'Russia! Russia!' - chants end Putin's Ukraine speech

President Putin conducts a signing ceremony announcing the illegal seizure of four areas of Ukraine.

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Afghanistan blast: Relatives search for loved ones after college attack

The attack has left residents of the capital reeling and frantically searching for family members.

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Lev Tahor Jewish sect members escape facility in Mexico

Members of the Lev Tahor group forced their way past guards at the site in Huixtla.

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COP27: Egypt pressed to make human rights move before climate summit

Effective climate action is not possible without a freer society in host Egypt, activists say.

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What Russian annexation means for Ukraine's regions

How will Russia annex four occupied regions it does not fully control, while in the middle of a war?

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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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Tsitsi Dangarembga: Zimbabwe author convicted over placard protest

A court rules that Tsitsi Dangarembga incited violence by walking with a sign calling for reform.

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Young non-smokers told not to take up vaping by experts

But the findings do show that vaping is far safer than cigarettes, so smokers should switch.

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BBC World Service proposes 382 post closures as part of savings

The move is part of wider BBC savings, while "accelerating digital offering and increasing impact".

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How Gangsta's Paradise changed the course of hip-hop

In 1995, Coolio combined street-tough lyrics with a pop sensibility - and rap wold never be the same.

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Ukraine war: Finland closes border to Russian tourists

It now means all of Russia's European Union neighbours have shut their borders to its tourists.

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UN elects first female tech agency secretary-general

Doreen Bogdan-Martin is the first International Telecommunication Union secretary-general in its history.

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Iran president says 'chaos' will not be accepted as protests continue

Ebrahim Raisi vows to deal decisively with "rioters", as days of anti-government unrest continues.

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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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Myanmar OnlyFans model sentenced to six years jail

The model and former doctor had previously posted pictures of herself at anti-junta protests online.

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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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Iran protester: 'They said if we didn't keep quiet, they would rape us'

The BBC has spoken to Iranians detained by security forces during the protests sweeping the country.

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Ukraine war: Russia to open war enlisting hub on Georgia border

Massive queues have formed as men try to flee Russia to avoid being sent to fight in Ukraine.

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Irish budget: Finance minister unveils tax 'giveaways'

Paschal Donohoe says he is in a position to do so because the country has a large budget surplus.

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Cargo plane submerged nose-first in French lake

An investigation is ongoing after the aircraft overshot the runway at Montpellier Airport.

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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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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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Uganda's Ebola outbreak: Trainee doctors go on strike over safety fears

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

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Ukraine war: Inside Bakhmut, the battered Donbas city holding off Putin's troops

The battered city is a stumbling block in Russia's plan to take the Donbas, writes the BBC's Orla Guerin.

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Sri Lanka power cuts - wrong oil blamed

The head of the country's utilities regulator says poor quality oil led to the shutdown of a power plant.

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Floridians brace for 'strengthening' Hurricane Ian

Residents are stocking up on groceries, fuel and sandbags as Ian strengthens into a major hurricane.

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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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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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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.

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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.

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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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Roger Waters gigs in Poland cancelled amid Ukraine backlash

The musician was due to play gigs in Poland but faces outrage over his comments on the Ukraine war.

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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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North Korea fires suspected ballistic missile into sea

It came after a US military ship arrived in South Korea, and before a visit by the US vice president.

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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.

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Ukraine war: Hundreds arrested as Russian draft protests continue

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

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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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Dmitry Bulgakov: Putin fires deputy defence chief amid supply failures

Analysts have cited supply chains as a reason why Russia's invasion of Ukraine has faltered.

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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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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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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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Goldman Sachs: Sexual assault claims revealed in pay bias suit

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

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Hurricane Fiona heads to Canada as Florida watches Harmine

Florida is also on hurricane watch, as Hurricane Hermine makes its way to the US southwest coast.

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South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol denies US insult caught on hot mic

Yoon Suk-yeol denies insulting the US Congress after remarks he made were caught on an open mic.

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Palestinian anger at possible UK Jerusalem embassy move

It comes after the UK PM is said to have told Israel's leader she might relocate it to Jerusalem.

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Ukraine war: Russia reveals exemptions as men flee call-up

IT workers, bankers and state media reporters will avoid Russia's first draft since World War Two.

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Hollywood sign gets birthday facelift in Los Angles

Next year is the 100-year anniversary of one of California's most iconic landmarks.

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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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Ukraine war: 'I will break my arm, my leg... anything to avoid the draft'

Russian men explain how they are trying to resist Vladimir Putin's call-up of 300,000 military reservists.

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Iran: Mahsa Amini's father accuses authorities of a cover-up

Iranian officials are covering up how a young woman died in police custody, her father says.

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Australian phones cyber-attack exposes personal data

Optus is looking into the unauthorised access of data including names, addresses and passport numbers.

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Ukraine war: Russians flee to border after military call-up

Georgia's border sees large queues after flights sell out as some fighting-age men flee Russia.

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Iran police battle protesters in Tehran as unrest over woman's death spirals

The unrest, now in its seventh day, was sparked by the death of a woman detained by morality police.

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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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Ukraine war: Video appears to show queues at Russia-Georgia border

Sped-up footage appears to show traffic at a checkpoint, following Russia's decision to mobilise reservists.

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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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Iran protests: Mahsa Amini's death puts morality police under spotlight

The death of a woman detained by Iran's morality police has sparked angry protests, but who are they?

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Ukraine war: Putin orders partial mobilisation after facing setbacks

The partial mobilisation comes after Russia faced a number of setbacks on the battlefield.

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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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Ukraine war: Putin raises the stakes in a dangerous game

When faced with a choice, Vladimir Putin always seems to choose escalation, writes the BBC's Russia editor.

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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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'Walls full of pain': Russia's torture cells in Ukraine

The BBC's Orla Guerin meets survivors of atrocities in the ruined, recaptured city of Izyum.

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UN chief: 'Tax fossil fuel profits for climate damage'

Tax fossil fuel companies' profits to pay for the damage done by climate change, says UN Secretary General.

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Rare fighting between Palestinians and own police

The violence in the occupied West Bank comes after months of Israeli incursions.

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UN alarm as Iran cracks down on anti-hijab protests sparked by woman's death

Three people were reportedly killed on Monday at protests over the death in custody of Mahsa Amini.

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Paying respects to the Queen from remote Nepal region

Victoria Cross recipient Captain Limbu was unable to go to the state funeral but still made a special tribute.

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Adnan Syed: Conviction overturned in Serial podcast murder case

Prosecutors last week asked the court to vacate the conviction and release Syed pending a retrial.

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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.

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Sherri Papini: US woman who staged her own disappearance sentenced to 18 months

Sherri Papini went missing in 2016. She pleaded guilty to staging her kidnapping earlier this year.

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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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Mark Frerichs: US hostage swapped for Afghan leader linked to Taliban

Mark Frerichs, a US navy veteran working as an engineer, was taken in Afghanistan in 2020.

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Gaza farmer finds Byzantine mosaic while planting tree

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

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Nyege Nyege: Sell-out crowd at 'immoral' Ugandan music festival

Some say a threat to ban the Nyege Nyege festival actually boosted ticket sales.

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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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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.

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Ukraine war: Power back on at huge nuclear plant in Zaporizhzhia

Electricity from the national grid is being directly received at the embattled Zaporizhzhia site.

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'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.

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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.

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Mahsa Amini: Women take headscarves off in protest at funeral

Police fire tear gas after Mahsa Amini's funeral as mourners chant anti-government slogans.

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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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French footballer arrested over attack on teammate

Ex-Paris St-Germain player Aminata Diallo is re-arrested as police investigate an attack on a fellow player last year.

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Myanmar: BBC Media Action presenter sentenced to three years hard labour

Htet Htet Khine was accused by Myanmar's military authorities of incitement and illegal association.

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Fury in Iran as young woman dies following morality police arrest

Mahsa Amini, 22, died days after her arrest for allegedly not complying with rules on head coverings.

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Eritrea's mass mobilisation as Ethiopia tensions rise

Men are being forced to join the army, which has been aiding neighbouring Ethiopia fight rebel forces.

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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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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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Lakhimpur: India family shattered by rape and murder of Dalit sisters

Two days after the rape and murder of two sisters in India, the family speak to the BBC.

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Ukraine war: Inside the recaptured city of Izyum

The BBC's Orla Guerin finds abandoned Russian tanks and relieved residents in the liberated city.

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Ukraine war: Who is winning?

Ukrainian forces have made rapid advances, but Russia still holds 20% of the country.

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Sweden election: How a neo-Nazi movement became kingmakers

A long-time pariah with roots in fascism, 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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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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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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France must reconsider ban on IS members' return

The decision could create a political headache for a number of European governments.

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Lebanese woman holds up bank to access frozen savings as anger boils

The second such incident in weeks comes as anger at restricted access to savings boils over.

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Burkina Faso trapped miners: Director fined over disaster that left eight dead

The manager of the Perkoa zinc mine is found guilty of manslaughter and given a suspended sentence.

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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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Jean-Luc Godard: Visionary director's life and films in pictures

A look back at the groundbreaking films of French cinematic pioneer Jean-Luc Godard.

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Looted coin worth $1m returned to Israel after years-long hunt

The ancient silver quarter shekel was tracked across several countries after it was looted in 2002.

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Rare ‘triple dip’ La Niña declared

La Niña has formed for the third consecutive year in the Pacific. Simon King explains what this might mean for global weather patterns.

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Armenia-Azerbaijan: Dozens dead in overnight clashes

Armenia's prime minister says 49 soldiers died in the latest fighting between the neighbouring countries.

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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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Kenya election 2022: William Ruto sworn in as president

A crowd of about 60,000 pack a stadium to witness event, amid a stampede that leaves several injured.

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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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Ros Atkins on… Ukraine’s fightback

The BBC’s Analysis Editor examines the significance of Ukraine’s counter-offensive against Russian forces.

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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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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.

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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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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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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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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.

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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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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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Climate change: Six tipping points ‘likely’ to be crossed

Current rates of warming put the Earth on a path of runaway climate change, according to a new analysis.

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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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In pictures: World reacts to the Queen's death

Condolences pour in from around the globe following news of the British monarch's death.

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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 has died, Buckingham Palace announces

Queen Elizabeth II has died, Buckingham Palace has announced.

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Viral Vietnam noodle seller arrested over Salt Bae parody

The Vietnamese man is accused of anti-state propaganda after parodying celebrity chef Salt Bae.

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Brazil bans sales of iPhones without USB power adapters

Apple says it will appeal against Brazil's ban on the sale of iPhones that do not come with adapters.

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Life sentence for Swedish teen for killing teachers with axe and knives

An 18-year-old who killed two teachers with an axe was given life imprisonment.

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Queen under medical supervision as doctors concerned for health

Her immediate family has been informed and she remains at Balmoral, Buckingham Palace says.

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WATCH: The Northern Lights as seen from space

The footage released by released by the European Space Agency shows the phenomenon from space.

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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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New malaria vaccine is world-changing, say scientists

The jab could be used on a mass scale next year with the aim of ending deaths from the disease.

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Peppa Pig: First same-sex couple for children's show

The long-running cartoon is one of the most popular TV programmes for pre-school children.

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Watch: Firefighters tackle Italy chemical plant fire

The fire broke out in the industrial area of San Giuliano Milanese, near the Italian city of Milan.

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California wildfires: Two dead and mass evacuations amid heatwave

A rapidly-spreading wildfire in southern California has 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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Zaporizhzhia: UN nuclear agency calls for Ukraine plant safety zone

After visiting the Zaporizhzhia plant, the UN agency says Russian military equipment could risk safety.

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Ukraine war: Russians to pay €45 more to enter EU under new rules

Russians will also face a lengthier application process under new EU proposals.

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Dutch city of Haarlem may be world’s first to ban most meat ads

Haarlem is to ban most adverts for meat from public spaces because of the food's impact on climate.

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Israel defence minister's cleaner jailed for trying to spy for Iran-linked hackers

The man offered to pass information on the defence minister to an Iran-linked group for money.

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PSG football coach faces backlash over 'sand yacht' joke

The top official at the French club 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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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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Nice attack: Trial for Bastille Day massacre which killed 86 begins

Eight suspects are on trial over deadly lorry attack which left 86 dead and more than 400 injured.

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Kenya election 2022: Supreme Court judges deliver boost for democracy

William Ruto is in a strong position after his election as president was backed by the Supreme Court.

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'The Iron Weathercock': World reacts to Truss win

"She has gone to see the Queen... if the Queen recognises her," jibes one Russian TV presenter.

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Israeli U-turn over West Bank romance declarations

Draft rules requiring foreign visitors to report relationships with Palestinians are dropped.

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Shireen Abu Aqla: Israel says 'high probability' soldier killed reporter

An Israeli military probe concludes it is likely a soldier shot Shireen Abu Aqla "by mistake".

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Man in custody after young siblings killed in Dublin

Lisa Cash, 18, was babysitting eight-year-olds Christy and Chelsea Cawley when they were attacked.

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Japan's female bosses mapping a course for other women

Female bosses remain a small minority in Japan, but efforts continue to increase their numbers.

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Canada rocked by multiple deadly stabbings in Saskatchewan

At least 10 people are killed and another 15 injured, and two suspects are on the run, police say.

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Mystery as private plane crashes into Baltic Sea

Nato scrambled jets to follow the aircraft on its erratic flight across Europe towards Latvia.

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Nirvana win lawsuit over 1991 Nevermind album cover

A judge's ruling prevents Spencer Elden from re-filing a case over the Nevermind sleeve

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Germany announces €65bn package to curb soaring energy costs

The government wants to shield its citizens and businesses from the threat of soaring costs this winter.

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Chile: Vote on new constitution but divisions persist

The document was drafted after mass protests demanding more social inclusion and equality.

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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.

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Foo Fighters' Dave Grohl opens Taylor Hawkins tribute show

Sir Paul McCartney and Hawkins' son Oliver Shane perform at the special concert at Wembley Stadium.

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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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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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Ukraine crisis: Russian oil turns to Asia as sanctions bite

Russia is offering discounted oil in Asia as it seeks new markets for its energy.

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What we do and don't know about the FBI search of Trump's home

Agents took classified documents from the former president's home as part of an unprecedented investigation.

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Empty folders marked 'classified' found in Trump's home

The detailed inventory shows FBI agents found multiple top secret documents in Donald Trump's office.

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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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Gibraltar collision: Crucial hours as fuel removed from stricken ship

Salvage teams off Gibraltar rush to pump fuel from a bulk carrier as it leaks oil into the sea.

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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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Covid in China: Chengdu lockdown after outbreak

The country is sticking to a "zero Covid" policy, requiring lockdowns over a handful of cases.

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Canada: 12 diners sent to hospital from likely aconite poisoning

Aconite, also known as Devil's Helmet, is a common garden plant that can be lethal if ingested.

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Putin will not attend Gorbachev's funeral

The Kremlin says the Russian leader is too busy to attend the Soviet ex-leader's funeral on Saturday.

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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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