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Sir Ian McKellen leads tributes to 'beloved actor' Sir Patrick Stewart after his death at 86 - The actor died in Los Angeles following a "a brief and poignant journey" with Alzheimer's Disease and Lewy Body Dementia. 19 mins ago - Culture

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EU chief lays out vision for new Canada partnership at Montreal summit -- Ursula von der Leyen continued to use the term "associate member" for Canada despite some opposition of the bloc's members, including Germany.

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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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Google value plunges by $500bn as AI fears rattle Wall Street -- Google spooked investors so badly that its stock hit a six-month low, after it revealed its AI search summaries were affecting ad revenue.

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Voter voices: Which issues matter most to Americans? -- As part of our Voter Voices series, the BBC asked Americans across the country what issue will influence how they vote.

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DoorDash to buy Instacart in $17bn deal it says will expand customer options -- Instacart shoppers will be able to buy from 150,000 stores, compared to the 100,000 currently available on the platform, the firms said.

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How did Flávio Bolsonaro end up in Miami? -- BBC Verify has pieced together defeated presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro's journey through Brazil, Argentina and Ecuador to reach Miami.

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'I earned the respect': First woman football captain at University of Manitoba -- Maya Turner was recently named one of the University of Manitoba's seven captains, becoming the first woman to hold the position in the school's history.

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'You're lying' - US and Cuban officials get into shouting match at UN -- Cuban delegates reacted in response to claims from US ambassador Mike Waltz that the Havana government has profited off the forced labor of its citizens.

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Trump v Obama - which president has the star power to get out the vote? -- The BBC's Sarah Smith followed the current and former presidents as both parties hope their biggest names can drive midterm turnout.

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Watch: BBC asks Democrat El-Sayed about tight Michigan Senate race -- The BBC's Sarah Smith asks Democrat Abdul El-Sayed why polls suggest his contest against Republican Mike Rogers is so close.

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Sir Patrick Stewart: Actor who moved effortlessly between Star Trek and Shakespeare -- The English actor began his career on stage before finding fame as the captain of the USS Enterprise.

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US interest rates held steady and economy grows - what it means for you -- The Federal Reserve's interest rate decisions affect everything from mortgages to car loans

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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.

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Why Jalen Hurts played with blood clot and what it means for NFL -- Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is recovering from a life-threatening condition which developed after he was cleared to play with a blood clot and board a long-haul flight.

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Trump says US voter fraud is 'rampant' - evidence suggests it is extremely rare -- As the US president casts doubt on the security of the midterm elections, BBC Verify examines his claims.

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The change was announced amid backlash over the school's handling of gang rape allegations involving a fraternity on campus.

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The collision involving a Robinson R22 and an Airbus helicopter occurred on Thursday afternoon, with both aircraft crashing in a field adjacent to a highway.

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Hispanic voters have helped drive the early voting numbers, which appear to outpace overall turnout for previous elections in some battleground counties.

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Admirers of the Star Trek actor gathered at his Hollywood Walk of Fame Star in Los Angeles to pay tribute to his life and acting career.

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President Trump's fellow Republicans might feel the brunt of frustration among Cubans at the ballot box, writes the BBC's Will Grant.

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The actor was a familiar face across the BBC over the years, appearing on programmes like The Graham Norton Show and HARDTalk.

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Over seven decades, Sir Patrick received multiple Emmys and Golden Globes, a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and a knighthood from Queen Elizabeth II.

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The Republican governor was responding to allegations in the New York Times that Democrats recruited a spoiler candidate, Dan Sullivan.

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Mohamed Sabry Soliman, who is already serving a life sentence for firebombing a group of protesters, has changed his plea in the federal case.

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