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A bulletin led by the US midterm elections gave that story 7 minutes 15 seconds of a running order lasting 46 minutes 33 seconds, and it dominated the programme. The rest was mostly UK-focused, covering courts, health campaigns, science and regional items, with the longest domestic report at 3 minutes 57 seconds on a proposed law on teenage abusive relationships. International coverage included Tenerife, EU food checks and the King's Caribbean tour.

Running order

2:35 Americans vote in midterms seen as verdict on Trump's second term · 7m 15s
Polls opened across the US as voters decided who would control Congress, with a record 58 million early votes already cast and Donald Trump's approval near its lowest in polling.
7:15 Tenerife striker Jesús de Miguel dies as police investigate collision · 2m 1s
The Tenerife striker Jesús de Miguel, 30, died from head and chest injuries after a 96th-minute collision with Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono, and the match was abandoned.
9:16 Draft UK-EU deal to remove food border checks · 3m 21s
The UK and EU agreed draft plans to remove post-Brexit checks on foods such as sausages and shellfish, with controls on Great Britain to Northern Ireland food set to end.
12:37 King Charles ends Caribbean tour with unity warning · 4m 4s
King Charles was due to open the Commonwealth meeting in Antigua and speak with sincere sorrow about slavery, while Andy Burnham ruled out reparations but planned a debt reset.
16:41 Hoax bomb threats disrupt European flights and newsrooms · 2m 42s
19:20 Trial begins for nine men in husband-arranged rape case · 2m 2s
A husband admitted 62 offences against his wife and the court heard Robert Stewart and David Graves allegedly supplied drugs in exchange for images, while nine defendants deny charges.
21:35 Sodium valproate mothers press for compensation as redress decision remains undecided · 3m 12s
Mothers affected by sodium valproate, thought to have harmed about 20,000 people in the UK, urged the Prime Minister to provide compensation, but no redress decision had been made.
24:55 Judges rule MI5 will not face contempt proceedings over false evidence · 1m 44s
Senior judges ruled MI5 would not face contempt proceedings over false evidence about an abusive agent, saying the case was too complex and police could investigate officers.
26:39 Judge begins summing up in Russell Brand trial · 1m 47s
The judge began summing up in Russell Brand's trial, where the 51-year-old denies three rape counts, three sexual assault counts and one attempted indecent assault charge.
28:26 Government to explore standalone law on teenage abusive relationships · 3m 57s
The government told Holly Newton's family it would explore a standalone legal definition of teenage abusive relationships, after Logan MacPhail, then 16, stabbed her to death when she was 15.
32:23 Cambridge scientists report beauty quark in zeptiverse as UK upgrade funding pulled · 2m 46s
Scientists in Cambridge said they had detected a beauty quark 100 billion times smaller than an atom, but UK funding for the collider upgrade was withdrawn.
39:16 Cowley to re-dedicate restored WWI roll of honour naming 45 men · 3m 23s
A restored roll of honour naming 45 men from Cowley, including Private William Fisher and Jesse Sly, was to be re-dedicated at St Mary's Church after villagers paid for conservation.
43:51 Somerset MP Anna Sabine says voice is almost back after thyroid surgery · 2m 48s
Somerset MP Anna Sabine said her voice was almost back after thyroid surgery severed a vocal cord nerve, and she was campaigning for more speech and language therapy.
49:43 Farmers and horse owners warn fireworks pose stress and safety risks to animals · 1m 58s
Farmers and horse owners, including Peter with 220 dairy cows and Liz with horses, warned fireworks could cause stress and injury, and the National Farmers Union sought noise limits.
51:41 Karl Bushby completes 28-year world walk and returns home to Hull · 3m 33s
Karl Bushby returned to Hull after a 28-year, 30,000-mile walk, having spent about 15 years actually walking and once been detained by Russia on suspicion of spying.

On air

People and organisations this broadcast put on air during its news coverage. The channel's own presenters and reporters are not listed. Names as transcribed.

3:01

Donald Trump, President
3:53

Abdul El-Sayed, Democrat
4:28

Mike Collins, Republican challenger
8:40

Gerard Piqué, former Barcelona defender, co-owns Andorra
8:47

Kylian Mbappe, Real Madrid and France striker
12:47

The King, King
13:51

Buckingham Palace, royal household
21:51

Emma Murphy, mum of six
22:27

Janet Williams, mother
23:59

Department of Health, government department
26:27

Security Service, UK security service
34:17

Harry Cliff, British scientist
43:59

Anna Sabine, Somerset MP
45:09

Nick Robinson, Radio 4 presenter
46:41

Josh O'Connor, actor
51:49

Karl Bushby, explorer, former paratrooper

2:35
Story begins Americans vote in midterms seen as verdict on Trump's second term
3:01

Claim Americans vote in midterms seen as verdict on Trump's second term

The midterm elections would decide control of Congress, not Donald Trump's presidency.

BBC One, BBC News at One including, 3 November 2026, 3:01-3:13
3:53

Claim Americans vote in midterms seen as verdict on Trump's second term

If elected, El-Sayed would be the first Muslim elected to the US Senate.

BBC One, BBC News at One including, 3 November 2026, 3:53-3:58
3:59

Charged quote Americans vote in midterms seen as verdict on Trump's second term

In Michigan's heated Senate race, Democrat Abdul El-Sayed could become America's first Muslim Senator. He's faced inflammatory attacks from President Trump over his faith but his pitch is affordability. It shouldn't be this hard to afford a second bag of groceries it shouldn't be this hard to pay your rent

BBC One, BBC News at One including, 3 November 2026, 3:59-4:05
6:08

Claim Americans vote in midterms seen as verdict on Trump's second term

Around 60 million ballots had already been cast before election day.

BBC One, BBC News at One including, 3 November 2026, 6:08-6:15
7:15
Story begins Tenerife striker Jesús de Miguel dies as police investigate collision
7:21

Claim Tenerife striker Jesús de Miguel dies as police investigate collision

Jesús de Miguel was 30 years old.

BBC One, BBC News at One including, 3 November 2026, 7:21-7:28
7:58

Claim Tenerife striker Jesús de Miguel dies as police investigate collision

Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono was sent off.

BBC One, BBC News at One including, 3 November 2026, 7:58-8:04
8:19

Claim Tenerife striker Jesús de Miguel dies as police investigate collision

De Miguel's condition was initially described as stable but serious before deteriorating that morning.

BBC One, BBC News at One including, 3 November 2026, 8:19-8:28
8:25

Claim Tenerife striker Jesús de Miguel dies as police investigate collision

Tenerife footballer Jesús de Miguel died after an on-field collision with Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Arrondo in a Spanish second division match, having been taken to hospital and suffering a suspected cardiac arrest.

BBC One, BBC News at One including, 3 November 2026, 8:25-8:30
9:00

Claim Tenerife striker Jesús de Miguel dies as police investigate collision

De Miguel is survived by his daughter Carla de Miguel Fernández, who was born last year.

BBC One, BBC News at One including, 3 November 2026, 9:00-9:06
9:16
Story begins Draft UK-EU deal to remove food border checks
9:16

Claim Draft UK-EU deal to remove food border checks

A draft deal under discussion would remove post-Brexit border checks on food and agricultural exports, including certain meat and shellfish products, while the government is also considering reducing red tape for goods exported to the EU.

BBC One, BBC News at One including, 3 November 2026, 9:16-9:24
12:37
Story begins King Charles ends Caribbean tour with unity warning
15:27

Claim King Charles ends Caribbean tour with unity warning

At the CHOGM opening, leaders were to begin talks about a UK formal apology within the next year.

BBC One, BBC News at One including, 3 November 2026, 15:27-15:35
16:41
Story begins Hoax bomb threats disrupt European flights and newsrooms
16:41

Claim Hoax bomb threats disrupt European flights and newsrooms

Suspected bomb threats prompted four flights, two from UK airports, to make unscheduled landings at European airports; one LOT flight from Heathrow to Warsaw landed at Modlin Airport.

BBC One, BBC News at One including, 3 November 2026, 16:41-16:50
18:34

Claim Hoax bomb threats disrupt European flights and newsrooms

According to the BBC, the incidents were being treated as separate.

BBC One, BBC News at One including, 3 November 2026, 18:34-18:40
19:20
Story begins Trial begins for nine men in husband-arranged rape case
19:33

Claim Trial begins for nine men in husband-arranged rape case

Philip Young has admitted raping and drugging his former wife.

BBC One, BBC News at One including, 3 November 2026, 19:33-19:39
20:44

Claim Trial begins for nine men in husband-arranged rape case

The husband shared images online and built a collection of more than a million photos and videos.

BBC One, BBC News at One including, 3 November 2026, 20:44-20:48
21:35
Story begins Sodium valproate mothers press for compensation as redress decision remains undecided
24:55
Story begins Judges rule MI5 will not face contempt proceedings over false evidence
26:39
Story begins Judge begins summing up in Russell Brand trial
28:26
Story begins Government to explore standalone law on teenage abusive relationships
32:23
Story begins Cambridge scientists report beauty quark in zeptiverse as UK upgrade funding pulled
39:16
Story begins Cowley to re-dedicate restored WWI roll of honour naming 45 men
43:51
Story begins Somerset MP Anna Sabine says voice is almost back after thyroid surgery
49:43
Story begins Farmers and horse owners warn fireworks pose stress and safety risks to animals
51:41
Story begins Karl Bushby completes 28-year world walk and returns home to Hull
55:14
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