Quentin Sommerville: Is this Ukraine's breakthrough moment?

Government forces in Ukraine are trying to seize the initiative from Russian troops before the arrival of winter.

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Switzerland's vanishing glaciers threaten Europe's water supply

Ice in the Swiss Alps provides water for rivers, crops and the cooling of nuclear power stations.

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Taiwan fires live rounds at drones near outlying islands

It comes as Taiwan has complained of repeated harassment by Chinese drones close to its islands.

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Shantanu Deshpande: Bombay Shaving Co CEO criticised for 18-hour workday advice

Shantanu Deshpande suggested young people work 18-hour days at the start of their career.

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Kerala: Why are Indian men hollering with period pain?

A campaign in Kerala state is breaking taboos by getting men to experience period cramps.

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Trump's Truth Social barred from Google Play

Google says Truth Social violates the company's policies on prohibiting incitement to violence

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Joseph Schooling: Singapore Olympic star suspended for smoking cannabis scandal

The 27-year-old admitted taking cannabis in Vietnam in May.

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US Open: Emma Raducanu loses to Alize Cornet in New York

Emma Raducanu's return to the US Open - where she won the title as a qualifier last year - ends in a straight-set defeat by France's Alize Cornet in the first round.

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Documents 'likely concealed' at Donald Trump's Florida home - officials

They alleged agents were "explicitly prohibited" from searching a storage box at Mr Trump's mansion.

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Timed Teaser: Blast! What scuppered lift-off?

Test your knowledge of the news these last few days - 10 questions, 10 seconds each. Go!

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Pole-dancing axe thrower wins world title

Ceola McGowan, from Sligo, cites pole dancing for improving her balance and strengthening her core.

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US Open tennis balls: Iga Swiatek among female players criticising 'horrible' balls

World number one Iga Swiatek is one of a number of players to complain about the different tennis balls female players use at the US Open.

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Twin films: How two new Pinocchio movies reflect a Hollywood trend

It's the latest in a long line of two films coming out about the same subject in the same year.

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Chris Dawson: Husband in podcast-famous case guilty of murder

Chris Dawson faced trial in Australia over the 1982 disappearance of his wife, Lynette.

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Mukesh Ambani: India tycoon launches $25bn 5G rollout plan

Mukesh Ambani says his firm is also working with Google to develop a budget 5G smartphone.

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Paul Pogba: Juventus midfielder says he is target of organised gang

Juventus and France midfielder Paul Pogba says he has been the target of threats and extortion from an organised gang.

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Brazil election: Bolsonaro and Lula trade insults in first debate

Jair Bolsonaro and Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva clash in a debate ahead of the October presidential vote.

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Colombia holds huge concert to mark report into civil war

Around 16,000 people gathered in Bogota's Simon Bolivar Park to pay tribute to the victims of the conflict.

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The sudden silencing of Guantanamo's artists

A Trump administration policy barred art from leaving Guantanamo. The artists are fighting to reverse it.

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Spain's olive oil producers devastated by worst ever drought

Spain's olive oil industry is in danger after being hit by chronic water shortages.

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Pakistan floods: Sindh province awaits more deluges and devastation

More than 1,000 people have died since monsoons began in June, with new floods this week.

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In pictures: Floods and fear in Pakistan

Floods have killed more than 1,000 people across Pakistan since June and millions more have been affected.

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José Eduardo dos Santos: State funeral for Angola ex-president

Angolans mourn 38-year ruler José Eduardo dos Santos, despite a family row over where he should be buried.

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Noida twin towers demolition: The moment Supertech skyscrapers imploded

The blast, which took months of careful planning, lasted just about 12 seconds.

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Ukraine war: Russian recruitment drive unlikely to have impact - UK

Vladimir Putin recently pledged to increase Russia's armed forces personnel by 137,000.

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Pakistan floods: Bed frames used to pull victims over rushing water

Several people are brought to safety by volunteer helpers in Swat, northern Pakistan.

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California freeway split in half by monsoon floods

Aerial footage shows the destroyed section of Interstate 10 near the Arizona-California border.

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Two US warships sail through Taiwan Strait

It is the first US operation in the strait since China held large-scale military drills in the area.

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Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner: Protesters and police clash near Argentina vice-president's home

Thousands demonstrate in support of the vice-president, who is facing corruption charges.

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United States to appoint first Arctic Ambassador

On Friday, Nato chief Jens Stoltenberg warned of the Russian threat in northern polar regions.

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Russia blocks nuclear treaty agreement over Ukraine reference

A number of countries criticise Russia as it blocks a joint UN declaration on nuclear security.

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Hong Kong's Peak Tram reopens after 14 months

The service welcomes back passengers even as tight coronavirus restrictions remain in place.

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Efforts to pass global ocean protection treaty fail

Campaigners say it is a missed opportunity to protect species like sharks at risk of extinction.

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Russia to build two nuclear reactors in Hungary

Hungary's foreign minister says the deal will ensure the country's energy security in the long term.

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Pakistan: Millions affected by heavy flooding

Heavy rains have triggered historic flooding, killing more than 900 people since June.

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Paul Allen: Largest art auction ever to sell Microsoft co-founder's $1bn collection

The proceeds of the largest art auction ever will go to charity, Christie's auctioneers said.

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Sonali Phogat: Arrests over India politician and former TikTok star murder

Sonali Phogat, a member of India's governing BJP party, died under suspicious circumstances a few days ago.

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Bali: Transgender student dies in police custody

Peruvian transgender rights activist Rodrigo Ventocilla, died after being arrested at the airport.

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Shinzo Abe: Japan police chief resigns over ex-PM assassination

Local police have previously said there were "undeniable" flaws in security for the former PM.

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South Korea records world's lowest fertility rate again

Figures show that just 0.81 children per woman are being born in the country.

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Vicky Bowman: UK ex-ambassador to Myanmar arrested

Vicky Bowman and her Burmese husband run a centre which encourages businesses to respect human rights.

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China heatwave: Sichuan residents flee heatwaves and power cuts underground

Residents in some of China's provinces are employing creative ways to beat a record breaking heatwave.

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Sewage in sea: French appeal to EU over UK discharges of waste

The UK is threatening health on the French coast as raw sewage is dumped in the sea, French MEPs say.

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Eurotunnel Le Shuttle: Passengers stuck for hours inside tunnel

"Several people were freaking out," said one traveller, after a Calais to Folkestone train was evacuated.

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Darién Gap: Where migrant children's tears run dry

Doctors treating migrants crossing the jungle in the Darien Gap describe their patients' desperation.

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What China's worst drought on record looks like

Satellite images show extent of severe drought along the Yangtze River in China

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Charlie Crist: Florida Democrats pick challenger to Ron DeSantis

Democrats are keen to eclipse rising star Mr DeSantis amid expectations he may run for the White House.

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Breonna Taylor: Ex-officer pleads guilty to helping falsify search warrant

Kelly Hanna Goodlett, 35, pleaded guilty to a civil rights charge for helping falsify a search warrant.

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Angola election: Long-dominant MPLA faces tough Unita challenge

A disgruntled youthful population weigh up whether to back the MPLA, in power for more than 40 years.

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India sacks officers for accidentally firing missile into Pakistan

Pakistan had claimed that the missile violated its airspace, escalating tensions between the two countries.

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US Open 2022: Will Novak Djokovic be able to play?

Former world number one Novak Djokovic has his "fingers crossed" he is allowed to play in the US Open despite not being vaccinated against Covid-19.

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Not so Despicable: China changes ending of 'Minions' movie

The movie is meant to be the backstory of a villain but China's latest alteration has changed this.

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Bangladesh cuts school and office hours to save power

The country started daily two-hour power cuts last month after the Ukraine war drove up energy prices.

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James Webb: Space telescope reveals 'incredible' Jupiter views

The James Webb Space Telescope shows the planet's auroras and storms in an unprecedented detail.

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Scott Morrison: Ex-Australia PM undermined government principles, advice says

The solicitor-general criticises Scott Morrison for secretly assuming ministries, but says it was legal.

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Usain Bolt moves to trademark famous victory pose

The retired sprinter still holds the 100m and 200m world records, making him the fastest man in history.

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China cuts lending rates as property market struggles

The country's central bank lowered the five-year mortgage rate by 1.5 percentage points on Monday.

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Wrexham AFC owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have documented their first season

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney are the real-life stars of Welcome to Wrexham, a documentary series about their first season as football club owners

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Ukraine war: Allies seek more security at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant

Britain, France, Germany and the US stress the need for nuclear safety as fighting rages in Ukraine.

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Iraq collapse: Bodies pulled from rubble after landslide hits shrine

Bodies are found after the Qattarat al-Imam Ali shrine was hit by landslide in the Karbala region.

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In pictures: Drought in Europe exposes sunken ships, lost villages and ominous 'hunger stones'

Nazi warships, lost villages and "hunger stones" are revealed as water levels drop across Europe.

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377A: Singapore to end ban on gay sex

The repeal of a colonial-era law will effectively legalise homosexuality in the conservative state.

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Inside Amapiano, the new sound of South Africa

In Zulu, Amapiano literally means “the pianos” and it's a blend of house, kwaito, jazz, and lounge music.

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Al-Shabab: Somali forces claim end to deadly 30-hour hotel siege

At least 12 people were killed after al-Shabab militants took hostages in the popular Mogadishu hotel.

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New Zulu King crowned in South Africa

Thousands gather for the traditional Zulu coronation, which saw Misuzulu ka Zwelithini become king.

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Ukraine war: Drone attack targets Russian Black Sea fleet in Crimea

The attack on the Black Sea fleet in Sevastopol is the latest in a string of strikes against Russia.

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Turkey crash: Bus ploughs into crash scene, killing rescuers

The bus hit emergency crews and journalists at the site of an earlier road accident, killing 16.

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Ukraine displays destroyed Russian tanks in Kyiv

Destroyed Russian military vehicles are on display in Kyiv, ahead of Ukraine's Independence Day.

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Seized £63m Russian superyacht Axioma to be sold at Gibraltar auction

The monster boat can sleep 12 guests and boasts a swimming pool, jacuzzi, spa and 3D cinema.

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Jonah Hill to stop promoting films to protect his mental health

A psychologist says the Superbad actor "should be applauded" for opening up about anxiety attacks.

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Zimbabwe: Australian firm drills for oil and gas

Zimbabwe's first gas production could be led by a new well being drilled in the north of the country.

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Billionaire Xiao Jianhua jailed for 13 years in China

Chinese-Canadian tycoon Xiao Jianhua disappeared from a luxury hotel in Hong Kong in 2017.

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Xi and Putin to attend G20 summit in Bali, Indonesia's Jokowi says

All eyes will be on the November summit, with US President Joe Biden also expected to attend.

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Should parents take their babies to a comedy show?

Comedian Matt Forde says a crying infant "derailed" his performance at the Edinburgh Fringe.

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Escaped bull wrecks shop in Peru

The animal had escaped from a truck transporting it to an abattoir.

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Rohingya and CAA: What is India's refugee policy?

India is not a signatory to international laws for refugee protection and follows an ad-hoc policy.

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Ukraine war: Russia rejects call to demilitarise Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant area

The appeal comes amid warnings of a nuclear disaster, as each side accuses the other of shelling it.

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Patrick Reed: American golfer suing The Golf Channel for defamation in $750m lawsuit

US golfer Patrick Reed files a $750m defamation lawsuit against American television network The Golf Channel and commentator Brandel Chamblee.

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'Madame Butterfly': Japanese fashion pioneer Hanae Mori dies

A trailblazer in her field, she was the first Asian designer to break into French haute couture.

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Ukraine: Preparing for the worst as situation at nuclear plant ‘approaches critical’

Ministers say they are drawing up plans in case there is a radioactive emergency at the Zaporizhzhia site.

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Algeria forest fires: At least 26 dead, minister says

Countries on the Mediterranean have been ravaged by wildfires this summer, especially in Europe.

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US and Taiwan announce formal bilateral trade talks

The talks come weeks after a controversial visit to Taiwan by US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.

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Japan urges its young people to drink more to boost economy

The government's tax agency has launched a programme to encourage a new generation of sake drinkers.

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Water levels on Italy's Lake Garda at 15-year low

Parts of northern Italy are experiencing their worst drought in 70 years.

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Spanish fires: Passengers injured fleeing train in Bejís

Ten people are injured, three seriously, as a train is caught up in a wildfire in eastern Spain.

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Israel and Germany condemn Palestinian leader's '50 Holocausts' claim

Israeli and German leaders express outrage after Mahmoud Abbas accuses Israel of "50 Holocausts".

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Elon Musk sends social media into frenzy with joke on Twitter about buying Man Utd

Elon Musk, the world's richest man, sends social media into a frenzy with a joke on Twitter that he is buying Manchester United.

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Kenya election 2022: Raila Odinga to go to court, as others celebrate

Kenya held one of its most nail-biting, and controversial, elections since one-party rule ended.

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Whales surprise two paddleboarders in Argentina

One paddleboarder was knocked into the water by a whale's fin, which clipped his board.

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Cuba bids for foreign investment to tackle goods shortages

Growing shortages of basic goods have led the government to end Fidel Castro's 63-year-old legacy.

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Moderator onstage with Salman Rushdie speaks out after attack

Henry Reese, who was moderator at the event where the author was stabbed, speaks to the BBC.

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New Zealand: Human remains found in suitcase bought at auction

A family in New Zealand made the grisly discovery upon unpacking their haul at their home.

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Liz Cheney: Trump’s nemesis faces Republican day of reckoning

Wyoming Republicans decide on Tuesday if Liz Cheney is a defender of the constitution or a "swamp rat".

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Kenya election result: William Ruto victory hailed amid result dispute

Foreign leaders congratulate the president-elect but backers of Raila Odinga question the result.

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Ukraine war: Explosions rock Russian base in Ukraine's Crimea

The base is hit by blasts a week after a Ukrainian attack on another military airbase in Crimea.

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Scott Morrison: Ex-Australia PM held five additional portfolios, Albanese says

PM Albanese says Mr Morrison held five extra portfolios but the ex-PM said he acted "in good faith".

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Five men held in Ukraine deny being mercenaries

One of the Britons, John Harding, could be sentenced to death by the Russian-backed court.

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Body found in world's highest battlefield 38 years on

Chandrashekhar Harbola went missing in the Siachen glacier - the world's highest battlefield.

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Russia vows to expand relations with North Korea

President Vladimir Putin made the comments in a letter sent to North Korean leader Kim Jong-un.

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Russia reopens bond market to non-hostile investors

The Moscow Exchange sealed off its markets in February when the country invaded Ukraine.

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Former Afghan presidents mark anniversary of Taliban rule

Ashraf Ghani and Hamid Karzai both criticised the rushed US withdrawal from Afghanistan last year.

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Afghanistan: What's changed a year after Taliban return

Economic collapse and a U-turn on girls' education are the hallmarks of Taliban rule this past year.

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The Afghan cyclists who fled to pursue their Olympic dreams

Two sisters are among five women from Afghanistan's national cycling team now training in Italy.

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The librarian who defied the Taliban

Wahida Amiri became one of the leading voices against the Taliban's assault on women's rights.

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Afghanistan: The Taliban sniper now working behind a desk

A year after the Taliban took over Afghanistan, the BBC returns to see how people's lives have changed.

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Moment explosion rocks shopping centre in Armenia

People can be seen running as a massive plume of smoke spreads quickly following the explosion.

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'We are waiting for rain, for winter, for God' - Fighting a megafire in France

On the frontline of the wildfires in France is a tactical team trying to stay ahead of the flames.

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Walrus Freya who became attraction in Norway's Oslo Fjord put down

Freya had to be euthanised because the public went too close to her, officials said.

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Saudi Aramco: Oil giant tops own record with $48.4bn quarterly profit

The staggering profit comes amid soaring oil prices in the aftermath of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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Australia: Gunman arrested after Canberra airport shooting

A man is arrested after shots were fired at the airport in Australia’s capital.

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Independence Day: The Partition baggage young Indians and Pakistanis carry

Seventy five years later, young people on both sides of the border talk about how their history impacts them.

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Horrifying, ghastly: Authors condemn attack on Salman Rushdie

The literary world has reacted to the attack on Salman Rushdie with shock and condemnation.

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Kenya elections 2022: Live result updates

The latest results from the presidential and parliamentary races.

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Medusa festival: One killed as strong winds cause stage collapse in Spain

At least 40 others were injured in bad weather at a popular electronic music festival near Valencia.

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Southern Baptist abuse claims under DoJ investigation

A report this year accused the largest US Protestant denomination of covering up abuse.

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Medusa festival: High speeds winds cut Spanish festival short

A local news outlet reports wind speeds of up to 65km/h tore off part of the festival's main stage.

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Climate change: Drought highlights dangers for electricity supplies

Dry conditions in the UK and Europe are stress on facilities including nuclear, say experts.

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German ex-leader Gerhard Schroeder sues parliament over lost perks

The former chancellor has faced criticism over his links to Russian energy companies.

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Freya the walrus could be put down unless public back off, Norway warns

Freya the walrus, a popular attraction in the Oslo Fjord, is in danger from too much attention.

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Ukraine war: Crimea blasts significantly hit Russian navy - UK

The Ministry of Defence says the blasts have "significantly degraded" Moscow's Black Sea Fleet.

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Bear cub high on hallucinogenic 'mad honey' rescued by park rangers

The animal was found incapacitated after consuming hallucinogenic rhododendron plants.

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Brazilians march in defence of democracy over Bolsonaro election fears

Thousands take part in marches amid fears the president may dispute October's election result.

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Anne Heche: US actress not expected to survive, says family

Her family says she suffered a severe brain injury when her car crashed into a house.

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France firefighters battle 'monster' wildfire near Bordeaux

The blaze in France's south-west has gutted a number of homes and forced some 10,000 people to flee.

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Kenya Election 2022: Why the count is taking so long

The electoral commission tells people not to panic as media houses broadcast different tallies.

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Firenado rages in California

Hot temperatures and strong winds formed a 'firenado' in California on Wednesday.

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Indian man wins 22-year court battle over 25 cents

He was overcharged for train tickets he bought in 1999 and had been fighting to get the money back.

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Australia defence force suicides 'a national tragedy'

A royal commission inquiry interviewed hundreds of people over alarmingly high death rates.

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Brazil woman and psychic con mum out of $140m in art and cash - police

An elderly woman's daughter is accused of stealing her artwork by using a psychic to pretend it was cursed.

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South Africa sex crime: Authorities charge seven over gang rape

The charges are connected to an attack on eight women filming a music video at an abandoned mine.

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Thousands of beagles saved from drug trials in US

A rescue operation is under way to rehome the dogs from a breeding facility in Virginia.

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Mexico's indigenous groups celebrate their heritage

Mexico marked the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples with an exuberant parade.

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Whale dies during rescue mission in France

A team of 80 helpers worked through the night to try and rescue the animal from the River Seine.

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Langya: New virus infects 35 people in eastern China

The patients are thought to have caught the virus from animals such as shrews, and not from humans.

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Kenya elections 2022: Raila Odinga and William Ruto in tight race for president

More than 90% of polling stations have reported, but the official result may not be known for days.

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Multi-billionaire Elon Musk sells another $6.9bn of Tesla shares

The multi-billionaire says he needs the money in case he is forced to buy Twitter for $44bn.

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West Bank: Al-Aqsa Martyrs' Brigades commander Ibrahim al-Nabulsi killed in Nablus

Ibrahim al-Nabulsi, commander of al-Aqsa Martyrs' Brigades in Nablus, had escaped arrest before.

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South Korea: Eight dead as floods submerge streets of Seoul

Some of South Korea's heaviest rain in decades caused power cuts and swept cars across the city.

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Actor Ezra Miller charged with burglary

The embattled star allegedly broke into an unoccupied home in May to steal bottles of alcohol.

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Mark Zuckerberg reveals new WhatsApp privacy features

The changes will let users silently leave group chats and control who sees their online status.

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Stolen Indian temple statue found in New York

The idol of Goddess Parvati was one of five stolen from a temple in Tamil Nadu state in 1971.

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Seoul floods: At least seven dead amid heaviest rain in decades

Several parts of the city saw the highest rate of rainfall in 80 years, say weather officials.

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Ukraine: Any attack on a nuclear plant is 'suicidal', says UN

António Guterres says inspectors must be given access to the site, after it was shelled at the weekend.

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It's like a warzone - Haitians surrounded by turf wars

An estimated 60% of the capital Port-au-Prince is now considered “lawless”, human rights groups say.

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Commonwealth Games: Stories from cricket's last appearance at the Games

The behind-the-scenes story of cricket's last appearance at the Commonwealth Games, as told by the players themselves.

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Mexican mining rescue: Ten miners trapped underground

The 10 workers are stuck underground in Coahuila after a tunnel wall collapsed in a mine shaft.

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Sanya: Covid lockdown strands tourists on 'China's Hawaii'

Over 80,000 tourists in the resort known as "China's Hawaii" face new restrictions and cancelled flights.

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Commonwealth Games: How climate change is changing life around the world

Climate change is here. But it is also everywhere. Three Commonwealth athletes explain how it is changing their sport and homes.

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Flash flooding swamps California's Death Valley

Nearly 1,000 staff and visitors were unable to leave as all roads in and out were closed.

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Ukraine war: Four more grain ships leave Ukraine as hopes grow for export stability

Four vessels leave Ukrainian ports via a safe maritime corridor set up under a deal with Russia.

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Biden tests negative for Covid after 'rebound' case - doctor

The US president will stay in isolation until he has a second negative test, his doctor says.

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Island trip lays bare US-China tussle in the Pacific

A speech by senior US officials to commemorate a WWII Pacific battle comes amid tensions with China.

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John Legend on abortion rights: 'Government should not be involved'

The singer has spoken out on the issue after his partner suffered a miscarriage two years ago.

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Zaporizhzhia: Russian strikes forced nuclear reactor closure, operator says

The firm that operates Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant says there is also a risk of radioactive leaks.

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Croatia bus crash: Twelve Polish pilgrims killed and 31 injured

All 31 surviving passengers are injured, with some fighting for their lives, officials say.

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Judith Durham: Former Seekers lead singer dies aged 79

The Australian musician found fame in The Seekers, a folk music group, before going solo.

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Israel-Gaza: Palestinian civilians and militants killed amid flare-up

At least 10 people, including a top militant, were killed in Israeli air strikes on Gaza on Friday.

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Covid-19: North Korea claims to have recovered from outbreak

There is widespread scepticism over North Korea's claim to have the world's lowest Covid death rate.

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French mayor threatens €15,000 deposit to climb Mont Blanc

The deposit is meant to cover rescue and funeral costs amid increased rockfalls caused by hot weather.

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China-Taiwan: Joseph Wu defends US Speaker Pelosi's visit

Joseph Wu tells the BBC he will continue inviting leaders to Taipei, as China sanctions Nancy Pelosi.

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Four people critically injured by lightning strike near White House

Two men and two women are in hospital after the violent storm in Lafayette Park in Washington DC.

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Brittney Griner: Russian prosecutors seek nine-and-a-half year sentence

The US basketball star pleaded guilty to drugs charges but denies deliberately breaking the law.

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Queensland shooting: Three killed on remote Australian property

Police have locked down a rural area in Queensland while they conduct a manhunt.

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Men convicted over Brazil fire that killed 242 go free

The men had been found guilty of causing the deadly blaze at the Kiss nightclub in Brazil in 2013.

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Taiwan tensions: China condemns 'manic' visit as Pelosi continues tour

"Manic, irresponsible and irrational": China's foreign minister reacts to Nancy Pelosi's Taiwan visit.

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'We've been living with China's threats for 70 years'

"They're a bunch of gangsters," says one man fishing on the dockside, as Chinese missiles fly nearby.

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Great Barrier Reef sees record coral cover, but it is highly vulnerable

Parts of the reef see the most coral growth in 36 years - but it is highly vulnerable to threats.

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Chrissy Teigen and John Legend announce pregnancy

The US model says she and John Legend are expecting another child, nearly two years after a miscarriage.

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Taiwan: Pelosi leaves Taipei to sound of Chinese fury

"Those who play with fire will not come to a good end," warns China's foreign minister after the visit.

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China-Taiwan: As China broods, Taiwan is in a 'Pelosi lovefest'

The US Speaker's visit is celebrated in Taipei, but could it spark a major US-China crisis?

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Dev Patel: Actor breaks up knife fight in Australia

The Slumdog Millionaire star successfully broke up an altercation in Adelaide on Monday.

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Arizona Primary: Rusty Bowers, who defied Trump, loses re-election bid

Rusty Bowers, who testified against Donald Trump in June, loses to an ally of the ex-president.

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Pelosi visit: Taiwan puts the ball firmly in Xi Jinping's court

Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taipei has put an increasingly assertive China on the back foot.

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2030 World Cup: Argentina, Chile, Uruguay and Paraguay bid to be joint hosts

Argentina, Chile, Uruguay and Paraguay submit a joint bid to host the World Cup in 2030.

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Watch: Nancy Pelosi lands in Taiwan amid China tensions

The US Democrat landed in Taiwan's capital Taipei, despite sharp warnings from China over the visit.

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Maya rulers' ashes turned into pelota balls - expert

Remains may have been turned into pelota balls to help rulers be immortal, an archaeologist says.

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Authorities investigate after mysterious sinkhole appears in Chile

Authorities are investigating the sinkhole which is about 25m (82 ft) wide and 200m (650ft) deep.

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Ukraine war: Russia accuses US of direct role in Ukraine war

Moscow accuses the US of directly approving targets for US-made artillery used by Ukraine.

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BTS could perform while doing military service

The oldest member of the K-pop band turns 30 next year so the issue has come into focus in South Korea.

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People are being airlifted to safety to escape Kentucky floods

Dozens of people have died and hundreds remain missing in the US state.

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Ambani and Adani: Asia's richest men battle to dominate 5G in India

Mukesh Ambani and Gautam Adani are set to compete in the world's second-largest internet market.

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New Zealand fully reopens borders after long pandemic closure

The country shut its borders in March 2020, a move that majorly impacted the tourism industry.

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Ukraine war: The last remaining families in Bakhmut

Olena and her family are one of the last remaining in the Donetsk region where an evacuation order is in place.

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Indigenous Australian senator calls the Queen a 'coloniser' as she's sworn in

Lidia Thorpe was asked to start the oath of allegiance again and to only read the words put in front of her.

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India water crises: Why millions in India are still without tap water

The BBC travels across India to see how the plan to bring water to millions is working.

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Myanmar military extends emergency rule until 2023

The army has promised to hold elections but its leader says the country must be stabilised first.

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