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- Junior doctor burnout putting maternity patients at risk, says regulator
[4 hours old]: Trainee doctors delivering babies are more likely to suffer from overwork and burnout than other specialties, evidence suggests.

- Russian warship hit by Ukrainian drone in Gulf of Finland
[9 hours old]: The attack is thought to be the first time Ukrainian drones have attacked a Russian ship in an open stretch of the Baltic Sea.

. The Indian workers filming their work to train AI
[501 hours old]: Indian workers are being paid to film themselves at work and the footage is used to train AI.

. How oil-rich Alberta's economy might fare if it broke away from Canada
[870 hours old]: Albertans vote this month on staying in Canada or moving ahead to a binding independence referendum.

. Aviation faces hotter, stormier skies – and passengers might have to accept more disruption
[1637 hours old]: Are people going to have to increasingly accept more delays and diversions as the effects of climate change intensify?

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- Military base asylum plans granted planning approval
[2 hours old]: The Home Office's application to house up to 1,256 men at the site near Bicester was fast-tracked.

* Ex-Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang summoned to testify before Congress about affair with alleged Chinese spy
[1 hours old]: Huang abruptly quit on Thursday as head of one of the world's most valuable companies after revelations of alleged extramarital affairs.

- Zelensky welcomes US bringing Europe into Russia-Ukraine peace talks
[3 hours old]: The Ukrainian president says it makes sense for European leaders to be involved as Ukraine hopes to eventually join the EU.

- The school where white working-class pupils defy the odds
[4 hours old]: Politicians are worried about the outcomes of white, working-class pupils. But one school in Sunderland seems to have defied gravity

- Timothée Chalamet among Hollywood stars and charity heroes stepping up for BBC Children In Need
[4 hours old]: Viewers of the annual TV charity event will see the actor playing a prank on Rylan.

- Burnham says 'win-win' deal can be agreed between UK and EU
[3 hours old]: The prime minister says the deal could be "more like the Brexit people thought they were voting for" in 2016.

- How could the Nvidia CEO’s affair threaten US national security?
[2 hours old]: BBC's Asma Khalid explains how the Nvidia affair could threaten US national security and risk sensitive US technology getting into China.

* Cricket sandpaper scandal claims '100% wrong', Australia captain says
[0 hours old]: Australia captain Pat Cummins hits back at former team-mate Usman Khawaja’s claims over the sandpaper scandal, calling them “100% wrong” and “utter nonsense”.

- Brand will face 'hell on earth' in Wandsworth prison, says former inmate
[4 hours old]: The disgraced entertainer was sentenced to 10 years and six months for rape and sexual assault.

- How AI visionary Jensen Huang was undone by his own bad decisions
[12 hours old]: Zoe Kleinman explains how the man who built Nvidia from the ground up lost everything in a matter of days.

- The rise of 'housefishing' - when does using AI go from enhancing to misleading?
[4 hours old]: Experts warn that using AI to enhance property images can go too far and mislead prospective buyers.

- Skye Newman gets 'goosebumps' over record-breaking Brixton Academy run
[4 hours old]: She is the first British female solo singer to play a five-gig residency at the venue.

- Ankle injuries are more common than you think - here's how to protect yours
[4 hours old]: Performance physiotherapist Genevieve Taiwah shares her top tips for looking after your ankles.

- Weekly quiz: Who's joining Wayne Rooney in the I'm A Celebrity jungle?
[8 hours old]: How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

* The Papers: 'Nvidia chief quits' and 'Six women say they too were preyed on by Brand'
[0 hours old]: The resignation of Jensen Huang following reports he had an affair with a suspected spy leads a number Friday's papers.

- MI5 will need proof to be believed in future, says Leveson after BBC investigation
[4 hours old]: The BBC exposed how the security service had lied to three courts concerning Agent X.

- Can the Eurovision Song Contest succeed in Asia?
[2 hours old]: The world’s biggest and longest-running song contest is coming to Asia, with eleven countries competing in Bangkok, Thailand on Saturday.

- US doctor kills building manager after long-running dispute over mould, police say
[2 hours old]: Authorities say the shooting in Washington DC left four people injured, with the suspect dying of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

- Can Burnham avoid another Labour welfare rebellion?
[10 hours old]: Any revolt among MPs is likely to be smaller than the one that badly damaged Keir Starmer's government.

- Hegseth awards medal to war memorial guard who reprimanded him and group
[10 hours old]: Specialist Thomas Iglesias had shouted at Hegseth's group to be quiet after they could be heard talking and laughing at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

- Two men found guilty of spying for Iran over plan to target UK-based journalists
[10 hours old]: The men were convicted of engaging in conduct likely to assist an Iranian intelligence service.

- Teenage girl admits murder in row over boy
[11 hours old]: Kayla Smith, 18, pleads guilty to the murder of Chloe Watson Dransfield, who she stabbed to death.

- How Pochettino came on Man Utd's radar - and what Carrick was told when
[12 hours old]: How Man Utd identified Mauricio Pochettino as their new head coach - and what happened in the week Michael Carrick was left waiting.

- Where does Kane rank among all-time England greats?
[7 hours old]: Harry Kane is England's all-time top scorer and record appearance maker, but where does he rank among the Three Lions' greatest players?

- 'A lie' - Palmer committed to England, says Rogers
[6 hours old]: Morgan Rogers says any suggestion Cole Palmer is not committed to England "is a lie" and "nonsense".

* 'Wrong' and 'nonsense' - Cummins on Khawaja sandpaper claims
[0 hours old]: Australia captain Pat Cummins hits back at former team-mate Usman Khawaja’s claims over the sandpaper scandal, calling them “100% wrong” and “utter nonsense”.

- Grealish apologises for absence after breach of discipline
[7 hours old]: Jack Grealish issues an apology to Everton fans for his recent absence due to a disciplinary issue.

- Gritty Arsenal show different side in Barcelona draw
[7 hours old]: Could a resilient draw against European champions Barcelona be a turning point in Arsenal's season?

- Who is Nvidia's interim CEO Colette Kress - and who could take over permanently?
[13 hours old]: Chief financial officer Colette Kress in in charge of Nvidia for now, but several others are in the frame as potential successors.

- Faisal Islam: Why the UK economy is surprisingly resilient
[15 hours old]: The UK is seeing impressive growth, but will it last?

- Poundland gets more time to secure a rescue deal as emergency talks continue
[14 hours old]: A deadline to secure a buyer was set to expire at midnight, but the retailer now has an extra 10 days to find a buyer.

- Some under-25s should get fewer benefits, Milburn review to say
[6 hours old]: The proposed radical overhaul of the welfare system would move under-25s off the main sickness benefits.

- What we know as Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang resigns over affair allegations
[13 hours old]: The billionaire tech executive has left the company following reports of a second extramarital affair.

- The rise and fall of Jensen Huang - how the tech superstar became mired in scandal
[11 hours old]: Within days, Huang's status as a seemingly untouchable figure leading the global tech race has crumbled.

- 'My window faces a brick wall': What's your rent in NYC?
[3 hours old]: We ask people in New York City how much they pay for their homes.

- Jensen Huang has resigned, what's next for Nvidia?
[8 hours old]: Jensen Huang has resigned from Nvidia as chief financial officer Colette Kress replaces him as an interim boss.

- What in the World
[14 hours old]: What can you do to protect your personal date?

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. The mammoth effort to entomb the ruins of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant
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. UK economy grows at fastest rate for more than two years
[17 hours old]: The UK economy grew by 0.7% in the three months to September, according to official figures.

. Christmas toy rush being driven by squishies and building sets
[45 hours old]: A bumper year so far for toy sales comes as debate intensifies over screen time and tech connectivity.

. Nvidia hires major US law firm to investigate alleged Chinese spy affair
[54 hours old]: The appointment was made after it emerged Jensen Huang had an affair with a woman believed to be a spy for China.

. Claude chatbot maker set for .3tn stock market debut despite 'catastrophic' AI warning
[59 hours old]: The AI company behind the Claude chatbot will offer its shares at between and , which is lower than what was expected.

. Sales of tinned food and bottled water jump after 'Be Ready' campaign launch
[62 hours old]: Sales of essential goods such as hand sanitiser soar after the government called on households to be prepared for emergencies.

. Kim Kardashian's Skims offers refunds for 8 advent calendar after backlash
[60 hours old]: The contents of the calendar, including hair clips and keychains, have been widely criticised on social media.

. US inflation higher than expected in October - here's what is happening with prices
[62 hours old]: Prices rose by 0.4% over the month, driven by increases in shelter, food and energy costs.

. I took Vinted to court to get my money back
[76 hours old]: The BBC hears from Vinted sellers who describe difficulties accessing money held in their online wallets.

. Faisal Islam: What the boss of US tech giant Nvidia told me about China and national security
[67 hours old]: Huang, who is now being investigated over an affair with an alleged Chinese spy, is far more important to the future of the world order than other tech bosses.

. Trump says FBI investigating Nvidia boss's affair with alleged Chinese spy
[68 hours old]: The US president said he spoke with Jensen Huang on Monday and asked him about the affair with the alleged spy.

. The superpower battle over energy – and what it means for your bills
[77 hours old]: A tug-of-war between China and the US could have a big impact on energy costs, but who will win?

. How a civil servant got away with juggling five jobs for so long
[82 hours old]: Kashim Chowdhury has been convicted of fraud after pocketing £284,000 of taxpayers' money over three years.

. Nvidia shares tumble over investigation into Huang's affair with alleged Chinese spy
[81 hours old]: The share price dropped wiped hundreds of billions of dollars from the value of Nvidia.

. Zoe Kleinman: Nvidia CEO's affair will cause ripples across US and beyond
[79 hours old]: Jensen Huang is being investigated by his own company over an extramarital affair with a woman alleged to be a Chinese spy.

. Californians reject wealth tax for billionaires
[73 hours old]: Proposition 40 targeted Californian billionaires with a 5% tax on their total wealth, including assets such as shares as well as income.

. Australia considers criminal penalties for rogue AI in wake of OpenAI hack
[71 hours old]: AI safety regulator will also be created after a rogue OpenAI agent hacked government websites.

. Civil servant who secretly held five jobs found guilty of fraud
[63 hours old]: Kashim Chowdhury had secretly held multiple public sector jobs on full-time salaries.

. Poundland unable to buy new stock as fears over collapse grow
[84 hours old]: The discount chain is continuing to edge towards collapse and is said to be "running on fumes", according to one insider.

. Qantas to outsource 850 local jobs with most roles moving to India
[75 hours old]: The Australian airline said the move was aimed at modernising its IT systems and noted the impact of AI.

. Robot vessels take on the dangerous work of mine hunting
[52 hours old]: The conflict in the Gulf is an opportunity for the US to test its autonomous mine-hunting systems.

. The engine parts that 'fight the laws of the universe'
[173 hours old]: Investment has surged into the making of jet turbine blades - an extremely difficult component to make.

. Graduates are managing AI - but are they learning much else?
[221 hours old]: Graduates are spending more time managing AI, but are they missing out on other work experience?

. How video game remakes tap the power of nostalgia
[333 hours old]: Video games are good at triggering nostalgia, a key reason why classic games keep getting remade.

. 'I live with a ghost' - inside the haunted homes attracting bargain hunters
[355 hours old]: Properties where someone has died in tragic circumstances can have big reductions in price.

. 'An annoying buzz': The search for stealthier drones
[389 hours old]: As drone deliveries become more commonplace, their makers are looking for ways to make them quieter.

. The grads ditching the UK for a fresh start abroad
[533 hours old]: With graduate jobs hard to come by, more young adults are reported to be considering emigrating.

. The tech helping crack decades-old cold cases
[557 hours old]: Investigative genetic genealogy can help hunt down criminals but raises worries over privacy.

. Living with a stink? Technology might help
[677 hours old]: Smells from rubbish dumps and industrial facilities are being more carefully monitored.

. As Christmas rush looms, how do China-made toys find their way to the US?
[702 hours old]: With the festive season on the horizon, we trace toys from factories in China to US shelves.

. How long will humans be needed for translation?
[726 hours old]: AI dominates the translation business, but for high-stakes work, humans are still needed.

. Why are more roofs not made of solar tiles?
[846 hours old]: Solar tiles were touted as an attractive alternative to solar panels - why have they not taken off?

. Rainmakers: The drones used to seed clouds
[886 hours old]: Cloud seeding is gaining attention as countries look to boost rainfall - will drones help?

. The AI telling farmers when to harvest
[1038 hours old]: Will farmers want AI tools to help judge when to pick fruit, or is their own intuition enough?

. Gas bills to rise as Middle East turmoil persists
[22 hours old]: Gas bills will increase by about 5% from 1 December, Island Energy announces.

. Clashes erupt in Barcelona after thousands join Spain general strike
[31 hours old]: Tens of thousands of people have been taking part in the strike, called by the country's main unions over housing and the high cost of living.

. Workers across Spain stage first general strike in 14 years
[36 hours old]: People across Spain are striking, primarily over housing costs.

. Protesters gather in Spain for first general strike in 14 years
[36 hours old]: Thousands are protesting across Spain over housing and the high cost of living.

. My hometown shows that high streets have to change or die
[1110 hours old]: Aberdeen is launching an ambitious bid to revive its struggling centre. Could it offer lessons for other high streets?

. Europe's car makers are in crisis. Will the threat of war rescue them?
[1172 hours old]: Auto executives across Europe hope rearmament can help them flex their industrial muscles once more.

. Why the UK is dithering over what to do about e-scooters
[2717 hours old]: Why is it taking so long for the government to regulate them, and what are the consequences of delay?

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. Poundland founder writes to King for help
[35 hours old]: Poundland has filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators, which protects it from creditors until Thursday.