Africa's week in pictures: 25 - 31 August https://ift.tt/mSqNcTi

A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week.

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Ukraine war: Russia and Iran invited back to Nobel Prize banquet https://ift.tt/mSqNcTi

The Nobel Foundation says it advocates dialogue but a critic suggests it is being "incredibly naive".

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Diver ‘Merman Mike’ finds your treasures under water https://ift.tt/mSqNcTi

A California scuba diver returns lost trinkets to their owners for free and picks up trash along the way.

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Sarina Wiegman: England boss dedicates Uefa coach of the year award to Spain https://ift.tt/mSqNcTi

England head coach Sarina Wiegman dedicates the Uefa women's coach of the year award to Spain's national team.

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Clarence Thomas: US Supreme Court judge acknowledges paid-for trips https://ift.tt/mSqNcTi

Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has been at the centre of a row over paid-for trips and gifts.

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Is India exporting food inflation to the world? https://ift.tt/HmZou15

India is keeping domestic food prices in check with export bans - but what does this mean for the world?

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BBC gets first glimpse of devastation in Cedar Key https://ift.tt/HmZou15

The BBC's Helena Humphrey is on the ground in Cedar Key, a town hit hard by Hurricane Idalia.

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Blue supermoon: World gazes at rare lunar phenomenon https://ift.tt/HmZou15

The unusual lunar phenomenon can be observed around the world on Wednesday and Thursday.

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Nuclear weapons testing cause of radioactivity in wild boars, study says https://ift.tt/HmZou15

Scientists previously believed Chernobyl was the main cause of radioactivity in Europe's wild boars.

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Meloni's partner Andrea Giambruno criticised for Italy rape remarks https://ift.tt/HmZou15

Italian TV host Andrea Giambruno denies claims of victim blaming after a series of rape attacks.

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Republican McConnell freezes at press event for second time https://ift.tt/HmZou15

The 81-year-old Senate minority leader had another verbal lapse in July.

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Rubiales' mother taken to hospital after hunger strike https://ift.tt/HmZou15

The mother of Spanish football federation president Luis Rubiales is hospitalised after going on hunger strike in protest at the treatment of her son, a local priest says.

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Russia’s kamikaze drones raining down on Ukraine's east https://ift.tt/YtK531n

The BBC’s Quentin Sommervillle witnesses Russia's increasingly sophisticated drone attacks.

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Netflix: Streamers expansion into gaming is 'natural extension' https://ift.tt/YtK531n

Streaming hits such as the Queen's Gambit are being adapted as games as the streamer looks to expand.

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On patrol with Tunisia's coast guard: Nine boats in 24 hours https://ift.tt/YtK531n

BBC team spends 24 hours with Tunisia's coast guard, as it finds people desperate to cross continents.

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Ukraine war: 'Drone attack' hits airport in northwest Russia city of Pskov https://ift.tt/YtK531n

An unconfirmed Russian media report says four transport planes have been damaged at Pskov airport.

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Ukraine war: Hundreds bid farewell to fighter ace Juice https://ift.tt/YtK531n

Hundreds attend a wake for Andrii Pilshchykov, one of Ukraine's most celebrated fighter pilots.

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Canadian 'poison seller' Kenneth Law faces more charges https://ift.tt/YtK531n

Kenneth Law is alleged to have sent parcels containing poisonous substances to customers in 40 countries.

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Terry Gou: Why is Foxconn billionaire running for Taiwan president? https://ift.tt/7ySPIOp

The electronics billionaire has charisma and China experience - but the opposition vote is divided.

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India Club in London: Iconic restaurant to shut after 70 years https://ift.tt/7ySPIOp

The India Club in London, which was set up in the 1950s, is set to close in September.

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Bears encroach on evacuated Canadian town of Yellowknife https://ift.tt/7ySPIOp

After wildfires forced residents to leave, bears have been seen in the empty streets.

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A muddy reveal for mysterious West Point time capsule from 1820s https://ift.tt/7ySPIOp

West Point academy unveiled the contents of a nearly 200-year-old lead box. They were unexpected.

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Zambia-Egypt plane seizure: The cash and fake gold that no-one is claiming https://ift.tt/WYO0cqw

Mystery surrounds a plane from Egypt loaded with money, fake gold and guns that was seized in Zambia.

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How robotaxis are dividing San Francisco https://ift.tt/WYO0cqw

The city has become the crucible of an experiment - are robotaxis ready for the streets?

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The mobile game funding a revolution in Myanmar https://ift.tt/WYO0cqw

Resistance to the military has come in many forms, including the development of an app-based game.

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France to ban female students from wearing abayas in state schools https://ift.tt/WYO0cqw

The education minister says female Muslim students will not be allowed to wear the loose-fitting robe.

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Hallstatt: Austrian town protests against mass tourism https://ift.tt/WYO0cqw

Hallstatt, in the Alps, has a population of 700 but can get up to 10,000 visitors a day.

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Mancini named new Saudi Arabia football coach https://ift.tt/WYO0cqw

Roberto Mancini is named the new manager of Saudi Arabia two weeks after he resigned as Italy head coach.

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Jacksonville shooter, 21, who killed three 'wrote racist manifestos' https://ift.tt/WYO0cqw

The man who shot dead three Black people had a "disgusting ideology of hate", Jacksonville's sheriff says.

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The indiscriminate devastation of Canada's raging wildfires https://ift.tt/oEl9KqT

Fires in western Canada have burned homes and ripped up trees, laying them down "like toothpicks".

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Emmerson Mnangagwa: 'The Crocodile' wins second term as Zimbabwe president https://ift.tt/oEl9KqT

Mnangagwa is only Zimbabwe's second president, after he outmanoeuvred long-time ruler Robert Mugabe in a 2017 coup.

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Huge blasts at Romania fuel station kill one and injure dozens https://ift.tt/oEl9KqT

The injured include 26 firefighters sent to a stricken liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) station near Bucharest.

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Jacksonville shooting: Several dead at Dollar General store in Florida https://ift.tt/oEl9KqT

A man opened fire and barricaded himself in a store before being shot dead by police, reports say.

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Spain head coach Jorge Vilda criticises 'inappropriate' Luis Rubiales kiss https://ift.tt/oEl9KqT

Spain's Women's World Cup-winning head coach Jorge Vilda has called the moment Luis Rubiales kissed squad member Jennifer Hermoso "inappropriate and unacceptable".

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Ukraine war: Fighter ace and two other pilots killed in mid-air crash https://ift.tt/oEl9KqT

Andrii Pilshchykov won fame taking part in dogfights over Kyiv during the early phase of Russia's invasion.

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The Rubiales World Cup kiss row... in 75 seconds https://ift.tt/oEl9KqT

The controversy concerning the head of Spanish football and a kiss at the Women's World Cup final explained.

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Luis Rubiales kissing Jenni Hermoso unleashes social tsunami in Spain https://ift.tt/oEl9KqT

The Spanish FA's president kissing player Jenni Hermoso on the lips has sparked a national conversation.

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Dutch Grand Prix 2023: Zandvoort imposes car ban on travelling F1 fans https://ift.tt/6j8q7mt

The event in Zandvoort aspires to be the most sustainable race on the F1 calendar.

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Gladstone family urged to pay slavery reparations to Jamaica https://ift.tt/6j8q7mt

Family of the former prime minister are accused of ignoring the case for reparations in Jamaica.

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Wagner in Africa: Precarious future after Prigozhin's reported death https://ift.tt/6j8q7mt

Its leader followed a long line of mercenaries in Africa, but his group faces an uncertain future.

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France to spend €200m destroying wine as demand falls https://ift.tt/6j8q7mt

A cocktail of problems has hit the wine industry, including demand falling as more people drink craft beer.

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Niger junta gives French envoy 48 hours to leave https://ift.tt/6j8q7mt

France says the coup leaders have no authority to order such an expulsion, as ties deteriorate rapidly.

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Kleenex is pulling out of Canada due to 'unique complexities' https://ift.tt/6j8q7mt

Kimberly-Clark is pulling its consumer facial tissues from Canada, citing “unique complexities".

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Spain wants Rubiales kiss row to be 'MeToo moment' https://ift.tt/6j8q7mt

The Rubiales affair appears to feed into broader social changes in Spanish society over recent years.

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Africa's week in pictures: 18-24 August 2023 https://ift.tt/8goDA7y

A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond.

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Putin breaks silence over Prigozhin's reported death https://ift.tt/8goDA7y

The Russian president says the Wagner group boss was a "talented person" who made "serious mistakes".

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Ros Atkins on... potential causes of the Prigozhin plane crash https://ift.tt/8goDA7y

The BBC's Analysis Editor takes a look at four different potential causes of the plane crash.

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Yevgeny Prigozhin: Wagner challenged Putin and now its leader is dead https://ift.tt/lfIE1go

The death of Wagner boss Yevgeny Prigozhin will come as little surprise to many in Russia.

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Key moments from Republican presidential debate so far https://ift.tt/lfIE1go

It was a race to see who out of eight candidates would make a splash during the first Republican debate.

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Trump's surrender at Georgia jail explained...in 90 seconds https://ift.tt/lfIE1go

When the former president turns himself in on Thursday it will be unlike any of his previous cases

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Nepal gay marriage 'victory' hits legal roadblock https://ift.tt/lfIE1go

A historic court order gave Nepal's same sex couples hope, only for them to have their hopes dashed.

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Ros Atkins on... Wagner leader Yevgeny Prigozhin https://ift.tt/lfIE1go

The BBC's analysis editor Ros Atkins takes a look at Yevgeny Prigozhin throughout the years.

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Russia: Video shows plane crash in Kuzhenkino https://ift.tt/lfIE1go

Online footage appears to show a plane falling from the sky, the BBC has been able to verify the location.

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Zimbabwe election: Voters head to the polls with inflation on their minds https://ift.tt/Rys3WH7

Robert Mugabe's successor faces his main challenge from Nelson Chamisa of the opposition CCC.

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Republican debate: Rivals seeking political oxygen in a Trump-less showdown https://ift.tt/Rys3WH7

The frontrunner's absence from the TV showdown offers rivals an opening, but also has a big drawback.

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How South Africa's oldest Quran was saved by Cape Town Muslims https://ift.tt/Rys3WH7

Written by a political prisoner, it is now kept in a bullet-proof casing in a Cape Town mosque.

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Ukraine war: Three elderly civilians killed in Russian shelling, say officials https://ift.tt/Rys3WH7

The civilians aged 63 to 88 were 'sitting on a bench' in eastern Ukraine when shelling hit.

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Pakistan cable car: Children brought to safety along zip line https://ift.tt/Rys3WH7

The last two occupants of a cable car dangling over a ravine in northern Pakistan are rescued after nightfall.

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Near miss as car hurtles into Arizona salon https://ift.tt/Rys3WH7

A driver in her 90s reportedly lost control of her car and ploughed into an Arizona business lobby.

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Pakistan cable car: All safe following precarious rescue https://ift.tt/Rys3WH7

In a slow and dangerous operation, eight people were taken to safety by helicopter and zip line.

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Tropical Storm Harold makes landfall in Texas https://ift.tt/Rys3WH7

A second tropical storm hits the US as Harold slams Texas while California cleans up after Hilary.

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Pakistan cable car: student brought to safety in zip line rescue https://ift.tt/Rys3WH7

Pakistan student brought to safety in zip line rescue

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'We will rebuild the way people of Maui want to' https://ift.tt/6HfgnYI

US President Joe Biden visits Lahaina nearly two weeks after the Hawaiian town was ravaged by fire

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What to know about the first Republican debate https://ift.tt/6HfgnYI

At least seven candidates will use the forum to make their case to likely Republican voters this week.

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Canada wildfires: Trudeau criticises Facebook over news ban amid crisis https://ift.tt/6HfgnYI

The prime minister accuses the company of putting profits over safety amid Canada's wildfire crisis.

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X removes Holocaust denying post after Auschwitz Museum criticism https://ift.tt/6HfgnYI

The Auschwitz Museum reported the post but was initially told by X it did not break safety rules.

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Greece wildfires: Authorities on alert for new spate of blazes https://ift.tt/6HfgnYI

Officials warn that high temperatures and strong winds on Tuesday could see more devastating fires.

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China cuts key interest rate as recovery falters https://ift.tt/jmvpBTi

The country's post-Covid recovery has been hit by a property crisis, falling exports and weak consumer spending.

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Maiden Pharmaceuticals: Fury in The Gambia a year after cough syrup deaths https://ift.tt/jmvpBTi

Grieving parents say regulators in both India and The Gambia failed their young children.

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Niger coup leader Gen Tchiani promises to handover power in three years https://ift.tt/jmvpBTi

Gen Tchiani said that Niger did not want a war but would defend itself against foreign intervention.

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Ecuador chooses president amid spike in violence https://ift.tt/jmvpBTi

The campaign was overshadowed by a wave of shootings, including the assassination of a candidate.

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Baghdad advertising boards turned off over porn screening https://ift.tt/jmvpBTi

Electronic screens were shut down after a hacker used one to run a pornographic film.

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Ukraine war: Russia says drone injures five at Kursk railway station https://ift.tt/jmvpBTi

Kyiv is accused of attacking the transport hub in Kursk - and also the Rostov and Moscow regions.

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Canada wildfires: At least 30,000 households told to evacuate as fires approach https://ift.tt/blwDz0v

Officials have restricted travel to Kelowna, a waterside city of 132,000 people.

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Miyu Pranoto: Dance prodigy, 9, blazes trail for girls https://ift.tt/blwDz0v

Miyu is shattering conventions as she breakdances her way to fame.

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US-Japan-SKorea summit a coup for Biden but will détente last? https://ift.tt/zMmIb8g

The US hosts its first ever joint meeting with South Korea and Japan - neighbours with a tense relationship.

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Canada wildfires: 'It started raining pine cones and tree bark' https://ift.tt/zMmIb8g

Todd Ramsay filmed trees ablaze as he and his family fled wildfire in British Columbia.

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Albania: Italy pays bill for tourists' dine and dash https://ift.tt/zMmIb8g

In a unique act of diplomacy, Italy's prime minister tells her government to settle the unpaid bill.

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Canada wildfires: Residents scramble to flee fires in Kelowna and Yellowknife https://ift.tt/zMmIb8g

A fast-moving fire in Kelowna, British Columbia forces escaping locals to jump into the local lake.

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Sebastian Kurz: Ex-Austria leader charged with misleading parliament https://ift.tt/zMmIb8g

Sebastian Kurz denies accusations of lying to a committee probing corruption in state appointments.

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Twitter, now X, to remove blocking feature https://ift.tt/zMmIb8g

Elon Musk says the feature "makes no sense", but users are concerned about protection from abuse.

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Blind Side family feud reignites a cultural debate https://ift.tt/MZhejwI

An ugly row between the family featured in the Oscar-winning 2009 movie resurrects criticism of the film.

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How Ukraine’s stealthy sea drones strike Russian targets https://ift.tt/MZhejwI

Over long distances and with powerful explosive payloads, Ukraine's water drones are proving highly effective.

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Africa's week in pictures: 11-17 August 2023 https://ift.tt/MZhejwI

A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond.

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Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh: More rain, less snow are turning Himalayas dangerous https://ift.tt/MZhejwI

Landslides and flash floods have killed dozens India's Himalayan states this month.

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Abused and stalked, US election workers are bracing for 2024 https://ift.tt/MZhejwI

Threats to blow up polling stations. Police protection. Ballot counters in hiding. A grim new reality.

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Transgender women banned from women's chess events https://ift.tt/MZhejwI

The ruling by the International Chess Federation is drawing criticism from some players.

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Channel migrants: France arrests four people over fatal sinking https://ift.tt/MZhejwI

The suspects may face charges including manslaughter after six people died last weekend.

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Trevian Kutti: Who is ex-Kanye West publicist indicted alongside Trump? https://ift.tt/SmNOeGa

The celebrity publicist is accused of involvement in a plot to pressure a Georgia election worker.

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Mob attacks churches in Pakistan blasphemy row https://ift.tt/SmNOeGa

Police say at least four churches were set on fire in Jaranwala, in the province of eastern Punjab.

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Wagner cements Belarus presence as 'educational organisation' https://ift.tt/SmNOeGa

The Russian mercenary group registered earlier this month as a limited company, it has been revealed.

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Pakistan: Mob burns churches over blasphemy claims https://ift.tt/SmNOeGa

Thousands took to the streets over accusations that two Christian men had desecrated the Quran.

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The Killers booed at Georgia concert after bringing Russian fan on stage https://ift.tt/SmNOeGa

Brandon Flowers asked concert goers to welcome a fan from neighbouring Russia, the band later apologised.

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Why Ethiopia's Amhara militiamen are battling the army https://ift.tt/J2t9C4N

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed is at the centre of a new conflict after falling out with powerful allies.

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Afghan women escape for a chance at education https://ift.tt/J2t9C4N

More than 450 women from Afghanistan have escaped the country to study abroad.

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Army airlifts hundreds to safety from Canadian fires https://ift.tt/J2t9C4N

Some people have been forced to flee twice this summer from fires in the country's north.

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Harrison Ford has a new Peruvian snake species named after him https://ift.tt/J2t9C4N

Unlike his Indiana Jones character, Ford says he likes snakes and called the discovery "humbling".

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Poland military parade: 'Perfect day to show our strength' https://ift.tt/J2t9C4N

As war rages in Ukraine the Polish people get a display of military might - the country's biggest since the Cold War.

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Texas woman awarded $1.2bn in revenge porn case https://ift.tt/J2t9C4N

The woman sued her ex-boyfriend for posting intimate photos of her online to "publicly shame" her.

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Rudy Giuliani jailed mobsters with a charge he now faces https://ift.tt/J2t9C4N

The "Rico" Act helped earn Rudy Giuliani a reputation as a "mob buster". Now he's facing a Rico charge.

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Why fashion brands are putting celebrities in charge https://ift.tt/UosBrDz

Celebrities are winning jobs at the top of luxury fashion firms - but what can they really contribute?

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Disney's Snow White: Has the fairy tale already gone sour? https://ift.tt/UosBrDz

The forthcoming remake of the 1937 animation is facing a backlash for its new interpretation.

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When a 'fire hurricane' hit, Maui's warning sirens never sounded https://ift.tt/JNt3xlY

Lahaina residents tell the BBC they had no official warning before "fire hurricane" engulfed their town.

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Boy survives 100ft Grand Canyon fall after dodging tourist photo https://ift.tt/JNt3xlY

The teenager suffered serious injuries when he plunged nearly 100ft (30m).

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Talking to the Taliban: Right or wrong? https://ift.tt/JNt3xlY

Whether world leaders should engage with the Taliban government is complicated, writes Lyse Doucet.

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Egypt Rabaa killings pain lingers 10 years on https://ift.tt/JNt3xlY

Grief and anger persist, 10 years after a notorious mass killing at a protest camp in Cairo.

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Zuckerberg says Musk 'not serious' about cage fight https://ift.tt/JNt3xlY

Doubt hangs over the billionaires' fight plans, but Musk suggests he is open to a bout on Monday.

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Cambodia: Thousands of war-era explosives found buried at high school https://ift.tt/JNt3xlY

Thousands of unexploded munitions were discovered buried in the grounds of a high school.

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How did Netflix know I was gay before I did? https://ift.tt/y05dbWq

Tech recommendations can reveal more about us than we know ourselves - but how and why does this happen?

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Nelson Chamisa: The comeback preacher who wants to be Zimbabwe president https://ift.tt/y05dbWq

Who is the 45-year-old who fell from grace in 2020 but is once more vying to be president?

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Mutanjan: The meat-and-rice dessert loved by Indian royals https://ift.tt/y05dbWq

For Muslims of the Indian subcontinent, mutanjan is a special dish, layered with memories and emotions.

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'Don't Ask Why': South Korea grapples with back-to-back 'Mudjima' stabbings https://ift.tt/y05dbWq

Two random mass stabbings have led to questions in a society known for its low level of violent crime.

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E-bikes: Can this battery-swapping tech unchoke cities? We took a ride https://ift.tt/y05dbWq

We take a ride on an e-bike powered by the largest world's largest battery-swapping network.

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Niger coup: President Mohamed Bazoum 'in good spirits' despite detention https://ift.tt/y05dbWq

Mohamed Bazoum's doctor visits him in a basement prison amid fears for his health after military coup.

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Harry Kane's move from Tottenham to Bayern Munich... in 68 seconds https://ift.tt/y05dbWq

The striker, 30, is leaving Tottenham and is set to sign a deal worth more than 110m euros (£95m)

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Hawaii fires: How Pinky's famous truck saved lives in Lahaina https://ift.tt/y05dbWq

Lynette “Pinky” Iverson drove "at least a dozen" people to safety in the back of her pickup truck.

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Judge Chuktan warns Trump against 'inflammatory' remarks before trial https://ift.tt/Uyn9zcJ

But former US president gets a legal win in battle over what he can say before election fraud trial.

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Ukraine war: Sex lives in focus for Ukraine's injured veterans https://ift.tt/Uyn9zcJ

The charity ReSex is providing guidance for wounded soldiers looking for help with their sex lives.

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Niger coup: Fear and anger in Niamey as Ecowas threatens force https://ift.tt/Uyn9zcJ

People are already feeling the impact of economic sanctions imposed after a military coup.

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China floods: The families torn apart by 'huge, furious waves' https://ift.tt/Uyn9zcJ

Survivors recall seeing their relatives disappear in muddy torrents spawned by incessant rains.

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Yemen: Oil salvaged from abandoned 'time bomb' tanker in Red Sea https://ift.tt/Uyn9zcJ

It was feared the decaying vessel left floating in the Red Sea could explode or cause a major spill.

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Italy could host Musk v Zuckerberg cage fight https://ift.tt/Uyn9zcJ

The culture minister says he has spoken to the X boss about hosting the showdown as a charity event.

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Africa's week in pictures: 4 - 10 August 2023 https://ift.tt/zWxNhYb

A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond.

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Staged videos fuel religious hate and misogyny in India https://ift.tt/zWxNhYb

Scripted videos, apparently created for entertainment, are being shared to make them seem like real events.

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Jon Goodwin: I thought Parkinson's was end of space dream https://ift.tt/zWxNhYb

Passenger Jon explains he was diagnosed with the disease several years after he bought his ticket.

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Donald Trump and Walt Nauta plead not guilty to latest charges in documents case https://ift.tt/zWxNhYb

The fresh charges accuse Mr Trump and two aides of conspiring to conceal surveillance footage.

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Famous tree and centuries-old church hit by Hawaii fires https://ift.tt/zWxNhYb

There are fears the rich history and culture of Lahaina, hit by Hawaii wildfires, may have been destroyed.

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Rajasthan: India's gig workers see hope in new state law https://ift.tt/7b9FUvA

Rajasthan state recently passed a law that aims to give social security benefits to gig workers.

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Canada accuses China of targeting lawmaker in misinformation campaign https://ift.tt/7b9FUvA

Beijing denies the claim it was behind a campaign to target a member of parliament with misinformation.

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US concerned for ousted Niger president Mohamed Bazoum's health https://ift.tt/7b9FUvA

Deposed president Mohamed Bazoum's party has also claimed he is being detained under "cruel" conditions.

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US to bar and screen some tech investments in China https://ift.tt/7b9FUvA

The move gives the government new oversight over foreign dealings by private firms.

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Search warrant was issued for Donald Trump's Twitter account https://ift.tt/7b9FUvA

Prosecutor Jack Smith requested data and records linked to the ex-president, unsealed files reveal.

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Lizzo: Lawyers reviewing at least six new allegations against singer https://ift.tt/7b9FUvA

Lawyers representing three of Lizzo's former dancers say they are reviewing new complaints against her.

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Amazon nations fall short of agreed goal to end deforestation https://ift.tt/7b9FUvA

A summit in Brazil sees the countries that share the Amazon basin agree only to a new alliance on the issue.

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Texas woman seriously injured after hawk drops snake on her https://ift.tt/7b9FUvA

A passing hawk drops a serpent on Peggy Jones as she mows grass, leading to a three-way struggle.

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Niger coup: Fact-checking misinformation spreading online https://ift.tt/7b9FUvA

False claims have been circulating online since the military took over in Niger.

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Tory Lanez sentenced to 10 years for shooting Megan Thee Stallion https://ift.tt/7b9FUvA

A judge in LA sent the rapper to prison for injuring Megan Thee Stallion Stallion in a 2020 shooting.

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Colombian drug kingpin Dairo Antonio Úsuga sentenced to 45 years https://ift.tt/XdhVcLn

Dairo Antonio Úsuga, a notorious cocaine trafficker, tells the court he is sorry for his actions.

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Five people killed in Cape Town taxi strike violence https://ift.tt/XdhVcLn

A police officer and a British national are among those killed since the strikes began, police say.

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Portugal battles wildfires amid third heatwave of the year https://ift.tt/XdhVcLn

Temperatures in excess of 40C are expected to hit much of the Iberian peninsula this week.

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Carbon credits - land grab or the Amazon’s future? https://ift.tt/XdhVcLn

The eight countries who share the rainforest are meeting in Brazil for a "milestone" summit.

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Tory Lanez: Sentencing for shooting of Megan Thee Stallion delayed https://ift.tt/XdhVcLn

Canadian rapper Tory Lanez injured her during an argument after a pool party in 2020.

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Will electric flying taxis live up to their promise? https://ift.tt/XdhVcLn

Small electric aircraft will be carrying passengers soon in Europe soon, but will they catch on?

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Simon & Schuster: Publisher to be sold for $1.6bn https://ift.tt/JzbiHUl

Finding a buyer has been a lengthy saga for the owner of the publisher, Paramount Global.

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Ukraine war: Several killed in Russian missile strike eastern Ukraine, officials say https://ift.tt/JzbiHUl

President Zelensky said the Russian attacks had struck an "ordinary residential building".

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Four soldiers killed in Israeli strike in Damascus, says Syria https://ift.tt/JzbiHUl

Another four soldiers are wounded in the missile attack near the capital Damascus, Syria's state media say.

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Florida: Man rescued from partially sunken boat after 35 hours at sea https://ift.tt/JzbiHUl

The 25-year-old was reported missing after failing to return from a fishing trip in St Augustine, Florida.

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Families in Turkey's quake cities battle dust and rubble six months on https://ift.tt/JzbiHUl

Six months on from the deadly earthquakes, thousands are still living in tents and makeshift camps.

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Belarus isolates political prisoners to break their spirit https://ift.tt/JzbiHUl

Families of Belarusian political prisoners say loved ones are being denied any outside contact.

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Ukraine counter-offensive against Russia yields only small gains in first 2 months https://ift.tt/7PkIfNj

Ukrainian troops have advanced, at most, about 10 miles in two areas. Is the counter-offensive working?

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Slovenia floods 'worst-ever natural disaster' https://ift.tt/7PkIfNj

The extreme flooding in Slovenia has caused millions of dollars worth of damage and killed at least three people.

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Chatbots: Why does White House want hackers to trick AI? https://ift.tt/7PkIfNj

Google and Meta are among big tech companies who are letting hackers try to find flaws in their chatbots.

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Typhoon Doksuri: Alarming pictures show floods in China, Philippines https://ift.tt/7PkIfNj

The volume of rain over the past week has broken a 140-year-old record in China.

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Ukraine war: Russia hits blood transfusion centre, says Zelensky https://ift.tt/qSwD8uo

People have been reportedly killed and wounded in the strike in north-eastern Ukraine, says the president.

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Italian fugitive caught in Corfu thanks to photo celebrating football win https://ift.tt/qSwD8uo

Vincenzo La Porta has been on the run for 11 years but was tracked down to Corfu by police.

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Hun Sen: Cambodia election result confirms expected win for PM https://ift.tt/qSwD8uo

Critics say July's election, which saw PM Hun Sen's party win 120 of 125 seats, was neither free or fair.

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Watch: Chaos breaks out at NYC giveaway event https://ift.tt/jIDiPTq

The crowd of about 2,000 turned rowdy at a gathering for a PlayStation offer by a celebrity YouTuber.

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Armed experts re-enact Parkland school shooting for lawsuit evidence https://ift.tt/jIDiPTq

Experts fired live bullets inside the Florida school to assess whether they could be heard outside.

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Florida deputy jumps onto a speeding runaway boat https://ift.tt/jIDiPTq

Dramatic bodycam footage captures a Florida deputy's daring leap onto an out-of-control vessel.

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Blackpink: Jisoo’s new relationship with Ahn Bo-hyun rocks K-pop world https://ift.tt/TUuGn1M

Jisoo and Ahn Bo-hyun's announcement has rocked the notoriously controlling K-pop industry.

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James Webb telescope captures end stages of dying star's life https://ift.tt/TUuGn1M

The images captured by the James Webb telescope show the star in an unprecedented level of detail.

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Freddie Mercury: Contents of former home being sold at auction https://ift.tt/TUuGn1M

More than 33,000 items from the former Queen lead singer's home are up for sale.

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Razzlekhan and husband guilty of $4.5bn Bitcoin launder https://ift.tt/TUuGn1M

Heather Morgan and husband Ilya Lichtenstein plead guilty to money laundering and defrauding the US.

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Heartstopper: 'How the series helped me open up about my sexuality in later life' https://ift.tt/TUuGn1M

The Netflix show may be aimed at teens but it has a special appeal for some older fans.

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Timelapse shows rain drenching Las Vegas https://ift.tt/dQg4Dvl

Nevada was hit with heavy rain this week, which scattered debris and shut down roads.

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Atlantic orcas 'learning from adults' to target boats https://ift.tt/dQg4Dvl

Juvenile killer whales in the Atlantic are learning a dangerous game by copying adults.

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El Salvador rings off entire region to hem in gangs https://ift.tt/dQg4Dvl

Thousands of soldiers and police surround the Cabanas department as part of an ongoing war on gangs.

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'It's like playing with death' - Ukraine's female front line soldiers https://ift.tt/dQg4Dvl

Women in the Ukrainian military describe their battles against Russia and sexism within their ranks.

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The fury in Pakistan sparked by a misogynist minister https://ift.tt/BoiZe9L

Khawaja Asif's remarks reflect ingrained attitudes in Pakistan society, but women are pushing back.

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National Party: Irish far-right party's stolen gold bars spark funding query https://ift.tt/BoiZe9L

The alleged theft of bars worth €400,000 prompts questions over how the National Party is funded.

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Henrietta Lacks: Family of black woman whose cells were taken settle case https://ift.tt/BoiZe9L

Henrietta Lacks' cells were harvested in 1951 without her consent and used for medical research.

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