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New flu virus mutation could see 'worst season in a decade'
The NHS has now issued a "flu jab SOS" as fears grow that this will add up to a brutal winter.
King leads two-minute silence at Remembrance Sunday service
King Charles III laid a wreath at the Cenotaph during the service attended by 20 World War Two veterans.
Norway footballer facing conviction for sharing illegal video
Norway international Andreas Schjelderup says he is facing conviction for illegally sharing a video.
UK military to help protect Belgium after drone incursions
Sir Richard Knighton, the UK military chief, says his Belgian counterpart asked for assistance this week in the form of UK personnel and equipment.
Lisa Nandy apologises for breaking rules on football regulator appointment
Report finds that new football regulator chair David Kogan had made two separate donations of £1,450 to the culture secretary.
HMRC to review suspending 23,500 child benefit payments
The tax body had used travel data to conclude that thousands of parents had left the country permanently but many say they just went on holiday.
Nearly a million evacuated as Philippines braces for 'super typhoon'
Typhoon Fung-wong with sustained winds of 185 km/h (115mph) is expected to make landfall on Sunday evening.
Valuable lessons and tough losses - world number one Sabalenka's 2025
How some self-reflection on a mid-season holiday helped Aryna Sabalenka go from near-misses to year-end number one.
Valuable lessons and tough losses: World number one Sabalenka's 2025
How some self-reflection on a mid-season holiday helped Aryna Sabalenka go from near-misses to year-end number one.
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The Papers: 'Victory for our heroes' and 'Davina: Lorraine saved me'
A red poppy features on every front page, with a number of the papers running special editions for Remembrance Sunday
The Papers: 'Victory for our heroes' and 'Davina: Lorraine saved me'
A red poppy features on every front page, with a number of the papers running special editions for Remembrance Sunday
Man City and Liverpool become hunters - how key is Etihad meeting?
BBC Sport chief football writer Phil McNulty questions how important the outcome of Sunday's Etihad meeting will be to Manchester City and Liverpool's title hopes.
Man City and Liverpool become hunters - how key is Etihad meeting?
BBC Sport chief football writer Phil McNulty questions how important the outcome of Sunday's Etihad meeting will be to Manchester City and Liverpool's title hopes.
New Tandy era aims to lift Wales from doldrums
Wales kick-start a new era under Steve Tandy today, and fans will hope the arrival of the new head coach can help restore some pride to the Welsh jersey.
Inquiry to review rise in young people not working or studying
Former Labour Health Secretary Alan Milburn will lead the investigation, with conclusions set to be published next summer.
Inquiry to review rise in young people not working or studying
Former Labour Health Secretary Alan Milburn will lead the investigation, with conclusions set to be published next summer.
Syria's Sharaa arrives in US for Trump talks after sanctions lifted
The Syrian leader will meet the US President at the White House on Monday for security talks.
US authorities ground cargo plane model after Kentucky air disaster
Three firms told to stop operating MD-11 and MD-11F planes until safety checks are carried out.
Honesty boxes should be dying like cash. But many are flourishing
Once found by the roadside offering local produce for a few pence, honesty boxes are being reborn via social media.