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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://bbc.in/4BCTBka

CCTV, zip ties and election watchers: How US mail-in votes are secured and counted

BBC Verify goes to an election centre to get a behind-the-scenes look at how mail-in ballots for the US midterm elections are processed. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4ySvTOA

G20 'family photo' cancelled after protests over presence of Russian minister

UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband confronted his Russian counterpart at the meeting and accused his government of killing innocent civilians in Ukraine. from BBC News https://bbc.in/48wfEvz

Hundreds evacuated from Russian-occupied Oleshky during rare Ukraine ceasefire

Hundreds of people are also understood to have stayed in the front-line town, despite the dangers. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3UbX4pk

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://bbc.in/4zeEn3m

How could Israel break election deadlock? Here are four scenarios

With 85% of votes counted, all signs point to an impasse. The most likely outcome may be new elections. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4A0dDnl

Arab parties could hold key as Netanyahu and Eisenkot set to fall short of victory

The two main blocs appear to have too few seats to form the next government without reliance on Arab parties. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4irj4oc

Trump says US voter fraud is 'rampant' - evidence suggests it is extremely rare

As the US president casts doubt on the security of the midterm elections, BBC Verify examines his claims. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4ibk80D

Celebrations in Serbia after veteran ruler Vučić loses election to student-led protest movement

The populist right-wing leader of 12 years says it is "clear" his party has lost the vote billed as a referendum on the country's future. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4ijPXmF

Suspect in deadly Paris suburb shooting sent for psychiatric observation

He will be observed to evaluate whether his "psychiatric health is compatible with pursuing his interrogation", authorities said. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4eu3neC

China's big political meeting could see Xi 'tighten discipline' in Party

The highly secretive four-day Plenum starts Monday in Beijing. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4zT3AR0

Eric Bauza, voice of Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, dies aged 46

Bauza had voiced a number of characters in this summer's animated hit Coyote vs. Acme. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4BpD6In

From Russian cages to Irish sanctuary: The five-year rescue journey of Bu and Tyapa

For Bu and Tyapa, the five-year journey from Russia to the Irish countryside was anything but straightforward. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4eM5RoH

Who actually controls Ukraine's access to Starlink?

President Zelensky says limits to the technology continue to affect Ukrainian forces, while US officials and Elon Musk offer conflicting accounts of who controls it. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4izcjBT

Australian MP's condition improves after alleged car attack

The Independent MP is now in a serious but stable condition, according to the Melbourne hospital. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4BpLsQ0

Five Israelis wounded and two suspected Palestinian attackers killed in West Bank shooting

The attack comes at a time of heightened tensions in the West Bank and four days before Israel's general election. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3UbzcSG

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://bbc.in/48eXrCA

Hundreds of flights cancelled as Typhoon Champi shuts Taiwan

One person has died after being swept away by waves in Taiwan's Liuqiu island, authorities say. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4zfiAsn

Attack on actor Tiger Shroff is dark reminder of Bollywood's gangster past

The attack on Shroff has revived memories of the 1990s, when gangsters wielded influence over the industry. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4zLWyNA

Rosenberg: Russia agrees to Ukraine talks but sees little to talk about in new peace push

President Vladimir Putin does not feel under pressure right now to end the war, the BBC's Russia Editor writes. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4z59rmd

Airbnb hosts can no longer make guests strip beds and wash dishes under new rules

The updated policy will apply to all reservations booked on the accommodation site on or after 20 November. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4eb6FUb

Russia frees US citizen Stephen Hubbard, state media reports

Stephen Hubbard has been taken to Pulkovo Airport, Putin said during talks with US envoy Steve Witkoff. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4ib9sxA

Huge crowds watch attempt to save shark stranded in South Korean canal

A third attempt has been made to guide the 9ft 10in (3m) shark back to the open sea. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4zDZ20y

Australian MP loses both legs after alleged car attack

Her alleged attacker, 43-year-old Brendan Nugent, faces multiple charges and appeared in court for the first time on Wednesday. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4yvVr3G

Residents warned not to drink tap water after hundreds fall sick near South Africa capital

More than 400 people, mostly children, become ill after drinking contaminated water, east of Pretoria. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4iv6qWf

Why Israeli Gen Z voters are drawn to the far right

More than half a million young people will cast their ballots in Israel next week - and they could make all the difference. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4ysAnuP

Vinted blocks French looters listing stolen goods for sale

The platform said since the weekend it had "taken immediate action to idenitify and remove listings linked to looting". from BBC News https://bbc.in/4i7IPtv

French cities calm overnight after curfews imposed to quell violence, PM says

Sébastien Lecornu said new curfews for Tuesday night would be decided where necessary. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3WBXcPt

Katya Adler: France's government under pressure after weekend of widespread violence

Political tension grips France after rioting marred protests over the cost of living and struggling public services, Katya Adler writes. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4yW488l

Bangladesh says it was not informed of its citizens' execution by Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia said it executed two Bangladeshis last week for committing an "indecent act" in a mosque. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4ypuBdt

Parisians wake up to protest damage and looted shops

Violence broke out across France on Saturday during the latest day of demonstrations against conditions in schools and the cost of living. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3TIEV2b

Burnt out cars and shattered glass on Paris streets after protests turn to riots and looting

Around 1,800 people were arrested after nationwide protests saw outbreaks of violence and vandalism. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4s9cmHE

Church makes sainthood case for 'WW1 hero' priest

Fr Willie Doyle was killed during World War One while trying to help injured and dying soldiers. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3Wc3DZp

Inside Ukrainian offensive pushing Russia back - with Starlink playing a key role

The BBC joins Ukraine's Operation Vivaldi as it regains crucial territory in the Donbas, but optimism has been dampened by souring relations with President Trump. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4hQkAkC

Judge throws out child sex abuse charges against actor Timothy Busfield

The judge in the case said on Friday that the prosecutor "failed to act in a fair and impartial manner". from BBC News https://bbc.in/3U7dWx8

Maduro pleads not guilty to new torture-related charges in New York

"I reject this document entirely," Maduro said in court, responding to newly added torture-related charges. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4s7wE4p

Watch: Harry and Meghan at first joint engagement since UK return

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are making several public appearances in Nottingham. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4i1GO24

What's going on between Kelly Clarkson and a Brooklyn store bird?

The Since U Been Gone singer claims she was "looked at as if I couldn't afford" an item in the store. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4yPIymd

Russian strikes leave 600,000 without power in Ukraine, Zelensky says

Ukraine's president says "critical" infrastructure was hit overnight, while emergency services say at least three were killed. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4zCKSgl

Trump ousts Kimberly Guilfoyle as US ambassador to Greece after corruption allegations

Guilfoyle said the allegations of improper conduct were false and that being ambassador was the "honour of a lifetime". from BBC News https://bbc.in/4yN6VAF

Watch: US man eyes pumpkin world record after fifth contest win

Horticulture teacher Travis Gienger hauled his pumpkin from Minnesota to Half Moon Bay, California where he won the annual event. from BBC News https://bbc.in/47MuCxg

Documents falsified to evade tax on Abramovich's wealth, BBC finds

Backdated paperwork also made the Russian oligarch’s yachts and mansions disappear from accounts, investigation finds. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3W5ZiH8

Poland detains man suspected of planning assassination of PM Tusk

Police received credible information about possible attacks against Donald Tusk and his defence minister. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4B0hguH

Dozens of gold prospectors killed in strikes on Egypt-Sudan border, rights group says

Neither Egypt nor Sudan has commented on the alleged strikes on an artisanal mining camp on Saturday. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4hS1mK7

Watch: How did Roman Abramovich's advisors help hide his wealth?

Working with the Bureau of Investigative Journalism, BBC Panorama reveals how the Russian billionaire hid his wealth with the help of Deloitte. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4yg9tXe

Russian glide bomb attack on Zaporizhzhia kills at least 20 people

Volodymyr Zelensky says the attack, which left children dead, was Russia expressing its "thanks" for a US diesel deal. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4yIaVCN

Four dead and thousands without power after Hurricane Isaias lashes US

Roofs were ripped off buildings after Isaias barrelled into the US on Friday evening, before it weakened to a post-tropical cyclone. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3VAKO1W

US country music star Ella Langley cancels show due to 'security threat'

Police say they checked the concert venue in Tulsa, Oklahoma but "could not find any threat". from BBC News https://bbc.in/4AUhwLX

'Stain on the country': Trump criticises Norway over Nobel Peace Prize

The US president told a rally he had "never heard of" the winner, former International Criminal Court judge Navi Pillay. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4dzR6Fc

Why Elon Musk is taking on India's richest man over Starlink

Musk has taken pot-shots at Reliance owner Mukesh Ambani as Starlink struggles to launch in India. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4rVVO64

​​USS Lincoln docks in San Diego after 10-month mission

The US aircraft carrier was set to return in May but the war with Iran has kept it at sea on one of the longest deployments ever. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4AW7t8R

Israelis demand accountability over 7 October failures three years after attacks

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has refused to take any personal responsibility for what happened or order a state inquiry. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4hK0dpn

Why Zimbabwe tycoon 'Sir Wicknell' was loved and hated in Africa

Wicknell Chivayo divided opinion in life and continues to do so in death. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3UgXFG2

What we know about Christa Pike’s ‘unprecedented' recovery after failed execution

The BBC's Sarah Smith details the injuries sustained by the US death row inmate after two failed lethal injections, and what comes next. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3TIPrWU

Former Australian bishop jailed for sexually abusing young men

The former Bishop of Broome is one of the most senior Catholic clerics in the world to face sex abuse charges. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4y6QRJa

What prompted the US bombers to leave RAF Fairford?

The mass evacuation of American bombers from the UK points to concern in the Pentagon, our security correspondent writes. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3VwqTRD

Blue Planet and Gandhi composer George Fenton dies aged 76

The musician received five Oscar nominations, and soundtracked dozens of memorable nature films. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3VzjPDM

Trump chooses top spy boss to run new AI taskforce

The US president said his national intelligence chief will lead the group as worries over AI grow. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4xYjnfJ

Why has Spain's PM called a snap election?

his series of measures to tackle the housing crisis was defeated in parliament on Friday from BBC News https://bbc.in/3TFGGgf

Supporters of jailed ex-PM Imran Khan march to Pakistan capital

Thousands have taken to the streets after talks between authorities and Khan's party ended in deadlock. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4htGI47

G7 to release millions of barrels of oil and diesel after Trump threat

The co-ordinated release is aimed at heading off further price spikes and avoiding a ban on US diesel exports. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4hv1f8o

Australia investigating Flydubai co-pilot's links to country

State police and the country's security agency are looking into the co-pilot, who attempted to take control of a Flydubai plane travelling to Israel. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4y0konI

Russia strikes second major bridge in Kyiv, mayor says

The attack on Northern Bridge comes after repeat attacks on another major bridge in recent days. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4zxE3wD

Newly released video shows Luigi Mangione’s arrest

The bodycam footage also shows a police officer finding a gun in Mangione's backpack, days after the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4z3nhVy

How widely used is the death penalty in the US?

The death penalty is back in the news after Christa Pike survived two lethal injection attempts in Tennessee - but how widely used is it in the US? from BBC News https://bbc.in/4zcjdTd

Japan's first mayor to take maternity leave lands on TIME100 Next list

Shoko Kawata's maternity leave drew mixed reactions in Japan, a country struggling to lift birth rates. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4zaPycP

Six smugglers jailed for manslaughter over worst Channel small boats disaster

Thirty-one migrants died when their boat went down in November 2021. The trial found that the guilty men were part of two smuggling networks. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4hocJdP

Zimbabwe tycoon Wicknell Chivayo and wife killed in helicopter crash

Chivayo was known for his lavish lifestyle, close ties to African presidents and lucrative government contracts. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4z8lOh0