Authorities said the books, about sheep trying to hold back wolves, referred to the Beijing government.
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Saturday, September 10, 2022
Queen Elizabeth II and Africa: In pictures
Queen Elizabeth visited more than 20 African countries during her reign, as independence swept the continent.
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Charles III is proclaimed king in in TV first
King Charles III is proclaimed king by is a historic ceremony, broadcast for the first time.
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Charles formally confirmed as king in ceremony televised for first time
Charles III is proclaimed as monarch in the first televised Accession Council.
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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.
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Kharkiv offensive: Russia surprised as Ukraine takes several towns - UK
President Zelensky says Ukraine has retaken 30 settlements in its eastern offensive this week.
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Friday, September 9, 2022
Bank of England delays interest rate decision after Queen's death
The UK's central bank postpones its meeting by a week "in light of the period of national mourning".
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Queen Elizabeth II and Africa: A long-standing relationship
The leaders of countries across the continent express their sadness at the Queen's death.
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Climate change: Six tipping points ‘likely’ to be crossed
Current rates of warming put the Earth on a path of runaway climate change, according to a new analysis.
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Outpouring of sympathy across the Commonwealth
From prime ministers to people on the street, the Commonwealth nations pay tribute to the Queen.
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Energy firms will contact customers over bill cuts
Households will be told how the plan to reduce energy bills announced by Liz Truss will affect them.
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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.
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Royal rebranding: What will happen to stamps, coins, banknotes and passports?
We're used to seeing Queen Elizabeth II's portrait and coat of arms in our change and on cereal boxes.
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Thursday, September 8, 2022
Queen under medical supervision at Balmoral
Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall have travelled there, with the Duke of Cambridge on his way.
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WATCH: The Northern Lights as seen from space
The footage released by released by the European Space Agency shows the phenomenon from space.
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Energy bills to be capped at £2,500 for typical household
New Prime Minister Liz Truss unveils a multi-billion pound plan to limit energy bill rises from October.
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Ukraine war: US approves $2.6bn in aid for Ukraine and allies
Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin announces military support at a meeting with other ministers in Germany.
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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.
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Marshall Islands: Chinese pair plotted 'mini-state' in Pacific nation
US prosecutors say the duo bribed Marshall Island MPs to try and create a "semi-autonomous region".
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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.
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Wednesday, September 7, 2022
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.
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California wildfires: Two dead and mass evacuations amid heatwave
A rapidly-spreading wildfire in southern California has killed two people and torched homes.
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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.
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OEUK calls on government for rapid North Sea action
Offshore trade body says urgent government action is needed to maximise the UK's energy security.
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Cyrus Mistry: India insists on seat belts after tycoon's death in car crash
Cyrus Mistry, who headed Tata Sons for four years, died in a car crash on Sunday.
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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.
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Tuesday, September 6, 2022
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.
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Canada stab victim 'died helping others'
Gloria Burns. 62, was killed as she tried to help other victims of Sunday's attacks in Saskatchewan.
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Firefighters and control room staff could strike over pay
Union leaders say the move follows a 2% pay offer which has not risen despite rising inflation.
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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.
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Frozen Planet II returns with live footage of avalanche
The BBC sequel launches on Sunday with never before seen footage of animals in the frozen world.
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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.
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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.
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Monday, September 5, 2022
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.
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Afghanistan: Russian embassy staff killed in Kabul bombing
The bomber was shot dead by guards as he approached the embassy gates, officials say.
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New PM's energy bill options to include freeze plan
Energy industry sources tell the BBC they expect an overall freeze in bills to be announced this week.
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Chile constitution: Voters overwhelmingly reject radical change
The new progressive document was meant to replace the constitution drawn up under military rule.
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Sunday, September 4, 2022
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.
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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.
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It's fair to give wealthiest more money back - Truss
The Tory leadership hopeful says Tory policy on distribution of income has failed to grow the economy.
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Legionnaire's suspected cause of Argentina pneumonia deaths
Health officials believe the infectious pneumonia which killed four was caused by the rare lung disease.
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WATCH: Wall of dust sweeps across Arizona
Aerial footage shows the 50-mile-wide haboob as it moved, leaving thousands without power.
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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.
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