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

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

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US inmate Christa Pike says she woke up 'confused and in pain' after failed execution - It is Pike's first public statement since she survived an execution attempt by lethal injection in September. 20 hrs ago

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

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LIVE - Premier League: Fernandes returns as under-pressure Man Utd visit Chelsea - Follow live text commentary as Chelsea host Manchester United in the first of eight Premier League games, plus listen on 5 Live and watch Final Score.

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LIVE - South Africa need two wickets for victory as Australia abandon chase - Follow live text updates as South Africa face Australia in the series-deciding third Test at Newlands in Cape Town.

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

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Spain train disaster clouds Sánchez chances of re-election

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US approves sale of 500 Patriot missiles to Ukraine

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The twists and turns that led a former president to become a rebel leader

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Global nature talks reach deal but money remains an issue

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They strangled us, says founder of Russian newspaper shut under pressure from authorities -- Novaya Gazeta has been one of the most high-profile independent news outlets in Russia over the last three decades.

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When a wedding fell apart, 11 strangers helped create something unforgettable -- Bridget Devaney turned to the internet with a proposal that sounded equal parts hopeful and improbable - come to Ireland and celebrate the wedding that never happened.

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Soaring cost of Halloween treats spooks shoppers -- The price of candy, especially chocolate, is up, and Halloween bargain hunters are searching for deals and ways to cut costs.

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Which emergency foods should you stock up on?

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

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CCTV, zip ties and election watchers: How US mail-in votes are secured and counted

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Judge investigating whether Trump administration lied about golf course renovations -- A judge grilled Trump lawyers about what they knew of plans to close the golf course next month and said . -- US & Canada

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ICE agent charged for hitting Texas immigrant with vehicle during pursuit - The Mexican national, who was living in the US without legal documentation, suffered multiple leg fractures and a hip injury, prosecutors said. 13 hrs ago - US & Canada

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UK Celebrity Traitors comes to a climax in nail-biting final -- The second series of the hit show reached its climax on Friday after attracting 15 million viewers.

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US tech stocks see sharp falls as AI spending nears $1tn -- Shares in Intel continue to fall while the tech-heavy Nasdaq opens at its lowest level in more than two months.

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

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Evacuees from Russia-occupied city where residents ate weeds on way to Ukraine

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

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

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Parents fined for employing teen son in food trailer

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

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

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Why North Korea's 'elite' hackers are the prime suspect in major Binance hack

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Verstappen and Lawson given grid penalties for Mexico practice collision -- Max Verstappen accuses Liam Lawson of "not very smart behaviour" after the two collided in Friday practice at the Mexico City Grand Prix.

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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?

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Shearer discusses scoring record, MOTD & a brush with Cardiff -- Alan Shearer discusses his love of Newcastle, almost continuing his managerial career and swapping the pitch for the commentary box in The Football Interview.

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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".

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Sherrock happy to overcome 'hate' in beating Littler for £501,000 -- Fallon Sherrock defeats reigning world champion Luke Littler in one leg of darts to win £501,000.

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