Friday, 30 September 2022

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Afghanistan blast: Relatives search for loved ones after college attack

The attack has left residents of the capital reeling and frantically searching for family members.

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Lev Tahor Jewish sect members escape facility in Mexico

Members of the Lev Tahor group forced their way past guards at the site in Huixtla.

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What Russian annexation means for Ukraine's regions

How will Russia annex four occupied regions it does not fully control, while in the middle of a war?

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COP27: Egypt pressed to make human rights move before climate summit

Effective climate action is not possible without a freer society in host Egypt, activists say.

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EU agrees windfall tax on energy firms

The EU has agreed to implement levies on energy firms which are benefiting from soaring gas prices.

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Dolphins’ Tua Tagovailoa Hospitalized After Second Head Hit in Two Games


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Iran: Fifa called on to ban country from World Cup over women's rights

An open letter to Fifa says it does not trust women will be allowed to attend games in future.

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Thursday, 29 September 2022

BBC World Service proposes 382 post closures as part of savings

The move is part of wider BBC savings, while "accelerating digital offering and increasing impact".

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How Gangsta's Paradise changed the course of hip-hop

In 1995, Coolio combined street-tough lyrics with a pop sensibility - and rap wold never be the same.

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Ukraine war: Finland closes border to Russian tourists

It now means all of Russia's European Union neighbours have shut their borders to its tourists.

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Hilaree Nelson, 49, Top Ski Mountaineer, Is Dead in Nepal Avalanche


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UN elects first female tech agency secretary-general

Doreen Bogdan-Martin is the first International Telecommunication Union secretary-general in its history.

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Iran president says 'chaos' will not be accepted as protests continue

Ebrahim Raisi vows to deal decisively with "rioters", as days of anti-government unrest continues.

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‘Where’s Jackie?’ Biden Asks if Deceased Lawmaker Is at White House Event


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Russia to formally annex four more areas of Ukraine

Russia is to press ahead with annexation days after conducting unrecognised referendums.

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Wednesday, 28 September 2022

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Ukraine war: New York Jets owners on donating $1m to help humanitarian efforts

The Johnson family, who own the New York Jets, say it was "their duty" to help Ukraine after making a $1m donation and a humanitarian trip.

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Royal send-off for trek across Arabian desert in British explorer's footsteps

Princess Anne was at the launch of an expedition retracing a British explorer's journey 105 years ago.

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Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman named prime minister

The 37-year-old son of King Salman is already seen the de facto ruler of the oil-rich Gulf state.

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Myanmar OnlyFans model sentenced to six years jail

The model and former doctor had previously posted pictures of herself at anti-junta protests online.

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Hilaree Nelson: Body of famed US climber found on Mt Manaslu in Himalayas

Hilaree Nelson had been skiing down from the world's eighth highest summit when she fell.

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Waves lash Florida shore as hurricane approaches

Residents are boarding up their properties and evacuating coastal areas as the huge storm rolls in.

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Tuesday, 27 September 2022

Cargo plane submerged nose-first in French lake

An investigation is ongoing after the aircraft overshot the runway at Montpellier Airport.

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NASA Smashes Into an Asteroid, Completing a Mission to Save a Future Day


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Iran protests: Death toll rises to 76 as crackdown intensifies - rights group

Activists accuse security forces of firing live ammunition at protesters as a crackdown intensifies.

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Italian elections: Meloni gets to work on picking right-wing government

The leader of the far-right Brothers of Italy has kept out of sight since winning the election.

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Video Shows When Train Hit Patrol Car With Woman Handcuffed Inside


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Monday, 26 September 2022

Ukraine war: Inside Bakhmut, the battered Donbas city holding off Putin's troops

The battered city is a stumbling block in Russia's plan to take the Donbas, writes the BBC's Orla Guerin.

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Floridians brace for 'strengthening' Hurricane Ian

Residents are stocking up on groceries, fuel and sandbags as Ian strengthens into a major hurricane.

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‘House of the Dragon,’ Season 1, Episode 6 Recap: A Scandal Spills Over


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Cuba Family Code: Country votes to legalise same-sex marriage

It marks a big moment for Cuba, which saw gay people persecuted in the 1960s and 70s.

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Sunday, 25 September 2022

Vincent Van Quickenborne: Four arrested in Belgian minister 'kidnap plot'

The minister is under tighter police surveillance after a "serious threat", federal prosecutors say.

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Ukraine war: Protests in Russian Dagestan region against new draft

Demonstrators clashed with security officials, in rare violent backlashes against police.

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Cattle rustlers kill at least 11 people during ambush in Kenya

Eight police officers said to be among the victims of the violence in Turkana County on Saturday.

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40 TV Shows to Watch This Fall


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The Safe Space That Became a Viral Nightmare


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Ukraine war: Kyiv forces accused of killing two in Kherson hotel strike

A regional official says Oleksiy Zhuravko, a pro-Russian former Ukrainian lawmaker, died in the strike.

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Saturday, 24 September 2022

Ukraine war: Hundreds arrested as Russian draft protests continue

Over 700 people were arrested at protests across the country on Saturday, rights groups said.

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US Midterms: Inflation's got her thinking she'd 'vote Trump again'

Economic pessimism in the crucial state of Pennsylvania could hurt Democrats in the midterms.

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Pharoah Sanders: Jazz legend dies aged 81

Sanders was known for his expressive style and played with some of the great names in jazz.

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Iran protests: Raisi to 'deal decisively' with widespread unrest

Ebrahim Raisi pledges to "deal decisively" after an eighth straight night of protests across Iran.

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Spain Women’s Soccer Stars Refuse to Play in Dispute Over Coach


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Friday, 23 September 2022

South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol denies US insult caught on hot mic

Yoon Suk-yeol denies insulting the US Congress after remarks he made were caught on an open mic.

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Celtics Coach Ime Udoka Suspended for 2022-23 Season


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Iran grapples with most serious challenge in years

The leadership is seeing anger on the streets in nationwide protests in a way it has not before.

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Palestinian anger at possible UK Jerusalem embassy move

It comes after the UK PM is said to have told Israel's leader she might relocate it to Jerusalem.

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Ukraine war: Russia reveals exemptions as men flee call-up

IT workers, bankers and state media reporters will avoid Russia's first draft since World War Two.

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Europe’s Shrinking Waterways Reveal Treasures, and Experts Are Worried


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Hollywood sign gets birthday facelift in Los Angles

Next year is the 100-year anniversary of one of California's most iconic landmarks.

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Thursday, 22 September 2022

A Cornered Vladimir Putin Is More Dangerous Than Ever


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Cambodia: Closure of Khmer Rouge trial leaves mixed legacy

In its final hearing the court upheld the genocide conviction of the regime's last surviving leader.

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Iran police battle protesters in Tehran as unrest over woman's death spirals

The unrest, now in its seventh day, was sparked by the death of a woman detained by morality police.

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Ukraine war: Video appears to show queues at Russia-Georgia border

Sped-up footage appears to show traffic at a checkpoint, following Russia's decision to mobilise reservists.

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‘We Can’t Let the Kids Go Outdoors’: Our New Reality on the West Coast


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China earthquake: Man rescued after 17 days lost in mountains

The hydropower plant worker helped colleagues after the tremor, before getting lost without glasses.

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Wednesday, 21 September 2022

Iran protests: Mahsa Amini's death puts morality police under spotlight

The death of a woman detained by Iran's morality police has sparked angry protests, but who are they?

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Why Adnan Syed Was Released From Prison


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School uniforms in N America linked to PFAS "forever chemicals"

A study of school uniforms in the US and Canada shows high levels of chemical substances linked to health issues.

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Danish queen tests positive for Covid day after Queen Elizabeth II's funeral

Queen Margrethe II attended Queen Elizabeth's funeral and is now Europe's longest-serving head of state.

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War in Ukraine: Fact-checking Russian claims that Nato troops are fighting in Ukraine

President Putin has said Western military advisers are actively involved in Ukraine.

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Tuesday, 20 September 2022

US detentions at Mexico border pass two million a year for first time

The rising number is a politically contentious issue ahead of the midterm elections in November.

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The schedule of events for the day.


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After 'slow start', US companies embrace refugees

As the world's refugee crisis is pushed to the brink, some corporations finally start to respond.

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Mexico earthquake: Tremor hits on anniversaries

A 7.6 earthquake hits western Mexico on the anniversary of two other quakes in 1985 and 2017.

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Monday, 19 September 2022

Judge Vacates Murder Conviction of Adnan Syed of ‘Serial’


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Tremor shakes Mexico City on quake anniversary

The 7.6 magnitude quake hit Mexico as the country marked the 2017 and 1985 shocks left thousands dead.

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Sherri Papini: US woman who staged her own disappearance sentenced to 18 months

Sherri Papini went missing in 2016. She pleaded guilty to staging her kidnapping earlier this year.

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Queen Elizabeth's funeral: How the world watched

Our correspondents on how countries around the world witnessed the ceremony for Queen Elizabeth II.

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Sunday, 18 September 2022

Hurricane Fiona knocks out Puerto Rico electricity

The US island's population of 3.3 million loses electricity as Hurricane Fiona makes landfall.

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Queen's funeral: Ukraine's first lady meets Princess of Wales

The audience at Buckingham Palace took place after Olena Zelenska saw the Queen lying in state.

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Spielberg's The Fabelmans wins at Toronto Film Festival

The festival's People's Choice Award is regarded as an indicator of future success at the Oscars.

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Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman not expected at Queen's funeral

Human rights groups had criticised the decision to invite Mohammed Bin Salman, Saudi Arabia's de facto ruler.

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China Covid: Quarantine bus crash kills 27 and injures 20

The bus overturns on the way to an isolation facility, causing anger over China's zero-Covid policy.

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Lady Gaga forced to stop show amid lightning storm

The star was performing the last night of her Chromatica Ball tour in Miami when a storm descended.

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Ukraine troops leave DR Congo peacekeeping mission Monusco

The troops are needed at home but the pull-out may leave the UN mission short of vital helicopters.

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Saturday, 17 September 2022

Haiti riots: Calls for calm after days of anti-government violence and looting

Protests rage after an end to government subsidies sends fuel prices soaring.

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Mahsa Amini: Women take headscarves off in protest at funeral

Police fire tear gas after Mahsa Amini's funeral as mourners chant anti-government slogans.

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Lip-Reading and Fashion Criticism: Meghan’s U.K. Trip Under Scrutiny


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What Parents Should Know About the Latest Enterovirus Spike


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French male cyclists in business class but women in economy

The French Cycling Federation defends its decision to fly its men to the Cycling World Championships in Australia in business class while the women travelled in economy.

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What now for America's fascination with the royals?

The Queen's passing is driving debates over the legacy of colonialism and the British Empire in North America.

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As India Joins China in Distancing From Russia, Putin Warns of Escalation


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French footballer arrested over attack on teammate

Ex-Paris St-Germain player Aminata Diallo is re-arrested as police investigate an attack on a fellow player last year.

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Friday, 16 September 2022

Lebanese banks to shut after string of hold-ups amid economic crisis

There have been several raids by customers in the past week as people try to access their savings.

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Eritrea's mass mobilisation as Ethiopia tensions rise

Men are being forced to join the army, which has been aiding neighbouring Ethiopia fight rebel forces.

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Lakhimpur: India family shattered by rape and murder of Dalit sisters

Two days after the rape and murder of two Dalit sisters, the family is yet to come to terms with their loss.

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Princess Anne’s Influence, and Workload, Rises in a Slimmed-Down Royal Family


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Italy: Floods and rain kill at least eight overnight - officials

Rescuers are searching for four others missing after torrential rainfall hit the Marche region overnight.

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Thursday, 15 September 2022

First US rail strike in 30 years averted with tentative deal - Biden

A strike would have impacted millions and cost the economy an estimated $2bn (£1.7bn) a day.

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Sweden election: How an ex neo-Nazi movement became kingmakers

A long-time pariah, the Sweden Democrats are now the country's second-largest party.

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N.Y. Attorney General May Sue Trump After Rejecting Settlement Offer


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Putin hails China's 'balanced position' on Ukraine

Russia's leader condemned attempts to create a "unipolar world" in talks with China's President Xi.

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Roger Federer to retire after Laver Cup in September

Roger Federer, a 20-time Grand Slam singles champion, will retire from top-level tennis after the Laver Cup in London later this month.

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Polish pop star's blasphemy conviction quashed

Singer Doda was fined for saying the writers of the Bible had been intoxicated on wine and cannabis.

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Railroad Unions and Companies Reach a Tentative Deal to Avoid a Strike


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Wednesday, 14 September 2022

Watch: How Queen Elizabeth's journey to lying-in-state unfolded

Queen Elizabeth's coffin is brought to Parliament to lie in state, so the public can pay their respects.

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France must reconsider ban on IS members' return

The decision could create a political headache for a number of European governments.

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Burkina Faso trapped miners: Director fined over disaster that left eight dead

The manager of the Perkoa zinc mine is found guilty of manslaughter and given a suspended sentence.

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Lebanese woman holds up bank to access frozen savings as anger boils

The second such incident in weeks comes as anger at restricted access to savings boils over.

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Russia Secretly Gave $300 Million to Political Parties and Officials Worldwide, U.S. Says


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Girl in Queen fancy dress among last to hear from her

Olivia Akers wrote to Queen Elizabeth II in June with photos of her dressed as Her Majesty for a competition.

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Shanghai typhoon: Flights cancelled as China's biggest city braces for storm

Typhoon Muifa will be the 12th to hit mainland China this year and is expected to be the strongest.

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Herbert Jacobson killed during WWII attack on Pearl Harbor buried

Herbert Jacobson was laid to rest after modern forensic testing allowed his remains to be identified.

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Tuesday, 13 September 2022

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Jean-Luc Godard: Visionary director's life and films in pictures

A look back at the groundbreaking films of French cinematic pioneer Jean-Luc Godard.

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‘Succession’ Wins Best Drama at Emmys as HBO Triumphs Again


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Armenia-Azerbaijan: Dozens dead in overnight clashes

Armenia's prime minister says 49 soldiers died in the latest fighting between the neighbouring countries.

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PnB Rock: Rapper shot dead in LA waffle house in suspected robbery

Tributes flood in for the 30-year-old musician after he is reportedly killed in an armed robbery.

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King Charles Inherits Untold Riches, and Passes Off His Own Empire


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Will Jamaica now seek to 'move on' from royals as a republic?

As the nation weighs its future, polls suggest more than 50% of Jamaicans support becoming a republic.

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Monday, 12 September 2022

Li Yifeng: China arrests star who played Mao for soliciting prostitutes

Li Yifeng, one of China's most popular actors, was arrested by police in Beijing, state media say.

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Ukraine war: A successful surprise attack - but danger still looms

The BBC's defence correspondent looks at what's behind Ukraine's potential breakthrough in the east.

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‘House of the Dragon’ Season 1, Episode 4 Recap: The Full Targaryen


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Queen Elizabeth’s Corgis Will Stay in the Family


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Modern slavery shoots up by 10 million in five years

More than half of forced labour happens in richer countries, with women and children most at risk.

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Ukraine war: Russians 'outnumbered 8-1' in counter-attack

Ukraine's army makes significant territorial gains, while Russia hits back with missiles.

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Sunday, 11 September 2022

What My Family and I Saw When We Were Trapped in China’s Heat Wave


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President Biden references Queen in 9/11 remembrance speech

The president pays tribute to the thousands of people who died 21 years after the attacks on US soil.

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Tunisia: Eleven migrants die in latest Mediterranean accident

Over 1,000 migrants are thought to have died this year trying to cross the central Mediterranean.

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In Hasidic Enclaves, Failing Private Schools Flush With Public Money


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Ukraine war: Shock and joy in newly liberated villages

"They asked 'is anyone alive?' and I realised they were ours," says one woman. "They were so beautiful."

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Iga Swiatek Downs Ons Jabeur to Win U.S. Open Women’s Singles Title


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Charles III: Antigua and Barbuda plans vote on King's role as head of state

The country's PM says the poll will be held within three years, but Australia rules out a vote.

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Saturday, 10 September 2022

'I want to see the rainbow flag raised in Iran'

One of two lesbians sentenced to death in Iran had spoken to the BBC about her hopes for the future.

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40 TV Shows to Watch This Fall


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Hong Kong: Five jailed in for 'seditious' children's books

Authorities said the books, about sheep trying to hold back wolves, referred to the Beijing government.

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Charles III is proclaimed king in in TV first

King Charles III is proclaimed king by is a historic ceremony, broadcast for the first time.

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New Zealand: Whale may have caused boat flip that killed five

Mayor Craig Mackle says the whale may have surfaced beneath the boat causing it to capsize.

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Friday, 9 September 2022

New York declares state of emergency over polio

Evidence emerges that a virus - once declared eradicated from the US - is spreading across the state.

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World media mark the death of Queen Elizabeth II

News outlets around the world reflect on Queen Elizabeth's influence and the impact of her death.

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Ukraine war: UN says blackout threatens Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant

The head of the UN nuclear agency says the situation at a Russian-held nuclear plant cannot continue.

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Queen Elizabeth II and Africa: A long-standing relationship

The leaders of countries across the continent express their sadness at the Queen's death.

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Shock Waves Hit the Global Economy, Posing Grave Risk to Europe


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Climate change: Six tipping points ‘likely’ to be crossed

Current rates of warming put the Earth on a path of runaway climate change, according to a new analysis.

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After a Legal Fight, Oberlin Says It Will Pay $36.59 Million to a Local Bakery


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Ukraine has retaken 1,000 square kilometres in a week - Zelensky

Kyiv says a lightning counteroffensive has recaptured vast swathes of territory in its south and east.

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Thursday, 8 September 2022

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Brazil bans sales of iPhones without USB power adapters

Apple says it will appeal against Brazil's ban on the sale of iPhones that do not come with adapters.

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The queen’s doctors say they are ‘concerned’ about her health.


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Life sentence for Swedish teen for killing teachers with axe and knives

An 18-year-old who killed two teachers with an axe was given life imprisonment.

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Queen under medical supervision at Balmoral

Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall have travelled there, with the Duke of Cambridge on his way.

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Politician Arrested in Las Vegas Reporter’s Stabbing Death, Prosecutor Says


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