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Spielberg's The Fabelmans wins at Toronto Film Festival

The festival's People's Choice Award is regarded as an indicator of future success at the Oscars. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ZOY52QT

China Covid: Quarantine bus crash kills 27 and injures 20

The bus overturns on the way to an isolation facility, causing anger over China's zero-Covid policy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pFAcsBl

Lady Gaga forced to stop show amid lightning storm

The star was performing the last night of her Chromatica Ball tour in Miami when a storm descended. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wdszhg3

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

The Russian leader wanted to subjugate Ukraine "but that won't happen", says the UK chief of defence staff. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Uq1GDBH

Paul Pogba: Juventus midfielder's brother Mathias charged over alleged extortion plot

The brother of Juventus and France midfielder Paul Pogba is being charged and detained over an alleged plot to extort money from the former Manchester United player. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VRG19hi

'They need to apologise': Africans on the UK monarchy

Young people tell the BBC they want an apology from the British Royal Family for colonisation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/oKZatr0

Haiti riots: Calls for calm after days of anti-government violence and looting

Protests rage after an end to government subsidies sends fuel prices soaring. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ezpDV8F

Mahsa Amini: Women take headscarves off in protest at funeral

Police fire tear gas after Mahsa Amini's funeral as mourners chant anti-government slogans. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qtBsL5J

French cycling flew men in business class and women in economy

The French Cycling Federation defends its decision to fly its men to the Cycling World Championships in Australia in business class while the women travelled in economy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wOX1AjP

What now for America's fascination with the royals?

The Queen's passing is driving debates over the legacy of colonialism and the British Empire in North America. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/NETv7Qe

French footballer arrested over attack on teammate

Ex-Paris St-Germain player Aminata Diallo is re-arrested as police investigate an attack on a fellow player last year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xSaLkEc

Colourful songbirds could be traded to extinction

The wild bird trade is set to make tropical forests "drab", a study shows. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/i01VWUn

Fury in Iran as young woman dies following morality police arrest

Mahsa Amini, 22, died days after her arrest for allegedly not complying with rules on head coverings. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QsO9zuw

Eritrea's mass mobilisation as Ethiopia tensions rise

Men are being forced to join the army, which has been aiding neighbouring Ethiopia fight rebel forces. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/52XUl6O

Aerial footage shows aftermath of deadly flash floods in Italy

Emergency services have been rescuing people in the Marche Region. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2RNofwF

China fire: Skyscraper engulfed in massive flames

Officials in the city of Changsha say the fire has been extinguished and reported no casualties so far. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6Er5B4x

Chrissy Teigen says she has come to realise she had an abortion, not a miscarriage

Model Chrissy Teigen has recently come to terms with the fact that losing a baby wasn't a miscarriage. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XTpfhFc

Lakhimpur: India family shattered by rape and murder of Dalit sisters

Two days after the rape and murder of two sisters in India, the family speak to the BBC. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IJUwAck

Cardi B: Rapper pleads guilty to strip club assault charges

The US star is sentenced to 15 days community service over a fight in a New York strip club in 2018. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mEYxRsv

William Ruto: New Kenya president’s bold move to scrap subsidies

In his first major speech, William Ruto takes the politically risky move of ending a petrol subsidy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9MYLHDV

First US rail strike in 30 years averted with tentative deal - Biden

A strike would have impacted millions and cost the economy an estimated $2bn (£1.7bn) a day. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WaIDhfu

Ukraine war: Who is winning?

Ukrainian forces have made rapid advances, but Russia still holds 20% of the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nE4QZyL

Sweden election: How a neo-Nazi movement became kingmakers

A long-time pariah with roots in fascism, the Sweden Democrats are now the country's second-largest party. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WGdVkyA

Putin hails China's 'balanced position' on Ukraine

Russia's leader condemned attempts to create a "unipolar world" in talks with China's President Xi. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dkuj92y

Roger Federer to retire after Laver Cup in September

Roger Federer, a 20-time Grand Slam singles champion, will retire from top-level tennis after the Laver Cup in London later this month. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/MegXShr

Polish pop star's blasphemy conviction quashed

Singer Doda was fined for saying the writers of the Bible had been intoxicated on wine and cannabis. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qnIds8V

Wagner Group: Head of Russian mercenary group filmed recruiting in prison

Yevgeniy Prigozhin offered prisoners their freedom in exchange for six months service in Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0rtfjI2

Lebanese woman holds up bank to access frozen savings as anger boils

The second such incident in weeks comes as anger at restricted access to savings boils over. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TUl3rjP

Burkina Faso trapped miners: Director fined over disaster that left eight dead

The manager of the Perkoa zinc mine is found guilty of manslaughter and given a suspended sentence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IM4EYR

President Zelensky visits retaken Ukrainian city of Izyum

The Ukrainian president makes a surprise appearance to thank troops. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1fav9dK

Ethereum Merge: A cryptocurrency 'going green'

The second biggest cryptocurrency is to switch to a new operating model that it says uses 99.9% less energy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wz8jIEe

Girl in Queen fancy dress among last to hear from her

Olivia Akers wrote to Queen Elizabeth II in June with photos of her dressed as Her Majesty for a competition. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/P7YLwGE

Shanghai typhoon: Flights cancelled as China's biggest city braces for storm

Typhoon Muifa will be the 12th to hit mainland China this year and is expected to be the strongest. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7muXP5l

Herbert Jacobson killed during WWII attack on Pearl Harbor buried

Herbert Jacobson was laid to rest after modern forensic testing allowed his remains to be identified. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mcLHQG7

Ukraine war: EU chief sets out plans to tackle energy crisis

Ursula von der Leyen calls for EU-wide cuts to electricity use and windfall taxes on energy companies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/l1O0EFu

Don Bolduc: Republicans fret over 'too Trumpy' New Hampshire primary candidate

Republicans hoped this Senate race was a path to power. Now they're racing to head off the frontrunner. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/O3hWA8u

Syria cholera outbreak serious threat to region - UN

It is believed to be linked to people drinking unsafe water from the drought-hit River Euphrates. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XOWSHKm

Jean-Luc Godard: Visionary director's life and films in pictures

A look back at the groundbreaking films of French cinematic pioneer Jean-Luc Godard. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xFZO8hi

Rare ‘triple dip’ La NiƱa declared

La NiƱa has formed for the third consecutive year in the Pacific. Simon King explains what this might mean for global weather patterns. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xqvfnL2

Armenia-Azerbaijan: Dozens dead in overnight clashes

Armenia's prime minister says 49 soldiers died in the latest fighting between the neighbouring countries. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/W6pzP7s

PnB Rock: Rapper shot dead in LA waffle house in suspected robbery

Tributes flood in for the 30-year-old musician after he is reportedly killed in an armed robbery. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rsK8alm

Taoiseach: Queen's death 'reminder to nurture UK-Ireland relations'

The Queen's visit to Ireland in 2011 was a "watershed moment", Taoiseach MicheƔl Martin tells the BBC. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/l6wbTVI

Ukraine round-up: Counter-attack continues, Kremlin remains defiant

Monday saw Ukraine pressing a counter-offensive which has retaken swathes of territory in the north-east. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/q1AszkP

Li Yifeng: China arrests star who played Mao for soliciting prostitutes

Li Yifeng, one of China's most popular actors, was arrested by police in Beijing, state media say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/n7EVXa6

Ukraine war: What will Russia's losses mean for Putin?

Questions are being asked as even state media reported the "tough" week, says the BBC's Russia editor. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/U7kgKIn

Ukraine war: A successful surprise attack - but danger still looms

The BBC's defence correspondent looks at what's behind Ukraine's potential breakthrough in the east. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/m0kn61M

WATCH: Russian tanks abandoned on retaken Ukrainian territory

Ukraine's military says it has retaken territory from Russia, making its first significant gain in months. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pLrD4wF

Modern slavery shoots up by 10 million in five years

More than half of forced labour happens in richer countries, with women and children most at risk. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4C6pXaB

Ukraine war: Russians 'outnumbered 8-1' in counter-attack

Ukraine's army makes significant territorial gains, while Russia hits back with missiles. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gPuUEdx

Sweden election: Result could take days as vote too close to call

Anti-immigration Sweden Democrats set to become the second largest party with vote too close to call. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hwx2SjR

Uhuru Kenyatta: How will Kenya's outgoing president be remembered?

President Uhuru Kenyatta promised national cohesion and to fight corruption. He made some progress. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/NdwnS8L

Ukraine war: Zelensky says blackouts in Kharkiv and Donetsk caused by targeted Russian attacks

Power cuts have affected nine million people in revenge for a successful counter-attack, Ukraine says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/eZ83gOl

President Biden references Queen in 9/11 remembrance speech

The president pays tribute to the thousands of people who died 21 years after the attacks on US soil. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zYaUTkp

Ukraine war: Shock and joy in newly liberated villages

"They asked 'is anyone alive?' and I realised they were ours," says one woman. "They were so beautiful." from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BZRs7CJ

Charles III: Antigua and Barbuda plans vote on King's role as head of state

The country's PM says the poll will be held within three years, but Australia rules out a vote. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pTYLz8h

Kharkiv offensive: Ukrainian army says it has tripled retaken area

On Saturday, Ukraine captured key eastern towns, as Russian forces withdrew to "regroup". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/h7RaYES

US Open final: Iga Swiatek beats Ons Jabeur to win New York title

World number one Iga Swiatek caps a dominant season by beating Tunisia's Ons Jabeur at the US Open to win her second major title of 2022. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/U8qf6FN

Liz Truss and Joe Biden: The big issue that could derail UK/US relations

Expect unity on Ukraine and China but there's one worrying point of tension between the UK and US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IGJkL3X

'I want to see the rainbow flag raised in Iran'

One of two lesbians sentenced to death in Iran had spoken to the BBC about her hopes for the future. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BOH1ZJm

Hong Kong: Five jailed in for 'seditious' children's books

Authorities said the books, about sheep trying to hold back wolves, referred to the Beijing government. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/aS4VxcF

Queen Elizabeth II and Africa: In pictures

Queen Elizabeth visited more than 20 African countries during her reign, as independence swept the continent. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OjgeCa5

Charles III is proclaimed king in TV first

King Charles III is proclaimed king by is a historic ceremony, broadcast for the first time. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30jxpWf

New Zealand: Whale may have caused boat flip that killed five

Mayor Craig Mackle says the whale may have surfaced beneath the boat causing it to capsize. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/r0Z5xbf

Kharkiv offensive: Russia surprised as Ukraine takes several towns - UK

President Zelensky says Ukraine has retaken 30 settlements in its eastern offensive this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nasPd3r

Ukraine war: UN says blackout threatens Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant

The head of the UN nuclear agency says the situation at a Russian-held nuclear plant cannot continue. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ypNQKtk

Queen Elizabeth II and Africa: A long-standing relationship

The leaders of countries across the continent express their sadness at the Queen's death. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TzH41Dj

Outpouring of sympathy across the Commonwealth

From prime ministers to people on the street, the Commonwealth nations pay tribute to the Queen. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XiCjRM8

Ukraine has retaken 1,000 square kilometres in a week - Zelensky

Kyiv says a lightning counteroffensive has recaptured vast swathes of territory in its south and east. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/uLIkc3K

Queen Elizabeth II: How the monarch charmed millions of Indians

Queen Elizabeth II visited India three times over three decades to a warm reception. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/SpnGPXv

In pictures: World reacts to the Queen's death

Condolences pour in from around the globe following news of the British monarch's death. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/geFIQrR

Ukraine war: Heavily pregnant medic held in Russian prison

The family of Mariana Mamonova are calling for her release before her due date at the end September. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ZPfFGWU

Queen Elizabeth II: Australians pay tribute to 'a great monarch'

People in Sydney discuss what Queen Elizabeth II meant to them. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tuqvWEn

Life sentence for Swedish teen for killing teachers with axe and knives

An 18-year-old who killed two teachers with an axe was given life imprisonment. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zeTtfqX

Queen's doctors concerned for her health - palace

Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall travel to Balmoral, with the Duke of Cambridge on his way. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/U2zJaHQ

WATCH: The Northern Lights as seen from space

The footage released by released by the European Space Agency shows the phenomenon from space. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ae2E6Cy

Ukraine war: US approves $2.6bn in new aid

Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin announces the package at a meeting with other ministers in Germany. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rRiQn4Z

Climate change: Europe's warm summer shatters records

Heatwaves and a record drought drove record heat all over Europe this summer, according to satellite data. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hN2oMCE

Central Vista: Delhi's iconic landmark gets a facelift

PM Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the redeveloped version of the 3km long Central Vista avenue. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36ku4OC

Obamas return to White House to unveil portraits

Barack and Michelle Obama returned to the White House to carry on the tradition of former US presidents revealing their official portraits. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tHD6okS

Zaporizhzhia: Ukraine suggests UN peacekeepers for nuclear plant

Inspectors who visited the Zaporizhzhia power station last week observed shelling damage. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/eI2E3DA

Albania severs diplomatic ties with Iran over cyber-attack

Albania and the US accuse Iran of hiring hackers to paralyse public services and steal state data. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Ki5MIbO

California wildfires: Two dead and mass evacuations amid heatwave

A rapidly-spreading wildfire in southern California has killed two people and torched homes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OVZ13wu

New York returns $19m worth of stolen art to Italy

The 58 pieces include a marble head of the goddess Athena dated 200 BC, worth an estimated $3m alone. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/aHjhCF3

Pakistan floods: Biggest lake subsides amid race to help victims

Breaches were made to embankments on the lake but thousands of people remain stranded after floods. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/u842h3v

Ho Chi Minh: 12 people dead in karaoke bar fire

The blaze moved quickly on the upper floors of the building trapping many customers and staff. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6VjarmO

Dutch city of Haarlem may be world’s first to ban most meat ads

Haarlem is to ban most adverts for meat from public spaces because of the food's impact on climate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/MzQwrZ0

PSG football coach faces backlash over 'sand yacht' response to private jet question

Christophe Galtier laughs off a question about flying rather than taking the train. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yqwz8cK

Tracking Tico: Manatee rescued after frantic search

Tico, a rescued manatee, sent experts on a 4,000km-chase after they became concerned for his welfare. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Q45Wm1G

Canada stab victim 'died helping others'

Gloria Burns. 62, was killed as she tried to help other victims of Sunday's attacks in Saskatchewan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IEfOQVe

Ukraine: Ben Stiller and Sean Penn latest Americans banned from Russia

Moscow's "stop list" includes more than 1,000 names, including celebrities who have backed Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/AMs0aDN

How India is building a pearl farming industry

The Indian government is fuelling its growth, but critics say the boom is coming at a cost. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DvjBwZr

Ukraine war: North Korea supplying Russia with weapons, say US reports

Documents obtained by US media say Pyongyang is supplying millions of artillery shells and rockets. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/koeDN8z

Shireen Abu Aqla: Israel says 'high probability' soldier killed reporter

An Israeli military probe concludes it is likely a soldier shot Shireen Abu Aqla "by mistake". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ckiKjoO

Kenya election 2022: Supreme Court confirms William Ruto's victory against Raila Odinga

Losing candidate Raila Odinga did not provide evidence of his allegations of fraud, the judges said. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5b1M0pC

Afghanistan: Russian embassy staff killed in Kabul bombing

The bomber was shot dead by guards as he approached the embassy gates, officials say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5iw0Bf9

Chile constitution: Voters overwhelmingly reject radical change

The new progressive document was meant to replace the constitution drawn up under military rule. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/c1RECZX

Nirvana win lawsuit over 1991 Nevermind album cover

A judge's ruling prevents Spencer Elden from re-filing a case over the Nevermind sleeve from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Wpx6BFH

33-day 'Smiling Pope' John Paul I beatified at the Vatican

John Paul I led the Catholic Church for 33 days in 1978, with his death causing controversy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FMkVBwb

Cyrus Mistry: Billionaire former Tata chairman dies in car crash

The death of Cyrus Mistry is a big loss for the business world, the Indian prime minister says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zplNRij

Legionnaire's suspected cause of Argentina pneumonia deaths

Health officials believe the infectious pneumonia which killed four was caused by the rare lung disease. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lStMka9

Ukraine war: Russia wants to destroy Europeans' normal life, Zelensky warns

Russia is trying to attack Europe with "poverty and political chaos", President Zelensky says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CJwFvjk

WATCH: Wall of dust sweeps across Arizona

Aerial footage shows the 50-mile-wide haboob as it moved, leaving thousands without power. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Mf5xiAv

Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant: Link lost to main power line

The UN nuclear watchdog says the Zaporizhzhia plant is now relying on a reserve line to supply power. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OhTIBco

Disease warning as Pakistan flood death toll rises

The death toll from unprecedented flooding passes 1,200, with a third of the victims said to be children. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/NmWoCPc

Pilot circling US city threatens to crash on Walmart

Police in Tupelo, Mississippi say they have been in contact with the person flying the aircraft from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/n6cIWkz

Ukraine's First Lady Olena Zelenska on human cost of war

Olena Zelenska says while the economic cost of war affects the world, Ukrainians are counting their casualties. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1qa8tXC

Zelenska: As Europe counts pennies we count casualties

Ukraine's first lady says it's important to keep highlighting the human cost of the war in her country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/SFLAuvW

Mourners pay respects to Mikhail Gorbachev

The former Soviet leader, who took power in 1985, died on Tuesday aged 91. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3C7rsbD

What we do and don't know about the FBI search of Trump's home

Agents took classified documents from the former president's home as part of an unprecedented investigation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BRfdg7k

How Pakistan floods are linked to climate change

Pakistan's geography - and its immense glaciers - make it vulnerable to climate change. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Uldp3jt

Ukraine war: G7 agrees to impose price cap on Russian oil

Members of the Group of Seven say the move will hurt Russia's ability to finance its war on Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wlQaIB3

Gibraltar collision: Crucial hours as fuel removed from stricken ship

Salvage teams off Gibraltar rush to pump fuel from a bulk carrier as it leaks oil into the sea. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1bBxDHS

Teesta Setalvad: India activist gets bail in 2002 Gujarat riots case

Teesta Setalvad's arrest on charges of fabricating evidence was widely condemned by global rights groups. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/p3MqayJ

Does China believe its own propaganda on Uyghurs?

The BBC's John Sudworth, forced out of China for his reporting on Xinjiang, considers Beijing's approach. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GHIZYOP

Vicky Bowman: UK ex-envoy to Myanmar handed one-year jail term

It comes after Ms Bowman and her spouse were arrested for violating immigration laws. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cifQJxY

Canada: 12 diners sent to hospital from likely aconite poisoning

Aconite, also known as Devil's Helmet, is a common garden plant that can be lethal if ingested. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/s6K8hzq

Covid in China: Chengdu lockdown after outbreak

The country is sticking to a "zero Covid" policy, requiring lockdowns over a handful of cases. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zWr7pAR

Putin will not attend Gorbachev's funeral

The Kremlin says the Russian leader is too busy to attend the Soviet ex-leader's funeral on Saturday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/c2XozSj

Hackers target politicians with fake news website

The Australian government is among those targeted by the hackers, according to Proofpoint. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/oAkGxFz

Palestinian prisoners held by Israel set to go on mass hunger strike

They say conditions have become harsher since a dramatic breakout from an Israeli prison. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GyAj0Xg

Spain's Tomatina food fight returns after Covid hiatus

Thousands of people have gathered in the town of BuƱol to splatter each other with tomatoes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fiLTREp

Floppy disks in Japan: Minister declares war on old-fashioned technology

"Where does one even buy a floppy disk?" asks Taro Kono, as Japan finally phases out the old tech. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GXgOnMr

Russian oil chief Maganov dies in 'fall from hospital window'

The death of Lukoil boss Ravil Maganov is the latest mysterious death involving a Russian business figure. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DnbW4Lt