Ukraine war: Biden says US will not be intimidated by reckless Putin

The US president leads condemnation of Vladimir Putin after he annexes four occupied regions of Ukraine.

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Hurricane Ian: Bigotry couldn't beat this family - then came the storm

Their ancestors were among the first black Americans on Sanibel Island. Hurricane Ian drove them away.

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Week in pictures: 24 - 30 September 2022

A selection of powerful images from all over the globe, taken in the past seven days.

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The cyclist admitted wrongdoing in 2013

Lance Armstrong said he'd apologise to the man he sued for reporting on his doping

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Rare tree dormouse not seen for 20 years found in Austria

Researchers hope to learn more about the species, found in a Salzburg forest, before it goes into hibernation.

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Ukraine round-up: Putin claims parts of Ukraine and horror as rocket strike kills dozens

Vladimir Putin sparks outcry by annexing four regions of Ukraine, while President Zelensky applies to Nato.

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Sexual harassment 'rife' at Australia's Antarctica research stations

Female workers have endured uninvited touching, requests for sex, and a predatory culture, a review says.

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Ukraine war: Zaporizhzhia locals flee Russia annexation

As Moscow formally seizes more of Ukraine, the BBC speaks to those on Russia's new so-called “border”.

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Nike feels squeeze from strong dollar and discounts

The sportswear giant's shares fell by more than 9% in after-hours trading in New York.

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Ukraine war: US will never recognise Russia's annexation attempts, Biden vows

Within hours, Vladimir Putin is expected to declare that four Ukrainian regions are joining Russia.

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Brazil election: How the famous yellow football shirt has become politicised

As Brazil's election - and the World Cup - approach, the famous yellow shirt is being politicised.

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Abortion: India Supreme Court says amended law to cover single women too

India's Supreme Court says all women, including those not married, can get an abortion up to 24 weeks.

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Australia's most-polluting coal plant to shut decade earlier than planned

Energy firm AGL calls it a "major step" for Australia, but critics say more action is needed.

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Big oil's toxic emissions from flaring undeclared

BBC investigation finds oil companies not declaring millions of tonnes of emissions linked to cancer.

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Optus: How a massive data breach has exposed Australia

Anger rises after 40% of Australians had details stolen in possibly the nation's worst-ever breach.

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TikTok: Will posting salaries online close the pay gap?

Shifting views are tackling the taboo of talking salary - will this help improve pay equity?

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Lizzo plays 200-year-old flute owned by former President

The star played the crystal instrument once owned by James Madison during one of her US concerts.

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World Cup 2022: Denmark to wear 'toned down' jerseys in protest at hosts Qatar

Denmark will wear "toned down" jerseys for the World Cup to protest against Qatar's human rights record and treatment of migrant workers.

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Wall Street firms fined $1.8bn over staff messages

Barclays, UBS and Goldman Sachs were among the 16 firms named by regulators in the probe.

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IMF sounds alarm on UK tax cut plans

The UK government proposals will work at "cross purposes" with the cost-of-living fight, the IMF says.

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Kerala dog attacks: Why the state has a fraught relationship with strays

Dog attacks are a recurring issue in Kerala, often prompting people to take extreme steps in response.

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James Geoffrey Griffin: The child abuse scandal that shamed Tasmania

"Did anyone do enough?" asked one victim of a nurse who sexually abused children for up to 30 years.

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Ukraine war: Drone footage shows huge queues at Russian-Georgian border

Traffic is queuing at the Georgian border after President Putin ordered a "partial mobilisation".

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Ukraine war round-up: Disputed referendums and gas leak allegations

Russia is poised to annex Ukrainian regions, while Ukraine blames Moscow for gas pipeline damage.

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Haiti in a humanitarian catastrophe - UN envoy

Violence and looting by criminal gangs has devastated much needed food aid for the Caribbean nation.

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No good excuse for lack of women in tech - Apple boss

Apple chief executive tells the BBC the tech sector needs more women in order to thrive.

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Ukraine war: The referendums shunned by Kyiv and the West

The referendums in east and south Ukraine are dismissed as a sham by Kyiv and its Western allies.

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Is Finland's Wood City the future of building?

New public buildings in Finland have to incorporate more wood, which is leading builders to innovate.

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Hilaree Nelson: US mountaineer missing after 'skiing into crevasse'

Hilaree Nelson appeared to fall into a 2,000ft gap in the ice descending the world's eighth tallest peak.

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Ukraine war round-up: Russia admits call-up mistakes after clashes

Protests against Russia's mobilisation plan continue, as Russia concedes errors have been made.

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Chris Davidson: Former pro-surfer dies after punch outside Australian pub

Chris Davidson has been remembered as "one of the most naturally talented surfers" Australia has seen.

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Covid: The Chinese artist filming PCR tests inside his mouth

Siyuan Zhuji compiled close-up footage of himself taking dozens of tests.

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Rihanna to headline Super Bowl half-time show

The nine-time Grammy winner will headline February's event in Arizona, the NFL has announced.

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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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Italy's far right set to win election - exit poll

Giorgia Meloni is on course to become Italy's first female PM, exit polls 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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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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Eliud Kipchoge breaks his own marathon world record in Berlin

Double Olympic marathon champion Eliud Kipchoge breaks his own record for the men's marathon at Sunday's race in Berlin.

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Storm Fiona: Houses washed into sea as storm batters Canada

One person is missing after storm Fiona battered the eastern coast, leaving widespread damage.

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‘We demand wages for housework’

In the 1970s, an international campaign demanded that governments recognise the value of unpaid work done in the home, primarily by women.

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Afrobeats: Chart show host celebrates 'beautiful year' for genre

Radio host Eddie Kadi says stars like Burna Boy have propelled the genre into the mainstream.

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Your pictures on the theme of 'the visitor'

A selection of striking images from our readers around the world.

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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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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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Award for Elton John after White House performance

US President Joe Biden surprised Sir Elton John by giving him a medal for his contribution to music.

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EU 'must take seriously' Putin nuclear threats - Borrell

EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell told the BBC a dangerous moment had been reached in the Ukraine war.

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Jhulan Goswami: The highest wicket-taker in women's ODI history to retire

On Saturday, one of India's best female cricketers is set to play her last international game.

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Week in pictures: 17 - 23 September 2022

A selection of powerful images from all over the globe, taken in the past seven days.

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Iran protests: US to ease internet curbs for Iranians

The move comes after Iran tries to clamp down on internet freedom to stamp out widespread protests.

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Magnus Carlsen and Hans Niemann: The cheating row that's blowing up the chess world

Magnus Carlsen's apparent accusation against Hans Niemann is the biggest chess scandal in years.

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US secretary of state's father Donald Blinken dies

Antony Blinken said his father Donald, a former US ambassador to Hungary, inspired him to public service.

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Letitia James: NY Attorney General's history of clashing with Trump

When she was elected, the New York attorney general warned Mr Trump: "We are not scared of you."

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In photos: Kashmir's nomadic tribe faces existential crisis

Kashmir's Bakarwals are determined to maintain their traditional lifestyle despite pressures to change.

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Dozens of migrants killed as boat sinks off Syrian coast

The boats carrying more than 100 people had set off from near the Lebanese port city of Tripoli.

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Iran headscarf: Raisi says police custody death must be investigated

The death of a woman who allegedly broke headscarf rules sparks the worst unrest in recent years.

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Census 2021: More from Catholic background in NI than Protestant

For the first time there are more people from a Catholic background (45.7%) than Protestant (43.48%).

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Brazil election: Why it matters so much to the US

The US has been taking a keen interest in who Brazil picks as its next president. Why?

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The men behind a record-breaking menstrual campaign

An Indian initiative seeking to break down taboos has been simulating period pain in men.

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The vloggers capturing life on India's trains

Content creators are documenting their journeys on one of the largest rail networks in the world.

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Ukraine war: Foreign secretary to confront Russia over atrocities at UN meeting

The foreign secretary will demand justice in a meeting with his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov.

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Queen Elizabeth II: 16 moments from 16 tours of Australia

As Australians hold a day of mourning, we look back on memorable moments from her trips down under.

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Ukraine war: Russian police carry away anti-war protesters

Footage showed protesters being detained after the Kremlin's announcement to mobilise reservists.

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Lebanese banks to remain shut indefinitely after economic crises

The Association of Banks said its branches had not been given enough security after recent raids.

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How a woman became a symbol of defiance in Iran

Mahsa Amin's death in police custody has sparked a wave of protest across Iran.

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Russia's Putin announces partial military mobilisation

In a televised address, he says it's a necessary step to ensure Russian territorial integrity.

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Nova Scotia shooting: Families say inquiry raises more questions

Lawyers of victims' families raise more concerns as inquiry enters its final week of hearings.

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Nigeria Boko Haram crisis: The women walking miles to save their children's lives

Thousands of Nigerian children could starve following an Islamist insurgency, aid workers warn.

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Euro 2024: Russia banned from tournament, Uefa confirms

Uefa confirms Russia will not be included in the qualifying draws for Euro 2024 having been previously banned from the tournament.

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Ukraine war round-up: New annexation plans and torture cell claims

Ukraine's occupied regions announce referendum plans and an ex-detainee accuses Russia of torture.

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Sperm whales die in mass stranding on Australian beach

The 14 sperm whale carcasses were found by locals in Tasmania on Monday, authorities say.

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Beyond Meat: Vegan food executive accused of biting man's nose

Beyond Meat's Douglas Ramsey reportedly got into a row after an American football match in Arkansas.

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Nanmadol: Mudslides and flooding as typhoon batters Japan

Super typhoon Nanmadol has killed at least two people and injured 90 others since Sunday.

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Ukraine war: A village celebrates Russian retreat

Russia's Ukraine retreat leaves joy, but also destruction and danger

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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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Chinese official warns against touching foreigners after monkeypox case

Chief epidemiologist Wu Zunyou issued the warning a day after China recorded its first monkeypox case.

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Hurricane Fiona flood water destroys Puerto Rican bridge

Wind and rain from Hurricane Fiona has caused a state of emergency to be declared on the US island.

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Biden again says US would defend Taiwan if China attacks

The US president says troops would defend the island, but the White House downplays the comments.

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Ukraine war: Grave sites prompt calls for tribunal over Russian killings

The call comes as bodies are exhumed from hundreds of graves in areas recently liberated by Ukraine.

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Paul Pogba: Juventus midfielder's brother Mathias charged over alleged extortion plot

The brother of Juventus and France midfielder Paul Pogba is charged and detained over an alleged plot to extort money from the former Manchester United player.

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Joe Biden arrives in London for Queen's funeral

The US president is among some 500 world leaders and foreign dignitaries coming to London.

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Tango dancers from around the world flock to Buenos Aires

Couples have been competing in the first full world tango championship festival since Covid.

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'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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Ukraine war: Power back on at huge nuclear plant in Zaporizhzhia

Electricity from the national grid is being directly received at the embattled Zaporizhzhia site.

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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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IHG hack: 'Vindictive' couple deleted hotel chain data for fun

The pair, who say they are from Vietnam, wiped out IHG group data after a foiled ransomware attack.

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Ukraine war: Biden warns Putin not to use tactical nuclear weapons

The US president says Russia will become more of a pariah than ever if such weapons are used.

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When an American's breach of protocol amused the Queen

When the monarch visited a US housing project in 1991, a thrilled Alice Frazier gave her an authentic welcome.

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French police nab first-class wig gang suspects

A group of thieves stole €300,000 worth of goods from passengers on high-speed trains, police say.

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US abortion bans leave grey areas in complicated pregnancies

Terminations because of pregnancy complications are rare - but those who want them must navigate strict laws.

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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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Kyrgyzstan-Tajikistan border: Almost 30 reported dead in clashes

Fighting regularly flares up in border disputes between the two Central Asian states.

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Why are migrants in the US being sent to Democrat-run areas?

Thousands have been sent from Republican states amid an escalating political row in the US.

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Michael Jordan's 'Last Dance' jersey fetches record $10.1m

It was reminiscent of a season where Jordan won his sixth and final NBA title with the Chicago Bulls.

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Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping: An increasingly unequal relationship

The two leaders hold talks but it's not quite a case of best friends forever, writes the BBC's Steve Rosenberg.

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Raymond Dearie: Who is the special master reviewing seized Trump files?

Judge Raymond Dearie has been tasked with reviewing the documents taken from Mar-a-Lago in August.

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Climate change: Pakistan floods 'likely' made worse by warming

Emissions from human activities played a role in the recent floods that have brought devastation to Pakistan.

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Maharashtra: 'Nowhere in the world can we find rock art of this kind'

A cave in Maharashtra has been found to hold stone tools belonging to an ancient Indian civilisation.

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Russia's Wagner boss: It's prisoners fighting in Ukraine, or your children

The head of the Russian mercenary group defends sending convicts to the Ukraine front line.

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Ukraine round-up: Inside freed city and Russia's prison recruits

The aftermath of Russia's occupation described - while its prison inmates are wooed by mercenaries.

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Why Tanzania is envious of Kenya's election

Tanzanians were astonished to see the establishment candidate lose and the president hand over power.

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Ukraine war: Evacuation plea after major dam hit by strikes

The southern city of Kryvyi Rih is at risk of flooding as water levels rise rapidly, officials warn.

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Citi offers junior bankers sun with Malaga office

The US investment bank has opened a new office on the Costa del Sol to help recruit junior staff.

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California drought: On patrol with the celebrity 'water police'

In drought-stricken California, trouble brews for famous water hogs like Kevin Hart and the Kardashians.

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Queen Elizabeth II: Hong Kong's grief sends message to Beijing

The display of affection is also a way to express unhappiness at the situation in the former colony.

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Round-up: Zelensky in freed city, while Scholz says Putin remains undaunted

Ukraine's president visits Izyum - while the German chancellor says President Putin does not think the invasion was a mistake.

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Michelin awards first stars to 13 Toronto restaurants

Thirteen Toronto restaurants get the prized accolade, but critics say the winners aren't diverse enough.

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Russia covertly spent $300m to meddle abroad - US

The US alleges that Moscow has sought to buy political influence in more than 24 countries since 2014.

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US inflation remains high despite lower petrol prices

Financial markets sink as the costs of food, housing and medical care rise more than expected.

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Florida man loses his arm in alligator attack

Eric Merda went for a swim in a Florida lake - and barely survived what happened next.

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Akshay Kumar's ad on road safety criticised for promoting dowry

The ad, starring Bollywood star Akshay Kumar, has been criticised for allegedly promoting dowry.

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Blue Origin rocket malfunctions on trip to space

The emergency escape system on the unmanned craft was triggered mid-air.

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Crimes against women: How are women faring in PM Modi's India?

The BBC mined the official record books to distil data about crimes against women over the past few years.

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Australian man killed by kangaroo he kept as pet, police say

The 77-year-old man was found by relative in the first such fatal incident since 1936.

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Ukraine war: We retook 6,000 sq km from Russia in September, says Zelensky

President Volodymyr Zelensky says the gains were made in the east and south during a swift counter-offensive.

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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 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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China Covid lockdowns leave residents short of food and essential items

People are appealing for help on social media as food and medicine supplies dwindle.

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Bengaluru floods: How families struggled to find help as India's IT capital drowned

Families in India's IT capital recount the nightmare they went through when their homes began to flood.

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Freebies: The row over handouts and welfare schemes in India

Can India draw a distinction between handouts aimed at winning votes, and bona fide welfare schemes?

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Sweden election: Result could take days as vote too close to call

Anti-immigration Sweden Democrats set to become the second largest party with vote too close to call.

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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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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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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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'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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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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Charles formally confirmed as king in ceremony televised for first time

Charles III is proclaimed as monarch in the first televised Accession Council.

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Kharkiv offensive: Russia surprised as Ukraine takes several towns - UK

President Zelensky says Ukraine has retaken 30 settlements in its eastern offensive this week.

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Three ways climate change makes adventure tourism riskier

Melting ice, intense rain, and wildfires are making adventure tourism more dangerous, experts say.

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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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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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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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Queen Elizabeth II: Australians pay tribute to 'a great monarch'

People in Sydney discuss what Queen Elizabeth II meant to them.

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France clamps down on delivery depot 'dark stores'

So-called dark stores, used by delivery services, will be classified as warehouses rather than shops.

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Blinken flies in to rally Western support for Ukraine war

America's top diplomat visits Kyiv to firm up European leaders' resolve as winter fuel shortages loom.

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Queen Elizabeth II: World leaders remember a 'kind-hearted Queen'

Leaders from around the world are paying tribute to Queen Elizabeth II, who "defined an era".

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How the ‘man in black’ was exposed by the Russian women he terrorised

A Russian policeman’s takeaway order helped the group expose his identity, after he threatened and hit them.

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John Pennycuick: The British-era colonel revered in Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu state remembers John Pennycuick for the dam he built and is gifting a bust in his honour.

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Canadian mass stabbing suspect arrested

Myles Sanderson, the Canadian mass stabbing suspect, is in custody, ending a manhunt that took in three provinces.

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Apple reveals iPhone 14 Pro and Watch Ultra

The tech company presented a range of new devices at an event held at its California headquarters.

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Ukraine round-up: Eastern advance and Crimea claim

President Zelensky says Ukraine has retaken settlements in the east, as Ukraine admits attacks in Crimea.

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New York state ends 28-month mask mandate on public transport

Masks will no longer be required on public transport, in airports or ride-share vehicles.

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Paul Urey: Captured Briton possibly suffered 'unspeakable' torture, says Ukraine

Aid worker Paul Urey's body has "signs of possible unspeakable torture", says Ukraine.

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Manasseh Sogavare: Solomon Islands PM accuses Australia of interference

Manasseh Sogavare reacts angrily to an offer by Australia to help fund an election he wants to delay.

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US bars 'advanced tech' firms from building China factories for 10 years

The US has barred chip companies that get federal funding from building advanced facilities in China.

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Ukraine round-up: UN nuclear safety call and Russia 'gets North Korean arms'

More concerns over Ukraine's nuclear plant and claims that Russia is buying weapons from N Korea.

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Hadraawi: Tribute to the poet on the lips of every Somali

Mohamed Ibrahim Warsame, who has died aged 79, was known simply as Hadraawi, or "master of speech".

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South Korea: 'They cancelled my job interviews because I'm disabled'

Dayeon's interviews were called off after recruiters discovered she had hearing loss.

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Meet China's lost pet detectives

They not only help owners find lost animals, but also teach them how to look after their cats and dogs.

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Canada stabbings: Town 'shattered' amid stabbings manhunt

People in Saskatchewan grapple with grief and anger in the wake of the tragedy.

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Ukraine war: North Korea supplying Russia with weapons, say US reports

Documents obtained by US media say Pyongyang is supplying millions of artillery shells and rockets.

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Fat Leonard: Malaysian businessman linked to US Navy scandal escapes

Leonard Francis is at the heart of a massive million dollar bribery scandal involving the US Navy.

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Pakistan floods: Officials struggle to stop biggest lake overflowing

A prior attempt to drain the lake to stem the overflow had failed to adequately reduce water levels.

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In pictures: Typhoon Hinnamnor wreaks devastation along South Korea coast

The category-5 cyclone battered South Korea's south-east coast and is heading towards Japan.

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Hermit faces eviction from beachside cave home

Nisim has spent almost 50 years building and decorating his home in the Israeli town of Herzliya.

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Canada stabbings: One suspect found dead

Canada police say the body of Damien Sanderson, 31, has been found, but his brother Myles is still at large.

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Saskatchewan stabbings: Suspects still at large, police say

Myles and Damien Sanderson are charged with first degree murder after 10 people were killed.

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Bed Bath & Beyond finance chief falls to his death in NY

Police say Gustavo Arnal fell from a skyscraper as the retailer is struggling with sales and debt.

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US Open: Nick Kyrgios beats Daniil Medvedev on entertaining New York night

Nick Kyrgios ends Daniil Medvedev's defence of the US Open title as he earns an enthralling four-set win on an entertaining night in New York.

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Australian artist removes Ukraine-Russia mural

The street mural in Australia controversially depicted Ukrainian and Russian soldiers hugging.

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Japan's female bosses mapping a course for other women

Female bosses remain a small minority in Japan, but efforts continue to increase their numbers.

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Canada rocked by multiple deadly stabbings in Saskatchewan

At least 10 people are killed and another 15 injured, and two suspects are on the run, police say.

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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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Calais: Ferry companies apologise for long waits

Travellers returning home from their summer breaks in France report lengthy queues at the French port.

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Klyuchevskaya Sopka: Climbers killed during a fall on Russian volcano

Six people are known to have died and rescuers are unable to reach survivors, local media say.

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Jackson water crisis: A legacy of environmental racism?

Experts say the crisis in the US city is the result of generations of discrimination and segregation.

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Tamil Nadu: India woman's food paintings you will want to eat

Varuna Sridhar, a 21-year-old artist from Chennai city, is winning fans with her hyper-realistic food paintings.

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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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Jackson water crisis: Troops hand out 1.1m bottles of water in a day

People in Jackson, Mississippi are unable to use tap water after flooding disabled a water treatment centre.

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Gotabaya Rajapaksa: Sri Lanka's ousted former president returns

Gotabaya Rajapaksa is back in the country just weeks after anti-government protests drove him from office.

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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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Vicky Bowman: UK ex-envoy to Myanmar handed one-year jail term

It comes after Ms Bowman and her spouse were arrested for violating immigration laws.

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Myanmar: Aung San Suu Kyi given three more years for 'election fraud'

The former opposition leader faces a raft of charges her supporters say are politically-motivated.

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Japanese yen slips to 24-year low against dollar

The US dollar hit a fresh high on strong employment data and the signal of higher interest rates.

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January 6: Ex-police officer gets record 10-year sentence over Capitol riots

Thomas Webster, 56, attacked officers with a metal flagpole during the riots in January 2021.

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'Brit in the bush': Backpacker who became an accidental outback cook

UK woman Ellie Daborn cooks for 41 people on an Australian property that's 400km from any shop.

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Earthquake rocks Liechtenstein Parliament... during earthquake debate

The moment a tremor hits the Liechtenstein Parliament building causing the session to be paused.

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Floppy disks in Japan: Minister declares war on old-fashioned technology

Businesses are still sometimes forced to use the old-fashioned tech when dealing with government.

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Russian oil chief Maganov dies in 'fall from hospital window'

The death of Lukoil boss Ravil Maganov is the latest mysterious death involving a Russian business figure.

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