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Euro plummets against US dollar: has the next crisis begun?
The euro has fallen to a 17-month low against the dollar.
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Teenager's hand blown off during confrontation between France school protesters and police
The prefect of Pas-de-Calais says the 15-year-old's life is "not in danger" after the "very serious" incident.
Science
Plaque honours Mars mission scientist
The tribute recognises Colin Pillinger who led the 2003 probe mission to Mars.
Environment
Creosote found in beach pollution investigation
Restrictions remain in place on Blyth Beach after a pollution incident was reported in August.
World
Military aircraft with 32 people onboard crashes in southern Nigeria
Rescue teams are searching the crash site after the military aircraft went down in southern Nigeria.
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Hundreds of Australians, including war veterans, are being buried in unmarked communal graves
Exclusive: Guardian Australia investigation reveals state governments use shared graves to bury those deemed too poor to pay for funerals.
Entertainment
US book bans in public schools reach record annual high of 12,000
Texas tops list with 8,100 bans while Stephen King is again most banned author, PEN America finds The US saw almost 12,000 book bans in public…
Science
Nobel medicine prize honours US and German scientists for optogenetics work
The winners of the Nobel Prizes in physics, chemistry, literature, peace and economics will be announced in the week.
World
Spain’s Sánchez calls snap election amid national housing crisis – Europe live
Spanish prime minister Pedro Sánchez has called a snap election for 29 November, just days after rightwing parties blocked his minority government’s…
Politics
Spain’s PM Pedro Sánchez calls snap election after housing law fails to pass
Election called after rightwing parties voted down emergency legislation aimed at tackling housing crisis Europe live – latest updates Spain’s…
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Rachel Jupp is a bold choice for BBC News chief, says Katie Razzall
The new director of news takes over from Deborah Turness, who resigned as CEO last year.
World
Iran poised to exploit security vacuum as US leaves Iraq
The end of the US military mission in Iraq leaves the Kurdistan region facing a severe security vacuum.
World
Trust in the German Constitutional Court is eroding
Germany's top court, which turned 75 this year, is losing the population's trust, surveys show.
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Australian leaders condemn pro-Palestine vigils planned for 7 October anniversary amid Jewish commemorations
Peak Jewish bodies have organised commemorations across the capital cities but avoided publicising locations as community members report ongoing…
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What China's new military foothold in Laos means for Southeast Asia
Analysts see a broader signal: China's growing military presence in mainland Southeast Asia.
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Mel B ‘heartbroken’ by Windrush scandal victims’ fight for justice
Public figures back commissioner’s call for government commitment to funding legal support for those affected The singer and television personality…
Technology
OpenAI must explain action taken to stop AI hacking Australians’ private data, chair of federal inquiry says
Independent senator David Pocock is also demanding answers, saying OpenAI “still have a lot…
Politics
Artist calls in lawyers after Tories use his Burnham portrait without consent
Stanley Chow’s cartoon was put on water bottles at party conference with the slogan ‘Bottler Burnham’ An artist is considering legal action after…
Environment
Snakes, bobcats, mountain lions: the secret animal world beneath the Hollywood sign
An international symbol for the city, the sign is also hallmark of the region’s environmental richness Atop Mount Lee, in the heart of Los Angeles…
Travel
Flydubai co-pilot planned to crash plane into Tel Aviv airport or building, reports say
The Omani national was a "lone wolf" extremist, according to the reports.