Elnaz Rekabi: Family home of Iranian climber demolished
Elnaz Rekabi became a hero of the protest movement after competing abroad with her hair uncovered. BBC News – Middle East
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El Salvador: Thousands of troops surround city in gang crackdown
President Bukele says the troops are surrounding a restive city, arresting suspects “one by one”. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Ukraine war: Fighting set to slow for winter months, says US intelligence
US intelligence says fighting has slowed down and this will continue throughout the winter. BBC News – Europe
Police watchdog head Michael Lockwood resigns amid investigation
The home secretary says Michael Lockwood is the subject of a probe into a historical allegation. BBC News – UK
US midterms: Georgia Senate run-off looms after bitter campaign
Democrat Raphael Warnock will face Republican Herschel Walker after a long, and at times bitter, campaign. BBC News – US & Canada
Cyril Ramaphosa: South Africa leader won’t resign, says spokesman
Cyril Ramaphosa is accused of keeping large sums of cash on his farm then covering up its theft. BBC News – Africa