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Lizbeth Perez's uncle has not been seen since a boat was hit in international waters in September. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3M0cd8t

Most players come from underprivileged, rural backgrounds and learned the sport in the last few years. from BBC News https://bbc.in/49EEXh7

The House passed - and the Senate agreed to pass - a bill forcing the release of Epstein files, but legal hurdles remain. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3XcLbgC

Trump's comments came after a group of Democrats urged US service members to refuse unlawful commands. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4orPHTP

The first edition of Maurizio Cattelan's work was stolen from Blenheim Palace in 2019. from BBC News https://bbc.in/49MSJOP

Ethiopia has welcomed the return as part of a broader push to repatriate items of national significance. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4oPEQ71

Local media say one person was killed in the fire in the city of Oita, on the Japanese island of Kyushu. from BBC News https://bbc.in/47P56bF

The US-based Trinidadian rapper addressed the UN in New York alongside Trump administration officials, making claims that lack evidence. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4r65VEj

President Volodymyr Zelensky hails a "historic" deal aimed at boosting Ukraine's defences against deadly Russian air attacks. from BBC News https://bbc.in/49qPrk4

The US has justified its air and naval campaign as necessary to fight drug smuggling into the US. from BBC News https://bbc.in/47Ypgyz

Andre McKechnie argues the Vegemite ban in Victoria's jails denies him the right to "enjoy his culture". from BBC News https://bbc.in/47ZZJoO

Drones have been found across Western Europe near airports, military bases and power plants, as part of a suspected programme of 'hybrid warfare' from BBC News https://bbc.in/4oRZ7cg

The car was taking part in the race in New South Wales when it drove through a fence and hit the grandstand, police said. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4oDbTep

Six people are killed in Kyiv, and Ukraine targets one of Russia's biggest oil ports on the Black Sea coast. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3JXewIN

It is not clear who chartered the plane carrying the Palestinians from Kenya to South Africa. from BBC News https://bbc.in/47Iuxvv

An airport in Japan temporarily suspended flights on Wednesday after a bear wandered onto its grounds. from BBC News https://bbc.in/47VaXL5

The Wandan mud volcano is a particularly unusual example of the geological phenomenon, an expert told the BBC. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4pdAZQV

Bol Mel, who is sanctioned by the US for alleged corruption, had been tipped as Kiir's successor. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3XsZDB6

President Herzog's office says he holds Trump "in the highest regard", but that anyone seeking a pardon has to submit a formal request. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3LYpOgv

Andy McDonald recalls moment he encountered a shark while windsurfing in Western Australia this week. from BBC News https://bbc.in/44712RA

Mariam Cissé, said to be in her 20s, was accused of providing information to the army. from BBC News https://bbc.in/43lntlM

Emergency services have warned tourists and locals to keep away from coastal paths due to rough sea conditions. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4hU40Pa

Some residents in the heart of the South African city are living amid sewage in derelict buildings run by criminal gangs. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4p1Ne2W

A weakened Typhoon Fung-wong is now passing over the South China Sea, after leaving two people dead in the Philippines. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3LC1ZuN

A project to revive red kite populations in south-west Spain sees new mating pairs and chicks. from BBC News https://bbc.in/495rPkJ

The government wants to make it easier for employers to fire people and to limit some compassionate leave. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4qQKI1b

Typhoon Fung Wong will bring sustained winds of 185 km/h (155mph) and torrential rain to several areas on Sunday. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3LwT6Tm

Thousands of Kenyans, who fought for Britain, are buried in unknown locations and were never commemorated. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4r6miB9

Trump's closest ally in Europe will head to Washington in the midst of a disagreement over Russian oil. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4821mn1

The building the package was opened in was evacuated and those taken ill were found to be stable. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4otbECs

Miss Mexico, Fatima Bosch, said Nawat Itsaragrisil was 'not respectful' at a pre-pageant ceremony on Tuesday from BBC News https://bbc.in/47BHl6V

Floods have swept through towns, killing at least 85 people and leaving 75 others missing. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3LpMS7W

It is unclear whether the citizens were fighting on behalf of Russia or Ukraine. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4qLPr48

Three people have died and officials expect more fatalities after a UPS plane crashed during takeoff. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3JDK0DC

A new study suggests that changes to Hektoria Glacier are unprecedented - but not all scientists agree. from BBC News https://bbc.in/47npzUL

At least one person has died and residents were forced to seek shelter from the high water on rooftops. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3LnZ60z

The top US court will soon hear arguments on whether Trump's tariffs are legal, with major implications for presidential power. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3XafiVO

President Samia faced little opposition with key rivals either imprisoned or barred from running. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3Ll7FJB

An officer dressed as Spiderman to carry out a Halloween sting operation on a gang in Peru. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3LiWPns

Jas Bains reflects a month on from the end of one of highest value civil cases ever heard in the UK. from BBC News https://bbc.in/436z2gK

BBC Verify has gathered more than 70 videos to track how President Trump's illegal immigration crackdown has unfolded so far. from BBC News https://bbc.in/47uVanD

Stars turn out in their best Halloween costumes at Heidi Klum's annual party. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4oQFCjH

The French actor was known for supporting roles in films that spanned nearly 40 years. from BBC News https://bbc.in/48XFQ42