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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

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