Today's Headlines: Hundreds dead in Haitian storm disaster, Aviation industry agrees emissions deal, Trump 'would cut 70% of federal rules'

Hundreds dead in Haitian storm disaster

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Top News Stories Hundreds dead in Haitian storm disaster The death toll in Haiti from Hurricane Matthew, the most powerful Caribbean storm in a decade, soars past 300 as Florida braces for landfall. Nobel Peace Prize winner to be revealed The winner of the Nobel Peace Prize is to be announced in Oslo, Norway. 'Algorithm flash crash' hits pound The pound plunges in Asian trade to hit a new 31-year low against the US dollar as traders speculate about a possible trigger. Trump 'would cut 70% of federal rules' US Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump says he could cut as many as 70% of federal US regulations if he is elected.   Girls 'spend 40% more time on chores' Girls from five to 14 spend 40% more time on unpaid chores than boys do, a report from the UN children's agency finds. Stories from India Why ailing leader has Indian state on edge India's Tamil Nadu state is awash with rumours about the health of Chief Minister Jayaram Jayalalitha, who is in hospital, reports TS Sudhir. Troops kill three 'militants' in Kashmir Indian troops have killed three suspected militants who tried to attack an army base in Indian-administered Kashmir, authorities say. VIDEO: Kashmiri journalist: 'Why was I targeted?' Kashmiri photojournalist Zohaib Butt describes the day he was blinded in one eye while doing his job covering the worst unrest Kashmir has seen for more than a decade.

From the BBC Cultural Calendar On now: Bhagvata Goshti Art and decorative arts inspired by religion is at the CSMVS, Mumbai, until 31 December.   Find out more about exciting events around the world in the BBC Cultural Calendar.   Top Videos Hurricane Matthew leaves at least 283 dead in Haiti Florida feels Hurricane Matthew approach Inside Bangladesh terror attack cafe Norway's short but controversial fence on Russia's border Magazine Why is the exposure of Elena Ferrante causing such outrage? The unmasking of the true identity of Italian novelist Elena Ferrante has caused anger among her fans - why are they so upset, asks Lucy Alexander. Sport Dan Carter: Ex-All Black star's drug test 'showed anomalies' Former All Blacks Dan Carter and Joe Rokocoko failed drug tests, a newspaper reports, but their manager says they had clearance to take medication. Fancy Bears: Usada CEO Travis Tygart criticises hackers after latest release Cyber-espionage team Fancy Bears are "con artists", says the head of US Anti-Doping following the latest release of hacked data. Anthony Watson: England and Bath winger likely to miss autumn Tests Bath winger Anthony Watson is likely to miss the autumn Tests after breaking his jaw while on England duty.

Business World Bank admits some have lost out from free trade An internal document seen by the BBC says globalisation "may have led to rising wage inequality" as the head of the World Bank says more needs to be done to help those who have lost their jobs. Aviation industry agrees emissions deal A landmark deal has been struck by the aviation industry to limit greenhouse gases, but environmentalists are unimpressed.   Technology Oculus working on more affordable VR Facebook-owned Oculus's founder absent as Mark Zuckerberg steps in to announce the firm is working on more affordable hardware. Valve ordered to tackle 'skin betting' Video game studio Valve is ordered by the Washington State Gambling Commission (WSGC) to take action on unlicensed betting websites.

Autos Bringing petrol to the (wealthy) people Bentley's on-demand fuel service promises relief for those too posh to pump   Is it time to retire the black box? Tough to break but easy to lose, the flight data recorder is ready for a reboot Capital The loneliest country for expats? Long-term love is tough to find, even in Europe's most single of societies   Why we really hate 'Christmas creep' Santa in September isn't just odd, it's also doing something to our psyche Culture The idea that shaped the world How Thomas More's Utopia changed everything – from Gandhi to the Google campus   Was modern art a weapon of the CIA? Abstract Expressionism and the Cold War Earth How beavers will transform the UK They are back, and they are busy   The furthest point from land This strange place is called 'Point Nemo' Future The small details that reap millions Sometimes big changes come from very, very small ones   Why do we get 'middle-aged spread'? The reasons we grow a belly as we get older Travel India's dish that unites – and divides The aromatic food is at the centre of a contentious cultural firestorm   Where people believe in wizards They're sought out for everything from curing illnesses to improving career odds

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