Watch: Blood donors get a Halloween fright in Thailand

Thai Red Cross workers dressed up as part of a Halloween-themed blood drive in the country's capital Bangkok.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Ethiopia acquires Russian fighter jets and air defence systems amid war in Tigray

The acquisition of the warplanes comes amid ongoing fighting in northern Tigray region that started last month.

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What we know so far about deadly Spain train crash

More than 500 passengers were on board the trains when the incident occurred in the province of Toledo, south of Madrid.

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Jay-Z to perform at Super Bowl half-time show

The rapper has been involved with the show for years but has never before performed at the NFL championship game.

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Co-ordinated cattle raids kill at least 72 people in South Sudan

The cycle of revenge attacks continue as the country heads towards its first election since independence.

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Netherlands makes U-turn over Eurovision return

A Dutch broadcaster reverses a decision to take part, citing "sensitivities" over Israel's participation.

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What does Israel's election mean for Gaza and the wider world?

The BBC's diplomatic correspondent James Landale reports from Jerusalem as ballots are cast.

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Who should win the men's Ballon d'Or? BBC Sport pundits have their say

The Ballon d'Or winner will be announced in London on Monday - but who is going to claim the showpiece award?

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Crowds welcome Venezuela's María Machado after months in exile

The Venezuelan opposition leader spent more than 10 months in exile after escaping the country on a speedboat.

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Man arrested after fire at Hitler's mountaintop Eagle's Nest retreat

Some 200 emergency personnel were deployed to fight the blaze at the Nazi dictator's Alpine residence in Germany.

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Russia to host first Olympic federation world event since Ukraine invasion

The International Weightlifting Federation becomes the first Olympic federation to choose Russia to host a world championships since its invasion of Ukraine.

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El Salvador president says bodies found in Haiti are not those of hostages

Nayib Bukele says bodies delivered to soldiers are "not our men" amid search for Salvadorans abducted last week.

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White House lifts tariffs on some Canadian goods as midterm elections loom

From 30 October, tariffs will be eased on some products, including certain machinery, and placed on others, such as carpets.

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Seven missing after multi-storey building collapses in Kenya's capital

Rescue efforts are under way to find people trapped under the block, which was still under construction when it buckled.

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Trump administration sues to block certification of upcoming Alaska election

The justice department has filed a lawsuit arguing that the inclusion of two candidates named Dan Sullivan could confuse voters.

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Hispanic voters helped bring Trump to power - in Texas, the tide may be turning

Recent polls suggest the president is facing challenging headwinds in the state ahead of the midterms.

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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.

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