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Inside Ukrainian offensive pushing Russia back - with Starlink playing a key role - The BBC joins Ukraine's Operation Vivaldi as it regains crucial territory in the Donbas, but optimism has been dampened by souring relations with President Trump. 4 hrs ago - Europe

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Just now -- Trump denies limiting Ukraine access to Starlink network -- Speed curbs limited Ukraine's defences against deadly Russian attacks on Tuesday night. -- Just now

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What we learned from heated US midterm Senate debates -- As the 3 November election approaches and both parties fight for control of Congress, some clear themes have emerged.

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LIVE - Trump praises father who shot attacker during Oregon school shooting as 'great hero' Three children and a teacher were killed in the attack by a teenage gunman on the Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, on Thursday.

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India's 'cockroach' party founder detained ahead of protest -- The youth-led movement had called for a Delhi protest after mass detentions last week and the jailing of two leaders.

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US senators call for investigation into Ukraine's Starlink restrictions -- Ukraine says temporary speed limits to the Starlink internet network disrupted its battlefield missions.

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Palestinians and US journalist injured by Israeli settlers in West Bank harvest attack -- The BBC sees masked settlers attack Palestinians trying to harvest olives, amid a surge in similar incidents.

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Zelensky says Ukraine has right to defend itself after Trump calls latest strikes a 'disgrace' -- EU leaders rally around Ukraine's president after new criticism from Donald Trump, who says Zelensky is "more difficult to work with than Putin".

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Pope pictured for first time since surgery and cancer diagnosis -- The pontiff was diagnosed with lung cancer after having surgery at Rome's Gemelli Hospital on Tuesday.

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Dad fined after son, 2, died in Cyprus hotel fall -- Joshua Foster "lost control" of his son while showing him the view of a water park from a window.

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Ship attack reports near Hormuz reach record high as oil exports slow -- BBC Verify analysis of data from a UK maritime agency shows 12 vessels were struck in a week.

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Albanian protests turn violent: What we know -- Albania's capital Tirana has seen months of protests from an anti-government "Flamingo" movement, but what started on Tuesday this week was on a different scale.

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Patients in chains rescued from suspected illegal rehab centre in South Africa -- Some of the 200 patients were found with "sores all over their bodies" and in overcrowded rooms.

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China tells Israel to stop 'forced establishment' of West Bank settlements -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi spoke to Israeli President Isaac Herzog on the sidelines of a conference.

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Toxic algorithms wouldn't let them go - now Australia wants an off switch -- Australia has proposed a switch to force social media platforms to let users turn off recommended content.

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They fled Russia, but the West sent them back -- Over the past year there has been a stark rise in anti-government activists deported to Russia from the EU and US where they were seeking refuge.

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Are student protests being manipulated ahead of France's presidential election? -- France's prime minister has suggested that student anger is being weaponised, as the unions and other protesters prepare to take to the streets too.

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Why is Starlink internet so important on the battlefield in Ukraine? -- It is the "backbone of military communications in Ukraine" that provides vital high-speed internet to forces across the country.

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Was Neanderthal life violent? This wound suggests lethal fighting was more common -- A 75,000-year-old Neanderthal spear wound may be evidence violence shaped human life far earlier than thought.

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Watch: Will Ukraine get the support needed as tensions with US rise? -- Zelensky thanked the "real leaders" ahead of a meeting with the EU in Brussels.

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Watch: Did Tesla really just unveil a flying car? -- Tesla CEO Elon Musk showcased the vehicle at a facility owned by his SpaceX company, which helped develop the model.

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'It's really hard to believe' - How Oregon primary school shooting unfolded -- Three children aged 5, 8 and 11 and a teacher were killed after a 16-year-old suspect opened fire in the city of Bend, local police say.

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Israeli settlers attack Palestinians in West Bank during olive harvest -- Israeli settlers were seen attacking Palestinian farmers and setting fire to olive trees in the West Bank.

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Watch: What does Starlink have to do with the Ukraine-Russia war? -- Ukraine's president has told Elon Musk that any restriction on the Starlink's system cost lives.

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Where the US midterm 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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Watch: Aircraft deployed to fight burning Bryson fire in Malibu -- Video shows aircraft battling the flames in the Malibu hills in California, as officials say the blaze is 17% contained.

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Watch: BBC follows Ukraine's Operation Vivaldi pushing Russia back on frontline -- Kyiv says it has recaptured 277 sq km (106 square miles) of territory in the eastern Donbas region in recent months

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Trump: New White House press secretary should 'reconsider' job -- The president's comments come just days after Katie Zacharia held her first press briefing on Tuesday.

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Sean 'Diddy' Combs moved to low-security facility in Pennsylvania -- The decision to move the rap mogul while he is serving out his 50-month sentence was made with 'safety and security in mind'.

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Murder investigation launched after man's body found -- The man's body was discovered in Ballyellis, Mallow in County Cork on Thursday.

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