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Author: bbc.co.ukPublished on: October 24, 2026Country: United Kingdom

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The BBC News homepage lists several stories from the UK and abroad. Storm Boelo has prompted yellow rain warnings across much of England and Wales, and a wind warning for northern parts of those countries and Scotland. Other headlines include £7m for a Northern Olympics plan, a political test for Andy Burnham, a mother’s death after attempting a sea rescue in the Bahamas, and an arrest following a fire at Hitler’s Eagle’s Nest retreat.

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