A speech by senior US officials to commemorate a WWII Pacific battle comes amid tensions with China.
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Saturday, August 6, 2022
John Legend on abortion rights: 'Government should not be involved'
The singer has spoken out on the issue after his partner suffered a miscarriage two years ago.
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Zaporizhzhia: Russian strikes forced nuclear reactor closure, operator says
The firm that operates Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant says there is also a risk of radioactive leaks.
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Croatia bus crash: Twelve Polish pilgrims killed and 31 injured
All 31 surviving passengers are injured, with some fighting for their lives, officials say.
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Judith Durham: Former Seekers lead singer dies aged 79
The Australian musician found fame in The Seekers, a folk music group, before going solo.
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Friday, August 5, 2022
US jobs growth jumps in July despite slowdown fears
Firms added far more jobs than expected last month as interest rates rise to tackle inflation.
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China-Taiwan: Joseph Wu defends US Speaker Pelosi's visit
Joseph Wu tells the BBC he will continue inviting leaders to Taipei, as China sanctions Nancy Pelosi.
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Thursday, August 4, 2022
Ukraine war: No sleep in Ukraine’s relentlessly bombed city
Sleep is near impossible in Mykolaiv, the southern port under almost constant Russian battack.
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Men convicted over Brazil fire that killed 242 go free
The men had been found guilty of causing the deadly blaze at the Kiss nightclub in Brazil in 2013.
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UK interest rates see biggest increase in 27 years
The Bank of England lifts borrowing costs to 1.75% from 1.25% as it battles to curb rising prices.
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UK interest rates: How does a rise affect me?
Interest rates are one of the main tools used to keep the UK economy growing steadily.
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The view from Taiwan: 'We've had this for 70 years'
"They're a bunch of gangsters," says one man fishing on the dockside, as Chinese missiles fly nearby.
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Taiwan tensions: China condemns 'manic' visit as Pelosi continues tour
China's foreign minister defends military drills around Taiwan following Nancy Pelosi's visit.
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Energy bills to change every three months to avoid price shocks
The regulator says the change means price rises and falls will be passed on to customers more quickly.
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Shell staff get profits bonus as energy bills soar
The oil giant is to give its staff a bonus as households are being hit by soaring energy bills.
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Wednesday, August 3, 2022
Taiwan: Pelosi leaves Taipei to sound of Chinese fury
"Those who play with fire will not come to a good end," warns China's foreign minister after the visit.
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China-Taiwan: As China broods, Taiwan is in a 'Pelosi lovefest'
The US Speaker's visit is celebrated in Taipei, but could it spark a major US-China crisis?
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Dev Patel: Actor breaks up knife fight in Australia
The Slumdog Millionaire star successfully broke up an altercation in Adelaide on Monday.
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Pelosi visit: Taiwan puts the ball firmly in Xi Jinping's court
Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taipei has put an increasingly assertive China on the back foot.
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Robinhood cuts nearly a quarter of staff as crypto dives
The trading platform, which is popular with amateur investors, reported a large drop in revenues.
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Arizona Primary: Rusty Bowers, who defied Trump, loses re-election bid
Rusty Bowers, who testified against Donald Trump in June, loses to an ally of the ex-president.
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2030 World Cup: Argentina, Chile, Uruguay and Paraguay bid to be joint hosts
Argentina, Chile, Uruguay and Paraguay submit a joint bid to host the World Cup in 2030.
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Tuesday, August 2, 2022
Ukraine war: Russia accuses US of direct role in Ukraine war
Moscow accuses the US of directly approving targets for US-made artillery used by Ukraine.
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Maya rulers' ashes turned into pelota balls - expert
Remains may have been turned into pelota balls to help rulers be immortal, an archaeologist says.
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Authorities investigate after mysterious sinkhole appears in Chile
Authorities are investigating the sinkhole which is about 25m (82 ft) wide and 200m (650ft) deep.
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BTS could perform while doing military service
The oldest member of the K-pop band turns 30 next year so the issue has come into focus in South Korea.
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House prices climb 11% despite cost of living squeeze
But the Nationwide says there are signs of a slowdown and interest rate rises could cool the market.
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People are being airlifted to safety to escape Kentucky floods
Dozens of people have died and hundreds remain missing in the US state.
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Ambani and Adani: Asia's richest men battle to dominate 5G in India
Mukesh Ambani and Gautam Adani are set to compete in the world's second-largest internet market.
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Monday, August 1, 2022
Indigenous Australian senator calls the Queen a 'coloniser' as she's sworn in
Lidia Thorpe was asked to start the oath of allegiance again and to only read the words put in front of her.
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JD Sports loses millions in forced Footasylum sale
The sportswear chain has sold the retailer after just three years following competition concerns.
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Ukraine war: First grain ship leaves under Russia deal
A ship carrying grain leaves Odesa under a deal aimed at easing a global food crisis.
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New Zealand fully reopens borders after long pandemic closure
The country shut its borders in March 2020, a move that majorly impacted the tourism industry.
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India water crises: Why millions in India are still without tap water
The BBC travels across India to see how the plan to bring water to millions is working.
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Myanmar military extends emergency rule until 2023
The army has promised to hold elections but its leader says the country must be stabilised first.
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Sunday, July 31, 2022
Ukraine grain tycoon killed in Russian shelling of Mykolaiv
One of Ukraine's richest men and his wife died in a heavy bombardment, the authorities said.
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Algerian leader in bold move to promote English at junior school
The ex-French colony will start teaching English at junior schools this year, the president says.
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Beach body ad edited out my prosthetic leg - model
Sian Green-Lord said the Spanish government campaign also used her photos without permission.
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Arizona: Trapped woman pulled to safety from flooded car
Flash floodwaters in Arizona surround a woman's car after its tyres got stuck in mud.
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Ukraine grain tycoon killed in Russian shelling of Mykolaiv
One of Ukraine's richest men and his wife died in a heavy bombardment, the authorities said.
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Nancy Pelosi begins Asia tour, with no mention of Taiwan
Nancy Pelosi will visit four East Asian countries - and China has warned her not to include Taiwan.
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