Commuters warned of disruption as snow falls in UK
The Met Office warned of possible travel disruption, with snow already falling in northern Scotland.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clyd9xwe33no
Trump and Xi Jinping’s ‘rollercoaster’ relationship has soured - can they rebuild it?
What their dynamic means for the future of US-China relations
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cdxvdqg8214o
Hong Kong pro-democracy leaders jailed for years
Joshua Wong and Benny Tai were convicted for attempting subversion in a controversial national security trial.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2l4eynl4zo
Hong Kong pro-democracy leaders sentenced to years in jail
Joshua Wong and Benny Tai were convicted for attempting subversion in a controversial national security trial.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2l4eynl4zo
Roblox to ban young children from messaging others
Parents will also be able to view and manage their child's account, including limiting their screen time.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c9wrqg4vd2qo
Scotland's islanders bid fond farewell to much-loved ship
Memories of a much-loved CalMac ship now retired after 39 years of service off Scotland's west coast.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c98ejdjpq96o
Why Sunday is still sacred on Hebridean islands
The first Sunday opening of a Tesco has sparked a row and put a part of island culture under the spotlight.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czxrylv2xj1o
Belfast traders 'not worried' about traffic as Christmas market opens
There have been concerns congestion in Belfast might deter shoppers and visitors in the run up to Christmas.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c79z7el942zo
Zelensky says war will 'end sooner' with Trump as president
The Ukrainian president also said his country "must do everything" to ensure the war ends next year.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0mzgv4x901o
Murder probe after woman's body is found in boot
The death is being treated as suspicious and police activity will continue over the weekend.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c39nwjygjgro
Farmers protest as Starmer defends Budget
Protesters opposing changes to inheritance tax for farms gathered outside the Welsh Labour conference.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c39n4mwyx12o
Billions at stake in court battle over North Sea oil
Lawyers and campaigners have made their arguments before Lord Ericht in Edinburgh this week.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce89er3ekn0o
Private nursing homes 'used to house pregnant women and babies secretly'
The Truth Recovery Independent Panel finds evidence private nursing homes were used as 'a measure of secrecy'.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cdd0gnrdz9jo
The Papers: 'Pray' for Davina and '£280 hike to bills'
Saturday's front pages feature a row over freedom of speech and a reported rise in household bills.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5yg5n35rzeo
Raducanu & Boulter put GB into BJK Cup quarter-finals
Emma Raducanu makes a winning return from injury before Katie Boulter secures Great Britain's place in the Billie Jean King Cup quarter-finals.
https://www.bbc.com/sport/tennis/articles/c4g20y7g2veo
Davina McCall having surgery for rare benign brain tumour
The TV presenter has a colloid cyst, which is not cancerous but could cause problems if it grows.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy5l997xnl4o
Zombie knives still for sale online despite ban, BBC finds
Our investigation manages to buy zombie knives on UK websites in a few clicks - for as little as £19.99.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwy5njqxp1xo
Littler fights back to reach Grand Slam quarter-finals
Luke Littler produces a stunning fightback to beat Mike de Decker 10-9 and reach the Grand Slam of Darts quarter-finals.
https://www.bbc.com/sport/darts/articles/cx28g040k1ko
Man suspected of supplying boats for people smuggling arrested
A Turkish man, 44, was detained at Schipol Airport in Amsterdam on Wednesday.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c74lw8j38k5o
'I'm offered sex as a favour because I'm disabled'
Holly says she wants to challenge negative stereotypes when it comes to people with disabilities dating.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cjr4ll9j40po
Brazil Supreme Court evacuated following blasts
Local officials told the AFP news agency that a body was found outside the building in an apparent attack.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0j8el1q1gjo
The Papers: Labour to 'miss homes pledge' and 'pension megafunds' plan
Concerns over housing targets and plans to make councils merge their pension funds lead the papers.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2d51en2zgo
Why is Elon Musk becoming Donald Trump's efficiency tsar?
The tech billionaire joins the incoming administration to "dismantle government bureaucracy" - but what's in it for both of them?
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cpqd4vw0ejeo
Actor Timothy West dies aged 90
The actor died peacefully in his sleep aged 90 "with his friends and family at the end", his family said.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwy9vw893xvo
Innocent man's identity used to scam football fans
Richard Russell was named on official documents as the boss of the online ticketing site.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cz0mx0gxzx3o
Flynn aims to stand for SNP at Holyrood election
Nicola Sturgeon and Humza Yousaf have also applied to be candidates, but are yet to confirm whether they will stand.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czxvne36313o
Unemployment rises as pay growth slows again
The rate of unemployment stood at 4.3% in the three months to September, up from 4% the previous quarter.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce8dz3n0z71o
'He'd be enraged': Al Fayed abuse survivors on their friendship
Five survivors of Mohamed Al Fayed's abuse say they have found comfort in each other's friendship.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4g2z7negyyo
Fortnum & Mason party snub was hurtful, Paralympian says
The London high-end grocer has apologised over failure to host Paralympic athletes alongside Team GB Olympians at event
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cj0j7qzn2rpo
'I felt broken until my autism diagnosis at 70'
An estimated 90% of autistic people over 50 have not received a diagnosis, research suggests.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy87542l14ro
O'Neill to attend Remembrance Sunday event for first time
The first minister will attend the Belfast ceremony and lay a laurel wreath at the Cenotaph.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0qdl95l0n1o
Susie Wiles: Who is Trump’s new 'ice maiden' chief of staff?
The 67-year-old - whose father was an American football star - will be the first woman in the job.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd0gdnp9d3ko
Baby milk price promotion ban should end, watchdog says
Many parents opt for more expensive baby milk, equating higher costs with better quality, the watchdog found.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gxzpjxzz3o
Lammy dismisses past criticism of Trump as 'old news'
The foreign secretary previously called Trump a "tyrant" and "xenophobic" when he was a backbench MP.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cm2z1zm1pk3o
Dutch PM condemns 'antisemitic attacks' on Israeli football fans
Dozens are arrested and the Dutch PM condemns "antisemitic attacks" on Israeli fans.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2y33ee1klo
Dutch PM condemns 'antisemitic attacks' on Israeli football fans
Dozens are arrested and the Dutch PM condemns "antisemitic attacks" on Israeli fans.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2y33ee1klo
Ferry disruption: Islanders face a difficult winter, warns minister
Transport Minister Fiona Hyslop says she is pushing ferry operator CalMac to consider "all options" to maintain services.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c9dlg9y8gx2o
Dollar and Bitcoin soar as Trump wins presidency
Investors are also focused on a US central bank rate decision and a key announcement on the Chinese economy.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c6246e3w935o
Firefighters attacked on Bonfire Night as crews take 1,000 calls
Police and firefighters were targeted by fireworks, bricks and bottles in pockets of disorder across Scotland.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c9wr182e5pko
Anthony Zurcher: As Trump shows rural strength, Harris's hopes turn to ‘Blue Wall’
Trump is doing better in rural areas than in 2020, while Harris has not yet shown a marked improvement with suburban voters.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cr4lwlpx3wxo
Asia stocks mixed as US election result in focus
Investors are also focused on a US central bank rate decision and a key announcement on the Chinese economy.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c6246e3w935o
All eyes on early vote results in key swing state of Georgia
The first wave of exit polls has voters naming the state of democracy and the economy as their most important issues.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clyg856px7eo
Police attacked with fireworks, bricks and bottles in Bonfire Night disorder
Officers have been given powers to help prevent disorder during a Bonfire Night which has seen fireworks thrown at police.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwy1v577lneo
Family blame parked cars for delayed ambulance
A car had to be moved before an ambulance could get down the street to a woman in cardiac arrest.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cj6k7n734jgo
Badenoch gives leadership rival Jenrick justice job
Robert Jenrick has accepted the role in the new Tory leader's senior team, the BBC understands.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cj9n304z0x7o
Pro-EU leader on course to win tight Moldovan vote amid claims of Kremlin meddling
Maia Sandu has overtaken her Russia-friendly rival Alexandr Stoianoglu in a tense presidential run-off.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cz7w9dglzzlo
'Pack of cigs and a Bic lighter': Are celebs glamourising smoking again?
The cigarette is having a resurgence in pop culture and smoking is being glamorised in film, TV and music.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce8dy5v1kpno
Pedestrian dies after road incident in Crossmaglen
When police arrived at the scene in Cullaville Road, they found a man in the road with serious injuries.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwyg69zrxxjo
Tory leadership race: Seven things you might have missed
Either Kemi Badenoch or Robert Jenrick will be announced as the winner of the election to replace Rishi Sunak.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c89vy0kq1pjo
Aspinall, McGregor & the 'dream-makers' - welcome to Cage Warriors
From Tom Aspinall to Conor McGregor, Cage Warriors has a rich history of producing MMA stars. BBC Sport visits a show in Manchester to discover why.
https://www.bbc.com/sport/mixed-martial-arts/articles/c89lp9529plo
The Papers: 'King cuts off Andrew' and 'tax blow for care homes'
A range of stories are on the front of Saturday's papers including a new biography about the royals.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2yx1xxpk5o
The Papers: 'King cuts off Andrew' and 'tax blow for care homes'
A range of stories are on the front of Saturday's papers including a new biography about the royals.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2yx1xxpk5o
Lewis powers West Indies to victory over new-look England
Opener Evin Lewis hits 96 as the West Indies hammer England by eight wickets in the first one-day international in Antigua.
https://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/articles/c5yx0dz8qp0o
Marina: 'It's important to take the shame from bulimia'
The singer tells the BBC about her new poetry book, and why she decided to write about bulimia.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8dm9114j44o
Riot police called in as fireworks and bricks thrown at vehicles in Edinburgh
Police say a number of people have been involved in disorder in the same area of Edinburgh where there were attacks last year.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c62lkw6qwy9o
Pixie Lott, Janelle Monae and the other stars dressing up for Halloween
Janelle Monae went for a classic 1980s film look, while Pixie Lott dressed as an Aperol Spritz.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c2dl392g9e4o
Passengers injured after land train tips over
Ten people are thought to have been injured after a land train with passengers on board tipped over.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd0gjkzedlgo
Warning 'pain' of tax hikes to hit jobs and pay rises
The chancellor says businesses will "contribute more" as she raises employer National Insurance to 15%.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4g7x6p865zo
Probe launched into 12-year-old girl's death
Honey Fox French died at a house on 19 October despite efforts from paramedics, an inquest hears.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgmvy11lewjo
Harris pledges 'different path' at site of Trump 6 January rally
The Democratic presidential candidate delivers her final message a week before election day.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ced9n00n820o
Bodies recovered after flash floods and hailstorms sweep through Spain
An unspecified number of bodies are recovered amid flash floods in Spain, the leader of the Valencia region says.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c93qlpp5gxvo
Government says it became aware of new Southport charges in last few weeks
Axel Rudakubana, 18, is facing two further charges, including one under the terrorism act.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0qdwzel7vxo
Minimum wage to rise to £12.21 an hour next year
The National Living Wage will rise by 77p from £11.44 per hour for workers over the age of 21.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5y37wqnvwxo
Man City and Spain midfielder Rodri wins Ballon d'Or
Manchester City and Spain midfielder Rodri wins the men's Ballon d'Or - awarded to the best footballer of the year - for the first time.
https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/ce8yevg34v1o
Backlash after comedian at Trump rally calls Puerto Rico 'island of garbage'
Republicans join Democrats to condemn Tony Hinchliffe for his comments at the New York event.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy9jj2g75q4o
Did VAR 'get it wrong' with West Ham penalty decision?
Match of the Day 2 pundits Micah Richards and Stephen Warnock analyse the controversial late penalty awarded to West Ham against Manchester United.
https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/videos/cn4vv575y9ko
Norris calls Verstappen 'dangerous' as Sainz wins in Mexico
Lando Norris cuts Max Verstappen’s lead to 47 points and labels his rival “dangerous” as the championship battle reaches boiling point at the Mexico City Grand Prix.
https://www.bbc.com/sport/formula1/articles/c5y33ek257do
No new freeports in Budget after 'comms cock-up'
The government mistakenly briefed that five new low-tax sites would be announced this week.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c74887vj8p4o
Labour suspends MP after CCTV appears to show him punching man
Mike Amesbury also has the whip withdrawn, as police say a 55-year-old man has been interviewed under caution over the incident.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c6244gk9d4po
Explosions heard in Iran as strikes confirmed
The IDF says it is conducting "precise strikes on military targets", as blasts are reported in and around Tehran .
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5yr5ek4r8ro
How one phone call brought down catfish killer who abused thousands
How does a Northern Ireland teenager end up as one of the UK's most prolific online child sex abusers?
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crejr8grr01o
Twice homeless millionaire tops UK black power list
The now multimillionaire began his career in a call centre after failing to become a professional footballer.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4g2eplxgklo
Turkey strikes Kurdish sites after attack kills five near Ankara
Turkey says it has struck PKK sites in Iraq and Syria after blaming the Kurdish group for the attack.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c937p1vzrx0o
Commonwealth leaders to defy UK by putting slavery reparations on summit agenda
Downing Street insists a discussion about the issue is not on the agenda for the summit of 56 Commonwealth countries.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd6vy79p750o
Carbon monoxide probe continues into care home deaths
Three people died in a care home for the elderly following an incident in a Swanage care home.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cj0j8yzj96po
Chris Kaba shot man in nightclub days before his death
Judge rules details of Chris Kaba’s background can be reported after officer cleared of his murder.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clyly5122yeo
Ex-Abercrombie CEO arrested on sex trafficking charges
Mike Jeffries, his partner Matthew Smith and the couple’s alleged middleman will appear in federal courts on Tuesday, officials say.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgj4j05wy31o
Ex-Abercrombie CEO arrested on sex trafficking charges
Mike Jeffries and his partner were arrested on Tuesday morning, the BBC understands.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgj4j05wy31o
Man guilty of army veteran hammer attack murder
Jack Crawley is convicted of murder after Paul Taylor's remains were found buried in woodland.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c9dy86l8x86o
'You're not my King', Australian senator shouts at Charles during Parliament visit
Senator interrupts ceremony in Australian capital city of Canberra on the second official day of royal engagements .
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c79n20r750po
Moldova's EU referendum result hangs in balance
Sunday's vote sees Moldovans facing a choice between pushing on with EU membership or keeping close ties to Russia.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1wnr5qdxe7o
NHS 'transformation' - and country reacts to Hoy's diagnosis
Labour's new plans for the NHS appear on several fronts, alongside images of Sir Chris Hoy following his terminal cancer diagnosis revelation.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crl8g1417njo
Liam Payne fans sing and grieve at vigils across the world
Police estimated at least 800 people gathered in London to grieve the former One Direction star who died at 31.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cqxr5g45vxro
Weight loss jabs for jobless not dystopian, says Wes Streeting
The government is looking into whether weight-loss drugs can help get more people back to work.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgk7l30egjeo
Cyclist Sir Chris Hoy announces his cancer is terminal
The 48-year-old Scot says doctors have told him he has between two and four years to live.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cj4dr9xdxgro
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