Police fire tear gas after Mahsa Amini's funeral as mourners chant anti-government slogans.
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Saturday, September 17, 2022
French male cyclists in business class but 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.
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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.
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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.
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Twitter sued by Dutch town Bodegraven-Reeuwijk over paedophilia rumour
A conspiracy theory falsely claims that Bodegraven near The Hague was once home to a Satanic ring.
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Colourful songbirds could be traded to extinction
The wild bird trade is set to make tropical forests "drab", a study shows.
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Friday, September 16, 2022
Train drivers set to resume strikes in October
Drivers from 12 train companies are expected to walk out on two days in the long-running row over pay.
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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.
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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.
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Germany takes control of three Rosneft oil refineries
The country takes temporary control of Rosneft subsidiaries in a move to bolster energy security.
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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.
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French air traffic control strike affects thousands of passengers
Hundreds of flights are cancelled on Friday, affecting tens of thousands of passengers.
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Retail sales fall as rising cost of living bites
Consumer spending was hit in August as household finances came under increasing pressure.
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French air traffic control strike affects thousands of passengers
Hundreds of flights are cancelled on Friday, affecting tens of thousands of passengers.
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Thursday, September 15, 2022
Tax-cutting mini Budget on Friday next week
Questions had been raised over when the "fiscal event" would take place after the death of the Queen.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Shell chief Ben van Beurden to step down at end of year
Ben van Beurden will leave the oil giant at the end of 2022 after nine years at the helm.
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Wednesday, September 14, 2022
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.
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McDonald's to close for Queen's funeral on Monday
The fast food chain will shut all its restaurants until 5pm on 19 September.
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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.
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Ukraine war: EU moves to cut peak electricity use by 5%
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen also calls for windfall taxes on energy companies in a keynote speech.
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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.
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Kharkiv offensive: Ukraine targets east after rapid counter-offensive
Kyiv's troops are targeting towns in the Donbas region, the main focus of Russia's invasion.
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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.
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Foxconn and Vedanta to build $19bn India chip factory
This is the third semiconductor plant announced in India, which is aiming to be a global chipmaker.
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Tuesday, September 13, 2022
Armenia-Azerbaijan: Dozens dead in overnight clashes
Armenia's prime minister says 49 soldiers died in the latest fighting between the neighbouring countries.
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Queen Elizabeth II: A life in Land Rovers
The iconic cars were "part of the royal family's DNA" according to motoring journalist Quentin Willson.
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Blue Origin rocket malfunctions on trip to space
The emergency escape system on the uncrewed craft was triggered mid-air.
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Monday, September 12, 2022
Domestic energy customers will hear soon about their tariff
Detail from the government show fixed rates will be discounted but could still be higher than others pay.
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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.
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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.
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Discounts for cutting peak-time electricity use too low. energy firms say
Two UK energy firms say a plan to offer discounts on bills could fail if people are not offered more.
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Ukraine war: Russians 'outnumbered 8-1' in counter-attack
Ukraine's army makes significant territorial gains, while Russia hits back with missiles.
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Sunday, September 11, 2022
Tunisia: Eleven migrants die in latest Mediterranean accident
Over 1,000 migrants are thought to have died this year trying to cross the central Mediterranean.
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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.
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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."
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Queen Elizabeth II: Trains to London likely to be 'extremely busy'
Train travel in the mourning period for the Queen is likely to be "extremely busy", the rail operator warns.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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'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.
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