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• University graduates may be better off staying in Wales, company says

  02-11-2023 23:58 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A company says lower wages than London may be offset by the cost of living compared with Wales.
  
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• Downpatrick flooding has 'ripped the heart' out of town

  02-11-2023 23:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Shop owner Paul McCartan says his business "looks like it's gone in a flash" after heavy rainfall.
  
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• Killer robots and work-free lives - Sunak quizzes Musk on AI future

  02-11-2023 23:55 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The prime minister and the tech billionaire sat down together to talk tech, education - and killer robots.
  
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• Pioneering operation combines cancer surgery and Caesarean

  02-11-2023 22:39 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Four women have had a landmark two-in-one operation to reduce the inherited risk of ovarian cancer.
  
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• Three boys among Southampton stabbing arrests

  02-11-2023 21:49 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Three boys are arrested after man in his 20s was stabbed in Southampton.
  
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• Storm Ciarán: Flooding and damage hits homes across UK

  02-11-2023 21:42 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Thousands have been left without power as gusts of more than 100mph and heavy rains cause widespread destruction.
  
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• William and Kate don helmets to show off their bike skills in Scotland

  02-11-2023 21:33 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Prince and Princess of Wales rode bikes around a track with obstacles.
  
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• Storm Ciarán: Car washed into sea and roofs blown off

  02-11-2023 20:36 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Homes were damaged, cars were submerged and huge waves battered the coast.
  
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• The Beatles' last song Now And Then is finally released

  02-11-2023 19:40 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Fab Four's "emotional" farewell single Now And Then is available for fans 45 years later.
  
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• Sex-biased gene expression across mammalian organ development and evolution - Science

  02-11-2023 19:00 via news.google.com
  
  Sex-biased gene expression across mammalian organ development and evolution  ScienceGene discovery sheds light on ovary development  News-Medical.NetScientists study how differences between sexes develop in animals  WIONThe −KTS splice variant of WT1 is essential for ovarian determination in mice  ScienceScientists decode genetic programs controlling sex-specific organ development  News-Medical.NetView Full coverage on Google News
  
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• Redditch nurse faked having baby during lockdown

  02-11-2023 18:57 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Alexandra Gregory told her ex-partner she had given birth to a very ill daughter, the court hears.
  
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• Sainsbury's gains ground in battle with Aldi and Lidl

  02-11-2023 18:45 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The supermarket says people who used to shop only at the discounters are now coming to Sainsbury's too.
  
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• Bank holds interest rates and warns it's too early to cut

  02-11-2023 18:12 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The UK is expected to see zero growth until 2025, but the Bank says it's too early to cut interest rates.
  
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• British man, 74, arrested in Italian murder investigation

  02-11-2023 15:54 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A 74-year-old man is in police custody following the death of Michele Faiers in Italy.
  
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• Glastonbury Festival ticket sale delayed by two weeks

  02-11-2023 15:46 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The decision is taken after some people did not realise their profiles had been removed, organisers say.
  
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• Damage and disruption: Storm Ciarán in pictures

  02-11-2023 15:24 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Storm Ciarán has hit the UK, Channel Islands and Europe, bringing strong winds and heavy rain.
  
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• Covid inquiry hears Matt Hancock wanted to decide who lived and died

  02-11-2023 14:59 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Former NHS boss Sir Simon Stevens tells the Covid inquiry the "horrible dilemma never crystallised".
  
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• Manchester United and Arsenal crash out of Carabao Cup – Football Weekly Extra

  02-11-2023 14:02 via theguardian.com
  
  Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jonathan Liew and John Brewin to ask if time is running out for Erik ten HagMax Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jonathan Liew and John Brewin as Manchester United’s poor start to the season continues.Rate, review, share on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Audioboom, Mixcloud, Acast and Stitcher, and join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter and email. Continue reading...
  
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• Rescu-ewe me?: The challenges of reaching Britain's loneliest sheep

  02-11-2023 13:55 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Potential rescuers have been pondering the challenges of reaching the stranded animal.
  
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• How interest rates affect you and your money

  02-11-2023 13:38 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Bank of England has held interest rates at 5.25%, but borrowing costs remain comparatively high.
  
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• Victoria Coren Mitchell announces birth of second child

  02-11-2023 13:37 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The TV presenter and writer welcomed daughter June Violet with her partner, comic David Mitchell.
  
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• Storm Ciarán: See the destruction on homes in Jersey

  02-11-2023 13:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Video footage shared with the BBC by a resident in St Clement, Jersey, shows the destruction Storm Ciarán caused.
  
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• Ilya: the AI scientist shaping the world

  02-11-2023 12:46 via theguardian.com
  
  Ilya Sutskever, one of the leading AI scientists behind ChatGPT, reflects on his founding vision and values. In conversations with the film-maker Tonje Hessen Schei as he was developing the chat language model between 2016 and 2019, he describes his personal philosophy and makes startling predictions for a technology already shaping our world.Reflecting on his ideas today, amid a global debate over safety and regulation, we consider the opportunities as well as the consequences of AI t
  
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• M&S pulls Christmas advert post after Palestinian flag criticism

  02-11-2023 12:36 via bbc.co.uk
  
  M&S says sorry after a backlash claiming its advert depicted Palestinian flag colours in flames.
  
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• UK workers: are you having to delay your retirement for financial reasons?

  02-11-2023 12:09 via theguardian.com
  
  We’d like to hear from people in the UK who are finding that their pension savings are now insufficient to cover their living costs in retirement We’re interested in hearing from people in the UK who are having to delay their retirement for financial reasons.We are particularly keen to hear from people who thought they were on track to have saved enough into their pension pots to allow them to retire soon, but are now finding this is not the case. Continue reading...
  
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• Tell us: how have you been affected by Storm Ciarán?

  02-11-2023 11:09 via theguardian.com
  
  We want to hear from people affected by the storm in the UK and other parts of EuropeA “danger to life” amber warning is in place for wind across southern England, which has reached almost 80mph. Hundreds of schools have shut, roads closed, flights and bus and rail routes disrupted due to the wind and very heavy rain.Storm Ciarán has affected several European countries. In northern France the storm left one person dead and 1.2m households without electricity on Thursday with p
  
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• Baby monitor captures moment window is blown in by Storm Ciarán

  02-11-2023 08:47 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Jessica O'Reilly was asleep at her home in Jersey when the sound of Storm Ciarán woke her.
  
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• Nostalgic look back at London's Christmas lights

  02-11-2023 07:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  London's Christmas lights will be begin to be illuminated from Thursday 2 November.
  
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• Nuclear fusion, new drugs, better batteries: how AI will transform science – podcast

  02-11-2023 06:00 via theguardian.com
  
  As the UK hosts the first global AI safety summit, Guardian science editor Ian Sample joins Madeleine Finlay to look on the bright side and consider some of the huge benefits AI could bring to science. Madeleine also hears from Prof Mihaela van der Schaar, an expert in machine learning in medicine, about how she predicts AI will transform patient careClips: BBC Radio 4, the Telegraph, Channel 4 Continue reading...
  
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• Matthew Perry death, and Britney’s memoir – Pop Culture with Chanté Joseph

  02-11-2023 06:00 via theguardian.com
  
  Following the shocking news of Matthew Perry’s death, Chanté speaks to the Guardian’s Zoe Williams about how he captured the spirit of a generation. Plus, music journalist Alim Kheraj on Britney Spears’s memoir.In the US, call or text SAMHSA’s National Helpline is at 988. In the UK, Action on Addiction is available on 0300 330 0659. In Australia, the Opioid Treatment Line is at 1800 642 428 or call the National Alcohol and Other Drug Hotline on 1800 250 015. Contin
  
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• World Series Game 5: Texas Rangers 5-0 Arizona Diamondbacks – live

  02-11-2023 04:10 via theguardian.com
  
  Rangers beat Diamondbacks 5-0 to clinch team’s first titleTexas shortstop Corey Seager named World Series MVPNational AnthemUnfortunately, Flavor Flav is not singing the national anthem. Instead it’s Dinah Jane of the award-winning pop powerhouse Fifth Harmony, one of the best-selling girl groups of all time. It’s not her first rodeo, she’s done this before, and it went a little something like this. Continue reading...
  
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• Israel-Hamas war live: 195 killed in two days of strikes on Jabalia camp, says Hamas; Biden calls for ‘pause’ in Gaza to get hostages out

  02-11-2023 04:08 via theguardian.com
  
  Hamas says hundreds injured after refugee camp strikes; the US president responded to an anti-war protestor saying he supports a humanitarian ‘pause’Israel and Hamas at war: what we know on day 26Iranian leaders have warned the world is closer to a regional war in the Middle East and that Israel has crossed red lines, which, in the words of President Ebrahim Raisi, “may force everyone to take action”.But Iran is walking a tightrope, keen to avoid a direct confrontation an
  
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• How the Israel-Gaza conflict is dividing Labour – podcast

  02-11-2023 04:00 via theguardian.com
  
  Since a show of unity at Labour conference, anger and upset have been growing over the leader’s stance. Can Keir Starmer heal the rift? Aletha Adu reportsJust a few weeks ago Keir Starmer’s party was projecting an image of unity. Labour was 20 points ahead in the polls, and Starmer had led a successful and smooth party conference. But since the conflict in the Middle East has worsened, and the death toll has risen, that unity has cracked.Shaista Aziz is a Labour councillor in Oxford
  
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• China and US reportedly agree to rare nuclear arms control talks

  02-11-2023 03:47 via theguardian.com
  
  Talks expected on Monday would be first since Obama administration and follow visit to Washington by Wang Yi, Chinese foreign ministerChina and the United States will reportedly discuss nuclear arms control next week, the first such talks since the Obama administration.The talks would be led on Monday by Mallory Stewart, a senior state department official, and Sun Xiaobo, the head of the arms control department at China’s foreign ministry, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday. Con
  
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• Ukraine reports most extensive Russian shelling of the year

  02-11-2023 02:51 via theguardian.com
  
  Russia shells 100 settlements within 24 hours as top Ukrainian commander warns war is entering a new phaseRussia has shelled more than 100 settlements over the last 24 hours – more than in any single day so far this year – Ukraine has said as its commander-in-chief warns the war with Russia is moving towards a new stage of static and attritional fighting, a phase that could allow Moscow to rebuild its military power.It comes amid reports that North Korea has supplied Russia with two
  
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• Suspected mushroom poisoning: Australian woman arrested over three deaths - BBC

  02-11-2023 01:42 via news.google.com
  
  Suspected mushroom poisoning: Australian woman arrested over three deaths  BBCErin Patterson arrested over fatal mushroom lunch that killed three in Gippsland, Victoria  Daily MailErin Patterson arrested ‘after cooking poisonous mushroom lunch which killed 3 relatives… but didn’t fall i...  The SunWoman arrested over suspected mushroom poisoning  The StandardView Full coverage on Google News
  
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• Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 617

  02-11-2023 01:30 via theguardian.com
  
  War moving into new attritional stage that will benefit Russia, says Ukraine commander-in-chief; Russia shells highest number of cities and settlements this yearSee all our Ukraine war coverage Continue reading...
  
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• Erik ten Hag: Manchester United boss admits he is responsible for Carabao Cup home defeat to Newcastle - Sky Sports

  02-11-2023 01:11 via news.google.com
  Erik ten Hag: Manchester United boss admits he is responsible for Carabao Cup home defeat to Newcastle  Sky SportsManchester United 0-3 Newcastle United: Holders out of Carabao Cup after heavy defeat  BBCPATHETIC! A COMPLETE DISGRACE 🗣️ Nedum on Manchester United vs. Newcastle | ESPN FC  ESPN UKOpportunity knocks for Eddie Howe and Newcastle United  The MagManchester United 0-3 Newcastle: Carabao Cup – as it happened  The Gua
  
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• Storm Ciarán: ‘danger to life’ warnings issued for parts of England

  02-11-2023 01:08 via theguardian.com
  
  Large waves and winds of up to 85mph forecast for England’s south coast with rain warnings in place for much of UKStorm Ciarán is forecast to bring a fresh bout of strong winds and heavy rain to the UK – with “danger to life” amber weather warnings issued for Thursday.Two amber warnings, the second-highest level of alert, are in place for parts of the south coast of England on Thursday, with further yellow rain warnings, the lowest level, meaning some disruption co
  
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• Why are fewer women using AI than men?

  02-11-2023 01:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The use of artificial intelligence appears to have a significant gender imbalance.
  
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• Pandemic ‘had lasting impact’ on brain health of people aged 50 or over - The Guardian

  02-11-2023 01:06 via news.google.com
  Pandemic ‘had lasting impact’ on brain health of people aged 50 or over  The GuardianView Full coverage on Google News
  
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• Interest rates predicted to be held again - BBC

  02-11-2023 01:04 via news.google.com
  
  Interest rates predicted to be held again  BBCBank of England set to keep UK interest rates on hold  Yahoo Finance UKInterest rates - latest: What is expected interest rate decision on Thursday, when will rates start to come down, and will ultra-low rates ever return?  Sky NewsBank expected to keep rates unchanged amid recession fears  Evening StandardBank of England set to hold rates again, but markets see no cuts on the horizon  CNBCView Full c
  
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• NHS prevents thousands of strokes with blood-thinning drug push - The Guardian

  02-11-2023 01:02 via news.google.com
  NHS prevents thousands of strokes with blood-thinning drug push  The GuardianView Full coverage on Google News
  
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• NHS prevents thousands of strokes with blood-thinning drug push

  02-11-2023 01:01 via theguardian.com
  
  Rapid rollout of anticoagulant drugs to people with atrial fibrillation saved 4,000 lives since January 2022, says NHS chiefThousands of lives have been saved by giving blood-thinning drugs to people with a heart condition that puts them at risk of a stroke, according to the head of the NHS.Since January 2022, about 460,000 people in England who suffer from atrial fibrillation (AF) – a dangerously irregular heart rate – have begun taking one of four anticoagulant drugs that are prove
  
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• Labour says 630,000 will be hit by surge in mortgage costs before 2024 elections

  02-11-2023 01:01 via theguardian.com
  
  Long period of high interest rates expected, meaning higher costs for homeowners whose fixed-rate deals are coming to an endLabour has warned that more than half a million homeowners face a surge in mortgage costs before the local elections in England in May, as ministers battle to contain the damage from what is expected to be a long period of high interest rates.With the Bank of England widely expected to hold its key base rate at 5.25% on Thursday, the party released analysis that showed 630,
  
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• The Time Traveller’s Wife review – eternal romance is a bumpy ride

  02-11-2023 00:59 via theguardian.com
  
  Apollo theatre, London
  Joss Stone and Dave Stewart’s strangely forgettable score does little to lift this musical but there are some wonderful set piecesFor the millions of readers held rapt by Audrey Niffenegger’s 2003 novel, about a woman who falls in love with a time traveller, this might feel like a trip back in time. But alongside the safety of adapting a bestseller on stage, there is a degree of chutzpah in theatrically realising a romance with a dizzying temporal complexity an
  
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• Gaza needs a humanitarian pause. Then we need a vision of where we go from here

  02-11-2023 00:56 via theguardian.com
  
  One thing is clear: there cannot be a return to the status quo that existed in Gaza before the war Continue reading...
  
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• Klopp wowed by Quansah's performance as Liverpool beat Bournemouth - Evening Standard

  02-11-2023 00:51 via news.google.com
  
  Klopp wowed by Quansah's performance as Liverpool beat Bournemouth  Evening StandardBournemouth 1-2 Liverpool | Jurgen Klopp Press Conference (League Cup)  This Is AnfieldBournemouth 1-2 Liverpool: Darwin Nunez continues fine form to send Reds into last eight  BBCCaoimhin Kelleher stat shows why he's Liverpool's perfect cup keeper  Anfield WatchMatchday special: Get 15% off Liverpool's 2023-24 Nike away kit  Liverpool FCView Full coverage on Goog
  
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• Storm Ciaran: 'Major incident' declared and 110mph wind warning as wild weather sweeps towards UK - Sky News

  02-11-2023 00:48 via news.google.com
  Storm Ciaran: 'Major incident' declared and 110mph wind warning as wild weather sweeps towards UK  Sky NewsIt's here! Storm Ciaran arrives at UK shores with a vengeance BATTERING Cornwall with up to 80mph winds  Daily MailStorm Ciarán  Met OfficeStorm Ciaran - waste collections going ahead as normal  Eastleigh Borough CouncilStorm Ciaran UK weather tracker and map shows where Brits will be hit with strong winds and rain TODAY - check  Dail
  
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• ‘More to this place than barbed wire’: South Korea reimagines its DMZ as a path towards peace

  02-11-2023 00:42 via theguardian.com
  
  At times an easy Sunday walk, at others a tense hike amid military practice targets, this peace trail gives firsthand experience of a place still divided by warA three-hour drive east from the bustling streets of Seoul, a checkpoint marks the beginning of a journey to one of the most heavily militarised borders in the world. The military police scrutinise personal identification against a pre-approved list before granting passage.It is here, in Goseong county, in a restricted section alongside t
  
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