EU agrees windfall tax on energy firms

The EU has agreed to implement levies on energy firms which are benefiting from soaring gas prices.

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Iran: Fifa called on to ban country from World Cup over women's rights

An open letter to Fifa says it does not trust women will be allowed to attend games in future.

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Uganda's Ebola outbreak: Why is it so serious?

It is proving more difficult to deal with as vaccines are not available for a rare strain of the virus.

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US points finger at Russia over gas pipeline sabotage

US Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm tells the BBC its unlikely Nord Stream leaks are coincidence.

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

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

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Ukraine war: Zaporizhzhia locals flee Russia annexation

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

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Russia to formally annex four more areas of Ukraine

Russia is to press ahead with annexation days after conducting unrecognised referendums.

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Félicien Kabuga: Rwanda genocide suspect goes on trial at The Hague

Félicien Kabuga is accused of funding and arming militias during the ethnic slaughter in 1994.

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Philippines martial law: The fight to remember a decade of arrests and torture

Many young Filipinos know little about a decade of martial law that saw thousands arrested and killed.

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Hurricane Ian: Cars submerged in raging floodwaters

The storm has deluged coastal areas, downing trees and power lines.

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Indian official mocks sanitary pad request

The civil servant told the schoolgirl that next she will ask for the government to provide free condoms.

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

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

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Royal send-off for trek across Arabian desert in British explorer's footsteps

Princess Anne was at the launch of an expedition retracing a British explorer's journey 105 years ago.

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Waves lash Florida shore as hurricane approaches

Residents are boarding up their properties and evacuating coastal areas as the huge storm rolls in.

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Hilaree Nelson: Body of famed US climber found on Mt Manaslu in Himalayas

Hilaree Nelson had been skiing down from the world's eighth highest summit when she fell.

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Nord Stream leaks: Sabotage to blame, says EU

Seismologists said there were underwater blasts before the leaks emerged near a Danish island.

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Ukrainians told to 'be ready to fight for Russia'

The BBC is given rare access to the front line near Kherson where Ukrainian troops are pushing back the Russian army.

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Brazil election: ‘We'll vote for Bolsonaro because he is God’

Fans of Brazil's president see him as a legendary leader, and are convinced he will win re-election.

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Iran protests: Death toll rises to 76 as crackdown intensifies - rights group

Activists accuse security forces of firing live ammunition at protesters as a crackdown intensifies.

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Italian elections: Meloni gets to work on picking right-wing government

The leader of the far-right Brothers of Italy has kept out of sight since winning the election.

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Nord Stream: Mystery leaks in Russia gas pipelines spark warnings

The Nord Stream undersea gas network to Europe has sustained "unprecedented" damage in recent days.

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Children removed from Jewish sect's jungle compound in Mexico

It follows a months-long surveillance operation against the extremist Lev Tahor group in Mexico.

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Somalia drought: Are US terror laws hampering aid effort?

Aid groups say they cannot get crucial supplies to those who need it most due to US sanctions.

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Magnus Carlsen and Hans Niemann: Chess champion accuses opponent of cheating

Magnus Carlsen claims Hans Niemann has "cheated more than he has publicly admitted", but offers no evidence.

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Gujarat: Cows let loose in India government buildings in protest

Gujarat charitable trusts set free thousands of cows to protest against the lack of government aid.

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Cuba Family Code: Country votes to legalise same-sex marriage

It marks a big moment for Cuba, which saw gay people persecuted in the 1960s and 70s.

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Kenya Kiambu building collapse: Rescue efforts under way

Emergency workers pull a child from the rubble in Kiambu county but at least three people have died.

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Giorgia Meloni pledges to govern 'for all Italians'

The far-right leader claims victory in Italy's general election with her Brothers of Italy party.

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Deadly gun attack at Russian school

Pupils are among at least nine people killed and 20 wounded after a gunman opens fire at the school in Izhevsk.

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Kerala lottery: India jackpot winner fed up with requests for help

Anoop, an auto driver from Kerala state, says he may have to move houses to escape the public attention.

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'Africa's Titanic': Remembering Senegal's Joola tragedy

The capsizing of the Joola, a government-owned Senegalese ferry, took more lives than the infamous Titanic.

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Ukraine war: Protests in Russian Dagestan region against new draft

Demonstrators clashed with security officials, in rare violent backlashes against police.

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Cattle rustlers kill at least 11 people during ambush in Kenya

Eight police officers said to be among the victims of the violence in Turkana County on Saturday.

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Ukraine war: Kyiv forces accused of killing two in Kherson hotel strike

A regional official says Oleksiy Zhuravko, a pro-Russian former Ukrainian lawmaker, died in the strike.

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Typhoon Noru: Evacuations in Philippines as explosive super typhoon nears

Rain is beginning to fall, with life-threatening flooding and landslides expected.

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Eliud Kipchoge breaks his own marathon world record in Berlin

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

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Storm Fiona: Houses washed into sea as storm batters Canada

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

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‘We demand wages for housework’

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

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US Midterms: Inflation's got her thinking she'd 'vote Trump again'

Economic pessimism in the crucial state of Pennsylvania could hurt Democrats in the midterms.

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Pharoah Sanders: Jazz legend dies aged 81

Sanders was known for his expressive style and played with some of the great names in jazz.

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Iran protests: Raisi to 'deal decisively' with widespread unrest

Ebrahim Raisi pledges to "deal decisively" after an eighth straight night of protests across Iran.

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Louise Fletcher: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest's Nurse Ratched dies aged 88

Fletcher won an Oscar for her memorable portrayal of the film's villainous Nurse Ratched.

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US abortion rights: Arizona judge approves return to 19th century near-total ban

The ban, which predates the state's founding, allows exemptions only to save the mother's life.

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Award for Elton John after White House performance

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

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EU 'must take seriously' Putin nuclear threats - Borrell

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

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China Tangshan attack: Man who attacked female diners jailed for 24 years

The Chinese man's vicious attack on four women in a restaurant sparked a debate about gender violence.

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Silvio Berlusconi: Ex-PM defends Russian war on eve of Italian election

Italy's former PM said Vladimir Putin wanted to replace the Kyiv government with 'decent people'.

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Hong Kong Covid: Double-masked flautists in ad spark ridicule

The video was released a day after authorities had earlier announced extensions to Covid restrictions.

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Church of England bars Desmond Tutu's daughter from leading funeral

The Church of England would not allow her to take the funeral because she is married to a woman.

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US secretary of state's father Donald Blinken dies

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

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

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

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Cambodia: Closure of Khmer Rouge trial leaves mixed legacy

In its final hearing the court upheld the genocide conviction of the regime's last surviving leader.

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China earthquake: Man rescued after 17 days lost in mountains

The hydropower plant worker helped colleagues after the tremor, before getting lost without glasses.

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China jails ex-anti-corruption minister for bribes

Fu Zhenghua had previously been hailed as a corruption-fighting leader in his senior roles.

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President Zelensky demands 'just punishment' for Russia

Ukraine's president tells the UN General Assembly there must be consequences for the invasion of his country.

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Fat Leonard: Malaysian criminal in US Navy scandal recaptured after jail break

The mastermind of a US navy scam had been on the run in Cuba and Mexico since escaping house arrest.

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Sri Lanka: Inflation rate jumps to 70.2% in August

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

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North Korea denies supplying weapons to Russia

The statement comes after the US said Moscow could purchase "millions" of munitions from Pyongyang.

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Donald Trump sued for fraud over family business

Mr Trump and the Trump Organization are accused of falsely inflating his net worth by "billions".

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School uniforms in N America linked to PFAS "forever chemicals"

A study of school uniforms in the US and Canada shows high levels of chemical substances linked to health issues.

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War in Ukraine: Fact-checking Russian claims that Nato troops are fighting in Ukraine

President Putin has said Western military advisers are actively involved in Ukraine.

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Germany nationalises gas giant in effort to secure energy supplies

The German government is taking a 98.5% stake in Uniper, one of the country's biggest suppliers.

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Whale stranding: 230 whales stranded on Tasmanian beach

It is the second mass whale stranding reported in Tasmania in two days.

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Russia's Putin announces partial military mobilisation

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

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Nova Scotia shooting: Families say inquiry raises more questions

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

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Ukraine war: A village celebrates Russian retreat

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

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Sperm whales die in mass stranding on Australian beach

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

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

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

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Covid-19 pandemic 'is over' in the US - Joe Biden

The president said there is still "a lot of work" being done to control the virus in the US.

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Grand Theft Auto VI footage leaked after hack, developer Rockstar confirms

More than 90 images and videos were leaked from the franchise's next instalment, developer Rockstar confirms.

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Queen Elizabeth's funeral: How the world watched

Our correspondents on how countries around the world witnessed the ceremony for Queen Elizabeth II.

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Mahsa Amini: Iran police say woman's death was 'unfortunate'

Mahsa Amini, 22, collapsed after being held by morality police for allegedly breaking hijab rules.

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Killing Eve's Sandra Oh: Why was she at the Queen's funeral?

The Canadian-American actress took part in the procession at Westminster Abbey.

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Chinese official warns against touching foreigners after monkeypox case

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

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Hurricane Fiona flood water destroys Puerto Rican bridge

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

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'Call me foreign agent' says Russian anti-war pop star Alla Pugacheva

Russian pop star Alla Pugacheva condemns the Ukraine war, in solidarity with her showbiz husband.

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Spielberg's The Fabelmans wins at Toronto Film Festival

The festival's People's Choice Award is regarded as an indicator of future success at the Oscars.

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China Covid: Quarantine bus crash kills 27 and injures 20

The bus overturns on the way to an isolation facility, causing anger over China's zero-Covid policy.

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Lady Gaga forced to stop show amid lightning storm

The star was performing the last night of her Chromatica Ball tour in Miami when a storm descended.

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

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

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

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

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Joe Biden arrives in London for Queen's funeral

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

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French male cyclists in business class but women in economy

The French Cycling Federation defends its decision to fly its men to the Cycling World Championships in Australia in business class while the women travelled in economy.

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Japan storm: Thousands evacuated as Typhoon Nanmadol approaches

Hundreds of thousands of people are urged to evacuate their homes ahead of Typhoon Nanmadol.

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What now for America's fascination with the royals?

The Queen's passing is driving debates over the legacy of colonialism and the British Empire in North America.

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Twitter sued by Dutch town Bodegraven-Reeuwijk over paedophilia rumour

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

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Colourful songbirds could be traded to extinction

The wild bird trade is set to make tropical forests "drab", a study shows.

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

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

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

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

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Aerial footage shows aftermath of deadly flash floods in Italy

Emergency services have been rescuing people in the Marche Region.

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China fire: Skyscraper engulfed in massive flames

Officials in the city of Changsha say the fire has been extinguished and reported no casualties so far.

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Chrissy Teigen says she has come to realise she had an abortion, not a miscarriage

Model Chrissy Teigen has recently come to terms with the fact that losing a baby wasn't a miscarriage.

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French air traffic control strike affects thousands of passengers

Hundreds of flights are cancelled on Friday, affecting tens of thousands of passengers.

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'I'm alive because of God' - Argentine VP Kirchner on failed gun attack

Cristina Fernández de Kirchner says the Pope called her after the 1 September assassination attempt.

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First US rail strike in 30 years averted with tentative deal - Biden

A strike would have impacted millions and cost the economy an estimated $2bn (£1.7bn) a day.

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Sweden election: How an ex neo-Nazi movement became kingmakers

A long-time pariah, the Sweden Democrats are now the country's second-largest party.

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Roger Federer to retire after Laver Cup in September

Roger Federer, a 20-time Grand Slam singles champion, will retire from top-level tennis after the Laver Cup in London later this month.

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Wagner Group: Head of Russian mercenary group filmed recruiting in prison

Yevgeniy Prigozhin offered prisoners their freedom in exchange for six months service in Ukraine.

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Polish pop star's blasphemy conviction quashed

Singer Doda was fined for saying the writers of the Bible had been intoxicated on wine and cannabis.

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South Korea 'cryptocrash' boss faces arrest warrant

Do Kwon is behind the Terra Luna and TerraUSD cryptocurrencies that plunged in value in May.

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President Zelensky visits retaken Ukrainian city of Izyum

The Ukrainian president makes a surprise appearance to thank troops.

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Ethereum Merge: A cryptocurrency 'going green'

The second biggest cryptocurrency is to switch to a new operating model that it says uses 99.9% less energy.

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Girl in Queen fancy dress among last to hear from her

Olivia Akers wrote to Queen Elizabeth II in June with photos of her dressed as Her Majesty for a competition.

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Shanghai typhoon: Flights cancelled as China's biggest city braces for storm

Typhoon Muifa will be the 12th to hit mainland China this year and is expected to be the strongest.

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Herbert Jacobson killed during WWII attack on Pearl Harbor buried

Herbert Jacobson was laid to rest after modern forensic testing allowed his remains to be identified.

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Iowa teen who killed alleged rapist sentenced and fined

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

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

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PnB Rock: Rapper shot dead in LA waffle house in suspected robbery

Tributes flood in for the 30-year-old musician after he is reportedly killed in an armed robbery.

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Canada has its first Michelin guide. Does it matter?

Michelin's arrival in Canada's most diverse city reignites a debate on the legitimacy of food rankings.

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Will Jamaica now seek to 'move on' from royals as a republic?

As the nation weighs its future, polls suggest more than 50% of Jamaicans support becoming a republic.

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Jean-Luc Godard: Nine things about the man who remade cinema

In a prolific career, Jean-Luc Godard, has provoked, baffled, delighted and inspired.

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

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

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Li Yifeng: China arrests star who played Mao for soliciting prostitutes

Li Yifeng, one of China's most popular actors, was arrested by police in Beijing, state media say.

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Ukraine war: A successful surprise attack - but danger still looms

The BBC's defence correspondent looks at what's behind Ukraine's potential breakthrough in the east.

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WATCH: Russian tanks abandoned on retaken Ukrainian territory

Ukraine's military says it has retaken territory from Russia, making its first significant gain in months.

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Modern slavery shoots up by 10 million in five years

More than half of forced labour happens in richer countries, with women and children most at risk.

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Ukraine war: Russians 'outnumbered 8-1' in counter-attack

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

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Uhuru Kenyatta: How will Kenya's outgoing president be remembered?

President Uhuru Kenyatta promised national cohesion and to fight corruption. He made some progress.

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Ukraine war: Zelensky says blackouts in Kharkiv and Donetsk caused by targeted Russian attacks

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

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President Biden references Queen in 9/11 remembrance speech

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

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Tunisia: Eleven migrants die in latest Mediterranean accident

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

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Ukraine war: Shock and joy in newly liberated villages

"They asked 'is anyone alive?' and I realised they were ours," says one woman. "They were so beautiful."

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Charles III: Antigua and Barbuda plans vote on King's role as head of state

The country's PM says the poll will be held within three years, but Australia rules out a vote.

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Liz Truss and Joe Biden: The big issue that could derail UK/US relations

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'

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

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

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

King Charles III is proclaimed king by is a historic ceremony, broadcast for the first time.

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New Zealand: Whale may have caused boat flip that killed five

Mayor Craig Mackle says the whale may have surfaced beneath the boat causing it to capsize.

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Charles formally confirmed as king in ceremony televised for first time

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

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

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

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World media mark the death of Queen Elizabeth II

News outlets around the world reflect on Queen Elizabeth's influence and the impact of her death.

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Ukraine war: UN says blackout threatens Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant

The head of the UN nuclear agency says the situation at a Russian-held nuclear plant cannot continue.

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Queen Elizabeth II and Africa: A long-standing relationship

The leaders of countries across the continent express their sadness at the Queen's death.

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Outpouring of sympathy across the Commonwealth

From prime ministers to people on the street, the Commonwealth nations pay tribute to the Queen.

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Ukraine has retaken 1,000 square kilometres in a week - Zelensky

Kyiv says a lightning counteroffensive has recaptured vast swathes of territory in its south and east.

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Ukraine war: Heavily pregnant medic held in Russian prison

The family of Mariana Mamonova are calling for her release before her due date at the end September.

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

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

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Climate change: Europe's warm summer shatters records

Heatwaves and a record drought drove record heat all over Europe this summer, according to satellite data.

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Afghan twins, 11, reunited in London a year after Kabul rescue

Obaidullah Jabarkhyl had been stranded in France before his visa was sorted out by the Home Office.

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US Open: Carlos Alcaraz beats Jannik Sinner in epic marathon match in New York

Spanish teenager Carlos Alcaraz reaches his first major semi-final after beating Italy's Jannik Sinner in a US Open thriller with a record late finish time in New York.

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Central Vista: Delhi's iconic landmark gets a facelift

PM Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the redeveloped version of the 3km long Central Vista avenue.

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Snapchat removes Maori tattoo filters after outcry

The tool allowed users to virtually impose Maori tattoos, which are seen as sacred, on their faces.

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UN sees life expectancy, education and income fall

The UN's Human Development Index, a measure of global well-being, drops for the second year in a row.

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California wildfires: Two dead and mass evacuations amid heatwave

Rapidly-spreading wildfires in southern California have killed two people and torched homes.

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Hong Kong judge finds five guilty over children's books

The speech therapists published cartoon books believed by some to be about the city's democracy movement.

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New York returns $19m worth of stolen art to Italy

The 58 pieces include a marble head of the goddess Athena dated 200 BC, worth an estimated $3m alone.

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Pakistan floods: Biggest lake subsides amid race to help victims

Breaches were made to embankments on the lake but thousands of people remain stranded after floods.

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Typhoon Hinnamnor: Seven drown in flooded South Korean car park

But two people, who were part of a group that had gone to the carpark to move their cars, were rescued.

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Manasseh Sogavare: Solomon Islands PM accuses Australia of interference

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

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PSG football coach faces backlash over 'sand yacht' response to private jet question

Christophe Galtier laughs off a question about flying rather than taking the train.

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Tracking Tico: Manatee rescued after frantic search

Tico, a rescued manatee, sent experts on a 4,000km-chase after they became concerned for his welfare.

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Ukraine: Ben Stiller and Sean Penn latest Americans banned from Russia

Moscow's "stop list" includes more than 1,000 names, including celebrities who have backed Ukraine.

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Canada stab victim 'died helping others'

Gloria Burns. 62, was killed as she tried to help other victims of Sunday's attacks in Saskatchewan.

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

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

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Fat Leonard: Malaysian businessman linked to US Navy scandal escapes

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

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In pictures: Typhoon Hinnamnor wreaks devastation along South Korea coast

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

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Kenya election 2022: Supreme Court confirms William Ruto's victory against Raila Odinga

Losing candidate Raila Odinga did not provide evidence of his allegations of fraud, the judges said.

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Afghanistan: Russian embassy staff killed in Kabul bombing

The bomber was shot dead by guards as he approached the embassy gates, officials say.

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China quake: Deadly tremor rocks Sichuan city in lockdown

Tremors hit days after Chengdu's 21 million people are told to stay home because of Covid rules.

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Chile constitution: Voters overwhelmingly reject radical change

The new progressive document was meant to replace the constitution drawn up under military rule.

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Tributes flow for Indian billionaire who died in car crash

Cyrus Mistry, 54, was the former chairman of India's largest conglomerate Tata Sons.

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

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

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33-day 'Smiling Pope' John Paul I beatified at the Vatican

John Paul I led the Catholic Church for 33 days in 1978, with his death causing controversy.

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Cyrus Mistry: Billionaire former Tata chairman dies in car crash

The death of Cyrus Mistry is a big loss for the business world, the Indian prime minister says.

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Legionnaire's suspected cause of Argentina pneumonia deaths

Health officials believe the infectious pneumonia which killed four was caused by the rare lung disease.

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Ukraine war: Russia wants to destroy Europeans' normal life, Zelensky warns

Russia is trying to attack Europe with "poverty and political chaos", President Zelensky says.

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Calais: Ferry companies apologise for long waits

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

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WATCH: Wall of dust sweeps across Arizona

Aerial footage shows the 50-mile-wide haboob as it moved, leaving thousands without power.

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Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant: Link lost to main power line

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

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Pilot circling US city threatens to crash on Walmart

Police in Tupelo, Mississippi say they have been in contact with the person flying the aircraft

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Disease warning as Pakistan flood death toll rises

The death toll from unprecedented flooding passes 1,200, with a third of the victims said to be children.

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Ukraine's First Lady Olena Zelenska on human cost of war

Olena Zelenska says while the economic cost of war affects the world, Ukrainians are counting their casualties.

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Mourners pay respects to Mikhail Gorbachev

The former Soviet leader, who took power in 1985, died on Tuesday aged 91.

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How Pakistan floods are linked to climate change

Pakistan's geography - and its immense glaciers - make it vulnerable to climate change.

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Teesta Setalvad: India activist gets bail in 2002 Gujarat riots case

Teesta Setalvad's arrest on charges of fabricating evidence was widely condemned by global rights groups.

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Does China believe its own propaganda on Uyghurs?

The BBC's John Sudworth, forced out of China for his reporting on Xinjiang, considers Beijing's approach.

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

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

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

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

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Japanese yen slips to 24-year low against dollar

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

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Hackers target politicians with fake news website

The Australian government is among those targeted by the hackers, according to Proofpoint.

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Africa's oldest dinosaur found in Zimbabwe

The skeleton of a long-necked Mbiresaurus raathi is believed to be more than 230 million years old.

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Spain's Tomatina food fight returns after Covid hiatus

Thousands of people have gathered in the town of Buñol to splatter each other with tomatoes.

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

"Where does one even buy a floppy disk?" asks Taro Kono, as Japan finally phases out the old tech.

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

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

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