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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
Burnham 'open' to calls for slavery apology but not reparations
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Politics
Why North Korea's 'elite' hackers are the prime suspect in major Binance hack
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Technology
Celebrity Traitors comes to a climax in nail-biting final
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Culture
Watch: Traitor or faithful? Celebrities reveal their allegiances. Video, 00:01:01
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News
Mahmood expected to announce changes to rules around indefinite leave to remain
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Politics
He left 28 years ago, now after 36,000 miles Karl Bushby is almost home
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Sport headlines

Shearer on trials of MOTD & the manager's job that never was
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Rabada takes two wickets in first over as stunned Australia chase 288
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Cricket
Sherrock upsets Littler to win £501,000 in one-leg challenge event
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Darts
Villa to sue Carragher over 'unacceptable insults'
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Aston Villa
Verstappen and Lawson given grid penalties for Mexico practice collision
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Stories from England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland

UK has 'no authority' over death of woman shot in US
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Liverpool
Scottish councils want a rethink on reform plans - is there a way forward?
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Scotland Politics
Family given 'glimmer of hope' as toddler heads to US for cancer treatment
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Wales
When a wedding fell apart, 11 strangers helped create something unforgettable
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Spooky season

Chilling tales for dark nights on iPlayer and Sounds

Keanu Reeves stars in Bram Stoker's Dracula. Video
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iPlayer
The true story behind 'Britain’s most haunted house' Audio, 29 minutes
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Sounds
Catch up with the comedy chaos of the ghosts of Button House. Video
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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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Entertainment and TV

Latest news and must-see moments

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

Catch up

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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iPlayer
What did the stars think about their time in the castle?
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Media Centre
Watch Claudia's first all-star cast in Celebrity Traitors series one. Video
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iPlayer

Quizzes and games

Weekly quiz: What was wrong with the Spotify listing of Dolly Parton's Jolene?
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Culture
Put your knowledge of Halloween traditions and superstitions to the test
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Bitesize
Only 11% of quizzers got full marks last week: How will you score this week?
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Sport
Try this archive TV quiz about spectres, spooks, phantoms and ghosts
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Archive
New to Sudoku? Start with our easy puzzle and work your way up to hard
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Bitesize

Food and recipes

Weekend cooking projects to hunker down with this autumn
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Food
We've got your Halloween party menu covered
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Food
The batch-cook base dishes that save you money in the supermarket
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Food
Is this pub the oldest in England?
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Somerset
Why are pumpkins associated with Halloween?
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Health and wellbeing

'Don't be frightened of the snot' - and other tips for dealing with childhood bugs
It's that time of year when kids (and their grown-ups) might feel like they're in a state of never-ending colds - but what can you do about it?
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CBeebies Parenting
Why do we dream?
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What is the appeal of the backyard ultra?
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England
I'm one of a growing number of Gen Z birdwatchers - it helps my mental health
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Glasgow & West Scotland
Should you drink kefir every day? A dietitian explains the benefits
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Food

Uplifting stories

Chippy owner honoured with painting by royal artist
Pindy Kaur's portrait by Nicky Philips is part of an exhibition honouring the impact of independent businesses on their communities.
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South Yorkshire
Celebrity Traitors' Joe Lycett's tribute to viral TikTok nan
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Wales
International star Eartha Kitt feels right at home in a small Yorkshire town. Video, 00:07:02
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Archive
Kane's rise from childhood keeper to the best in the world
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England Men
Take a trip to the Canadian Rockies in search of wild horses. Video, 58 minutes
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Insight and analysis

A closer look at the week's stories

When a wedding fell apart, 11 strangers helped create something unforgettable
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Northern Ireland
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
Wettest week for two years but still not enough rain to get out of drought
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Weather
The programmer whose skill helped avoid a cyber crisis. Audio, 27 minutes
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Sounds

Science and nature

Autumnal wildlife shots catch 'incredible' moments
Photographers across the North East and Cumbria capture striking images of dolphins, bitterns and stags.
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England
Tiny zebra-striped bee sighting a 'huge surprise'
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Somerset
'An annoying buzz': The search for stealthier drones
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Technology
The 'cartwheeling' snake clocking top speeds while rolling to safety
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Newsround
Protecting Britain’s busiest mountain with 600,000 visitors each year. Video, 55 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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Sounds
Robson Green plays an ex-con who finds himself solving crimes
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iPlayer
How many horror films took inspiration from the disturbing case of Ed Gein?
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Sounds
From farthings to pounds: The story behind the money in your wallet
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