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BBC News - World

Iran killed her teenage daughter - now she is facing up to the regime - Samira's 16-year-old daughter Sevda was shot dead as they took part in mass protests in January. 5 hrs ago - World

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LIVE - Kyiv resident describes shock at false 'radiation' alerts as Ukraine and Russia say emergency apps hacked - Ukraine was first to report issues, telling residents to ignore "strange messages". Russia then said its app had been affected. It is not clear if the incidents are connected.

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Ryanair says it may freeze workers' pay and raise airfares -- The airline says fuel prices may rise by €2bn in 2028 unless there is an end to the US-Israel war with Iran. -- Business

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China state broadcaster pulls La Liga matches following Mbappé joke -- China Media Group, which acknowledged Mbappé's apology, has not said how long the blackout will last. -- Asia

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Trump makes final campaign push in final weekend before election -- The US president rallied in states that Republicans previously won - showcasing how tight Tuesday's elections could be in determining control of Congress. -- US & Canada

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Binance users withdraw $3.6bn after largest-ever crypto hack -- The exchange froze transactions following the incident which has been linked to a North Korean group. -- Business

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France launches attempted murder investigation after petrol bomb thrown at police -- There were hundreds of arrests as protesters took to the streets in cities across France for the third weekend in a row.

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Popular Australian children's author jailed over child exploitation offences -- The author of Jasper Jones and Runt pleaded guilty in May after police raided his home months earlier.

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Israeli strikes in Gaza kill eight including child, hospitals say -- Five officers from the Hamas-run police have been killed in Khan Younis and three people, including a child, killed in Gaza City, officials say.

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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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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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North Carolina voters weigh up Trump's track record on cost of living -- The BBC's Clive Myrie found voters in the state were asking themselves whether they were better off than two years ago.

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Peaceful protests in Germany spiral into violence and looting -- Thousands joined largely orderly demonstrations earlier in the day, before violence erupted in Frankfurt, Berlin, Cologne and Hamburg.

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Watch: Heidi Klum as giant severed hand for Halloween bash -- The supermodel and TV host provided a gory new shock at her New York event.

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Thousands demonstrate in Paris as protests spread across Europe -- More than 320,000 people demonstrated across France against the rising cost of living and poor public services, with clashes between some protesters and police.

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Democrats have high hopes for midterms - but are the polls right? -- Polls have been predicting a Democratic surge, but last-minute deciders and sampling issues mean there's no guarantee. -- US & Canada

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How the downfall of Serbia's Vučiċ mirrored that of Hungary's Orbán -- Defeat for Serbia's Aleksandar Vučiċ in last weekend's vote was a carbon copy of Viktor Orbán's fall in Hungary. -- Europe

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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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Lindsay Clancy is back in court - where will her case go next? -- The Massachusetts mother, accused of murdering her three children, is expected back in court as she awaits a decision on whether her case will be retried.

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What are Americans voting for in this election? -- The BBC's Maddie Gerber explains what's on the ballot in the 2026 midterm elections in the United States.

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Nine killed as small jet crashes on Florida street -- Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy described the crash, which happened near President Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort, as a "horrific tragedy".

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Uganda begins withdrawing troops from Somalia after 20 years -- The country was the first to contribute troops to the AU mission established to stabilise Somalia in 2007.

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Dashcam footage captures Florida private jet crash -- The US transport secretary says all nine passengers were killed in the incident on Sunday.

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What are the US midterms? A simple guide -- US voters will head to the polls on Tuesday in a ballot that could have a major impact on Donald Trump's presidency.

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Russia and Ukraine say emergency alert apps were hit by apparent cyber-attacks -- Fake alerts warned residents of imminent air raids, including nuclear strikes and chemical attacks.

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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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How a Democrat in Michigan rocked the party days before the US midterms -- BBC's Nada Tawfik visited Detroit, Michigan where the party spat unfolded.

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