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Saturday 30 September 2023

Reverse migration: Why I'm moving from France to Algeria

Journalist Maher Mezahi writes that despite his immigrant father's cynicism, he fell in love with Algeria.

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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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