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Palestinians under attack as settler violence surges in the West BankPalestinian families say they have been intimidated and displaced in the wake of Hamas’s attack on Israel. BBC News – Middle East

Argentina election: Javier Milei, TikTok economist, leads pollsCan a former TV personality who’s vowed to blow up Argentina’s central bank win Sunday’s elections? BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Poland election: Women and youth force PiS from powerA record high turnout in the poll brings momentous change to Poland’s political landscape. BBC News – Europe

Storm Babet: Second red alert in a week as flooding rages onMore downpours are forecast on Saturday as rain and wind cause three deaths and UK-wide disruption. BBC News – UK

Judith and Natalie Raanan: Hamas frees two US hostagesIsrael confirms they received Judith and Natalie Raanan from Hamas at the Gaza boundary on Friday evening. BBC News – US & Canada

Niger junta says ousted President Mohamed Bazoum tried to escapeMohamed Bazoum tried to flee from custody with his family, cooks and security, the military says. BBC News – Africa

New warrants given to force-fit prepayment metersThe practice has been halted since February but will resume only when approval is given by Ofgem. BBC News – Business

Gaza hospital: Breaking down video of Al-Ahli Arab hospital explosionBBC Verify’s Merlyn Thomas examines video of the explosion. BBC News – Middle East

US eases Venezuela oil sanctions after election dealThe US relaxes sanctions after an agreement to have international observers monitor the 2024 election. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Ukraine war: Kyiv troop build-up reported across Dnipro riverUkraine appears to be expanding its forces on the Russian-occupied left or eastern bank of the river. BBC News – Europe