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MP calls for ban on auction sales of human remains

Labour’s Bell Ribeiro-Addy said she has been told of human remains frequently auctioned "disguised as modified items or replicas". from BBC News https://ift.tt/kTICYst

Prince Harry jokes in tattoo sketch for Invictus

Prince Harry has appeared in a comedy sketch about getting a tattoo, as he promotes his Invictus Games. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YsILEXv

Germany suspects sabotage behind severed undersea cables

The two countries say they are "deeply concerned" as they raise the possibility of sabotage. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kTJGCxz

Retiring Nadal loses at farewell Davis Cup

Rafael Nadal loses in what might prove to be the final match of his career as Davis Cup hosts Spain fall behind against the Netherlands. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7jOANFT

Biden's move on missiles for Ukraine angers Trump allies

It is not clear if Biden's decision will be endorsed by Donald Trump who has promised to end the Ukraine war. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pM0zPsG

Keep protesting, says Navalny's widow at Berlin march

The march was led by Yulia Navalnaya, widow of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who died in February. from BBC News https://ift.tt/E1MjoFX

Police officers 'punch bags' in 'epidemic' of violent attacks

There has been a surge in violence against the police, a BBC investigation has found. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Kl13szr

Why mortgage costs are rising despite interest rate cut

Lenders have been raising the cost of fixed-rate deals creating a headache for buyers and those remortgaging. from BBC News https://ift.tt/F2yT15A

Tyson vs Paul fans 'furious' at Netflix problems

The streaming giant's first foray into live boxing was beset with technical glitches. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AXolKMi

Returning Raducanu puts Britain in charge of BJK Cup tie

Emma Raducanu wins on her return from injury to give Great Britain the best possible start in their bid for a first Billie Jean King Cup title. from BBC News https://ift.tt/onHTPj4

Reeves in radical pension shake-up to boost growth

The chancellor wants to merge the UK's pension funds but critics worry about the impact on savers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/W2rXfq7

Climate COP Out?

And, Adam speaks to Climate Change Committee Chief Executive Emma Pinchbeck. from BBC News https://ift.tt/E3rd2bL

George says England have 'evolved' since World Cup

Captain Jamie George says England have "evolved" from the side beaten by South Africa in the World Cup semi-finals last year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KT9Nrpa

Why the name switch from Snowdonia to Eryri matters

For many Welsh speakers, Eryri and Yr Wyddfa are the names they have used all along. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0SeXJy9

The masked headliners freshening up Download festival

Mysterious metal group Sleep Token are one of three headliners announced for Download festival. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aYXktoU

IOC needs to protect 'female sport', says Lord Coe

The IOC needs to improve rules on transgender athletes to protect "female sport", says World Athletics president Lord Coe. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BZKoTSE

When horror hits China, the first instinct is shut it down

Chinese society is reeling from a series of deadly attacks. The reaction from authorities is often suppression. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lWJ1CYV

Lights under surfboards could deter shark attacks - study

Fixing LED lights under surfboards could stop great white sharks from attacking, Australian scientists find. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ciRuxwT

Rogers called into England squad as eight pull out

Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers is called up to England's squad for November’s Nations League internationals after eight players withdraw through injury. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yBErDCM

Watch the Monday Night Club on BBC iPlayer

Mark Chapman and guests debate the weekend's football. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DpOZh4M

Why luxury cheese is being targeted by black market criminals

How cheese has become so valuable that it's being stolen to order from BBC News https://ift.tt/CWTbomL

Stars hit MTV Awards red carpet in Manchester

The MTV Europe Music Awards are taking place in the UK for the first time in seven years. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KqZgJIm

Power in the Palms: Inside the pilgrimage to Mar-a-Lago

Political hopefuls flock to Donald Trump's Florida home as the president-elect assembles his cabinet. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4kPa1sw

Fortnum & Mason party snub was hurtful, Paralympian says

The London high-end grocer has apologised over failure to host Paralympic athletes alongside Team GB Olympians at event from BBC News https://ift.tt/XFTsY5P

Child killed by falling tree branch

Emergency services were called to Banstead, Surrey, just after 16:00 BST from BBC News https://ift.tt/qTklWv8

Record-breaking runner stars in New York Marathon

Lloyd Martin, who has Down's syndrome, runs the New York Marathon after a record-breaking London run. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eBEMZNy

Lammy dismisses past criticism of Trump as 'old news'

The foreign secretary previously called Trump a "tyrant" and "xenophobic" when he was a backbench MP. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rm1RdO6

US authorities investigate racist text messages

The messages include references to slavery and were received across the country. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fdNGPRl

Bat safety shed will cost £100m, says HS2 chairman

Sir Jon Thompson tells a conference there is "no evidence high-speed trains interfere with bats". from BBC News https://ift.tt/sUnxB9p

Israel passes law to deport relatives of attackers, including citizens

Opponents say the legislation, which would apply to close family members, is unconstitutional. from BBC News https://ift.tt/reijVAQ

Harris says Irish general election to be called on Friday

Simon Harris, the leader of Fine Gael, told Irish broadcaster RTÉ News that the likely polling day will be Friday 29 November. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VL2l5BK

Liam Payne's body to be flown back to the UK

The musician's body is returned to his family, three weeks after his tragic death in Argentina. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sQEZgM6

Benn's provisional doping suspension lifted

Conor Benn's provisional suspension is lifted after a two-year battle with UK Anti-Doping (Ukad) and the British Boxing Board of Control (BBBofC). from BBC News https://ift.tt/qXGRST1

Four viral claims of voting fraud fact checked

BBC Verify investigates claims spreading online questioning the integrity of the US election. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ep3CoLk

Modi condemns violence after Canada temple incident

Three people have been arrested and charged over an incident at a Hindu temple near Toronto. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FigeGfA

Pro-EU leader on course to win tight Moldovan vote amid claims of Kremlin meddling

Maia Sandu has overtaken her Russia-friendly rival Alexandr Stoianoglu in a tense presidential run-off. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1EL8GsT

Queen Camilla warns of 'terrifying' domestic violence

The Queen talks to survivors of domestic violence in a forthcoming TV documentary. from BBC News https://ift.tt/l5NuOJV

Badenoch makes new chief whip first shadow cabinet appointment

It is the first shadow cabinet appointment Kemi Badenoch has made since becoming leader of the Conservatives. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xdPCkoQ

Hoax Dublin Halloween parade listing a 'mistake', says website

The owner of a Pakistan-based website says the non-existent Halloween parade was "a mistake". from BBC News https://ift.tt/tZ074uG

Outpouring of unity in Spain as anger grows over slow response to floods

Hundreds of volunteers take up buckets and brooms in Valencia as the government bolsters its response to the devastating floods. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5feGXHq

Spain floods: Before and after images show devastation

Satellite images and on-the-ground photos show the scale of destruction caused by the floods. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1l8PTXJ

House left teetering on clifftop after rockfall

The property, on the Jurassic Coast, is now only 40ft (12m) from a 400ft (121m) drop over the edge. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Tsw1xMi

Verstappen 'knows he did wrong deep down' - Norris

McLaren's Lando Norris says title rival Max Verstappen "knows he did wrong" in their battle in last weekend's Mexico City Grand Prix. from BBC News https://ift.tt/a6mkLTR

Dozens killed as Spanish region hit by year's worth of rain in eight hours

Rescue workers are searching for missing people after Spain was hit by severe flooding. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SnOW4xI

Watch: Drivers rescued after floodwaters cause chaos in Spain

At least 51 people are known to have died after torrential rain caused devastating flash floods. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HzCxATd

Electioncast USA: One week to go!

How are Donald Trump and Kamala Harris approaching the final week? from BBC News https://ift.tt/JTcujMr

Chris Packham settles case over axing of green policy

The TV presenter says the previous Tory administration was "reckless" to scale back climate policy. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nlRWQV8

Iran executes German-Iranian dissident

The German-Iranian had denied leading a group that bombed a mosque in 2008, killing 14 people. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9CwqmYe

Americanswers... on 5 Live! Could a joke about Puerto Rico give Kamala Harris the Latino vote?

Comedian Tony Hinchcliffe described the territory as a "floating island of garbage" from BBC News https://ift.tt/ovwukzg