Royal send-off for trek across Arabian desert in British explorer's footsteps

Princess Anne was at the launch of an expedition retracing a British explorer's journey 105 years ago.

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Mortgage deals withdrawn in record numbers over rate rise fears

The number of mortgage products available has now halved since the start of December.

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Bank of England steps in to calm markets

The Bank has announced that it will buy government bonds to "restore orderly market conditions".

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Florida braces as Hurricane Ian approaches

Residents are boarding up their properties and evacuating coastal areas as the huge storm rolls in.

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Nottingham Building Society to close a third of branches

The Nottingham says 17 branches will close before the end of the year following a review of usage.

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Nord Stream leaks: Sabotage to blame, says EU

Seismologists said there were underwater blasts before the leaks emerged near a Danish island.

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Italian elections: Meloni gets to work on picking right-wing government

The leader of the far-right Brothers of Italy has kept out of sight since winning the election.

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Children removed from Jewish sect's jungle compound in Mexico

It follows a months-long surveillance operation against the extremist Lev Tahor group in Mexico.

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Tim Cook: 'No good excuse' for lack of women in tech

Apple chief executive tells the BBC the tech sector needs more women in order to thrive.

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Leaked dossier suggests Scottish ferry deal may have been rigged

A BBC investigation uncovers evidence of irregularities in awarding the contract for two CalMac ferries

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Gujarat: Cows let loose in India government buildings in protest

Gujarat charitable trusts set free thousands of cows to protest against the lack of government aid.

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Cuba Family Code: Country votes to legalise same-sex marriage

It marks a big moment for Cuba, which saw gay people persecuted in the 1960s and 70s.

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TikTok may be fined £27m for failing to protect children

The video-sharing platform has been issued with a final notice of intent by the UK's data watchdog.

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Doncaster Sheffield Airport to close despite financial lifeline offer

Doncaster Sheffield Airport owner Peel says the wind-down will begin on 31 October.

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Giorgia Meloni pledges to govern 'for all Italians'

The far-right leader claims victory in Italy's general election with her Brothers of Italy party.

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Aldi boss: Shoppers are switching in their droves

The discounter gains 1.5 million new customers in 12 weeks, says UK chief executive Giles Hurley.

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Cattle rustlers kill at least 11 people during ambush in Kenya

Eight police officers said to be among the victims of the violence in Turkana County on Saturday.

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Keir Starmer: Labour would reverse cut to top income tax rate

Scrapping the 45% rate is the "wrong choice" during a cost-of living crisis, the Labour leader says.

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Ukraine war: Kyiv forces accused of killing two in Kherson hotel strike

A regional official says Oleksiy Zhuravko, a pro-Russian former Ukrainian lawmaker, died in the strike.

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Kwasi Kwarteng: I want to keep cutting taxes

Tax cuts will help to boost growth, says chancellor, as government also looks at relaxing immigration.

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Typhoon Noru: Evacuations in Philippines as explosive super typhoon nears

Rain is beginning to fall, with life-threatening flooding and landslides expected.

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Eliud Kipchoge breaks his own marathon world record in Berlin

Double Olympic marathon champion Eliud Kipchoge breaks his own record for the men's marathon at Sunday's race in Berlin.

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Storm Fiona: Houses washed into sea as storm batters Canada

One person is missing after storm Fiona battered the eastern coast, leaving widespread damage.

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Ukraine war: Hundreds arrested as Russian draft protests continue

Over 700 people were arrested at protests across the country on Saturday, rights groups said.

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Pharoah Sanders: Jazz legend dies aged 81

Sanders was known for his expressive style and played with some of the great names in jazz.

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Dmitry Bulgakov: Putin fires deputy defence chief amid supply failures

Analysts have cited supply chains as a reason why Russia's invasion of Ukraine has faltered.

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Iran protests: Raisi to 'deal decisively' with widespread unrest

Ebrahim Raisi pledges to "deal decisively" after an eighth straight night of protests across Iran.

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Tax cuts: Kwasi Kwarteng's measures benefit richest, Labour says

The government is taking a dangerous gamble, Angela Rayner says, but ministers argue tax cuts will get the economy growing.

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Award for Elton John after White House performance

US President Joe Biden surprised Sir Elton John by giving him a medal for his contribution to music.

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Ukraine war: Russia reveals exemptions as men flee call-up

IT workers, bankers and state media reporters will avoid Russia's first draft since World War 2.

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Pound sinks as markets react to mini-budget

UK stocks also fell after the chancellor outlined a series of tax cuts and economic measures.

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Hollywood sign gets birthday facelift in Los Angles

Next year is the 100-year anniversary of one of California's most iconic landmarks.

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Mini-budget: What it means for you and your finances

Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng has delivered what the government calls a "fiscal event". Here is how it affects you.

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Income tax to be cut by 1p from April

The basic rate of income tax will fall from 20p to 19p in the pound next year, the chancellor says.

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Bosses think workers do less from home, says Microsoft

A new survey from Microsoft suggests that workers and bosses disagree about productivity.

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Rail strikes: New date set for 40,000 workers to walk out

It is the latest walkout in a long-running dispute over pay, jobs and conditions.

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Australian phones cyber-attack exposes personal data

Optus is looking into the unauthorised access of data including names, addresses and passport numbers.

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Ukraine war: Video appears to show queues at Russia-Georgia border

Sped-up footage appears to show traffic at a checkpoint, following Russia's decision to mobilise reservists.

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China earthquake: Man rescued after 17 days lost in mountains

The hydropower plant worker helped colleagues after the tremor, before getting lost without glasses.

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Interest rates raised to highest level for 14 years

The rise to 2.25% from 1.75% comes as Bank of England says UK already in recession.

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President Zelensky demands 'just punishment' for Russia

Ukraine's president tells the UN General Assembly there must be consequences for the invasion of his country.

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School uniforms in N America linked to PFAS "forever chemicals"

A study of school uniforms in the US and Canada shows high levels of chemical substances linked to health issues.

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Cambridge-based Aveva agrees to French energy firm's buyout

The headquarters of the UK software company will remain in Cambridge, Schneider Electric says.

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Danish queen tests positive for Covid day after Queen Elizabeth II's funeral

Queen Margrethe II attended Queen Elizabeth's funeral and is now Europe's longest-serving head of state.

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Germany nationalises gas giant amid energy crisis

The German government is taking a 98.5% stake in Uniper, one of the country's biggest suppliers.

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War in Ukraine: Fact-checking Russian claims that Nato troops are fighting in Ukraine

President Putin has said Western military advisers are actively involved in Ukraine.

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Whale stranding: 230 whales stranded on Tasmanian beach

It is the second mass whale stranding reported in Tasmania in two days.

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Russia's Putin announces partial military mobilisation

In a televised address, he says it's a necessary step to ensure Russian territorial integrity.

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Covid: Reserve Bank of Australia takes $30bn hit on bond purchases

The Reserve Bank of Australia's deputy governor says the loss will not effect its normal operations.

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After 'slow start', US companies embrace refugees

As the world's refugee crisis is pushed to the brink, some corporations finally start to respond.

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