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Turtle returns to sea after 22 years recovering in Irish aquarium

After two decades in the care of Dingle Oceanworld Aquarium the turtle rescued in 2004 is finally well enough to return to the wild.

Man investigated for leaving 17-year-old on Germany's highest mountain

The teenager was eventually rescued on Zugspitze and has since been discharged from hospital.

Most Europeans want action to tackle climate crisis but not at any cost, poll shows

YouGov survey finds support for tree planting and emissions taxes but opposition to air travel and fuel levies Europe live – latest updates Europeans believe human-made climate change is…

Judge halts construction of Trump's arch. And, Labor Department to release jobs report

A judge has blocked construction of Trump's arch moments after it won federal approval to proceed. And, the Labor Department is set to release the latest jobs report today, a day after…

How 2000s lad culture helped Russell Brand to hide in plain sight

The behaviour that formed the backdrop to Brand's prosecution also helped elevate him, writes the BBC's media editor Katie Razzall.

‘An abomination’: Idaho hunters earned thousands of dollars to kill newborn wolf pups, records reveal

Wildlife advocates incensed as documents show state paid out $2,000 per kill in effort to shrink state’s wolf population Idaho officials paid hunters thousands of dollars for killing a…

'He's got to go': Hakeem Jeffries calls for Hegseth's removal but stops short of impeachment

Speaking with Morning Edition , Hakeem Jeffries discussed ending the Iran war, holding Trump accountable and calls for new Democratic leadership, but offered few specifics on how Democrats…

A Hyderabad Stay-at-Home Dad Shares What It’s Really Like to Be a Full-Time Parent

Why public schools nationwide are facing a massive drop in student enrollment

School enrollment was already expected to plunge by 2 million kids by 2030. Education experts say deporting immigrant families, many with school-age children, is making the crisis worse.

Morning news brief

The Labor Department to release October jobs report Friday, what tactics are available to the Democratic Party to bring down fuel prices, judge blocks construction of Trump's arch for 14…

KalArm by Makers Hive | HP Lights of Change

Everyday tasks can mean something different when you have to relearn how to do them. KalArm, developed by Makers Hive, provides affordable bionic hands for people with upper-limb loss…

Can You Escape City Pollution by Travelling to the Hills?

Note: A trip to the hills can offer a welcome change from the haze, traffic, and polluted air of a busy city. But while a few days amid greener surroundings may give you a breather…

Death a ‘distinct possibility’ in collision running and face-slapping competitions, inquiry hears

Impacts in emerging contact sports are akin to coward punches and cannot be made safer with regulation, neurologist says Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast…

Good News in History, November 6

809 years ago today, the Charter of the Forest was signed in England by King Henry III. This law document is sometimes described as the sister of the Magna Carta, and granted rights of free…

Major construction ongoing near Iran missile bases, satellite images suggest

Evidence of digging and new buildings are visible in satellite imagery taken in November, satellite images suggest.

From Kerala to LA Mayor: Nithya Raman Makes History!

Description: She just made history as Los Angeles’ first South Asian mayor-elect! Kerala-born Nithya Raman defeated incumbent Karen Bass with 52.1% of the vote. But her journey to this…

M&S takes on John Lewis in Christmas ad battle with topless ‘shredded Santa’

James Norton and Lucy Punch star as a youthful Mr and Mrs Claus in lively ad about shared moments as well as shopping For years the “Christmas advert moment” has belonged to one brand. John…

Friday briefing: ​After a week of disruption, is living with threats our new normal?

In today’s newsletter: From diverted airliners to hacked ​fridges, a string of disruptive incidents has exposed the ​vulnerabilities of modern ​life. ​There is now an increasingly blurred…

Bondi beach shooting: Eva Geller, 90, shot during massacre dies in hospital year after antisemitic attack

She was shot on 14 December 2025 during Hanukah festival and had been in and out of hospital since Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A woman who was shot during…

How computer game Worms went from classroom to classic

Creator Andy Davidson speaks to the BBC about how he created a game that sold 70 million copies.

Paraguay’s president quits after millions of people’s savings frozen in bank crisis

Santiago Peña’s rightwing administration had authorised Ueno Bank to drastically expand operations before collapse Paraguay’s rightwing president, Santiago Peña, resigned on Thursday after…

'Misleading' student loans information left out examples of higher-salary repayments

The Treasury Committee chair says she is "shocked" after one university compared repayments to the price of coffee.

A wildfire killed their loved ones in Spain. These British families demand to know why

Nine British nationals were among the 15 people who died when fire ripped through the village of Bédar this summer.

Home Office investigating after BBC catches lawyer offering to make fines go away

The Home Office said it will be investigating the allegations to see whether there has been a breach of immigration rules.