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'No place for violence,' Macron says, as protesters clash with police in cities across France
Tear gas and water cannons have been fired at protesters in Paris, as a minister says more than half-a-million people attended demonstrations across the country.
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Europe
More NHS staff sacked over attacks victims' records
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Nottinghamshire
European diplomats attacked by Israeli settlers in West Bank
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Middle East
UK must protect against Russian 'hybrid attacks', ex-national security adviser says
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UK
Swinney's emotional explanation for his commitment to independence
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Scotland Politics
Pope discharged from hospital days after lung cancer surgery
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Europe
Chelsea's Martinez taken to hospital for 'precautionary tests'
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Chelsea

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Sport headlines

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Scottish Premiership: Fink gives dominant Dundee lead against Rangers
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Champions Cup: Bath ahead against Montpellier, Munster lead Racing 92
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Rugby Union
Boos and bananas on day of defiance at Man City
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Man City
Manzambi goal gives Villa victory at Newcastle
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Liverpool stage comeback to win at nine-man Brentford
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Premier League

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Latest news and must-see moments

Who topped the Strictly leaderboard this week?
SPOILERS! Find out who's sitting at the top of the table after Icons week.
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The outfits that are set to be the most popular this Halloween
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Culture
I hope Marvel fans accept my Scottish accent, says new star
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Edinburgh, Fife & East
DIY SOS to be 'rested' next year to save money, BBC says
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Culture
'Have a drink on me': Joe Lycett pays bar tab at fellow Traitors star's local
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Lancashire
What's the unusual connection between Gemma Chan's cat and Colin Farrell? Video, 00:01:03
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The Graham Norton Show
Live Lounge: Chase & Status perform their new track and a Turnstile cover. Video, 7 minutes
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The Celebrity Traitors

Catch up with all six episodes of the Celebrity Traitors. Video
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Miranda's tears, joy and dance moves steal the show as deadly boredom sets in
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Culture
Ed Gamble chats with the latest players to leave the castle in Uncloaked. Video
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iPlayer
Romesh hosts Richard E. Grant for a (mini) Celebrity Traitors reunion. Audio
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Discover more shows from The Celebrity Traitors cast on BBC iPlayer
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Quizzes and games

Weekly quiz: Which star is lending his voice to Gromit?
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Culture
Challenge yourself with this week's crosswords
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Bitesize
About 6% got full marks last week: Test your sport knowledge from the week
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Sport
Winnie-the-Pooh 100th anniversary: How much do you know about the iconic bear?
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Bitesize
New to Sudoku? Start with our easy puzzle
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Bitesize

Food and recipes

Get your slow cooker pulling its weight with these easy ideas
From smoky beans to fragrant curries, you won't believe how low-effort these recipes are.
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Food
Shortcut recipes to take the faff out of cooking
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Food
Air fryer mistakes I learned the hard way
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Food
'All three shops have sold out' since TikToker visit
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Devon
Eight traditional treats from around the UK
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Bitesize

Easy high-protein recipes

Health and wellbeing

What is stimming and how should parents respond to it?
Bitesize Parenting looks at why children stim and whether it's something that parents should be worried about.
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Bitesize
'I'd talk to the TV': The paid companions bringing warmth to China's lonely
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China
'I could never hear on my left side - until I got a prosthetic ear'
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Northern Ireland
How to perform CPR and use a defibrillator in an emergency
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Morning Live
Can full body MRI scans be good for our health? Audio, 28 minutes
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Money

The man accused of tricking his friends out of £50,000
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South Yorkshire
'I applied for 200 jobs' - How 'spray and pray' AI job applications can backfire
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Business
The Sabrina Carpenter clip that helped a 22-year-old make £120,000 a year
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Business
Man's parcel complaints trigger Evri investigation
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Kent
What will major Isa reforms mean for you? Audio, 25 minutes
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Uplifting stories

Photographer's 'awe' at rare albino stag encounter
The British Deer Society confirms the photograph is of an albino red deer seen in Devon.
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Devon
Under-9s abandon team talk to chase passing steam train
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Dorset
Faster than F1: The extreme motorsport where women keep winning
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Motorsport
'I've worked with Declan Rice and Mbappé': Life as a custom football boot designer
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Bitesize
Growing giant pumpkins in a Summer with no rain. Audio, 00:04:54
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Insight and analysis

A closer look at the week's stories

Two-week half terms: The school holiday no one can agree on
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Family & Education
Toxic algorithms wouldn't let them go - now Australia wants an off switch
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Australia
'People call them pervert glasses': Blind users fear backlash over smart tech
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Scotland
Does Scott's Disney+ exit unmask wider issue in coverage of women's game?
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Women's Football
Four common myths about when the clocks change in the UK
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Bitesize

Science and nature

Why hasn't the UK had any named storms yet?
So far this autumn wet and windy weather patterns have been steered away from the UK. When could we see that change?
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Weather
Orca found in Uist 'one of oldest males ever recorded' say scientists
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Highlands & Islands
Was Neanderthal life violent? This wound suggests lethal fighting was more common
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Science & Environment
How rats were trained to clear landmines. Audio, 11 minutes
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Simon Reeve flies over a vast icefield in search of the Yukon River's source. Video, 00:01:37
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Wilderness with Simon Reeve

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'Law change will be my sons' legacy - I hope they're proud of me'
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South Yorkshire
Scotland 'not like Manchester', Swinney says in dig at PM Burnham
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Scotland Politics
Ex-Reform politician likens party's response to criticism to an abuser
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Wales
Man and woman appear before court following arson attack deaths
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