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Tributes paid to two-time Olympian Ciara Mageean after death at 34

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LIVE - Russia and Ukraine say emergency alert apps were hit by apparent cyber-attacks - The emergencies ministry in Moscow says there was a "massive cyber-attack" while Ukraine says false alerts were sent on its air raid warning app.

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Antonelli becomes world champion as Verstappen wins in Mexico -- Kimi Antonelli becomes the youngest world champion in Formula 1 history as Max Verstappen wins the Mexico City Grand Prix.

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France launches attempted murder investigation after petrol bomb thrown at police

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Israeli strikes in Gaza kill eight including child, hospitals say

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Russian strikes cut power to thousands in Ukraine as Kherson ceasefire ends

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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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'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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Democrats are used to heartbreak in Texas - could Talarico turn the tide? -- The state's $500m Senate race may be the most closely watched in the US midterms, and is about far more than control of Congress. -- US & Canada

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The fight to save Canadian town threatened by Trump's tariffs -- A century-old paper mill in Témiscaming, Quebec is indefinitely closed after the US imposed 50% tariffs on its products, putting hundreds out of work. -- US & Canada

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Don't get caught out by new Buy Now Pay Later rules -- New affordability checks mean you could be blocked from using Buy Now Pay Later but here are ways to avoid it.

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How a Democrat in Michigan rocked the party days before the US midterms

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'I've had people eating cat food': Rising cost of living top of mind for US voters

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Watch: King Charles III caught in torrential downpour at Antigua and Barbuda parade

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Watch: Heidi Klum as giant severed hand for Halloween bash

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Five teenagers stabbed at Halloween party in England -- Hampshire Police said it believes an unknown group got into a party where five boys - aged 16 and 17 - were seriously injured. -- Hampshire & Isle of Wight

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Armed police start patrols in Sydney after Bondi Beach attack -- The new police unit is a security measure in response to last year's deadly shooting attack at a Hanukkah festival.

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King to address slavery in Antigua as PM says he is open to possible UK apology -- King Charles III will deliver a speech to the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting on Tuesday as he concludes his nine-day Caribbean tour.

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Senator Chris Murphy expected to make full recovery after stroke -- The Connecticut Democrat had been campaigning around the country for Democrats on the ballot this midterm election.

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University of Cambridge scientist among those who died in Spanish train crash -- Marta Shahbazi was an "inspiring, talented and passionate scientist", says the laboratory where she worked.

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Nine killed as small jet crashes on Florida street

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US midterm elections results 2026

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Iran killed her teenage daughter - now she is facing up to the regime

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Trump makes fevered campaign push in final weekend before election

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Democrats have high hopes for midterms, but polls have let them down before

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He left 28 years ago, now after 31,000 miles Karl Bushby is almost home

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China state broadcaster pulls La Liga matches following Mbappé joke

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From Maya as Sir Mo Farah to Heidi as her own left hand: The best Halloween looks

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How Antonelli 'blew everyone away' to make Formula 1 history -- Kimi Antonelli seems destined for Formula 1 greatness after winning his first world title, writes Andrew Benson. -- Formula 1

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Antonelli - the boy 'born in a garage' who became world champion -- Kimi Antonelli was a natural driver at the age of three, according to his dad. Here's how he developed to become the F1 champion at the age of 20.

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Detroit linebacker Campbell taken to hospital with neck injury -- Jack Campbell was placed on a stretcher and carted off the pitch during the Detroit Lions' game on Sunday, before being taken to hospital.

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How Dart revived career with help of Wimbledon champion -- Britain's Harriet Dart knows people doubted whether she would ever win a WTA title, but says the belief of her coach Marion Bartoli helped achieve the best week of her career.

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'We've got big problems' - Hamilton says Ferrari need 'serious talks' -- Lewis Hamilton says Ferrari need "some serious talks behind closed doors" after fighting between their two drivers in Mexico.

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I'll tell my players to dive in future - Iraola -- Andoni Iraola says that he will tell his players to go down in future after Liverpool were denied a penalty in Sunday's defeat by Arsenal.

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From Fleetwood embarrassment to 'magical' Anfield win 14 years in making -- Arsenal bounce back from the low of defeat at League Two Fleetwood to secure their first win in 14 years at Anfield - and open up a three-point lead at the top of the Premier League.

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