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• UK MPs back Brexit deal delay
  
  Boris Johnson says he will put a bill on his Brexit deal to MPs next week, after they backed a further delay compelling him to ask for an extension to 31 October deadline.
• Turkey's Erdogan vows to 'crush heads' of Kurdish fighters
  
  The Turkish president says Kurdish-led forces must withdraw under the terms of a temporary truce.
• England beat Australia in Rugby World Cup
  
  England are into the World Cup semi-finals for the first time in 12 years as they ruthlessly dispatch old rivals Australia.
• Russia dam collapse at Siberia gold mine kills 15
  
  Local officials open a criminal investigation over reports the dam was built illegally.
• Cambridge professor readmitted after harassment
  
  Ex-students say they are "staggered" the academic has been readmitted to Trinity Hall.
• People's Vote march: Jubilant scenes at 'final say' Brexit protest
  
  Supporters of the "People's Vote" cheered as MPs voted to withhold approval of the PM's deal.
• North Macedonia calls snap election after EU talks setback
  
  France led opposition to opening membership talks with North Macedonia in what many called a mistake.
• Apology after Indian students wear cardboard boxes for exams
  
  School officials in the Indian state of Karnataka apologise after bizarre images from exams go viral.
• Iraqi man charged over deaths of migrants heading for Australia
  
  Police said he was part of a smuggling operation which led to the deaths of over 350 people in 2001.
• Hong Kong protests: NBA fans join anti-China display
  
  Spectators at a US basketball match don T-shirts and masks in support of the Hong Kong protests.
• Rugby World Cup: New Zealand overpower Ireland to reach semi-finals
  
  Holders and tournament favourites New Zealand score seven tries in a 46-14 win over outplayed Ireland who fall at the quarter-final stage yet again.
• Renamo calls for Mozambique elections to be cancelled
  
  The poll was marred by violence and fraud, says the main opposition party, Renamo.
• US astronauts complete first all-women spacewalk
  
  Nasa astronauts Christina Koch and Jessica Meir spent over seven hours outside the ISS.
• Juan Mata's Common Goal: Should more footballers sign up?
  
  Juan Mata has persuaded 130 people to donate 1% of their salary to charity as part of his Common Goal project - but should more football figures be involved?
• Wedding caterers fined for salmonella-infected hog roast
  
  Fifty-eight guests fell ill after eating the contaminated meat at Vicki and Phil Kemp's reception.
• Latest twists and turns explained
  
  Another day of twists and turns in the Brexit saga - here's what happened on 19 October.
• Brexit: What happens now?
  
  The British government and the EU have agreed a new Brexit deal, but will it get through Parliament?
• Brexit delay: How can Article 50 be extended?
  
  The law states if no deal has been agreed by 19 October, Boris Johnson must ask for an extension from the EU.
• Brexit: What is in Boris Johnson's new deal with the EU?
  
  A revised Brexit deal has been agreed by the UK and EU. What does it contain?
• Brexit: All you need to know about the UK leaving the EU
  
  A simple guide on the UK leaving the European Union.
• Brexit: What does the deal say about workers' rights?
  
  What does Mr Johnson's new agreement say about environmental standards or workers' rights?
• Brexit: Jargon-busting guide to the key terms
  
  From Article 50 to Withdrawal Agreement, find out what the key terms mean.
• Horses, handshakes and bad edits: The dos and don’ts of political photo-ops
  
  After Kim Jong-un is pictured on horseback, here's how other world leaders have utilised the cameras.
• Nasa Mars 2020 Mission's MiMi Aung on women in space
  
  At 16, MiMi Aung travelled alone to the US for an education. Now she's a project lead on Nasa's Mars mission.
• Females IN: The women's group inspired by the Chibok girls
  
  Women discuss issues from domestic violence to career advice in the million-strong Facebook group.
• Week in Pictures: 12 to 18 October 2019
  
  A selection of the best news photographs from around the world, taken over the past week.
• Being a swing in The Lion King
  
  Swing Debôrah Godchaser takes us behind the scenes as the show celebrates 20 years in London's West End.
• The man who fed the world
  
  In 1970 Dr Norman Borlaug was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his pioneering work developing disease-resistant crops.
• Feeding ducks bread: Viral sign sparks anger and confusion
  
  A sign has stirred up confusion and angry debate about whether or not ducks should eat bread.
• Fierce Australian dust storm turns day to night in seconds
  
  Meteorologists say that as Australia's drought continues, the country will see more of such storms.
• Is the Trump campaign spending $1m a week on ads?
  
  Elizabeth Warren made the claim and accused Facebook of taking cash, "no questions asked".
• 'A stray baseball cracked my skull'
  
  Fans have been left permanently disabled or even killed by rogue baseballs. So what's to be done?
• Exarchia: How Airbnb angered Greek anarchists
  
  Home rentals site Airbnb sparked a heated debate about sustainable tourism in an Athens district known for its radical politics.
• Nigeria's Buhari saga: The fake wedding, the president and the family feud
  
  Recent events involving Nigeria's President Buhari and his wife hint at tensions in the presidential villa.
• Bolivia election: An uncertain future for Evo Morales
  
  Evo Morales is running for a fourth consecutive term in office but his rivals say enough is enough.
• Swiss election: Why melting Alps could create a green wave
  
  Greens are hoping to come second in Sunday's Swiss elections, eyeing a climate change opportunity.
• This gran picked up roadkill to create the perfect armchair
  
  How Nanny Pat's homemade labour of love made her the internet's favourite grandmother.
• Sulli: The woman who rebelled against the K-pop world
  
  K-pop stars are expected to maintain a perfect image at all times, but Sulli broke the mould.
• What happened this week in US impeachment saga?
  
  From quid-pro-quo to arrests, we catch you up on the latest developments.
• England demolish Australia but All Blacks await in Rugby World Cup semi-finals
  
  England impressed in their 40-16 win over Australia, but now face the test of holders New Zealand for a place in the World Cup final.
• Man City bounce back with comfortable win at Palace
  
  Champions Manchester City narrow the gap on Premier League leaders Liverpool with victory over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.
• Griezmann, Messi & Suarez score as Barca go top of La Liga
  
  Barcelona move to the summit of La Liga as goals from Antoine Griezmann, Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez earn them victory at Eibar.
• Alli snatches late Tottenham equaliser against Watford amid VAR confusion
  
  Dele Alli rescues a point for Tottenham to deny Watford a first Premier League win of the season amid VAR confusion.
• FA Cup tie abandoned amid accusations of racism, bottle throwing and spitting
  
  An FA Cup tie is abandoned after Haringey Borough's manager takes his team off the field amid accusations of racism.
• Australia coach Cheika to wait on future decision
  
  Australia coach Michael Cheika says it is too early to decide whether he will quit after his side's defeat by England in the World Cup.
• After years searching, I found my sister next door
  
  Hillary and Dawn were strangers who shared a driveway - until Hillary made a life-altering discovery.
• Spikes - and other ways disabled people combat unwanted touching
  
  When Bronwyn Berg found herself being manhandled once again, she decided to add spikes to her wheelchair to prevent a repeat.
• Yikes! Fox and rodent battle is top wildlife photo
  
  A shot of a predator-prey confrontation wins the 2019 Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition.
• Yasuke: The mysterious African samurai
  
  Yasuke was entrusted with decapitating his Japanese lord - a huge honour 500 years ago.
• The real (and fake) sex lives of Bella Thorne
  
  The actress Bella Thorne opens up about sexuality, pornography, depression and feminism.
• Leonardo da Vinci feud: The 'earlier' Mona Lisa mystery
  
  A London family is battling an international consortium over a potentially priceless painting.