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Emery close to agreeing new Aston Villa contract
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery is close to agreeing a contract extension at the club.
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First polls close in pivotal US midterm elections
With control of the US Congress on the line, results from Tuesday's races will have marked implications for the country.
Politics
What time do polls open and close in the US midterm elections 2026?
The first polls are set to open in Vermont at 5am (10:00 GMT).
Business
Microsoft stock jumps 4% as cloud growth drives earnings and revenue beat
Microsoft reported better-than-expected results driven by 48% growth in Azure revenue.
World
Israel to close all West Bank land crossings on election day
After a deadly attack which killed two Israeli soldiers on Friday, the Israeli military has said all land border points between Israel and the occupied West Bank will be closed during Tuesday's election.
Entertainment
Jay-Z Brings His ‘Jay-Z 30’ Concert Series to a Close in Los Angeles With Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg and Too Short
How does one measure their own legacy: In a series of shows, in the decades since a debut album, in an exhaustive eight-part docuseries breaking down the intricacies of rhymes laid down years ago? That seemed to be the existential question looming over “Jay-Z 30,” a yearlong celebration that began with a spectacular one-off headlining […]
Politics
Israel to close all West Bank land crossings on election day
Israel announced it would be closing all land crossings with the West Bank on the day of next week's parliamentary elections. The measure comes as Israel conducts a large-scale operation in the occupied Palestinian territory and 2,000 residents of Hebron have been displaced from their homes after Palestinian gunmen killed two soldiers in the area.
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Israel to close occupied West Bank crossings as it locks down Hebron
Israel says it will close all land crossings with the West Bank when it holds a general election on Tuesday.
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Israel to close West Bank crossings on election day as crackdown escalates
The Israeli Defense Forces announces restrictions on the movement of Palestinian workers in the run-up to Tuesday's election.
Health
'Difficult decision' to close Samaritans branch after more than 50 years
"Sadly, and due to circumstances beyond anyone's control, the difficult decision was reached to close the branch," they charity says.
Politics
India news: India-US trade deal 'pretty close,' says Trump
US President Donald Trump hinted that the US-India trade deal could look different from the previous ones.
Entertainment
BBC Three Among Linear Services Set to Close as Broadcaster Looks for Savings
The BBC has confirmed it will shut down a host of linear broadcast services next year. Among those impacted are BBC Three, BBC Scotland and BBC Radio 4 Extra. The decision was made as the beleaguered corporation seeks to make cuts across the board in a bit to save £500 million by 2028. “We need […]
World
Iran denies collapse is close as US claims IRGC running out of money
Iranian authorities defiant despite financial strain, saying they want to lift US blockade and pressure on their terms.
Sports
'It's so close' - Finucane has to settle for keirin bronze
Great Britain's Emma Finucane is beaten on the line and has to settle for bronze in the women's keirin on the final day the UCI World Track Championships in China.
Politics
Indian authorities detain 'cockroach' movement founder Dipke ahead of new protest
Indian authorities on Friday detained Abhijeet Dipke, the founder of the satirical youth movement "Cockroach Janta Party", ahead of a new protest in New Delhi, live images from the group showed. Police earlier closed a central New Delhi park in an attempt to stifle near-daily demonstrations calling for the election authority chief's resignation over the removal of more than 130 million people from voter lists.
Business
HMV to close Oxford Street store after three years
HMV says it is looking for a new site in London's West End, but its current site is "unviable".
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I work hard to stay close to my friends. A researcher says it’s good for my well-being—and these 3 habits can help
Keeping in touch with friends can be hard, but often worth the effort, research shows. A friendship expert recommends these three practices for connection.
World
Israel’s deadline to close UK consulate in East Jerusalem nears
Former British consul Vincent Fean says Israel is acting unlawfully by demanding the UK close its consulate.
Sports
Rice close to agreeing new Arsenal deal
Declan Rice is close to agreeing a new long-term Arsenal contract, sources have told BBC Sport.
Travel
Q&A: Why Travel Brands Need to Close the Disruption Accountability Gap
As trips become more fragmented across providers, travelers still expect someone to step up when plans unravel. For travel brands, how they respond to disruption may be becoming as important to loyalty as the rewards they offer when everything goes right.