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Friday, September 30, 2022

'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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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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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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EU agrees windfall tax on energy firms

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

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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

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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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.

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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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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 humanitarian trip.

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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.

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

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

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Florida braces as Hurricane Ian approaches

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

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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.

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

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

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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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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.

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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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Sunday, September 25, 2022

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The Safe Space That Became a Viral Nightmare


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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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Silicon Valley Slides Back Into ‘Bro’ Culture


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Typhoon Noru: Evacuations in Philippines as explosive super typhoon nears

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

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Eliud Kipchoge breaks his own marathon world record in Berlin

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

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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.

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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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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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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.

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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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As Trump’s Legal Woes Mount, So Do Financial Pressures on Him


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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.

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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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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.

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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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Neptune and Its Rings Come Into Focus With Webb Telescope


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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.

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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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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.

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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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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.

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Palestinian raid sparks gunfights and protests

Rare violence between Palestinians and their security forces follows months of Israeli incursions.

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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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After 'slow start', US companies embrace refugees

As the world's refugee crisis is pushed to the brink, some corporations finally start to respond.

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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.

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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.

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

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

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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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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.

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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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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.

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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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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 the women travelled in economy.

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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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As India Joins China in Distancing From Russia, Putin Warns of Escalation


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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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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.

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China fire: Skyscraper engulfed in massive flames

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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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.

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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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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.

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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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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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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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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.

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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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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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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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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.

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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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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."

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Ukrainian Officials Drew on U.S. Intelligence to Plan Counteroffensive


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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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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.

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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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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.

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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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