Friday, 30 September 2022

Ukraine war: Putin's speech marks gamble to change course of war

The Russian leader's fiery speech is an attempt to divert from Russia's problems on the battlefield.

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'Russia! Russia!' - chants end Putin's Ukraine speech

President Putin conducts a signing ceremony announcing the illegal seizure of four areas of Ukraine.

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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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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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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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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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Molly Russell: Social media a factor in teenager's death, coroner says

The death of Molly Russell "should send shockwaves through Silicon Valley", the NSPCC's chief says.

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Thursday, 29 September 2022

Ukraine-Russia war: US army doctor and wife charged with Russia spying

The army major doctor and her wife, a civilian doctor, are charged over plans to leak health information.

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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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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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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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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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Félicien Kabuga: Rwanda genocide suspect goes on trial at The Hague

Félicien Kabuga is accused of funding and arming militias during the ethnic slaughter in 1994.

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Wednesday, 28 September 2022

Ukraine war: 'I'm not fit to fight', says man fleeing Russia

Viktor, a scientist, is leaving Russia via Finland after President Putin announced a partial mobilisation.

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NHS app hits 30 million downloads in England

The health service says 448,000 people have used the app to make decisions on organ donations.

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Bihar: India village celebrates first government job in 75 years

Rakesh Kumar is the first person from his village in Bihar state to get a government job in 75 years.

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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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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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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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Tuesday, 27 September 2022

Iran protester: 'They said if we didn't keep quiet, they would rape us'

The BBC has spoken to Iranians detained by security forces during the protests sweeping the country.

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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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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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Nord Stream: Mystery leaks in Russia gas pipelines spark warnings

The Nord Stream undersea gas network to Europe has sustained "unprecedented" damage in recent days.

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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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Japan says Russia 'blindfolded and restrained' its consul in Vladivostok

Tokyo demands an apology after one its diplomats is accused of spying in Russia's Far East.

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Children removed from Jewish sect's jungle compound in Mexico

It follows a months-long surveillance operation against the extremist Lev Tahor group in Mexico.

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Sunday, 25 September 2022

Giorgia Meloni: Far-right leader on course to run Italy

Giorgia Meloni aims to be Italy's first female PM and vehemently rejects any link to fascism.

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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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Magnus Carlsen and Hans Niemann: Champion vows to say more on cheating scandal

Magnus Carlsen says he wants cheating taken "seriously" as he vows to issue a statement within days.

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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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Saturday, 24 September 2022

Storm Ian delays launch of Nasa's Artemis I Moon rocket

The launch of the American space agency's big new Moon rocket is being delayed for the third time.

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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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Dmitry Bulgakov: Putin fires deputy defence chief amid supply failures

Analysts have cited supply chains as a reason why Russia's invasion of Ukraine has faltered.

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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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Louise Fletcher: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest's Nurse Ratched dies aged 88

Fletcher won an Oscar for her memorable portrayal of the film's villainous Nurse Ratched.

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Friday, 23 September 2022

Hurricane Fiona heads to Canada as Florida watches Harmine

Florida is also on hurricane watch, as Hurricane Hermine makes its way to the US southwest coast.

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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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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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Oxfordshire teen arrested in police hacking investigation

The National Cyber Crime Unit detained a 17-year-old from Oxfordshire on Thursday evening.

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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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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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Molly Russell inquest: Instagram clips seen by teenager were 'most distressing'

The 14-year-old girl viewed material about self-harm and suicide before she died in 2017.

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China Tangshan attack: Man who attacked female diners jailed for 24 years

The Chinese man's vicious attack on four women in a restaurant sparked a debate about gender violence.

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Thursday, 22 September 2022

Ukraine war: Released Briton felt 'a moral obligation to help'

Journalist Simon Ostrovsky tells the BBC what motivated Aiden Aslin to fight with Ukrainian forces.

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Australian phones cyber-attack exposes personal data

Optus is looking into the unauthorised access of data including names, addresses and passport numbers.

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Ukraine war: Russians flee to border after military call-up

Georgia's border sees large queues after flights sell out as some fighting-age men flee Russia.

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Australia phones cyber-attack exposes personal data

Optus is looking into the unauthorised access of data including names, addresses and passport numbers.

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China jails ex-anti-corruption minister for bribes

Fu Zhenghua had previously been hailed as a corruption-fighting leader in his senior roles.

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Wednesday, 21 September 2022

Mahsa Amini: Protests over woman’s death claim more lives in Iran

Nine people are said to have been killed in unrest triggered by the death in custody of Mahsa Amini.

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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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Ukraine war: Putin orders partial mobilisation after facing setbacks

The partial mobilisation comes after Russia faced a number of setbacks on the battlefield.

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Donald Trump sued for fraud over family business

Mr Trump and the Trump Organization are accused of falsely inflating his net worth by "billions".

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Ukraine war: Putin raises the stakes in a dangerous game

When faced with a choice, Vladimir Putin always seems to choose escalation, writes the BBC's Russia editor.

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Twitch announces slots and roulette gambling ban

The livestreaming site will prohibit streams of slots, roulette or dice games from many jurisdictions.

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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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UN chief: 'Tax fossil fuel profits for climate damage'

Tax fossil fuel companies' profits to pay for the damage done by climate change, says UN Secretary General.

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Rare fighting between Palestinians and own police

The violence in the occupied West Bank comes after months of Israeli incursions.

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Paying respects to the Queen from remote Nepal region

Victoria Cross recipient Captain Limbu was unable to go to the state funeral but still made a special tribute.

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Warning over scam energy bill support messages

Emails and texts link to a fake Ofgem website where people's personal details are demanded.

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Monday, 19 September 2022

Grand Theft Auto VI footage leaked after hack, developer Rockstar confirms

More than 90 images and videos were leaked from the franchise's next instalment, developer Rockstar confirms.

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Adnan Syed: Conviction overturned in Serial podcast murder case

Prosecutors last week asked the court to vacate the conviction and release Syed pending a retrial.

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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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Mahsa Amini: Iran police say woman's death was 'unfortunate'

Mahsa Amini, 22, collapsed after being held by morality police for allegedly breaking hijab rules.

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Killing Eve's Sandra Oh: Why was she at the Queen's funeral?

The Canadian-American actress took part in the procession at Westminster Abbey.

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Sunday, 18 September 2022

Gaza farmer finds Byzantine mosaic while planting tree

Experts call the mosaic one of the greatest archaeological treasures ever found in Gaza.

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Nyege Nyege: Sell-out crowd at 'immoral' Ugandan music festival

Some say a threat to ban the Nyege Nyege festival actually boosted ticket sales.

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'Call me foreign agent' says Russian anti-war pop star Alla Pugacheva

Russian pop star Alla Pugacheva condemns the Ukraine war, in solidarity with her showbiz husband.

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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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Saturday, 17 September 2022

'They need to apologise': Africans on the UK monarchy

Young people tell the BBC they want an apology from the British Royal Family for colonisation.

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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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Cycling World Championships: French Federation defends decision to fly female riders to Australia 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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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

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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Ethereum Merge: A cryptocurrency 'going green'

The second biggest cryptocurrency is to switch to a new operating model that it says uses 99.9% less energy.

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Aerial footage shows aftermath of deadly flash floods in Italy

Emergency services have been rescuing people in the Marche Region.

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Chrissy Teigen says she has come to realise she had an abortion, not a miscarriage

Model Chrissy Teigen has recently come to terms with the fact that losing a baby wasn't a miscarriage.

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

Two days after the rape and murder of two sisters in India, the family speak to the BBC.

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Uber investigating hack on its computer systems

A hacker was apparently able to gain access to the company's internal systems.

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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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Ukraine war: Who is winning?

Ukrainian forces have made rapid advances, but Russia still holds 20% of the country.

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Sweden election: How a neo-Nazi movement became kingmakers

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

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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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US school app accounts hacked to send explicit image

The Seesaw app is used by millions of parents, students and teachers across America

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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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Wagner Group: Head of Russian mercenary group filmed recruiting in prison

Yevgeniy Prigozhin offered prisoners their freedom in exchange for six months service in Ukraine.

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Amazon workers in Coventry 'making history' with strike ballot

Staff at the Coventry warehouse are voting on whether to strike amid a row over a pay offer.

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Wednesday, 14 September 2022

President Zelensky visits retaken Ukrainian city of Izyum

The Ukrainian president makes a surprise appearance to thank troops.

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Ethereum Merge: A cryptocurrency 'going green'

The second biggest cryptocurrency is to switch to a new operating model that it says uses 99.9% less energy.

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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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Queen Elizabeth II: Flight carrying coffin most tracked plane in history

Nearly six million people tried to follow the plane's route, causing the Flightradar24 site to crash.

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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

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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Looted coin worth $1m returned to Israel after years-long hunt

The ancient silver quarter shekel was tracked across several countries after it was looted in 2002.

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Rare ‘triple dip’ La Niña declared

La Niña has formed for the third consecutive year in the Pacific. Simon King explains what this might mean for global weather patterns.

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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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Canada has its first Michelin guide. Does it matter?

Michelin's arrival in Canada's most diverse city reignites a debate on the legitimacy of food rankings.

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Monday, 12 September 2022

Ros Atkins on… Ukraine’s fightback

The BBC’s Analysis Editor examines the significance of Ukraine’s counter-offensive against Russian forces.

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Ukraine round-up: Counter-attack continues, Kremlin remains defiant

Monday saw Ukraine pressing a counter-offensive which has retaken swathes of territory in the north-east.

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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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WATCH: Russian tanks abandoned on retaken Ukrainian territory

Ukraine's military says it has retaken territory from Russia, making its first significant gain in months.

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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

Uhuru Kenyatta: How will Kenya's outgoing president be remembered?

President Uhuru Kenyatta promised national cohesion and to fight corruption. He made some progress.

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Ukraine war: Zelensky says blackouts in Kharkiv and Donetsk caused by targeted Russian attacks

Power cuts have affected nine million people in revenge for a successful counter-attack, Ukraine says.

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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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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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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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Kharkiv offensive: Zelensky says Ukraine has doubled its retaken area

On Saturday, Ukraine's rapid advance captured the key Russian supply towns of Izyum and Kupiansk.

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US Open final: Iga Swiatek beats Ons Jabeur to win New York title

World number one Iga Swiatek caps a dominant season by beating Tunisia's Ons Jabeur at the US Open to win her second major title of 2022.

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Friday, 9 September 2022

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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Outpouring of sympathy across the Commonwealth

From prime ministers to people on the street, the Commonwealth nations pay tribute to the Queen.

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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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In pictures: World reacts to the Queen's death

Condolences pour in from around the globe following news of the British monarch's death.

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Ukraine war: Heavily pregnant medic held in Russian prison

The family of Mariana Mamonova are calling for her release before her due date at the end September.

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Thursday, 8 September 2022

Two Government departments reprimanded by UK data watchdog

The action has been taken for failure to respond to Freedom of Information requests on time.

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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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Queen under medical supervision as doctors concerned for health

Her immediate family has been informed and she remains at Balmoral, Buckingham Palace says.

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WATCH: The Northern Lights as seen from space

The footage released by released by the European Space Agency shows the phenomenon from space.

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Ukraine war: US approves $2.6bn in new aid

Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin announces the package at a meeting with other ministers in Germany.

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Climate change: Europe's warm summer shatters records

Heatwaves and a record drought drove record heat all over Europe this summer, according to satellite data.

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New malaria vaccine is world-changing, say scientists

The jab could be used on a mass scale next year with the aim of ending deaths from the disease.

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Wednesday, 7 September 2022

Watch: Firefighters tackle Italy chemical plant fire

The fire broke out in the industrial area of San Giuliano Milanese, near the Italian city of Milan.

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EU plans Russian gas price cap despite Putin threat

European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen says the EU must cut Russia's war revenues.

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Zaporizhzhia: Ukraine suggests UN peacekeepers for nuclear plant

Inspectors who visited the Zaporizhzhia power station last week observed shelling damage.

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Albania severs diplomatic ties with Iran over cyber-attack

Albania and the US accuse Iran of hiring hackers to paralyse public services and steal state data.

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California wildfires: Two dead and mass evacuations amid heatwave

A rapidly-spreading wildfire in southern California has killed two people and torched homes.

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Hong Kong judge finds five guilty over children's books

The speech therapists published cartoon books believed by some to be about the city's democracy movement.

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New York returns $19m worth of stolen art to Italy

The 58 pieces include a marble head of the goddess Athena dated 200 BC, worth an estimated $3m alone.

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Pakistan floods: Biggest lake subsides amid race to help victims

Breaches were made to embankments on the lake but thousands of people remain stranded after floods.

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Tuesday, 6 September 2022

Zaporizhzhia: UN nuclear agency calls for Ukraine plant safety zone

After visiting the Zaporizhzhia plant, the UN agency says Russian military equipment could risk safety.

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Ukraine war: Russians to pay €45 more to enter EU under new rules

Russians will also face a lengthier application process under new EU proposals.

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Eliza Fletcher: Police identify body found in search for heiress

The 34-year-old was the granddaughter of a local billionaire.

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Dutch city of Haarlem may be world’s first to ban most meat ads

Haarlem is to ban most adverts for meat from public spaces because of the food's impact on climate.

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PSG football coach faces backlash over 'sand yacht' joke

The top official at the French club laughs off a question about flying rather than taking the train.

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Tracking Tico: Manatee rescued after frantic search

Tico, a rescued manatee, sent experts on a 4,000km-chase after they became concerned for his welfare.

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Canada stab victim 'died helping others'

Gloria Burns. 62, was killed as she tried to help other victims of Sunday's attacks in Saskatchewan.

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Sunday, 4 September 2022

Canada rocked by multiple deadly stabbings in Saskatchewan

At least 10 people are killed and 15 injured as police launch a manhunt for two suspects.

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Mystery as private plane crashes into Baltic Sea

Nato scrambled jets to follow the aircraft on its erratic flight across Europe towards Latvia.

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Nirvana win lawsuit over 1991 Nevermind album cover

A judge's ruling prevents Spencer Elden from re-filing a case over the Nevermind sleeve

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Germany announces €65bn package to curb soaring energy costs

The government wants to shield its citizens and businesses from the threat of soaring costs this winter.

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33-day 'Smiling Pope' John Paul I beatified at the Vatican

John Paul I led the Catholic Church for 33 days in 1978, with his death causing controversy.

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Saturday, 3 September 2022

Foo Fighters' Dave Grohl opens Taylor Hawkins tribute show

Sir Paul McCartney and Hawkins' son Oliver Shane perform at the special concert at Wembley Stadium.

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WATCH: Wall of dust sweeps across Arizona

Aerial footage shows the 50-mile-wide haboob as it moved, leaving thousands without power.

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Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant: Link lost to main power line

The UN nuclear watchdog says the Zaporizhzhia plant is now relying on a reserve line to supply power.

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Disease warning as Pakistan flood death toll rises

The death toll from unprecedented flooding passes 1,200, with a third of the victims said to be children.

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Pilot circling US city threatens to crash on Walmart

Police in Tupelo, Mississippi say they have been in contact with the person flying the aircraft

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Ukraine's First Lady Olena Zelenska on human cost of war

Olena Zelenska says while the economic cost of war affects the world, Ukrainians are counting their casualties.

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Friday, 2 September 2022

What we do and don't know about the FBI search of Trump's home

Agents took classified documents from the former president's home as part of an unprecedented investigation.

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Empty folders marked 'classified' found in Trump's home

The detailed inventory shows FBI agents found multiple top secret documents in Donald Trump's office.

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How Pakistan floods are linked to climate change

Pakistan's geography - and its immense glaciers - make it vulnerable to climate change.

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Crypto.com pulls out of Uefa Champions League deal

The cryptocurrency exchange site had been lined up by Uefa to replace Gazprom as a sponsor.

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Gibraltar collision: Crucial hours as fuel removed from stricken ship

Salvage teams off Gibraltar rush to pump fuel from a bulk carrier as it leaks oil into the sea.

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Does China believe its own propaganda on Uyghurs?

The BBC's John Sudworth, forced out of China for his reporting on Xinjiang, considers Beijing's approach.

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Thursday, 1 September 2022

Putin will not attend Gorbachev's funeral

The Kremlin says the Russian leader is too busy to attend the Soviet ex-leader's funeral on Saturday.

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Hackers target politicians with fake news website

The Australian government is among those targeted by the hackers, according to Proofpoint.

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Hackers target politicians with fake news website

The Australian government is among those targeted by the hackers, according to Proofpoint.

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Microsoft Activision deal could lessen competition, UK watchdog finds

The $69bn takeover of the Call of Duty maker may now be investigated in-depth by a UK watchdog.

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Palestinian prisoners held by Israel set to go on mass hunger strike

They say conditions have become harsher since a dramatic breakout from an Israeli prison.

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Spain's Tomatina food fight returns after Covid hiatus

Thousands of people have gathered in the town of Buñol to splatter each other with tomatoes.

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