Ten Things You Need to Know Today: Monday 13 Oct 2014

1. PROTESTERS ATTACKED IN HONG KONG

Clashes have broken out in Hong Kong after 500 masked men rushed protesters’ encampments. Earlier, police began to remove barricades erected on major roads by the protesters, saying they wanted to ease traffic congestion. The demonstrators want Hong Kong’s chief executive to be democratically elected.

2. TURKEY AGREES TO LET US USE AIR BASES

Turkey has agreed to the US using some of its air bases and territory in the struggle against fighters from the so-called Islamic State (IS). US national security adviser Susan Rice says the US will use the bases “to train moderate Syrian opposition forces” and “engage in activities inside of Iraq and Syria”.

Turkey lets US strike Islamic State from its bases

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3. MOTHER ESCAPES MURDER CHARGES

A mother who suffocated her three disabled children and then took an overdose will not face trial on murder charges after a court accepted a plea of manslaughter on the grounds of diminished responsibility. Tania Clarence, 42, was suffering from depression when she killed her children at her home in Surrey in April. She will be sentenced on 14 November.

4. EBOLA 'MORE LIKELY THAN NOT' IN UK

Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt has said it is "now more likely than not" that someone infected with the Ebola virus will arrive in the UK. He was talking after a national exercise on Sunday to test the NHS response to the disease. Callers to the NHS non-emergency 111 helpline will now be asked about their travel history.

Ebola: political correctness first, soldiers’ lives second

5. BOLIVIA: MORALES CLAIMS ELECTION WIN

Incumbent president of Bolivia Evo Morales has claimed an election win after exit polls showed him on 60% of the vote, well ahead of his nearest rival. Ballots are still being counted but Morales appeared on the balcony of his official residence to tell supporters that his was a victory “for anti-imperialists”.

Evo Morales: landslide win for Bolivian president

6. DEWANI TRIAL: ANNI 'SHOT BY ACCIDENT'

The trial of Shrien Dewani has been told that his wife, Anni, shot dead on the couple's honeymoon in 2010, was accidentally killed by a carjacker who was trying to kidnap her. The British businessman denies arranging to have his wife murdered. His defence lawyers claim that the men who attacked his car wanted to hold his wife to ransom.

Shrien Dewani: will inquest resolve unanswered questions?

7. OSCAR PISTORIUS STILL AWAITS SENTENCE

The first day of Oscar Pistorius's sentencing hearing in South Africa has ended with the Paralympic athlete still unsure of his fate. Cleared of murder but found guilty of culpable homicide after shooting dead his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, Pistorius could face up to 15 years in jail.

Oscar Pistorius out of legal options as request to appeal rejected

8. NHS STAFF WALK OUT OVER PAY

Thousands of NHS staff including ambulance drivers and midwives took part in a four-hour walkout this morning over pay levels. It was the first national strike over healt service pay for more than 30 years. Six unions took part, including the Royal College of Midwives, which was taking industrial action for the first time in its history.

NHS workers in first national strike for more than 30 years

9. FARAGE TO JOIN TV ELECTION DEBATE

Ukip leader Nigel Farage has been invited to take part in a national TV debate alongside the three other main party leaders in the run up to next year's general election. There will be three live debates, one featuring all four leaders, one involving David Cameron, Ed Miliband and Nick Clegg and one pitting Cameron against Miliband.

Farage to join 2015 election debate – but what about Greens and SNP?

10. HOT TICKET: ONE-MAN DOSTOYEVSKY

A stage adaptation of Dostoyevsky's Notes from Underground has opened at the Print Room, London. Game of Thrones' Harry Lloyd performs the monologue about a troubled young man who locks himself away from the world after a series of humiliations. "Dazzles," says The Times. Until 1 November.

Notes from Underground – reviews of 'dazzling' solo show