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US approves sale of 500 Patriot missiles to Ukraine

The American-made interceptors are the only effective weapon for downing Russia's ballistic missiles. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YfNciOx

Watch: Blood donors get a Halloween fright in Thailand

Thai Red Cross workers dressed up as part of a Halloween-themed blood drive in the country's capital Bangkok. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LjfkPKs

Crypto giant Binance attempting to recover $6.3bn stolen in hack linked to North Korea

The cyber-attack, which the company describes as complex, is believed to be the largest ever of its kind. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MOmTQY8

The Indian chef who brought curry to America - then vanished

Indian chef Ranji Smile opened America’s first Indian restaurant in 1901 - then became a fake prince. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FgqC1Q6

BBC in the Philippines where Thomas Markle is expected to be investigated

Jonathan Head is in Cebu, reporting from outside the home where Markle last resided. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZI2XqOp

What we know so far about deadly Spain train crash

More than 500 passengers were on board the trains when the incident occurred in the province of Toledo, south of Madrid. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Fzh5VNn

Jay-Z to perform at Super Bowl half-time show

The rapper has been involved with the show for years but has never before performed at the NFL championship game. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6QxPvu3

Co-ordinated cattle raids kill at least 72 people in South Sudan

The cycle of revenge attacks continue as the country heads towards its first election since independence. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Xz9cbnv

Netherlands pulls out of Eurovision again over Israel participation

A Dutch broadcaster reverses a decision to take part, citing "sensitivities" over Israel's participation. from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cmr4y5dvlzneo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

What does Israel's election mean for Gaza and the wider world

The BBC's diplomatic correspondent James Landale reports from Jerusalem as ballots are cast. from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/ck240dg5n4gjo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Who should win the men's Ballon d'Or? BBC Sport pundits have their say

The Ballon d'Or winner will be announced in London on Monday - but who is going to claim the showpiece award? from BBC News https://ift.tt/JtZ3xwq

Crowds welcome Venezuela's MarĂ­a Machado after months in exile

The Venezuelan opposition leader spent more than 10 months in exile after escaping the country on a speedboat. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AkzlxES

Russia to host first Olympic federation world event since Ukraine invasion

The International Weightlifting Federation becomes the first Olympic federation to choose Russia to host a world championships since its invasion of Ukraine. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CKVqcNX

El Salvador president says bodies found in Haiti are not those of hostages

Nayib Bukele says bodies delivered to soldiers are "not our men" amid search for Salvadorans abducted last week. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FJwOHUZ

White House lifts tariffs on some Canadian goods as midterm elections loom

From 30 October, tariffs will be eased on some products, including certain machinery, and placed on others, such as carpets. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TO3ZUpg

Seven missing after multi-storey building collapses in Kenya's capital

Rescue efforts are under way to find people trapped under the block, which was still under construction when it buckled. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Xwy6PDi

Trump administration sues to block certification of upcoming Alaska election

The justice department has filed a lawsuit arguing that the inclusion of two candidates named Dan Sullivan could confuse voters. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MlnLUHp

Powerful earthquake hits Tibet killing 16 people, reports say

The quake hit a mountainous, sparsely-populated area in what China calls the Tibet Autonomous Region. from BBC News https://ift.tt/H5DGXnA

Trump ordered to answer questions under oath in BBC lawsuit

Trump is suing the BBC over an episode of Panorama that edited together two different sections of a speech he gave in 2021. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EhUpGo4

L'Oreal says weight loss drugs are impacting beauty and skincare sales

The beauty giant's CEO says the use of GLP-1s is "a very important phenomenon for us". from BBC News https://ift.tt/MDBSN8s