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Germany's far-right AfD set for big win in eastern state, just short of majority
Germany's AfD has hailed a "historic result" and is projected to win 44% of the vote, far ahead of the conservatives on 17%.
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At least five dead after Amazon cargo plane speeds off runway at Miami airport
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Zelensky says he expects war to continue into winter after talks with US envoys
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Minister to meet Jaguar Land Rover boss as thousands of job cuts expected
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Jamaica to bring slavery reparations petition to King Charles
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BBC News presenter Maryam Moshiri reveals she has blood cancer
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Odegaard sinks Chelsea in London derby thriller
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Dozens feared trapped in collapsed building in Delhi
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140 migrants in single dinghy rescued in English Channel
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Sport headlines

No new striker, no worries - Havertz and Odegaard torment Chelsea
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Arsenal
Two right-backs in midfield - are Chelsea short despite £349m spent?
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Champions Arsenal come from behind to beat Chelsea. Video, 00:09:19
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Antonelli 'walks over water' for win that will go down in F1 folklore
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Dunkley century helps England sweep Ireland 3-0
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EastEnders Ash Panesar to make surprise Walford return
After three years in Canada, her return is set to create some new challenges for the Panesars.
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The next James Bond: The (00)7 questions fans want answered
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Culture
Natalie Imbruglia on her worst audition: 'I remember feeling icky'
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Boy band star swaps stage for racecourse
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England
Man About the House star Richard O'Sullivan dies aged 82
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Huge wallpaper artwork on display in Aberdeen's art deco swimming pool
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The actor who rewrote a key scene in one of Spielberg's greatest films. Audio, 10 minutes
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An enchanting night of music from the Disney Prom. Video
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Queen: Bill Bailey tells the story of rock's most flamboyant and iconic band. Audio
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Felix Klieser brings his extraordinary talent to Mozart's Third Horn Concerto. Video
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1989: The year Scottish bands took the world by storm. Audio
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All the Proms tunes you didn't know you knew. Audio
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Quizzes and games

See if you know what these foods are called in the USA
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Are these countries coastal or landlocked?
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Weekly quiz: What has been named TikTok's song of the summer in the UK?
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BBC celebrity cameos: How good are your talent-spotting skills?
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You have 60 seconds... try to complete the word search in time
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Meal ideas, cooking tips and more, updated daily to keep you inspired

Make use of the best September produce with these seasonal recipes
British apples and pears loom large, but there's also aubergine, squash, sweetcorn and figs to enjoy.
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Budget-friendly recipes for busy students
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How to save money by using your freezer effectively
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Back to school: 15 easy and nutritious lunchbox ideas
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Forget Starbucks coffee - Gen Z like their drinks ice cold
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Money

'We're nervous of parking apps,' say older drivers
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England
How to get a refund when using your credit card. Video, 00:01:41
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Business
'I turned my £500 business into £2million'
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Ikea cuts prices as customers struggle with rising cost of living
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Kids eat free and loyalty points - six ways to eat out but not break the bank
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Health and wellbeing

How one of the 'most powerful hacks' to control stress actually works
Experts explain the breathing technique used by US Navy Seals and lifestyle influencers.
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Health
I refuse to miss daily exercises, says 103-year-old
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England
A trip to India left me with 38 parasites in my brain
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Wales
Half of UK adults have a disease causing bad breath - here's how to combat it
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How can men build better friendships? Audio, 31 minutes
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Uplifting stories

Great-grandmother amazed by 'abnormal' sunflower
Gwen Foster has managed to grow a 10ft sunflower in a pot in her back garden.
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Derbyshire
12 puppies from same litter reunited for noisy first birthday party
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Historic moat and new classrooms planned for the Tower of London
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Man tracks down siblings who sent him Christmas present as he fled war 33 years ago
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The 'exceptional' 100-million-year-old Roman fossil find. Audio, 00:03:41
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Calls for crackdown on videos celebrating dangerous driving. Video, 3 minutes
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Why are European countries moving their gold out of North America?
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London
Why a former United player is 'loving life away from full-time football'
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Families move out of 'nightmare' new-build homes plagued by defects, damp and mould
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Are you a 'tombstone tourist'? Audio, 00:06:34
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Science and nature

Conquest Man's face recreated 1,000 years after he died
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Lincolnshire
One of world's rarest parrots hits 75-year population high
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Ancient supervolcano discovered below English coast
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England
10 of Britain's finest beauty spots to lift your spirits
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'It could be game-changing': Have we finally detected dark matter? Audio, 00:05:09
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An ex-lover opens a salon across the road, leading to a bitter rivalry
Amanda Holden and Sarah Parish star in this comedy-drama set in Manchester.
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From childhood poverty to building a chilli oil empire
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The gritty crime thriller that won five Academy Awards
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Why is this production often named the worst movie ever made?
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Baby girl dies while camping with family in woods
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Stoke & Staffordshire
Swinney suggests Scots will not travel further for health care under reforms
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Scotland Politics
More funding needed to boost construction jobs for young people, housing boss says
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Three attempted murder arrests after two separate stabbings
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