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Raccoons at the ready! 20 Halloween costumes for 2026 – from Erling Haaland to Kate in Widow’s Bay
Do you want to channel a cult horror film, steamy ice hockey show, disgraced political operative, or one of the stand-out stars of the Bayeux tapestry? Here’s how to do it
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Spain train crash audio reveals exchanges between drivers and control centre
Recordings reported by the BBC appear to show a Renfe train being cleared to move while an Iryo train ahead remained stopped. Investigators have yet to establish the cause of...
Afghan opium poppy cultivation quadruples despite Taliban ban, UN says
The UN estimates that cultivation rose to about 43,000 hectares in 2026. The Taliban disputes the figure, while farmers describe difficulty replacing lost income.
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