Journalist Maher Mezahi writes that despite his immigrant father's cynicism, he fell in love with Algeria.
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Saturday, 30 September 2023
It's bears versus robot wolves in ageing Japan
As bear attacks rise in Japan's sparsely populated villages, robot wolves have become a solution.
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Last supermoon of the year captured on camera
A space enthusiast in Kathmandu, Nepal films the spectacle with his mobile phone through a telescope.
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US one step closer to avoiding government shutdown
The House of Representatives approves a temporary funding solution - which excludes aid for Ukraine.
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Driver ploughs through wall into police squad room in New Jersey
John Hargreaves has been charged following the incident in the US state of New Jersey.
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Nagorno-Karabakh: Armenia says 100,000 refugees flee region
Almost the entire ethnic Armenian population has fled the region since Azerbaijan seized it last week.
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Friday, 29 September 2023
Sweden gangs: Army to help police after surge in killings
The military will provide help with analysis, logistics and explosives handling, the PM says.
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Paris 2024 Paralympics: Russian para-athletes will be allowed to compete after IPC vote
Russian para-athletes will be allowed to compete at the 2024 Paralympics in Paris after the International Paralympic Committee votes against a full ban.
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Eswatini election: The vote in a kingdom where parties are banned
Voting is under way in Eswatini, but in Africa's last absolute monarchy, MPs have little power.
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Niger attack: Soldiers killed by hundreds of jihadists in Kandadji
Jihadist attacks have intensified across Niger since the military seized power in July.
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Thursday, 28 September 2023
Gunman kills three in twin Rotterdam shootings - Dutch police
A 14-year-old girl and her mother among victims after attacks in two locations in the Dutch city.
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Family in Ireland gymnast racism row say apology 'useless'
The mother of a black girl not given a medal at a gymnastics event said officials showed "no empathy".
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Swiss glaciers record 'catastrophic' ice loss
The alpine ice fields have lost a further 4% of their volume this year, according to new statistics.
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Haiti crisis: Can Kenyan police officers defeat the gangs?
The East African nation has pledged 1,000 officers but many question their suitability.
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Harry Potter actor Sir Michael Gambon dies aged 82
The actor, a four-time Bafta award winner, was best known for playing Dumbledore in the hit film series.
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Cher accused of hiring men to kidnap her son
The claims are contained in newly surfaced court documents filed by the estranged wife of Cher's son.
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Trapped in lorry: Terrifying moments as women struggle to breathe
Six women have been rescued from the back of a lorry in France, after the BBC helped track them down and alert the police.
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Travis King arrives back on US soil from North Korea
The American soldier had illegally crossed into North Korea in July and had been held there since.
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Wednesday, 27 September 2023
Spain's former coach investigated in Rubiales case
Jorge Vilda - the former head coach of Spain's World Cup-winning side - is being investigated as part of the criminal case against Luis Rubiales.
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Travis King in American custody after N Korea expulsion
US soldier Travis King, who fled to North Korea in July, is in American custody after being expelled by Pyongyang, officials say
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Iraq wedding fire: What we know about Qaraqosh blaze
More than 100 people have been killed by a blaze that swept through a wedding party in Qaraqosh.
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Travis King: North Korea to deport US soldier who crossed border
The 23-year-old ran across the border from South Korea during a tour of the area in July.
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Germany cracks down on neo-Nazi sect Artgemeinschaft for targeting children
The authorities say Artgemeinschaft used Nazi-era books "to raise new enemies of the constitution".
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Australian man who faked own kidnapping ordered to compensate police
The Australian came up with the plot to spend New Year's Eve with another woman instead of his partner.
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Monterrey gangs: Bodies dumped in Mexico's business capital
The remains of a dozen people are found strewn across the northern Mexican city of Monterrey.
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Tuesday, 26 September 2023
Landmark Saudi and Israeli trips as normalisation talks progress
Hours after a Saudi envoy visits the West Bank, an Israeli minister attends a UN event in Riyadh.
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'France takes us for idiots' - Inside coup-hit Niger
The BBC gains access to the West African country which is among the world's most deadly for jihadist attacks.
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Russia shows video to prove top commander is alive
Ukraine is "clarifying" its recent reports that Russia's Admiral Sokolov died in a missile attack on Friday.
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Teenagers in stolen vehicle lead police in Florida car chase
Video posted on social media shows the two suspects leading the police in a high-speed chase on a highway.
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Manhunt for gang boss who controlled luxury jail in Venezuela
Héctor Guerrero Flores escaped shortly before the jail which he controlled was raided by police.
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Zoleka Mandela: Nelson Mandela's granddaughter dies in South Africa at 43
She was well known for detailing her cancer treatment and being open about her past drug addiction.
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Monday, 25 September 2023
Faramarz Javidzad: US-Iranian dual national dies at Evin prison
Iranian authorities deny claims that Faramarz Javidzad's death was due to a lack of medical care.
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South China Sea: Philippines removes Chinese barrier in contested area
The Philippines says it has removed a floating barrier installed by Beijing in the South China Sea.
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French family planning agency turns to British TV show Sex Education
Le Planning Familial says it is working with Netflix to promote its free sex education phone line.
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Nagorno-Karabakh: BBC reports from Armenia border amid panic
The BBC's Nataliya Zotova reports from the border between Armenia and Nagorno-Karabakh.
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Thailand: Man charged with beating his three children to death
Police suspect the man also killed two more of his children from a previous marriage.
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Sunday, 24 September 2023
Niger coup: Macron says France to withdraw troops and ambassador
French president says ambassador will leave and all military cooperation will end in "the months to come".
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Woman's body found in jaws of 13ft Florida alligator identified
A witness raised the alarm after seeing the large animal clutching human remains in a canal.
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Asteroid Bennu: Why the return of samples are so important... in 83 seconds
It is hoped the material from Bennu could tell Nasa how life on Earth began.
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Asteroid Bennu: Watch moment sample lands on Earth
Nasa scientists celebrate as the sample successfully lands in the Utah desert.
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Man gored to death by bull at Spanish festival
Friend also injured by same animal during the Pobla de Farnals festival in the Valencia region.
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Nagorno-Karabakh: Ethnic Armenians leave amid cleansing fear
Azerbaijan captured the area in a flash operation and says it wants to integrate its ethnic Armenians.
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South China Sea: Philippines says Beijing installed floating barrier in contested area
The Philippines says the barrier prevents fishermen from entering a shoal in the South China Sea.
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Saturday, 23 September 2023
Nagorno-Karabakh: BBC reporter gets rare access inside conflict-hit region
Journalists' access to the region has been tightly controlled since the Azerbaijan's military recent assault.
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Florida police stop 10-year-old driver on highway
Boy and 11-year-old sister found 200 miles from where they were reported missing by mother.
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Ukraine claims Sevastopol strike hit navy commanders
Kyiv says senior officials in Russia's Black Sea fleet were present, but did not offer evidence.
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Nagorno-Karabakh fears grow as residents appeal for aid
Food convoy arrives in the disputed enclave as US senators lead calls for international monitors.
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Wagner deserter Andrey Medvedev held over bid to return to Russia
It is the latest colourful incident involving Andrey Medvedev, who has been in Norway since January.
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China sentences Uyghur scholar to life in jail
Rahile Dawut loses appeal against a charge of endangering state security, a rights group says.
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Man on the run for 32 years giggles as he is cuffed
Greg Lawson, 63, was found guilty of second degree attempted murder in 1991, but fled during his trial.
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Video shows car rolling over and narrowly missing officer
A regular car chase became a near-death experience when a suspect’s car swerved off the road.
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Pope Francis says migration is a reality in call for action during France visit
The pontiff says people risking their lives at sea "do not invade" during a visit to Marseille.
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Friday, 22 September 2023
US Senator Bob Menendez charged in bribery inquiry
Prosecutors allege the Democratic senator and his wife accepted gold bars, cash and a luxury car.
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MohBad mourners teargassed at Nigeria's Lekki toll gate after Lagos concert
It happened after a memorial concert in Lagos for MohBad, who died last week aged 27.
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Ethiopian Prince Alemayehu's lock of hair returned after 140 years in UK
Prince Alemayehu, who was taken to the UK aged seven, died at 18 after an unhappy upbringing.
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Timbuktu siege: Two killed in Mali mortar attack
The culturally significant city is under siege by jihadist fighters, causing shortages of basic items.
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Two jailed for killing French bus driver over Covid mask rule
The French driver was beaten after asking two passengers to adjust their masks during the pandemic.
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Thursday, 21 September 2023
Saudi Arabia getting closer to Israel normalisation deal, prince says
An agreement creating ties between the two historical foes would mark a huge regional shift.
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Rwandan serial killer who hid bodies in kitchen pleads guilty
Rwandan police found more than 10 bodies buried under the 34-year-old man's house near Kigali.
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South Africa to clear Covid lockdown criminal records
More than 400,000 people were arrested for breaking some of the world's toughest lockdown restrictions.
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Rupert Murdoch steps down as Fox chairman
The media mogul says he is stepping down as Fox and News Corp chairman, with son Lachlan to head both.
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King Charles given standing ovation in French Senate
His speech, delivered in French and English, touched on climate change and Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Reaction to demo as Tokyo Game Show starts
It's one of the biggest game releases of next year - and verdicts are rolling in on the first demo.
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US offers almost 500,000 Venezuelans legal status
US cities have been grappling with large numbers of Venezuelans fleeing economic and political turmoil.
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Wednesday, 20 September 2023
Donald Trump: Hackers claim ex-President dead on son's X account
A post claiming the ex-president had died is among a string of now-deleted messages posted on his son's account.
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Quobna Cugoano: London church honours Ghanaian-born freed slave and abolitionist
Quobna Cugoano was captured by slavers aged 13 but later played a big part in the UK abolition movement.
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Violent tornado sends debris flying across eastern Chinese city
A tornado ripped through the city of Suqian in eastern China, sending debris flying through the air.
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India warns citizens in Canada to be cautious
The advisory comes a day after tensions between the countries escalated over the killing of a Sikh separatist.
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Mexican railway operator suspends routes amid migrant deaths
Migrants heading to the US often hitch rides on freight trains, with many injured or killed.
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Indonesia: TikToker jailed two years over pork video
Lina Lutfiawati, who identifies as Muslim, said an Islamic phrase before eating crispy pork skin.
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Tuesday, 19 September 2023
Beijing demands Hong Kong consulates hand over local staff data
Details including identity card numbers must be submitted to authorities in a month, authorities say.
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Hardeep Singh Nijjar: Anger in India as Trudeau points finger over murder
Memories of the decade-long armed Sikh insurgency, which peaked in the 1980s, remain strong.
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Libya flood: Video appears to show Libya mayor's house set on fire
The mayor's home was burnt to the ground as protesters demanded answers for last week's catastrophic flood.
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Why are some Sikhs calling for a separate homeland in India?
The killing of a separatist activist in Canada stokes tensions between India and diaspora Sikh communities.
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Five Americans freed in Iran prisoner swap land in US
The four men and one woman return to the US after $6bn of frozen Iranian funds were released.
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Alien autopsy: Those viral 'non-human corpses' get lab tests
There's been widespread scepticism about the 'bodies' presented to Mexican authorities by a UFO enthusiast.
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Monday, 18 September 2023
Ukraine war: Russia demands UN court throw out case against it
Kyiv says Moscow falsely used genocide law to justify its invasion, but Russia wants the case thrown out.
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Libya flood: 'There's a smell of decay and death in the air'
The BBC's Anna Foster is in Libya, a week on from devastating floods in the region.
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Libya flood: Drone images show extent of Derna destruction
Video footage from the city of Derna shows wide-scale destruction following Libya's deadliest storm in decades.
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Moment police officer dragged away by escaping car
Dashcam footage shows a Massachusetts police officer clinging on to a car after it suddenly drives away.
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Libya: BBC finds little foreign aid in flood-hit Derna
In the Libyan city of Derna, Anna Foster describes the flood devastation and lack of international aid.
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Libya flooding: CCTV shows cars swept away in Derna
Large parts of the city of Derna were destroyed after two dams burst, with thousands killed.
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Rare dinosaur 'Barry' up for sale at Paris auction
The 150 million year-old camptosaurus is expected to fetch up to €1.2m ($1.2m) in October.
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Sunday, 17 September 2023
Libya: Greek rescuers among those killed in road collision
Members of a Libyan family also died in the crash and several other people were seriously injured.
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Libya floods: The bodies left unrecognisable by disaster
Doctors are struggling to identify the remains which have been found as the death toll rises.
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Drew Barrymore apology: Star halts talk show until writers strike ends
She issued a tearful apology for continuing her talk show while her unionised writers were on strike.
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Morocco earthquake: The scars, the rubble and the spirit to rebuild
Morocco's earthquake destroyed lives but survivors are picking themselves up, James Copnall finds.
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Hundreds of Eritrean opposition supporters arrested in Stuttgart
There have been a series of clashes between Eritrean regime supporters and opposition supporters abroad.
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Lampedusa: Ursula von der Leyen and Giorgia Meloni visit island after migrant boat fears
More than 8,000 migrants have arrived on the Italian island over the past three days.
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Saturday, 16 September 2023
Mahsa Amini: Protesters mark one year since death of Iranian student
Thousands of people around the world have taken to the streets to mark the anniversary of her death
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Libya floods: A barren wasteland with a lingering smell of death
With lives in Libya washed away, anger mounts as people ask why they were told to stay at home.
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Libya flood: 'There's a smell of decay and death in the air'
The BBC's Anna Foster is in Libya, a week on from devastating floods in the region.
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Lampedusa: Italy recovers body of newborn baby from migrant boat
The child's mother is likely to have given birth on the journey to Lampedusa, reports say.
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Storm Lee heads towards New England and Canada
Around 80,000 customers are without power as the storm tracks north, bringing powerful winds.
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Ukraine's Crimea attacks seen as key to counter-offensive against Russia
This week's attacks against Russian targets are part of increased efforts to cut supply lines.
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Friday, 15 September 2023
Wagner group formally banned as terror organisation in the UK
The move comes just weeks after the death of the group's founder Yevgeny Prigozhin.
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Libya flooding: CCTV shows cars swept away in Derna
Large parts of the city of Derna were destroyed after two dams burst, with thousands killed.
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Why is the UK banning American XL Bully dogs?
The UK's prime minister says he wants the breed outlawed by the end of the year.
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France: Trial opens over bus driver's death in face-mask fight
Two men in France are accused of beating a bus driver to death after refusing to wear masks.
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Greta Thunberg charged after blocking Sweden oil port for second time
The climate activist refused to end the protest, hours after being convicted of a similar offence.
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Apple to update iPhone 12 in France over radiation
Apple will update the phone in France but not elsewhere over what it says is "not a safety concern".
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Thursday, 14 September 2023
North Korea's Kim Jong Un to stay in Russia for several days
Meanwhile Vladimir Putin has "gratefully" accepted an invitation to visit North Korea, Kremlin says.
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'Worse than death itself': Survivors describe Libya floods
Residents of Derna tell the BBC how they got out alive as floodwaters smashed through the city.
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Nigeria hit by widespread blackout in 'total system collapse'
Power generation in Nigeria, a major oil and gas producer, fell to zero megawatts early on Thursday.
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Libya flood: Satellite images reveal destruction in Derna
Pictures reveal washed-away streets and thousands of destroyed buildings in the city of Derna.
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Libya flooding: Drone footage captures submerged neighbourhoods
The flooding in Derna swept away houses, buildings and left entire neighbourhoods surrounded by water.
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Ros Atkins on... Libya’s political turmoil and the floods
The BBC's analysis editor looks at the link between the devastating floods and years of crisis in Libya.
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Body of Ecuador gangster Junior Roldán stolen from cemetery
The body of Junior Roldán, who was shot dead in May in Colombia, has vanished from a cemetery vault.
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Wednesday, 13 September 2023
Ukraine war: Romanians told to shelter from Russian drones
Residents on the Ukraine-Romania border receive warning as Russia pounds ports across the Danube.
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Police dog catches crawling US fugitive
Danelo Cavalcante, 34, resisted arrest in a wooded area after an aircraft picked up his heat signal.
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Watch the arrest of US fugitive Danelo Cavalcante
Heavily armed officers cut fugitive's shirt off and handcuffed him - then lined up for a group shot.
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Morocco earthquake: Before and after pictures show devastation
Satellite images of mountain villages reveal large numbers of collapsed buildings following the quake.
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Vladimir Putin says military co-operation with North Korea a possibility
Vladimir Putin met Kim Jong Un at a space centre during a brief and highly scrutinised visit to Russia.
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Libya flooding: Doctor pleads for help as body count increases
Dr Najib Tarhoni has been working at the nearest large hospital to Derna, and is assisting with the disaster.
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Austrian ex-minister Karin Kneissl moves to Russia with her ponies
Karin Kneissl is known for her links to Russia, including dancing with Vladimir Putin at her wedding.
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Derna: Soundtrack of children's cries now engulfs Libyan city
A Libyan journalist tells the BBC that survivors in Derna have reported scenes of utter devastation.
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Tuesday, 12 September 2023
Colombia cocaine: Cultivation reaches record high
A UN report finds the area planted with coca bushes is the biggest ever registered.
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Paul Simon 'beginning to accept' hearing loss
The US singer-songwriter says his new disability has changed the way he lives and works.
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Soviet invasions of Hungary and Czechoslovakia were wrong, Putin says
Russian President Vladimir Putin also said that the West has 'no friends, only interests'.
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Monday, 11 September 2023
Mark Dickey: US man trapped in Turkey cave nears surface
Rescuers hope he will reach the surface sometime on Monday evening or on Tuesday local time.
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Danelo Cavalcante: Escaped US killer shaves beard as search widens
More sightings of Danelo Cavalcante, including one of him clean shaven, are made outside police perimeter.
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Sara Sharif death: Pakistan police take children from grandfather's house
The five children were taken by police in an afternoon raid, Sara Sharif's grandfather tells the BBC.
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Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis: Backlash over support for rapist Danny Masterson
The actors, who starred in That '70s Show with Masterson, wrote letters of support to a judge.
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Chile marks military coup as divisions continue
The left-wing government has condemned the 1973 coup but the opposition accuses it of fuelling divisions.
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Sunday, 10 September 2023
Hansi Flick sacked by Germany as Euro 2024 hosts lose patience
Hansi Flick is dismissed as manager of Euro 2024 hosts Germany following a poor run of results.
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Morocco earthquake: Race against time to save survivors buried in rubble
Villagers dig by hand to find those still trapped, with few signs of an official response in some areas.
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Morocco: Inside village with 90 people dead after quake
The BBC's Nick Beake is on the ground in Tafeghaghte after a powerful earthquake hit Morocco's High Atlas Mountains.
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Sudan conflict: Dozens killed in attack on Khartoum market, medics say
The attack in Khartoum killed at least 35 as fighting between factions continues, a charity says.
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Morocco earthquake: CCTV footage shows man narrowly avoiding building collapse
CCTV shows the moment rubble begins to fall from a building onto the street where a man is standing.
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Morocco: Inside remote mountain village devastated by quake
The BBC's Nick Beake is in Amizmiz where people are searching rubble by hand to find belongings and relatives.
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Saturday, 9 September 2023
Morocco earthquake: Mountain villages plunged into grief
Locals in Moulay Brahim tell Nick Beake things are "desperate", with a severe shortage of rescuers.
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Ukraine war: Kyiv foils big Russian drone attack, officials say
Ukraine's capital is showered in debris from intercepted Russian drones, city officials say.
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Johannesburg fire: Inside a 'hijacked' South African building
A resident describes her life inside one of South Africa's 'hijacked' buildings.
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Ruby Franke and 8 passengers: The rise and fall of a parenting influencer
A woman who shot to fame giving parenting advice has been charged with six counts of child abuse
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Morocco earthquake death toll rises above 2,000
The death toll from a huge quake nearly doubles as Morocco's king orders three days of national mourning.
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Kim Jong Un marks North Korea's anniversary with parade
Russia congratulates Kim Jong Un amid rumours of a possible meeting between him and Vladimir Putin.
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In Pictures: Morocco earthquake hits historic Marrakesh
Large areas of the old city in Marrakesh are devastated by Friday evening's powerful quake.
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Friday, 8 September 2023
Georgia grand jury recommended charging three US senators
But prosecutors ultimately did not indict Lindsey Graham and other Trump allies on election charges.
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Greek floods: PM Mitsotakis warns of very unequal battle with nature
Rescuers try to reach hundreds of people trapped by floods in Greece where seven people have died.
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Thodex cryptocurrency boss jailed for 11,196 years in Turkey for fraud
Faruk Fatih Ozer was found guilty of defrauding millions of dollars from investors in his collapsed Thodex platform.
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Johnny Kitagawa's sexual abuse: Japan's worst kept secret
For decades, sexual assault accusations marred his career - and for decades, the media failed to investigate.
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Russia's Ukraine Danube attacks threaten Kyiv's economic lifeline
Attacks on Danube River ports have intensified recently, destroying large amounts of grain.
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Ukraine war: Russia holds local elections in occupied Ukraine
Many taking part in early polling have been asked to vote in the presence of armed Russian soldiers.
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Thursday, 7 September 2023
Kourtney Kardashian reveals foetal surgery 'saved life' of unborn baby
Kourtney Kardashian went into "urgent foetal surgery" to have an operation on her baby in the womb.
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Outrage over Abbas's antisemitic speech on Jews and Holocaust
German and Israeli officials condemn the Palestinian leader's remarks about the mass murder of Jews.
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Otto Pérez Molina: Guatemalan ex-leader pleads guilty to corruption
Otto Pérez Molina, who resigned in 2015, has been sentenced to eight years in prison for fraud.
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Google: Political adverts must disclose use of AI
The announcement follows fears AI-generated images and audio are already infiltrating ads.
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Greek floods: Austrian honeymooners missing after holiday home swept away
Rescuers are searching for the couple after torrential rains swept away their holiday home.
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Gabon coup leaders: Ousted President Ali Bongo now free
Ali Bongo has been under house arrest since the military seized power last week.
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Wednesday, 6 September 2023
Deezer and Universal to launch 'artist-centric' streaming model
The new streaming model will generate bigger royalties for artists that people choose to listen to.
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Ukraine war: 16 killed in missile attack on market town
President Zelensky, who blamed Russia for the attack, said those killed were "people who did nothing wrong".
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Amazon rainforest: Deforestation rate continues to fall
For the second month in a row, there has been a huge reduction in the year-on-year deforestation rate.
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Dead Sea reveals four 1,900-year-old Roman swords in cave
The excellently-preserved weapons are believed to have been hidden by Judean rebels 1,900 years ago.
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Turkey floods: Streets turn to rivers in Istanbul
Flooding caused by heavy rain leads to at least 10 deaths in Turkey, Bulgaria and Greece.
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British Museum: Chinese TikTok hit amplifies calls for return of artefacts
The show about a jade teapot that busts out of the museum fuels calls for treasures to be returned.
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Tuesday, 5 September 2023
Conservationist group African Parks to free 2,000 rhinos from South Africa farm
African Parks plans a decade-long rewilding project to help preserve a near-threatened subspecies.
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British Challenger 2 tank 'hit' in Ukraine
A video shared on social media appears to show a damaged British-made Challenger 2 tank.
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President of India: Government's G20 invite from 'Bharat' sparks row
India's opposition has criticised the government for sending a dinner invite from "President of Bharat".
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Woody Allen greeted by cheers, praise and protests at Venice Film Festival
The divisive director is met by cheers and positive reviews, but also loud protests on the red carpet.
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Syria: Dozens killed in fighting between SDF and Arab tribesmen
More than 50 civilians have reportedly been killed since Kurdish forces arrested a former Arab ally.
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Jill Biden: US first lady tests positive for Covid-19
She is experiencing mild symptoms, the White House says, while President Joe Biden tested negative.
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Monday, 4 September 2023
New iPhone, new charger: Apple bends to EU rules
A European Union law will require portable devices to have a common charger by 2024.
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Violent protests after Quran burning in Sweden
Police arrest three people and detain 10 after a violent protest sparked by the burning of a Quran.
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Dogs perform Mozart with orchestra in Denmark
Three dogs participated in a performance of the Hunting Symphony, a piece by Mozart's father Leopold.
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Burning Man festivalgoers on the mood from the mud
Revellers describe dreadful conditions and disappointment but also resilience and generosity.
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Israelis held in Cyprus over alleged rape
Israel's foreign ministry says six citizens were arrested on suspicion of raping a British tourist.
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Chandrayaan-3: Isro puts India's Moon lander and rover in 'sleep mode'
It is hoped the Vikram lander and Pragyaan rover will reawaken when the next lunar day starts.
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Gabon coup leader Brice Nguema being sworn in as president
General Brice Nguema, who toppled long-time leader Ali Bongo, officially becomes Gabon's interim leader.
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Sunday, 3 September 2023
Ukraine's defence minister Oleksii Reznikov dismissed
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed Oleksii Reznikov, saying "new approaches" were needed.
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Torrential rain in Spain causes major flooding
Atletico Madrid and Seville's football match was called off as a red alert was issued in the capital.
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Ukraine War: Counter-offensive troops punch through Russia line, generals claim
Kyiv says its troops are gaining momentum in what continues to be a lengthy and bloody counter-offensive.
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Italian Grand Prix: Max Verstappen in record-breaking 10th consecutive F1 win
Red Bull's Max Verstappen sets an all-time record for consecutive wins with victory in the Italian Grand Prix.
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Burning Man: Torrential rain turns desert festival into mud bath
Thousands of people are stranded at Burning Man festival in the US state of Nevada after torrential rain.
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Israel: Netanyahu wants immediate deportation of Eritreans after Tel Aviv violence
PM Benjamin Netanyahu wants the immediate deportation of Eritreans who took part in Tel Aviv riots.
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Saturday, 2 September 2023
Torrential rain turns Burning Man festival into mud bath
People at the event in the US state of Nevada have been told to conserve their food and water.
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Burning Man festival-goers told to conserve food and water
Festival-goers are told to conserve their food as access in and out of the Nevada event is shut down.
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Gabon coup will not end rule by Bongo clan - presidential source
A source close to the deposed president says those celebrating the coup should not expect much change.
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Israel: Police clash with Eritrean asylum seekers
Dozens of people are reported injured in Tel Aviv as demonstrations turn violent.
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Australia launches mission to rescue Antarctic researcher
An icebreaker is sent from Tasmania to evacuate an Australian with a "developing medical condition".
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Jimmy Buffett: Margaritaville singer dies aged 76
The Grammy-nominated musician is also remembered as a successful author and entrepreneur.
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Friday, 1 September 2023
Danelo Cavalcante: Convicted murderer escapes from Pennsylvania prison
Danelo Cavalcante was sentenced to life last week for killing an ex-girlfriend in front of her children.
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Shock after popular bear shot dead in Italian town
A bear named Amarena is killed in central Italy and a man has claimed he opened fire out of fear.
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Typhoon Saola and Storm Haikui head towards China seen from satellite
A multi-day timelapse shows typhoon Saola and storm Haiku moving across the Pacific Ocean.
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Italy: Mother bear seen with cubs days before being shot
Villagers in San Sebastiano Dei Marsi were surprised to see a family of bears walking the streets.
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Ukraine war: Drone attack on Pskov airbase from inside Russia - Kyiv
Ukraine's military intelligence chief says two planes were damaged and two destroyed in Tuesday's attack.
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