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BBC News' homepage lists several stories published on 27 October 2026. Leading headlines include Israel's election, a planned cut in tariffs on some staple goods, and former FBI director James Comey's third set of federal charges. Other topics include sport, music, severe weather, the war in Ukraine and technology.

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