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Author: bbc.co.ukPublished on: October 25, 2026Country: United Kingdom

World / InternationalEnvironment & Climate

The BBC News homepage lists current stories from the UK and around the world. Storm Boelo is bringing gusts of up to 85 mph, with train cancellations, roads closed by fallen trees and ferry services suspended. Other headlines include Meghan ending contact with her father in a letter citing abuse claims, Elon Musk saying SpaceX restricted and then restored Ukraine's Starlink connection, and almost 1,000 arrests following protests in France.

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