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Donald Trump set to address supporters in Florida
After building a big lead in the Electoral College over his rival, the Republican candidate is preparing to talk to supporters.

US jails Fat Leonard in Navy's biggest bribery scandal
The businessman had previously pleaded guilty to bribing senior officials with cash and sex parties.

How cigarettes and chocolates helped to tackle a TB epidemic
In 1957, Glasgow had the highest death rate from TB in Europe so health officials offered free prize draws for those who got X-rayed.

How the UK's 'big brother' role in Africa is changing
David Lammy is on his first visit to the continent since he became foreign secretary.

'Dartford Crossing trips ended with bailiffs at my door'
Dart Charge bailiffs have collected nearly Ł112m since 2019, it emerges.

Ukraine says it fought N Korean troops for first time
Ukrainian Defence Minister Rustem Umerov said a "small group" of North Korean soldiers were attacked.

In pictures: Tears and jubilation on US election day 2024
It has been a night of contrasting emotions as vote-counting continues across key swing states.

Stocks rise as investors await US presidential result
Investors are also focused on a US central bank rate decision and a key announcement on the Chinese economy.

Republicans edge closer to Senate majority in early results
Republican Bernie Moreno takes Ohio seat from veteran Sherrod Brown in blow to razor thin Democratic majority.

Anxiety v excitement at Harris and Trump HQs
The BBC's Sarah Smith and Gary O'Donoghue reflect on the contrasting moods at the Harris event in Washington, DC, and the Trump event in Florida.

Harris pins hopes on 'blue wall' states as Democrats fret
As Trump pulls ahead, exit poll data suggests Kamala Harris may have under-performed with female voters.

Bitcoin is about to hit an all-time high! Now what?
As Bitcoin nears an all-time high, investors like Sarah are eager to understand the market cycle and develop sound strategies for their investments.

Guardiola comes out fighting as Man City hit 'dark place'
Pep Guardiola insists he will come out fighting after Bernardo Silva says Manchester City are in a "dark place” following three successive defeats.

Crowds line streets for Lewes bonfire celebrations
The bonfire societies spend months producing effigies which are paraded through the streets.

'Hope and fear' and 'bigly trouble'
The US presidential election dominates Wednesday's front pages as the world waits to hear who won.

Warning millions will struggle to pay water bill rises
A proposed average rise of 21% a year will cause 'intolerable strain', a consumer group warns.

Bill to ban police cell mental health detentions
The move is part of an overhaul of decades-old mental health legislation in England and Wales.

Trump's claim of 'massive cheating' in Philadelphia rejected by officials
BBC Verify investigates claims spreading online questioning the integrity of the US election.

Florida voters narrowly reject abortion rights measure
In Florida, a proposal to restore abortion rights is likely to fall short of the 60% support needed in order to pass.

Anthony Zurcher: This race is tilting towards Trump
The electoral map is beginning to look more like 2016, when Trump won, than 2020, when he lost.