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Ukraine war: Biden says US will not be intimidated by reckless Putin

The US president leads condemnation of Vladimir Putin after he annexes four occupied regions of Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/K38ZcWD

Hurricane Ian: Bigotry couldn't beat this family - then came the storm

Their ancestors were among the first black Americans on Sanibel Island. Hurricane Ian drove them away. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XkamPRA

Week in pictures: 24 - 30 September 2022

A selection of powerful images from all over the globe, taken in the past seven days. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/PbcXFo3

The cyclist admitted wrongdoing in 2013

Lance Armstrong said he'd apologise to the man he sued for reporting on his doping from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/oS1Qa2Z

Rare tree dormouse not seen for 20 years found in Austria

Researchers hope to learn more about the species, found in a Salzburg forest, before it goes into hibernation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6Sy0e5U

Ukraine round-up: Putin claims parts of Ukraine and horror as rocket strike kills dozens

Vladimir Putin sparks outcry by annexing four regions of Ukraine, while President Zelensky applies to Nato. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ABaI0ht

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”. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/t1VGyqx

Australia to end mandatory Covid isolation

After enforcing globally strict rules, Australia says the "emergency phase" of its response is over. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DidX5MJ

Trevor Noah to step down as host of The Daily Show

The comedian says he is "filled with gratitude" as he announces his departure from the programme. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/oyTriZ1

Nike feels squeeze from strong dollar and discounts

The sportswear giant's shares fell by more than 9% in after-hours trading in New York. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WBDCjqL

Ukraine war: US will never recognise Russia's annexation attempts, Biden vows

Within hours, Vladimir Putin is expected to declare that four Ukrainian regions are joining Russia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7PZSXg3

Brazil election: How the famous yellow football shirt has become politicised

As Brazil's election - and the World Cup - approach, the famous yellow shirt is being politicised. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/m3W2RlL

Abortion: India Supreme Court says amended law to cover single women too

India's Supreme Court says all women, including those not married, can get an abortion up to 24 weeks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DTej4RK

Big oil's toxic emissions from flaring undeclared

BBC investigation finds oil companies not declaring millions of tonnes of emissions linked to cancer. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/eVLP4GY

Optus: How a massive data breach has exposed Australia

Anger rises after 40% of Australians had details stolen in possibly the nation's worst-ever breach. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TlFXJoQ

TikTok: Will posting salaries online close the pay gap?

Shifting views are tackling the taboo of talking salary - will this help improve pay equity? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6BCagyf

Lizzo plays 200-year-old flute owned by former President

The star played the crystal instrument once owned by James Madison during one of her US concerts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FfanYlg

World Cup 2022: Denmark to wear 'toned down' jerseys in protest at hosts Qatar

Denmark will wear "toned down" jerseys for the World Cup to protest against Qatar's human rights record and treatment of migrant workers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lrEvgRw

Ethiopia's Tigray war: Satellite images capture troop build-up near Eritrea border

Soldiers and heavy weapons are being moved in the northern Tigray region, near the border with Eritrea. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ZPUdSaX

Hurricane Ian: Florida fears catastrophic flooding as storm nears

Florida's vulnerable Tampa Bay area could be struck directly for the first time in a century. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/uOgxvIj

Wall Street firms fined $1.8bn over staff messages

Barclays, UBS and Goldman Sachs were among the 16 firms named by regulators in the probe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KVB0ZE1

IMF sounds alarm on UK tax cut plans

The UK government proposals will work at "cross purposes" with the cost-of-living fight, the IMF says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ltsrRB4

Kerala dog attacks: Why the state has a fraught relationship with strays

Dog attacks are a recurring issue in Kerala, often prompting people to take extreme steps in response. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Xfo65Tx

Shakira to stand trial in Spain for tax evasion

The singer is accused of failing to pay €14.5m (£12.9m) in tax and could face eight years in jail. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9F3fGLK

Ukraine war: Drone footage shows huge queues at Russian-Georgian border

Traffic is queuing at the Georgian border after President Putin ordered a "partial mobilisation". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/r2sPJ5m

Haiti in a humanitarian catastrophe - UN envoy

Violence and looting by criminal gangs has devastated much needed food aid for the Caribbean nation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/E5SLTID

More than half of the world's palm trees in danger

Many useful members of this "iconic" plant family are at risk of extinction, according to a study. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7fKH8Lu

Lakhimpur: Unanswered questions in India sisters' hanging

Two sisters were found hanging from a tree recently in India. The BBC pieces together the story of the crime. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/a890Kwp

Is Finland's Wood City the future of building?

New public buildings in Finland have to incorporate more wood, which is leading builders to innovate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Q6kFwW1

Hilaree Nelson: US mountaineer missing after 'skiing into crevasse'

Hilaree Nelson appeared to fall into a 2,000ft gap in the ice descending the world's eighth tallest peak. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/oxR0H7k

Ukraine war round-up: Russia admits call-up mistakes after clashes

Protests against Russia's mobilisation plan continue, as Russia concedes errors have been made. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qzrL1IS

Canadian family travel world before children go blind

A Montreal family goes on a global sightseeing tour after three of the children are diagnosed with a genetic condition. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Hg8lZrh

Shinzo Abe: Why a state funeral for Shinzo Abe is controversial

Opposition to the funeral has been growing in recent weeks, with thousands of Japanese marching against it. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/soTlrE1

Japan's push into 'deep tech' innovation

Japanese start-up firms are developing next-generation solar panels and microchips. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JhEW6ZS

Covid: The Chinese artist filming PCR tests inside his mouth

Siyuan Zhuji compiled close-up footage of himself taking dozens of tests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/NfXJUs6

Giorgia Meloni: Far-right leader on course to run Italy

Giorgia Meloni aims to be Italy's first female PM and vehemently rejects any link to fascism. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Zg1TXB7

Italy's far right set to win election - exit poll

Giorgia Meloni is on course to become Italy's first female PM, exit polls say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/waNM1cR

Magnus Carlsen and Hans Niemann: Champion vows to say more on cheating scandal

Magnus Carlsen says he wants cheating taken "seriously" as he vows to issue a statement within days. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yFXWnj3

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lJko5Ze

Storm Fiona: Houses washed into sea as storm batters Canada

One person is missing after storm Fiona battered the eastern coast, leaving widespread damage. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9Potv1L

‘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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/M9G3LAn

Afrobeats: Chart show host celebrates 'beautiful year' for genre

Radio host Eddie Kadi says stars like Burna Boy have propelled the genre into the mainstream. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FAWl75

Qatar World Cup: Accommodation worries for football fans

Organisers of the football tournament are facing criticism over a lack of affordable accommodation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tHpzC40

Storm Ian delays launch of Nasa's Artemis I Moon rocket

The launch of the American space agency's big new Moon rocket is being delayed for the third time. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/25CkzBV

Italian election campaign ends as far right bids for power

Political leaders hold rallies ahead of elections on Sunday that could bring Giorgia Meloni to power. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mPV4cKk

Donors spending millions on Trump's legal battles

The former president's mounting bills are being paid by donors and the Republican party. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OfCxrH1

Undercover with Russia’s fake arms dealers

Russian media claims Ukraine is selling arms on the dark web, but the evidence suggests the ads are fake. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zXDHgsF

A Ghanaian view of the Queen's funeral: 'They march, we dance'

Ghanaians pride themselves on being world leaders in funerals, so how was the Queen's funeral seen there? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0pb2156

Week in pictures: 17 - 23 September 2022

A selection of powerful images from all over the globe, taken in the past seven days. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8otF0AD

Magnus Carlsen and Hans Niemann: The cheating row that's blowing up the chess world

Magnus Carlsen's apparent accusation against Hans Niemann is the biggest chess scandal in years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/AKuDwnq

John Legend interview: The pain of losing a child will never go away

The star discusses how he and his wife grieved for their unborn child, and the music that helped. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CuMr7Zh

Are Mar-a-Lago and other Trump-owned properties over-valued?

A closer look at the former president's real estate, and allegations he lied about its value. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fvFe25G

Ukraine war: 'What's happening in Russia now is total fear'

In Lithuania, Russians opposing Vladimir Putin's war say their home country is "like a huge prison". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ONVEnld

Subway murder sparks fury over South Korea’s stalking laws

The shocking attack on a young woman in a toilet sparks fury over the nation's weak anti-stalking laws. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/D2M8EnB

Queen Elizabeth II leaves complex legacy for Aboriginal Australians

Some are grappling with how to celebrate her life while also acknowledging trauma from colonisation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0eECYm8

In photos: Kashmir's nomadic tribe faces existential crisis

Kashmir's Bakarwals are determined to maintain their traditional lifestyle despite pressures to change. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jKzOYTd

Dozens of migrants killed as boat sinks off Syrian coast

The boats carrying more than 100 people had set off from near the Lebanese port city of Tripoli. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ZbM75yc

Iran headscarf: Raisi says police custody death must be investigated

The death of a woman who allegedly broke headscarf rules sparks the worst unrest in recent years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cgKlEp5

Census 2021: More from Catholic background in NI than Protestant

For the first time there are more people from a Catholic background (45.7%) than Protestant (43.48%). from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/x6msPaj

North Korea denies supplying weapons to Russia

The statement comes after the US said Moscow could purchase "millions" of munitions from Pyongyang. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nKeoCTM

Ukraine war: Zelensky calls for 'just punishment' for Russia

In an impassioned UN speech, the Ukrainian leader calls for the creation of a special war tribunal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pHbCQqm

The vloggers capturing life on India's trains

Content creators are documenting their journeys on one of the largest rail networks in the world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/C2ZqyI0

Ukraine war: Foreign secretary to confront Russia over atrocities at UN meeting

The foreign secretary will demand justice in a meeting with his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WvcVtCG

Lebanese banks to remain shut indefinitely after economic crises

The Association of Banks said its branches had not been given enough security after recent raids. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/MH5dsp7

Queen Elizabeth II: 16 moments from 16 tours of Australia

As Australians hold a day of mourning, we look back on memorable moments from her trips down under. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9JsWaTB

How a woman became a symbol of defiance in Iran

Mahsa Amin's death in police custody has sparked a wave of protest across Iran. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fTXpoiS

Golden Globes returning to TV in 2023 after diversity row

The award show was dropped by its US broadcaster last year over major diversity and ethics concerns. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ybA4GsI

US charges dozens with $250m pandemic relief fraud

Money meant for needy children was instead allegedly spent on luxury cars and property in the US and overseas. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hZRcyYC

Honduras: A mother searches for justice in a 'narco-state'

Honduran Ex-President Hernandez now sits in a US prison, but those left behind are still searching for justice from his brutal regime. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Ix8EadZ

Cambodia scams: Lured and trapped into slavery in South East Asia

Traffickers are forcing thousands of people from across Asia to work in online scam centres. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bfLBzkY

Ring doorbell inventor shares advice... about advice

Jamie Siminoff, inventor of the Ring wireless doorbell, shares his advice for the CEO Secrets series. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/uJMbw2i

Nigeria Boko Haram crisis: The women walking miles to save their children's lives

Thousands of Nigerian children could starve following an Islamist insurgency, aid workers warn. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/oBiInp7

Euro 2024: Russia banned from tournament, Uefa confirms

Uefa confirms Russia will not be included in the qualifying draws for Euro 2024 having been previously banned from the tournament. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VdkpbqI

Ukraine war round-up: New annexation plans and torture cell claims

Ukraine's occupied regions announce referendum plans and an ex-detainee accuses Russia of torture. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ZpP1hCF

Sperm whales die in mass stranding on Australian beach

The 14 sperm whale carcasses were found by locals in Tasmania on Monday, authorities say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hxO8NZU

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dTb72VS

Nanmadol: Mudslides and flooding as typhoon batters Japan

Super typhoon Nanmadol has killed at least two people and injured 90 others since Sunday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vnEH5oQ

Ukraine war: A village celebrates Russian retreat

Russia's Ukraine retreat leaves joy, but also destruction and danger. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QZm6ECg

Italy elections: Far-right Meloni scents power in a divided country

Giorgia Meloni has surged in the polls ahead of Sunday's vote with promises on taxes and migration. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4cTRXnh

Tremor shakes Mexico City on quake anniversary

The 7.6 magnitude quake hit Mexico as the country marked the 2017 and 1985 shocks left thousands dead. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rdyjTtD

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hn0Qykv

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RrvfGsT

Biden again says US would defend Taiwan if China attacks

The US president says troops would defend the island, but the White House downplays the comments. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8sY9FDw

Putin failing on all his strategic military objectives, says defence chief

The Russian leader wanted to subjugate Ukraine "but that won't happen", says the UK chief of defence staff. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/N9TUsf8

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GLIwiEr

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WItNRCw

Joe Biden arrives in London for Queen's funeral

The US president is among some 500 world leaders and foreign dignitaries coming to London. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/d8hOCTJ

Tango dancers from around the world flock to Buenos Aires

Couples have been competing in the first full world tango championship festival since Covid. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/w9E10C2

'They need to apologise': Africans on the UK monarchy

Young people tell the BBC they want an apology from the British Royal Family for colonisation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/y2XTAYr

Haiti riots: Calls for calm after days of anti-government violence and looting

Protests rage after an end to government subsidies sends fuel prices soaring. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/w7q5Myj

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kEX7vQJ

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qrwdsSZ

When an American's breach of protocol amused the Queen

When the monarch visited a US housing project in 1991, a thrilled Alice Frazier gave her an authentic welcome. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3opZ8Qx

French police nab first-class wig gang suspects

A group of thieves stole €300,000 worth of goods from passengers on high-speed trains, police say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VLw3aMH

US abortion bans leave grey areas in complicated pregnancies

Terminations because of pregnancy complications are rare - but those who want them must navigate strict laws. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/EMkcYs7

Kyrgyzstan-Tajikistan border: Almost 30 reported dead in clashes

Fighting regularly flares up in border disputes between the two Central Asian states. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/SOlxyRt

Why are migrants in the US being sent to Democrat-run areas?

Thousands have been sent from Republican states amid an escalating political row in the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/shn0D58

Michael Jordan's 'Last Dance' jersey fetches record $10.1m

It was reminiscent of a season where Jordan won his sixth and final NBA title with the Chicago Bulls. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bN21jam

Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping: An increasingly unequal relationship

The two leaders hold talks but it's not quite a case of best friends forever, writes the BBC's Steve Rosenberg. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JBmDkHz

Raymond Dearie: Who is the special master reviewing seized Trump files?

Judge Raymond Dearie has been tasked with reviewing the documents taken from Mar-a-Lago in August. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CIZ5GXO

Climate change: Pakistan floods 'likely' made worse by warming

Emissions from human activities played a role in the recent floods that have brought devastation to Pakistan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cVHBEXl

Maharashtra: 'Nowhere in the world can we find rock art of this kind'

A cave in Maharashtra has been found to hold stone tools belonging to an ancient Indian civilisation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rhuGQRY

Russia's Wagner boss: It's prisoners fighting in Ukraine, or your children

The head of the Russian mercenary group defends sending convicts to the Ukraine front line. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tQogD6r

Ukraine round-up: Inside freed city and Russia's prison recruits

The aftermath of Russia's occupation described - while its prison inmates are wooed by mercenaries. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kVLTOvt

US mortgage rates hit 14-year high as inflation soars

For families hoping to buy a home, the moves compound affordability problems. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ZgtGpEf

Citi offers junior bankers sun with Malaga office

The US investment bank has opened a new office on the Costa del Sol to help recruit junior staff. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/oFlkYQI

Ukraine's President Zelensky involved in car accident

A passenger car collided with the Ukrainian president's vehicle in Kyiv, a spokesman says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/LBO6W2r

California drought: On patrol with the celebrity 'water police'

In drought-stricken California, trouble brews for famous water hogs like Kevin Hart and the Kardashians. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/sqH7eSQ

US midterms 2022: Tracking Trump's 'extraordinary' endorsement spree

A look at Donald Trump's endorsements - who he backed, how they did, and the races he couldn't swing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/S5oBnvR

Vikram Seth to Kamala Das: The dark, brooding world of Indian poets

A recent anthology combines appreciation of their work with some striking photographs. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VYf82EI

Pakistan floods: Dengue cases soaring after record monsoon

Health officials warn of a looming crisis as deaths from dengue and other diseases rise by the day. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HFmVZ28

Round-up: Zelensky in freed city, while Scholz says Putin remains undaunted

Ukraine's president visits Izyum - while the German chancellor says President Putin does not think the invasion was a mistake. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7lPCZFD

Michelin awards first stars to 13 Toronto restaurants

Thirteen Toronto restaurants get the prized accolade, but critics say the winners aren't diverse enough. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/aBCXGZS

Russia covertly spent $300m to meddle abroad - US

The US alleges that Moscow has sought to buy political influence in more than 24 countries since 2014. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/eVtCZGh

Twitter shareholders approve $44bn Musk deal

Twitter shareholders have approved a $44bn deal for the world's richest man to buy the company. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/p1yfWEo

US inflation remains high despite lower petrol prices

Financial markets sink as the costs of food, housing and medical care rise more than expected. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xPrTu5B

Akshay Kumar's ad on road safety criticised for promoting dowry

The ad, starring Bollywood star Akshay Kumar, has been criticised for allegedly promoting dowry. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/G2V3RMP

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5QjC4mk

Australian man killed by kangaroo he kept as pet, police say

The 77-year-old man was found by relative in the first such fatal incident since 1936. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dY2CvNW

Ukraine war: We retook 6,000 sq km from Russia in September, says Zelensky

President Volodymyr Zelensky says the gains were made in the east and south during a swift counter-offensive. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2AinGZM

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pJRa6xt

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

Ukraine's army makes significant territorial gains, while Russia hits back with missiles. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6O7uvkU

Bengaluru floods: How families struggled to find help as India's IT capital drowned

Families in India's IT capital recount the nightmare they went through when their homes began to flood. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ftXajVc

Freebies: The row over handouts and welfare schemes in India

Can India draw a distinction between handouts aimed at winning votes, and bona fide welfare schemes? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1Icjay4

Sweden election: Result could take days as vote too close to call

Anti-immigration Sweden Democrats set to become the second largest party with vote too close to call. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kiEL0xR

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

President Uhuru Kenyatta promised national cohesion and to fight corruption. He made some progress. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/z2ivxkW

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37J4jyY

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/d0PqJZK

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." from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7qSQcE2

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ecIS6Pk

US Open final: Iga Swiatek beats Ons Jabeur to win New York title

World number one Iga Swiatek caps a dominant season by beating Tunisia's Ons Jabeur at the US Open to win her second major title of 2022. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/eA4o9w8

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6r4wTZJ

'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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Y2t5vIe

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yDHgmpv

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5dlWrZp

Charles formally confirmed as king in ceremony televised for first time

Charles III is proclaimed as monarch in the first televised Accession Council. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Ee6apV

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

President Zelensky says Ukraine has retaken 30 settlements in its eastern offensive this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TMWVhjL

Three ways climate change makes adventure tourism riskier

Melting ice, intense rain, and wildfires are making adventure tourism more dangerous, experts say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lRjd4ei

New York declares state of emergency over polio

Evidence emerges that a virus - once declared eradicated from the US - is spreading across the state. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/60DrzFI

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/YjpMFJD

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6Dw5JvL

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

People in Sydney discuss what Queen Elizabeth II meant to them. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/54KZ2jk

France clamps down on delivery depot 'dark stores'

So-called dark stores, used by delivery services, will be classified as warehouses rather than shops. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bs8aTPk

Blinken flies in to rally Western support for Ukraine war

America's top diplomat visits Kyiv to firm up European leaders' resolve as winter fuel shortages loom. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/T7pDzBm

Queen Elizabeth II: World leaders remember a 'kind-hearted Queen'

Leaders from around the world are paying tribute to Queen Elizabeth II, who "defined an era". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CqedXG4

John Pennycuick: The British-era colonel revered in Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu state remembers John Pennycuick for the dam he built and is gifting a bust in his honour. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pcUC7kY

Ukraine round-up: Eastern advance and Crimea claim

President Zelensky says Ukraine has retaken settlements in the east, as Ukraine admits attacks in Crimea. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/e4nC2QY

New York state ends 28-month mask mandate on public transport

Masks will no longer be required on public transport, in airports or ride-share vehicles. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/btsyoDd

Paul Urey: Captured Briton possibly suffered 'unspeakable' torture, says Ukraine

Aid worker Paul Urey's body has "signs of possible unspeakable torture", says Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/EiRHpTL

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ICEa2qL

US bars 'advanced tech' firms from building China factories for 10 years

The US has barred chip companies that get federal funding from building advanced facilities in China. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Bwi1fYt

Meet China's lost pet detectives

They not only help owners find lost animals, but also teach them how to look after their cats and dogs. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7wRHvFD

Canada stabbings: Town 'shattered' amid stabbings manhunt

People in Saskatchewan grapple with grief and anger in the wake of the tragedy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/e4igkQo

Vaping: Juul to pay $438.5 m in youth marketing probe

US prosecutors accuse the firm of "relentlessly" targeting underage buyers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9tfkNdj

Iran sentences two LGBT activists to death

Rights groups say the pair were targeted for their sexuality, but Iran says they trafficked people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fqLbx8r

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CEZhjLJ

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/X8oRb1n

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BcA683T

Saskatchewan stabbings: Suspects still at large, police say

Myles and Damien Sanderson are charged with first degree murder after 10 people were killed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bNpzJ1s

Gas prices soar 26% after Russia keeps key pipeline closed

The continued closure of Nord Stream 1 has added to concerns about energy supplies this winter. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3yhmalo

Tributes flow for Indian billionaire who died in car crash

Cyrus Mistry, 54, was the former chairman of India's largest conglomerate Tata Sons. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WO5jyxH

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/NITXLDw

US Open: Nick Kyrgios beats Daniil Medvedev on entertaining New York night

Nick Kyrgios ends Daniil Medvedev's defence of the US Open title as he earns an enthralling four-set win on an entertaining night in New York. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hNrI6Zb

Australian artist removes Ukraine-Russia mural

The street mural in Australia controversially depicted Ukrainian and Russian soldiers hugging. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Ie6Opfq

Canada rocked by multiple deadly stabbings in Saskatchewan

At least 10 people are killed and another 15 injured, and two suspects are on the run, police say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/G2fM0BL

Mystery as private plane crashes into Baltic Sea

Nato scrambled jets to follow the aircraft on its erratic flight across Europe towards Latvia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6DAGfLR

Calais: Ferry companies apologise for long waits

Travellers returning home from their summer breaks in France report lengthy queues at the French port. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9eZANcJ

Donald Trump: What we learned from his rally in Pennsylvania

The ex-president spoke for two hours at his first rally since the search - here is what we learned. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wHyiDVk

Klyuchevskaya Sopka: Climbers killed during a fall on Russian volcano

Six people are known to have died and rescuers are unable to reach survivors, local media say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ulmd2V8

Jackson water crisis: A legacy of environmental racism?

Experts say the crisis in the US city is the result of generations of discrimination and segregation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/V0RHIqB

Tamil Nadu: India woman's food paintings you will want to eat

Varuna Sridhar, a 21-year-old artist from Chennai city, is winning fans with her hyper-realistic food paintings. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/59DdqBG

WATCH: Wall of dust sweeps across Arizona

Aerial footage shows the 50-mile-wide haboob as it moved, leaving thousands without power. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wNqrKcF

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QYd8mS6

Mikhail Gorbachev: Last Soviet leader to be buried

But President Putin will not be attending the funeral of the man who oversaw the breakup of the USSR. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xBZheR

US approves $1.1bn Taiwan arms sale, angering China

Beijing called on the US to revoke the missiles-and-radar deal or face "counter-measures". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cUNTHQb

Jane Fonda: Hollywood star having chemotherapy for cancer

The Hollywood icon says she having chemotherapy for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jB618kp

Gotabaya Rajapaksa: Sri Lanka's ousted former president returns

Gotabaya Rajapaksa is back in the country just weeks after anti-government protests drove him from office. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Uh9alw7

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hm8OPkX

Feist quits Arcade Fire tour, citing allegations against Win Butler

The singer was supporting Arcade Fire on tour when frontman Win Butler was accused of misconduct. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/uOIv6Fd

Kenya election 2022: Were results sheets altered as Odinga claims?

Raila Odinga says results were tampered with at more than 40 voting centres - we've found no evidence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0soFVQt

Karnataka: The leopard that has put India state in a spot

Forest officials in Karnataka state have been searching for the leopard for more than 27 days. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/o8RkX3S

Canada: Why ERs are struggling to stay open nationwide

A growing nursing shortage has put pressure on hospitals, and smaller ones are left with few options. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QB638oG

January 6: Ex-police officer gets record 10-year sentence over Capitol riots

Thomas Webster, 56, attacked officers with a metal flagpole during the riots in January 2021. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gYnXELm

'Brit in the bush': Backpacker who became an accidental outback cook

UK woman Ellie Daborn cooks for 41 people on an Australian property that's 400km from any shop. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ZVNgmt

Earthquake rocks Liechtenstein Parliament... during earthquake debate

The moment a tremor hits the Liechtenstein Parliament building causing the session to be paused. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OURwa3n