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At Victoria’s Secret’s 2026 Fashion Show, an Old Stereotype of Sexy
Oct 20, 2026

At Victoria’s Secret’s 2026 Fashion Show, an Old Stereotype of Sexy

The angels were out in full force on the runway, including Kylie Jenner and both Hadids. So were the wings.


Trump Announces $8 Billion Plan to Cover Farm Losses
Oct 20, 2026

Trump Announces $8 Billion Plan to Cover Farm Losses

Under the Harvest Fuel Relief Program, the Agriculture Department will provide economic aid for farmers hurt by high diesel prices.


Google resolves cloud outage affecting UK banks and websites
Oct 20, 2026

Google resolves cloud outage affecting UK banks and websites

Revolut was one of the hardest hit, with banking services going down for many customers.


Heading to France? Amid Recent Unrest, Here’s What to Know
Oct 20, 2026

Heading to France? Amid Recent Unrest, Here’s What to Know

Rioting over affordability and public education has swept through Paris and other French cities, and there may be more to come.


UK government to make Jackdaw gas field announcement
Oct 20, 2026

UK government to make Jackdaw gas field announcement

The long-awaited decision about the controversial North Sea field is expected on Wednesday morning.


Knicks Ticket Prices Are Soaring After Last Season’s Championship
Oct 20, 2026

Knicks Ticket Prices Are Soaring After Last Season’s Championship

Knicks tickets have never been cheap, but prices for the first game alone are soaring after last season’s championship — more than a trip to Paris.


Investors in Anticipation Over Musk’s Next Big SpaceX Deal
Oct 20, 2026

Investors in Anticipation Over Musk’s Next Big SpaceX Deal

Ahead of SpaceX’s quarterly earnings report, many on Wall Street are wondering whether Elon Musk will combine it with Tesla.


Paddy Power cuts 1,400 jobs and blames betting tax rises
Oct 20, 2026

Paddy Power cuts 1,400 jobs and blames betting tax rises

The government increased taxes on online casino and sports betting in last year's Budget.


Trump Tariffs on Canada Spark Latest Lawsuit Over Trade Powers
Oct 20, 2026

Trump Tariffs on Canada Spark Latest Lawsuit Over Trade Powers

Once again, the president’s ability to wage a trade war without Congress will come before a court that has repeatedly ruled against him.


Union attacks NatWest plans to get workers back to the office
Oct 20, 2026

Union attacks NatWest plans to get workers back to the office

The bank says workers will be required to attend the office at least two days a week from February.


A ‘Doom Loop’ Threatens France as Populism Confronts Markets
Oct 20, 2026

A ‘Doom Loop’ Threatens France as Populism Confronts Markets

The turmoil shows the profound challenges facing governments stuck between unhappy citizens and wary bond investors.


Bereaved families could face 'unjust' tax bill after civil service pension delays
Oct 20, 2026

Bereaved families could face 'unjust' tax bill after civil service pension delays

The chairman of Parliament's Public Accounts Committee says families should not be taxed through no fault of their own.


Jobless rate falls but small firms cut back hiring
Oct 20, 2026

Jobless rate falls but small firms cut back hiring

Small firms cite labour costs as a key factor in scaling back hiring, the Office for National Statistics says.


£30 rise in payments for crisis-hit households
Oct 20, 2026

£30 rise in payments for crisis-hit households

More money is made available through a resilience fund for hard-pressed households in Sheffield.


'I'm fed up of swiping': The singles choosing dating events over apps
Oct 20, 2026

'I'm fed up of swiping': The singles choosing dating events over apps

The BBC hears from people who think dating events are better value for money than dating apps.


Chancellor rejects calls to raise Capital Gains Tax in Budget
Oct 20, 2026

Chancellor rejects calls to raise Capital Gains Tax in Budget

Influential Labour figures had been pushing for equalising CGT and income tax, but critics have said this could drive wealthy people out of Britain.


How Do Airports Prepare for a Plane Crash? Go Inside JFK’s Disaster Drill.
Oct 20, 2026

How Do Airports Prepare for a Plane Crash? Go Inside JFK’s Disaster Drill.

U.S. airports are required to hold a full-scale disaster drill every three years. Go inside a simulated plane crash at Kennedy Airport last weekend.


Burnham vows end to 'rip-off parking charges' under new rules
Oct 20, 2026

Burnham vows end to 'rip-off parking charges' under new rules

The changes come after concerns that penalties issued by private providers are too harsh and leave motorists unfairly punished.


What is the Budget and what could be in it?
Oct 20, 2026

What is the Budget and what could be in it?

Chancellor John Healey will set out his plans for UK taxes on 28 October.


Food aid charity under pressure from fuel costs
Oct 20, 2026

Food aid charity under pressure from fuel costs

FareShare South West says fuel costs are putting immense pressure on work helping thousands in need.


How is the US economy really doing under President Trump?
Oct 20, 2026

How is the US economy really doing under President Trump?

Ahead of the midterms Trump has boasted about the performance of the US economy. BBC Verify looks at inflation, jobs and economic growth in the country.


Graphics: China's economy picks up steam in Q3
Oct 20, 2026

Graphics: China's economy picks up steam in Q3

Graphics: China's economy picks up steam in Q3


The VW Bus, Now Electrified, Keeps on Truckin’
Oct 20, 2026

The VW Bus, Now Electrified, Keeps on Truckin’

A restored version of Volkswagen’s Flower Power-era Microbus, kitted out by Kindred Motorworks, is aiming for the affluent, while VW’s own E.V. is slow to get moving, much like its forebear.


‘A Ticking Time Bomb’: An Economic Crisis Looms in Indonesia
Oct 19, 2026

‘A Ticking Time Bomb’: An Economic Crisis Looms in Indonesia

Once a model of economic stability, Indonesia now faces growing hardship at home as President Prabowo Subianto’s policies shake investor confidence.


Black Unemployment Hints at a Job Market in Worse Shape Than It Seems
Oct 19, 2026

Black Unemployment Hints at a Job Market in Worse Shape Than It Seems

The Black unemployment rate climbed a percentage point to 7 percent in September, almost double the rate for white workers.


Elon Musk Says He Will Give a SpaceX Share to ‘Every Kid in America’
Oct 19, 2026

Elon Musk Says He Will Give a SpaceX Share to ‘Every Kid in America’

Anthropic, an A.I. rival to SpaceX, earlier said it would form a “public benefit fund” and other tech moguls have contributed to savings accounts for children.


Christiane Amanpour Says She Is Leaving CNN After 43 Years
Oct 19, 2026

Christiane Amanpour Says She Is Leaving CNN After 43 Years

The chief international anchor, one of the most famous names in broadcast news, started as an assistant at the network in 1983.


Ex-OpenAI worker accused of planting bug had Saudi support, claims prosecutors
Oct 19, 2026

Ex-OpenAI worker accused of planting bug had Saudi support, claims prosecutors

Abdulrahman Alfozan, who is accused of planting a recording device, has been denied bail.


Jon Stewart to Stay at ‘The Daily Show’ Through the 2028 Election
Oct 19, 2026

Jon Stewart to Stay at ‘The Daily Show’ Through the 2028 Election

Ratings have surged since Mr. Stewart returned over two years ago to host the show on Monday nights.


US bans China's DeepSeek from government in race for AI dominance
Oct 19, 2026

US bans China's DeepSeek from government in race for AI dominance

The Chinese technology is removed from most US government agencies as race for AI dominance steps up.


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