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NewsBBCSudan's civilian leaders arrested amid coup reports
It comes amid rising tensions between the country's military and civilian transitional authorities.
NewsBBCAfghanistan facing desperate food crisis, UN warns
The UN World Food Programme says half the population now faces acute food insecurity.
EntertainmentBBCJames Michael Tyler: 11 of Gunther's funniest Friends moments
A look back at some of the character's highlights following actor James Michael Tyler's death.
NewsBBCBudget 2021: What do you want to change?
We ask six people across the UK what they would like to see from Rishi Sunak's Budget.
NewsBBCChina postpones Beijing marathon due to Covid surge
Around 30,000 people were expected to take part in the marathon on October 31.
BusinessBBCCo-op Bank fails in TSB takeover approach
The Co-operative Bank confirms it made an approach to buy Spanish-owned British rival TSB.
NewsBBCChina's hypersonic missile: Could it spark a new arms race?
China's firing of a new nuclear-capable missile carried on a glider has raised questions about a US response.
TechnologyBBCOfcom orders phone networks to block foreign scam calls
UK networks agree to block almost all internet calls coming from abroad if they pretend to be UK numbers.
NewsBBCBudget 2021: £2bn for new homes on derelict or unused land
The government says the funding will "unlock" 160,000 greener homes on brownfield land.
NewsBBCClimate change quiz: Test your knowledge of how to reduce emissions
How much do you know about the steps you could take to help curb climate change?
NewsAustralian Associated PressMass burial of COVID-19 victims in PNG
Papua New Guinea authorities have approved a mass burial to take pressure off Port Moresby's hospital morgue where bodies are stacked on top of each other as COVID-19 cases surge.National Pandemic Response Controller David Manning has authorised the burial of 200 bodies out of more than 300 at the morgue which was built to cater for only 60, PNG newspaper The National reports.
BusinessBBCBudget: Don’t hit us again, businesses begs chancellor
Business bodies fear increased taxes following the pandemic, while tackling a number of shortages.
EntertainmentYahoo On This DayWhy the original 'Halloween' is a classic horror film that just won't die
John Carpenter's miraculous film Halloween— shot over 21 days for just $300,000 — went on to take $70m globally making it one of the most profitable movies ever made. Read more about it.
NewsBBCChina president Xi Jinping marks 50th anniversary at UN
Taiwan lost its seat at the UN after China gained membership in 1971.
NewsAustralian Associated PressXi says China will uphold world peace
President Xi Jinping has vowed that China will always uphold world peace and international rules, amid concerns expressed by the United States and other countries over the nation's increasing assertiveness globally.The comments come after Taiwan said this month that military tension with China was at its worst in more than 40 years, amid mounting worries that the giant neighbour might try to take back by military force the self-ruled island it claims as its own.
NewsBBCUganda: One killed in bomb attack at Kampala bar
Islamic State says it was behind the bombing - a week after the UK warned about a possible attack.
BusinessBBCThe bumpy road to India's electric car dreams
New investments and incentives are making electric vehicles more viable. But is India ready for the change?
NewsBBCDigicel Pacific: Australia's Telstra buys Pacific firm 'to block China'
The government and telecoms giant Telstra purchase Digicel Pacific in a joint venture.
CelebrityBBCJames Michael Tyler: Friends actor dies aged 59
The actor, who played Gunther on the hit show, had been diagnosed with stage four prostate cancer.
NewsAustralian Associated PressMilitary arrests civilian leaders in Sudan
Soldiers have arrested most members of Sudan's cabinet and a large number of pro-government party leaders in an apparent military coup, three political sources say, throwing a fragile transition towards democracy into disarray.Citing unidentified sources, Saudi-owned, Dubai-based Al Hadath said Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok had been placed under house arrest and military forces arrested four cabinet ministers, one civilian member of the ruling Sovereign Council, and several state governors and p
LifestyleYahoo News AustraliaA Nightmare on Elm Street house goes up for sale at $4.35 MILLION
It's a scary price tag that's for sure, but this piece of horror cinema history comes with a swimming pool and a guest house. Find out more.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaFury over passenger's 'absolutely unnecessary' act on plane
A divisive photo of a passenger's 'inconsiderate' actions on a plane has sparked outrage. Read about the commotion it caused.
NewsAustralian Associated PressRed Cross urges action for COVID-hit PNG
Concerted international action is needed to support Papua New Guinea as a surge in COVID-19 cases overwhelms the Pacific country's health system, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies say.Coronavirus cases in the island nation of nine million have been surging in recent weeks, with 385 new cases recorded on Thursday, according to latest available government data.
NewsBBCTigray crisis: How the West has fallen out with Ethiopia's PM
The EU and US threaten punitive action against the government and rebels as conflict escalates.
NewsBBCColombian drug lord Otoniel to be extradited to US
US officials had placed a $5m (£3.6m) bounty on the head of Otoniel, Colombia's most wanted drug lord.
