News Trending Blog: October 2022

Monday, 31 October 2022

Itaewon crush: Five friends went out for Halloween; only two came home

Seoul's funeral homes are now filled with the bodies of young people and their heartbroken parents.

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US court blocks Penguin merger with Simon & Schuster

US District Judge Florence Pan said the deal could "substantially" lessen competition in the market.

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Ukraine war: Tales of endurance and hardship as winter looms

Ukrainian civilians and troops paint a picture of endurance and hardship as winter approaches.

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Banker Oleg Tinkov renounces Russian citizenship over Ukraine

Billionaire oligarch Oleg Tinkov condemns "Putin fascism", furious at Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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US midterms: The $6bn election advert spending spree

The two parties have focused on very different issues. Katty Kay decodes their campaign messages.

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Nancy Pelosi: Man charged with attempted kidnap and assault

The suspect is also charged with assaulting the top Democrat's husband in their California home.

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Sunday, 30 October 2022

Brazil election: A moment in history as Lula returns

The leftist who led Brazil in 2003-2011 makes a dramatic return - but unity may prove elusive.

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Musk Twitter takeover: Billionaire denies report he plans to fire workers to avoid payouts

The world's richest man completed his takeover of the platform last week after months of legal wrangling.

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Nigeria floods: 'I have nowhere to go'

More than a million people are homeless after some of the worst flooding the country has ever seen.

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Brazil elections: Cheers and tears as Lula beats Bolsonaro

Supporters of the left-wing leader erupt with joy as Bolsonaro fails to win a second term in power.

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Indonesia syrup deaths: Parents demand accountability as toll rises

Distraught parents demand answers after at least 157 children died from acute kidney injury.

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Switzerland sets record with world's longest passenger train

The 1.9km (1.2 mile) long train, which is composed of 100 coaches, has completed a 25km journey.

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Saturday, 29 October 2022

Muhoozi Kainerugaba - Uganda's ambitious tweeting general

The son of Uganda's president has gained notoriety for his incendiary tweets and political ambitions.

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Chennai: The Indian man who makes quirky bicycles from scraps

The unique bicycles designed and made by Rajendran from Tamil Nadu state can make anyone stop and stare.

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Akshata Murty: Who is Rishi Sunak's wife?

Rishi Sunak's wife is a billionaire's daughter who has divided her life between three continents.

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Seoul crush witnesses describe 'out of control' scene

Two 21-year-olds say the sight of first-aiders treating crowds was like something out of a film.

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Meet the designers with learning disabilities

A design agency in Barcelona has creatives with learning disabilities, autism and schizophrenia.

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South Korea: Droves of revellers leave area after deadly Seoul crush

Footage shows rescue workers at the scene in Seoul as crowds of revellers leave the bustling area.

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Friday, 28 October 2022

Philippines storm Nalgae kills dozens in floods and mudslides

Tropical storm Nalgae wreaks havoc in the southern Philippines and will soon lash Manila.

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Will Donald Trump go back on to Twitter?

Donald Trump shares a love for Twitter with Elon Musk, its new owner, but times have changed.

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Ukraine war: Kyiv set for longer power cuts after air strikes

Russian strikes on energy infrastructure leave Ukrainians facing power cuts of more than four hours.

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Qatar 2022: Why are people protesting about the World Cup host?

World Cup host Qatar is receiving complaints over its human rights record and laws on homosexuality.

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Week in pictures: 22-28 October 2022

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

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Freedom Convoy: Police dealt with 'inhuman circumstances', inquiry hears

A inquiry is hearing testimony over Canada's use of emergency powers to end 'Freedom Convoy' protests.

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Norway charges man accused of being Russian spy

The man, named in Norwegian media as Mikhail Mikushin, had posed as a Brazilian academic.

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Thursday, 27 October 2022

Spanish fan detained in Iran while hiking to World Cup

Santiago Sánchez was hiking from Madrid to Qatar, but is now believed to be in a Tehran jail.

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Ukraine war: Russia deploys dozens of drones in two days - Zelensky

The Ukrainian president gives his latest address standing next to the wreckage of a destroyed drone.

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Elon Musk: How the world's richest person bought Twitter

One of the most publicised and frenetic deals in Silicon Valley history has reportedly been completed.

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Rishi Sunak: How the US shaped Britain's new leader

Rishi Sunak points to his time in California studying and working as a defining part of his life.

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Unusually warm weather for France and Spain

Bathers enjoy water temperatures of up to 21C on the French Riviera as October ends with a mild spell.

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Clashes in Iran: Mourning Nika Shakarami

Widespread unrest continues across Iran as security forces reportedly opened fire on protesters.

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Wednesday, 26 October 2022

Lee Jae-yong: Samsung appoints convicted heir to top job

Lee Jae-yong was found guilty of bribery and embezzlement before being granted a presidential pardon.

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Bruce Lehrmann: Australian parliament rape trial aborted over juror 'misconduct'

A jury has been dismissed after "misconduct" during deliberations in a trial that has shocked Australia.

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Kenya battles unsafe Chinese contraceptive pill a decade after ban

Susan Wamaitha was urged to take a Chinese-made contraceptive not knowing it was banned in Kenya.

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Herschel Walker called abortion 'hypocrite' by second woman

Georgia Senate hopeful Herschel Walker called the allegation - the second this month - "foolishness".

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Sudan: 'No-one to intervene' for woman sentenced to stoning

A lack of government ministers in Sudan hinders attempts to prevent a woman being stoned to death.

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Eric Weinberg: Scrubs producer and writer pleads not guilty to 18 counts of sexual assault

The 62-year-old is denied bail after appearing in court in Los Angeles on Tuesday.

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Indonesian woman's body found inside python, say reports

A police chief said the woman's body appeared to be largely intact when it was found.

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Tuesday, 25 October 2022

Energy bill help for all is too expensive, warns the World Bank

Some Covid help was not targeted enough and the same is happening with energy bills, its president says.

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China accused of illegal police stations in Netherlands

A Dutch media report says China is running an undeclared police operation to pressure dissidents.

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COP27: Climate change threatening global health - report

Leading medical experts call for action ahead of a major climate conference next month.

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Nedd Brockmann: The man who ran across Australia in 47 days

Nedd Brockmann ran 3,953 km (2,456 miles), inspired a nation and raised millions for charity.

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Democrats retract call for Biden change of course on Ukraine

The letter, calling for the US to negotiate directly with Russia, provoked backlash within the party.

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Monday, 24 October 2022

Russia accused of sabotaging Ukraine water pipe to Mykolaiv

A BBC investigation finds evidence that Russian forces deliberately destroyed a pipeline to Mykolaiv.

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Lola: France's far right adopts murdered schoolgirl

The alleged rape and murder of 12-year-old Lola by an illegal migrant has inflamed French politics.

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What is a ‘dirty bomb’ and why does Russia claim Ukraine might use one?

Russia’s defence minister has made claims that Ukraine could explode a 'dirty bomb'.

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The ships full of gas waiting off Europe’s coast

In the middle of an energy crisis, giant ships full of liquefied natural gas are waiting off Europe's coast.

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World leaders welcome Rishi Sunak as UK's next PM

Leaders and commentators around the world welcomed Mr Sunak as the UK's next prime minister.

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Leslie Jordan: Will and Grace star dies aged 67

US media reported the actor was killed after being involved in a car crash on Monday.

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US charges alleged Chinese spies in telecoms probe case

US officials believe China tried to obstruct an investigation, steal technology and intimidate dissidents.

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St Louis: Three dead, six injured after school shooting

Police "quickly stopped" a gunman in his 20s who entered a Missouri public school on Monday morning.

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Korean Air crash: Plane overruns runway in bad weather

A Korean Air plane overran on the runway while landing at Mactan-Cebu International Airport in the Philippines.

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Sunday, 23 October 2022

Rugby League World Cup: Lebanon 32-14 Ireland - Five-try Cedars beat Wolfhounds

Lebanon are in pole position to make the Rugby League World Cup quarter-finals after a 32-14 win over Ireland.

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Brazil politician throws grenades at police in Rio de Janeiro state

Bolsonaro ally Roberto Jefferson injures two police officers who came to his house to arrest him.

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US midterms predictions: The top US Senate races to watch

In a Senate split 50-50 between two parties, every race counts. Here are the six closest ones.

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Ukraine war: Kyiv denounces Russia's 'dirty bomb' claims

Kyiv says Russia may be planning provocations with conventional explosives with radioactive material.

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New ground as tech aims to help boost soil health

As much of the world's earth has been degraded, efforts are being made to improve matters.

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Saturday, 22 October 2022

Politburo Standing Committee: Who are the men that rule China now?

The Politburo Standing Committee of the Communist Party makes up the country's power centre.

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Hurricane Roslyn: Mexico braces for powerful storm

Meteorologists warn of dangerous storm surge and flooding in towns on Mexico's Pacific coast.

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China's leader Xi Jinping introduces his new top team

China's leader Xi Jinping has been re-elected for a third straight term, in a break with precedent.

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How the first report from Belsen concentration camp shocked the world

In April 1945, the BBC’s Richard Dimbleby was the first reporter to enter the liberated Belsen concentration camp.

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Iran protests: Huge rally in Berlin in support

About 80,000 people march in Germany's capital, in the biggest rally held so far by the Iranian diaspora.

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Who's building pipelines to steal Nigeria's oil?

The discovery of a 4km-long pipeline built by thieves to steal Nigeria's crude leaves many in shock.

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Dietrich Mateschitz: Red Bull co-owner & energy drink giant dies aged 78

Red Bull co-owner Dietrich Mateschitz, a major global business figure as a result of his energy drinks empire, dies aged 78.

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Kilimanjaro: Firefighters tackle blaze on Tanzania mountain

The fire started on Friday night along one of the mountain's most popular climbing routes.

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Ukraine war: Russia air strikes target more power facilities

Amid military reverses in the south, Russia continues its effort to cripple Ukraine's energy grid.

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Hu Jintao: ex-president escorted out of China party congress

The former president is escorted off stage during the Party Congress, with no explanation given.

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Hu Jintao: Former China leader led out of Party Congress meeting

Hu Jintao is seen being led out of the Communist Party Congress, with no official explanation why.

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Friday, 21 October 2022

Jair Bolsonaro: Why the world is watching Brazil's election

Some say the future of the largest rainforest in the world depends on who becomes Brazil's president.

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Money rains on highway after Chile burglary

A shop burglary in Chile ended in a car chase and money showering onto a highway.

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Donald Trump subpoena: His four biggest legal problems

It can be difficult to keep track of the ex-president's legal battles - here's what you need to know.

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Ukraine war: 'I'd rather go to jail than fight in Ukraine', Russian man says

Russia has mobilised many thousands of men to fight in Ukraine. But Mikhail Ashichev refuses to go.

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Thursday, 20 October 2022

Europe faces tough decisions over nuclear power

With high energy prices and disrupted gas supplies, European nations consider more nuclear power plants.

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China Covid: The politics driving the hellish lockdowns

Parts of Beijing are now being locked down as China's Communist Party holds a historic Congress.

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Italy on verge of new government despite row

Far-right Giorgia Meloni could be sworn in as PM soon, despite a row with ally Silvio Berlusconi.

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Chess cheating row: Hans Niemann sues accusers Magnus Carlsen and Chess.com for libel

Hans Niemann is suing grandmaster Magnus Carlsen and others after they accused him of cheating.

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New York court dismisses Kevin Spacey sexual assault lawsuit

The case was brought by Anthony Rapp, who had been seeking around $40m (£36m) in damages.

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Ukraine war: Iranian drone experts 'on the ground' in Crimea - US

Tehran has experts on the ground in Crimea helping with drone attacks on Ukraine, the White House says.

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Liz Truss resignation: World politicians and media react to Truss departure

News of Liz Truss's resignation prompted quick reaction from political leaders and media commentators around the world.

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Wednesday, 19 October 2022

Hong Kong shares hit lowest level since 2009

Shares slumped after a major speech by the city's leader and as investors fret about a global slowdown.

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Black Death 700 years ago affects your health now

Mutations that saved lives from the plague are causing auto-immune diseases today.

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Tesla sales climb but miss expectations

Elon Musk's electric car firm has ramped up production as it opens new factories in the US, China and Germany.

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Trump questioned in court over rape accuser's defamation case

The former president's lawyer says he "set the record straight" over a writer's sex assault allegation.

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Ethiopia's Tigray conflict: Nasa shows how a war zone faded from space

Images of nights skies show power supplies disappearing in Ethiopia as a humanitarian crisis bites.

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Biden gas prices: What's driving Joe Biden's unusual focus on oil

The US president has exerted himself over fuel prices, though they're largely outside his control.

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Tuesday, 18 October 2022

Netflix: Big hits help reverse subscriber losses

The company added over 2.4 million subscribers, reversing losses earlier in the year.

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Ethiopia civil war: Hyenas scavenge on corpses as Tigray forces retreat

Horrific accounts from a brutal war in Ethiopia that has left tens of thousands dead.

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Florida flesh-eating illness cases spike after Hurricane Ian

Florida has recorded a record number of cases of the lethal bacteria that lurks in salty floodwaters.

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Ukraine war: Russia admits Kherson 'tense' under shelling

The Russian army chief in Ukraine says Ukrainian shelling is causing many supply problems.

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Ukraine round-up: Kyiv strikes and German spy chief fired

The capital Kyiv is hit again and President Zelensky says 30% of power stations have been destroyed.

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US midterms: Record turnout as early voting starts in Georgia

The state is home to some of the country's most closely-watched races ahead of November's midterms.

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Monday, 17 October 2022

Booker Prize 2022: Sri Lankan author Shehan Karunatilaka wins with supernatural satire

The prestigious book prize is won by Shehan Karunatilaka, for his novel The Seven Moons of Maali.

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Fuel protests in more than 90 countries, BBC analysis

People are protesting around the world against food and petrol price rises, BBC research finds.

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Ukraine prisoner of war: 'I ask God that he doesn't get tortured'

The family of Leonid Yevseyev, a Ukrainian prisoner of war, still hope for his safe return.

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How Iran state TV tries to control story of protests

Iran's state-run media puts forward a very different narrative of the protests from what is being shared on social media.

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Ukraine war round-up: A drone attack and a fire engine delivery

Russia dive-bombs Kyiv with drones and UK firefighters deliver engines for their Ukrainian colleagues.

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Miranda House: India inquiry after men crash women's college event

A viral video showed men scaling the walls of the prestigious Miranda House college in Delhi.

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Sunday, 16 October 2022

Watch: Hong Kong protester beaten up in China consulate grounds

The man was pulled into the Chinese consulate grounds in Manchester and beaten up.

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Kyiv drone strike: Explosions damage building

Smoke can be seen rising from a building in the central district of Ukraine's capital on Monday morning.

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Ukraine war: Multiple explosions in Kyiv as Ukraine reports kamikaze drone strikes

Several explosions were heard in the city on Monday, one week after a barrage of Russian strikes on Ukraine.

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Al Jazeera staff allege harassment and bullying went unchecked

A BBC investigation has found multiple allegations of sexual harassment and bullying at the international broadcaster.

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How Xi Jinping made himself unchallengeable

The speed and scale of his power grab over a decade in power took many by surprise.

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Nigeria floods: 'Overwhelming' disaster leaves more than 600 people dead

Nigeria is used to seasonal flooding, but this year has been significantly worse than usual.

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Families reunite on the Mexico-US border

More than 200 people gathered at the Rio Grand River on the Mexico-US border to reunite with their family members.

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Saturday, 15 October 2022

Ebola in Uganda: Three-week lockdown announced for two districts

There have been 19 deaths and 58 cases reported in Uganda during this outbreak.

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Maharajah Duleep Singh: Indian boy king's warm friendship with Queen Victoria

An exhibition in the UK chronicles the life of Maharajah Duleep Singh, the last Sikh king from India.

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Castrating Pablo Escobar's hippos

Vet Carlos Valderrama describes castrating Pablo Escobar's hippo in the wild.

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At least 11 dead after attack on Russian army recruits training to fight in Ukraine

Two attackers opened fire on recruits who had volunteered to fight in Ukraine, local media report.

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Iran prison fire: Gunshots and sirens heard

A fire at Evin Prison in Iran has left at least eight people injured, according to Iranian state media.

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Greece: Vehicles dragged into the sea as flash floods hit Crete

At least one person is killed as heavy rains hit the Greek island.

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Friday, 14 October 2022

Afghanistan: Taliban ban women from many university subjects

Fatima missed her last year of school - now the Taliban are stopping her studying what she wants at university.

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Bakhmut: The Ukrainian city where Russia is still advancing

In the city of Bakhmut in the east, Russia continues to seize ground as it loses it elsewhere.

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Robert Pether: 'My Australian husband faces death in an Iraq jail'

Australian man Robert Pether was jailed arbitrarily and needs urgent medical care, his wife says.

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Nigeria's worst floods in a decade

Nigeria is being hit with some of its worst flooding in over a decade with more than 500 deaths since July.

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Turkish mine explosion kills 22 and leaves dozens trapped

Emergency workers are desperately searching for those still trapped hundreds of metres below ground.

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Nigeria floods: Braving the rising waters in Kogi state

More than a million people are now homeless in the worst flooding the nation has seen in a decade.

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Iran protests: Fury over Iran police sex assault video

Footage appearing to show police assaulting a woman in broad daylight sparks anger on social media.

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Thursday, 13 October 2022

Parkland shooting: Families of victims wrestle with what justice means

Families of those killed in the Parkland school shooting told the BBC what justice should look like.

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Parkland parents: 'I'm as stunned as the day Luke was killed'

Families tell the BBC they believed until the last minute their children's killer would be executed.

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How big are Donald Trump's legal problems?

It can be difficult to keep track of the ex-president's legal battles - here's what you need to know.

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New footage shows Nancy Pelosi during Jan 6 riots

The Speaker of the House is seen talking to Virginia governor to request additional law enforcement.

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January 6 committee issues subpoena for Trump to testify

The surprise move came as the committee aired never-before-seen footage from the storming of Congress.

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Watch: Turkey MP smashes phone with hammer in parliament

Burak Erbay was protesting against a proposed government-backed bill aimed to combat 'disinformation'.

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Parkland school shooting: Families devastated as gunman spared death

The gunman will spend life in prison, but relatives and prosecutors had sought the death penalty.

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Wednesday, 12 October 2022

New push to return Elgin Marbles to Greece

Conservative parliamentarians join an organisation campaigning to return the sculptures to Greece.

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China-Taiwan: Can a tech billionaire create a civilian fighting force?

Robert Tsao, 75, has pledged a billion Taiwan dollars to train citizens to resist a Chinese invasion.

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Fatboy Slim car park gig shut down

The owners of Lakota in Bristol closed down the gig saying too many people made it "unsafe".

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General Sergei Surovikin: Who is Putin's hard-line new commander in Ukraine?

General Sergei Surovikin forged a brutal reputation in Syria, and is nicknamed General Armageddon.

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Alex Jones told to pay $965m damages to Sandy Hook victims' families

The conspiracy theorist is ordered to pay damages after branding the Sandy Hook school shooting a hoax.

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Ukraine war round-up: Inside Putin's head and Crimea bridge arrests

Russia continues its shelling of Ukraine as it arrests eight people over the Crimean bridge attack.

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Tuesday, 11 October 2022

Russia confirms Meta's designation as extremist

Meta platforms Facebook and Instagram have been banned since March for alleged Russophobia.

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Wildlife Photographer of the Year: Frenzied bee ball wins top prize

The extraordinary moment a manic scrum of male bees envelops a single female to try to mate with her.

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Oh my gourd! Mammoth pumpkin squashes US record

Weighing in at 2,560lbs, this record-breaking pumpkin just took home a cash prize.

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Reparations: The US town paying its black residents

Evanston, Illinois is in the middle of an unusual experiment to redress racial injustice.

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Cough-syrup scandal: How did it end up in The Gambia?

Deaths of children in The Gambia, linked to Indian-made cough syrups, raises concerns about regulation.

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China's Communist Party Congress: A really simple guide

The party elite is expected to hand Xi Jinping a third term as China's leader.

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Iran protests: Alarm at crackdown by security forces in Kurdish city

Rights activists say security forces are firing indiscriminately at protesters and homes in Sanandaj.

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Angela Lansbury: A shining star of stage and screen

Award winning British actress whose long career included the role of Jessica Fletcher in Murder she Wrote

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Monday, 10 October 2022

Swiss frog numbers jump after mass pond digging

Scientists brought endangered species back from the brink by simply building more ponds.

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Air France Crash: Aviation bosses heckled as trial begins

Relatives of those who died in the Air France crash yelled "shame" as the trial started in Paris.

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Kenya curriculum uproar as pupils behead live chickens in school

Videos of primary school pupils learning practical skills such as cooking spark a nationwide debate.

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One of world's most active volcanoes erupts again

Video shows huge plumes of smoke and lava pouring into the sea from Italy's Stromboli island, off Sicily.

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Ukraine war: US condemns 'brutal' Russian strikes on Ukraine

Russia is widely condemned after launching missile strikes across Ukraine, including on central Kyiv.

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War in Ukraine: Russia's forces are exhausted, says GCHQ head

The intelligence agency's chief will also claim the UK is at a key moment with China in his speech.

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Ukraine's day of missile strikes in a minute

Russia launches revenge attacks across several Ukrainian regions, including capital city Kyiv.

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Elon Musk wades into China and Taiwan tensions

The billionaire wins China's praise for comments but Taipei says freedom is "not for sale".

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Sunday, 9 October 2022

Ukraine war: BBC journalist ducks as explosions hit central Kyiv

Hugo Bachega delivers a news report as several explosions happen in the centre of Ukraine's capital.

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Ukraine war: Liberating towns is a shot in the arm for Ukrainian troops

The BBC's defence correspondent meets the people of a retaken town - and the soldiers who freed it.

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Pacific Island Fiji aims for a high-tech future

The Pacific Island is attempting to gradually move away from traditional industries to IT services.

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Nigeria boat accident kills at least 76 fleeing floodwater

President Muhammadu Buhari ordered a review of safety measures in the country's water systems.

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Deadly landslides sweep away homes in Venezuela

At least 22 people have died and 52 are missing as torrential rain hits the Latin American country.

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Gambia cough syrup scandal: Police investigate deaths linked to medicine

Senior officials are called for questioning after 66 children died with acute kidney injuries.

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Zaporizhzhia attack: Russian shelling in 'annexed' city kills 17

The city is controlled by Ukrainian forces, but is in a region illegally annexed by Russia.

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Saturday, 8 October 2022

Crimea bridge: Russia ramps up security after blast

Moscow moves to secure the key connector and repair it as soon as possible after the explosion.

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Who wields the most power in Iran?

Iran's leaders are ordering the police and Revolutionary Guard to crack down on nationwide protests.

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Ethiopia civil war: My patients are doomed to die in Tigray blockade

Ethiopia's conflict has led to those in hospital needlessly dying, a doctor in Tigray tells the BBC.

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Protests in Iran: Three shot dead by security forces

Security forces are cracking down on the nationwide demonstrations as they enter a fourth week

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Friday, 7 October 2022

Crimea bridge: Fire and smoke seen after reports of an explosion

The bridge was opened by Russian President Putin in 2018 as the only land link to Crimea from Russia.

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Haiti asks world for military help to curb chaos

The US is considering a humanitarian corridor to allow urgent supplies to enter the country.

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Ukraine says mass burial sites found in retaken town of Lyman

A Ukrainian official said two sites were found near Lyman, with one estimated to hold 200 dead.

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Will the Biden administration overhaul US cannabis policy?

Marijuana stocks are ablaze after the president called for a rethink of US policy on the drug.

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Gambia cough syrup scandal: Mothers demand justice

Sixty-six Gambian children are thought to have died because they were given unsafe medicine.

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New York City declares state of emergency over migrant 'crisis situation'

Mayor Eric Adams said the city is on track to spend $1bn this fiscal year to care for asylum seekers.

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Thursday, 6 October 2022

Hunter Biden: The struggles and scandals of the US president's son

President Biden has fiercely defended his son, previously saying he is "deeply proud" of him.

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Afghanistan: 'More more of us might be killed - but we will win'

Forty-five female students died in the most recent attack on an education centre in Afghanistan.

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Saskatchewan suspect killed 11, including brother, police say

Police say the brothers planned the rampage together, but one killed the other for reasons that remain unclear.

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US midterms: The country with youngest politicians in world

As part of a new series, we explore whether Norway has a solution for the US and its ageing leaders.

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Ukraine war round-up: Strikes kill seven and Russians flee to Alaska

At least seven dead after rocket strikes in Zaporizhzhia and two Russians sail to the US.

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EU leaders asked to agree on capping gas prices

At a summit in Prague on Friday, 27 leaders will consider how to protect consumers from soaring bills.

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Wednesday, 5 October 2022

Mayor among dead as gunmen launch attack in Mexico city

At least 18 people are killed in the shooting which is being blamed on the Los Tequileros crime gang.

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Canada: Supreme Court to hear if US is 'safe' for migrants

A 'safe third country' pact between Canada and the US has been opposed by refugee advocates for years.

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Will UK royals follow the Danish downsizing?

Could the British Royal Family have its own "slimming down" in the footsteps of Denmark's queen?

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Sandy Hook dad: Trolls said I killed and dismembered my son

A father testifies how he suffered due to conspiracy theories about the massacre spread by Alex Jones.

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Ukraine war: Russia-West clash warning and World Cup bid - round-up

US aid for Ukraine may lead to a military clash between Russia and the West and Ukraine offers to host major football.

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Putin vows to 'stabilise' annexed regions as Ukraine makes gains

Ukraine continues to take back territory from Russia but Moscow says it will regain it.

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Tuesday, 4 October 2022

Angelina Jolie accuses Brad Pitt of abuse on private plane

Ms Jolie says Mr Pitt grabbed her by the head and attacked two of their children. He denies the claim.

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South Korea and US fire missiles into sea in response to North Korea

It comes hours after North Korea launched a ballistic missile over Japan, escalating tensions.

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US midterms: 'America's elections could turn really nasty'

Amid warnings of violence, the first vote since the Capitol riot will be a huge test of US democracy.

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Mahsa Amini: How one woman's death sparked a movement

The BBC has analysed over 1,000 videos of unprecedented protests following Mahsa Amini's death in custody.

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Take a ride around San Francisco in a driverless taxi

Driverless robo-taxis are being allowed on the city's streets at night for paying members of the public.

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Woman handcuffed in police car hit by train... and survives

This is the moment a train collided with a police car in Colorado - with a woman in the back seat.

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Dutch town Bodegraven-Reeuwijk loses Twitter paedophilia rumour case

A conspiracy theory falsely claimed that Bodegraven near The Hague was once home to a satanic ring.

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Ukraine round-up: Inside liberated Lyman and Ukraine makes further ground against Russia

A report from a liberated town, territorial gains for Ukraine, and a beauty queen fined over a song.

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Monday, 3 October 2022

Nick Kyrgios seeks dismissal of assault case on mental health grounds

The tennis player - who is accused of assaulting an ex-partner - cites his struggles with mental health.

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Confidence Man: Key revelations from new book on Donald Trump

The former president weighed bombing Mexican drug labs and nearly fired his daughter, a new book claims.

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Pakistan floods: 'It’s like fighting a war with no end'

Pakistan's worst floods in years have left millions homeless and lacking clean drinking water.

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Aluu 4: Ten years from the lynching that shocked Nigeria

Little has changed 10 years after the mob killing of four students that shocked Nigeria.

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Ponniyin Selvan: Mani Ratnam's epic drama fires up India box office

Mani Ratnam's new film is based on what is widely considered to be the greatest-ever novel written in Tamil.

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Ukraine tank breakthrough in south towards Kherson

Russian officials say Ukrainian armour has made advances in the south and east.

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Danish Royal Family: Queen 'sorry' after stripping grandchildren's titles

But she did not reverse the decision to remove titles from four of her grandchildren.

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US women's soccer 'plagued by systemic abuse'

Abuse and misconduct "had become systemic" in the United States' top-flight National Women's Soccer League (NWSL), an independent investigation finds.

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Fans of Sydney United 58 condemned for Nazi salutes during Australia Cup final

Supporters who displayed Nazi symbols and salutes at the Australia Cup final "should be banned for life", a senior government official says.

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Sunday, 2 October 2022

Brazil election: Lula and Bolsonaro to face run-off

Neither presidential candidate got more than 50% of the overall vote, meaning they will face off on 30 October.

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Drax: UK power station owner cuts down primary forests in Canada

The owner of the UK's biggest power station, Drax, is cutting down key forests in Canada.

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One Kenyan woman's journey for the father she has never known

BBC Africa Eye goes on a journey with a woman in Kenya, searching for the father she has never known.

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Iran protests: Reports of students trapped amid clashes in Tehran

Reports say a large number of student protesters at Sharif university have been trapped on the campus.

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Burkina Faso's military leader agrees to step down after coup

Lt Col Paul-Henri Damiba steps down after his successor allegedly pledges to restore civilian rule.

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NFL and NFLPA say changes to concussion protocol needed after Tua Tagovailoa incident

The NFL and its players' association say changes are needed to concussion protocol after reports the doctor who cleared Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has been fired.

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