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Watch: Moment mudslide tears through home in North Carolina

Footage shows a torrent of debris and dirt surging down a hill during Hurricane Helene. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OmG9cdl

Joyful welcome by stranded astronauts for SpaceX capsule crew

A capsule sent to bring back two astronauts stranded on the International Space Station has docked. from BBC News https://ift.tt/W6Yv5I0

Kemi Badenoch maternity pay comments spark Tory row

Comments suggesting maternity pay has "gone too far" have been seized on by leadership opponents as Tory conference gets under way. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pIePaNC

'Heroes' save animals after land 'sacrificed' in floods

The owner of a smallholding believes her property was flooded because drainage pools for a nearby main road were not being properly managed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ETlOxRS

Trump or Harris? In a crisis-hit world, diplomats resigned to either

Behind the scenes at the United Nations, insiders tell the BBC they don't see major change whoever wins the White House. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GRJht7W

Schofield says Cast Away is his last TV appearance

The 62-year-old appeared on the Channel 5 show, which sees him deserted on an island for 10 days. from BBC News https://ift.tt/d5qKYNI

Families of 43 missing students in Mexico are still demanding justice

In September 2014, 43 student teachers disappeared from the city of Iguala. Their protesting relatives want to know the truth. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1S94nJD

Keir Starmer received more clothes worth £16,000

Downing Street says the way the donations were initially declared has been changed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4UTHNCb

Man arrested over rail terror message hack

A man who works for the company which provides some wi-fi services has been arrested. from BBC News https://ift.tt/a43MhbY

NYC mayor charged with taking bribes and illegal campaign funds

Eric Adams is accused of illegally accepting foreign campaign donations and $100,000 in luxury travel benefits from Turkish nationals. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AEWgxeZ

Could Latinos sway the US election?

The vote could highlight the political power of the country’s largest minority group from BBC News https://ift.tt/qNUr4bV

Brook's first ODI century keeps England in series

Captain Harry Brook hits a superb first one-day international century as England beat Australia in the third match to keep the series alive. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mOapXVi

Rachel Reeves speaks to Newscast after conference speech

The chancellor speaks to Adam after her speech from BBC News https://ift.tt/Bro7pbD

Checkmate for Russia as global chess ban upheld

Russia's chess team is to remain banned from international competitions, officials have ruled. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FhMsnr2

Second kidnap arrest after man, 87, bundled in car

The man was walking home from Oldham Central Mosque when he was dragged into a car, police say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mlNnrhV

Swearing punishment could speed up F1 exit - Verstappen

Max Verstappen says issues such as his punishment for swearing may "decide my future" and are "really tiring". from BBC News https://ift.tt/ielJXCk

Israel limits gatherings in north as attacks target Hezbollah

Israel says the move is needed because it expects the Iran-backed Lebanese group to escalate rocket attacks. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PlOsFar

Amy Dowden 'so happy' after making Strictly return

Amy Dowden was told she was "home where you belong" after returning to the show after cancer treatment. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8ZAi0nm

Trump says too late for another TV debate as Harris pushes round two

Kamala Harris had "gladly" accepted CNN's invitation to debate two weeks before the election. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ysl1xVH

Why Kamala Harris is highlighting her gun ownership

The Democratic nominee for president has joked that anyone who breaks into her house is "getting shot". from BBC News https://ift.tt/AFvXWrf

Burglar stabbed in prison kitchen awarded £5m

Steven Wilson lives with "life-changing" injuries as a result of the attack, the High Court is told. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pTBcYSU

Tornado in Hampshire damages properties and blows over trees

Footage of the tornado in Aldershot was captured on residents' doorbell cameras. from BBC News https://ift.tt/x8FjKbw

Letby hospital bosses 'facilitated a mass murderer'

Hospital bosses ignored concerns about Lucy Letby, says the mother of a baby girl killed by the nurse. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ruqKJT5

Best shots from Head's 'excellent' 154 as Australia win first ODI

Watch the best shots from Travis Head's unbeaten 154 as Australia beat England by seven wickets at Trent Bridge in the first ODI. from BBC News https://ift.tt/I2At4uO

X working again in Brazil as Elon Musk finds ban loophole

The social media platform X, formerly Twitter, was banned in the country on 31 August. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MuXbVgR

Ohio town grapples with false pet-eating rumours - and real problems

Locals say they are facing serious issues with housing, jobs and harassment, even though pet-eating rumours are false. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GCT3M6E

Pager and Walkie-Talkie Explosions in Lebanon

And a row over Sue Gray's pay. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4wybmoO

'Reynolds and McElhenney could be huge for Welsh cricket'

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney investing in Welsh Fire could be a “huge opportunity” for cricket in Wales, says Glamorgan chief Dan Cherry. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hzFDMeo

Liverpool fan in Italy for match dies in crash

Philip Dooley, 51, died after he was hit by a vehicle in Bergamo, where he had gone to watch the team. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eVLFchn

EU firefighting planes to help tackle Portugal wildfires

Several fires broke out across Portugal over the weekend, forcing residents to flee and motorways to shut. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BHl2er7

'Same old story - Arsenal expose Spurs flaws again'

Arsenal's attention to detail at set-pieces exposes Tottenham's greatest weakness yet again, writes Phil McNulty. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zwKFgNO

US regain Solheim Cup with victory over Europe

The United States claim the Solheim Cup for the first time since 2017 after a tight victory over Europe in Virginia. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BMZ8p0z

'Honeymoon' over as Slot rues Liverpool 'setback'

"A setback" is how Arne Slot describes his first defeat as Liverpool manager, while pundit Chris Sutton declares "the honeymoon is over". from BBC News https://ift.tt/Yj8HlgT

Two further men charged in violent disorder probe

Police say they are working to identify all those involved in the August Bordesley Green disorder. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MabjnFI

Norris 'still hopeful' of good result in Baku

McLaren’s Lando Norris says he is “still hopeful” of a good result in Sunday’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix despite starting the race in 16th place. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XiRv4Ls

Greens hit with £90,000 bill after discrimination case

The Green Party discriminated against Shahrar Ali during a row over his gender critical beliefs, a court ruled. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Y6LhiJ7

Government will not fund Casement for Euro 2028

NI secretary says there is "a significant risk that it would not be built in time" for Euro 2028. from BBC News https://ift.tt/o3SeYIk

Northern Lights may be visible across parts of UK tonight

Forecasters say to look to the northern horizon for the best chance of spotting the lights. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZbVGN3X

Red Arrows take dramatic flight over Niagara Falls

The RAF display team is helping celebrate the centenary of the Royal Canadian Air Force. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lYzfDoR

NHS must reform or die, Starmer to say

People have "every right to be angry", Sir Keir Starmer to say, as review criticises state of the health service. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fsC0YXN

US voters weigh in on debate performance

After the 90 minute debate, people share their thoughts on the candidate performances. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VDn9Y5P

Ros Atkins on…what the polls say, and if we can trust them

BBC analysis editor Ros Atkins takes a look at the latest polling in the US election battleground states. from BBC News https://ift.tt/U3preI5

WWE Raw cut to 2 hours before Netflix move

WWE's flagship show has reduced its running time from three hours, with a streaming move coming in 2025. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xP3F1eI

Grandmother who stole £70,000 from school jailed

Wendy Gill took the money from the school to help fund her partner's drug habit, a court hears. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Y7qU8fE

The Princess’s Video Message

Kate says she has completed chemotherapy treatment. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Atxlf3Q

Kane set for 100th cap - the numbers behind his success

Captain Harry Kane will become just the 10th man to make 100 England appearances when the Three Lions face Finland in the Nations League at Wembley on Tuesday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/78loZhV

Weir retires from Great Britain competition

Six-time Paralympic champion David Weir retires from GB competition after finishing fifth in the marathon in Paris. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jhs91B6

US Secretary of State Blinken to visit UK to 'reaffirm special relationship'

Mr Blinken will meet with Foreign Secretary David Lammy for talks covering the Middle East and Ukraine. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SfKLnbs

GB's Wiggs and Henshaw win Paralympic canoe golds

Britain's Emma Wiggs and Charlotte Henshaw both win canoeing gold medals at the Paris Paralympics. from BBC News https://ift.tt/F7BECsd

Starmer's 'blame the Tories' strategy will not hold forever

The government’s message has focused on its challenging inheritance - but responsibility and blame will ultimately shift. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iD5fpbs

Newscast: Rebel MPs, leadership dreams and parliamentary pets

And, what’s happening at Green Party Conference? from BBC News https://ift.tt/FVCLUSc

Monsieur Brexit buys Macron time, but French deadlock remains

If by Christmas Mr Barnier still happens to be in office, it will be seen as a job pretty well done. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IfizkKN

Who is Margarita Simonyan, Putin's propagandist-in-chief sanctioned by US?

RT editor-in-chief has presided for 20 years over what the US now calls Russia's principal propaganda outlet. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WaT5EYN

Over a month's rain in two days forecast for southern UK

Flooding, travel disruption and power cuts are possible for parts of south Wales and southern England this week. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6on0Gqz

Butterfly gold and silver for GB

Faye Rogers wins Paralympic gold in a thrilling S10 100m butterfly final, just pipping fellow Briton Callie-Ann Warrington. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Qmxnq8f

Baker praises 'Mary Poppins' horse as GB win bronzes

Natasha Baker admitted she struggled with balancing competition and motherhood after winning her ninth Paralympic equestrian medal. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fG0E71h

Paralympian's proposal after 'exiting the darkness'

Italian sprinter Alessandro Ossola says proposing to his girlfriend Arianna at the Paralympics is better than winning a medal. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RXbcFH6

Former Page Three model Sam Fox threatened to knock police officer's teeth out

The former Page 3 model and pop star pleads guilty to being drunk and disorderly at Heathrow airport from BBC News https://ift.tt/C5qSBOo

Has ticket row taken the shine off Oasis reunion?

The Gallagher brothers received backlash after ticket prices shot up as fans waited in an online queue. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JTSxNVk

Oasis 'dynamic pricing' row prompts government probe

The culture secretary has called the selling of Oasis tickets at "vastly inflated" prices "depressing". from BBC News https://ift.tt/I4HgNRt

Striking images reveal depths of Titanic's slow decay

A new expedition finds that a large part of the railing at the ship's front has fallen away. from BBC News https://ift.tt/I7SBa92

Woman charged with murder of six-year-old boy

A 41-year-old woman has been charged with the murder of a six-year-old boy. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sceha5Q