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Donald Trump speaks in Florida - 'We made history tonight'
The Republican candidate has taken to the stage to talk to supporters, calling his campaign "the greatest political movement of all time".

Commodities under pressure on likely Trump win in US presidential race

US election live: Donald Trump closes in on victory
A Donald Trump victory is looking a lot more certain with several key states going his way, and he's preparing to address supporters - though it's not clear when.

US election results a win for pollsters says Auckland politics expert
A senior lecturer in politics at the University of Auckland said the race has been tight, exactly as polls predicted.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Watch live: Donald Trump speaks in Florida - 'We made history tonight'
After building a big lead in the Electoral College over his rival, the Republican candidate has taken to the stage to talk to supporters.

Chloe Zara Hair re-branded after legal notice from retail giant
Two years after a threat from a major retail giant, Chloe Zara Munro has re-branded her hair care line.

Dozens of tuatara to be released at Brook Waimarama Sanctuary in Nelson
It is the first mainland translocation of the reptiles in the top of the South Island.

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.

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.

'Dartford Crossing trips ended with bailiffs at my door'
Dart Charge bailiffs have collected nearly �112m 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.

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