Catalonia independence 'in matter of days'
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Today's Headlines October 3
Top News Stories
Catalan referendum: Region's independence 'in matter of days'
The region's leader comments come as Spain's king says poll organisers acted "outside the law".
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Las Vegas shooting: Paddock placed cameras in hotel
Stephen Paddock, who shot dead 58 concert-goers, set up cameras in and around his suite, police say.
Kim Wall: Decapitation videos 'found on suspect's hard drive'
Peter Madsen denies killing Swedish journalist Kim Wall, whose headless torso was found in August.
Las Vegas shooting: Bodycam footage shows police first response
Las Vegas police have released bodycam footage showing officers making their way towards the hotel where Stephen Paddock was shooting.
 
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Trump: Puerto Rico not 'real catastrophe like Katrina'
The president tells the island that Hurricane Maria has thrown the US budget "a little out of whack".
Sport
Stokes to miss Ashes if police investigation ongoing
Ben Stokes will be withdrawn from England's squad for the Ashes if he remains under police investigation when the tour begins.
Lack of top-flight exposure? How England U21s compare to Spain, Germany & Italy
England Under-21 players have played less top-flight football this season than their Spanish, German and Italian counterparts, BBC Sport calculates.
Britain's Evans banned for year over failed drugs test
British tennis player Dan Evans is banned for one year after testing positive for cocaine - he can return in April 2018.
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Las Vegas shooting: Bodycam footage shows police first response
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Gun control: How countries around the world introduced restrictions
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Catalonia referendum: Puigdemont will declare independence 'in matter of days'
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Las Vegas shooting: Candlelight vigil held
Magazine
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Why don't I want to have sex with the man I love?
At first Stacey thought she wasn't normal, then she thought she might be ill. Finally she discovered she was actually asexual.
Business
Yahoo 2013 data breach hit 'all three billion accounts'
The internet giant says three billion user accounts were affected, more than originally thought.
Equifax triggers debate on cyber rules
Lawmakers say they are considering tougher penalties in cases where consumer information is hacked.
 
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Technology
Samsung Odyssey virtual reality headset announced for Windows
The headset is being pitched as a premium option to experience the Mixed Reality platform.
Instagram urged to act on sloth selfies
The photo-based social network needs to do more to prevent cruel selfies, an animal charity says.
Capital
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The new power suit
Sportswear is making its way from the gym to the office
 
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History’s most criticised generation
People always complain about young adults. Here’s proof
Culture
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Transforming boho Soho
Can you modernise and still keep a district’s unique, authentic spirit intact?
 
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The wild genius of Yves Saint Laurent
Two new museums immortalise the designer
Earth
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BBC Earth nominated for Lovie Awards
A finalist in three categories ‘honouring the best of the European internet'
 
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New BBC Earth film coming soon
Earth: One Amazing Day, the long awaited sequel to box-office hit Earth
Future
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Four clever ways to deal with rubbish
We’ll make roads out of it, pound it into dust – and more
 
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Tea and coffee: the perks and downsides
How the drinks affect your sleep, wellbeing… and teeth
Travel
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The town that gave Russia its name
One battle shaped the course of history for this nation and the world
 
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The slang that transformed Spanish
It’s so ingrained in local culture, you may not know you’re hearing it
 
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