No. 72 · Monday, 19 October 2026
Brighton's emphatic 5-0 victory over Crystal Palace this weekend showcased attacking prowess; from how far did Diego Gomez score one of their goals?
BFrom the halfway line
Why
Diego Gomez scored a sensational goal from the halfway line as Brighton hammered Crystal Palace 5-0 in the Premier League.
BBC SportThe government published hundreds of amendments to the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill this week; which official must now provide consent for serious prosecutions related to the conflict?
AThe Attorney General
Why
The government published amendments to the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill requiring the attorney general to provide consent for any serious prosecutions related to the conflict.
BBC UKData shows property asking prices are being cut at their highest rate in 15 years; approximately how many properties per day are experiencing price reductions?
D3,000 properties
Why
More property asking prices are being cut than at any time in 15 years, with approximately 3,000 properties per day experiencing reductions according to data shared with the BBC.
BBC BusinessResearch published this week suggests antibody patterns in blood could predict inflammatory bowel disease onset; how far in advance might doctors now identify people at risk?
AA decade before diagnosis
Why
Patterns of antibodies in people's blood could predict the onset of inflammatory bowel disease up to a decade before diagnosis, according to new research.
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