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Third runway at Heathrow Airport would drive growth, Healey says
It comes after the prime minister refused to say whether he backed expansion.
Three men jailed for 158 years each for murdering Australian and US surfers in Mexico
Brothers Jake and Callum Robinson and their friend Carter Rhoad were killed on a surfing trip in an apparent botched robbery.
Trump waives several Russia sanctions as new US law takes effect
Trump says parts of a new law that aims to punish Moscow for its war against Ukraine are against US national interests.
Brazil sees record fall in Amazon deforestation as key election looms
The Amazon rainforest is a crucial buffer against climate change - but deforestation had expanded under former president Jair Bolsonaro.
Faisal Islam: What I learned from a week with the world's top finance leaders
At the IMF meeting in Bangkok this week finance and business leaders grappled with uncertainty.
Why hasn't the UK had any named storms yet?
So far this autumn wet and windy weather patterns have been steered away from the UK. When could we see that change?
Miranda's tears, joy and dance moves steal show as deadly boredom sets in on The Celebrity Traitors
Miranda Hart became emotional and spoke about her health problems as more action unfolded on Friday.
Oregon teacher fought school attacker before armed dad shot suspect 'multiple times'
The 16-year-old suspect previously attended the primary school and had targeted a special educational needs classroom, police say.
Trump 'completely wrong' to restrict support for Ukraine, Italian minister tells BBC
Defence Minister Guido Crosetto tells the BBC the US risks prolonging Russia's full-scale invasion rather than helping to end it.
The Papers: 'Mystery drones over UK' and 'Troops heading to Poland for war games'
The Daily Telegraph leads with reports that RAF jets had two close encounters with unidentified drones earlier this year.
Why people who have never smoked are getting hooked on vaping
More than one million people now vape who have never been smokers, according to the ONS.
Not sure what to wear for Halloween? These outfits are set to be the most popular this year
Freaky Nikki, Dolly Parton and whimsical costumes like gargoyles are popular among adults dressing up this year.
Pope pictured for first time since surgery as he says Mass at makeshift altar in hospital
The pontiff was diagnosed with lung cancer after having surgery at Rome's Gemelli Hospital on Tuesday.
Trial of German steakhouse heiress that sparked a huge spy scandal
For 15 months, a high-security courtroom in Hamburg has been hearing the case of Christina Block, accused of ordering the abduction of her children.
Ranking the Premier League's all-time greatest super subs
Some players are destined to make their biggest impact off the bench, but who are the top 10 Premier League super subs of all time?
Analysis: Zacharia was thrown into a whirlwind - and failed at a critical time for Trump
The White House is facing growing adversity, writes the BBC's Anthony Zurcher, weeks before crucial midterm elections.
Analysis: Zacharia was thrown into a whirlwind - and failed at a critical time for Trump
The White House is facing growing adversity, writes the BBC's Anthony Zurcher, weeks before crucial midterm elections.
Five days, one briefing: How Katie Zacharia’s short tenure unfolded
The White House says the new press secretary is "transitioning out" of the role just days after taking the job.
Five days, one briefing: How Katie Zacharia’s short tenure unfolded
The White House says the new press secretary is "transitioning out" of the role just days after taking the job.
Chris Mason: Burnham and Swinney tussle over where power lies in Scotland
UK political debate has a distinctly Scottish feel after SNP's annual conference, says the BBC's political editor Chris Mason.