
US voters on one reason Trump won... and why Harris lost
After Donald Trump's decisive victory, we asked Americans what they think made the difference for each campaign.
The girl who went to buy cornflakes and never came home
Lindsay Rimer's family and detectives reveal the lasting impact of the teenager's murder in 1994.
The Papers: 'You're rehired' and 'Well, this is awkward!'
One man dominates all of Thursday's front pages after Donald Trump's presidential election win.
2024 on track to be world's warmest year on record
It is also set to be the world's first breach of 1.5C of warming across an entire calendar year.
William announces Earthshot Prize winners in Cape Town
Fifteen finalists, from countries including Kenya, Indonesia, the UK and Nepal, were competing for £1m funding for their environmental initiatives.
HRT does not impact life expectancy, says health body
Information on the menopause drugs' benefits and risks have been included in updated guidance.
Scot gets dream job as lighthouse keeper on remote Australian island
Sandy Duthie's "dream job" involves solitude, a 160-year history, and a colony of little penguins.
How do UK interest rates affect me and my money?
Bank of England interest rates affect the mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions of people.
Sydney identifies 'disgusting' balls that shut beaches
The so-called tar balls were a combination of oil, human faeces and other substances, scientists say.
Whole of Cuba loses power as Hurricane Rafael hits
The category three storm made landfall on Wednesday and is expected to bring storm surges and floods.
German coalition on brink after Scholz fires key minister
The chancellor said he would call a vote of confidence in his government early next year.
Liam Payne's body to be flown back to the UK
The musician's body is returned to his family, three weeks after his tragic death in Argentina.
Israel's Netanyahu shows who calls the shots with Gallant sacking
The PM's decision to replace his defence minister follows sharp disagreements over Israel's war strategy.
New deals with Balkan states to target people smugglers
The agreements aim to increase intelligence sharing as part of efforts to tackle small boat crossings.
Raygun retires from breaking after Olympic backlash
Rachael Gunn said the level of scrutiny around her performance made it difficult to keep competing.
Raygun retires from breaking after Olympic backlash
Rachael Gunn said the level of scrutiny around her performance made it difficult to keep competing.
Welsh Water dumped 56,000 cubic metres of sewage in river
The equivalent to 17 tankers a day was going into a special conservation area, campaigners say.
Actor found after 'evading arrest'
Jason Hoganson, who starred in 1987's Empire State, has now been found by police.
'We are ready': Irish general election to be called on Friday
Simon Harris, the leader of Fine Gael, told Irish broadcaster RTÉ News that the likely polling day will be Friday 29 November.
Ferry disruption: Islanders face a difficult winter, warns minister
Transport Minister Fiona Hyslop says she is pushing ferry operator CalMac to consider "all options" to maintain services.
Did the US election polls fail?
Polls predicted a tight race - then Donald Trump won a commanding victory. So what went wrong?
Would Donald Trump’s taxes on trade hurt US consumers?
Trump claims more taxes on trade wouldn't be a cost to the US - almost all economists dispute this.
'It's simple, really' - why so many Latinos voted Republican
As well as winning over Hispanic voters, Trump improved his position in some surprising corners.
The view from countries where Trump's win really matters
An opportunity, a respite or a security fear - we assess how Trump's return to power is being viewed elsewhere.
Will UK interest rate cut make mortgages and loans cheaper?
Bank of England interest rates affect the mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions of people.
Palestinian patients evacuated from Gaza for treatment abroad
Seriously injured and ill Palestinians were evacuated in one of the biggest operations in months.
Novichok police told 'no ex-spy living in area'
Det Sgt Nick Bailey was poisoned after the nerve agent was smeared on an ex-Russian spy’s door handle.
Man freed after appealing riot sentence
Dylan Willis, 18, had his 14 month sentence suspended for two years by Court of Appeal judges.
Church covered up 'abhorrent' abuse, report finds
John Smyth QC's abuse of more than 100 children and young men was covered up for years, a report concludes.
Germany engulfed by political crisis as Scholz coalition falls apart
Europe’s most powerful economy is left rudderless, when EU leaders are nervous about a new Trump presidency.
Sainsbury's and M&S warn Budget may push up prices
A number of major firms have warned over the impact of higher National Insurance costs.
Stepmum tied Sara Sharif up with tape, jury told
A father accused of killing Sara Sharif says his wife tied the child up with tape, a court hears.
MP Mike Amesbury charged with assault in street
MP Mike Amesbury is charged with assault after a video emerged of him appearing to punch a man.
2024 to be first year to breach 1.5C global warming limit
It is also set to be the world's first breach of 1.5C of warming across an entire calendar year.
Russian anti-war teenager faces five years in jail after failed appeal
Arseny Turbin, one of Russia's youngest political prisoners, has lost an appeal to overturn his five-year jail sentence.
Will Republicans win the House? The outstanding races to watch
It's too early to determine if Republicans will keep their majority in the US House of Representatives.
Europe's leaders face up to Trump victory at Hungarian summit
Leaders meeting in Budapest will be focused on Russia's war and fears of US isolationism.
Results: How small gains delivered a big win
How a shift in support among different groups added up to Trump regaining the White House.
Trump victory is a major setback for climate action, experts say
Trump's election will hit immediate efforts to tackle climate change, experts say - but the longer-term effect is less certain.
Who was in Trump's huge victory entourage?
A closer look at the dozens of family members, advisers and allies who joined the president-elect on stage.
How quickly are prices rising in the UK?
The rate at which prices are rising has dropped below the Bank of England's target of 2%.
Adopted children to have closer contact with birth families
"Letterbox" contact is outdated, a report says, and face-to-face contact should be encouraged, if safe.
Nervous dad forgets bride as he walks down aisle
Neil Crossley, from Barnsley, says his mind was preoccupied with nerves about his wedding speech.
Funeral for mum who died after BBL procedure
The family of Alice Webb, 33, gather to remember the mum who died after undergoing a Brazilian Butt Lift.
Watch: Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki spews giant column of ash
New volcanic eruptions have spread fresh panic among residents on the island of Flores.
Man escorted off plane in Turkey later found dead
Ben Crook fought with his partner on their journey to Turkey before going missing, an inquest hears.
'Overreacting' police told no ex-spy living in Novichok poisoning area
Det Sgt Nick Bailey was poisoned after the nerve agent was smeared on an ex-Russian spy’s door handle.
UK's first Chinese parliamentarian dies at 74
Anna Lo was the first person from the Chinese community to take a seat in a UK parliament.
Police name man killed in Edinburgh bus incident
Michael Leneghan, 74, died after being hit by a bus in the Cowgate on Saturday evening.
Bournemouth Echo
FIRST LOOK: The Ivy - and how it could be a turning point for Bournemouth town centre
It's not often a new restaurant can create such a buzz and optimism for a town centre as The Ivy has.
Photographer scoops award for stunning photo of Mount Fuji
A photographer from the New Forest is celebrating after winning a top award.
Emergency funding launched to support homeless people in Bournemouth
EMERGENCY funding has been launched to support Bournemouth's rough sleepers this winter.
Dorset MPs react to Donald Trump's return as US president: 'This is devastating'
MPs across Dorset have been sharing their views after Donald Trump was elected the new US president.
New 'Christmas Cola' truck coming to the town centre
LIDL has unveiled its very own Christmas cola truck – and it will visit Bournemouth for the first time ever at the end of the month.
Plans to demolish residential home and replace it with ten contemporary apartments
Plans have been submitted to demolish a house and replace it with ten apartments.
Man assaulted woman and damaged her passport
A MAN has appeared in court after assaulting a woman and damaging her possessions.
Popular bar earmarks neighbouring unit for expansion
A POPULAR bar in Westbourne could be expanding.
New nursery launches at independent school
A NEW nursery has launched at an independent school in Bournemouth.
Celebrity gardener to officially open new development
A CELEBRITY gardener will join forces with the mayor to officially open Wimborne’s newest retirement community.
Residents invited to put questions to BCP Council leader
RESIDENTS are being invited to put their questions to BCP Council's leader so they can be answered in a live Q&A session.
New football facilities open in £3.4 million project
NEW football facilities worth £3.4 million have opened in Ringwood.
In The Dock: Man caused £900 worth of damage in McDonalds
The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:
University students to bring Shakespeare play to local schools
UNIVERSITY students will be bringing Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet play to local schools before premiering to the public in Bournemouth.
Lighthouse Poole joins in National Lottery 30th anniversary celebrations
Lighthouse Poole is joining in with the National Lottery’s 30th anniversary celebrations.
Santa to arrive on armoured vehicle at Christmas spectacular
Santa will arrive on an armoured vehicle when the Tank Museum’s Christmas market takes place.
Popular Christmas film to be presented live in concert in Poole
Popular Christmas romcom The Holiday will be presented live in concert in Poole.
Are you private fostering? council encourages awareness
People in Dorset are being asked to think if they are in a private fostering arrangement.
'A cyber skills shortage could hot the economy', warns firm
A skills gap and recruitment issues in cyber security could harm businesses across the country and impact on the nation’s economy, according to a leading cyber firm.
‘Entrepreneur’s Godmother’ honoured by university
A WOMAN nicknamed ‘The Entrepreneur’s Godmother’ has received an honorary doctorate from Bournemouth University Alison Edgar, speaker and expert in improving performance, was awarded the honorary in recognition of her support for business.
6 pets from RSPCA Dorset who are on the lookout for their forever homes
The RSPCA Ashley Heath Animal Centre in Ringwood, Dorset has many pets, such as cats and dogs, looking for new homes
Trio jailed after 'truly terrifying' robbery at Sandbanks home
THREE people have been jailed after two women were held at gun point during a 'truly terrifying' robbery at a Sandbanks home.
Elderly woman hospitalised after violent handbag snatch
AN ELDERLY woman sustained severe bruising after a man violently snatched her handbag.
Work begins for two-week refit of Sandbanks chain ferry
Work has now begun refitting the Sandbanks chain ferry.
Man 'with knife in garden' sparks major police response
Armed police and a large presence of uniformed officers were seen searching areas in West Howe.
CCTV images released after necklace taken from high street shop
Officers were alerted to reports of a theft at around midday on October 24 at Between The Lines on High Street, Lymington.
Concerns dog day care would cause ‘major disturbance’ to nearby SEN school
Concerns have been raised over a proposed dog day care centre causing a ‘major disturbance’ for neighbours and a nearby SEN school.
Car collides with zebra crossing and lands on its roof in late-night crash
Officers were alerted to reports of a crash on Castle Lane West at around 10pm last night (November 7).
Police find teenager who went missing in June
Fabian Noka, aged 17, was reported missing having last been seen in Bournemouth on Saturday, June 1.
Chief fire officer named for Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service
Andy began his career working at Castle Cary Fire Station in Somerset as an on-call firefighter before becoming an operational firefighter in BCP in 2008.
Seaside town ranked as best fossil hunting spot in the region
Barton-on-Sea in Hampshire was ranked as the best spot for fossil hunting in the South West of England
REVIEW: Frankenstein, Lighthouse, Poole
Anyone expecting a Boris Karloff lookalike, angry villagers with pitchforks and torches and dear old Peter Cushing’s hair flapping about as he conducts mad experiments during a lightning storm in a ruined old castle in the Bavarian alps will be sadly disappointed. Except for the lightning storm that is.
REVIEW: & Juliet, Mayflower Theatre, Southampton
It's the oldest love story of all time - but what if the romantic tragedy that is William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet was completely turned on its head?
Government
Horticultural Peat (Prohibition of Sale) Bill
A Bill to provide for the prohibition of the sale in England of horticultural peat by the end of 2025; to provide for certain exemptions from that prohibition; and for connected purposes.
Child Criminal Exploitation (No. 2) Bill
A Bill to create an offence of child criminal exploitation; and for connected purposes.
Formula 1
‘A fantastic, high-potential driver’ – Binotto explains the ‘no-brainer’ decision to sign Bortoleto
Sauber boss Mattia Binotto described new signing Gabriel Bortoleto as “a fantastic and high-potential driver” as the duo held their first press conference together since the news at the squad’s base in Switzerland.
‘The plan was always to be together’ – Bortoleto on his Sauber arrival, learning from Alonso and the support from Brazil
After six rounds of the F2 championship, Gabriel Bortoleto’s championship hopes looked bleak. He was 12th in the standings on just 15 points after a run of three successive retirements, 47 adrift of championship leader Zane Maloney.
'No one can understand' – Ocon and Gasly reflect on their 'ups and downs' together after sharing Sao Paulo podium
Esteban Ocon and Pierre Gasly have both reflected on how their shared podium as Alpine team mates at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix brought back memories of the ups and downs that they have experienced in their relationship up to this point.
F1 ACADEMY announce 2024 champion will receive fully funded GB3 seat for 2025
F1 ACADEMY has announced that the 2024 F1 ACADEMY champion will receive a fully funded seat in GB3 with Rodin Motorsport for the 2025 season.
F1 launches global education programme ‘Learning Sectors’ with British Council
As a sport with a foundation in engineering, technology and innovation, Formula 1 is on a mission to encourage young people to consider subjects that can lead to a career in motorsport – and today, in collaboration with the British Council, it is launching ‘Learning Sectors’, a new education programme to inspire young people around the world to get involved in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM).
From mighty comebacks to stunning debut victories – Nine of the greatest wet weather performances in F1
Max Verstappen put in a spectacular drive during the Sao Paulo Grand Prix to take perhaps one of the greatest victories of his career so far, the Dutchman having climbed from P17 on the grid to seal his 62nd win in Formula 1 and further bolster his chances of claiming a fourth world championship.
THE STRATEGIST: How did Alpine pull off their shock double podium in Brazil?
With a best finish so far this year of P9, how did Alpine pull off such a result? Former Aston Martin strategist Bernie Collins investigates…
Windows Central
Is Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 on Xbox?
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is almost here, but will you be able to play it on Xbox when it launches? We have the latest.
Is Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 on Game Pass?
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 looks to be an excellent upgrade, but will it be on Game Pass? Here's what we know.
AMD breaks Intel's long-running reign in the data center landscape with $3.549 billion in revenue — but NVIDIA continues to top the charts with AI chips
AMD has toppled Intel's long reign as the top chip brand for datacenter processors. Most corporations heavily relied on Intel's Xeon CPUs to power their servers for the longest time with AMD stacking miles behind.
I've tested all of Corsair's gaming keyboards, and the K70 Pro TKL is its best mechanical offering yet
Corsair's K70 Pro TKL is a mechanical gaming keyboard with magnetic switches, and it is terrific.
GameSir jump on the transparent trend with its cheapest controller for Xbox yet at only $35 — but is it any good?
The GameSir T7 is an affordable $35 wired Xbox controller that will be perfect for younger gamers, and manages to pack in hall effect sticks. It ultimately faces stiff competition from GameSir itself with its other budget options.
Windows 11's market share hits all-time high — Microsoft's $30 extended support charge beyond Windows 10's imminent death won't cut it
A new report indicates Windows 11's market share hit 35.55% in October 2024. Still, Windows 10 continues to dominate the category with 60.97% of the market share.
Windows Central's highest-rated laptops are already on sale ahead of Black Friday — save up to $640 with my shopping advice
Black Friday might be a few weeks away, but our favorite Windows laptops of the year are already on sale. Here are the best deals as well as buying advice to help you get the perfect model.
NVIDIA GeForce NOW caps monthly playtime to "keep pricing the same for the foreseeable future." Even Ultimate members will be limited in how much they can play each month.
NVIDIAI GeForce Now will cap your monthly playtime, even if you pay for the highest tier.
The world’s best gaming CPU launches today – here’s where to find the 9800X3D
AMD's new Ryzen 7 9800X3D — the best CPU for PC gaming in 2024 — is now available to buy. Here's what you need to know, including where to buy and whether it's worth an upgrade.
Telegram is the latest of my daily Windows apps to enjoy native ARM support on Snapdragon X and even my ancient Surface
Popular instant messenger Telegram now has native ARM64 support for Windows 11 devices with version 5.7.2 of its desktop app.
Save big on the Xbox Series X|S storage expansion card as the price plummets again with this early Black Friday deal
The Seagate Expansion Card for Xbox Series X|S is on sale once more, making it the perfect upgrade for anyone wanting to expand their game storage
Samsung's latest Galaxy laptop has an all-day battery and a gorgeous AMOLED screen offset by one divisive aspect
Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 360 would be the perfect 2-in-1 laptop if it wasn't for one thing.
PlayStation just lost a key console exclusive to Xbox Series X|S out of nowhere, and it has Xbox Play Anywhere with Windows 11 too
Out of nowhere, Hideo Kojima's Death Stranding has launched on Xbox Series X|S, ending PS5 exclusivity.
I've found 2 great deals on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate making it even cheaper to play Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and the upcoming Indiana Jones
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is the best, budget-friendly way to access a constant rotating library of titles and with these CDKeys deals you can get the cheapest prices on Xbox Game Pass.
Laffgaff
Who became the last Tsar of Russia in 1894?
Nicholas II.
Alien Song
I heard a great operatic song about aliens. Aria 51.
Itsfoss
FOSS Weekly #24.45: Firefox-Brave Fight, Linux Security, Mint Desktop Effects and More
By the way, Russia is considering its own Linux community.