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Crypto giant Binance hit by $6.3bn hack thought to be largest in history
Blockchain intelligence firm TRM Labs says several elements of the hack resemble previous North Korean-linked incidents, including last year's $1.5bn Bybit heist.
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What we know about Binance's $6.3bn hack. Video, 00:01:36
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Business
Sir Ian McKellen leads tributes to 'beloved actor' Sir Patrick Stewart after his death at 86
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Culture
Watch: Australia's mushroom murderer loses appeal and may now die in prison. Video, 00:00:49
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Australia
Democrats have an identity crisis - it won't be an easy fix
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BBC InDepth
China made Mbappé apologise - but many don't know exactly what he said
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Asia
Bombshell confession in The Traitors as faithfuls finally turn the screw
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Culture
Syrians struggle with soaring prices as crisis challenges post-Assad recovery
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Middle East
Hazardous driving conditions for Friday as fog warning issued by Met Office
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Sport headlines

Grealish dropped over 'breach of club discipline' - what now?
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Everton
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England out of Women's RL World Cup as Samoa reach semi-finals
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Rugby League
How talking about Man Utd's cycle of doom became an industry
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Man Utd
Why managers must put their own fitness first - Pulis
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Premier League
F1 has never had anyone like me - Hamilton
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Formula 1

Remembering Sir Patrick Stewart

Sir Patrick Stewart: The actor who moved effortlessly between Star Trek and Shakespeare
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Culture
Looking back at a legendary life and career in pictures
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Culture
Sir Patrick Stewart remembered as 'Mirfield's finest'
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West Yorkshire
Sir Patrick Stewart's hilarious role in Extras. Video, 35 minutes
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iPlayer
2005: Sir Patrick Stewart chooses his Desert Island Discs. Audio, 45 minutes
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Around the UK

Stories from England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland

Traders' tools stolen every 20 minutes in UK
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Business
I gave birth in ambulance on A96 amid staff shortages at local hospital
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NE, Orkney & Shetland
'I run a spotless kitchen', says Michelin-star restaurant chef in wake of food hygiene debacle
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Wales
Nomadic life for Irish Travellers 'at risk' due to accommodation site concerns
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Northern Ireland
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Before tonight's finale...

Before tonight's finale...

Watch the latest episode of The Celebrity Traitors

Get ready for the endgame by catching up with all the treacherous moves in the castle.

May contain spoilers...

The castle's latest departures have their say
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Reaction to the latest episode in The Celebrity Traitors: Uncloaked. Video
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Take our quiz to find out which star you would be in this year's show
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Want more Traitors? Discover series from around the world. Video
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Entertainment and TV

Latest news and must-see moments

From watching Star Trek to knighthood - Sir Patrick Stewart's memorable BBC moments. Video, 00:01:29
The actor was a familiar face across the BBC over the years, appearing on programmes like The Graham Norton Show and HARDTalk.
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US & Canada
The Other Bennet Sister: Newly-released images for Christmas special
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Media Centre
Ex-Top Gear host Richard Hammond's 'brave' new Welsh life wild swimming and running
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Wales
Bereaved families appalled by footage of Seoul crush in Call of Duty
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Newsbeat
'This is one of the only places on Earth where sharks appear to hunt as a team' Video, 00:01:31
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Blue Planet III
'Like cutting up a Picasso': AI microdrama edit of Neighbours worries actors and crew
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Australia
Henry defends himself after Ballon d'Or criticism
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Football

Spooky season

Chilling tales for dark nights on iPlayer and Sounds

The true story behind 'Britain’s most haunted house' Audio, 29 minutes
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The classic gothic tale exploring the duality of human nature. Audio, 15 minutes
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Lenny Rush stars in a heartwarming comedy about a vampire with a secret. Video
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iPlayer
Your real-life chilling experiences as we count down to Halloween. Audio
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Sounds
Daniel Kaluuya stars in an Oscar-winning, genre-bending modern classic. 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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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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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

Black History Month

Mastermind: From Sade to So Solid, test your black British music knowledge
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Mastermind
'Happiest times of my life': How did you feel when you first heard Soul 2 Soul's Back to Life? Video
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Morning Live
Trevor Nelson presents a celebration of some of the very best in black British music. Video
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The 'treasure trove' featuring Stormzy's Glasto vest and Shirley Bassey's Goldfinger dress. Video
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Songs of Praise
Tinie Tempah: This song is the most polarising record I've heard in my lifetime. Video
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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
Busted's James Bourne says 'hero' brother saved his life with kidney donation
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Culture
Hangxiety: Why some people experience anxiety after drinking alcohol. Audio, 9 minutes
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Sounds
Six things to remember if you're worrying about your baby's sleep
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CBeebies Parenting

Money

'I shrank my business for work-life balance'
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Stoke & Staffordshire
Unearthing a lost pension pot worth more than £8,000. Audio, 00:03:49
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Will I get the £100 energy payment and when will I receive it?
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Business
You may get the right to find out what your colleagues earn - here's why
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How to save energy and cut cooking costs at home
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Food

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

What we now know about the UK economy in four charts
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Business
Building boom puts 300,000 people in the path of potential Himalayan disasters
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Asia
'Living next door to anti-social behaviour has been hell'
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England
Kane's rise from childhood keeper to the best in the world
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England Men
'Europe's largest car park': Marking 40 years of the M25. Audio, 00:04:15
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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 this 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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What's at the root of the bad British teeth stereotype?
From sugar consumption to post-war change, Ben and Alice trace its origins
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Sounds
First look: A darkly comedic Cold War thriller from the makers of Killing Eve
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Why do we love scary movies?
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Sounds
The extraordinary story of the escape of prisoner Daniel Khalife
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How Agatha Christie's spooky story inspired real life events
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