Saturday, September 30, 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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Trevor Braun was struggling to feed his family during a devastating drought, so he decided to sell the family farm to focus on selling sweet treats. Farmers walk away from drought, distress to celebrate sweet food van success

Trevor Braun was struggling to feed his family during a devastating drought, so he decided to sell the family farm to focus on selling sweet treats.

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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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Yallourn was built to house workers in Victoria's State Electricity Commission. It was dug up so the coal underneath could be mined. Locals still fondly remember Yallourn, the 'garden city' dug up for coal

Yallourn was built to house workers in Victoria's State Electricity Commission. It was dug up so the coal underneath could be mined.

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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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Friday, September 29, 2023

Week in pictures: 23-29 September 2023

A selection of striking images from around the world, taken over the past seven days.

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Evergrande: The rise and fall of the property giant's billionaire founder

Hui Ka Yan, the founder of a crisis-hit Chinese property giant, is under police surveillance.

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It's the scientific equivalent of finding a needle in a haystack. Heard of Queensland's food detectives? They just cracked an important case

It's the scientific equivalent of finding a needle in a haystack.

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Watch: '27 years' for Tupac - sheriff gets emotional

Kevin McMahill recalls the lengthy investigation as he confirms an arrest over the rapper's 1996 murder.

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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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Pastor Daniel: Claims that a Christian preacher has the power to tame lions are false

The viral video has spread to many countries in Africa, but does not show a church pastor taming lions.

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Man arrested in connection with Tupac Shakur murder in 1996 - reports

Las Vegas police arrest man in connection with murder of rapper Tupac Shakur in 1996, US media report.

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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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Thursday, September 28, 2023

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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The 11km tunnel would ease transport costs, saving trucks from traffic lights, congestion and frequent crashes, farmers say. Farmers warn pausing plans for Australia's longest tunnel will affect food prices

The 11km tunnel would ease transport costs, saving trucks from traffic lights, congestion and frequent crashes, farmers say.

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Trump loses bid to delay New York civil fraud trial

Mr Trump and three of his adult children are among witnesses who are expected to be called in the case.

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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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Gaza-Israel tensions spiral amid closures and clashes

Pressure builds as Israeli closures over border violence hit Palestinian workers.

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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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Wednesday, September 27, 2023

'It's good to be home,' after 371 days in space

Astronaut Frank Rubio now holds the record for the longest continuous space flight in US history.

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Iraq wedding fire: How the blaze unfolded

Around 100 people have died and 100 others injured after a fire broke out during a wedding in Iraq.

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Nagorno-Karabakh: Armenians rush to help ‘brothers and sisters’

Every hour, the number of people fleeing Nagorno-Karabakh climbs even further.

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NFL's Travis Kelce breaks silence on 'amazing' Taylor Swift

The sports star says his rumoured love interest's appearance at his game on Sunday was "awesome".

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Scientists get closer to solving mystery of antimatter

The elusive substance holds the key to discovering how the Universe was formed.

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Travis King in US custody after North Korea expulsion

It comes after a North Korean news agency said the country had decided to "deport" the 23-year-old.

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023

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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Nagorno-Karabakh: Almost 30,000 refugees have fled to Armenia

The exodus comes as the Armenian prime minister warns of ethnic cleansing in the region.

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Canada's Speaker Anthony Rota resigns after Nazi in parliament row

Anthony Rota resigns after unwittingly praising a 98-year-old Ukrainian who fought for a Nazi unit.

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JP Morgan settles Epstein lawsuits with US Virgin Islands and Jes Staley

It will pay the US Virgin Islands to resolve a lawsuit over its alleged ties with the convicted sex offender.

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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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Monday, September 25, 2023

The Philippine coastguard removes a floating cordon installed by Chinese vessels blocking access to a prime fishing patch which the Philippines said was in violation of international law. Philippines executes 'special operation' to remove floating barrier in South China Sea

The Philippine coastguard removes a floating cordon installed by Chinese vessels blocking access to a prime fishing patch which the Philippines said was in violation of international law.

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South China Sea: Philippines Coast Guard cuts barrier

The Philippines says it has executed a "special operation" to remove a floating barrier in the South China Sea.

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Nagorno-Karabakh: Voices of Armenians fleeing

Thousands of people are fleeing the disputed region often leaving without belongings or food.

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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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Sunday, September 24, 2023

Ukraine war: Training to clear the world's most heavily mined country

How British military bomb disposal teams are helping Ukrainian engineers clear Russian minefields.

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With black eyes, bruised arms, and threatened with a shot gun, Kate knew she had to leave a violent relationship on a farm in rural Western Australia. But she faced a big question — how? 'I'm going to bury you alive': Domestic violence survivor speaks out after ex-partner sentenced

With black eyes, bruised arms, and threatened with a shot gun, Kate knew she had to leave a violent relationship on a farm in rural Western Australia. But she faced a big question — how?

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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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Olympic winner slams black Irish girl's medal snub

The Olympic champion says "there is no room for racism in sport" after footage from Ireland went viral.

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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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Saturday, September 23, 2023

Rare 'Dumbo' octopus filmed on deep sea live stream

An 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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Rice is agriculture's second-largest methane emitter, surpassing beef, but a small group of growers is producing a rain-fed crop, with a smaller environmental footprint. The problem is they can't export it. Farmers want to export 'climate-smart' rice — but an old law stands in their way

Rice is agriculture's second-largest methane emitter, surpassing beef, but a small group of growers is producing a rain-fed crop, with a smaller environmental footprint. The problem is they can't export it.

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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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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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Friday, September 22, 2023

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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Dimethoate is already banned in Europe, and now Australia's chemical regulator has suspended its post-harvest use on the popular fruits, so what's the risk if you've been eating them for years? This neurotoxin is now suspended from use on mangoes and avocados after harvest, so why not oranges?

Dimethoate is already banned in Europe, and now Australia's chemical regulator has suspended its post-harvest use on the popular fruits, so what's the risk if you've been eating them for years?

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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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Chandrayaan-3: Indian space agency Isro says no signal yet from Moon lander

Chandrayaan-3 was dormant during lunar night, but the extreme cold could have harmed its batteries.

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Russian TV teases launch of Tucker Carlson show

The ex-Fox News anchor appears in a trailer on state-run Rossiya 24 but exact details are not clear.

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Arunachal Pradesh: India-China border row flares over athlete visas

Beijing denies claims three Indian fighters are unable to enter China for the Asian Games.

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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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Thursday, September 21, 2023

Where Ukraine’s army of amputees go to repair their lives

Orla Guerin visits a hospital and clinic in Ukraine, where 15,000 lost limbs in the first half of 2023.

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Brand exposed himself then laughed about it on air, says woman

The incident, which happened in Los Angeles in 2008, is the first time Brand has been heard publicly admitting sexual misconduct.

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Who is Rupert Murdoch?

Revered and feared, the tycoon has built a global media empire on four continents.

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Rupert Murdoch's media empire through the years

He built one of the world's most powerful media empires - here are some of his biggest acquisitions.

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Queen Camilla and Brigitte Macron play table tennis

King Charles and Queen Camilla are in France for the second day of a three-day state visit

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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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Wednesday, September 20, 2023

Research into varroa mite is expected to surge after Australia waved the white flag in its fight to eradicate the pest from New South Wales, a decision that is also expected to increase beekeeping costs. Will living with varroa mite make Australian honey and food more expensive?

Research into varroa mite is expected to surge after Australia waved the white flag in its fight to eradicate the pest from New South Wales, a decision that is also expected to increase beekeeping costs.

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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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Tasmanian beekeepers are on alert after the mainland gave up on eradicating the varroa mite — but one local apiarist sees the march of the deadly parasitic pest as an "opportunity" for the island's industry. Will the 'moat' of Bass Strait keep varroa mite at bay and save Tasmania's bees?

Tasmanian beekeepers are on alert after the mainland gave up on eradicating the varroa mite — but one local apiarist sees the march of the deadly parasitic pest as an "opportunity" for the island's industry.

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EU demands answers about Poland visa scandal

The Polish government is embroiled in allegations that migrants were illegally sold visas.

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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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MohBad: Nigerian fans demand justice after Afrobeat star's death

Demonstrators want to know how popular 27-year-old singer Mohbad died last week.

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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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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

A Tasmanian company developing seaweed supplements to reduce cow farts and burps is recognised by a prestigious environmental prize set-up by Prince William and Sir David Attenborough. Plan to tackle cow farts and burps catches attention of Prince William-backed prize

A Tasmanian company developing seaweed supplements to reduce cow farts and burps is recognised by a prestigious environmental prize set-up by Prince William and Sir David Attenborough.

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How India-Canada ties descended into a public feud

The rift between two strategic partners erupted over a Sikh separatist leader's murder in Canada.

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Monday, September 18, 2023

The WA government directs the Department of Mines Industry Regulation and Safety to introduce legislative amendments and develop a new code of practice after a report finds the incident was largely preventable. Driver used 'all three onboard fire extinguishers with little success' before truck explosion, report says

The WA government directs the Department of Mines Industry Regulation and Safety to introduce legislative amendments and develop a new code of practice after a report finds the incident was largely preventable.

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As Australia experiences "bigger … hotter fires", experts say buffel grass — which is now found in every state and territory — poses a growing bushfire risk. Invasive grass with role in deadly Maui blaze 'absolutely a threat' to Australian lives

As Australia experiences "bigger … hotter fires", experts say buffel grass — which is now found in every state and territory — poses a growing bushfire risk.

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After her husband and daughter died in a car crash, Kris McMillan's son bought her a Labrador-cross for company. Max will never go without — but as the cost-of-living crisis worsens, not all pets are so lucky. When money is tight, Kris will go without food before letting her dog's bowl go empty

After her husband and daughter died in a car crash, Kris McMillan's son bought her a Labrador-cross for company. Max will never go without — but as the cost-of-living crisis worsens, not all pets are so lucky.

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It's not so easy to tinker under the bonnet of the family car anymore so the next generation is gaining skills in electronics in new-look careers. Mechanical apprentices pivot to keep up with electric vehicles, autonomous tractors

It's not so easy to tinker under the bonnet of the family car anymore so the next generation is gaining skills in electronics in new-look careers.

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India could be behind killing of Canadian Sikh - Trudeau

Hardeep Singh Nijjar was shot dead outside of a Sikh temple on 18 June in British Columbia.

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It's barely detectable to the human eye, but a microscopic parasite has decimated wombat populations across south-east Australia. Now, researchers have a better idea of how outbreaks occur, as they continue working to find ways to rescue the iconic marsupial from a "horrible, slow death". Wombat researchers' new theory in ongoing fight against the mite

It's barely detectable to the human eye, but a microscopic parasite has decimated wombat populations across south-east Australia. Now, researchers have a better idea of how outbreaks occur, as they continue working to find ways to rescue the iconic marsupial from a "horrible, slow death".

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Ukraine sues EU neighbours over food imports ban

Kyiv says Slovakia, Poland and Hungary act illegally - but they say they need to protect their farmers.

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Danish artist told to repay museum €67,000 after turning in blank canvasses

Jens Haaning was given about €67,000 by a Danish museum to create art, but sent it blank canvasses.

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Sunday, September 17, 2023

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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Inside South Africa's Operation Dudula vigilantes: 'Why we hate foreigners'

BBC Africa Eye gains rare access to Operation Dudula, South Africa's prominent anti-migrant movement.

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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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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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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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After swapping their demanding jobs and cosmopolitan life in inner Melbourne for a bush block in Queensland, Jennifer Nini and Ben McGuire haven't looked back. Leaving city crowds behind, this couple has found contentment by flower farming in country Queensland

After swapping their demanding jobs and cosmopolitan life in inner Melbourne for a bush block in Queensland, Jennifer Nini and Ben McGuire haven't looked back.

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Turin: Girl, 5, killed after Italian military jet crash

Video footage appears to show he pilot ejecting from the plane as it starts to fall from the sky.

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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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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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Friday, September 15, 2023

The Rubiales World Cup kiss row... in 87 seconds

Spain's Women's World Cup success has been overshadowed by the actions of Luis Rubiales during celebrations.

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Trevor Noah jumps into fan's car to beat traffic in Johannesburg

The ex-Daily Show host's ordeal played out live on air as he ran late for an interview in Johannesburg.

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Morocco earthquake: The teacher who lost all 32 of her pupils

A teacher tells the BBC all 32 of her pupils died after tremors struck a mountain village.

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September's devastating floods - in 66 seconds

A look back at some of the calamitous floods that have occurred around the world in just the first half of this month.

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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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Mexican police officers convicted over 2021 migrant killings

The officers are convicted of killing 17 migrants found in a burnt truck near the US border in 2021.

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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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Thursday, September 14, 2023

France's Carrefour puts up 'shrinkflation' warning signs

Carrefour is telling its customers which products are smaller than they used to be.

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Nasa's UFO report: What we learned from UAP study

Nasa's long-awaited report aims to demystify how it investigates unexplained phenomena.

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Danelo Cavalcante: Captured US jail fugitive planned to flee to Canada

Danelo Cavalcante also reportedly said officers came so close at times they almost stepped on him.

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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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Wednesday, September 13, 2023

Drug lord El Chapo's wife released from prison

Coronel, 34, had admitted helping Guzmán run the Sinaloa drugs cartel and aiding his prison escape.

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Libya floods: 5,300 dead amid calls for humanitarian support

As victims in Derna are buried in mass graves, rescuers say they are desperate for more help.

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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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Libya floods: Why damage to Derna was so catastrophic

A visual guide to why heavy rain caused such devastation and killed so many people in the city of Derna.

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023

A northern Victorian abattoir makes a decision to stop its organic service kills, leaving farmers struggling to process their animals to a certified standard. Organic meat sales 'will basically stop' as abattoir stops processing certified animals, farmers warn

A northern Victorian abattoir makes a decision to stop its organic service kills, leaving farmers struggling to process their animals to a certified standard.

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Kim Jong Un receives red carpet welcome into Russia

The North Korean leader is expected to meet President Vladimir Putin in Russia.

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Three reasons Kim Jong Un and Vladimir Putin might want to be friends

From shared enemies to a reliance on China, Russia and North Korea have a few things in common.

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Morocco earthquake: 'The destruction is complete, vast'

Hassan Ghani Sheikh from Islamic Relief Worldwide says people in the earthquake zone are traumatised and helpless.

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House of Representatives to open Biden impeachment inquiry, Kevin McCarthy says

Senior Republican Kevin McCarthy says the inquiry will investigate allegations of abuse of power.

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River of red wine floods Portuguese village after distillery mishap

More than 2.2 million litres of wine flowed through the streets of a Portuguese village after an accident.

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Kim Jong Un crosses Russian border for talks with Putin

The two leaders could meet at the Vostochny space centre in Russia's far east, according to reports.

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Monday, September 11, 2023

Russia targeted civilian cargo ship with cruise missile - UK

UK officials say Moscow fired at the ship in Odesa port, with the attack stopped by air defences.

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Ein el-Hilweh: Deadly clashes resume in Palestinian camp in Lebanon

At least 10 people have reportedly killed in intense fighting between rival groups at Ein el-Hilweh.

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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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Sunday, September 10, 2023

Spanish FA president Rubiales to resign over kiss

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

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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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Saturday, September 9, 2023

Michelle Leonard, the NSW AgriFutures Rural Woman of the Year, has devoted her career to inspiring young people in regional areas to explore music. Travelling thousands of kilometres every year to inspire regional children with music

Michelle Leonard, the NSW AgriFutures Rural Woman of the Year, has devoted her career to inspiring young people in regional areas to explore music.

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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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With just under 80,000 head of cattle at any one time, this company is left to manage 100,000 tonnes of manure a year. This feedlot has one of the largest piles of manure to remove. Now it is being turned into a commodity

With just under 80,000 head of cattle at any one time, this company is left to manage 100,000 tonnes of manure a year.

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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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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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Friday, September 8, 2023

Australia is still hoping to eradicate the pest but some beekeepers say it is time to manage its presence instead of destroying established hives. Varroa mite is common in most parts of the world. This is how they've learned to live with the deadly bee parasite

Australia is still hoping to eradicate the pest but some beekeepers say it is time to manage its presence instead of destroying established hives.

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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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G Marimuthu: Indian film industry mourns popular actor

G Marimuthu, who died of a heart attack, acted in more than 50 Tamil films and starred in a TV drama.

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Sylvester Stallone shadow boxes with the Pope

The Rocky actor threw some air punches with the pontiff during a meeting at the Vatican.

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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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Elon Musk says he withheld Starlink over Crimea to avoid escalation

A senior Ukrainian official says this enabled Russian attacks and accuses him of "committing evil".

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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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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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Thursday, September 7, 2023

Vincent Van Quickenborne: Belgian justice minister apologises for 'Pipigate' scandal

Vincent Van Quickenborne has received criticism after guests at his birthday urinated on a police van.

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G20 summit: What do the people of Delhi think about the event?

India's capital Delhi has undergone a makeover as it prepares to host world leaders.

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George Santos: Internal campaign research raised red flags before his election

An internal "vulnerability report" with multiple concerns about his CV was sent to top Republicans.

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Danelo Cavalcante: Escaped inmate has history of abuse and violence

The killer was wanted for shooting a man in Brazil before he murdered his girlfriend in the US.

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Mark Dickey: Huge rescue mission for US man deep in Turkey cave

Mark Dickey has been stuck in the Morca Cave since Saturday after suffering gastrointestinal bleeding.

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023

Trump suffers loss in second E Jean Carroll defamation case

A judge has ruled that Donald Trump is liable for defaming the writer who accused him of rape.

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Scientists grow whole model of human embryo, without sperm or egg

The research helps understanding of the earliest moments of life and the reasons behind infertility.

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Florida man arrested after trying to cross Atlantic in hamster wheel vessel

Reza Baluchi tried to "run" from Florida to London in a homemade vessel during hurricane season.

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DNA exonerates man 47 years after rape conviction

It is believed to be the longest standing wrongful conviction to be overturned in the US.

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Ukraine war: Romania reveals Russian drone parts hit its territory

Russian drones have been hitting Ukrainian port facilities on the border with Nato member Romania.

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Luis Rubiales: Jenni Hermoso files legal complaint over Women's World Cup final kiss

Jenni Hermoso has filed a legal complaint over the kiss by Spanish football federation president Luis Rubiales after the Women's World Cup final.

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Ukraine: At least 17 dead in missile attack on market

Officials in Russia have not yet claimed responsibility for the strike in the eastern city of Kostyantynivka.

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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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Tuesday, September 5, 2023

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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Australia's most ambitious environmental reform is about to get a shake-up, so here's your guide to why we have a Murray-Darling Basin Plan and how it might change. What is the Murray-Darling Basin Plan and why does the federal government want to change it?

Australia's most ambitious environmental reform is about to get a shake-up, so here's your guide to why we have a Murray-Darling Basin Plan and how it might change.

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Mitch McConnell: Doctor says no evidence of stroke or seizures in freezing spell

The 81-year-old Republican has frozen twice in as many months, prompting concerns about his health.

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Video shows police officer escape from raging fire

Brittan Morgan was helping to evacuate an area when both sides of the road were engulfed in flames.

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Jorge Vilda: Spanish federation sacks World Cup-winning coach amid Luis Rubiales kiss row

Jorge Vilda, Spain's Women's World Cup-winning head coach, has been sacked amid the ongoing Luis Rubiales kiss row.

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Rédoine Faïd trial: Top security for French 'jailbreak king'

Rédoine Faïd was one of France's most notorious gangsters when he escaped from prison in 2018.

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Monday, September 4, 2023

New tech boosts Dutch drive for sustainable farming

In the Netherlands, experiments are underway to ensure future food supply and cut carbon emissions.

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Ukraine says Russian drones crashed in Romania

But the Romanian foreign ministry rejects Kyiv's version of events, saying it didn't happen.

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Smash Mouth frontman Steve Harwell dies at 56

The US band's singer had been receiving end of life care for liver failure, his manager said.

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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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Sunday, September 3, 2023

A warmer-than-average winter will see fewer Queensland mangoes on supermarket shelves this Christmas, with producers warning a lower yield will lead to a reduced supply of the tropical fruit. Hold the pav. North Queensland mangoes set to be in short supply at Christmas after warm winter

A warmer-than-average winter will see fewer Queensland mangoes on supermarket shelves this Christmas, with producers warning a lower yield will lead to a reduced supply of the tropical fruit.

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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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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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A mining company wants to explore Nick's farm for rare earth elements — but he's worried about what would happen to his farm if exploration turns into actual digging. A mining company wants to explore Nick's farm, but he's worried — what happens if they find something?

A mining company wants to explore Nick's farm for rare earth elements — but he's worried about what would happen to his farm if exploration turns into actual digging.

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Sudan conflict: Air strike on Khartoum kills at least 20

Hundreds have died and millions have been forced from their homes since fighting began in April.

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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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Saturday, September 2, 2023

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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Minerals mined deep under Canadian soil are turned into fertilisers that are used on Australian farms to produce the food that feeds the world. But as some countries take steps to curb fertiliser use, farmers fear they too could be faced with restrictions.  For Sally it's a simple prospect yet governments globally are taking steps to curb what she's doing

Minerals mined deep under Canadian soil are turned into fertilisers that are used on Australian farms to produce the food that feeds the world. But as some countries take steps to curb fertiliser use, farmers fear they too could be faced with restrictions. 

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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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Friday, September 1, 2023

Bodycam video shows Ohio police fatally shooting pregnant black woman

Ta'Kiya Young, 21, appears to advance the car towards an Ohio officer before a single shot is fired.

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Woman sets record for world's longest mullet

Tami Manis' hair is 172.72cm (5ft 8in) long. She says she has to braid it to keep it safe.

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Typhoon Saola rips ups trees as Hong Kong braces for storm

The highest level of storm alert is in effect in Hong Kong, with people being warned to stay indoors.

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YouTube parenting advice mum arrested on child abuse suspicion

The Utah vlogger's malnourished son escaped to her neighbour's home to seek help, police say.

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New Zealand: Lord of the Rings creators stop divisive land development

Sir Peter Jackson and his partner say they want to restore Shelly Bay's natural beauty.

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