The death toll from unprecedented flooding passes 1,200, with a third of the victims said to be children.
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Saturday, September 3, 2022
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
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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.
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Mourners pay respects to Mikhail Gorbachev
The former Soviet leader, who took power in 1985, died on Tuesday aged 91.
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Friday, September 2, 2022
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.
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Firms will close this winter without help, warns business group
The British Chambers of Commerce calls for Covid-style support to be provided to businesses.
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When is a bestseller not necessarily a bestseller?
When publishers pay to get on a shop's bestselling shelves or staff base rankings on sales forecasts.
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Vicky Bowman: UK ex-envoy to Myanmar handed one-year jail term
It comes after Ms Bowman and her spouse were earlier arrested for violating immigration laws.
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Premier League spending tops £1.9bn
A remarkable summer transfer window closes with a number of new spending records set.
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Japanese yen slips to 24-year low against dollar
The US dollar hit a fresh high on strong employment data and the signal of higher interest rates.
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Thursday, September 1, 2022
Sizewell C: Boris Johnson says 'go nuclear, go large'
Boris Johnson pledges £700m for the project in Suffolk, adding a decision is likely within weeks.
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Pound slides as fears mount for UK economy
The British currency fell 5% against the dollar in August as recession looms.
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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.
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House price growth at 10% a year despite squeeze on finances
Rising mortgage rates mean price growth is likely to ease, according to the Nationwide.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Wednesday, August 31, 2022
Giant hailstone: Toddler killed in violent Spanish storm
Around 50 people are injured by hailstones that measured up to 10cm in diameter.
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Nourah al-Qahtani: Saudi woman jailed for 45 years for social media posts
Nourah al-Qahtani was convicted of "violating public order using social media", activists say.
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Mikhail Gorbachev: Remembering a warm-hearted and generous man
The BBC's Steve Rosenberg recalls his meetings with the late Mikhail Gorbachev over the past 20 years.
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Switzerland's vanishing glaciers threaten Europe's water supply
Ice in the Swiss Alps provides water for rivers, crops and the cooling of nuclear power stations.
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Taiwan fires live rounds at drones near outlying islands
It comes as Taiwan has complained of repeated harassment by Chinese drones close to its islands.
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Co-op sells petrol stations to Asda in £600m deal
The company says the sale of its forecourts will help it balance its books and expand its chain.
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Joseph Schooling: Singapore Olympic star suspended for smoking cannabis scandal
The 27-year-old athlete admitted to taking cannabis in Vietnam in May.
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US Open: Emma Raducanu loses to Alize Cornet in New York
Emma Raducanu's return to the US Open - where she won the title as a qualifier last year - ends in a straight-set defeat by France's Alize Cornet in the first round.
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Tuesday, August 30, 2022
Lurpak maker Arla warns dairy prices will remain high
The Ukraine war has pushed up feed, fertiliser and fuel costs for dairy farmers, the company says.
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Timed Teaser: Blast! What scuppered lift-off?
Test your knowledge of the news these last few days - 10 questions, 10 seconds each. Go!
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Pole-dancing axe thrower wins world title
Ceola McGowan, from Sligo, cites pole dancing for improving her balance and strengthening her core.
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US Open: Serena Williams beats Danka Kovinic to extend New York farewell
Serena Williams extends her US Open farewell after a gritty opening win on an entertaining night packed with hope and celebration in New York.
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Unseen Charles Dickens' letters show author's awareness of fame
In one he says he would be "so hampered" by post stopping on Sunday he threatens to move away.
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US Open tennis balls: Iga Swiatek among female players criticising 'horrible' balls
World number one Iga Swiatek is one of a number of players to complain about the different tennis balls female players use at the US Open.
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Twin films: How two new Pinocchio movies reflect a Hollywood trend
It's the latest in a long line of two films coming out about the same subject in the same year.
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Monday, August 29, 2022
Moqtada al-Sadr, dominant Iraqi political leader, retires from politics
The step by Moqtada al-Sadr, who supporters recently stormed parliament, is seen as a major move.
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Man killed by lions after climbing into zoo enclosure
The authorities are trying to find out why he climbed into the lion enclosure in Accra's zoo.
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Energy bills could break firms, warns ex-chancellor
Alistair Darling says the new prime minister must quickly take "bold action" to help with soaring costs.
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Charli XCX: I was always up for getting down and dirty
Looking back at her career from illegal raves to stadium tours, the star wonders what will come next.
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Two Air France pilots suspended after cockpit fistfight
The cabin crew intervened after hearing noise from the cockpit as two pilots started fighting.
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EU faces awful winters without gas cap - minister
Calls mount for an EU-wide cap on the price of gas and its decoupling from electricity.
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US Open preview: Serena Williams' goodbye & Emma Raducanu's title defence top New York bill
Serena Williams' impending farewell and Emma Raducanu's title defence will grab most of the attention at an intriguing US Open packed with storylines.
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Sunday, August 28, 2022
UK's biggest unions propose co-ordinated strikes this autumn
The UK's largest unions, Unite and Unison, call for a joined-up approach as they fight for better pay deals.
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José Eduardo dos Santos: State funeral for Angola ex-president
Angolans mourn 38-year ruler José Eduardo dos Santos, despite a family row over where he should be buried.
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Pakistan floods: Bed frames used to pull victims over rushing water
Several people are brought to safety by volunteer helpers in Swat, northern Pakistan.
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Noida twin towers demolition: The moment Supertech skyscrapers imploded
The blast, which took months of careful planning, lasted just about 12 seconds.
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Ukraine war: Russian recruitment drive unlikely to have impact - UK
Vladimir Putin recently pledged to increase Russia's armed forces personnel by 137,000.
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California freeway split in half by monsoon floods
Aerial footage shows the destroyed section of Interstate 10 near the Arizona-California border.
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