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Friday, October 30, 2026 7:36 PM ET

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He questioned Thailand's monarchy dressed as Harry Potter. Now he's in jail for 34 years -- Thailand has prosecuted 294 people since 2020 under its lèse majesté law, with sentences going up to 50 years.

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ICE agent charged for hitting Texas immigrant with vehicle during pursuit

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They strangled us, says founder of Russian newspaper shut under pressure from authorities

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Soaring cost of Halloween treats spooks shoppers

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Manhunt under way after Toronto CEO and family violently attacked in home invasion

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Judge investigating whether Trump administration lied about golf course renovations

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We went on holiday with our neighbours and swapped families - it tore us apart -- Rachel Stone tells how her parents swapped partners, the chaos it caused and how she came to forgive them.

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What we know about Binance's $6.3bn hack -- Cyber correspondent Joe Tidy explains more about what is suspected to be the biggest hack in history.

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How Kenyans got caught in $130m US ghost student scam -- The alleged scheme used stolen identities to claim US student aid, with Kenyans among those charged.

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Democrats in the US are united against Trump - but divided on their future -- Whatever the result of the midterm elections, the party is facing tough questions over what they stand for and who should represent them.

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I didn't know I was lacking in vitamin D until I collapsed at work -- Doctors are finding vitamin D deficiency is increasingly widespread in the UK, especially in young people. But the symptoms are difficult to spot and can be missed.

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Who could be behind the Binance hack and what we know so far -- Binance has been hit by what could be the biggest crypto hack ever - here's what we know so far

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What's at stake for Trump in the US midterms?

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'I made the wrong decision,' Hyrox athlete who soiled herself in race tells BBC

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How to tell which US political party is which

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Sir Patrick Stewart: The life of an iconic actor

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Voter voices: Which issues matter most to Americans?

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UK driver guilty of hitting cyclist and dragging him to death under car -- Simon Richardson is convicted of murdering head teacher Michael Mullins and will be sentenced on Monday.

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Russell Brand accusers 'haunted' for years by alleged crimes, court hears -- The women involved in the case had "nothing to gain" apart from "some closure", the prosecutor says.

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Spain transport minister says he won't resign over high-speed rail disaster -- Óscar Puente has been facing calls to resign after two high-speed trains collided earlier in the week, killing at least 69 people.

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Pope Leo XIV becomes first pontiff to vote in a US election -- The Chicago-born pontiff, who has a tense relationship with Trump, mailed in a ballot for the midterm elections that will decide control of the US Congress.

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US approves sale of 500 Patriot missiles to Ukraine

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Canada stops using 'avalanche dogs' for rescues in Rocky Mountains, stirring outrage

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Police deployed during stand-off over control of top Poland court

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Sir Patrick Stewart: A life in pictures

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G20 'family photo' cancelled after protests over presence of Russian minister

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Crypto giant Binance attempting to recover $6.3bn stolen in hack linked to North Korea

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US tech stocks see sharp falls as AI spending nears $1tn

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Parents fined for employing teen son in food trailer

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LIVE - WXV Global Series: England face USA as they seek to end losing run - Reaction and analysis after England run in nine tries in an emphatic win over the USA in New Jersey.

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Villa to sue Carragher over 'unacceptable insults' -- Aston Villa say they will initiate legal action against Jamie Carragher over what the club branded as "unacceptable insults". -- Aston Villa

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From her own Barbie doll to bench - how Ellie Kildunne slipped from Red Roses' XV -- Ellie Kildunne has been the Red Roses' figurehead throughout their rise to world champions, so why is she on the bench for Friday night's Test against the USA? -- England

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Britain's first £100m man facing defining moment -- Is it 'now or never' for Jack Grealish after he was dropped by Everton for a breach of club discipline, asks chief football writer Phil McNulty? -- Premier League

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Leclerc sets pace in Friday practice at Mexico City Grand Prix -- Ferrari's Charles Leclerc goes fastest in Friday practice at the Mexico City Grand Prix. -- Formula 1

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What Howe could bring to Man Utd - and what are the challenges? -- Eddie Howe is being linked with the Manchester United job, but what are some of the considerations for him and the club? -- Man Utd

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South Africa-Australia set for classic finale – what does history suggest could happen? -- South Africa set up an epic final day of their decisive Test against Australia by batting throughout the fourth day. What does history suggest could happen? -- Cricket

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