‘Israeli Arab paraglides to Syria’
Israel says one of its Arab citizens deliberately paraglided into Syria, amid reports Israel mounted intensive aerial operations overnight. BBC News – Middle East
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Tanzania’s rulers face fight for power
Tanzania holds its most tightly contested election, as a new opposition coalition tries to end the governing party’s 54-year grip on power. BBC News – Africa
Warning over Twilight-inspired lenses
Fans of the Twilight film series have been warned that they could be putting their sight at risk by sharing cosmetic contact lenses bought online. BBC News – Business
Hurricane Patricia hits land in Mexico
Category Five Hurricane Patricia, the strongest on record, has made landfall in Jalisco state in western Mexico, meteorologists say. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Russia backs Syria opposition talks
Russia backs talks between the Syrian government and the “full spectrum” of Syrian opposition, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says. BBC News – Middle East
‘Urgent action’ call on cyber-crime
Business leaders call for urgent action to tackle cyber-crime following the TalkTalk attack, describing it as one of the biggest threats facing companies. BBC News – UK