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Two major reforms can improve the VA

(Official Washington Examiner editorial, Nov. 11)  Year after year, presidential administration after administration, people across the political spectrum agree that U.S. military veterans deserve better treatment. Alas, despite genuinely good […]

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'The cash came up to my torso' - tales of a match-fixer

Moses Swaibu was one of the brightest prospects in Crystal Palace's youth ranks, but he ended up in a shady world of cash, danger and fixing rather than football's limelight.




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Watch on BBC as England face Jamaica in Horizon Series

England and Jamaica get the new Horizon Series under way with two matches in Manchester on 16 and 17 November, both live on the BBC.




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Pickens' amazing catch features in NFL best plays

Watch the best plays from week ten in the NFL, featuring an amazing catch by Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens.




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'PGA Tour card battle provides intriguing Race to Dubai sub-plot'

England's Laurie Canter tells BBC Sport's Iain Carter he feels "lucky" to be in the mix to win one of 10 lucrative PGA Tour cards at the DP World Tour's season finale in Dubai.




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Can health secretary name NHS trusts performing well?

Victoria Atkins is challenged to name some health trusts meeting their targets to cut waiting lists.




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Warning tax rises could force care homes to close

Social care providers say the sector is in "unprecedented danger" without more funding.




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Breast cancer patients denied life-extending drug in cost row

Jeannie Ambrose, one of about 1,000 affected patients, says the drug should be made available on the NHS




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'I can't afford a child on £53,000 salary' - why fertility rate is falling

From 'fruitless' dating to financial pressures, people share their views on falling fertility rates.




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What are the symptoms of prostate cancer?

One in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime.




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NHS to review prostate cancer testing after Chris Hoy call for change

The Olympic cycling champion, who has terminal cancer, wants more younger men to get checked.




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Chief medical officer had nightmares after spy poisoning

Dame Sally Davies told the Dawn Sturgess Inquiry she had worried about the disposal of the nerve agent.




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Joyful welcome by stranded astronauts for SpaceX capsule crew

A capsule sent to bring back two astronauts stranded on the International Space Station has docked.




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Baby boom prompts call to boost wild beaver population

A leading conservation group wants the government to give the go-ahead to bringing back beavers in the wild.




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Striking images reveal depths of Titanic's slow decay

A new expedition finds that a large part of the railing at the ship's front has fallen away.




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The great gene editing debate: can it be safe and ethical?

A UK law allowing gene-edited food has been paused and some British scientists fear being overtaken.




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How unusual has this hurricane season been?

Hurricanes Helene and Milton have bookended a particularly stormy period. What's behind it?




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Nature presenter Chris Packham settles case over axing of green policy

The TV presenter says the previous Tory administration was "reckless" to scale back climate policy.




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Alarm call as world's trees slide towards extinction

Scientists have revealed that more than a third of tree species are facing extinction.




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‘I say bye to my kids, in case we don’t wake up’ – two Gazans film a year under attack by Israel

Over the past year, Aya and Khalid have been filming their lives for a BBC documentary.




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World Test Championship - who can reach the final?

England are no longer in contention but which sides can still qualify for the World Test Championship - and what do they need to make it?




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Uncapped Bouchier and Kemp in England Test squad

Maia Bouchier and Freya Kemp could make their Test debuts after being included in the squad for England's tour of South Africa.




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Uncapped McSweeney to open in Australia's first Test v India

Uncapped batter Nathan McSweeney will open for Australia in the first of five Tests against India.




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South Africa rest Kapp for T20 series with England

World Cup finalists South Africa rest all-rounder Marizanne Kapp for their upcoming T20 series with England.




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Perth Scorchers beat Sydney Thunder by 74 runs - WBBL scorecard

Latest scorecard from the Women's Big Bash League match between Sydney Thunder and Perth Scorchers at Sydney's Drummoyne Oval.




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Bethell capable of making Test impact - Rashid

Jacob Bethell has shown enough on England's tour of the West Indies to suggest he is ready to make his Test debut, says Adil Rashid.




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Is F1's cost cap leading to better racing?

Trying to find the balance between pure engineering and entertainment has been a very difficult balancing act over the years in Formula 1, but many in the sport think we seeing the signs of change as the cost cap takes effect on track.




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We need to think big and be strong - Domenicali

President and CEO of Formula 1 Stefano Domenicali speaks to BBC Sport's Matt Warwick about his vision for the next decade.




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How F1 'gladiators' became 'a thing of the past' - and what's next?

Drivers seen as gladiators are a thing of the past, according to motorsport's safety figurehead.




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Norris calls Verstappen 'dangerous' as Sainz wins in Mexico

Lando Norris cuts Max Verstappen’s lead to 47 points and labels his rival “dangerous” as the championship battle reaches boiling point at the Mexico City Grand Prix.




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Honda and Alpine breach F1 engine cost-cap rules

Honda and Alpine are fined by governing body the FIA after being found guilty of breaching Formula 1's cost-cap rules for engine manufacturers in 2023.




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Scandals, crashes & rivalries - eight dramatic F1 title battles

The 2024 title fight is getting heated between Max Verstappen and Lando Norris - here are eight other memorable championship battles.




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What does Norris need to do to catch and beat Verstappen?

BBC Sport analyses the Formula 1 title battle including the factors that may help Lando Norris overhaul Max Verstappen.




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Fallows leaves Aston Martin technical director role

Aston Martin technical director Dan Fallows leaves his role with the Formula 1 team.




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Why Kamala Harris lost: A flawed candidate or doomed campaign?

The vice-president failed to make the case that she would be different from her boss, President Joe Biden.




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Watch: What does a Trump win mean for these Americans?

Voters across the US have their say on the re-election of Donald Trump.




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Watch: Fast-moving California wildfire burns out of control

Thousands of people have been evacuated from their homes in Ventura County, near Los Angeles.




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Republicans close in on House. Here are races still to watch

Counting is still going on, nearly a week after election day, with Republicans a handful of seats short.




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Prince William plays rugby with children in Cape Town

The Prince of Wales is on a trip in South Africa promoting his Earthshot environmental prize.




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No plans to expand African Women's Champions League

Financial limitations mean there are no immediate plans to change the format of the eight-team Women's Champions League in Africa.




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Samson's century gives India easy win over South Africa

Sanju Samson blasts a 47-ball century as India clinch an emphatic win over South Africa in the first T20 international in Durban.




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Lee smashes WBBL record 150 in Hurricanes win

Lizelle Lee sets a new record for the highest individual score in the Women's Big Bash League with 150 not out for Hobart Hurricanes.




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Trade, aid, security: What does Trump's win mean for Africa?

During his first stint critics accused him of dismissing Africa, so what will happen under Trump 2.0?




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South Africa's radical opposition rocked by high-profile defections

What is behind the exodus of Economic Freedom Fighters members to ex-President Jacob Zuma's party?




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The people making the case for tourists to visit Africa

Nations across the continent are eager to promote themselves as destinations for the curious visitor.




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Unconventional Trump brings openings and perils for Africa

Analyst Alex de Waal looks at how the US president-elect could deal with conflicts on the continent.