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Microsoft profits surge days after announcing major job cuts -- The week, the Windows developer said it would offer buyouts to 60,000 workers as it looks to curb costs. -- Business

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Take our Celebrity Traitors quiz to find out which star you would be in this year's show - Are you an observant sleuth or a smooth operator? Find out which star you are by answering these questions. 44 mins ago

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Family row over George Michael items up for auction - including Faith guitar -- The brother of the singer's late personal assistant says she would not have wanted the items to be sold. -- Culture

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Details of thousands of US immigration agents leaked in major hack

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Winner claims massive Canada lotto prize hours before expiration

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Russell Brand tells trial sexual consent is 'fundamental'

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US central bank holds interest rates steady ahead of midterm elections – here's what that means

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US civil rights leader Dolores Huerta dies aged 96

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How could Israel break election deadlock? Here are four scenarios -- With 85% of votes counted, all signs point to an impasse. The most likely outcome may be new elections. -- Middle East

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Europe's youth take to the streets - they feel locked out of a promising future -- The last month has seen youth-driven demonstrations across Europe. What connects them? -- BBC InDepth

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'Super offensive' - We love how we look but AI tried to 'fix' our visible differences -- An AI tool edited a photo of Rhiannon Morgan in a work newsletter and she was shocked by the results. -- Wales

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Four investigations Democrats could launch if they win control of Congress -- Democrats have promised a wave of probes into the Trump administration if they win back the House. -- US & Canada

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'I live with a ghost': Japan's haunted homes attract bargain hunters -- Properties where someone has died in tragic circumstances can have big reductions in price. -- Business

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How did Flávio Bolsonaro end up in Miami?

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Watch: King dances in the streets of the Bahamas capital

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Israel's election result is messy - here's why

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What we know as Flávio Bolsonaro lands in US after Brazil election loss

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Has Flávio Bolsonaro fled Brazil to evade justice?

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Girl seriously injured in wolf attack at German wildlife park -- The eight-year-old was in an enclosure with other children and a staff member when she was attacked. -- Europe

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Political activist Tommy Robinson guilty of harassing two UK journalists -- The 43-year-old is convicted after a week-long trial at Southwark Crown Court. -- Beds, Herts & Bucks

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High-speed train crash kills at least 68 people in Spain

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Flávio Bolsonaro denies fleeing Brazil after landing in Miami

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Netanyahu's bloc leading Israel election but short of majority, partial results show

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King Charles shows off dance moves on second day of Caribbean tour

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Death of US actress Hayden Panettiere ruled accidental, ending local police probe

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Elon Musk is a 'real genius', Putin says after satellite talks with SpaceX boss

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Mum of critically ill baby denied hospital food as she wasn't breastfeeding

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Luxury cruise passengers stranded in Cambodia due to soaring fuel costs

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'He could be happier' - why is Estevao becoming Chelsea's forgotten man? -- Estevao faces limited opportunities at Chelsea as Pedro Neto's form and competition for places in attack leave him struggling for game time under Xabi Alonso. -- Chelsea

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Leaders Celtic come from behind to draw with in-form Dundee Utd -- Scottish Premiership leaders Celtic are held to a thrilling draw as Dundee United extend their unbeaten run to six games.

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'She is everything' - Russo makes history with Champions League hat-trick -- Alessia Russo becomes England's all-time leading goalscorer in the Women's Champions League with a hat-trick in Arsenal's 3-0 win over Benfica.

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Djokovic celebrates 'big win' on return to Basel - Novak Djokovic pulls off a hard-fought comeback victory over Ugo Humbert to keep alive his hopes of qualifying for the season-ending ATP Finals. 5 hrs ago - Tennis

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Chiefs coach defends decision to sign kicker Tucker - Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid defends the franchise's decision to sign Justin Tucker to its practice squad, stating the kicker has "done his suspension". 4 hrs ago - American Football

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Holders Man City edge past Brighton on penalties -- Stand-in goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli is the hero by saving two penalties as holders Manchester City edge past Brighton in a shootout after a 2-2 draw to reach the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup.

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Liverpool overcome Chelsea in tense penalty shootout -- Liverpool beat Chelsea in a dramatic penalty shootout to book their place in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals.

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