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Philip Hammond: I'll have different approach to Osborne 3 October 2016 From the section UK Politics Image copyright AFP/Getty Chancellor Philip Hammond is to say he will manage the public finances in a different way to his predecessor, George Osborne. Speaking at the Conservative Party conference, Mr Hammond will promise "a new plan for the new circumstances Britain faces" after the Brexit vote. He will say his "pragmatic" approach allows greater scope for investment to boost the economy. This wil…

Colombian voters reject Farc peace deal 2 October 2016 From the section Latin America & Caribbean Colombians reject a landmark peace deal with Farc rebels in a shock referendum result, with 50.24% voting against This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly. Please refresh the page for the fullest version. If you want to receive Breaking News alerts via email, or on a smartphone or tablet via the BBC News App then details on how to do so are available on this help page. You can also follow @BBCBreakin…

Oromia: Deadly stampede at Ethiopia festival 2 October 2016 From the section Africa Image copyright Reuters Image caption Protests have been frequent in Ethiopia in recent months (File photo) Many people are reported to have been killed in a stampede in Ethiopia's Oromia region after police fired tear gas and shots to disperse a protest. Thousands had gathered for a religious festival in Bishoftu, 40km (25 miles) from the capital …

Hungary holds referendum on EU migrant plan 2 October 2016 From the section Europe Related Topics Europe migrant crisis Image copyright Reuters Image caption An overwhelming rejection would give Mr Orban power to fight for a change in migration policy, analysts say Hungary is set to vote in a referendum on whether to accept mandatory EU quotas for relocating migrants…

One man dead after Rangers fans' coach crash 1 October 2016 From the section Glasgow & West Scotland One man has died after a coach carrying Rangers supporters overturned in East Ayrshire. Police Scotland said 18 people were taken to hospital, and three were seriously hurt. The crash happened at about 13:15 on Saturday on the A76 by the Crossroads roundabout near Kilmarnock. One passenger said the bus, which was carrying 36 passengers, had "swerved" before landing on its side on a grass verge. Police Scotland later confirmed that a 39-…

Boxer Towell dies after Glasgow bout 1 October 2016 From the section Scotland Scottish boxer Mike Towell has died in hospital after being seriously injured in a bout on Thursday, management says This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly. Please refresh the page for the fullest version. If you want to receive Breaking News alerts via email, or on a smartphone or tablet via the BBC News App then details on how to do so are available on this help page. You can also follow @BBCBreaking on Twitter to get t…

Momentum vice-chair 'suspended by Labour' amid anti-Semitism row 30 September 2016 From the section UK Politics Image caption Jackie Walker has faced pressure to quit The vice-chairwoman of pro-Corbyn group Momentum has been suspended by the Labour Party over controversial comments she made at a party training event, it has been reported. Jackie Walker has faced criticism over comments made at the anti-Semitism event and on social media, and had been under pressure to quit. …

Obama: Congress made mistake with veto of Saudi 9/11 lawsuits bill 29 September 2016 From the section US & Canada Image copyright Reuters President Obama has said Congress made a "mistake" by overriding his veto and pushing through a bill that allows legal action against Saudi Arabia over the 9/11 attacks. He said the bill would set a "dangerous precedent" for individuals around the world to sue the US government. Wednesday's vote was the first time Mr Obama's veto power was overruled. CIA Dir…

Abuse victims 'saddened' as Ben Emmerson QC quits inquiry 30 September 2016 From the section UK Image copyright AP Image caption Mr Emmerson said it was "clear to me that I am not the person to take this review forward" Victims say they are "saddened, but not surprised" by the resignation of the most senior lawyer working for the independent inquiry into historical child sexual abuse. The Shirley Oaks Survivors Association describ…

US election 2016: Trump accused of Cuba embargo breach 29 September 2016 From the section US Election 2016 Image copyright Getty Images Hillary Clinton says presidential rival Donald Trump appears to have violated US laws, after a report said he broke a trade embargo with Cuba. Newsweek reports that Mr Trump's company secretly conducted business in Cuba, violating the US trade embargo against the country. The company allegedly spent at least $68,000 (£52,300) in Cuba in 1998. Mr Trump's spokesman …

Lawyer for child abuse inquiry resigns 29 September 2016 From the section UK Ben Emmerson, most senior lawyer working for the historical child sexual abuse inquiry in England and Wales, resigns This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly. Please refresh the page for the fullest version. If you want to receive Breaking News alerts via email, or on a smartphone or tablet via the BBC News App then details on how to do so are available on this help page. You can also follow @BBCBreaking on Twitter to get the latest alerts. View the full article

Train hits New Jersey Hoboken station - casualties feared 29 September 2016 From the section US & Canada Image copyright @big_Poppa_Chop Image caption Image from social media of the train station A commuter train has crashed into a rail station in the city of Hoboken, in the US state of New Jersey. Eyewitnesses at the scene have reported casualties but the extent of injuries is unclear. Emergency crews have arrived. Photos on…

Congress rejects Obama veto of Saudi 9/11 lawsuits bill 28 September 2016 From the section US & Canada Image copyright Getty Images Congress has voted to override President Barack Obama's veto of a bill that would allow families of 9/11 victims to sue Saudi Arabian officials. In the first veto override of his presidency, the Senate voted 97-1 and the House of Representatives 338-74, meaning the bill become law. The White House described the move as "embarrassing". The president argues the bill could expose US companies, troops and officials to potential lawsuits abroad. CIA Director John Brennan …

Former England boss Sam Allardyce has not ruled out a return to football. Allardyce left his role in disgrace after 67 days following a newspaper investigation in which he offered advice to undercover reporters on how to "get around" player transfer rules. But when asked if it was his last job in management, the 61-year-old said: "Who knows? We'll wait and see." Allardyce acknowledged it was a "silly thing to do" but was critical of the way his wrongdoing was uncovered. The former Bolton, West Ham and Sunderland boss said: "Unfortunately it was an error of judgement on my behalf. "I've paid the consequences. Entrapment has won on this occasion and I have to accept th…