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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.
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Europe
Crypto giant Binance attempting to recover $6.3bn stolen in hack linked to North Korea
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What we know about Binance's $6.3bn hack. Video, 00:00:59
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Celebrity Traitors comes to a climax in nail-biting final
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Culture
Police deployed during stand-off over control of top Poland court
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Europe
Hundreds evacuated from Russian-occupied Oleshky during rare Ukraine ceasefire
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Driver guilty of hitting cyclist and dragging him to death under car
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Manchester
G20 'family photo' cancelled after protests over presence of Russian minister
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US inmate Christa Pike says she woke up 'confused and in pain' after failed execution
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Watch WXV Global Series: Moloney-MacDonald scores four tries as England dominate USA
Watch live coverage and follow text updates as England look to bounce back from back-to-back defeats as they play the USA in New Jersey.
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Rugby Union
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Mexico City Grand Prix practice resumes after contact between Verstappen and Lawson
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Formula 1
What Howe could bring to Man Utd - and what are the challenges?
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Man Utd
South Africa-Australia set for classic finale – what does history suggest could happen?
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Cricket
Sheff Utd beat Wrexham to extend unbeaten run
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Championship

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Watch the finale of The Celebrity Traitors

As the ultimate game of deception and trust draws to a close, the stakes have never been higher...

Spoilers ahead!

Who won The Celebrity Traitors?
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Claudia and the finalists join Ed to discuss the Traitors endgame. Video
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What did the stars think about their time in the castle?
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Watch Claudia's first all-star cast in Celebrity Traitors series one. Video
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Entertainment and TV

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Which songs will the Strictly couples dance to for Halloween Week?
Sir Ian McKellen will also make a special cameo for this week's results show group dance.
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From watching Star Trek to knighthood - Sir Patrick Stewart's memorable BBC moments. Video, 00:01:29
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US & Canada
'Surreal' for singer to hear songs on Celebrity Traitors
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England
Philomena Cunk returns for Charlie Brooker's biggest film journey yet
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Gruffalo illustrator considering legal action against AI firms
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London
Ex-Top Gear host Richard Hammond's 'brave' new Welsh life wild swimming and running
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Wales
Royal Blood bring energy to Radio 1's Live Lounge. Video, 10 minutes
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Spooky season

Chilling tales for dark nights on iPlayer and Sounds

Catch up with the comedy chaos of the ghosts of Button House. Video
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The true story behind 'Britain’s most haunted house' Audio, 29 minutes
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Sounds
Lenny Rush stars in a heartwarming comedy about a vampire with a secret. Video
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Your real-life chilling experiences as we count down to Halloween. Audio
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Keanu Reeves stars in Bram Stoker's Dracula. Video
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Food and recipes

Try these slow cooker comfort foods with a takeaway twist
Surprisingly easy recipes that are perfect for a Friday night feast.
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Food
Wicked ideas for Halloween cocktails
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Food
The batch-cook base dishes that save you money in the supermarket
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Food
Reviving a 200-year-old ale recipe made in a teapot
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Stoke & Staffordshire
Do you know your fish and chips?
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CBBC

Health and wellbeing

I'm one of a growing number of Gen Z birdwatchers - it helps my mental health
A recent RSPB study suggests there are more than four million birdwatchers in Britain, up from 2.7 million eight years ago.
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Glasgow & West Scotland
Should you drink kefir every day? A dietitian explains the benefits
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Food
'I made the wrong decision,' Hyrox athlete who soiled herself in race tells BBC
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World
Hangxiety: Why some people experience anxiety after drinking alcohol. Audio, 9 minutes
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Six things to remember if you're worrying about your baby's sleep
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Uplifting stories

The non-football fan who snapped the game beautifully
Peter Robinson has been a photographer at 13 FIFA World Cups since 1970.
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Leicestershire
Couple find love aged 88 in retirement village
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Birmingham & Black Country
Dinosaur named after fossil-loving dad from Surrey
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Newsround
Losing my legs ended my football dream - now skiing gives me freedom
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NE, Orkney & Shetland
When Houdini performed a spectacular challenge in Hull. Audio, 00:02:41
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Insight and analysis

A closer look at the week's stories

Wettest week for two years but still not enough rain to get out of drought
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Weather
China made Mbappé apologise - but many don't know exactly what he said
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Asia
How Poundland grew from a market stall to a high street giant
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England
Kane's rise from childhood keeper to the best in the world
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England Men
The programmer whose skill helped avoid a cyber crisis. Audio, 27 minutes
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Science and nature

Stunning photos capture October's Hunter's Moon around the world
October's full Moon, nicknamed the Hunter's Moon, lit up the night sky last weekend.
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Weather
'The penguins are noisy, the people fantastic': Life as an Antarctic postmaster
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Bristol
The 'cartwheeling' snake clocking top speeds while rolling to safety
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Newsround
Regular spaceplane flights planned in project
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Cornwall
Tessellation: How geometry can solve some of nature's most complex problems. Video, 29 minutes
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Jump scares: Cheap thrills or movie-making magic?
Boo! Inside Cinema examines the filmmaking tricks that keep audiences on the edge of their seats
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Comedian Bob Mortimer chooses his Desert Island Discs
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Robson Green plays an ex-con who finds himself solving crimes
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How many horror films took inspiration from the disturbing case of Ed Gein?
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From farthings to pounds: The story behind the money in your wallet
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Ex-football chief admits offences linked to woman's drugging and rape by husband
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Manchester
Police Scotland carrying out 'active inquiries' into Andrew and Epstein Balmoral visits
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Scotland
Children's laureates to donate to Sally Rooney after UK sales halted over Palestine Action support
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Wales
DUP leader 'hopes' Carla Lockhart will not leave the party
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