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Counting gets under way in Irish election

An exit poll shows a three-way race between the largest parties Sinn Féin, Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil. from BBC News https://ift.tt/otsCAYr via IFTTT

Major Canadian news outlets sue OpenAI

The suit, a first for Canada, alleges OpenAI's chatbot was illegally scraping news articles, which the firm denies. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kP9o3GU via IFTTT

BBC reports from mass protest at 'crucial moment for Georgia'

The BBC's Steve Rosenberg reports from the centre of Tbilisi, as pro-Eu protesters clash with police. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nZMEdlG via IFTTT

Israel building new military dividing line across Gaza, satellite images suggest

Satellite images show the IDF has destroyed hundreds of buildings in north Gaza as it creates the divide. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dtlp2vE via IFTTT

Lyse Doucet: Nowhere else on Earth are so many children on the run

The BBC's Lyse Doucet writes about the horrific effects of the 19-month civil war in Sudan. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VgCb9rW via IFTTT

Why Russia's Africa propaganda warrior was sent home

A shadowy operative appears to overstep his mark in the battle for Russian influence in Africa. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Pz9ClYm via IFTTT

BBC business newsChinese companies apologise for 'shrunken' sanitary pads

Chinese women have taken it upon themselves to prove that the length of sanitary pads often fall short of what is advertised. from BBC News https://ift.tt/leFAzZp via IFTTT

BBC business newsLoyalty cards offer genuine savings, says watchdog

Supermarket customers can save money with loyalty cards but should still shop around. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ADet1UQ via IFTTT

BBC business news'I want to get a job but I don't know how'

The BBC speaks to young people yet to enter the workforce as well as those who have chosen to leave it. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JGi93Iu via IFTTT

Namibians vote as ruling party seeks to extend 34-year rule

Swapo's Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah is seeking to become the country's first female president. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FCsVkuB via IFTTT

Painting of Māori elder fetches record price in NZ auction

The NZ$3.75m ($2.2m; $1.7m) sale makes it the most valuable Māori portrait in New Zealand history. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zpcIPQR via IFTTT

BBC business newsBarclays fined £40m over 'reckless' Qatar fundraising

The UK's financial watchdog says investors did not have all the information they should have had. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iHsT5Bq via IFTTT

Far-right candidate takes shock lead in Romania presidential election

Calin Georgescu, a NATO and EU critic, is ahead in the first round of voting, overtaking the prime minister. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UingdLY via IFTTT

BBC business newsTwo detained over Gatwick Airport 'suspect package'

An explosive ordnance disposal team was deployed after a suspected prohibited item was found. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2xAOMXD via IFTTT

Rabbi who went missing in UAE was murdered, Israel says

The Israeli-Moldovan national went missing on Thursday, sparking a joint Mossad and Emirates investigation. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XvDgZHO via IFTTT

Mystery drones seen over three US air bases in UK

The United States Air Force says it is unclear if the "small unmanned aerial systems" were hostile. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Vb6WHmc via IFTTT

Dozens killed in Pakistan sectarian violence

More than 80 die in a tribal area of Pakistan riven by tensions between Shia and Sunni communities. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QrN3jv6 via IFTTT

'Trust and reserve judgement' on rebrand, says Jaguar

The iconic carmaker's rebrand has certainly caught people's attention, but will it pay off? from BBC News https://ift.tt/1onXB2F via IFTTT

Trump nominates Bessent to lead US Treasury in flurry of announcements

He also announces nominees for labour secretary, housing secretary and surgeon general. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UIPLKoG via IFTTT

Trump picks Pam Bondi as attorney general after Matt Gaetz withdraws

Bondi, 59, is a former Florida attorney general and long-time ally of Trump. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6fPQX0u via IFTTT

BBC business newsThames, Yorkshire and Welsh Water blocked from using customer money for bonuses

The regulator Ofwat's new powers prevent bonuses being funded from customer bills. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9Y83BUo via IFTTT

Fate of Gaetz ethics report uncertain after congressional panel deadlocked

Pressure has been mounting on the ethics committee to release a report on Donald Trump's nominee for attorney general. from BBC News https://ift.tt/abphS6W via IFTTT

BBC business newsFour things the latest inflation figures tell us

The inflation rate has risen, putting pressure on people's finances and casting doubt on interest rate cuts. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1khc9u2 via IFTTT

Duct-taped banana artwork sells for $6.2m in NYC

The winning bidder says he will eat the banana in coming days as part of a "unique artistic experience". from BBC News https://ift.tt/RaVAN9e via IFTTT

BBC business newsWhat are cold weather payments and who can get them?

Cold weather payments are available to some people after seven days of below-zero temperatures. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bTuJjvZ via IFTTT

Dozens of medics tried in Turkey over baby deaths

Ten newborns died in an alleged scam in which babies were allegedly moved between hospitals for profit. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NpvBGRe via IFTTT

BBC business news'London-style' bus services promised for England with £1bn boost

The Department for Transport says funding will be allocated based on levels of deprivation and population. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MhTupkn via IFTTT

Fury in Russia at missile move but Putin so far silent

What really counts is what President Putin does next, writes the BBC's Steve Rosenberg. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EK0kg85 via IFTTT

BBC business newsEnergy prices forecast to rise again in January

The energy price cap is predicted to edge up by 1% from January, according to analysis by Cornwall Insight. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BvMExtm via IFTTT

BBC business news'I feel sick about signing that phone contract'

Small businesses say they feel "powerless" to get out of phone contracts amid claims of mis-selling. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7Y80BnR via IFTTT

Undocumented migrants hope Trump mass deportations only 'for criminals'

While many are scared, some dismiss the dangers of mass deportations under Donald Trump. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QoKnYPs via IFTTT

Venezuela frees more than 100 arrested after disputed election result

More than 100 political prisoners caught up in a post-election crackdown have been released, according to a human rights group. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8euKBaw via IFTTT

Amsterdam violence exposes tensions in Dutch society: 'We cannot be made into enemies'

There are concerns the unrest has damaged community relations and tensions have spilled over into politics too. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fe6FRQ9 via IFTTT

BBC business news'I spend £30 a week on baby milk because I can't breastfeed'

Parents say they feel penalised by the high cost of formula, which cannot be discounted under the law. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XhRIuQe via IFTTT

Eva Longoria says her family no longer lives in 'dystopian' US

The Desperate Housewives star acknowledged most Americans were not as "privileged" to "get to escape". from BBC News https://ift.tt/0ysZJLu via IFTTT

Moment MP leads haka to disrupt New Zealand parliament

Māori MP Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke led the haka and ripped up a copy of a contentious bill being voted on. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XoSrNBa via IFTTT

Watch: Drone footage captures Kentucky explosion damage

An "unknown" explosion at factory in Louisville, Kentucky injured 11 people on Tuesday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/emX7zLp via IFTTT

Saudi crown prince says Israel committing 'genocide' in Gaza

Mohamed Bin Salman was speaking at the opening of a summit of Muslim and Arab leaders in Riyadh. from BBC News https://ift.tt/d8kT7ul via IFTTT

Convulsing cat in Thai TV show sparks abuse concerns

Authorities say they are investigating allegations of animal abuse after a cat was shown writhing on the ground in a television drama. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hvCeKdZ via IFTTT

BBC business newsUnemployment ticks up as pay growth slows again

The rate of unemployment stood at 4.3% in the three months to September, up from 4% the previous quarter. from BBC News https://ift.tt/msN2MHb via IFTTT

BBC business newsBitcoin tops record $80,000 as Trump nears sweep of US Congress

On the campaign trail the president-elect pledged to make America "the crypto capital of the planet". from BBC News https://ift.tt/GypMWPx via IFTTT

Argentine football hooligan leader shot dead in street

Andrés Bracamonte, known as Pillín, was gunned down near his club's stadium in Rosario. from BBC News https://ift.tt/L8uV9Ey via IFTTT

BBC business newsFormer students urged to check for loan refunds

New figures show university graduates could be eligible for refunds worth nearly £200m. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UKG84HP via IFTTT

Starmer to join Macron for Armistice Day events in Paris

The leaders are expected to discuss Ukraine, the Middle East, and the election of Donald Trump when they meet later. from BBC News https://ift.tt/E2pDTPY via IFTTT

What's at stake in the Irish general election?

After growing speculation, the Irish prime minister has called a general election. from BBC News https://ift.tt/k8Stf5x via IFTTT

Democrats dreamt of an unbeatable coalition. Trump turned it to dust

Latino, black and younger voters once helped Obama win power - Trump made gains with all three groups this election. Why? from BBC News https://ift.tt/8Ci3A4R via IFTTT

What's at stake in the Irish general election?

After growing speculation, the Irish prime minister has called a general election. from BBC News https://ift.tt/58kGH6O via IFTTT

Pictures from space show mighty smog choking Lahore

The smog covering Pakistan's second largest city has been captured in satellite images. from BBC News https://ift.tt/K14Qoga via IFTTT

What's at stake in Irish general election?

After growing speculation, the Irish prime minister has called a general election. from BBC News https://ift.tt/58kGH6O via IFTTT

No guarantees Trump will give Netanyahu all he wants

Trump's win has been welcomed by Israel but it's unclear what he will deliver, writes Lucy Williamson. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3wdPO7V via IFTTT

Putin hails 'courageous' Trump after election win

The Russian president also said that Trump's claim that he can help end the war in Ukraine "deserves attention at least". from BBC News https://ift.tt/0J6Hyd9 via IFTTT

Three charged in connection with Liam Payne's death

One Direction star Payne, 31, died after falling from a hotel balcony in Argentina. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VYjAEOp via IFTTT

Israeli bombing puts ancient ruins at risk, archaeologists warn

Roman ruins in Lebanon lie just a short distance from sites that have been hit by Israeli air strikes. from BBC News https://ift.tt/X4gafK7 via IFTTT

How small gains delivered Trump a big win

How a shift in support among different groups added up to Trump regaining the White House. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ASwlf3r via IFTTT

How Trump pulled off an incredible comeback

Millions of Americans voted to give him a second chance - our North America editor Sarah Smith looks at why. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Jj69XmB via IFTTT

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uU9vEi1 via IFTTT

What Trump's win means for Ukraine, Middle East and China

Trump's promises on China as well as ending wars in Ukraine and the Middle East will soon be put to the test. from BBC News https://ift.tt/O1jGNwt via IFTTT

Watch: How election night unfolded

Catch up on the key moments from election night. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AscTXu9 via IFTTT

BBC business news£15 jeans 'more durable' than £150 pair in tests

University of Leeds test clothes to advise fast fashion industry and results 'surprising'. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WjeD7kE via IFTTT

BBC business newsGreen energy plan needs 600 miles of power lines - report

Energy planners say Labour's 2030 electricity net zero target is "achievable" but a "huge challenge". from BBC News https://ift.tt/cI4mbo9 via IFTTT

BBC business newsReeves 'not immune' to criticism over NI hike

The chancellor defends the rise in employer contributions telling BBC public finances had to be strengthened. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KzaTywA via IFTTT

Whirlwind of misinformation sows distrust ahead of US election day

Crowdsourced voter fraud claims and fake videos are flooding social media, as the contest remains on a knife-edge. from BBC News https://ift.tt/89rvZdm via IFTTT

BBC business newsSix ways the Budget will affect you if you're under 25

Among the policies announced by the chancellor, some will have a direct impact on younger people. from BBC News https://ift.tt/S7qaCKb via IFTTT

‘The energy, the vibe, it feels like family’ – the mood at an election rally

Exhausted by the US election? We take you to a Trump and Harris rally to feel the excitement on both sides. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vWmGNUK via IFTTT

Andy Warhol artworks stolen in Dutch gallery heist

Two works in the Reigning Queens series were taken, according to the gallery's owner. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bdrvpR0 via IFTTT

Fourteen dead in Serbia railway station canopy collapse

The outdoor canopy fell on people sitting on benches below in Serbia's second city Novi Sad. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aDmJ5tU via IFTTT

Spain sends 500 more troops to Valencia amid anger over flood response

More than 200 people have died and communities remain cut off after heavy flooding across Spain. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hl90diU via IFTTT

Who's the famous face behind this E.T. Halloween costume?

Model Heidi Klum unveiled her latest extravagant costume at her annual Halloween bash. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1Kbg5I2 via IFTTT

Seven killed in Israel in deadliest Hezbollah rocket strikes in months

They were killed in two areas, in the deadliest series of rocket attacks on Israel in months. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CufjBFb via IFTTT