Ukraine war: Biden says US will not be intimidated by reckless Putin https://ift.tt/i2Mxz0S

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 https://ift.tt/i2Mxz0S

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 https://ift.tt/i2Mxz0S

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

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Hurricane Ian: Death toll rising as storm strengthens https://ift.tt/J3fiN8E

As flooding traps people in their homes, the storm is now taking aim at South Carolina.

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Nike feels squeeze from strong dollar and discounts https://ift.tt/J3fiN8E

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

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Australia to end mandatory Covid isolation https://ift.tt/J3fiN8E

After enforcing some of world's toughest rules, Australia will no longer force people to stay at home.

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Ukraine war: US will never recognise Russia's annexation attempts, Biden vows https://ift.tt/J3fiN8E

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 https://ift.tt/J3fiN8E

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

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Adidas row: Morocco demands change to Algerian jersey design https://ift.tt/J3fiN8E

Adidas says an Algerian palace inspired the design, but Morocco says it is cultural appropriation.

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Abortion: India Supreme Court says amended law to cover single women too https://ift.tt/J3fiN8E

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

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Big oil's toxic emissions from flaring undeclared https://ift.tt/AS5d0Ln

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 https://ift.tt/AS5d0Ln

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? https://ift.tt/AS5d0Ln

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

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World Cup 2022: Denmark to wear 'toned down' jerseys in protest at hosts Qatar https://ift.tt/AS5d0Ln

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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Nord Stream leak: West shores up pipeline security, blaming Russia 'sabotage' https://ift.tt/AS5d0Ln

The EU, US and Nato say the Nord Stream pipeline leaks appear to have been caused by sabotage.

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Ethiopia's Tigray war: Satellite images capture troop build-up near Eritrea border https://ift.tt/AS5d0Ln

Soldiers and heavy weapons are being moved in the northern Tigray region, near the border with Eritrea.

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Hurricane Ian: Florida fears catastrophic flooding as storm nears https://ift.tt/wpzQusy

Florida's vulnerable Tampa Bay area could be struck directly for the first time in a century.

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Wall Street firms fined $1.8bn over staff messages https://ift.tt/wpzQusy

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

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Brazil condemns racist abuse of Richarlison https://ift.tt/wpzQusy

Brazil condemn the racist abuse of Richarlison as the forward has a banana and other objects thrown at him in their win over Tunisia.

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Kerala dog attacks: Why the state has a fraught relationship with strays https://ift.tt/wpzQusy

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

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Satellite images show lightning strikes surrounding Hurricane Ian over Cuba https://ift.tt/wpzQusy

As the US storm churns over Cuba and approaches Florida, satellite images show bolts of lightning.

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Ukraine war: Drone footage shows huge queues at Russian-Georgian border https://ift.tt/wpzQusy

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

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No good excuse for lack of women in tech - Apple boss https://ift.tt/TQ6GHDi

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 https://ift.tt/TQ6GHDi

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? https://ift.tt/TQ6GHDi

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' https://ift.tt/TQ6GHDi

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

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Russia's gas pipeline leaking into Baltic Sea - Denmark https://ift.tt/TQ6GHDi

Denmark sets up a banned zone near the Bornholm island, where a Nord Stream 2 leak is reported.

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Uganda's Ebola outbreak: Trainee doctors go on strike over safety fears https://ift.tt/TQ6GHDi

Trainee nurses, pharmacists and doctors at a Ugandan hospital fear their lives are being put at risk.

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Chris Davidson: Former pro-surfer dies after punch outside Australian pub https://ift.tt/vNC9BxO

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

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People smuggler: I get clients to sign a waiver https://ift.tt/vNC9BxO

A people smuggler lifts the lid on his trade to BBC Panorama's Jane Corbin.

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Canadian family travel world before children go blind https://ift.tt/vNC9BxO

A Montreal family goes on a global sightseeing tour after three of the children are diagnosed with a genetic condition.

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Shinzo Abe: Why a state funeral for Shinzo Abe is controversial https://ift.tt/vNC9BxO

Opposition to the funeral has been growing in recent weeks, with thousands of Japanese marching against it.

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Japan's push into 'deep tech' innovation https://ift.tt/vNC9BxO

Japanese start-up firms are developing next-generation solar panels and microchips.

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Covid: The Chinese artist filming PCR tests inside his mouth https://ift.tt/vNC9BxO

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

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Vincent Van Quickenborne: Four arrested in Belgian minister 'kidnap plot' https://ift.tt/vNC9BxO

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 https://ift.tt/vNC9BxO

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

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Eliud Kipchoge breaks his own marathon world record in Berlin https://ift.tt/vNC9BxO

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 https://ift.tt/6GnIzBw

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

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‘We demand wages for housework’ https://ift.tt/6GnIzBw

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 https://ift.tt/6GnIzBw

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

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Qatar World Cup: Accommodation worries for football fans https://ift.tt/6GnIzBw

Organisers of the football tournament are facing criticism over a lack of affordable accommodation.

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Storm Ian delays launch of Nasa's Artemis I Moon rocket https://ift.tt/6GnIzBw

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 https://ift.tt/6GnIzBw

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

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Jhulan Goswami: The highest wicket-taker in women's ODI history to retire https://ift.tt/u8HFrI0

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 https://ift.tt/u8HFrI0

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

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Magnus Carlsen and Hans Niemann: The cheating row that's blowing up the chess world https://ift.tt/u8HFrI0

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

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Iran protests: US to ease internet curbs for Iranians https://ift.tt/u8HFrI0

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

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John Legend interview: The pain of losing a child will never go away https://ift.tt/u8HFrI0

The star discusses how he and his wife grieved for their unborn child, and the music that helped.

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Ukraine 'referendums': Soldiers go door-to-door for votes in polls https://ift.tt/u8HFrI0

Russia is holding the self-styled referendums in parts of Ukraine it wants to claim control over.

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Goldman Sachs: Sexual assault claims revealed in pay bias suit https://ift.tt/u8HFrI0

Goldman Sachs is accused of "boys' club" culture that discriminated against women.

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Subway murder sparks fury over South Korea’s stalking laws https://ift.tt/BhSwvfY

The shocking attack on a young woman in a toilet sparks fury over the nation's weak anti-stalking laws.

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Queen Elizabeth II leaves complex legacy for Aboriginal Australians https://ift.tt/BhSwvfY

Some are grappling with how to celebrate her life while also acknowledging trauma from colonisation.

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In photos: Kashmir's nomadic tribe faces existential crisis https://ift.tt/BhSwvfY

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

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Are Mar-a-Lago and other Trump-owned properties over-valued? https://ift.tt/BhSwvfY

A closer look at the former president's real estate, and allegations he lied about its value.

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Iran headscarf: Raisi says police custody death must be investigated https://ift.tt/BhSwvfY

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

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Dozens of migrants killed as boat sinks off Syrian coast https://ift.tt/BhSwvfY

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

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Iran: CNN cancels interview with Iranian president over headscarf demand https://ift.tt/BhSwvfY

Christiane Amanpour refuses to cover her hair for an interview with Iran's leader in New York.

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Census 2021: More from Catholic background in NI than Protestant https://ift.tt/BhSwvfY

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

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Child heard crying as mobilised Russian men leave to fight https://ift.tt/BhSwvfY

A child can be heard crying "Daddy, goodbye" in a video shared on Russian social media

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Sri Lanka: Inflation rate jumps to 70.2% in August https://ift.tt/rDkE9O8

The South Asian nation is facing its worst economic crisis since independence from the UK in 1948.

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Ukraine war: Zelensky calls for 'just punishment' for Russia https://ift.tt/rDkE9O8

In an impassioned UN speech, the Ukrainian leader calls for the creation of a special war tribunal.

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The vloggers capturing life on India's trains https://ift.tt/rDkE9O8

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

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Ukraine war: Russian police carry away anti-war protesters https://ift.tt/rDkE9O8

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 https://ift.tt/rDkE9O8

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 https://ift.tt/rDkE9O8

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

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Hurricane Fiona: Aerial video shows Puerto Rico devastation https://ift.tt/g1HKeL0

Hurricane Fiona leaves towns in Puerto Rico flooded just five years after Hurricane Maria

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Honduras: A mother searches for justice in a 'narco-state' https://ift.tt/g1HKeL0

Honduran Ex-President Hernandez now sits in a US prison, but those left behind are still searching for justice from his brutal regime.

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Cambodia scams: Lured and trapped into slavery in South East Asia https://ift.tt/g1HKeL0

Traffickers are forcing thousands of people from across Asia to work in online scam centres.

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Ring doorbell inventor shares advice... about advice https://ift.tt/g1HKeL0

Jamie Siminoff, inventor of the Ring wireless doorbell, shares his advice for the CEO Secrets series.

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Nigeria Boko Haram crisis: The women walking miles to save their children's lives https://ift.tt/g1HKeL0

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

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US charges dozens with $250m pandemic relief fraud https://ift.tt/g1HKeL0

Money meant for needy children was instead allegedly spent on luxury cars and property in the US and overseas.

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Euro 2024: Russia banned from tournament, Uefa confirms https://ift.tt/g1HKeL0

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 https://ift.tt/g1HKeL0

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 https://ift.tt/g1HKeL0

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 https://ift.tt/g1HKeL0

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

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Valery Polyakov: Record-breaking Russian cosmonaut dies aged 80 https://ift.tt/26bqREt

Valery Polyakov took the longest-ever spaceflight, clocking up 437 continuous days in the 1990s.

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Ukraine war: A village celebrates Russian retreat https://ift.tt/26bqREt

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

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Taiwan earthquake: Trains derailed and buildings collapse as island shakes https://ift.tt/26bqREt

At least one person has died and 146 were injured as earthquakes rattle the island.

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Chinese official warns against touching foreigners after monkeypox case https://ift.tt/26bqREt

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 https://ift.tt/26bqREt

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 https://ift.tt/dyjtnOZ

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

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Uganda's transplant revolution brings hope to thousands https://ift.tt/dyjtnOZ

Until now, anyone needing an organ transplant in Uganda had to travel abroad at huge expense.

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Pakistan floods put pressure on faltering economy https://ift.tt/dyjtnOZ

The South Asian nation was already grappling with high prices, low foreign reserves and high debt levels.

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Hurricane Fiona knocks out Puerto Rico electricity https://ift.tt/dyjtnOZ

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

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Gaza farmer finds Byzantine mosaic while planting tree https://ift.tt/dyjtnOZ

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

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Ukraine war: Grave sites prompt calls for tribunal over Russian killings https://ift.tt/dyjtnOZ

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 https://ift.tt/dyjtnOZ

The brother of Juventus and France midfielder Paul Pogba is being 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 https://ift.tt/dyjtnOZ

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 https://ift.tt/dyjtnOZ

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

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French 'Spider-Man' scales skyscraper aged 60 https://ift.tt/Lb9temC

Alain Robert says he climbed the 48-storey skyscraper without safety gear to mark his 60th birthday.

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'They need to apologise': Africans on the UK monarchy https://ift.tt/Lb9temC

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 https://ift.tt/Lb9temC

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

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Ukraine war: Biden warns Putin not to use tactical nuclear weapons https://ift.tt/Lb9temC

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 https://ift.tt/Lb9temC

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 https://ift.tt/8QasjGB

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 https://ift.tt/8QasjGB

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 https://ift.tt/8QasjGB

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

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Why are migrants in the US being sent to Democrat-run areas? https://ift.tt/8QasjGB

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

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Ukraine counter-offensive won't change Russia's plans – Putin https://ift.tt/8QasjGB

In his first public comments about Ukraine's recent successes, Putin says he is in "no hurry".

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Michael Jordan's 'Last Dance' jersey fetches record $10.1m https://ift.tt/8QasjGB

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 https://ift.tt/hxT3qDN

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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Maharashtra: 'Nowhere in the world can we find rock art of this kind' https://ift.tt/hxT3qDN

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

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Climate change: Pakistan floods 'likely' made worse by warming https://ift.tt/hxT3qDN

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

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Russia's Wagner boss: It's prisoners fighting in Ukraine, or your children https://ift.tt/hxT3qDN

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 https://ift.tt/hxT3qDN

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

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US mortgage rates hit 14-year high as inflation soars https://ift.tt/hxT3qDN

For families hoping to buy a home, the moves compound affordability problems.

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California drought: On patrol with the celebrity 'water police' https://ift.tt/epkFRAm

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

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Ukraine's President Zelensky involved in car accident https://ift.tt/epkFRAm

A passenger car collided with the Ukrainian president's vehicle in Kyiv, a spokesman says.

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US midterms 2022: Tracking Trump's 'extraordinary' endorsement spree https://ift.tt/epkFRAm

A look at Donald Trump's endorsements - who he backed, how they did, and the races he couldn't swing.

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Pakistan floods: Dengue cases soaring after record monsoon https://ift.tt/epkFRAm

Health officials warn of a looming crisis as deaths from dengue and other diseases rise by the day.

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Vikram Seth to Kamala Das: The dark, brooding world of Indian poets https://ift.tt/epkFRAm

A recent anthology combines appreciation of their work with some striking photographs.

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Queen Elizabeth II: Hong Kong's grief sends message to Beijing https://ift.tt/epkFRAm

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

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Magdalena Andersson: Swedish PM resigns as right-wing parties win vote https://ift.tt/epkFRAm

The nation's first elected female leader is narrowly defeated in a major shift for Sweden.

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Oxfam report: India women and Muslims earn less due to discrimination https://ift.tt/epkFRAm

A new report blames "societal and employers' prejudices" why women and Muslims earn less.

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Ukraine war: EU chief sets out plans to tackle energy crisis https://ift.tt/epkFRAm

Ursula von der Leyen calls for EU-wide cuts to electricity use and windfall taxes on energy companies.

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Iowa teen who killed alleged rapist sentenced and fined https://ift.tt/epkFRAm

Pieper Lewis, now 17, is put on probation for five years over the deadly stabbing in Iowa in 2020.

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Michelin awards first stars to 13 Toronto restaurants https://ift.tt/epkFRAm

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 https://ift.tt/epkFRAm

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

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Triple talaq: Has India's divorce ruling helped Muslim women? https://ift.tt/uBSZqy2

Five years after the Supreme Court outlawed instant Islamic divorce, how are Muslim women in India faring?

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Blue Origin rocket malfunctions on trip to space https://ift.tt/uBSZqy2

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

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William Ruto: How Kenya's new president is influenced by religion https://ift.tt/uBSZqy2

William Ruto is Kenya's first evangelical Christian president and is likely to put religion centre-stage.

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Crimes against women: How are women faring in PM Modi's India? https://ift.tt/uBSZqy2

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 https://ift.tt/uBSZqy2

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 https://ift.tt/uBSZqy2

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 https://ift.tt/R3Msc4o

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 https://ift.tt/R3Msc4o

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

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Ukraine war: Russians 'outnumbered 8-1' in counter-attack https://ift.tt/R3Msc4o

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

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Bengaluru floods: How families struggled to find help as India's IT capital drowned https://ift.tt/R3Msc4o

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

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Japan could lift cap on foreign tourists to lift economy https://ift.tt/R3Msc4o

Officials are concerned at the yen's slide to its lowest level against the US dollar in 24 years.

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Freebies: The row over handouts and welfare schemes in India https://ift.tt/R3Msc4o

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 https://ift.tt/R3Msc4o

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? https://ift.tt/XAdSLwv

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 https://ift.tt/XAdSLwv

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

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Tunisia: Eleven migrants die in latest Mediterranean accident https://ift.tt/XAdSLwv

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

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President Biden references Queen in 9/11 remembrance speech https://ift.tt/XAdSLwv

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

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Ukraine war: Shock and joy in newly liberated villages https://ift.tt/XAdSLwv

"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 https://ift.tt/XAdSLwv

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: Ukrainian army says it has tripled retaken area https://ift.tt/XAdSLwv

On Saturday, Ukraine captured key eastern towns, as Russian forces withdrew to "regroup".

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US Open final: Iga Swiatek beats Ons Jabeur to win New York title https://ift.tt/XAdSLwv

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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Liz Truss and Joe Biden: The big issue that could derail UK/US relations https://ift.tt/XAdSLwv

Expect unity on Ukraine and China but there's one worrying point of tension between the UK and US.

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'I want to see the rainbow flag raised in Iran' https://ift.tt/XAdSLwv

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

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Hong Kong: Five jailed in for 'seditious' children's books https://ift.tt/2rWJykC

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

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Queen Elizabeth II and Africa: In pictures https://ift.tt/2rWJykC

Queen Elizabeth visited more than 20 African countries during her reign, as independence swept the continent.

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Charles III is proclaimed king in in TV first https://ift.tt/2rWJykC

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 https://ift.tt/2rWJykC

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 https://ift.tt/2rWJykC

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 https://ift.tt/2rWJykC

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 https://ift.tt/2rWJykC

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 https://ift.tt/2rWJykC

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 https://ift.tt/JZh3LPf

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 https://ift.tt/JZh3LPf

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' https://ift.tt/JZh3LPf

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

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North Korea declares itself a nuclear weapons state https://ift.tt/JZh3LPf

Leader Kim Jong-un says this is "irreversible" and rules out the possibility of denuclearisation.

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France clamps down on delivery depot 'dark stores' https://ift.tt/JZh3LPf

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 https://ift.tt/JZh3LPf

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' https://ift.tt/JZh3LPf

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

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HIV drug mandate violates religious freedom, judge rules https://ift.tt/Inm6FH5

A lawsuit in Texas claimed the HIV prevention drug PrEP may "encourage homosexual behaviour".

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John Pennycuick: The British-era colonel revered in Tamil Nadu https://ift.tt/Inm6FH5

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

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Ukraine round-up: Eastern advance and Crimea claim https://ift.tt/Inm6FH5

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

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Paul Urey: Captured Briton possibly suffered 'unspeakable' torture, says Ukraine https://ift.tt/Inm6FH5

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

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Canada stabbings suspect has 59 prior convictions, documents show https://ift.tt/Inm6FH5

The decision to release Myles Sanderson in February will be reviewed by the parole board.

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Manasseh Sogavare: Solomon Islands PM accuses Australia of interference https://ift.tt/jLEpav6

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

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Ukraine backs UN call for nuclear plant safe zone https://ift.tt/jLEpav6

The UN nuclear agency said Russian military equipment at the Zaporizhzhia plant undermines security.

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US bars 'advanced tech' firms from building China factories for 10 years https://ift.tt/jLEpav6

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

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South Korea: 'They cancelled my job interviews because I'm disabled' https://ift.tt/jLEpav6

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

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Meet China's lost pet detectives https://ift.tt/jLEpav6

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

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How India is building a pearl farming industry https://ift.tt/3WMLQwy

The Indian government is fuelling its growth, but critics say the boom is coming at a cost.

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Ukraine war: North Korea supplying Russia with weapons, say US reports https://ift.tt/3WMLQwy

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 https://ift.tt/3WMLQwy

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 https://ift.tt/3WMLQwy

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

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Hermit faces eviction from beachside cave home https://ift.tt/3WMLQwy

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 https://ift.tt/3WMLQwy

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 https://ift.tt/3WMLQwy

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 https://ift.tt/pJVf7cd

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 https://ift.tt/pJVf7cd

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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Chinese motorcyclists join Chongqing wildfire battle https://ift.tt/pJVf7cd

The south-western city of Chongqing was one of the areas hit worst by the flames in August's heatwave.

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'Why I made a film about my addiction' https://ift.tt/pJVf7cd

Jit Chauhan, 48, was drinking a litre of whisky a day when his alcoholism was at its worst.

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Workplace accidents: Poor workers pay price for India's economic push https://ift.tt/pJVf7cd

India is trying to become an industrial powerhouse, but is that coming at the cost of workers' safety?

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Japan's female bosses mapping a course for other women https://ift.tt/pJVf7cd

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 https://ift.tt/pJVf7cd

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 https://ift.tt/pJVf7cd

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 https://ift.tt/dmcbSHX

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 https://ift.tt/dmcbSHX

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? https://ift.tt/dmcbSHX

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 https://ift.tt/dmcbSHX

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

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Foo Fighters' Dave Grohl opens Taylor Hawkins tribute show https://ift.tt/dmcbSHX

The Foo Fighters have been joined by Liam Gallagher in a special tribute to the band's late drummer.

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WATCH: Wall of dust sweeps across Arizona https://ift.tt/dmcbSHX

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 https://ift.tt/dmcbSHX

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

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US approves $1.1bn Taiwan arms sale, angering China https://ift.tt/TYReoCc

Beijing called on the US to revoke the missiles-and-radar deal or face "counter-measures".

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Pakistan floods: 'We spent the whole night running from the flood' https://ift.tt/TYReoCc

People are sheltering on the edge of rising water in Pakistan's Sindh province, fearing further devastation.

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Inside Libya's secret jail: 'Being alive is a miracle' https://ift.tt/TYReoCc

A civil servant recounts his ordeal after being detained by the intelligence services in Tripoli.

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The woman who taught the West how to cook Indian food https://ift.tt/TYReoCc

A ground-breaking Indian cookery programme was presented by the Indian actor turned food writer Madhur Jaffrey.

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Cristina Fernández de Kirchner: Argentines rally after botched assassination attempt https://ift.tt/TYReoCc

Thousands of protesters denounce political violence after a man aimed a gun at the vice-president.

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Jane Fonda: Hollywood star having chemotherapy for cancer https://ift.tt/TYReoCc

The Hollywood icon says she having chemotherapy for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.

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Gotabaya Rajapaksa: Sri Lanka's ousted former president returns https://ift.tt/TYReoCc

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

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Japanese yen slips to 24-year low against dollar https://ift.tt/DJWTYs5

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

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Feist quits Arcade Fire tour, citing allegations against Win Butler https://ift.tt/DJWTYs5

The singer was supporting Arcade Fire on tour when frontman Win Butler was accused of misconduct.

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Kenya election 2022: Were results sheets altered as Odinga claims? https://ift.tt/DJWTYs5

Raila Odinga says results were tampered with at more than 40 voting centres - we've found no evidence.

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Karnataka: The leopard that has put India state in a spot https://ift.tt/DJWTYs5

Forest officials in Karnataka state have been searching for the leopard for more than 27 days.

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Canada: Why ERs are struggling to stay open nationwide https://ift.tt/DJWTYs5

A growing nursing shortage has put pressure on hospitals, and smaller ones are left with few options.

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'Brit in the bush': Backpacker who became an accidental outback cook https://ift.tt/DJWTYs5

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 https://ift.tt/DJWTYs5

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

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