Emily Taylor

Judith and Natalie Raanan: Hamas frees two US hostagesIsrael confirms they received Judith and Natalie Raanan from Hamas at the Gaza boundary on Friday evening. BBC News – US & Canada

Niger junta says ousted President Mohamed Bazoum tried to escapeMohamed Bazoum tried to flee from custody with his family, cooks and security, the military says. BBC News – Africa

New warrants given to force-fit prepayment metersThe practice has been halted since February but will resume only when approval is given by Ofgem. BBC News – Business

Gaza hospital: Breaking down video of Al-Ahli Arab hospital explosionBBC Verify’s Merlyn Thomas examines video of the explosion. BBC News – Middle East

US eases Venezuela oil sanctions after election dealThe US relaxes sanctions after an agreement to have international observers monitor the 2024 election. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Ukraine war: Kyiv troop build-up reported across Dnipro riverUkraine appears to be expanding its forces on the Russian-occupied left or eastern bank of the river. BBC News – Europe

Tributes for 'brave' British-Israeli father murdered in Hamas attackYonatan Rapoport was described as ‘a lovely man’ with a ‘wonderful sense of humour’. BBC News – UK

Jim Jordan pauses House Speaker bid as backup plan emergesThe Republican is expected to back a plan to temporarily empower acting Speaker Patrick McHenry. BBC News – US & Canada

Kenya healthcare: President William Ruto signs controversial UHC billsWilliam Ruto has faced a backlash over plans to introduce a new health levy on employers and employees. BBC News – Africa

Pause HS2 land sale, says government big projects adviserSir John Armitt tells the BBC the decision to sell the property is a “mistake”. BBC News – Business

Biden arrives in Israel after Arab leaders summit cancelledThe US president lands in Israel as Gaza reels from a hospital blast feared to have killed hundreds. BBC News – Middle East

Venezuela crisis: Government and opposition to resume talksThe two sides are reportedly close to signing a deal on conditions under which to hold elections in 2024. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Ukraine uses US-supplied ATACMS for the first time, says ZelenskyThe ATACMS weapons were reportedly used in air strikes that destroyed Russian helicopters. BBC News – Europe

Food prices in first monthly fall for two yearsThe price of milk, cheese and eggs all fell in September but fuel prices rose sharply. BBC News – UK

House speakership up in air as resistance to Jim Jordan hardensThe Trump ally postpones plans for another vote as holdouts to his bid for the speakership dig in. BBC News – US & Canada

Sudan conflict: Ethnic cleansing committed in Darfur, UK saysAnalysis of satellite images provides evidence that dozens of Darfur villages have been burned down. BBC News – Africa

French hotel spent €1,500 getting rid of bedbugsIt’s crucial to catch a bedbug outbreak early, and firms are turning to tech to achieve this. BBC News – Business

Israel Gaza war: Missiles soar above Tel Aviv as sirens soundHamas say they fired a “barrage of rockets” at Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. BBC News – Middle East

Daniel Noboa elected Ecuador's youngest presidentMr Noboa will govern until May 2025 after beating Luisa González in the second round of voting. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Brussels shooting: 'Europe shaken' after two Swedes shot deadA football match between Belgium and Sweden is called off after two Swedes are killed. BBC News – Europe