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

Society & LifestyleEnvironment & ClimateWorld / International

The BBC News homepage features reports on Storm Boelo, which is bringing 85 mph gusts and travel disruption, including cancelled trains, roads closed by fallen trees and suspended ferry services. Other headlines cover Meghan ending contact with her father in a letter citing abuse claims, Andy Burnham’s openness to discussing EU free movement, and SpaceX restricting Ukraine’s Starlink connection before restoring the service. The page also reports that almost 1,000 people were arrested after another day of mass protests in France.

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