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What's in Christa Pike's first public statement since botched execution?

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

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Hundreds evacuated from Russian-occupied Oleshky during rare Ukraine ceasefire

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Global nature talks reach deal but money remains an issue

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US inmate Christa Pike says she woke up 'confused and in pain' after failed execution

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Judge investigating whether Trump administration lied about golf course renovations

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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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'The necktie is dead': How US midterm candidates are dressing for votes -- From Alaska to Texas, candidates with an eye on Congress are using their personal style to stand out.

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

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

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How to tell which US political party is which

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Burnham 'open' to calls for slavery apology but not reparations -- The prime minister says Britain must "face up to the past" for its role in the transatlantic slave trade but reparations are "not the right answer".

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G20 'family photo' cancelled after protests over presence of Russian minister -- UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband confronted his Russian counterpart at the meeting and accused his government of killing innocent civilians in Ukraine. -- World

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From watching Star Trek to knighthood - Sir Patrick Stewart's memorable BBC moments -- The actor was a familiar face across the BBC over the years, appearing on programmes like The Graham Norton Show and HARDTalk. -- 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. -- US & Canada

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Police Scotland carrying out 'active inquiries' into Andrew and Epstein Balmoral visits -- The force said it had received information and stressed its inquiries were at "an early stage".

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Canada stops using 'avalanche dogs' for rescues in Rocky Mountains, stirring outrage -- A 55-year-old dog rescue programme that has found missing hikers and children in the Canadian wilderness was axed as part of government budget cuts.

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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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He questioned Thailand's monarchy dressed as Harry Potter. Now he's in jail for 34 years

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US approves sale of 500 Patriot missiles to Ukraine

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

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Trump's tariffs could shutter this Canadian town - its residents are fighting to save it

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The Indian chef who brought curry to America - then vanished

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

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

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

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

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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?

11 hours ago

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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England see off USA to return to winning ways -- England's Red Roses return to winning ways, but without entirely vanquishing doubts over their position at the top of the women's game, as they see off the United States.

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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?

14 hours ago

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?

13 hours ago

Sherrock upsets Littler to claim £501,000 prize -- Fallon Sherrock defeats reigning world champion Luke Littler in one leg of darts to win £501,000.

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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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