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Ukrainian evacuees reunite with family after years trapped in Russia-occupied city
Oleshky residents had been without food, water and electricity, with many resorting to cooking garden weeds to survive.
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Europe
Emotional reunions with loved ones for Oleshky evacuees. Video, 00:01:30
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Europe
Healey risks breaking minimum wage promise for younger workers
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Politics
'It's been killing me!' Celebrity Traitors winners relieved the secret is out
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Crypto firm Binance covers 90% of losses after $6.3bn hack
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Technology
Europe can no longer rely on US to 'bankroll' its defence, Starmer says
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Premier League: Gray heads Spurs in front against Crystal Palace after Mateta sent off
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Norris fastest ahead of Antonelli in final practice session at Mexico City Grand Prix
Follow text updates and listen to radio coverage of the third practice session at the Mexico City Grand Prix.
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Formula 1
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Scottish League Cup semi-final: Will Rangers or Aberdeen make breakthrough?
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Scottish League Cup
Martinez's 'inexplicable' 83 seconds cost Man Utd and Carrick
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Man Utd
Brighton stun Man City to maintain bright start
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Premier League
'Un-Australian' - Warner tears into former side after SA charge to win
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Spooky season

Chilling tales and haunting tracks 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
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Sounds
Four vampires who have been bickering housemates for centuries
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iPlayer
A grief-stricken couple try to escape their past, but the past has other ideas... Video
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iPlayer
Join 6 Music for a dark side goth, electronic and dark pop mixtape. Audio
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Sounds

Entertainment and TV

Latest news and must-see moments

Delve into the catacombs of the BBC's Halloween TV and films
Embrace the dark nights with films and TV shows screaming now on iPlayer...
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Media Centre
Why Glenn Close fought to keep the original ending of Fatal Attraction. Video, 00:01:52
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The Graham Norton Show
The Witch Farm first spine-tingling clip and premiere date revealed
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Media Centre
Author Kit de Waal: I was heading for a breakdown, then books saved my life
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Birmingham & Black Country
How video game remakes tap the power of nostalgia
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Technology
Gruffalo illustrator considering legal action against AI firms
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London
Why we have a morbid fascination with films about serial killers. Audio
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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!

Celebrity Traitors comes to a climax in nail-biting final
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Culture
Claudia and the finalists join Ed to discuss the Traitors endgame. Video
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iPlayer
Watch Claudia's first all-star cast in Celebrity Traitors series one. Video
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iPlayer
Want more Traitors? Discover series from around the world. Video
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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
Guess the UK city from its landmark
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Bitesize

Food and recipes

Weekend cooking projects to hunker down with this autumn
Why not try something relaxing, absorbing and ultimately delicious?
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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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Bitesize

Pasta recipes to try this autumn

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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Bitesize
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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iPlayer

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
Responsible or panicked? Meet the people around the world already preparing for crisis
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World
AC Milan v Inter and the tale of an iconic image
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Football
Will I get the £100 energy payment and when will I receive it?
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Business
Which weather app is the most accurate? Audio
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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
Can science help us explain our strangest ghostly encounters? Audio, 43 minutes
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Sounds

The video playlist

Watch a selection of standout clips from across the BBC

Most popular on BBC iPlayer

Watch the trailer now and add to watchlist for later

Discover more to watch and listen to

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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iPlayer
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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iPlayer

Around the UK

Stories from England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland

UK has 'no authority' over death of woman shot in US
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Liverpool
Man arrested over death of 80-year-old man in Fife
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Edinburgh, Fife & East
'Greedy' solicitor used fake will-writing invoices to defraud cancer charity out of thousands
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Wales
Fault on key electricity link ahead of winter peak
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Northern Ireland
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