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Five arrested after South African farmer shot and tortured -- The attack on Donovan Marx, 50, comes as right-wing groups say there is a genocide of white people - a claim widely discredited.

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Indonesia's toxic haze is giving its neighbours a political headache

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Democrat Stevens defends endorsement switch to Republican Rogers two days before election

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LIVE - Supreme Court rejects Trump's California ballot demands as Democrats rally on midterms eve - The Trump administration had requested to sideline 20,000 ballots that it alleged may have been issued to non-American citizens in the state.

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US midterms campaign 'shattering' spending records to be most expensive ever -- The 2026 campaign is projected to cost nearly $12bn - BBC Verify looks into where all that money has come from. -- BBC Verify

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Thousands of European troops to rehearse Ukraine deployment in event of peace -- Western officials stress that any force sent to Ukraine would not take part in any offensive operations. -- Europe

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Legal challenge to Australia's social media ban to start in High Court -- A rights group will argue the world-leading policy robs under-16s of their right to free communication. -- Australia

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Shop freezers in seven European countries hit by cyber-attack

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Prosecutors hint at retrial for Lindsay Clancy on murder charges

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Wizz Air flight from London makes emergency landing with fighter jet escort after bomb threat

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Dutch police offer record €2m reward in hunt for drug lord

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Channel 4 documentary and journalists 'poisoned the well' against Russell Brand, court hears

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A Paralympian vs a former TV news anchor - and other US Senate races to watch -- All eyes are on a handful of Senate races that will decide control of the prized upper chamber. Here's a quick guide.

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North Carolina voters weigh up Trump's track record on cost of living -- The BBC's Clive Myrie found voters in the state were asking themselves whether they were better off than two years ago.

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If hackers can take control of a supermarket freezer, how vulnerable is other tech? Dozens of shops across European countries have been hit by a cyber-attack affecting their fridges. 6 hrs ago

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'I couldn't be silent': Iranian teen's mother seeking justice after daughter shot dead -- BBC Panorama follows grieving Samira who - after the killing of Sevda - faces up to the Tehran regime.

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'It took years to get pain-relieving surgery - I hope a robot means others won't have to wait' -- A woman who waited in pain for years for endometriosis surgery praises high-tech bid to end delays.

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Fake nuclear warning from hacked app sparks unease but not panic in Ukraine -- Many Ukrainians, who have faced years of Russian attacks, did not take the messages seriously and doubted their veracity.

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Fighting returns to Kherson region after longest Ukraine war ceasefire -- Though unprecedented, the six-day truce has done little to alter the wider trajectory of a war that continues to grinds on.

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Iran killed her teenage daughter - now she is facing up to the regime -- Samira's 16-year-old daughter Sevda was shot dead as they took part in mass protests in January.

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What Florida jet audio and flight data tells us about its final moments

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Trump targets midterm voters with final campaign speech at Reflecting Pool

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Three years before crash, young co-pilot spoke of earning pilot licence

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Dashcam footage captures Florida private jet crash

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What are Americans voting for in this election?

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Watch: What we know about the alert app hack in Ukraine and Russia -- Both Ukraine and Russia say their air raid alert apps were cyber-attacked - Joe Tidy explains what we know so far. -- Europe

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Popular Australian children's author jailed over child exploitation offences -- The author of Jasper Jones and Runt pleaded guilty in May after police raided his home months earlier.

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What are the planned changes to UK immigration rules? -- The home secretary sets out plans to change requirements for permanent settlement in the UK.

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Bonnie Tyler Christmas single to be released as husband says he misses her every day -- Bonnie Tyler's last studio recording will be released as a Christmas single on November 13.

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Uganda begins withdrawing troops from Somalia after 20 years -- Uganda has been helping Somalia battle an insurgency led by the al-Shabab militant group since 2007.

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Plane may have broken apart ahead of deadly Florida jet crash, say investigators

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Who are the victims of the deadly Florida jet crash?

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US midterm elections results 2026

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What are the US midterms? A simple guide

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Trump to remove Rwanda and South Africa from US trade deal

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Russian bombing kills 26 people at Ukraine aid centre, Kyiv says

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Democrats have high hopes for midterms - but are the polls right?

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Jeers again as home woes continue - Jaissle has big problems at Newcastle -- Three months into a four-year contract, the problems are mounting for Newcastle boss Matthias Jaissle after his side were booed off the pitch by their own fans following another defeat. -- Newcastle

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From nightmare debut season to Everton hero - Barry's revival -- Last season Thierno Barry scored eight goals in 41 appearances. This season it's taken him just 12 games to match that tally. -- Everton

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Lions say signs are positive for injured Campbell -- The Detroit Lions say the early indications for Jack Campbell's recovery are positive after he suffered a neck injury. -- American Football

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Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week? After every round of Premier League matches this season, Troy Deeney gives us his team of the week. Do you agree with his choices? 1 hr ago

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Grealish can still have Everton future - Moyes -- Everton boss David Moyes says there is a way back for Jack Grealish at the club - but does not know when he might return to the team. -- Everton

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Carrick says it's 'crazy' but he's looking forward to Roma game -- Under-pressure Michael Carrick says it might be "crazy" but he is looking forward to Manchester United's Champions League match against Roma at Old Trafford. -- Man Utd

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Fifa to share confidential World Cup sell-off plan documents -- Council members will need to travel to Fifa's headquarters in Zurich to see the documents, and will be subject to "strict review protocols". -- Football

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