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• Waterspout spectacle off the coast of Cuba

  Residents in Cienfuegos share footage of a waterspout which formed near the city.

• Pedro Sánchez: Spanish PM vows to outlaw prostitution

  The UN estimates Spain's sex industry has become worth €3.7bn since decriminalisation in 1995.

• Apparently, it's the next big thing. What is the metaverse?

  What does it mean, and what have Facebook and Fortnite got to do with it?

• Kerala floods: At least 26 killed as rescuers step up efforts

  Heavy rains cause rivers to overflow in Kerala, washing away homes and trapping people under debris.

• Who is Liverpool's best Premier League forward? Rank the top 10

  As Luis Suarez faces Liverpool in the Champions League, pick where you think he ranks among the Reds' best Premier League forwards.

• What Newcastle need to do to stay up - Murphy analysis

  Danny Murphy says Newcastle's defeat by Tottenham was a reminder of where they need to improve and strengthen if they are going to avoid relegation this season.

• Myanmar to release 5,000 prisoners held over coup

  The leader of the military junta says they are being freed for humanitarian reasons.

• Sean Wainui: Maori All Blacks player dies in New Zealand car crash

  Tributes are paid to Maori All Blacks centre Sean Wainui after the 25-year-old dies in a car crash in New Zealand.

• China's growth slowdown suggests recovery is losing steam

  The world's second largest economy expanded by less than expected in the third quarter.