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Science

Is BMI working? Cop31 latest, the science of great conversation – podcast

Madeleine Finlay and co-host Ian Sample discuss the three science stories you need to know about this week, including an alternative to BMI for diagnosing obesity which could ‘prevent misdiagnosis for millions’. Also on the agenda: an update from this year’s Cop climate conference in Turkey, and a study that claims to have found the key to better conversations with the help of a concept from physics Follow the Guardian’s coverage of Cop31 Want to have a better chat? Scientists say the secret is ‘pink noise’ Continue reading...

The GuardianNov 12, 2026

Sports

Workaholic with a tattooed throat – meet The Merthyr Mexican

Welsh boxer Gavin Gwynne faces Zelfa Barrett at Wembley on 14 November as he aims for an unlikely world title shot.

BBC NewsNov 12, 2026

International

"We're trying not to go crazy." Will Russians get back the money stuck in the bankrupt Serbian bank Alta?

At the end of last month, thousands of Russians living in Serbia lost access to their accounts at the local bank Alta - the Serbian regulator revoked its license. This bank remained one of the few that easily opened accounts for citizens of the Russian Federation. Some are promised a refund under the deposit insurance system, but some people kept more than the insured amount in Alta. The BBC spoke to some of them, as well as Serbian experts, to understand the chances of investors getting their money back.

BBC NewsNov 12, 2026

International

Fighting intensifies in Yemen as Houthis deny targeting Mecca

World Health Organization says more than 320,000 people have been displaced in Yemen fighting since August 1.

Al JazeeraNov 12, 2026

International

Sloviansk, the devastated city on the battle front that Russia wants Ukraine to hand over to it

The BBC gained access to a specialized drone unit protecting the city of Sloviansk, in eastern Ukraine, from constant attacks by Russia.

BBC NewsNov 12, 2026

Military

Wales' James warns of Norwegian revenge in Oslo

Winger Dan James says Wales proved a point when they beat Norway – but is wary Erling Haaland's team will now want to do the same to them.

BBC NewsNov 12, 2026

International

What do we know about birth complications that "never go away"?

The story reviews the experiences of women suffering from physical and psychological complications that persist for years, or even decades, after childbirth, from chronic pain, urinary and fecal incontinence, to serious intestinal problems, and highlights the difficulty for many women in obtaining diagnosis and treatment, in light of weak medical follow-up and lack of interest in maternal health after childbirth.

BBC NewsNov 12, 2026

International

Trilateral peace talks in Ukraine have ended, with no breakthrough

High-level talks between Ukraine, Russia and the United States aimed at ending the war in Ukraine concluded two days in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on the 11th. Although the United States said it had seen "several opportunities," there were no signs of a breakthrough toward ending the nearly five-year war that began in the wake of the Russian invasion.

BBC NewsNov 12, 2026

International

Spain's first general strike in 14 years, amid housing crisis, clashes with police in Barcelona

On the 11th, Spain held its first general strike in 14 years, called by major labor unions due to housing shortages and rising living costs. Approximately 120,000 people took part in the demonstration in the capital Madrid. In Barcelona, more than 50,000 people took part, and there were clashes between masked groups and police.

BBC NewsNov 12, 2026

International

Full cream milk is costlier by Rs 4 and toned milk by Rs 2, why do the prices increase again and again?

Milk prices have increased once again. The price of full cream milk has directly increased by Rs 4. After all, why are milk prices increasing again and again? How much impact will this have on the pockets of common people?

BBC NewsNov 12, 2026

International

Why the legendary SS United States, once the fastest ocean liner in the world, was sunk off the coast of Florida

Activists fought unsuccessfully for the historic ocean liner, which crossed the Atlantic Ocean hundreds of times, to be preserved and turned into a museum.

BBC NewsNov 12, 2026

International

Famed ship SS United States deliberately sunk off Florida coast to become a reef

Activists wanted the historic liner to be turned into a museum, but it will instead become the world's largest artificial ocean reef.

BBC NewsNov 12, 2026