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Villarrica volcano: Chile raises alert level as activity increasesVillarrica is one of South America’s most active volcanoes and last erupted in 2015. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Ukraine: The soldiers who can’t leave the front line until the war is overFor Ukrainian troops, life on the front line is far from easy, as the BBC’s Mark Urban witnessed up close. BBC News – Europe

Newcastle Hospitals blames computer error for losing patient lettersThe healthcare regulator has sought urgent assurances over patient safety at Newcastle Hospitals. BBC News – UK

Trudeau calls praise for Nazi-linked veteran 'deeply embarrassing'A man who fought for the Waffen-SS was applauded in parliament during a visit by Ukraine’s leader. BBC News – US & Canada

Zambia ex-President Edgar Lungu banned from 'political' joggingPolice tell Edgar Lungu to stop his runs alongside supporters as they amount to “political activism”. BBC News – Africa

CBI: Scandal-hit organisation secures emergency fundingThe business group has secured emergency funding from banks after a series of misconduct allegations. BBC News – Business

Mohammed bin Salman: 'I don't care' about 'sportswashing' accusationsSaudi Arabia crown prince Mohammed bin Salman says he is focused on economic targets. BBC News – Middle East

Pablo Neruda: Chilean poet's death still shrouded in mysteryAn investigation into whether Chilean poet Pablo Neruda was murdered has yet to reach its conclusion. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Kosovo police surround 30 gunmen in monastery after officer shotOne officer and three attackers are dead after the gunmen stormed a village near the Serbian border. BBC News – Europe

HS2: 'Crazy' not to review project over soaring costs – ShappsGrant Shapps cites Ukraine war costs and a spike in inflation as reasons to weigh up the rail project. BBC News – UK

Trudeau facing cold reality after lonely week on world stageAs tensions with India rise, Canada is calling its friends – but they’re not answering. BBC News – US & Canada

French rapper MHD gets 12 years in jail for murderMHD, a pioneer of “Afro trap” music, was tried for the gang murder of a young man in Paris in 2018. BBC News – Africa

MPs call for energy bill help to stave off winter crisisUrgent action is needed to help households cope with higher bills, MPs say. BBC News – Business

Saudi Arabia getting closer to Israel normalisation deal, prince saysAn agreement creating ties between the two historical foes would mark a huge regional shift. BBC News – Middle East

Brazil's Supreme Court to vote on decriminalising abortionBrazil’s Supreme Court is to vote on decriminalising abortion in the first 12 weeks of pregnancy. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Ukraine war: US to give Kyiv long-range ATACMS missiles – media reportsKyiv has long been pushing for ATACMS missiles capable of hitting Russian targets far behind the front line. BBC News – Europe

HS2: Johnson warns against 'mutilated' version of rail linkThe former PM airs concerns as firms seek clarity over the government’s commitment to the rail link. BBC News – UK

Bob Menendez steps down as US Senate foreign relations chairman after indictmentTop Democrats turn on Robert Menendez amid allegations of gold bars and jackets stuffed with cash. BBC News – US & Canada

Sudan war: Army chief Burhan claims he's ready for peace talksGeneral Burhan’s army has been fighting a brutal war against the Rapid Support Forces since April. BBC News – Africa

Rupert Murdoch steps down as Fox and News Corp chairman in favour of son LachlanMedia mogul Rupert Murdoch is stepping down as chairman, ending a 70-year career. BBC News – Business