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19/10/2020
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20/10/2020
UK to hand over Chagos Islands sovereignty
The UK agrees to hand sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius.
Israel expands strikes on Iran-backed militias
Israel continues to bomb Hezbollah's leadership as Iran vows to carry on the fight.
October 7th attack: Israel remembers
On the anniversary of Hamas' attack from Gaza, Israel remembers.
Tory bid to exempt SEND pupils from VAT rise
The Tories call on Labour to exempt special needs pupils from VAT on private school fees.
Will the chancellor change her fiscal rules?
The Conservatives accuse the government of trying to fiddle debt figures.
Assessing the damage from Hurricane Milton
Millions without power as wind and rain continues to batter Florida.
Israel fires on UN peacekeepers in Lebanon again
International condemnation grows as Israel fires on UN peacekeepers in Lebanon again.
Government tells business to back Britain
The prime minister welcomes global firms to an investment summit.
UK urged to sanction two Israeli ministers
Lord Cameron says the government should consider sanctioning two Israeli ministers.
Chancellor to seek £40bn in budget
Why Rachel Reeves looks set to make £40bn tax rises and spending cuts in her budget.
Israel is accused of starving Gazans
Israel is accused of using starvation as a weapon in Northern Gaza. Army chiefs deny it.
Will Sinwar's death lead to a Gaza ceasefire?
President Biden joins calls for a ceasefire after the killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar
How would you fix the NHS?
The government is asking patients and NHS staff for their ideas on how to fix the NHS.
Chris Kaba revealed to be gang member
Chris Kaba's gang links revealed amid debate about the trial of the officer who shot him.
Trump accuses Labour party of 'blatant' interference in US election
Labour denies funding members to campaign for Kamala Harris after Trump legal letter.
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Will Russia deploy North Korean troops in Ukraine?
Ukraine President Zelensky says he expects Moscow to use North Korea military in Ukraine.
Keir Starmer prepares the country for tax rises
The prime minister warns of unprecedented economic challenges ahead of Wednesday's budget.
UK and US criticise Israel's ban of UN agency
'A new way to kill children': former UN diplomat issues warning over Unwra ban.
The World at One Budget Special
An extended World at One to cover Rachel Reeves’ first budget as Chancellor.
Will the NHS budget boost benefit patients?
The chancellor has boosted the NHS budget by billions. Will patients notice a difference?
Spain floods: More regions on red alert
Weather warnings for more Spanish regions, after over 200 people die in flash-floods