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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