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Denmark and Greenland agree to investigate traumatising birth control procedures on Inuit Greenlanders. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rSH8U9x

Burkina Faso unrest: Heavy gunfire heard amid mutiny

The military leader says talks are under way "to restore calm" after reports of another coup attempt. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cpZ2eXh

'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://ift.tt/uZCJFlL

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://ift.tt/VUAoi3a

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://ift.tt/SlZiryQ

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://ift.tt/MmV934W

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://ift.tt/Wu7YmXc

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/FRl0tGk

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/Xz0s8yl

Ukraine-Russia war: US army doctor and wife charged with Russia spying

The army major doctor and her wife, a civilian doctor, are charged over plans to leak health information. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/k0aGIfv

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

In 1995, Coolio combined street-tough lyrics with a pop sensibility - and rap would never be the same. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/C0kz3my

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://ift.tt/42Tgjwo

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://ift.tt/NjHnUkC

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://ift.tt/4GUR5K6

Russia to formally annex four more areas of Ukraine

Russia is to press ahead with annexation days after conducting unrecognised referendums. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DAGqgyc

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe cuts hair in support of Iran protests

The British-Iranian national filmed herself naming Mahsa Amini, whose death sparked the demonstrations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pkVIFxa

Moussa Dadis Camara: Guinea's ex-military ruler on trial over stadium massacre

Moussa Dadis Camara is accused of being behind the deaths of 150 protesters - he denies the charges. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OElo91I

Ukraine war: 'I'm not fit to fight', says man fleeing Russia

Viktor, a scientist, is leaving Russia via Finland after President Putin announced a partial mobilisation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/j6RVDW1

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/MZT4CRd

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://ift.tt/UHVAnyk

Waves lash Florida shore as hurricane approaches

Residents are boarding up their properties and evacuating coastal areas as the huge storm rolls in. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/edz8ahu

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/bx5EeOB

Ukraine war: Disputed referendums close in Russian-held regions

Voting finishes in four referendums which Russia may use as grounds to annex more territory. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Lh24jGB

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/oK9iWqT

Cargo plane submerged nose-first in French lake

An investigation is ongoing after the aircraft overshot the runway at Montpellier Airport. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/W0fcBzg

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://ift.tt/xdSkgEK

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://ift.tt/jFIgsaW

Japan says Russia 'blindfolded and restrained' its consul in Vladivostok

Tokyo demands an apology after one its diplomats is accused of spying in Russia's Far East. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mYHOjJn

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

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/EovhKr8

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://ift.tt/VWFjdPT

Canada ends vaccine entry rules, makes ArriveCan optional

US vaccine mandate remains in place. Lawmakers have urged Joe Biden to follow in Canada's footsteps. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RNrCAz5

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://ift.tt/ZKjU1ra

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://ift.tt/f3q7DJg

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/6MVhYLu

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/t4vGeS6

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/4YPWeAa

Vincent Van Quickenborne: Four arrested in Belgian minister 'kidnap plot'

The minister is under tighter police surveillance after a "serious threat", federal prosecutors say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/y7CkD5x

Ukraine war: Protests in Russian Dagestan region against new draft

Demonstrators clashed with security officials, in rare violent backlashes against police. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/etF3bGH

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

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://ift.tt/7ljtRga

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/jm1SKFB

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/qXoWZ5u

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://ift.tt/8xZQmKd

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://ift.tt/yGOvDn0

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://ift.tt/BqZNrdP

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://ift.tt/E45xAHa

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://ift.tt/Zy3SPbo

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://ift.tt/auDY0xn

Iran protests: US to ease internet curbs for Iranians

The move comes after Iran tries to clamp down on internet freedom to stamp out widespread protests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/acbRQ1y

Goldman Sachs: Sexual assault claims revealed in pay bias suit

Goldman Sachs is accused of "boys' club" culture that discriminated against women. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tLZgwi2

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RjJ0iu5

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://ift.tt/GUZt24T

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://ift.tt/ikEgqlw

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/q64iwUf

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://ift.tt/OXtWmDM

Ukraine war: Released Briton felt 'a moral obligation to help'

Journalist Simon Ostrovsky tells the BBC what motivated Aiden Aslin to fight with Ukrainian forces. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FIOy0ST

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/R37hC6q

Australian phones cyber-attack exposes personal data

Optus is looking into the unauthorised access of data including names, addresses and passport numbers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FEaVdr6

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://ift.tt/9IiH1uF

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://ift.tt/sCKZyfA

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://ift.tt/TZpKUcl

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 https://ift.tt/M5Zbz8w

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://ift.tt/sk5RHe8

Mahsa Amini: Protests over woman’s death claim more lives in Iran

Nine people are said to have been killed in unrest triggered by the death in custody of Mahsa Amini. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Vzf4b6O

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? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2yxIz7s

Donald Trump hit by fraud lawsuit over family business

Mr Trump and the Trump Organization are accused of falsely inflating his net worth by "billions". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4FCEyaq

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 https://ift.tt/OAdc1v0

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 https://ift.tt/OlLAuFw

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://ift.tt/4APnIDj

Italy elections: Far-right party sacks candidate for Hitler praise

Candidate for the far-right party tipped to win Sunday's election appeared to praise Hitler in 2014. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/AUHPfsd

US detentions at Mexico border pass two million a year for first time

The rising number is a politically contentious issue ahead of the midterm elections in November. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/q3yDGs0

Palestinian raid sparks gunfights and protests

Rare violence between Palestinians and their security forces follows months of Israeli incursions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/sPOgwiK

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://ift.tt/WVzq4JL

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://ift.tt/32QavLl

Mexico earthquake: Tremor hits on anniversaries

A 7.6 earthquake hits western Mexico on the anniversary of two other quakes in 1985 and 2017. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0kzJuxT

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2w3syCc

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/QFrhzvS

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://ift.tt/YWFPeqh

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://ift.tt/te2ZX7k

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

More than 90 images and videos were leaked from the franchise's next instalment, developer Rockstar confirms. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/NAQnjkg

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://ift.tt/PR9T0tv

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://ift.tt/BiECuFp

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://ift.tt/XhVR9s5

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://ift.tt/wXNP3Dr

Hurricane Fiona knocks out Puerto Rico electricity

The US island's population of 3.3 million loses electricity as Hurricane Fiona makes landfall. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QjJ3fxs

Queen's funeral: Ukraine's first lady meets Princess of Wales

The audience at Buckingham Palace took place after Olena Zelenska saw the Queen lying in state. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/flkT0dD

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://ift.tt/Us9or0I

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://ift.tt/axzcN6k

French 'Spider-Man' scales skyscraper aged 60

Alain Robert says he climbed the 48-storey skyscraper without safety gear to mark his 60th birthday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/EfOnb0R

'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/vTJp4b3

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

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/DuJCSEx

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RkXLC8I

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 https://ift.tt/AmaYHCi

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 - World https://ift.tt/tj5a8M1

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

Lebanese banks to shut after string of hold-ups amid economic crisis

There have been several raids by customers in the past week as people try to access their savings. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GfPh0YF

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

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://ift.tt/CmXlb2n

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://ift.tt/gA1pfF3

Ukraine war: Inside the recaptured city of Izyum

The BBC's Orla Guerin finds Russian tanks and relieved residents in the recently liberated city. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RcHLXOh

William Ruto: New Kenya president’s bold move to scrap subsidies

In his first major speech, William Ruto takes the politically risky move of ending a petrol subsidy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Xhw3eQ

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

A strike would have impacted millions and cost the economy an estimated $2bn (£1.7bn) a day. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mzUyOEN

Ukraine war: Who is winning?

Ukrainian forces have made rapid advances, but Russia still holds 20% of the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/EJ403Hr

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://ift.tt/FHdgOfV

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Dm01Ntx

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://ift.tt/Q3neKdD

Armenia says 105 troops killed in Azerbaijan border clashes

World leaders are intensifying diplomatic efforts to stop the skirmishes escalating into full-blown war. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4ekLH25

Watch: How Queen Elizabeth's journey to lying-in-state unfolded

Queen Elizabeth's coffin is brought to Parliament to lie in state, so the public can pay their respects. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JiTSQVn

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://ift.tt/jXkJi7R

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://ift.tt/PBrRzNZ

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://ift.tt/K6VZ1Bz

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://ift.tt/3B8fDx0

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hW8NPan

Don Bolduc: Republicans fret over 'too Trumpy' New Hampshire primary candidate

September 13, 2022

Republicans hoped this Senate race was a path to power. Now they're racing to head off the frontrunner. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/uRkS6IC

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

September 13, 2022

A look back at the groundbreaking films of French cinematic pioneer Jean-Luc Godard. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XvYPJRu

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

September 13, 2022

As the nation weighs its future, polls suggest more than 50% of Jamaicans support becoming a republic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ULudr0M

Ros Atkins on… Ukraine’s fightback

The BBC’s Analysis Editor examines the significance of Ukraine’s counter-offensive against Russian forces. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pw6Kk2c

Taoiseach: Queen's death 'reminder to nurture UK-Ireland relations'

The Queen's visit to Ireland in 2011 was a "watershed moment", Taoiseach Micheál Martin tells the BBC. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9cqFJ7L

Ukraine round-up: Counter-attack continues, Kremlin remains defiant

Monday saw Ukraine pressing a counter-offensive which has retaken swathes of territory in the north-east. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xRm4Ovh

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://ift.tt/yLPDse8

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 https://ift.tt/viYe4wk

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/LX4aqQu

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/m2q8prh

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/2c3jBFs

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/Eb5HYP4

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

Power cuts have affected nine million people in revenge for successful counter-attack, Ukraine says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Ej4cqB9

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/Klw2IH0

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/9gJQPOz

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/bQn7GeU

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/738atHm

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/JQx3nHE

'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/qBhxNk2

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://ift.tt/DjF3N2S

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/amJQ26w

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/vhMfjiq

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/oXUfPFg

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GDIY0MH

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://ift.tt/DFQBy4b

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://ift.tt/U6ipQav

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://ift.tt/NkMYpvj

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://ift.tt/fl5KVrY

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/DTAcyUt

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/I0KjO6V

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/y8uOgCV

Queen Elizabeth II has died, Buckingham Palace announces

Queen Elizabeth II died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon, the palace says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cJaXfM7

Viral Vietnam noodle seller arrested over Salt Bae parody

The Vietnamese man is accused of anti-state propaganda after parodying celebrity chef Salt Bae. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/837LCAo

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WTJ7iwd

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

WATCH: The Northern Lights as seen from space

The footage released by released by the European Space Agency shows the phenomenon from space. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/B4TCrRZ

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/u9iN6Bo

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0EHXSuv

EU plans Russian gas price cap despite Putin threat

European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen says the EU must cut Russia's war revenues. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fMQxAKR

Zaporizhzhia: Ukraine suggests UN peacekeepers for nuclear plant

Inspectors who visited the Zaporizhzhia power station last week observed shelling damage. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/q8IOyfT

California wildfires: Two dead and mass evacuations amid heatwave

Rapidly-spreading wildfires in southern California have killed two people and torched homes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/B39tmQj

Venezuelans on spiritual mountain retreat reported missing

A group on a spiritual retreat in the Andes has not been heard from for more than two weeks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kBY7e4M

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

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

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rgn15sf

Eliza Fletcher: Police identify body found in search for heiress

The 34-year-old was the granddaughter of a local billionaire. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gkNUeLr

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8Ok6C0I

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

Christophe Galtier laughs off a question about flying rather than taking the train. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/PGqLNKE

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/v2d0kY3

Canada stab victim 'died helping others'

Gloria Burns. 62, was killed as she tried to help other victims of Sunday's attacks in Saskatchewan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wspIYhU

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

Moscow's "stop list" includes more than 1,000 names, including celebrities who have backed Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cufIjpY

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

'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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ZQvC1Mx

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". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/j5WZ0so

Ukraine war: Russia postpones referendum in occupied region

Ukrainian shelling forces Russia to delay a referendum in the key southern city of Kherson. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XQwEfj5

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

Losing candidate Raila Odinga did not provide evidence of his allegations of fraud, the judges said. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cGDtoPE

Afghanistan: Russian embassy staff killed in Kabul bombing

The bomber was shot dead by guards as he approached the embassy gates, officials say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9P1QAjR

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IfCRen2

Chinese motorcyclists join Chongqing wildfire battle

The south-western city of Chongqing was one of the areas hit worst by the flames in August's heatwave. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/J15fpkA

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/xyK417Z

Nirvana win lawsuit over 1991 Nevermind album cover

A judge's ruling prevents Spencer Elden from re-filing a case over the Nevermind sleeve from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/izB1eaw

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

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

John Paul I led the Catholic Church for 33 days in 1978, with his death causing controversy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/93JqFEs

Legionnaire's suspected cause of Argentina pneumonia deaths

Health officials believe the infectious pneumonia which killed four was caused by the rare lung disease. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/c60iFko

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/FTZr3sM

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/DHhR5Xn

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/sH8MV6j

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mybPGl6

Pilot circling US city threatens to crash on Walmart

Police in Tupelo, Mississippi say they have been in contact with the person flying the aircraft from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/V7bgMwU

Zelenska: As Europe counts pennies we count casualties

Ukraine's first lady says it's important to keep highlighting the human cost of the war in her country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8WUNxTL

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ied7w0H

Mourners pay respects to Mikhail Gorbachev

The former Soviet leader, who took power in 1985, died on Tuesday aged 91. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/l9qmjEz

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/0MKWP3f

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/SLu7BKh

UN FAO's global food prices fall for fifth month in a row

The UN FAO's food prices index has fallen to a lower level than before Russia invaded Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FDl13kS

Trump investigation: US court unseals list of seized Mar-a-Lago material

The detailed inventory shows FBI agents found multiple top secret documents in Donald Trump's office. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fORGSxs

How Pakistan floods are linked to climate change

Pakistan's geography - and its immense glaciers - make it vulnerable to climate change. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vdRraDF

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/EGt62BC

Time running out for Pakistan's flood-hit families

Hundreds of villages are submerged in Sindh province as authorities race to evacuate families. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ePjEp56

Covid in China: Chengdu lockdown after outbreak

The country is sticking to a "zero Covid" policy, requiring lockdowns over a handful of cases. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/uXJFTv3

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

Hackers target politicians with fake news website

The Australian government is among those targeted by the hackers, according to Proofpoint. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0t3cWkY

Saudi Arabia investigates girls' orphanage beating video

The footage appears to show security forces hitting teenage girls with sticks and belts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/M4Un65D

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/iv2cjAl

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

Palestinian prisoners held by Israel set to go on mass hunger strike

They say conditions have become harsher since a dramatic breakout from an Israeli prison. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/uGXkb04

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