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Watch: How US mail-in votes are secured and counted -- BBC Verify goes to an election centre to get a behind-the-scenes look at how mail-in ballots for the US midterm elections are processed.

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'So scary': massive hail and torrential rain causes chaos in Toronto

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Riot police deployed during stand-off over control of top Poland court -- The escalation came after the government suspended two senior justices and moved to bring criminal charges against them.

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'We came back from hell', say Ukrainians after years in Russia-occupied frontline city

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Kane misses penalty as Dortmund get last-gasp draw at Bayern -- Borussia Dortmund score a last-gasp equaliser as they twice come from behind to draw at Bayern Munich.

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UK PM Burnham 'open' to calls for slavery apology but not reparations -- The British government has never formally apologised for slavery despite repeated calls from a number of Commonwealth leaders.

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Clashes erupt between police and protesters in Paris -- Over 320,000 people protested around France in a third weekend of demonstrations against the rising cost of living and poor public services. -- Europe

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Soaring cost of Halloween treats spooks shoppers

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Watch: Blood donors get a Halloween fright in Thailand

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

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More than 5,000 die from Ebola in DR Congo's deadliest outbreak

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'Un-Australian' - Warner tears into former side after South Africa charge to win

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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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The twists and turns that led a former president to become a rebel leader -- What does Joseph Kabila launching a new rebel movement mean for DR Congo?

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Who will win? How the elections will be won and lost -- An in-depth look at the key polling, races and issues ahead of an election that will define Trump's final two years as president.

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A simple guide to the midterms -- US voters will head to the polls on 3 November in a ballot that could have a major impact on Donald Trump's presidency.

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Democrats have an identity crisis - it won't be an easy fix -- 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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Emotional reunions with loved ones for Oleshky evacuees

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

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How has the ceasefire in Russian-occupied Oleshky been unfolding?

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Starmer tells Dublin event Europe can no longer rely on US to 'bankroll' its defence -- Sir Keir warns that "things will not go back to the way they were" as he says the US makes it clear it will no longer "bankroll" its allies.

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'It's been killing me!' Celebrity Traitors winners relieved the secret is out -- The second series of the hit show reached its finale on Friday, attracting a whopping 11.2 million live viewers.

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Spain train disaster clouds Sánchez chances of re-election -- The Spanish PM is hit by a succession of crises just weeks before a snap general election.

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The fight to save Canadian town threatened by Trump's tariffs

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Crypto firm Binance covers 90% of losses after $6.3bn hack

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Responsible or panicked? Meet the people around the world already preparing for crisis

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Ukrainian evacuees reunite with family after years trapped in Russia-occupied city

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'The necktie is dead': How US midterm candidates are dressing for votes

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He left 28 years ago, now after 36,000 miles Karl Bushby is almost home

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Parents fined for employing teen son in food trailer

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Ethiopian PM puts ministers through military training

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LIVE - Premier League: Aston Villa host Fulham in final game after Spurs beat Crystal Palace - Follow live text commentary as Aston Villa host Fulham in the Premier League after wins for Tottenham, Brighton, Coventry, Brentford, Bournemouth and Chelsea.

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Spurs pile pressure on Sage as 10-man Palace are beaten -- Spurs pile pressure on Crystal Palace head coach Pierre Sage as they cruise to victory after Eagles striker Jean-Philippe Mateta's early red card.

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LIVE - Scottish League Cup: Naderi goal puts Rangers into final at expense of Aberdeen - Rangers reach the League Cup final after Ryan Naderi's late strike at Hampden finally breaches a stubborn Aberdeen.

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Maresca's big test is to address mounting Man City issues -- Enzo Maresca enjoyed a flawless start as Manchester City manager, winning his first seven Premier League games in charge, but the honeymoon period is now over. -- Man City

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Martinez's 'inexplicable' 83 seconds cost Man Utd and Carrick -- Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez condemned for costly red card in 2-0 defeat to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. -- Man Utd

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