Saturday, September 30, 2023

Yury Garavsky: Swiss trial acquits man who admitted abducting Belarus politicians

A Belarusian is released despite giving a detailed account of disappearing opposition members.

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The Papers: 'More Ukraine support' and 'Tory conference looms'

Politics leads several of the Sunday papers on the day the Conservative Party conference begins.

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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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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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Friday, September 29, 2023

Two injured after Flying Scotsman crash at station

Three other passengers were treated at the scene of the incident at Aviemore station in the Highlands.

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New York City: State of emergency declared over flash flooding

Subway systems in New York City have flooded and a terminal at LaGuardia Airport is closed.

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Life of Dianne Feinstein, the senator who defied CIA and White House

The Senate's longest-serving woman broke gender barriers, but her age was an issue late in her career.

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Thursday, September 28, 2023

Africa's week in pictures: 22-28 September 2023

A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond.

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Law will let young people find sperm donor parents

Young people born using a sperm or egg donor will soon be able to find the identity of their parents

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Police find DNA lead in 1983 Aberdeen taxi driver murder

Taxi driver George Murdoch was brutally murdered in Aberdeen in 1983 and his killer has not been caught.

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Sweden gangs: PM summons army chief after surge in killings

Ulf Kristersson says "everything is on the table" after three people are killed in 12 hours.

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My Dad Wrote a Porno enters podcasting Hall of Fame

The "most successful podcast in British history" is the first into the British Podcast Awards' Hall of Fame.

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Women found in lorry in France face deportation

Six women were rescued from a lorry on Wednesday after a BBC journalist helped alert French police.

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023

Isak scores winner as Newcastle beat Man City

Alexander Isak scores the winner as a largely second-string Newcastle beat a much-changed Manchester City to reach the fourth round of the Carabao Cup.

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Trump and Biden woo striking workers in preview of 2024

The duelling appearances are an early skirmish in the battle for working Americans' vote next year.

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ChatGPT can now access up to date information

The chatbot's knowledge previously only included data up to September 2021, but not any more.

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023

Trump committed fraud in NY, judge finds

Donald Trump committed fraud by inflating his wealth to get cheap loans, US judge rules in civil lawsuit case.

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Amazon: US accuses online giant of illegal monopoly

The Federal Trade Commission alleges Amazon uses "unfair" and "illegal" strategies to keep power.

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Monday, September 25, 2023

US-China rivalry spurs investment in space tech

The race to get back to the moon is fuelling US investment in private sector space firms.

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Trudeau calls praise for Nazi-linked veteran 'deeply embarrassing'

A man who fought for the Waffen-SS was applauded in parliament during a visit by Ukraine's leader.

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School strikes: Support staff to walk out at 24 Scottish councils

Thousands of pupils will stay at home on day one of Unison's three-day strike in a dispute over pay.

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Taylor Swift attends Kansas City Chiefs game

Swift attended the game on invitation of Chiefs player Travis Kelce and watched it seated next to his mother.

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Taylor Swift attends Kansas City Chiefs game

Swift attended the game on invitation of Chiefs player Travis Kelce and watched it seated next to his mother.

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Watch elderly man air rescued after cliff fall

Authorities responded to a hiker who had fallen from a cliff next the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco.

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Sunday, September 24, 2023

UCU university strikes: When are the next walkouts?

Five days of strike action will fall in Freshers' Week for many students.

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The Papers: 'Army on standby' after armed officers down guns

The Met's request for help from the Army after officers put down their guns is widely reported in Monday's papers.

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Man Utd's Marcus Rashford not injured after car crash

Manchester United and England striker Marcus Rashford is unhurt after being involved in a car crash on Saturday night.

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Sick toddler Theo to fly home from Portugal, says mum

She says after a "shambolic" experience a flight has been arranged to bring her son back to Wales.

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Saturday, September 23, 2023

Rare 'Dumbo' octopus filmed on deep sea live stream

The octopus with ear-like fins resembling the Disney character was filmed at a depth of more than 1,000 metres.

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TikTok frenzies 'putting police and schools under strain'

The warning comes after a BBC investigation into disruption driven by the social media platform's algorithms.

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Rugby World Cup: Wales, Australia fans ready for Lyon's den

Supporters of Wales and Australia prepare for Rugby World Cup showdown in the French city of Lyon.

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Friday, September 22, 2023

Kylie Minogue on taking off on TikTok

Kylie Minogue says she was shocked to see her latest single, Padam Padam, go viral.

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Ukraine war: Moment missile hits Russia's Black Sea fleet HQ

Video verified by the BBC shows a Ukrainian missile hitting Russia's Black Sea fleet HQ in Crimea.

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Bereavement: How do you navigate grief as a child?

Two schoolboys from Belfast describe how they are dealing with the pain of losing loved ones.

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Ukraine hits HQ of Russia's symbolic Black Sea navy

The attack comes as Ukraine's president made an unannounced visit to meet Canada's PM in Ottawa.

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England 2-1 Scotland: Lionesses hold off fightback to win first Women's Nations League game

England hold on against Scotland at Stadium of Light to win their first Women's Nations League match.

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Thursday, September 21, 2023

Tourists caught in India-Canada visa row

Many Indian nationals will be able to go home but the visa suspension will be disruptive for tourists.

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A shadow of 'Ukraine fatigue' hangs over Polish politics

With an election looming, politicians are grappling with how to support Ukraine and prioritise national interests.

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Traitors US season two cast includes Ekin-Su Culculoglu and John Bercow

The second season of the murder-mystery gameshow sees the Love Island winner and Commons Speaker compete.

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Brazil's top court boosts indigenous rights in landmark ruling

The Supreme Court sets a precedent for land claims by restoring territory to the Xokleng people.

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US police find drugs in trapdoor at fentanyl daycare

A "large quantity" of narcotics are found at the New York nursery where a boy aged one died.

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023

Police seek nursery owner's husband in child fentanyl death

Video footage shows the man removing full shopping bags and fleeing before police arrived.

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Armenia protests follow Nagorno-Karabakh ceasefire

Thousands of people take to the capital's streets, angry at how Armenia handled the crisis.

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Venezuela sends 11,000 troops to retake prison

Since being taken over by a mega-gang, the prison reportedly had a pool, nightclub and even a zoo.

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Police seek nursery owner's husband after child's fentanyl death

Video footage shows the man removing full shopping bags and fleeing before police arrived.

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Inside Tiktok's real-life frenzies - from riots to false murder accusations

Former staff and users tell the BBC the app's algorithm has encouraged harmful real-life behaviour.

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Bayern Munich 4-3 Man Utd: Harry Kane on target as Red Devils poor form continues

Manchester United are given a taste of what could have been as Harry Kane helps Bayern Munich to victory over Erik ten Hag's struggling side in their Champions League opener.

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King's France visit mixes PR, politics and security

The royal state visit is intended to reinvigorate the relationship between France and Britain.

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

Seal pups trapped in fishing nets cut free by beachgoers

This is the moment two baby seals tangled up in fishing nets are rescued on a South African beach.

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Seal pups trapped in fishing nets cut free by beachgoers

This is the moment two baby seals tangled up in fishing nets are rescued on a South African beach.

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Hunter Biden to plead not guilty to gun charges

A lawyer for the US president's son says his client wants to appear in court remotely, but prosecutors are opposed.

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Ros Atkins on… the India-Canada murder row

The BBC's analysis editor looks at why India and Canada have entered a diplomatic spat over the murder of a Sikh activist.

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Ros Atkins on… the India-Canada murder row

The BBC's analysis editor looks at why India and Canada have entered a diplomatic spat over the murder of a Sikh activist.

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Windrush: Home Office closes dedicated team

The department's response will now be dealt with as part of the Home Office's normal activities.

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Monday, September 18, 2023

Ambulance worker thanks patient and nurse who helped save his life

When Shaun McBride suffered a cardiac arrest a 72-year-old patient raised the alarm and a nurse did CPR.

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Debris found in search for F-35 jet - authorities

Debris found in search for F-35 military jet that went missing after pilot ejected over South Carolina - US officials

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Marilyn Manson fined for blowing nose on concert photographer

The singer will perform 20 hours of community service and pay $1,400 in fines for the "egregious" act.

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Sunday, September 17, 2023

Pace of rising rental costs at nine-year high, figures show

Estate agent Hamptons says the cost has risen more in the last year than it did in the four years to 2019.

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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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War in Ukraine: Is the counter-offensive making progress?

Ukraine's generals say they have broken through Russia's first line of defence in the south.

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Brexit: Labour will seek re-write of deal, Starmer says

The agreement is due for review in 2025, which the Labour leader says is a key moment to reset relations.

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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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England 34-12 Japan: England run in four tries to beat Brave Blossoms

England edge closer to the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals, but do little to impress in a scrappy 34-12 win over Japan in Nice.

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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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Saturday, September 16, 2023

Sudan conflict: Risking lives to bury the dead in Omdurman

Zeinab Mohamed Salih writes about how dangerous it was to bury her grandmother in war-hit Sudan.

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Sudan conflict: Risking lives to bury the dead in Omdurman

Zeinab Mohamed Salih writes about how dangerous it was to bury her grandmother in war-hit Sudan.

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The Papers: Russell Brand allegations and 'crisis-hit NHS'

Most of the Sunday's papers focus on allegations made against comedian and actor Russell Brand.

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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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Friday, September 15, 2023

Ashton Kutcher resigns from anti-child abuse charity over support for rapist Danny Masterson

The actor says his letter of support for rape convict Danny Masterson was an "error in judgement".

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New Zealand 71-3 Namibia: All Blacks run in 11 tries but Ethan de Groot sent off

New Zealand storm to their 50th win at the Rugby World Cup as they thrash Namibia, but lose Ethan de Groot to a late red card for a dangerous collision.

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Libyan official rejects blame for flood disaster

An official tells the BBC people in Derna were told to flee but some did not take the threat seriously.

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Libyan official refutes blame for flood disaster

An official tells the BBC people in Derna were told to flee but some did not take the threat seriously.

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Thursday, September 14, 2023

Quest to bring priest charged with torture in Argentina to justice

Father Franco Reverberi is wanted in Argentina on charges of murder and torture under military rule.

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Newspaper headlines: 'Patients in danger' and Starmer's 'dirty deal'

NHS waiting times and the Labour leader's pledge to tackle migration are among the front-page stories.

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Ukraine's Zelensky expected to meet Biden during US trip

The visit comes as US lawmakers debate sending another $24bn (£19bn) to Ukraine.

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Chris Mason: Waiting lists, strikes and political promises

Rishi Sunak has acknowledged that his promise to cut NHS waiting lists in England is in doubt.

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Florida Governor DeSantis defies CDC Covid boosters guidance

The DeSantis administration has advised against boosters for those under 65, countering US health experts.

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023

Seattle officer recorded joking about woman killed by a police car

Video appears to show a Seattle police officer laughing about an Indian student killed by a patrol car.

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People trafficking should be treated on a par with terrorism, says Keir Starmer

The Labour leader seeks a new security deal with Europe, as he accuses the government of failing.

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Isa Balado: Anger in Spain after man appears to grope reporter live on air

Isa Balado was broadcasting live on air when the man walked up and appeared to touch her.

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Morocco earthquake turns mountain village to field of boulders

Rescuers find that few homes remain in the devastated village of Douzrou, where 100 have died.

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Isa Balado: Anger in Spain after man appears to grope reporter live on air

Isa Balado was broadcasting live on air when the man walked up and appeared to touch her.

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Morocco earthquake turns mountain village to field of boulders

Rescuers find that few homes remain in the devastated village of Douzrou, where 100 have died.

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Princess Martha Louise: Norway's princess sets date to wed shaman

The self-proclaimed shaman and the princess are known for their controversial alternative beliefs.

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023

Olivia Rodrigo interview: 'God, what a crazy trajectory'

As her second album heads for number one, the star discusses the pressure of overnight fame.

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Chris Mason: The big questions on the future of the triple lock

BBC Political Editor Chris Mason looks at the politics and perils of rising state pensions.

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How dangerous is vaping - and why the concern over young vapers?

Calls are growing for a ban on cheaper disposable vapes as it becomes more popular with youngsters.

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Monday, September 11, 2023

First Wilko store closures begin on Tuesday

Some 24 of the chain's shops will shut after it failed to find a buyer, with hundreds more to close.

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Newspaper headlines: 'I'm no China spy' and '1 in 3 female surgeons abused'

Tuesday's front pages report on a denial from a UK parliament researcher arrested for allegedly spying.

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Mark Dickey: US explorer freed from one of Turkey's deepest caves

Mark Dickey is brought out after getting trapped in the Morca Cave for more than a week when he fell ill.

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Mark Dickey: US explorer freed from one of Turkey's deepest caves

Mark Dickey is brought out after getting trapped in the Morca Cave for more than a week when he fell ill.

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Spotify denies 30-second trick could make you rich

The streaming giant quashes a theory that listening to a song on repeat will rake in the royalties.

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Spotify denies 30-second trick could make you rich

The streaming giant quashes a theory that listening to a song on repeat will rake in the royalties.

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Ukraine claims to retake Black Sea drilling rigs from Russian control

The four strategically important oil and gas platforms were seized by Russia in 2015.

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Sunday, September 10, 2023

The Papers: 'Hostile act in Parliament' and dog 'terror on streets'

Many of Monday’s papers lead on the arrest of a parliamentary researcher, amid claims he was spying for China.

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How India overcame bitter G20 divisions over Ukraine

Consensus seemed far away, but India managed to bring together nations with starkly divergent views.

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US and Vietnam get a friendship upgrade

The US and Vietnam are becoming better friends - and that's a troubling prospect for China.

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Luis Rubiales: The kiss that shook Spanish and global football

It should have been a time of great celebration for Spain but a historic Women's World Cup win has been overshadowed by a sexism scandal.

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Luis Rubiales resigns as president of Spanish FA over Jenni Hermoso kiss

Luis Rubiales resigns as president of the Spanish Football Federation following criticism for kissing Jenni Hermoso after the Women's World Cup final.

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Saturday, September 9, 2023

Rugby World Cup: Nervous Wales fans await 'toughest game'

Fans in Bordeaux are wary of Fiji's threat, an opponent all too familiar to Wales.

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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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Last night of the Proms: Sweltering heat fails to dampen the audience's spirits

The audience stomp, clap and wave flags of every denomination as the eight-week Proms season ends.

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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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Two men arrested under Official Secrets Act - Met Police

One of the men is alleged to have spied for China while working as a parliamentary researcher, the Sunday Times reports.

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Friday, September 8, 2023

Scott McAfee: the young judge on Trump's Georgia case

A 34-year-old scuba diver and cellist, Judge McAfee has soared through Atlanta's conservative legal ranks.

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Roblox coming to PlayStation 4 and PS5

The popular children's gaming platform has more than 60 million players a day, according to the firm.

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Gabon coup: New PM tells BBC country should hold elections within two years

Raymond Ndong Sima, newly installed after a military coup, says it will take time to transition.

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Gabon coup: New PM tells BBC country should hold elections within two years

Raymond Ndong Sima, newly installed after a military coup, says it will take time to transition.

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Thursday, September 7, 2023

Has Australia cleaned up its act on climate?

Elected last year, PM Anthony Albanese vowed to haul his laggard nation from the "naughty corner".

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Newspaper headlines: 'Prison cuts row' and 'baby deaths cover-up'

Almost all of Friday's papers continue to cover the story of missing terror suspect Daniel Khalife.

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Mali: At least 49 civilians reported dead in attack on river boat

National mourning is declared after jihadist attacks reportedly kill 49 civilians and 15 soldiers.

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Rishi Sunak makes 'historic' G20 visit to India

He will be the first British prime minister of Indian heritage to visit the country.

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Peter Navarro: ex-Trump adviser found guilty of contempt of Congress

Peter Navarro flouted a summons by a committee investigating efforts to reverse the 2020 election.

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Peter Navarro: ex-Trump adviser found guilty of contempt of Congress

Peter Navarro flouted a summons by a committee investigating efforts to reverse the 2020 election.

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023

Thousands of Canadian wildfire evacuees allowed home

Yellowknife's mayor cautioned returning residents that the city "will look a little bit different".

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Slums hidden as India puts on its best face for G20

Delhi is pulling out all the stops to dazzle world leaders as they prepare to gather this weekend.

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Danelo Cavalcante: Security lapse let killer 'crab walk' out of US prison

Danel Cavalcante used the same escape route taken by another inmate who fled earlier this year.

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Rolling Stones on the red carpet after new album launch

The band confirms the release of Hackney Diamonds, their first album of original material since 2005.

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023

Deadly cyclone in southern Brazil kills at least 21 people

The governor of Rio Grande do Sul, Eduardo Leite, said it was the state's worst ever weather disaster.

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Happy Valley: Sarah Lancashire wins big at National Television Awards

Ant and Dec also win best presenter for the 22nd year running but there was no prize for This Morning.

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Sand dredging devastating ocean floor, UN warns

Around six billion tonnes of sand is dredged from the world's oceans every year, a new report says.

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Sand dredging devastating ocean floor, UN warns

Around six billion tonnes of sand is dredged from the world's oceans every year, a new report says.

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Greece floods: Volos mayor warns 'stay in your homes!'

One person has died in Greece after torrential rain triggered flash flooding in parts of the country.

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Monday, September 4, 2023

Newspaper headlines: 'Minister's TV blunder' and 'Blairites are back'

Gillian Keegan's "four-letter rant" is featured on the front of most of Tuesday's papers.

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Venice: Scuffles occur outside Woody Allen film premiere

The protesters chanted "no rape culture" as they attempted to get on to the red carpet at the Venice Film Festival.

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‘Wrong number’ couple fight India deportation

Pakistani Gulzar Khan and his wife want to stay together after he married her illegally in India.

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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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Kim Jong Un to visit Putin in Russia for weapons talks - US

North Korea's leader will discuss supplying weapons for Russia to use in Ukraine, a US official tells BBC's US partner CBS.

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UK weather: Heat-health alert in place as temperatures to hit 32C

The health alert is in force across most of England until Sunday, with temperatures peaking midweek.

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Sunday, September 3, 2023

Jammu: Long wait for justice after India cough syrup deaths

In 2020, 12 children in India's Jammu region died, allegedly after drinking a contaminated cough syrup.

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Crystal Palace: Man arrested after alleged racist abuse of Wolves player during match

A man in his 60s is arrested after allegedly racially abusing a Wolves player at Crystal Palace's Selhurst Park during Sunday's Premier League game.

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Minnesota jail in lockdown as 100 inmates refuse to return to cells

Prisoners are reportedly protesting conditions at the facility amid hot conditions.

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US Open 2023 results: Coco Gauff ends Caroline Wozniacki's comeback run

Coco Gauff shows why she is one the favourites at the US Open with a gutsy win over Caroline Wozniacki to reach the quarter-finals.

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Ukraine's defence minister Oleksii Reznikov dismissed

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed Oleksii Reznikov, saying "new approaches" were needed.

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Saturday, September 2, 2023

Former top US diplomat Bill Richardson dies aged 75

The former US envoy to the UN won praise for his work freeing detained Americans around the world.

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Fukushima: China's anger at Japan is fuelled by disinformation

Scientists have backed Japan's treated waste water release, but Beijing's protest remains loud.

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Spectacular meteor streaks across night sky in Turkey

Green shafts of light from a meteor were caught on camera as it passed over the city of Erzurum.

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Spanish club hope to help Mason Greenwood find 'best level'

Getafe manager Jose Bordalas says the Spanish club are going to help England forward Mason Greenwood "recover his best level" after his season-long loan move from Manchester United.

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Friday, September 1, 2023

UK scientists tackle periods in polar research

How young polar researchers in the UK are tackling the taboo subject of menstruation.

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Ukraine war: Putin influencers profiting from war propaganda

Russia's military bloggers are reaping the rewards of a growing advertising market on Telegram.

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The Papers: Al-Fayed dies and 'concrete chaos' at schools

The weekend's papers focus on faulty concrete in schools and the death of Mohamed Al-Fayed, aged 94.

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Tharman Shanmugaratnam: Singapore picks a president who could've been much more

Voters chose Tharman Shanmugaratnam for a ceremonial role but many felt it was a waste of potential.

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Mohamed Al Fayed: Former Harrods owner dies at 94

The high-profile Egyptian businessman lost his son Dodi in the car crash that killed Princess Diana.

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Israel confirms it killed Hamas leader Haniyeh in Tehran in July

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