'Russia! Russia!' - chants end Putin's Ukraine speech
President Putin conducts a signing ceremony announcing the illegal seizure of four areas of Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
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Friday, September 30, 2022
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. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3E2vfFr
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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? from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
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EU agrees windfall tax on energy firms
The EU has agreed to implement levies on energy firms which are benefiting from soaring gas prices. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3...
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Hurricane Ian’s Staggering Scale of Wreckage Becomes Clear in Florida
By Patricia Mazzei, Nicholas Bogel-Burroughs, Frances Robles and Jack Healy from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3BVDv7m
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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. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3dS2QXO
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Thursday, September 29, 2022
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. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
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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. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3...
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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. from BBC News - World https://bb...
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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. from BBC News - World https:/...
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Wednesday, September 28, 2022
Ukraine war: New York Jets owners on donating $1m to help humanitarian efforts
The Johnson family, who own the New York Jets, say it was "their duty" to help Ukraine after making a $1m donation and a humanitar...
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Bihar: India village celebrates first government job in 75 years
Rakesh Kumar is the first person from his village in Bihar state to get a government job in 75 years. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
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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. from BBC News - World https://b...
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Florida braces as Hurricane Ian approaches
Residents are boarding up their properties and evacuating coastal areas as the huge storm rolls in. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3...
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Tuesday, September 27, 2022
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. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
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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. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3LK3I...
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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. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3RcT...
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Monday, September 26, 2022
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. from BBC News - World https:...
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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. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
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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. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3SjexWG
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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. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
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Sunday, September 25, 2022
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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. from BBC News - World https://bbc....
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Silicon Valley Slides Back Into ‘Bro’ Culture
By Erin Griffith from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/3fi5mam
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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. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3xTAMtX
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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. from BBC ...
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Saturday, September 24, 2022
Ukraine war: Hundreds arrested as Russian draft protests continue
Over 700 people were arrested at protests across the country on Saturday, rights groups said. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3R5oVQp
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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. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3fgZP3R
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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. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3fhyrCK
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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. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3C25...
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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. from BBC News - World https:/...
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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. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3r4Ky8Y
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Friday, September 23, 2022
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. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3DMo...
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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. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
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As Trump’s Legal Woes Mount, So Do Financial Pressures on Him
By Maggie Haberman, Ben Protess, Matthew Goldstein and Eric Lipton from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3xN8rpa
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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 2. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
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Europe’s Shrinking Waterways Reveal Treasures, and Experts Are Worried
By Derrick Bryson Taylor from NYT World https://nyti.ms/3C3tRAN
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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. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3r300SY
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Thursday, September 22, 2022
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. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3...
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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. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
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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. from BBC News - World https://bbc...
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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. from BBC News - World htt...
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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. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
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Neptune and Its Rings Come Into Focus With Webb Telescope
By Jonathan O’Callaghan from NYT Science https://nyti.ms/3St1Rw5
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Wednesday, September 21, 2022
Why Adnan Syed Was Released From Prison
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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. from BBC News - World http...
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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. from BBC News - World ht...
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Danish queen tests positive for Covid day after Queen Elizabeth II's funeral
Queen Margrethe II attended Queen Elizabeth's funeral and is now Europe's longest-serving head of state. from BBC News - World htt...
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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. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3BZooLA
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Tuesday, September 20, 2022
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. from BBC News - World http...
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Palestinian raid sparks gunfights and protests
Rare violence between Palestinians and their security forces follows months of Israeli incursions. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3B...
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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. from BBC News - World https...
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After 'slow start', US companies embrace refugees
As the world's refugee crisis is pushed to the brink, some corporations finally start to respond. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
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Mexico earthquake: Tremor hits on anniversaries
A 7.6 magnitude earthquake has hit western Mexico on the anniversary of two other quakes in 1985 and 2017. from BBC News - World https://b...
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Monday, September 19, 2022
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. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3...
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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. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3...
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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. from BBC News - World https://bbc.i...
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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. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3S...
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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. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3QUyKAx
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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. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3xzw18M
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Sunday, September 18, 2022
Nyege Nyege: Sell-out crowd at 'immoral' Ugandan music festival
Some say a threat to ban the Nyege Nyege festival actually boosted ticket sales. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3qJSRH0
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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. from BBC News - World https://bb...
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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. from BBC News - World https://bbc...
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Ukraine troops leave DR Congo peacekeeping mission Monusco
The troops are needed at home but the pull-out may leave the UN mission short of vital helicopters. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3...
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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. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3...
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Saturday, September 17, 2022
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French cycling flew men in business class and 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 th...
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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. from BBC News - World h...
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As India Joins China in Distancing From Russia, Putin Warns of Escalation
By Anton Troianovski, Mujib Mashal and Julian E. Barnes from NYT World https://nyti.ms/3qNNTJo
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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. from BBC News - Wor...
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Friday, September 16, 2022
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Aerial footage shows aftermath of deadly flash floods in Italy
Emergency services have been rescuing people in the Marche Region. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3QTXpVD
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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. from BBC News - World https://bbc....
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Italy: Floods and rain kill at least eight overnight - officials
Rescuers are searching for four others missing after torrential rainfall hit the Marche region overnight. from BBC News - World https://bb...
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Cardi B: Rapper pleads guilty to strip club assault charges
The US star is sentenced to 15 days community service over a fight in a New York strip club in 2018. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
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Thursday, September 15, 2022
Sweden election: How an ex neo-Nazi movement became kingmaker
A long-time pariah with roots in fascism, the Sweden Democrats are now the country's second-largest party. from BBC News - World https...
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Putin hails China's 'balanced position' on Ukraine
Russia's leader condemned attempts to create a "unipolar world" in talks with China's President Xi. from BBC News - Worl...
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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. fr...
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N.Y. Attorney General May Sue Trump After Rejecting Settlement Offer
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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. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3Le...
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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. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
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Railroad Unions and Companies Reach a Tentative Deal to Avoid a Strike
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Wednesday, September 14, 2022
France must reconsider ban on IS members' return
The decision could create a political headache for a number of European governments. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3Dl9BvH
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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. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3BdcADL
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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. from BBC News - World https:/...
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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. from BBC News - World https:...
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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. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
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Tuesday, September 13, 2022
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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. fr...
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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. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3QF...
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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. from BBC News - World https:...
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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. from BBC News - World https://bbc.i...
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Monday, September 12, 2022
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. from BBC News - World https://bbc.i...
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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. from BBC News - World htt...
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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. from BBC News - World https...
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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. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3d...
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Sunday, September 11, 2022
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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." from ...
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Ukrainian Officials Drew on U.S. Intelligence to Plan Counteroffensive
By Julian E. Barnes and Helene Cooper from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3qvtzfs
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Iga Swiatek Downs Ons Jabeur to Win U.S. Open Women’s Singles Title
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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. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3...
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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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Saturday, September 10, 2022
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://bbc.i...
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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. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
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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. from BBC News - World https://bbc....
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Downsizing in Retirement: Expenses They Didn’t Expect
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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. from BBC News - World https:...
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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. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3U1V0uQ
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Friday, September 9, 2022
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. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
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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. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3xbf58g
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Shock Waves Hit the Global Economy, Posing Grave Risk to Europe
By Patricia Cohen from NYT Business https://nyti.ms/3B5nAmq
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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. from BBC News - World https://bbc...
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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. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3cZ0...
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After a Legal Fight, Oberlin Says It Will Pay $36.59 Million to a Local Bakery
By Anemona Hartocollis from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3ewtJk1
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