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US interest rate cut by 0.5% in first drop in four years

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The Federal Reserve has cut its key lending rate by 0.5 percentage points - a larger cut than expected.

Scottish temperatures top 25C on warmest September day

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Parts of Scotland were as warm as Spain despite a wet summer for most across the country.

Will players really strike over too much football?

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After Rodri said footballers were "close" to striking over too many games, BBC Sport asks whether they could.

Fossil fuel companies spend £4bn on 'sportswashing'

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Fossil fuel companies invest more than £4bn in sports sponsorship to "greenwash their reputations", according to a new report.

No holds barred in new film on Prince Andrew scandal

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It is an angry, sweary version of the Duke of York in a new film about his interview with BBC Two's Newsnight programme.

Odegaard ankle injury 'quite significant' - Arteta

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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says captain Martin Odegaard has suffered a "quite significant" ankle ligament injury and hopes the midfielder will be out for weeks rather than months.

'I couldn't feel my arms and legs' - Murray on pro-am nerves

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Andy Murray endured a bout of nerves when he played in the BMW PGA Championship pro-am with fellow Scot Bob MacIntyre on Wednesday.

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Pager and Walkie-Talkie Explosions in Lebanon

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And a row over Sue Gray's pay.

Wales' Thomas relaxed over club v country position split

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Wales' first-choice fly-half in Australia is unlikely to wear the number 10 jersey at Cardiff this season.

UK soldier buried in Netherlands 80 years after death

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Hundreds gather to pay their respects to Pte Henry Moon at the Arnhem Oosterbeek War Cemetery.

Boeing suspends jobs for thousands after strike

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Boeing says it is suspending jobs for thousands of staff in the US due to a worker strike.

Essex fined £100,000 after admitting racism charges

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Essex are fined £100,000 after admitting charges relating the "systemic" use of racist language or conduct at the club between 2001 and 2010.

Sex Education actor's arrest to be investigated

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Reece Richards was returning home to Fulham when he was pepper-sprayed by Met Police officers.

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Poulter 'too far removed' to be Ryder Cup captain - McIlroy

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Rory McIlroy says LIV defectors Ian Poulter and Lee Westwood are too far removed from the European players to be considered as future Ryder Cup captains.

Who is Sue Gray, Keir Starmer's top adviser?

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The prime minister's chief staff is one of the most experienced operators in Whitehall.

What we know about the walkie-talkie explosions

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The attacks left at least 21 dead and thousands injured, but how the blasts occurred remains unclear.

'You look like a boy band' Meet England's rising stars

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Former England fast bowler Steven Finn chats to Jacob Bethell, Jordan Cox, John Turner and Dan Mousley, who have all recently been called up by their country.

No charge for woman who spread fake name after Southport attack

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Bernadette Spofforth apologises for sharing a tweet which included a fake name of the Southport attacker.

UK summons Russian ambassador over diplomat expulsions

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The UK accuses Russia of a "malicious" campaign to undermine

Britain's Ineos Britannia into Louis Vuitton Cup final

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Ineos Britannia reach the Louis Vuitton Cup final as they clinch a 5-2 semi-final win over Switzerland in Barcelona.

Special episode: Hezbollah pager blasts explained

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Devices used by the armed group were targeted across Lebanon

Jones 'wrong' about my leadership ability - Itoje

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Maro Itoje says former England head coach Eddie Jones was wrong about his leadership ability as he prepares to take over the captaincy at Saracens.

I want to lead with energy - Itoje

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Maro Itoje tells BBC Sport that he 'wants to lead with energy' as he takes on the Saracens captaincy.

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Hospital claims truly shocking - health secretary

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Wes Streeting is shocked by reports suggesting poor levels of care at a hospital in the Midlands.

What we know about firm linked to Lebanon pagers

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BBC Verify has looked into a firm called BAC Consulting, which has been linked to the pagers' production.

Lib Dems unveil new top team after election success

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Leader Sir Ed Davey says his frontbench will focus on issues including the NHS and social care.

TGI Fridays' UK owner falls into administration

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London-listed Hostmore has appointed Teneo as administrators to help it sell the restaurants.

Families' eight-year wait to see full Letby report

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The mother of twin boys told the Thirlwall Inquiry she had only seen the unredacted version this week.

Concussion warning over face-slap fighting

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Doctors worry about brain damage from a new type of championship fighting that has grown in popularity.

'Schillaci was a man who lived for goals'

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Italian football expert Mina Rzouki remembers Salvatore ‘Toto’ Schillaci, who has died aged 59.