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Trail of destruction after Spanish floods

At least 95 people were killed following flash floods in southern Spain from BBC News https://ift.tt/qvCastQ

Ohtani-mania sweeps LA as Dodgers go on to win World Series

Ohtani fandom has boosted tourism in Los Angeles and more Japanese-language tours of Dodgers Stadium from BBC News https://ift.tt/zh3nDSc

Watch: Biden playfully bites baby during White House trick or treat event

The US President was handing out sweets to children during a Halloween celebration. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XAKM5zg

Biden tries to clarify 'garbage' comment after fresh US election row

The president is accused of denigrating Trump supporters - but says he was only attacking one comedian's remarks. from BBC News https://ift.tt/L8i7etc

Watch: Moment US ballot box found in middle of road

A sealed bin and bag of ballots fell out of an election worker's truck and were later found by a passing car. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IReh3K1

How this US election could change state of the world

Our chief international correspondent Lyse Doucet hears from leading experts about what's at stake ahead of the vote. from BBC News https://ift.tt/r3Xjb7p

TikTok founder becomes China's richest man

Zhang Yiming's fortune has leapt to almost $50bn, according to a newly published rich list. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pz3Yc6g

Backlash after comedian calls Puerto Rico 'island of garbage' on stage at Trump rally

Republicans join Democrats to condemn Tony Hinchliffe for his comments at the New York event. from BBC News https://ift.tt/o3djUyi

Nato says North Korean troops deployed to Russia's Kursk region

Mark Rutte said the deployment represented a "dangerous expansion" of Russia's war in Ukraine. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oVWu6Mt

Gerard Depardieu asks for delay to sex assault trial

Two women have accused the actor of sexual assault on the set of 2021 film Les Volets Verts. from BBC News https://ift.tt/P9Q4sg6

Evo Morales says his car was shot at in assassination attempt

His party said it held President Luis Arce's government responsible. Arce condemned violence in politics and pledged an investigation. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0IV1Qyg

Bowen: Iran faces hard choices between risks of escalation or looking weak

International editor Jeremy Bowen examines what Iran's response might be to Israel's latest attack. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ctr7DNx

Moment singer swears on live TV during US anthem

Loomis has apologised for the incident, calling it a "mishap" in an Instagram video. from BBC News https://ift.tt/17yjq9n

Papal summit ends with call for leadership roles for women

The synod was the end of a four-year consultation aimed at gauging the views of Catholics. from BBC News https://ift.tt/T4cxZQy

Gaza war's 'darkest moment' unfolding in north, UN says

Volker Türk has called on world leaders to act, saying states had a duty to ensure respect for international humanitarian law. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ekMtJan

Strikes on Tehran another big escalation - Jeremy Bowen

Israel has launched air strikes on Iran, with blasts heard in the capital Tehran. from BBC News https://ift.tt/w2YpVUS

Venezuela vents its anger at Brazil's Brics snub

Venezuela criticises Brazil's decision to veto its admission to the Brics group of emerging economies. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fX7yCkO

Ketchup in space: 'You gotta squirt it out'

Nasa's Matthew Dominick demonstrates how astronauts eat ketchup aboard the International Space Station. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vNMDWVf

Springsteen: I rarely see my bandmates - we've seen each other enough

The rock star on touring, his wife's cancer diagnosis and why he'll play "until the wheels come off". from BBC News https://ift.tt/Hk421nx

Dust tornado and lightning captured on camera in UAE

Drivers near the city of Sharjah stopped their cars to watch the spiralling spectacle. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TrlPIwd

Moscow had high hopes for Trump in 2016. It's more cautious this time

The race for the White House presents Vladimir Putin with a dilemma, writes the BBC's Steve Rosenberg. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VFnOsAh

South Africans shocked by Siya and Rachel Kolisi’s divorce

National rugby captain Siya Kolisi and his wife Rachel were one of South Africa's most loved couples. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yW8rcUT

Australian teen: Oh my God, I just talked to the Queen

An Australian says "you can't get any better than that" after meeting King Charles and Queen Camilla in Sydney. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aq2kFTj

King's Australia visit ends on positive note

King Charles and Queen Camilla drew a warm reception from the crowds in Sydney's sunshine. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jMlEIQ7

Israel arrests second group of alleged Iran spies

The arrest of seven East Jerusalemites follows that of seven Israeli Jews allegedly acting for Iran. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KcqhRA9

Woman reaching for phone gets stuck upside down in boulders

The woman spent seven hours upside down between the boulders, with only her feet visible to rescuers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/a7DBrE9

Alexei Navalny's widow wants Putin 'to be in prison'

Vladimir Putin should live in prison in the same conditions as Alexei Navalny, says his widow. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WSVwmBD

Liam Payne fans hold vigils around the world

Thousands of the One Direction star's followers have gathered globally in memory of the singer who died last week. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4SPkJhK

Moldovans vote in pivotal election and EU referendum

Sunday's vote sees Moldovans facing a choice between pushing on with EU membership or keeping close ties to Russia. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XGdJFEs

At least 87 killed in strike on northern Gaza, officials say, as UN warns 'nowhere is safe'

Israel says it is checking reports of casualties but added earlier - lower - figures from Hamas were "exaggerated". from BBC News https://ift.tt/YhNPM5s

Mozambique opposition lawyer shot dead

Lawyer Elvino Dias and opposition party official Paulo Guambe were gunned down in broad daylight. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iRBMwON

Beirut rocked by fresh Israeli air strikes

At least 12 strikes were reported Saturday in Beirut in the heaviest attack Lebanon's capital saw in more than a week. from BBC News https://ift.tt/g0dy2zm

Who will lead Hamas after killing of Yahya Sinwar?

Hamas officials told the BBC Khalil al-Hayya, Sinwar's deputy, is considered a strong candidate. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JEbFdiH

British national and several Turkish citizens abducted in Kenya

Necdet SeyitoÄŸlu, 49, said he and others were abducted in the capital city of Nairobi. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ff5gva9

The ever-shifting alliances that fuelled Kenya's impeachment drama

The unprecedented impeachment of his deputy leaves President Ruto holding all the cards - for now. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TsR8L9i

Venezuela arrests five foreigners over alleged anti-government plot

Three Americans were arrested, with Venezuela accusing them of working with US spy agencies. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gfYtD1b

N Korea to send troops to fight with Russia: Seoul

The first 1,500 troops have been sent to Russia, South Korea's spy agency has said. from BBC News https://ift.tt/y0qRSZs

IDF drone footage 'shows Sinwar in final moments'

Drone footage released by the Israeli military on Thursday is said to show Sinwar in the moments before he was killed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jZ68RTf

Australia PM faces backlash over new A$4.3m beach pad

The purchase comes months out from an election in which the cost of living and housing are key issues. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ULF5n1y

US Secret Service has 'deep flaws' and must overhaul leadership, report says

An independent panel reviewing the shooting at Donald Trump's rally calls for the agency to overhaul its leadership. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VDON5Ys

France to cut prices in Martinique over cost of living unrest

However, the deal to cut food prices has been rejected by the group behind weeks of protests. from BBC News https://ift.tt/moX2lhY

Hoax bomb threats spark panic for Indian airlines

At least 10 Indian flights got hoax bomb threats over the past 48 hours, causing long delays and diversions. from BBC News https://ift.tt/21GfYrP

Man arrested after dog abandoned during Hurricane Milton

Giovanny Aldama Garcia could face prison time after the animal was found up to its chest in water. from BBC News https://ift.tt/E7n1Qr4

Witnesses to Israeli strike on Gaza hospital compound saw 'so many people burning'

The strike killed at least four people and injured dozens, mostly women and children, the Hamas-run health ministry said. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kPQMhGm

K-pop star gives tearful testimony on harassment

The popular member of the chart-topping band spoke to South Korean lawmakers about her experiences from BBC News https://ift.tt/Tk4FrtN

Prague to ban organised night-time pub crawls

Travel agency-organised pub crawls will be banned in the Czech capital at night, the council says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yZJ3CGe

What's behind China-Taiwan tensions?

China sees Taiwan as a breakaway province, but the self-ruled island sees itself as distinct. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bcv3w5G

China holds new drills to 'punish' Taiwan president's remarks

Beijing says the exercise involves all parts of the military and simulates a full-scale attack on its neighbour. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rezoTNV

Ukraine denounces Russia's reported execution of captured troops

Kyiv's human rights ombudsman has written to the UN, after reports that Russia executed Ukrainian PoWs. from BBC News https://ift.tt/u45tilP

Watch: 'Astonishing' moment Starship booster caught in mid air

It’s the first time the "chopsticks manoeuvre" has been attempted, with previous boosters landing in the ocean. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Onz5ekN

Columbus likely Spanish and Jewish, study suggests

A new study shines light on a hotly contested centuries-old mystery. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wN0Vq3M

Fifth peacekeeper wounded in southern Lebanon, UN says

The UN said a peacekeeper in the city of Naquora was injured on Friday amid "military activity" nearby. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4U3r7MA

International arrest warrant for rugby star Rocky Elsom

The ex-Wallabies captain was given a five-year sentence for embezzlement in France, local media say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CSw05HJ

'Surrender or starve': Attack on Jabalia hints at controversial Israeli plan for northern Gaza

Palestinians and aid groups suspect Israel is gradually adopting a new tactic known as the "Generals’ Plan", writes Jeremy Bowen. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UKnkCwb

Navalny expected to die in prison, memoir reveals

The Russian opposition leader's posthumous memoir traces his final years, including his captivity. from BBC News https://ift.tt/G0vMiPk

My Hurricane Diary: The week I nearly lost everything

As Hurricane Milton tore through Florida this week a family documented their journey to safety from BBC News https://ift.tt/0QSZMqD

Teenager among four dead in latest Russian attack on Odesa

A two-storey building was hit in the fourth such attack on the Black Sea coastal region in five days. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NKkeDFl

Everest climber's foot found after 100 years

The discovery could help solve one of mountaineering's greatest mysteries. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9DV7tGI

Why is Hurricane Milton causing tornadoes in Florida?

Multiple twisters have been reported - including on a popular interstate as cars were on the road from BBC News https://ift.tt/wQH1pmy

New Zealand minister criticises trolling of sunk ship's female captain

HMNZS Manawanui ran aground off Samoa on Saturday, prompting a rescue and recovery operation. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7Ldv8qZ

YouTuber Yung Filly charged with raping woman in Australia

The 29-year-old is best known for being part of the YouTube collective Beta Squad. from BBC News https://ift.tt/P9QtqxU

Google threatened with being broken up by US

The US Government considers whether Google should spin off the Android operating system and Chrome browser. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pMqEjoW

Google DeepMind co-founder shares Nobel Chemistry Prize

The announcement was made by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences in Sweden. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9n8zPIR

Kenyan MPs to vote on deputy president's impeachment

Rigathi Gachagua, 59, denies accusations of corruption and practising ethnically divisive politics. from BBC News https://ift.tt/h3fRF0q

Argentina politician eyes breakaway province plan

A minister in Buenos Aires province sparks controversy by suggesting that it could become independent. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mIJTuqZ

'Godfather of AI' shares Nobel Physics Prize

Two scientists share the Nobel Prize for Physics for their work on machine learning. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TU2KsiG

Save the Children offices raided in Guatemala

The charity said it was aware of activity at its Guatemalan offices, and deny any wrongdoing. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3mOWYK8

Japan's government admits editing cabinet photo

A government spokesperson admitted "minor editing" had been made to the image after online speculation. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8RPQWmc

Author to go on trial in France for downplaying Rwanda genocide

French-Cameroonian writer Charles Onana faces trial in Paris over a controversial book about the killings. from BBC News https://ift.tt/keGSOpa

'Bags of sweets amid rubble of flattened Beirut building'

'Bags of sweets amid rubble of flattened Beirut building' from BBC News https://ift.tt/OfLMTmX

New Zealand loses first naval ship to sea since WW2

The HMNZS Manawanui ran aground while surveying a reef off the coast of Samoa before sinking. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1KfV07B

Fresh faces in Mozambique's poll as independence era leaders bow out

A watershed poll will see a shift at the top with a new era of post-colonial leaders vying for power. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FrJQeHv

Maldives to seek bailout from India despite strained ties

Mohamed Muizzu is expected to seek a bailout worth hundreds of millions of dollars during his India visit. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FbtnAol

Setback for black student punished over dreadlocks

Darryl George was suspended from his Houston-area high school over his dreadlocks. from BBC News https://ift.tt/59Hj8yz

Dolly Parton announces $1m donation to Hurricane Helene recovery

The singer says she was "heartbroken" by the destruction wrought in the US by the powerful storm. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zGWZ16v

Lebanon hospitals close as Israeli strikes hit health facilities

The World Health Organisation says at least 37 facilities have shut and dozens of medical staff have died. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KUhlPyt

WHO approves first mpox test for quick diagnosis

Lack of testing and delays in getting the results have made curbing the virus's spread harder. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Kfq70nJ

Floods and landslides leave 14 dead in Bosnia

Towns and villages cut off and homes are almost submerged by flash floods in central Bosnia-Herzegovina. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aHDrfym

Watch: Elephants escape floodwaters in Thailand

The elephants were evacuated from flash flooding at a sanctuary near Chiang Mai, Thailand. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BjiVl5X

BBC crew run for cover after gunfire heard across Lebanon-Israel border

They were filming on the Israeli side of the border, close to where clashes had been reported. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ciDPeal

'I just broke down' - Hurricane Helene takes emotional toll on survivors

Entire communities in North Carolina are coming to terms with devastating losses after a historic, deadly storm. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pvgDiHq

India's top court saves a poor student's college dream

Atul Kumar missed the deadline to pay his college fee by a few seconds - then a court stepped in to help him. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xPWR1FO

UN chief banned from Israel in row over Iran

Israel bars António Guterres for failing to condemn Tuesday's missile attack by Iran. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hHpAdCM

Mexico's first female president vows 'it's time for women'

At her inauguration, the first female president of Mexico promises to focus on improving health and education. from BBC News https://ift.tt/it80cgb

Chinese woman held in Germany for spying on arms firm

A Chinese woman has been arrested on suspicion of passing on information about Leipzig/Halle airport. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eS47jZi

VP debates rarely matter - the Walz v Vance showdown is different

In a tight US election race, every opportunity to generate positive attention and political momentum is precious. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UFi9f8w