'I hate that I helped' George Santos, Congressional fabulist

The congressman's constituents, friends and staffers spoke to the BBC about their disillusionment.

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The race against time to repair Edinburgh Airport's runway

Engineers have been working throughout the past month to repair cracks in the surface of Edinburgh Airport's runway.

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Endgame: Royal race row naming not publicity stunt, says author Omid Scobie

Omid Scobie denies in a BBC interview claims a version of his book deliberately identified two royals.

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Coal: UK's last opencast mine shuts after legal row

Ffos-y-Fran mine is dubbed a "neighbour from hell" as authorities fear for the future of the site.

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How the Elgin Marbles scream injustice for most Greeks

After talks between UK and Greek leaders are cancelled, our Europe correspondent gauges the response in Athens.

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The Papers: 'Royal race row' and 'pressure' for PM on migrants

A new book on rifts within the Royal Family is continuing to make headlines on Wednesday's front pages.

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Burlington, Vermont, shootings leave one troubling question: Why?

Investigators are looking for clues on whether the attack on three Palestinian students was a hate crime.

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Wonka: Timothée Chalamet says people didn't want him to 'mess up' role

The film based on one of Roald Dahl's most beloved characters has its world premiere in London.

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The Papers: Gaza truce 'hopes' and Bank chief 'talks UK down'

The ceasefire extension between Israel and Hamas feature on Tuesday's front pages, alongside news about the economy.

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Parents 'destroyed' after baby's death at Royal Sussex County Hospital

The mum and dad of a two-day-old girl who died want a national inquiry into maternity services.

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Mum's plea to stop filming violence in Scotland's schools

Vicky Donald says her daughter got so sick of seeing videos circulating of her attack she gave up her phone.

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CM Punk: WWE star makes shock return at Survivor Series

After an acrimonious split with the company in 2014, the 45-year-old returns at an event in Chicago.

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The Papers: 'Farewell El Tel' and Sunak-Braverman 'migrant deal'

Tributes to ex-England boss Terry Venables feature in Monday's newspapers after he died over the weekend.

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Yahya Sinwar: Who is the Hamas leader in Gaza?

Thousands of Israeli troops are trying to find the man who heads the organisation's political wing.

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Booker Prize 2023: Who are the shortlisted authors?

Three men called Paul are on the shortlist of six. Will one of them take the prize in tonight's ceremony?

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Week in pictures: 18-24 November 2023

A selection of striking images from around the world, taken over the past seven days.

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Israel-Gaza: Families' relief as hostages released

Hostages including young children and elderly women are freed from Gaza during a temporary ceasefire.

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France warns people off Black Friday clothes deals

The French government has launched a campaign encouraging people not to buy new clothes during festive sales.

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The Papers: PM's 'migration pressure' and King's 'secret profits'

Friday's papers focus on pressure being put on Rishi Sunak from within his party to control migration.

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Chelsea 4-1 Paris FC: 'Sam Kerr shows class despite only being 80% fit'

For a player who is supposedly not fully fit, Chelsea striker Sam Kerr still managed to be the difference-maker against Paris FC in the Women's Champions League.

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Chris Mason: Brexit means buck stops with government on immigration

After leaving the EU, the UK can't blame the bloc for rising migration figures, Chris Mason writes.

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'I'll need to put up prices': Self-employed workers on Autumn Statement

National Insurance is down and National Living Wage is up - but what do self-employed people think?

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'Remarkable' 1,400-year-old possible temple found near Sutton Hoo

The find is discovered near Sutton Hoo, where King Raedwald is thought to have been buried.

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Rohit Sharma: The Indian captain who lost cricket World Cup but won hearts

Rohit Sharma led a cricket team that was undefeated until the final but couldn't cross the last hurdle.

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The Papers: 'Tragedy on camping weekend' and business tax cuts

Wednesday's papers are dominated by the four missing teenagers who were found dead in north Wales.

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NI and business tax cuts expected in Autumn Statement

National Insurance cuts are set to be among plans Jeremy Hunt hopes will boost the economy.

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Brazilian butt-lift surgery death prompts Turkey-UK meeting

A minister responds to a coroner over the death of Melissa Kerr, who died during surgery in Turkey.

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‘I was addicted to social media - now I'm suing Big Tech’

The lawsuit says four of the largest social media firms knowingly expose children to harmful products.

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Extreme weather 'biggest threat' to UK heritage

The National Trust says climate change-linked extreme weather is now the biggest threat to its sites.

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Right-winger Milei wins Argentina presidential poll

Right-wing libertarian outsider Javier Milei wins Argentina's presidential run-off poll, according to provisional results

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Napoleon Bonaparte's hat to go on sale at Paris auction

The black bicorne felt hat was a trademark of the French emperor, and is expected to fetch up to €800,000.

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France 14-0 Gibraltar: Kylian Mbappe scores hat-trick in record win

France score seven goals in each half as they record their biggest ever win by thrashing 10-man Gibraltar 14-0 in Euro 2024 qualifying.

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Biden facing growing internal dissent over Israel's Gaza campaign

It has stirred an extraordinary level of criticism from within the president’s own administration.

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Police seize $1bn worth of fake designer goods in New York

New York prosecutors say it is the largest-ever seizure of counterfeit goods in US history.

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Sean Combs: Singer Cassie accuses rap mogul of rape and abuse

The rap mogul is labelled a "serial domestic abuser" in a lawsuit, which his attorney called "outrageous".

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Oldest pygmy hippo in North America turns 50

Hannah Shirley celebrated with presents and a cake made of a watermelon base, papaya frosting and spaghetti squash.

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Somalia floods: Bodies unearthed and bridges swept away

Graveyards, bridges and harvests are swept away in the worst floods to hit Somalia in a century.

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The Papers: 'Fed up Rishi?' and 'Is Nothing Sacred?'

The papers are leading on the PM's reaction to the Supreme Court ruling that the Rwanda asylum policy is unlawful.

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Church of England backs services for gay couples

While not formal weddings, the services will be able to include the wearing of rings, prayers and a blessing from a priest.

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Xi Jinping's surprising ties to rural Iowa

Those who met China's future leader in the US state describe a "nice, focused" man who rode a tractor.

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Cost-of-living payments: What are they, who gets them and are they fair?

Millions of low-income households are receiving the latest cost-of-living payment between by 19 November.

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Julius Malema: Why the South African politician touched a nerve in Kenya

Julius Malema had candid views on Kenya's president but also poses a challenge to the opposition.

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Film: Super Gran hopes to get Peter Rabbit and Paddington-style reboot

The 1980s children's TV series could be set for a reboot after Welsh scriptwriter wins top accolade.

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Diwali: Indians celebrate the sparkling festival of lights

The Hindu festival of Diwali is one of the most important festivals in India.

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The photos that capture Glasgow's cultural melting pot

A new exhibition celebrates the diversity of Govanhill where 88 languages are spoken.

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Quiz of the week: Who shone at the Women of the Year awards?

How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on over the past seven days?

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Robert De Niro: Actor's company must pay former assistant $1.2m

Chase Graham Robinson claims she was abused, underpaid and treated like De Niro's "office wife".

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Justin Henry: Body found in search for missing man

Police investigating Mr Henry's disappearance on 15 October have found a body in the boot of a car.

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Arkansas man receives world's first eye transplant

A team of more than 140 surgeons in New York successfully performed the procedure on Aaron James.

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Kmart: Australian store pulls 'Merry Ham-mas' Christmas bag

Kmart removed the festive-themed bag from sale after a Jewish group raised the likeness to Hamas.

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The 24-year-old embalmer preparing bodies for 'last goodbyes'

Isabel Walton, who spends her day with dead bodies, is trying to challenge funeral industry stereotypes.

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A turning point in Myanmar as army suffers big losses

This is the most serious setback suffered by the junta since it seized power in February 2021.

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Disney boss declares new era after job cuts

The entertainment giant has been under pressure as its traditional movie and film businesses decline.

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How WeWork’s founder flew too close to the sun

The story of Adam Neumann and the rise and fall of WeWork reads more like a parable than a business story.

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Harper's Bazaar: Jenna Ortega, Alessia Russo and Janelle Monae honoured at Women of the Year Awards

Celebrities including Jenna Ortega and Olivia Colman gather to celebrate female achievement.

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Imran Hussain: Shadow minister quits Labour front bench over Gaza

Labour's Imran Hussain says his view on Gaza "differs substantially" from that of leader Sir Keir Starmer.

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Nitrous oxide: Laughing gas possession becomes illegal

Now a class C drug, possession for recreational use will carry a prison sentence of up to two years.

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Parenting: Helping young dads to challenge stereotypes

They're often seen as "dangerous, feckless and disinterested", but one charity's trying to change that.

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Center Parcs Woburn Forest: Teen dies after skateboard fall

The company says it has been a "distressing time" and its thoughts are with the boy's family.

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Four surprises that could upend the 2024 US election

A year ahead of the US presidential election, and anything could happen.

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Wilko workers on life after the retailer's collapse

More than 12,000 staff were made redundant when Wilko closed - for some, finding a job has been tough.

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The Papers: Brits 'trapped in hell' and the troops hunting Hamas

The ongoing conflict in Gaza, and the repercussions back in the UK continue to dominate the news.

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The Papers: PM's Armistice demo ban call as Lineker gives backing

Debate over pro-Palestinian protests on Armistice Day is the focus for several front pages.

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Federico Klein: Ex-state department aide jailed for Capitol riot

"You can't stop this!" Federico Klein, 45, shouted, wedging open doors with a stolen police shield.

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Man Utd: Marcus Rashford birthday party 'unacceptable' to Erik ten Hag after derby defeat

Marcus Rashford's birthday celebrations after Manchester United's 3-0 derby defeat were "unacceptable" and the forward has apologised, says Erik ten Hag.

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Quiz of the week: What did Heidi Klum dress as for her Halloween party?

How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on over the past seven days?

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'Crypto King' Sam Bankman-Fried guilty of FTX fraud

The verdict concludes a stunning fall from grace for the 31-year-old former billionaire.

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Trump's sons a study in contrasts on witness stand in New York fraud case

Their outfits may have been co-ordinated but their demeanour on the stand was starkly different.

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Apple sales dip again despite iPhone boost

Apple says that sales have dropped for the fourth quarter in a row despite a boost from iPhones.

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Singer Weyes Blood: I feel like I've lived a million lives

The ethereal singer-songwriter and "pagan time travel tourist" on making music for a changing world.

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Agoa Forum: Has the US trade pact benefited Africa?

The future of what was billed as a game-changing pact between Africa and the US is in the balance.

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Disney to buy remaining 33% stake in streaming service Hulu

In a widely expected move, Disney says it will buy the remaining 33% stake from TV giant Comcast.

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The Beatles' final song Now And Then: When is it out and what will it sound like?

The Fab Four's "emotional" farewell single Now And Then is being made available on Thursday.

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