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South Korea reels from Halloween crush disaster

Prime Minister Han Duck-soo vows a "thorough investigation" into the cause of the crush, which killed 154.
Asia
World's longest passenger train rolls through Alps

The 1.9km (1.2 mile) long train, which is composed of 100 coaches, has completed a 25km journey.
Europe
Musk denies planning Twitter job cuts to avoid payouts

The billionaire completed his takeover of the platform, bringing to an end months of legal wrangling.
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Verstappen wins record 14th race in a season

Red Bull's Max Verstappen broke the record for wins in a season with a comfortable and controlled victory in the Mexico City Grand Prix.
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Arsenal put five past Forest to return to top spot

Arsenal bounce back from Thursday's Europa League loss to PSV Eindhoven by returning to the top of the Premier League table with an emphatic win over Nottingham Forest.
Football
Rashford scores 100th Man Utd goal in win

Marcus Rashford scores his 100th goal for Manchester United as the Red Devils beat West Ham to move above Chelsea into fifth in the Premier League.
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The dramas changing our view of death

From Living to Breaking Bad: film and TV that helps us process the inevitable
Culture
The US' mysterious Viking runes

Is it possible that Vikings settled in a landlocked corner of the US?
Travel
Will we live in city-sized buildings?

A science-fiction staple has real-world influence
Future
The young US men choosing vasectomies

"There’s a sense that we can't just have sex anymore on our terms"
Worklife
The secret history of witches

Persecution, torture and tests - what it was like to be accused of witchcraft in the 17th Century
Ideas
Your next job interview could take place in virtual reality

Job interviews can now take place in VR worlds with a computer asking the questions
Business
The UK terror survivors tracked down by conspiracists

Manchester Arena survivors are being hounded by conspiracy theorists who claim they are actors
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Cheers and tears as Lula wins Brazil election

Supporters of the left-wing leader erupt with joy as Bolsonaro fails to win a second term in power.

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