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Monday, 19 October 2026 · Updated 11 min ago

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Sport

Building Lionesses 2.0 - Wiegman's new challenge awaits

England head coach Sarina Wiegman has changed women's football in the country, so what does she face after signing a contract extension?

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Sport

Leicester to visit Oxford City in FA Cup first round - see full draw

Leicester City will travel to National League North side Oxford City in the 2026-27 FA Cup first round - five years after winning the competition.

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World

Obama blasts federal probe of congresswoman Ilhan Omar as 'so appalling'

Obama says federal agents' search of the Democrat's home was an effort to intimidate a Trump critic.

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World

US airman dies as daredevil descent goes wrong before Texas college football game

The game continued after the incident. The American Conference said the decision was made before his death was known.

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Entertainment

Apu returns to The Simpsons with new voice after race row

The much-loved shopkeeper has been seen but not heard around Springfield for eight years, until now.

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Technology

Uber wins bid to throw out £200m black cab claims

Claims that Uber misled TfL over its licence were thrown out because they were brought too late.

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Business

Home sellers cut asking prices on 3,000 properties a day

More property asking prices are being cut than at any time in 15 years, data shared with the BBC shows.

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Entertainment

Selena Gomez says vaping has affected her voice

The 34-year-old says vaping nicotine "a lot" permanently affected her singing and speaking voice.

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Technology

China's growth accelerates as AI boom helps boost exports

Exports have helped offset weak spending at home, but trade tensions and AI doubts cloud its outlook.

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Business

China's growth accelerates as AI boom helps boost exports

Exports have helped offset weak spending at home, but trade tensions and AI doubts cloud its outlook.

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Technology

Don't fall for this - how to protect yourself from AI scams

Trading standards officers say AI is "super-charging" existing scams through clones and fake websites.

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Science

Turning the tides: Could hidden sea power energise our coastal towns?

Engineer David Mummery has developed a tidal energy generator that he says can change lives for people living in coastal communities.

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Health

Pope pictured for first time since surgery and cancer diagnosis

The pontiff was diagnosed with lung cancer after having surgery at Rome's Gemelli Hospital on Tuesday.

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Technology

Russian man linked to deadly London hospitals hack arrested

The 28-year-old detained by German police is accused of being part of the cyber-crime gang that hacked blood-test firm Synnovis in 2024.

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Health

Covid vaccine compensation scheme set for overhaul after Inquiry criticism

Ministers promise to reform the scheme that provides financial support for those injured or bereaved by vaccines in the UK.

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Culture

Why La Bola Negra could win the Oscars' top prize

This sweeping drama about gay Spanish life is set to be a major awards contender

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