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A simple guide to the midterms
US voters will head to the polls on Tuesday in a ballot that could have a major impact on Donald Trump’s presidency.
Labour ends power-sharing with Greens in 11 councils over Zionism row
Labour's ruling National Executive Committee sets out where it is cutting ties with the Greens.
No10 defends flight to Manchester to collect Andy Burnham
The trip sparked a backlash with some questioning the value for money, but No 10 says security, cost and "operational requirements" were all factored in.
Can Alcaraz's ex-coach help Shelton challenge his former protege?
US Open runner-up Ben Shelton joins forces with Juan Carlos Ferrer, the former coach of Carlos Alcaraz - BBC Sport analyses why the partnership suits both parties.
Carrick says it's 'crazy' but he's looking forward to Roma game
Under-pressure Michael Carrick says it might be "crazy" but he is looking forward to Manchester United's Champions League match against Roma at Old Trafford.
Borthwick turned down my offer to work with England - Edwards
Decorated defence guru Shaun Edwards says his offer to work for England at the forthcoming World Cup was turned down by head coach Steve Borthwick.
Driver who dragged head teacher to his death jailed for life
Simon Richardson is told he will have to serve at least 25 years for the murder of Michael Mullins.
British adventurer Karl Bushby completes 28-year journey
Crowds gathered in Hull city centre to welcome him, before he walked home to his mother.
Huntingdon train attacker said 'I am the baddest', trial hears
Police responded to fears about Anthony Williams on a train the day before the attack, jurors hear.
Shop freezers in seven European countries hit by cyber-attack
The temperature of freezers in several shops across Europe reportedly rose to as high as 50C.
Fake nuclear warnings issued after Ukrainian and Russian air alert apps hacked
Neither government has confirmed who was responsible for the cyberattacks on Sunday evening.
What we know about the alert app hack in Ukraine and Russia
Both Ukraine and Russia say their air raid alert apps were cyber-attacked - Joe Tidy explains what we know so far.
To dive or not to dive? Football's big dilemma
Liverpool feel Alexander Isak should have been awarded a penalty against Arsenal but with the striker not appealing for the decision and the VAR staying out of it, should he have made more of it?
Nowak family say police failed them multiple times
The murdered student's family say they feel "manipulated" and "failed" by Hampshire Police.
A Paralympian vs a former TV news anchor - and other US Senate races to watch
All eyes are on a handful of Senate races that will decide control of the prized upper chamber. Here's a quick guide.
Channel 4 documentary and journalists 'poisoned the well' against Russell Brand, court hears
Brand's defence barrister told jurors that Brand "had an immense amount of sex", but that "none of it was unlawful".
Mother told to book appointment to give birth to her baby who had died
Newcastle Hospitals NHS Trust apologises for care it says "fell short of the standards" expected.
Hunt for attackers after Halloween party stabbings
Three boys aged 16 and two aged 17 were taken to hospital with serious injuries on Saturday night.
Hunt for attackers after Halloween party stabbings
Three boys aged 16 and two aged 17 were taken to hospital with serious injuries on Saturday night.
Uganda begins withdrawing troops from Somalia after 20 years
The country was the first to contribute troops to the AU mission established to stabilise Somalia in 2007.