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Musk pumps $446m into US midterms, as campaign spending set to 'shatter' records
The 2026 campaign is projected to cost nearly $12bn - BBC Verify looks into where all that money has come from.
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Sweaty, triumphant and decked out in neon: I asked NYC Marathon runners what they wore – in pictures
On 1 November, 61,000 people ran in the 2026 New York City Marathon. We asked what fueled them and got the scoop on what they were wearing
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International
Mamdani’s progressive allies vie for seats in Congress
Three New York City progressive Democrats are expected to win their midterm congressional races in Tuesday's election.
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Mamdani’s progressive allies vie for seats in Congress
Three New York City progressive Democrats are expected to win their midterm congressional races in Tuesday's election.
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International
What’s the future of the Western Sahara conflict?
The UN is ending its peacekeeping mission in the disputed territory after the US and Russia blocked its extension.
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International
Trump unveils results of $14m reflecting pool makeover in final appeal before midterms
US president shares delayed results of chaotic renovation on DC site as Americans prepare to head to the polls
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Politics
Migration is a moral issue for Burnham – but is he trying to please everyone?
PM wants to tie Shabana Mahmood’s hard line on borders to recognition of the value of migration, but he may need to shout his conviction How will UK immigration rules change under Shabana Mahmood’s latest plans? While out on the campaign trail in Makerfield, Andy Burnham gave a glimpse into where he might land on Labour’s plans for immigration reform, which had already been decried by the left of the party as unfair while described on the right as electorally necessary. Asked what he thought of Reform’s attack on “open borders Andy” – Nigel Farage’s early attempt to define him as soft on migra
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International
US to suspend South Africa and Rwanda from duty-free trade access
South Africa to lose duty-free access, affecting $1.7bn worth of annual exports, including cars and farm products.
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US to suspend South Africa and Rwanda from duty-free trade access
South Africa to lose duty-free access, affecting $1.7bn worth of annual exports, including cars and farm products.
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Sports
Fifa to share confidential World Cup sell-off plan documents
Council members will need to travel to Fifa's headquarters in Zurich to see the documents, and will be subject to "strict review protocols".
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International
From Camp Nou holiday tour to Champions League for Villa's McGinn
Aston Villa captain John McGinn will lead his team out at Camp Nou to face Barcelona in the Champions League on Tuesday, having only ever visited the stadium once before on holiday.
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International
Man guilty of stealing cash from farm owned by South African president
The case, part of the "Farmgate" scandal, has left President Cyril Ramaphosa mired in an impeachment saga.
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