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Ukraine hits tankers in Black Sea in escalation against Russia

The two ships struck by drones were thought to be used to bypass Western sanctions on Russia. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5Rj71fN via

Norris' title wait goes on as Verstappen wins in Qatar

Lando Norris, Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri will contest a final-race championship showdown in Abu Dhabi after the Red Bull driver won a gripping Qatar Grand Prix. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dpwf72b via

Title hopeful Norris beaten to Qatar pole by rival Piastri

Oscar Piastri pips McLaren team-mate and title rival Lando Norris to pole position for the potentially title-deciding Qatar Grand Prix. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ts9QwOG via

Terminally ill boy gets final wish to meet Santa

Jacob from Merseyside has met Santa one last time after an "amazing" response to his mum's plea. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DZh7lsS via

Prostate cancer screening: what you need to know

Everything you need to know about the decision on who should be screened for prostate cancer from BBC News https://ift.tt/FidmNMj via

Have Liverpool missed out on chance to sign Guehi?

With top clubs in Europe registering an interest, have Liverpool missed out on the chance to sign Crystal Palace and England defender Marc Guehi? from BBC News https://ift.tt/wWkTaZ8 via

Malen hit by cup as crowd trouble halts Villa game

Aston Villa's Europa League match against Young Boys on Thursday is temporarily halted because of violence in the away end at Villa Park. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Yx6S9f5 via

Watch Celtic Cup netball: Scottish Thistles v Welsh Feathers

Live netball from Glasgow as the Scottish Thistles take on the Welsh Feathers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DeZ7HFY via

'I am devastated': Hong Kong residents in disbelief after fire destroys blocks of flats

Efforts to control the blaze are continuing as locals wait for news of missing loved ones. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cxvM3WF via

English mayors will get new powers to levy tourist taxes

Mayors will be given the power to charge tourists a tax for staying overnight in their towns and cities. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JFN0AdC via

Trump envoy denies bias as he pushes for Sudan peace plan

Efforts to negotiate an end to the war, which has displaced 12 million people, remain unfruitful. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XBKbiJx via

S Korea's most prolific online sex criminal sentenced to life in prison

"Pastor" Kim Nok-wan, 33, ran a cybersex ring that exploited hundreds of victims including minors. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mLnACWz via

Bollywood's 'He-Man' Dharmendra dies at 89

Best known for the iconic role of Veeru in the all-time great Sholay, Dharmendra was India's "most handsome actor". from BBC News https://ift.tt/AqTmGP3 via

Is there 'entitlement' around Scotland or has Townsend misjudged criticism?

Head coach Gregor Townsend feels that the flak he has received has been unfair. But has he misunderstood the criticism? from BBC News https://ift.tt/w6sK9xG via

Trump ally Marjorie Taylor Greene to quit Congress after Epstein files feud

A falling out with the US president erupted amid her relentless calls to release documents on the late paedophile. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eEqCj64 via

'Liverpool in full-blown crisis and Slot under severe pressure'

The Anfield horror show at the hands of Nottingham Forest was a headlong fall into the abyss for Liverpool, says chief football writer Phil McNulty. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qVzH3IL via

Irish fashion designer Paul Costelloe dies aged 80

His family issued a statement on Saturday saying they are "deeply saddened to announce the passing of Paul Costelloe following a short illness". from BBC News https://ift.tt/Riu7fJ8 via

England fight back as 19 wickets fall on incredible Ashes first day

Captain Ben Stokes took five wickets as England's fast bowlers sensationally tore into Australia on an electrifying opening day of the Ashes. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gtZin43 via

US judge resigns after being disciplined for wearing Elvis wig in court

In court, Judge Thornhill would play the singer's music from his phone and make "irrelevant" references to him. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CkWNcKm via

Wolff sells £230m stake valuing Mercedes F1 at £4.6bn

Toto Wolff sells 15% of his shareholding in the Mercedes Formula 1 team to American billionaire George Kurtz, a deal which values the team at £4.6bn. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vT0h8td via

'Huge columns of smoke': BBC at the scene of fire at COP30

Climate Editor Justin Rowlatt was at the UN climate talks in Brazil when a fire broke out. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iSCoBsU via

'Huge columns of smoke': BBC at the scene of fire at COP30

Climate Editor Justin Rowlatt was at the UN climate talks in Brazil when a fire broke out. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iSCoBsU via

Italy edge closer to Davis Cup three-peat

Holders Italy overcome Austria to move a step closer to becoming the first nation to win three consecutive Davis Cup titles for 53 years. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kEwnKYv via

Trial opens into North Macedonia nightclub fire that killed 63

Thirty-five people and three institutions are on trial. Prosecutors say years of failings turned the venue into a death trap. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CGpoIwO via

Two Ukrainians working for Russia behind rail sabotage, Polish PM says

Donald Tusk said the two suspects had entered Poland from Belarus and had long worked for Russia. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QXNJCyr via

The Google Boss And The Massive AI Gamble

Google boss gives BBC a warning about the economic risks of the AI bubble. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1yuNSFE via

Zelensky to meet Trump envoy in Turkey in bid to 'intensify' peace talks

There were no plans for the Russian side to join the talks, the Kremlin said. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BZV5eDJ via

Jury in high-profile Australian trial visit beach where murder victim found

Rajwinder Singh denies stabbing the 24-year-old to death in October 2019. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FICVdAX via

France investigating Vinted over alleged links to pornographic content

Some sellers were found to be luring viewers to their personal pages on adult platforms such as OnlyFans. from BBC News https://ift.tt/L9w21pv via

'Vulnerable' Scotland 'fell asleep at the wheel'

Scotland "fell asleep at the wheel" in their dramatic capitulation against Argentina, according to captain Sione Tuipulotu. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vWtsTzL via

'Why we love football' - tears of joy as Irish keep World Cup dream alive

Hat-trick hero Troy Parrott lets the tears flow after the Republic of Ireland stun Hungary to reach the World Cup play-offs. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vhZMN91 via

Zelensky vows energy sector overhaul after $100m corruption scandal

State-owned energy firms will be fully audited and new management brought in, the Ukrainian PM says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nYbrlNJ via

Late Evans penalty gives Wales win against Japan

Replacement fly-half Jarrod Evans secures victory for Wales against Japan with the last kick of the game in Cardiff. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uKzYyJV via

England rally to claim famous win over All Blacks

England roar back from the concession of 12 early points to beat New Zealand and claim the greatest win of coach Steve Borthwick's three-year reign. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jvLFRqV via

'Prolific' rapist who drugged women gets life term

"Incredibly dangerous" multiple rapist Chao Xu is ordered to spend a minimum of 14 years in prison. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cxAp37m via

Thirteen hours by touch – inside one of the world's longest exam days

South Korea's national college entry exam is notoriously hard - but blind students face unique challenges. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WcKxLBs via

Watch: How the BBC works... in under two minutes

Culture reporter Noor Nanji explains how the BBC is funded and governed, amid controversy that has lead to the departures of two senior bosses. from BBC News https://ift.tt/56AwLan via

Women's 100m final on day one at LA 2028 Olympics

The women's 100m final will take place on day one of the 2028 Olympics, with the men's on day two, as athletics is moved to the first week in Los Anleges. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yuaLIsg via

Gannon-Doak 'has no doubt' Scotland will reach World Cup

Birthday boy Ben Gannon-Doak has "no doubt" Scotland will end a 28-year wait and reach the 2026 World Cup. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hwvJaNC via

A jailed hacking kingpin reveals all about the gang that left a trail of destruction

One of the world's most prominent cyber-criminals speaks to the BBC in an exclusive interview. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6qk71Wr via

Watch: The Monday Night Club

Mark Chapman and guests discuss the weekends football. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qcyoBd7 via

The 'mentality shift' that has helped Man City to top of WSL

Khadija Shaw says Manchester City have had a "mentality shift" this season, after moving top of the Women's Super League. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Z1hbC8U via

Scotland 'need next step' after New Zealand pain - Townsend

Head coach Gregor Townsend hails an "outstanding" second-half display in the frustrating 25-17 loss to New Zealand, saying Scotland "showed who we are". from BBC News https://ift.tt/IfqPDAX via

England beat physical Fiji for ninth straight win

England score four second-half tries to see off Fiji in their second autumn international. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zpdCjhf via

Impressive Norris on Sao Paulo pole after sprint win

McLaren's Lando Norris takes pole position for the Sao Paulo Grand Prix with Oscar Piastri fourth and Max Verstappen down in 16th. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wDfTlie via

Celtic ban Green Brigade after police & steward assault

Police Scotland issue an appeal for witnesses to come forward after a steward and two officers were assaulted at Celtic Park. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eI0AiQo via

Sabalenka roars past Gauff to join Pegula in WTA Finals last four

Aryna Sabalenka roars past Coco Gauff to avenge her French Open final loss and secure her place in the WTA Finals last four alongside Jessica Pegula. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Lrn1RKP via

Afghan opium crop plummets after Taliban ban, UN survey finds

Afghanistan used to produce more than 80% of global opium but a Taliban ban has cut that to a fraction. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8rxga9s via

Two critically injured after driver rams into people on French island

A man in his early 30s drove deliberately into people on Oléron, off the French coast, officials say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mSsU7hC via

'Beast mode' Sabalenka beats Pegula at WTA Finals

World number one Aryna Sabalenka enters "beast mode" to defeat Jessica Pegula and close in on a place in the knockout stages of the WTA Finals. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dX0aSZf via

Curfew lifted in Tanzania's main city after election unrest

Families continue to search for or bury relatives, a day after President Samia Suluhu Hassan was sworn in. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3toSPzn via

Southampton sack manager Still after five months in charge

Southampton sack manager Will Still after just five months in charge and with the club 21st in the Championship. from BBC News https://ift.tt/O6ZIwln via

'Absolutely incredible' goal sends Buxton into second round

Connor Kirby scores an "absolute worldie" in extra-time as Buxton beat Chatham Town 2-1 in the FA Cup first round. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xudnIQj via

Does 'timeless wonder' Welbeck deserve England recall?

Danny Welbeck last played for England in 2018 but will his recent form at Brighton be enough to encourage Thomas Tuchel to select him for this month's World Cup qualifiers? from BBC News https://ift.tt/vhbNiaj via