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Sudan conflict: Living in Cairo, longing for OmdurmanThe BBC’s Mohamed Osman writes about his emotional return after war forced him to flee. BBC News – Africa

Average five-year mortgage drops below 6%The typical rate for a five-year mortgage has fallen to 5.99% after interest rates were held. BBC News – Business

Gaza-Israel tensions spiral amid closures and clashesPressure builds as Israeli closures over border violence hit Palestinian workers. BBC News – Middle East

Uruguay 36-26 Namibia: Second-half fightback denies Namibia first Rugby World Cup winUruguay beat Namibia to record their first pool win at the Rugby World Cup in Lyon and deny the African nation a first win in the competition. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Nagorno-Karabakh state will cease to exist in January, says leaderThe head of the ethnic Armenian enclave formally ends its struggle for independence. BBC News – Europe

Croydon stabbing: Our hearts are broken, Elianne Andam's family saysElianne Andam’s family visit the site where she died and say they are “overwhelmed by sorrow and grief”. BBC News – UK

Impeachment hearing: Republicans promise revealing evidenceGOP-called witnesses tell committee there is not enough evidence yet for impeaching Biden BBC News – US & Canada

Haiti crisis: Can Kenyan police officers defeat the gangs?The East African nation has pledged 1,000 officers but many question their suitability. BBC News – Africa

Rosebank oil field given go-ahead by regulatorsThe controversial development west of Shetland is estimated to contain 500 million barrels of oil. BBC News – Business

Iraq fire: At least 100 killed in blaze at wedding party in QaraqoshIt is not yet clear what caused the blaze, but reports say it broke out after fireworks were lit. BBC News – Middle East

Monterrey gangs: Bodies dumped in Mexico's business capitalThe remains of a dozen people are found strewn across the northern Mexican city of Monterrey. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Russia shows video to prove top commander is aliveUkraine is “clarifying” its recent reports that Russia’s Admiral Sokolov died in a missile attack on Friday. BBC News – Europe

Croydon: Girl, 15, killed in south London stabbingA teenage boy is arrested after the girl was stabbed to death near a south London shopping centre. BBC News – UK

Travis King: North Korea to deport US soldier who crossed borderThe 23-year-old ran across the border from South Korea during a tour of the area in July. BBC News – US & Canada

Victor Osimhen: Striker's agent threatens legal action against Napoli after social media postVictor Osimhen’s agent Roberto Calenda says they could take legal action against Napoli after the club mocked the striker in a video on social media. BBC News – Africa

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Warning sick days at highest level for decadeWorkers are taking more days off due to stress, Covid and the cost-of living crisis, research suggests. BBC News – Business

Faramarz Javidzad: US-Iranian dual national dies at Evin prisonIranian authorities deny claims that Faramarz Javidzad’s death was due to a lack of medical care. BBC News – Middle East

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