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The Papers: 'Change of strategy looms' as France locks down

Thu, 29 Oct 2020 04:48:12 GMT

The front pages say the UK is under pressure to go back into lockdown, while France faces new restrictions.

US Election 2020: Trump slams lockdowns, Biden accuses him of insulting victims

Thu, 29 Oct 2020 04:21:13 GMT

The president says Mr Biden will cancel family gatherings, while the Democrat pledges to follow science.

"The bravest person I have ever met," Farage praises Trump at Arizona rally

Thu, 29 Oct 2020 02:50:22 GMT

"This is the single most resilient and bravest person I have ever met in my life," the Brexit Party founder says of the US president.

Rhodes parasailing accident: Two British teenagers die and one injured

Thu, 29 Oct 2020 02:40:06 GMT

A boy, 15, was also injured when the rope holding their parachute snapped, the Greek coastguard says.

US election: 'Our kids died in the Parkland shooting, but we disagree on guns'

Thu, 29 Oct 2020 01:24:37 GMT

The parents of two Parkland victims share different views on the issue of gun violence in the US.

How do 'Blue Wall' voters rate the Tories one year on?

Thu, 29 Oct 2020 01:09:59 GMT

People in Great Grimsby and Redcar reflect on the government, one year after 2019's general election was called.

Covid-19: Nearly 100,000 catching virus every day

Thu, 29 Oct 2020 01:03:02 GMT

A major analysis estimates the number of people infected with Covid-19 is doubling every nine days.

Meet Che Lingo, the 'woke rapper' signed by Idris Elba

Thu, 29 Oct 2020 00:46:50 GMT

One of the south Londoner's songs became a soundtrack for Black Lives Matter protests this summer.

Music industry reports progress on diversity

Thu, 29 Oct 2020 00:42:30 GMT

The number of black, Asian and minority ethnic staff working in music has increased since 2016.

Al-Qaeda still 'heavily embedded' within Taliban in Afghanistan, UN official warns

Thu, 29 Oct 2020 00:35:53 GMT

A senior UN official says the Taliban is still tied to al-Qaeda in Afghanistan, in spite of US deal.

Wales urged to scrap GCSE exams in favour of assessments

Thu, 29 Oct 2020 00:34:26 GMT

Qualifications Wales urges ministers to scrap written exams for GCSEs, but keep one exam per A-level.

Labour anti-Semitism report due to be published

Thu, 29 Oct 2020 00:30:19 GMT

An inquiry looked at whether unlawful acts took place and how the party responded to complaints.

Muttiah Muralitharan on the 'challenge' of his disputed biopic

Thu, 29 Oct 2020 00:29:48 GMT

A planned biopic of Sri Lanka bowler Muttiah Muralitharan has drawn protests but he insists it will air.

Animal Crossing: 'My sister lives on in a video game'

Thu, 29 Oct 2020 00:05:54 GMT

Tending to her sister's virtual town in Animal Crossing helps Meredith Myers keep her memory alive and cope with her grief.

End Sars protests: 'I felt I was going to die there'

Thu, 29 Oct 2020 00:05:38 GMT

Ephraim, a British-Nigerian activist at the heart of the End Sars protests in Lagos, talks about what he saw.

Big House theatre group helping young care leavers

Thu, 29 Oct 2020 00:05:32 GMT

A theatre group is supporting young care leavers in the arts industry achieve their dreams.

US Election 2020: Will America's race issue decide the next president?

Thu, 29 Oct 2020 00:05:24 GMT

The BBC's Clive Myrie goes to the crucial state of Arizona, where black votes could decide who wins.

CEO Secrets: The aviation workers starting new businesses

Thu, 29 Oct 2020 00:05:21 GMT

We hear from three people who have started their own companies during the downturn in aviation.

Covid: 1,700 employers planned redundancies in September

Thu, 29 Oct 2020 00:00:14 GMT

Redundancies on the rise again after August lull, according to BBC Freedom of Information Request

US election 2020: A really simple guide

Wed, 28 Oct 2020 23:48:26 GMT

If you’re looking for a refresher or trying to understand it for the first time, this guide will help.