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23 November 2017 From the section Latin America & Caribbean The Argentine navy says an event consistent with an explosion was recorded near where Argentine submarine disappeared last week with 44 crew on board. A navy spokesman said an "abnormal, singular, short, violent, non-nuclear event" had been detected in the south Atlantic. View the full article

Theresa May to warn of 'hostile' Russia threat to EU security 23 November 2017 From the section UK Politics Related TopicsBrexit Image copyright Reuters PM Theresa May is to warn EU leaders to be wary of "hostile states like Russia" and pledge the UK will stay committed to European security after Brexit. In Brussels for a summit, she will say it is crucial that European countri…

Budget 2017: Stagnant earnings forecast 'astonishing' 23 November 2017 From the section Business Related TopicsBudget 2017 Image copyright Getty Images The prediction that average UK earnings in 2022 could still be less than in 2008 is "astonishing", according to an independent economic think tank. Paul Johnson, director of the Institute for Fiscal Studies, added that the econo…

Budget 2017: Hammond to 'seize opportunities' from Brexit 21 November 2017 From the section UK Politics Related TopicsBudget 2017 Image copyright AFP Image caption Theresa May made Philip Hammond her chancellor in June 2016 The UK must "seize the opportunities" from Brexit while tackling deep-seated economic c…

Budget 2017: Hammond to 'seize opportunities' from Brexit 21 November 2017 From the section UK Politics Related TopicsBudget 2017 Image copyright AFP Image caption Theresa May made Philip Hammond her chancellor in June 2016 The UK must "seize the opportunities" from Brexit while tackling deep-seated economic c…

Victims 'told not to report' Jehovah's Witness child abuse 20 November 2017 From the section England Media playback is unsupported on your device Media captionJehovah's Witnesses sexual abuse 'covered up'Children who were sexually abused by Jehovah's Witnesses were allegedly told by the church not to report the crimes. Victims from across the UK told the BBC they were routinely abused and that the religious organisation's o…

21 November 2017 From the section Entertainment & Arts Image copyright Getty Images Rodney Bewes has died aged 79, his agent has confirmed. The actor had a career spanning six decades and is best known for playing Bob Ferris in sitcom The Likely Lads. His agent issued a statement saying: "It is with great sadness that we confirm that our dear client, the much-loved actor Rodney Bewes, passed away this morning." The statement paid tribute to the…

21 November 2017 From the section Entertainment & Arts Image copyright Getty Images Rodney Bewes has died aged 79, his agent has confirmed. The actor had a career spanning six decades and is best known for playing Bob Ferris in sitcom The Likely Lads. His agent issued a statement saying: "It is with great sadness that we confirm that our dear client, the much-loved actor Rodney Bewes, passed away this morning." The statement paid tribute to the…

21 November 2017 From the section Entertainment & Arts Image copyright Getty Images Rodney Bewes has died aged 79, his agent has confirmed. The actor had a career spanning six decades and is best known for playing Bob Ferris in sitcom The Likely Lads. His agent issued a statement saying: "It is with great sadness that we confirm that our dear client, the much-loved actor Rodney Bewes, passed away this morning." The statement paid tribute to the…

Gaia Pope death: Arrested family want police apology 21 November 2017 From the section Dorset Related TopicsGaia Pope case Image copyright PA Image caption Gaia Pope's body was found 11 days after she went missing A 19-year-old wrongly suspected of Gaia Pope's murder has been "on the verge of a mental breakdo…

Brexit: Broad agreement to pay more as UK leaves, the BBC understands 20 November 2017 From the section UK Politics Related TopicsBrexit Image copyright EPA There is broad agreement among ministers that the government should increase its financial offer to the EU as the UK leaves, the BBC understands. But this is only in return for the EU moving on in December to talks about a …

Brexit: Broad agreement to pay more as UK leaves, the BBC understands 20 November 2017 From the section UK Politics Related TopicsBrexit Image copyright EPA There is broad agreement among ministers that the government should increase its financial offer to the EU as the UK leaves, the BBC understands. But this is only in return for the EU moving on in December to talks about a …

Gaia Pope struggled with health before her death, father says 20 November 2017 From the section Dorset Related TopicsGaia Pope disappearance Image copyright PA Image caption Gaia Pope's body was found 11 days after she went missing Teenager Gaia Pope had "struggled" with health issues before her death, her fa…

Gaia Pope struggled with health before her death, father says 20 November 2017 From the section Dorset Related TopicsGaia Pope disappearance Image copyright PA Image caption Gaia Pope's body was found 11 days after she went missing Teenager Gaia Pope had "struggled" with health issues before her death, her fa…

Shoppers should be wary of Black Friday deals which are often not as good as they seem, says consumer group Which? More than half of last year's Black Friday deals were cheaper or the same price at other times of year, according to the consumer group. It advised shoppers to check regular prices and to shop at retailers which pledge part-refunds if prices drop. Which?'s advice is based on a study of prices for 35 popular tech and personal care products from last Black Friday. Around £2.6bn is expected to be spent this Black Friday which marks the day after Thanksgiving, when shops try to tempt people with big discounts. "It's easy to get swept alon…