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- Trump's envoy to have Ukraine peace plan talks at Kremlin next week
[3 hours old]: Russia confirms the US president's close aide will travel to Russia, hours after Trump tasked him with meeting Putin.

- 'I'm on £22,000 and want free bus travel for all students'
[10 hours old]: BBC News hears from people with a range of incomes about what they want to see in the Budget.

. Heathrow's plan for longer third runway chosen by government
[18 hours old]: Under the selected plan, the runway would be up to 3.5km long and require a new road tunnel under the airport.

. The entrepreneur connecting tourists to African hospitality
[34 hours old]: TripZapp founder Rory Okoli wants to make it simple for tourists to book and pay for African travel.

. 'This is the big one' - tech firms bet on electrifying rail
[634 hours old]: Railway operators have new options for electric trains including getting rid of locomotives altogether.

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- Tax rises, benefits and minimum wage. What could be in today's Budget?
[3 hours old]: Chancellor Rachel Reeves is considering both tax rises and spending cuts in the 26 November Budget.

- Australian teens launch court challenge to social media ban
[3 hours old]: They argue the law - which will block users under 16 from having social media accounts - is unconstitutional.

* Army halts use of Ajax vehicles after soldiers fall ill
[0 hours old]: The UK government previously said they were ready for deployment with interest from Nato allies.

- Italian parliament unanimously votes to make femicide a crime
[9 hours old]: The gender-motivated murder of a woman will now be covered by a distinct clause in Italian law - punishable by a life sentence.

- Over 21s to get £12.71 an hour as minimum wage increased
[15 hours old]: The move has been welcomed, but some experts say it will not cover the current cost of living.

* 'Once in 300 years' rain hits Thai city as floods ravage South East Asia
[0 hours old]: The deadly floods have affected 2 million people, the majority of whom are still cut off from help.

- Farage's racism denials are dishonest, says ex-classmate
[13 hours old]: Peter Ettedgui tells the BBC Nigel Farage targeted antisemitic abuse at him when they were teenagers.

- Council says it will continue legal bid to close asylum hotel in Epping
[1 hours old]: Epping Forest District Council will continue legal action and appeal against a High Court decision.

- Ex-BBC board member criticised chair's handling of bias crisis in resignation letter
[11 hours old]: Shumeet Banerji resigned on Friday citing "governance issues" but the full reasons were not known until now.

- Couple have last dance at Blackpool ballroom before move to care home
[3 hours old]: Ron and Marilyn Hill hit the dancefloor one final time after their granddaughter's plea on TikTok.

- Russian mercenaries accused of cold-blooded killings in Mali - BBC speaks to eyewitnesses
[9 hours old]: Refugees have given the BBC a harrowing account of atrocities committed by the Russian paramilitary force.

- The looming election Trump can't afford to lose
[10 hours old]: In a Tennessee district the president won by 22% last year, a Democratic upset could prompt Republican panic.

- The Papers: 'Rachel Reeves' Budget Ledger' and 'Jury trials scrapped'
[5 hours old]: Budget day is here and the newspapers focus on the chancellor's highly-anticipated statement.

- Watch: Moment researcher finds rare flower after 13-year search
[3 hours old]: Researcher Septian Andriki collapsed in tears upon discovering the rare Rafflesia hasseltii plant in Indonesia.

- Sir Richard Branson 'heartbroken' as wife, Joan, dies aged 80
[12 hours old]: Sir Richard said she was "the most wonderful mum and grandmum our kids and grandkids could have ever wished for".

- Palestinian-US teen held by Israel for nine months without charge due in court
[4 hours old]: Mohammed Ibrahim, 16, from Florida, was detained by Israeli soldiers while on holiday in the occupied West Bank.

* Twenty-four Nigerian schoolgirls released over a week after abduction
[1 hours old]: Hundreds of children remain missing following other recent abductions in Nigeria.

- Parking inspector and wife arrested for €1m meter theft
[8 hours old]: The man is alleged to have stolen coins from parking meters in the German town of Kempten, police said.

- English actor Jack Shepherd, star of Wycliffe, dies at 85
[13 hours old]: He will be remembered for his roles as TV detective Charles Wycliffe and fictional Labour MP Bill Brand.

- The Budget: What To Watch Out For
[14 hours old]: More details emerge ahead of the budget about tax rises and increases to minimum wage.

- 'Start believing the hype' - how 'effortless' Estevao outshone Yamal
[9 hours old]: Estevao Willian outshone fellow wonderkid Lamine Yamal with a wondergoal on Tuesday - so is it "time to start believing the hype"?

- South Africa hammer India by 408 runs to complete historic clean sweep
[1 hours old]: South Africa hand India their heaviest defeat by runs to complete a compelling 2-0 series sweep in Guwahati on Wednesday.

- 'Maybe it was too much' - Guardiola rues home defeat after 10 changes
[10 hours old]: Pep Guardiola celebrated taking charge of Manchester City for the 100th time in the Champions League on Tuesday night, but it was Bayer Leverkusen and their fans that were left dancing at full-time.

- 'They told me to choose between my hijab and boxing'
[2 hours old]: How Germany's Zeina Nassar - who makes her pro debut on Wednesday - rewrote boxing's rules about fighting in a hijab.

- Newcastle left bruised by '10 minutes of madness'
[10 hours old]: With one away win in seven months, Newcastle United's problems on the road continue as they fall to a 2-1 defeat against Marseille at the Stade Velodrome in the Champions League.

- Littlejohn faces long ban for wrestling opponent to ground by neck
[14 hours old]: Crystal Palace midfielder Ruesha Littlejohn could face a lengthy ban after her altercation with Leicester's Hannah Cain in the League Cup.

* The Flashes - will the Ashes be played on fast forward?
[1 hours old]: After Australia and England played out the first two-day Ashes Test in 104 years, chief cricket reporter Stephan Shemilt looks at the reasons why and asks if the rest of the series could be played on fast forward.

- Everything you need to know about the Budget
[3 hours old]: Chancellor Rachel Reeves is considering both tax rises and spending cuts in the 26 November Budget.

- Warner settles lawsuit with AI music firm and launches joint venture
[2 hours old]: The label is going into business with tech start-up Suno after settling a lawsuit against the company.

- Over 21s to get £12.71 an hour in minimum wage rise
[15 hours old]: The move has been welcomed, but some experts say it will not cover the current cost of living.

- 'This is the first year I can't find a holiday job'
[4 hours old]: Seasonal hiring is poised to drop to its lowest level since 2008, a sign of caution among US businesses in the face of tariffs and consumer angst.

- North Sea exploration rules to be relaxed in new Labour plan
[1 hours old]: The chancellor will unveil the North Sea Strategy in her Budget speech, the BBC understands.

- Foreign tourists to pay extra fee to visit US national parks
[8 hours old]: Non-residents will soon have to pay a higher price to enter 11 of the United States' most popular parks.

- What's at stake for Reeves's Budget?
[14 hours old]: Editors Chris Mason and Faisal Islam discuss what's at stake in the 2025 Autumn Budget.

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. Chris Mason: Reeves will be hoping the Budget buys her some time
[16 hours old]: Deep unpopularity in the country and jittery Labour MPs is the prism through which both the countdown to this Budget and its aftermath should be seen.

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. Americanswers… on 5 Live! What’s really going on with Trump’s peace plan for Ukraine?
[38 hours old]: The US president has urged Zelensky to accept a controversial ceasefire deal

. Rachel Reeves will be hoping this Budget buys her some time
[16 hours old]: Deep unpopularity in the country and jittery Labour MPs is the prism through which both the countdown to this Budget and its aftermath should be seen.

. How much are minimum wages set to rise?
[16 hours old]: Three and a half million low-paid workers across the UK benefit from minimum wage rates.

. Milkshakes and lattes to face sugar tax in UK
[19 hours old]: The tax on sugary drinks is being extended to include pre-packaged milk-based drinks.

. Help to Save scheme to be offered to more people
[18 hours old]: The government gives a 50% bonus after two and four years, to encourage those on low incomes to save.

. Has Britain's budget watchdog become too all-powerful?
[34 hours old]: Ahead of this week's Budget, some have accused the Office for Budget Responsibility of being a "straitjacket on growth"

. Cryptology firm cancels elections after losing encryption key
[21 hours old]: The International Association for Cryptologic Research - created to study secure communication - said it was an "honest human mistake."

. What is an Isa and how might the rules change?
[24 hours old]: Chancellor Rachel Reeves is reportedly planning to alter Isa rules, but what are they and how do they work?

. Reeves urges Labour MPs to unite behind the Budget
[21 hours old]: The chancellor tries to calm nerves in the Parliamentary Labour Party about her tax and spending plans.

. How to make sure you're getting a good deal on Black Friday
[23 hours old]: Discounts often aren't the cheapest prices, but here's how to make sure you're getting a good deal.

. Scammers hacked her phone and stole thousands - so how did they get her details?
[29 hours old]: Sue Shore told the BBC how scammers targeted her - and we found her information had been leaked online.

. How X's new location feature exposed big US politics accounts
[35 hours old]: Dozens of pro-Trump accounts are being accused of misleading followers after the social media site began showing user locations.

. US presses Europe on rules for big tech companies
[41 hours old]: Europe should "reconsider" rules for big tech firms if it wants lower US tariffs on steel exports, the US Commerce Secretary says.

. What can nervous businesses expect from the Budget?
[45 hours old]: It is going to be a nail-biting final few days for business leaders, says the BBC's Business Editor, Simon Jack.

. 'I won't be able to finish my degree if international fees go up'
[28 hours old]: Manou, a student at Trinity Laban, is worried about the government's proposed 6% levy.

. Metals recycling company files for liquidation
[43 hours old]: It is not clear how many jobs are at risk within the company which has sites across the UK.

. Covid inquiry hears impact on firms and staff
[45 hours old]: Business owners describe breaking into tears as they were forced to lay off staff, while workers feared for their jobs

. UK most expensive place to develop nuclear power, report says
[48 hours old]: Experts criticise “overly complex” rules and call for an overhaul of Britain's nuclear strategy.

. Machu Picchu hit by a row over tourist buses
[58 hours old]: Protests have taken place over the coaches that take visitors up to the world heritage site in Peru.

. The 'toughest crop': Can tech help cardamom farmers?
[130 hours old]: Sensitive to the weather and soil cardamom is difficult to cultivate - can tech help?

. From florist to drone maker: How the weapon became so mainstream
[275 hours old]: With drones centre stage in Ukraine, military firms around the globe are ramping up their production.

. Will AI mean better adverts or 'creepy slop'?
[187 hours old]: Advertisers are using AI to personalise adverts but not everyone agrees that's a good idea.

. The Kenyan start-up aiming to electrify African transport
[370 hours old]: From fleets of e-bikes to individual riders, eWaka aims to sell across Africa's delivery market.

. Fire-blocking chemicals promise safer buildings
[466 hours old]: New treatments promise to make buildings fire-resistant without using older, toxic chemicals.

. Will quantum be bigger than AI?
[490 hours old]: The highly complex technology is increasingly being tipped to transform computing.

. The start-up creating science kits for young Africans
[538 hours old]: Stemaide's goal is to bring tech skills to young Africans and prepare them for future jobs.

. Businesses are running out of pennies in the US
[612 hours old]: Find a penny, pick it up, then what? Now the US has stopped making pennies, a shortage has emerged and created confusion.

. The US bet big with Argentina bailout - is it paying off?
[634 hours old]: US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has called the Argentine peso "undervalued". But not many people agree.

. Should K-beauty products have to come from South Korea?
[658 hours old]: Sales of Korean skincare treatments continue to soar, but some are now made by overseas companies.

. Stamp duty: What is it and how much is it?
[17 hours old]: The future of the levy has been the subject of much speculation, with one think tank calling it "one of the most economically damaging taxes"


. The curious case of why Poundland is struggling during a cost-of-living crisis
[122 hours old]: Why - in an age where so many of us are feeling the financial pinch - are some budget shops on UK high streets having such a tough time?

. The £5.30 orange juice that tells the story of why supermarket prices are sky high
[843 hours old]: Butter, chocolate, coffee and milk have all seen prices rocket. Tracing back through the story of one particular supermarket staple begins to explain why

. How Milei's 'Thatcherite' economics divided his nation - but won over Trump
[1029 hours old]: Ahead of Milei's visit to the White House - amid protests and anger on the streets back at home - Ione Wells unravels the paradox that Argentina's president has created

. Trump's state visit is mired with potential pitfalls despite careful planning
[1715 hours old]: Months of preparations have gone into this state visit - but the Lord Mandelson question is not the only concern troubling insiders.

. How much is the national debt and should you care?
[37 hours old]: BBC Verify's Ben Chu has been in Leeds asking people if they know how big the national debt is.

. Gyms, pubs and parkour - businesses share hopes
[37 hours old]: Small business owners share their hopes ahead of the upcoming Budget.

. Money a constant worry, say under 25s ahead of Budget
[38 hours old]: The BBC asks young people in Birmingham how often they think about money.