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French rapper MHD gets 12 years in jail for murderMHD, a pioneer of “Afro trap” music, was tried for the gang murder of a young man in Paris in 2018. BBC News – Africa

MPs call for energy bill help to stave off winter crisisUrgent action is needed to help households cope with higher bills, MPs say. BBC News – Business

Saudi Arabia getting closer to Israel normalisation deal, prince saysAn agreement creating ties between the two historical foes would mark a huge regional shift. BBC News – Middle East

Brazil's Supreme Court to vote on decriminalising abortionBrazil’s Supreme Court is to vote on decriminalising abortion in the first 12 weeks of pregnancy. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Ukraine war: US to give Kyiv long-range ATACMS missiles – media reportsKyiv has long been pushing for ATACMS missiles capable of hitting Russian targets far behind the front line. BBC News – Europe

HS2: Johnson warns against 'mutilated' version of rail linkThe former PM airs concerns as firms seek clarity over the government’s commitment to the rail link. BBC News – UK

Bob Menendez steps down as US Senate foreign relations chairman after indictmentTop Democrats turn on Robert Menendez amid allegations of gold bars and jackets stuffed with cash. BBC News – US & Canada

Sudan war: Army chief Burhan claims he's ready for peace talksGeneral Burhan’s army has been fighting a brutal war against the Rapid Support Forces since April. BBC News – Africa

Rupert Murdoch steps down as Fox and News Corp chairman in favour of son LachlanMedia mogul Rupert Murdoch is stepping down as chairman, ending a 70-year career. BBC News – Business

Iran stops families marking anniversaries of protesters' deathsRelatives say they are being forced to cancel anniversary memorials for those killed last year. BBC News – Middle East