GLOBAL BUZZ

The BBC's Clive Myrie travelled to North Caroline where voters voiced their frustrations ahead of midterm elections. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oXZnDLR

The Diwali Basket Brigade volunteers want to help vulnerable households with rising food prices. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IZXjtyC

Police in Frankfurt say "violent riots" took place in the city centre, with unrest also reported in Berlin, Hamburg and Cologne. from BBC News https://ift.tt/45RWPNa

Yasmin Rufo asks New Yorkers who picks up the bill on a first date, and how much they usually spend. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gzSsTt3

The BBC's Esyllt Carr explains how the chancellor's spending plans impact young people. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xLrvTcd

Poland is now achieving formidable economic growth rates and fast rising living standards from BBC News https://ift.tt/jp8x7e3

The shelter has seen a "huge increase" in the number of cats it has taken in, compared to last year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MD0p4wB

People earning from £380 a month to £150,000 a year tell the BBC what they want to see in this year's Budget. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dA5tqgb

Marcus Perkins, who owns a hair and beauty salon in Brierley Hill, says he is scared for the future. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rCxQXYu

Chancellor John Healey may need to raise money to boost his fiscal headroom - BBC Verify examines what options could be on the table. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Wio0HdX

The Your First Home scheme will offer government-backed loans for those buying new-builds in England. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9GWArMJ

The assurance from the National Energy System Operator comes amid concern from its engineers about their ability to ensure adequate supply. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zVTfknC

Make draught excluders from socks, leave your oven door open after cooking and opt for lots of thin layers of clothing to stay warm. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ATX04qC

The beauty giant's CEO says the use of GLP-1s is "a very important phenomenon for us". from BBC News https://ift.tt/PE8UBzc

Grandma Droniak, Nonna Gracie, Viv Truran and Barbara Costello have all found fame on social media in their later years. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cBlOrZj

With graduate jobs hard to come by, more young adults are reported to be considering emigrating. from BBC News https://ift.tt/K3UwILN

Kashim Chowdhury was contracted for 183 hours a week, more than the number of hours in seven days. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hNnm51Z

The changes come after concerns that penalties issued by private providers are too harsh and leave motorists unfairly punished. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nFQKVPt

Trading standards officers say AI is "super-charging" existing scams through clones and fake websites. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4O93tIu

More property asking prices are being cut than at any time in 15 years, data shared with the BBC shows. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RGT41B8