Crypto giant Binance hit by $6.3bn hack

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Binance, the world's biggest cryptocurrency exchange, has been hit by a $6.3bn hack, believed to be the biggest in history. Half of the assets have been frozen but many remain in the hands of the hackers, the cryptocurrency giant said. It later added that it had "begun recovering" some funds. We answer audience questions about the hack. The evacuation of the Russian-occupied Ukrainian city of Oleshky is under way, Russian and Ukrainian authorities have confirmed. We speak to our reporter, who has been in contact with people in the city. With less than a week to go until the US midterm elections, more than 43 million Americans have already voted. We speak to two voters about the issues influencing their choices, including the debate around AI and data centres. According to new research, eating fruit and vegetable scraps such as peels and stalks could provide a health boost that many of us are missing. Presenter: James Reynolds. (Photo: Binance logo and hacker code are seen in this illustration taken October 30, 2026. Credit: Dado Ruvic/Illustration/Reuters)