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UK military jamming other nations' satellites to defend itself, BBC told
The head of the RAF says the UK faces "unprecedented threats" from adversaries in space, as a new unit is created to defend Britain's satellites.
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Home secretary says undetected migrant landings 'unacceptable'
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Watch: Moment pilots eject as RAF jet crashes in Anglesey. Video, 00:00:47
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Iran's president tells Trump it will never 'bend the knee'
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World
Police examine video of anti-migrant activist slashing dinghy with knife
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Family tribute to 'devoted' mum and 'precious' children who died in fire
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Trump to greet Xi in rare airport welcome at start of three-day US visit
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UK to review Chagos Islands deal over lack of US support, Streeting tells BBC
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Singer Michael Kiwanuka reveals he is recovering from a stroke
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Sport headlines

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Women's Champions League: Chelsea hold narrow lead over Austria Vienna
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Women's Football
The moment Antonelli knew he had been transformed as an F1 driver
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Formula 1
Eriksen leaves Wolfsburg by mutual consent
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Man Utd still £1bn in debt with £63.5m spent on new stadium
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Ronaldo spurred on by 1,000 goals and Portugal glory
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Entertainment and TV

Latest news and must-see moments

Church accuses Sheeran of choosing 'capitalism over doing the right thing'
The accusations come after Macklemore was dropped from Sheeran's tour for making pro-Palestinian remarks on stage.
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Prince and Princess of Wales share a laugh with Tom Cruise at film premiere
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Culture
Nigella Lawson is 'icing on the cake', TV critics say as she enters Bake Off tent
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Oompa Loompa, doompety done: Actor takes final bow
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Beds, Herts & Bucks
Huge action sequences and Gerry's return set for Blue Lights series 4
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Olympic gold medallist 'over the moon' to join the Gladiators line-up
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Try your hand at our deceptively tricky Lord of the Rings quiz
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Made of Manchester

Stories of the city's music, culture and communities from across the BBC

Everyone's favourite family served up with a side of tea, toast and telly. Video
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The hit-series where the magical and mundane unfold in a suburban shed. Video
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Stockport's very own Aimee Lou Wood stars in this charming rom-com. Video
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Travel back in time to 1970s Manchester with Detective Sam Tyler. Video
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Sir Ian McKellen brings LS Lowry's world to life. Video
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Food and recipes

Italian comfort food is always a good idea
Try a classic lasagne, pasta bake or risotto for a cosy, autumnal dinner.
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Food
Mary Berry's effortless one-tray dinner will keep everyone happy
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Food
Can volume eating really help with weight loss?
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Food
Michelin-starred Seoul restaurant fined for using ants as garnish
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Asia
It's 1998 and scientists say they've cracked how long to dunk a biscuit. Video, 00:01:45
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Archive

Health and wellbeing

Why getting eight hours of sleep isn't as important as you think
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What's Up Docs?
Human extinction fears make me want to flee AI and live on an island
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Wales
How the time of year affects what we think and do
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Student who accidentally overdosed on paracetamol learns to walk and talk again
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Dr Alex George: I've always thought I was neurodivergent. Video, 29 minutes
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Money

I'd rather go on a holiday: The pensioners spending the kids' inheritance
The phenomenon sees retirees spend all their money on enjoying life to the full.
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Business
'Our flat has been for sale for four years': Why is the market so weak?
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London
Vet prescription fees capped under rule changes
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Business
How to check if you'll get £13,000 a year when you stop working
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Business
Are you making the most of your savings? Audio, 00:06:44
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Uplifting stories

Coldplay star Chris Martin joins busker for impromptu duet
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London
Rare marble sculpture mistaken for garden ornament
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Gloucestershire
The remarkable 91-year-old still working at McDonald's. Audio, 00:04:13
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In 1982, a teenage refugee made puzzle-solving history. Audio, 11 minutes
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Insight and analysis

A closer look at the week's stories

Frost, wind and rain forecast as autumn warmth fades for many
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Weather
Chris Mason: From inside the room, how Burnham survived first Trump meeting
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US & Canada
Why is there a sword in a stone in County Durham?
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Wear
'Real fear Littler could walk away' - darts would be loser in booing row
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Earl Spencer says he 'stands by' book about Princess Diana. Video, 3 minutes
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Jodie Comer and Benedict Cumberbatch star in this apocalyptic drama
When London is submerged by severe floods, a woman and her newborn seek safety.
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Chaos was never far away with Oasis, as a disastrous trip to Amsterdam proved
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Alma's Not Normal: The award-winning comedy by Sophie Willan
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How did Sheryl Sandberg become a billionaire as an employee?
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One moment of madness changes sport forever - but who was Monica Seles?
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Around the UK

The top stories from England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland

Family tribute to 'devoted' mum and 'precious' children who died in fire
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150 homes damaged by Storm Babet flooding to be demolished
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Tayside & Central Scotland
RAF pauses fighter jet training after two pilots eject from plane before crash
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On-the-run killer who absconded after father's funeral arrested
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