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Their ancestors were among the first black Americans on Sanibel Island. Hurricane Ian drove them away. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JTrVW7j

Week in pictures: 24 - 30 September 2022

A selection of powerful images from all over the globe, taken in the past seven days. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ySTMn0L

The cyclist admitted wrongdoing in 2013

Lance Armstrong said he'd apologise to the man he sued for reporting on his doping from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/A27cUl0

Rare tree dormouse not seen for 20 years found in Austria

Researchers hope to learn more about the species, found in a Salzburg forest, before it goes into hibernation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LnjRGC

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

Vladimir Putin sparks outcry by annexing four regions of Ukraine, while President Zelensky applies to Nato. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/E2xfdoe

Nike feels squeeze from strong dollar and discounts

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

Australia to end mandatory Covid isolation

After enforcing some of world's toughest rules, Australia will no longer force people to stay at home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dxqOm50

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

Within hours, Vladimir Putin is expected to declare that four Ukrainian regions are joining Russia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7hz9O4c

Kashmir: Films return to big screen after 23 years

Theatres are set to reopen more than two decades after an armed rebellion forced their closure. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/NVYQ9vo

Brazil election: Do voting machines lead to fraud?

President Bolsonaro says the voting machines used in Brazil are prone to fraud, without providing evidence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5mkEhgr

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/ZDzakEJ

King Charles: Will the monarchy move reconciliation forward in Canada?

The accession of King Charles could lead to greater reconciliation with indigenous people in Canada. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ftgoKza

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/83Bov4l

Big oil's toxic emissions from flaring undeclared

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

Optus: How a massive data breach has exposed Australia

Anger rises after 40% of Australians had details stolen in possibly the nation's worst-ever breach. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lrew3Xk

TikTok: Will posting salaries online close the pay gap?

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

Ukraine war: On the front line with troops in Kherson region

The BBC’s Abdujalil Abdurasulov reports from Ukrainian front line positions in the Kherson region from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VWMPNjE

Lizzo makes history playing 200-year-old crystal flute

The star became the first person to play the flute, once owned by former US President James Madison. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CFKX7ly

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

Denmark will wear "toned down" jerseys for the World Cup to protest against Qatar's human rights record and treatment of migrant workers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/R6Q5J0t

Wall Street firms fined $1.8bn over staff messages

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

IMF sounds alarm on UK tax cut plans

The UK government proposals will work at "cross purposes" with the cost-of-living fight, the IMF says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/SV4g9Qc

James Geoffrey Griffin: The child abuse scandal that shamed Tasmania

"Did anyone do enough?" asked one victim of a nurse who sexually abused children for up to 30 years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RruqMPY

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

Dog attacks are a recurring issue in Kerala, often prompting people to take extreme steps in response. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7sXujIh

Shakira to stand trial in Spain for tax evasion

The singer is accused of failing to pay €14.5m (£12.9m) in tax and could face eight years in jail. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/29RX06S

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/OTDteHs

Bad Bunny turns music video into Puerto Rico doco

The influential Puerto Rican rapper's latest music video lays bare the US island territory's problems. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wcRghmZ

Brazil cost of living: The food delivery riders who can't afford to eat

Delivery rider Luciano is just one of those going to extreme measures to survive Brazil's cost of living crisis. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fVRmb9v

Hurricanes: Are they getting more violent?

As Hurricane Ian makes its way through the Caribbean towards the US - we ask if climate change is making these storms more severe? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4J08U7r

Lakhimpur: Unanswered questions in India sisters' hanging

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

Is Finland's Wood City the future of building?

New public buildings in Finland have to incorporate more wood, which is leading builders to innovate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/E4Zuf0F

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

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

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

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

Russia's gas pipeline leaking into Baltic Sea - Denmark

Denmark sets up a banned zone near the Bornholm island, where a Nord Stream 2 leak is reported. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BQV0WOH

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/eSFwKEX

Japan's push into 'deep tech' innovation

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

Covid: The Chinese artist filming PCR tests inside his mouth

Siyuan Zhuji compiled close-up footage of himself taking dozens of tests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Z3qGgKf

Canadian family travel world before children go blind

A Montreal family goes on a global sightseeing tour after three of the children are diagnosed with a genetic condition. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bZa4fnD

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/2VYTCXp

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/K0ZMJ2N

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/XLcmjzn

Eliud Kipchoge breaks his own marathon world record in Berlin

Double Olympic marathon champion Eliud Kipchoge breaks his own record for the men's marathon at Sunday's race in Berlin. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/AtGRLX5

Storm Fiona: Houses washed into sea as storm batters Canada

One person is missing after storm Fiona battered the eastern coast, leaving widespread damage. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6DUupBb

‘We demand wages for housework’

In the 1970s, an international campaign demanded that governments recognise the value of unpaid work done in the home, primarily by women. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KYZqyed

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

Radio host Eddie Kadi says stars like Burna Boy have propelled the genre into the mainstream. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WpX4l2H

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/rZ3pvnF

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/LSQw01c

EU 'must take seriously' Putin nuclear threats - Borrell

EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell told the BBC a dangerous moment had been reached in the Ukraine war. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/O5rIsUP

Jhulan Goswami: The highest wicket-taker in women's ODI history to retire

On Saturday, one of India's best female cricketers is set to play her last international game. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ACUbQ1s

Week in pictures: 17 - 23 September 2022

A selection of powerful images from all over the globe, taken in the past seven days. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Lsr4Tz5

Iran unrest: What's going on with Iran and the internet?

The internet is cutting out and residents are unable to access social media in parts of the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kIzO5pq

Donors spending millions on Trump's legal battles

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

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

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

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/53SvRLZ

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/JLR5Uzo

In photos: Kashmir's nomadic tribe faces existential crisis

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

Climate change: Spike in Amazon emissions linked to law enforcement

Scientists say a huge increase in deforestation in the Amazon is linked to lax law enforcement. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5hFW2Md

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

A closer look at the former president's real estate, and allegations he lied about its value. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IGjTe0U

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

In Lithuania, Russians opposing Vladimir Putin's war say their home country is "like a huge prison". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rbpuHS6

Dozens of migrants killed as boat sinks off Syrian coast

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

Iran: CNN cancels interview with Iranian president over headscarf demand

Christiane Amanpour refuses to cover her hair for an interview with Iran's leader in New York. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xm49yJ8

Census 2021: More from Catholic background in NI than Protestant

For the first time there are more people from a Catholic background (45.7%) than Protestant (43.48%). from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8NShVzQ

Child heard crying as mobilised Russian men leave to fight

A child can be heard crying "Daddy, goodbye" in a video shared on Russian social media from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jnoDvqb

The vloggers capturing life on India's trains

Content creators are documenting their journeys on one of the largest rail networks in the world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/58bzCLW

Ukraine war: The Russians risking freedom to protest Putin's invasion

Activists describe the conflict as "horrific" and don masks to spray messages on Russian streets. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/uPcwx1Q

The fake sex chats fuelled by an elaborate scam

The erotic messages supposedly sent from women on some adult websites are often actually from men. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XmRAQcj

Brazil election: Why it matters so much to the US

The US has been taking a keen interest in who Brazil picks as its next president. Why? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/p5UQ72n

The men behind a record-breaking menstrual campaign

An Indian initiative seeking to break down taboos has been simulating period pain in men. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7SMczp4

Ukraine war: Russian police carry away anti-war protesters

Footage showed protesters being detained after the Kremlin's announcement to mobilise reservists. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/NHxCGTY

Lebanese banks to remain shut indefinitely after economic crises

The Association of Banks said its branches had not been given enough security after recent raids. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kx6df4l

Nova Scotia shooting: Families say inquiry raises more questions

Lawyers of victims' families raise more concerns as inquiry enters its final week of hearings. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/UCF5NLa

Japan man sets himself on fire in protest of Abe funeral

It is an escalation in demonstrations against the planned state funeral for the assassinated ex-PM. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Do7SLkU

Golden Globes returning to TV in 2023 after diversity row

The award show was dropped by its US broadcaster last year over major diversity and ethics concerns. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Fy8zks2

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

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

Euro 2024: Russia banned from tournament, Uefa confirms

Uefa confirms Russia will not be included in the qualifying draws for Euro 2024 having been previously banned from the tournament. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7Jgbmva

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

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

Beyond Meat: Vegan food executive accused of biting man's nose

Beyond Meat's Douglas Ramsey reportedly got into a row after an American football match in Arkansas. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OPXuEIR

Nanmadol: Mudslides and flooding as typhoon batters Japan

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

Valery Polyakov: Record-breaking Russian cosmonaut dies aged 80

Valery Polyakov took the longest-ever spaceflight, clocking up 437 continuous days in the 1990s. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/D5p1tXw

Ukraine war: A village celebrates Russian retreat

Russia's Ukraine retreat leaves joy, but also destruction and danger. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9Q0GIRc

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/PHdCxQf

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/ogx5QIf

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/SGrt4Ra

Chinese official warns against touching foreigners after monkeypox case

Chief epidemiologist Wu Zunyou issued the warning a day after China recorded its first monkeypox case. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/NAOV70M

Biden again says US would defend Taiwan if China attacks

The US president says troops would defend the island, but the White House downplays the comments. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/e2N9YFa

Uganda's transplant revolution brings hope to thousands

Until now, anyone needing an organ transplant in Uganda had to travel abroad at huge expense. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dfbs8j5

Pakistan floods put pressure on faltering economy

The South Asian nation was already grappling with high prices, low foreign reserves and high debt levels. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WNYEukZ

Gaza farmer finds Byzantine mosaic while planting tree

Experts call the mosaic one of the greatest archaeological treasures ever found in Gaza. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GbMaXgl

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/sauBq0T

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/lsUDQzo

Ukraine war: Grave sites prompt calls for tribunal over Russian killings

The call comes as bodies are exhumed from hundreds of graves in areas recently liberated by Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wvI3iWU

Paul Pogba: Juventus midfielder's brother Mathias charged over alleged extortion plot

The brother of Juventus and France midfielder Paul Pogba is being charged and detained over an alleged plot to extort money from the former Manchester United player. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ODZ49of

Tango dancers from around the world flock to Buenos Aires

Couples have been competing in the first full world tango championship festival since Covid. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jC3Fuz4

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/z9SCK1w

'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/DPtB9OF

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/yIloNaX

China, Europe, US drought: Is 2022 the driest year recorded?

Heatwaves hit China, Europe and the US, causing lakes and rivers to dry up. Is this year the driest ever? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rROUxSu

US abortion bans leave grey areas in complicated pregnancies

Terminations because of pregnancy complications are rare - but those who want them must navigate strict laws. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/64NsxpS

The cowboy and the Queen who bonded over horses

Sitting with the heads of state at Monday's funeral will be Monty Roberts, a cowboy from California. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TmX5tk7

IHG hack: 'Vindictive' couple deleted hotel chain data for fun

The pair, who say they are from Vietnam, wiped out IHG group data after a foiled ransomware attack. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/aHZCQR5

Ukraine war: Russian retreat exposes military weaknesses

Russian soldiers share accounts of inadequate equipment and staffing after their retreat in north-eastern Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WXosvV8

Kyrgyzstan-Tajikistan border: Almost 30 reported dead in clashes

Fighting regularly flares up in border disputes between the two Central Asian states. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/O9lpTca

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

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

Ukraine counter-offensive won't change Russia's plans – Putin

In his first public comments about Ukraine's recent successes, Putin says he is in "no hurry". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8j0YEie

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

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

Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping: An increasingly unequal relationship

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

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

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

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

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

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

Emissions from human activities played a role in the recent floods that have brought devastation to Pakistan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/eY5JNBO

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

The head of the Russian mercenary group defends sending convicts to the Ukraine front line. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0sVlDhg

US mortgage rates hit 14-year high as inflation soars

For families hoping to buy a home, the moves compound affordability problems. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/STG3lyK

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

In drought-stricken California, trouble brews for famous water hogs like Kevin Hart and the Kardashians. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FY85TA

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

A recent anthology combines appreciation of their work with some striking photographs. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/eBchT2X

Queen Elizabeth II: Hong Kong's grief sends message to Beijing

The display of affection is also a way to express unhappiness at the situation in the former colony. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ZmnPs75

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

Ukraine's president visits Izyum - while the German chancellor says President Putin does not think the invasion was a mistake. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/y0JtqZ2

Five arrested for private jet diplomat asylum scam

The unusual people-smuggling scam gave migrants fake diplomatic papers from St Kitts and Nevis. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/c0ThxIE

Oxfam report: India women and Muslims earn less due to discrimination

A new report blames "societal and employers' prejudices" why women and Muslims earn less. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ePog7HJ

Michelin awards first stars to 13 Toronto restaurants

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

China's Xi to meet Putin in first foreign trip since pandemic

He will meet Russian leader Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of a regional summit in Uzbekistan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vOXmSfR

Russia covertly spent $300m to meddle abroad - US

The US alleges that Moscow has sought to buy political influence in more than 24 countries since 2014. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/20igo9F

Queen Elizabeth II: What her death means to Malaysia

Tributes are paid to Queen Elizabeth amid calls for the Commonwealth to be reformed for a new age. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/eoiMPEV

Triple talaq: Has India's divorce ruling helped Muslim women?

Five years after the Supreme Court outlawed instant Islamic divorce, how are Muslim women in India faring? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/NbrOcsG

Kenneth Starr: Clinton investigator dead at 76

Kenneth Starr became a household name for his investigation into Bill Clinton in the late 1990s. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4QHodJn

US inflation remains high despite lower petrol prices

Financial markets sink as the costs of food, housing and medical care rise more than expected. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tMz4Viv

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

The ad, starring Bollywood star Akshay Kumar, has been criticised for allegedly promoting dowry. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Tz18Ida

Blue Origin rocket malfunctions on trip to space

The emergency escape system on the uncrewed craft was triggered mid-air. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QGvYuUA

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

The 77-year-old man was found by relative in the first such fatal incident since 1936. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lv1X7jz

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

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

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/0lOVcZE

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/dk9bZ0v

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/1DFIoCU

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/Id9Ptlv

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/oUWMFs5

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/Ah8JWbj

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

Power cuts have affected nine million people in revenge for a successful counter-attack, Ukraine says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/791MV3a

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/cVkT6hR

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/7mjYhaU

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/yNWPs9M

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/kb52MLm

'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/95Iw3pS

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/V6vHSJo

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://ift.tt/Pwbilr6

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/SpNc7b9

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/qwgnYs8

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

President Zelensky says Ukraine has retaken 30 settlements in its eastern offensive this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/s2Pb8dh

Three ways climate change makes adventure tourism riskier

Melting ice, intense rain, and wildfires are making adventure tourism more dangerous, experts say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xLMB3oT

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/KD4Z8V6

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/OCEZAcP

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

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

France clamps down on delivery depot 'dark stores'

September 08, 2022

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

Blinken flies in to rally Western support for Ukraine war

September 08, 2022

America's top diplomat visits Kyiv to firm up European leaders' resolve as winter fuel shortages loom. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/aJjv0Vq

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

September 08, 2022

Leaders from around the world are paying tribute to Queen Elizabeth II, who "defined an era". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7FXfVQi

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

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

Apple reveals iPhone 14 Pro and Watch Ultra

The tech company presented a range of new devices at an event held at its California headquarters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RYwZENB

Ukraine round-up: Eastern advance and Crimea claim

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

Canadian mass stabbing suspect arrested

Myles Sanderson, the Canadian mass stabbing suspect, has been arrested - ending manhunt that took in three provinces from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RbyxiJF

Zelensky hails 'good news' as settlements recaptured from Russia

Ukraine's president says his troops have recaptured several settlements from Russian forces. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Nad8n3C

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

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

Canada stabbings suspect has 59 prior convictions, documents show

The decision to release Myles Sanderson in February will be reviewed by the parole board. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nJuKCoS

Manasseh Sogavare: Solomon Islands PM accuses Australia of interference

Manasseh Sogavare reacts angrily to an offer by Australia to help fund an election he wants to delay. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/PNdCziw

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

The US has barred chip companies that get federal funding from building advanced facilities in China. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/E9Begzy

South Korea: 'They cancelled my job interviews because I'm disabled'

Dayeon's interviews were called off after recruiters discovered she had hearing loss. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0L6GYJW

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

US prosecutors accuse the firm of "relentlessly" targeting underage buyers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OAVuq2J

How India is building a pearl farming industry

The Indian government is fuelling its growth, but critics say the boom is coming at a cost. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/voqZIVz

Ukraine war: North Korea supplying Russia with weapons, say US reports

Documents obtained by US media say Pyongyang is supplying millions of artillery shells and rockets. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Q9UFBuO

Fat Leonard: Malaysian businessman linked to US Navy scandal escapes

Leonard Francis is at the heart of a massive million dollar bribery scandal involving the US Navy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nSqdCXj

Pakistan floods: Officials struggle to stop biggest lake overflowing

A prior attempt to drain the lake to stem the overflow had failed to adequately reduce water levels. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jOTVKqd

Hermit faces eviction from beachside cave home

Nisim has spent almost 50 years building and decorating his home in the Israeli town of Herzliya. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/odacLGO

Saskatchewan stabbings: Suspects still at large, police say

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

Tributes flow for Indian billionaire who died in car crash

Cyrus Mistry, 54, was the former chairman of India's largest conglomerate Tata Sons. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/g2el8JR

Bed Bath & Beyond finance chief falls to his death in NY

Police say Gustavo Arnal fell from a skyscraper as the retailer is struggling with sales and debt. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tDGMBCs

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

Nick Kyrgios ends Daniil Medvedev's defence of the US Open title as he earns an enthralling four-set win on an entertaining night in New York. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/T4pHldn

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4YuB2fR

Canada rocked by multiple deadly stabbings in Saskatchewan

At least 10 people are killed and 15 injured as police launch a manhunt for two suspects. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HltI0R

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/NdeWHBX

Calais: Ferry companies apologise for long waits

Travellers returning home from their summer breaks in France report lengthy queues at the French port. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5n08kaH

Klyuchevskaya Sopka: Climbers killed during a fall on Russian volcano

Six people are known to have died and rescuers are unable to reach survivors, local media say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8LSI5Hb

Jackson water crisis: A legacy of environmental racism?

Experts say the crisis in the US city is the result of generations of discrimination and segregation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/LzTsZ8n

Chile: Vote on new constitution but divisions persist

The document was drafted after mass protests demanding more social inclusion and equality. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/EW8XNPf

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/kaZuTIf

Foo Fighters' Dave Grohl opens Taylor Hawkins tribute show

The Foo Fighters have been joined by Liam Gallagher in a special tribute to the band's late drummer. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VNLCTwo

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/MJNIoKe

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/0m41jvk

US Open: Serena Williams' career over after Ajla Tomljanovic defeat

Serena Williams waves farewell to the US Open - and her illustrious career - amid emotional scenes after she is beaten by Australia's Ajla Tomljanovic in New York. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rgSbnT4

Inside Libya's secret jail: 'Being alive is a miracle'

A civil servant recounts his ordeal after being detained by the intelligence services in Tripoli. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XC0U8cr

Gun jams as it is pointed at Argentina's vice-president

Cristina Fernández de Kirchner was out greeting supporters when the weapon was aimed at her head. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/en5cWps

Cristina Fernández de Kirchner: Argentines rally after botched assassination attempt

Thousands of protesters denounce political violence after a man aimed a gun at the vice-president. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/C8u2XFZ

The woman who taught the West how to cook Indian food

A ground-breaking Indian cookery programme was presented by the Indian actor turned food writer Madhur Jaffrey. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5J8TYVv

Jane Fonda: Hollywood star having chemotherapy for cancer

The Hollywood icon says she having chemotherapy for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/a9cUXIr

Ukraine war: Russia to keep key gas pipeline to EU closed

The announcement comes shortly after the G7 agrees to cap the price of Russian oil in support of Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1gGYJjp

Japanese yen slips to 24-year low against dollar

The US dollar hit a fresh high on strong employment data and the signal of higher interest rates. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8oIXval

Feist quits Arcade Fire tour, citing allegations against Win Butler

The singer was supporting Arcade Fire on tour when frontman Win Butler was accused of misconduct. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0Xs7Lwd

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

Forest officials in Karnataka state have been searching for the leopard for more than 27 days. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/l3TovEz

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

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

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

Raila Odinga says results were tampered with at more than 40 voting centres - we've found no evidence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DvJTMp2

Canada: Why ERs are struggling to stay open nationwide

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

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

UK woman Ellie Daborn cooks for 41 people on an Australian property that's 400km from any shop. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IZ3sdG6

Earthquake rocks Liechtenstein Parliament... during earthquake debate