Sir Anthony Hopkins on playing the infamous Hannibal Lecter

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Oscar-winning actor Sir Anthony Hopkins spoke to the BBC's Katie Razzall ahead of the release of his autobiography, We did OK, Kid.

Among the subjects under discussion was of of his most memorable roles, that of serial killer Hannibal Lecter.

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India's women's cricket team beat South Africa by 52 runs in the final on Sunday night.

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Watch: Train where attacks took place leaves station

A train diverted to Huntingdon after stabbings on board leaves the station after forensic examination.

England

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Police find suspected cocaine in trick-or-treat bucket

An officer dressed as Spiderman to carry out a Halloween sting operation on a gang in Peru.

Latin America

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Watch: Baller League is back in London

Celebs, ex-pros and creators hit the pitch as Ballers League brings a new kind of football back to London.

London

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Hurricane Melissa: Aerial view of 'ground zero' destruction

The BBC's Will Grant witnessed the devastation in the town of Black River, as he joined an aid helicopter flight over the island.

Latin America

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'He ran right towards us... we decided to hide in a taxi', says eyewitness

A man, 32, is being treated as the only suspect in a stabbing attack that occurred on board a Doncaster-London train on Saturday, police say.

Cambridgeshire

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Barrage of fireworks launched at bus

Police investigating a number of fireworks incidents in Birmingham say they have arrested 10 people.

Birmingham & Black Country

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Masked agents, tear gas, and raids: the tactics used in Trump's deportation drive

BBC Verify has gathered more than 70 videos to track how President Trump's illegal immigration crackdown has unfolded so far.

US & Canada

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'Run, there's a guy stabbing everyone' - eyewitnesses describe attack

Two passengers on the Doncaster-London train during Saturday's stabbing attack describe chaos as people scrambled for safety.

Cambridgeshire

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Watch: Police rush to scene of Cambridgeshire train attack

Emergency services rush to the scene at Huntingdon train station after stabbing attack that injured at least 10 people.

Cambridgeshire

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Toddler's eating disorder means he craves wooden furniture

Junior has attempted to eat books, toys, walls, door frames and even his wooden cot.

Wales

Model Heidi Klum dresses as Medusa for Halloween

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Stars turn out in their best Halloween costumes at Heidi Klum's annual party.

three photographs of Vivienne Truran, the first photo she wears a cream jumper and beige trousers. In the second, she wears blue jeans a brown blazer jacket and a neck scarf. The last photo Viv wears a red jumper and blue jeans, with a tucked in scarf. Viv has silver short hair and looks at the camera.