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1. Prisoner 951: the harrowing true story of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe

   The British-Iranian citizen’s six-year ordeal has now been made into a drama

2. Who has qualified for the 2026 World Cup?

   Next year’s tournament sees 48 teams battle it out for football’s biggest prize

3. Nine dead as Russia bombards Ukraine with more than 500 drones and missiles

   The wave of attacks wounded dozens more and damaged energy and transport infrastructure, President Zelensky said

4. WH Smith boss quits after investigation into 'extremely serious' accounting errors in North America

   Profits in US division now expected to be as low as £5 million compared with £55 million before the shortcomings were exposed

5. FTSE 100 Live 19 November: Inflation rate dips, WH Smith boss steps down

   Inflation fell to 3.6% last month as official figures today provided a pre-Budget boost for Rachel Reeves.

6. When is 2026 World Cup play-off draw? Date, start time, qualified teams and how to watch

   Final spots at tournament will be confirmed in March 2026

7. UK inflation falls to four-month low after energy price hikes ease

   The rate of Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation fell to 3.6% in October, from 3.8% in September, the Office for National Statistics said.

8. 10 up-and-coming independent London designers to have on your radar

   From Rhi Dancey’s maximalist dresses to Pickles’ slogan knitwear, the capital is bursting with innovative creators

9. England confirm squad for first Ashes Test as Shoaib Bashir included

   England are keeping their options open ahead of Friday

10. The Standard podcast: Is Wicked: For Good set to be another box-office smash hit?