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Footballer Luis Díaz's father freed by Colombian guerrillasThe father of the Liverpool footballer was handed over to UN and Catholic Church officials. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Spain's Sánchez secures power deal with Catalan separatists prompting angerPedro Sánchez’s agreement is attacked by conservatives in Spain as opening a back-door to tyranny. BBC News – Europe

No 10 disowns Suella Braverman article attacking police over protestsThe home secretary is facing questions about her future over her incendiary article about protests. BBC News – UK

Third Republican debate: Four takeaways from the Miami eventThere were some heated exchanges on Ukraine and China, but strict moderation limited direct clashes. BBC News – US & Canada

Komfo Anokye kola tree: Ghana outrage after 300-year-old tree felledThe famous tree dates back to 17th Century Ghana and was reportedly planted by a renowned priest. BBC News – Africa

Toys: Parents to buy late and give early this ChristmasPressure on family budgets could mean a late rush for Christmas gifts – but toy shops are back in favour. BBC News – Business

'I’m calling from Israeli intelligence. We have the order to bomb. You have two hours'An extraordinary warning call to a Palestinian dentist starts the panicked evacuation of a Gazan neighbourhood. BBC News – Middle East

Global wine production falls to 62-year low in 2023Record low yields this year are due to bad weather in many of the world’s biggest producers. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Holocaust survivor George Shefi retraces escape 85 years onGeorge Shefi was just six when Nazi mobs rampaged across Germany, killing Jewish people and attacking synagogues. BBC News – Europe

Imran Hussain: Shadow minister quits Labour front bench over GazaLabour’s Imran Hussain says his view on Gaza “differs substantially” from that of leader Sir Keir Starmer. BBC News – UK

Ohio votes to enshrine abortion rights in state constitutionThe vote is likely to bolster Democrats’ hopes that abortion rights remain a winning issue. BBC News – US & Canada

Ethiopia PM Abiy eyes Red Sea port, inflaming tensionsAbiy Ahmed says that access to a port is an existential question for his landlocked country. BBC News – Africa

British Steel set to cut up to 2,000 jobs in furnace closure planBritish Steel confirms a plan to close two blast furnaces at its Scunthorpe plant. BBC News – Business

Israel Gaza war: Hamas-run health ministry says Gaza death toll passes 10,000Israel started bombing the Palestinian territory after coming under attack from Hamas on 7 October. BBC News – Middle East

Kidnappers demand guarantees before releasing Diaz's fatherThe rebel group holding the father of Luis Diaz hostage demand “security guarantees” before his release. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Europe migrant crisis: Italy to build migrant centres in AlbaniaThe centres will be able to process more than 30,000 asylum seekers a year, Italy’s PM has said. BBC News – Europe

Plan for 40% of train services to run during strikesMinisters hope minimum service levels for trains, ambulances and border security will start by Christmas. BBC News – UK

Backed into a legal corner, Donald Trump comes out swinging in courtTaking the stand in his own defence, Donald Trump engaged in heated exchanges with Judge Engoron. BBC News – US & Canada

South Africa recalls all diplomats from IsraelThe move is in response to one of the heaviest nights of airstrikes in Gaza since the conflict began. BBC News – Africa

Wilko workers on life after the retailer's collapseMore than 12,000 staff were made redundant when Wilko closed – for some, finding a job has been tough. BBC News – Business