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Brazil voters: 'Our candidate isn't perfect, but he beats the alternative'

For many voters in Brazil, the election is as much about who they want to keep out as who they want in. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/SUTpoVd

Ukraine war: Tortured for refusing to teach in Russian

Teachers in parts of recently-occupied Ukraine say they were beaten and forced to destroy textbooks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/YV7ihIJ

India abortion: Why Supreme Court ruling is a huge step forward

Unlike the Roe v Wade ruling in the US, Indian top court's order is being hailed as hugely progressive. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Ot0sZSn

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/5LqNrT0

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/5my1Kjd

Messages reveal how Musk and Twitter boss fell out

New text messages between Musk and Twitter boss Parag Agrawal reveal how the relationship broke down. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nk5h2av

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/hSwuV0Q

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/E0hoS7H

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/7MhHa9Z

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/XicIrAS

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/ylXkvup

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/f5O7uFy

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/2JtEe8i

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/tldyYLc

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/HhUZcQg

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/0op91dM

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/ODIkbjp

Ethiopia's Tigray war: Satellite images capture troop build-up near Eritrea border

Soldiers and heavy weapons are being moved in the northern Tigray region, near the border with Eritrea. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4E9BXKL

Brazil election: ‘We'll vote for Bolsonaro because he is God’

Fans of Brazil's president see him as a legendary leader, and are convinced he will win re-election. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tkK7cCB

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/ES1y0Ok

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/4sAIkOH

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/Qbo432w

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/Jet0Y4P

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/PzM6GZO

No good excuse for lack of women in tech - Apple boss

Apple chief executive tells the BBC the tech sector needs more women in order to thrive. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RiFwbzA

Ukraine war: The referendums shunned by Kyiv and the West

The referendums in east and south Ukraine are dismissed as a sham by Kyiv and its Western allies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ZXwJC17

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/slkwhPr

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/KLfXHeu

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/zJXs95x

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/AgahdvZ

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/tOcVTrR

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/XY3mAWB

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/lKL625T

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/xs7ZIR0

Ukraine war: Ukraine will treat Russian deserters civilly, Zelensky vows

Ukraine says it will not force deserters to return to Russia where they would face prison. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/UnpVIGY

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/tcw2Qze

‘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/ocD6LRM

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/uMDLn2G

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/U0sebk2

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/wVzUdJE

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/GFBPLn9

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/lcYQWPK

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/0wne9HQ

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/8eAghRO

Italian election campaign ends as far right bids for power

Political leaders hold rallies ahead of elections on Sunday that could bring Giorgia Meloni to power. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xkvAN0S

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/YBg4F6R

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/op1EXAS

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/9QVAJzY

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/DG6ht9r

Letitia James: NY Attorney General's history of clashing with Trump

When she was elected, the New York attorney general warned Mr Trump: "We are not scared of you." from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/itHLPsp

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/pWgyJls

Queen Elizabeth II leaves complex legacy for Aboriginal Australians

Some are grappling with how to celebrate her life while also acknowledging trauma from colonisation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DTzRXHf

Iran headscarf: Raisi says police custody death must be investigated

The death of a woman who allegedly broke headscarf rules sparks the worst unrest in recent years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cHNEzIe

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/tSKvqgC

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/yBWKLIh

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/KlTPJzt

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/CdGLFtu

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/20chvWu

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/K9kYpT5

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/gNqh4Jf

Queen Elizabeth II: 16 moments from 16 tours of Australia

As Australians hold a day of mourning, we look back on memorable moments from her trips down under. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fiopOce

How a woman became a symbol of defiance in Iran

Mahsa Amin's death in police custody has sparked a wave of protest across Iran. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/p8SfVPC

Hurricane Fiona: Aerial video shows Puerto Rico devastation

Hurricane Fiona leaves towns in Puerto Rico flooded just five years after Hurricane Maria from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8agAtem

Honduras: A mother searches for justice in a 'narco-state'

Honduran Ex-President Hernandez now sits in a US prison, but those left behind are still searching for justice from his brutal regime. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yHCEgam

Cambodia scams: Lured and trapped into slavery in South East Asia

Traffickers are forcing thousands of people from across Asia to work in online scam centres. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/W6m4FHO

Ring doorbell inventor shares advice... about advice

Jamie Siminoff, inventor of the Ring wireless doorbell, shares his advice for the CEO Secrets series. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8UnG9ab

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/cvytw6u

Emiliano Sala: Pilot told friend doomed plane was 'dodgy'

Pilot heard a "bang" while flying the plane, as fresh CCTV shows Emiliano Sala shortly before crash. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qf92BZV

US charges dozens with $250m pandemic relief fraud

Money meant for needy children was instead allegedly spent on luxury cars and property in the US and overseas. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0lzfgq5

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/R4j7veh

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/g7kvdlq

Sperm whales die in mass stranding on Australian beach

The 14 sperm whale carcasses were found by locals in Tasmania on Monday, authorities say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vmUFR4u

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/ujTr4ID

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/PLpe0ZI

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/KWmelNw

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/3Loq7G8

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/rXE6c2N

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/xJZmNMh

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/cYkzNvu

Hurricane Fiona flood water destroys Puerto Rican bridge

Wind and rain from Hurricane Fiona has caused a state of emergency to be declared on the US island. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/O8C9gEc

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/K4inTAQ

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/f2XS5ds

Putin failing on all his strategic military objectives, says defence chief

The Russian leader wanted to subjugate Ukraine "but that won't happen", says the UK chief of defence staff. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gvXufYL

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/5TCf9jl

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/3LJKypl

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/cz92j3R

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/ZvJeWqx

'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/BWdDiaM

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

Electricity from the national grid is being directly received at the Zaporizhzhia plant. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/uKh8mBJ

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/OMiBZa6

When an American's breach of protocol amused the Queen

When the monarch visited a US housing project in 1991, a thrilled Alice Frazier gave her an authentic welcome. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jDY0GdU

French police nab first-class wig gang suspects

A group of thieves stole €300,000 worth of goods from passengers on high-speed trains, police say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FyBGjpO

Cheetah: World's fastest cat returns to India after 70 years

A group of eight cats is due to arrive from Namibia on the occasion of PM Narendra Modi's birthday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/sPb3vAW

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/l6ZMTI9

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/vIWz6UR

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

Thousands of people have been sent from Republican states amid an escalating political row. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lHSakIZ

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/OC9xgAG

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/RcGPenH

Raymond Dearie: Special master named to oversee Donald Trump Florida files

Raymond Dearie will be the independent overseer in the investigation into classified records. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zCQc5Xe

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/RvAg06r

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/BD0ZFQc

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/9ScwuU7

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/CqFW0sX

Ukraine round-up: Inside freed city and Russia's prison recruits

The aftermath of Russia's occupation described - while its prison inmates are wooed by mercenaries. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7LK3nxw

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/mEb5D4h

Citi offers junior bankers sun with Malaga office

The US investment bank has opened a new office on the Costa del Sol to help recruit junior staff. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Xd0ZkhL

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/aCgIMbB

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/LImanj1

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/PGFltkO

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/DEKh3TO

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/Gsp2JCv

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/QXi08Pv

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/L4t9pYE

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/MTR6rEY

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/n983Tjq

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/nokfhSp

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/5WiGoBC

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/H2A6hDC

Florida man loses his arm in alligator attack

Eric Merda went for a swim in a Florida lake - and barely survived what happened next. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/w5Xz31k

Crimes against women: How are women faring in PM Modi's India?

The BBC mined the official record books to distil data about crimes against women over the past few years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Tfcwt9a

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/cNegl4L

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/hvuWpOH

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/m8jGdNa

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/WpkPtl8

Bengaluru floods: How families struggled to find help as India's IT capital drowned

Families in India's IT capital recount the nightmare they went through when their homes began to flood. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/I0sn1TH

Freebies: The row over handouts and welfare schemes in India

Can India draw a distinction between handouts aimed at winning votes, and bona fide welfare schemes? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TfuqP2Y

Japan could lift cap on foreign tourists to lift economy

Officials are concerned at the yen's slide to its lowest level against the US dollar in 24 years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RPGmL40

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/yCERofm

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/qFPc7av

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/y1BdKOT

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/vq2hozf

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/7aG3ZSY

Charles III: Antigua and Barbuda to 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/LSA65CU

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/ks7UFfa

'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/uyHI72U

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/NAWfxP9

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/hk2mPex

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/foxBb0P

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/GIAoR5u

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/mrxuMC6

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/iMasbEU

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/BuEkpdZ

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/7guvx8w

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/QKCIcyt

France clamps down on delivery depot 'dark stores'

So-called dark stores, used by delivery services, will be classified as warehouses rather than shops. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Ot82bDn

Blinken flies in to rally Western support for Ukraine war

America's top diplomat visits Kyiv to firm up European leaders' resolve as winter fuel shortages loom. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vd0mJxc

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/7q9WIMN

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/JsoDuF6

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/g9dj1Q3

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/PCOFmSI

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/kmiKLog

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/wmAELQb

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/n2YIKWl

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/VNpuUoy

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/Wc0U1nR

Meet China's lost pet detectives

They not only help owners find lost animals, but also teach them how to look after their cats and dogs. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nPXs4zj

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/RrwdDFe

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/KjdzG9c

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/53DRg09

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/rG3z9lO

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/4T0UtIG

Canada stabbings: One suspect found dead

Canada police say the body of Damien Sanderson, 31, has been found, but his brother Myles is still at large. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/AljVIuG

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/Mv9wIOn

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/WsmXwTM

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/JXCjQac

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/kx8Sg4V

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/X2hStjU

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/mrf8wRX

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/zX3Mgs8

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/hRlroOm

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/FT29310

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/35F4aP7

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/XjCgA0p

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/HQuOqgh

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/tsYZSVB

US approves $1.1bn Taiwan arms sale, angering China

Beijing called on the US to revoke the missiles-and-radar deal or face "counter-measures". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/I5CiY9D

Pakistan floods: 'We spent the whole night running from the flood'

People are sheltering on the edge of rising water in Pakistan's Sindh province, fearing further devastation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/PsMgbON

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/genUq7K

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/0Wbqmt7

Jane Fonda: Hollywood star having chemotherapy for cancer

The Hollywood icon revealed she is being treated for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/NeLsAit

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/YUCpXHG

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/mQ0wgyi

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://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-62759868?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

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/KWDcV5P

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/XynUauB

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/RyvSGj1

'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/of16ANl

Earthquake rocks Liechtenstein Parliament... during earthquake debate

The moment a tremor hits the Liechtenstein Parliament building causing the session to be paused. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/89boORq