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Author: bbc.co.ukPublished on: November 8, 2026Country: United Kingdom

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The BBC News homepage leads with the Remembrance service at the Cenotaph in London, led by the King. Around 10,000 armed forces veterans, including 12 from the Second World War, paid tribute as wreaths were laid. Other featured stories include the killing of six people in Krakow, calls for the media industry to address abuse after the Russell Brand case, and possible restrictions on under-16s using Vinted and eBay.

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