The retreat came amid fears thousands of soldiers would be encircled in Lyman, and is seen as a significant blow.
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Saturday, October 1, 2022
Palestinian deaths toll in Jerusalem, W Bank hits 100 this year
The deadliest tally in years comes amid a big increase in Israeli military raids.
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Lev Tahor: Jewish sect leaders arrested in Mexico jungle raid freed
The release is the latest twist in events surrounding the group after a dramatic breakout in Mexico.
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Cyclone Ian batters South Carolina in second US landfall
After wreaking deadly havoc in Florida, Ian smashes piers in South Carolina and floods neighbourhoods.
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Ukraine war: Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant chief detained by Russians - Kyiv
The boss of Europe's biggest nuclear plant was blindfolded and led away by Russian troops, Ukraine says.
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Tesla shows off humanoid robot prototype
CEO Elon Musk says he hopes Optimus can be mass produced once refined.
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Storm Ian: Protests as Cuba capital Havana remains in darkness
Cuba's capital city lost electricity on 27 September and parts still remain in the dark.
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Burkina Faso coup: Ecowas condemns military takeover
An army captain has announced the removal of the country's military leader Lt Col Paul-Henri Damiba.
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Friday, September 30, 2022
Lev Tahor Jewish sect members escape facility in Mexico
Members of the Lev Tahor group forced their way past guards at the site in Huixtla.
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What Russian annexation means for Ukraine's regions
How will Russia annex four occupied regions it does not fully control, while in the middle of a war?
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EU agrees windfall tax on energy firms
The EU has agreed to implement levies on energy firms which are benefiting from soaring gas prices.
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Iran: Fifa called on to ban country from World Cup over women's rights
An open letter to Fifa says it does not trust women will be allowed to attend games in future.
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EU agrees windfall tax on energy firms
The EU has agreed to implement levies on energy firms which are benefiting from soaring gas prices.
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Ukraine war: Many dead as rockets hit humanitarian convoy in Zaporizhzhia
At least 23 civilians reportedly killed as they tried to enter Russian-held territory to deliver aid.
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New growth figures suggest UK not in recession
Output grew in the second quarter of this year, data shows, despite an initial reading saying it had shrunk.
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US points finger at Russia over gas pipeline sabotage
US Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm tells the BBC its unlikely Nord Stream leaks are coincidence.
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Thursday, September 29, 2022
UN elects first female tech agency secretary-general
Doreen Bogdan-Martin is the first International Telecommunication Union secretary-general in its history.
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Dover summer queue warning under new EU border system
Holidaymakers and lorries could face long queues under the changes, the Port of Dover's boss warns.
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Iran president says 'chaos' will not be accepted as protests continue
Ebrahim Raisi vows to deal decisively with "rioters", as days of anti-government unrest continues.
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Wednesday, September 28, 2022
Chinese yuan: Currency hits record lows against US dollar
Major stock market indexes in Asia, including Japan and Hong Kong, also fell sharply on Wednesday.
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Bihar: India village celebrates first government job in 75 years
Rakesh Kumar is the first person from his village in Bihar state to get a government job in 75 years.
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Royal send-off for trek across Arabian desert in British explorer's footsteps
Princess Anne was at the launch of an expedition retracing a British explorer's journey 105 years ago.
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Mortgage deals withdrawn in record numbers over rate rise fears
The number of mortgage products available has now halved since the start of December.
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Bank of England steps in to calm markets
The Bank has announced that it will buy government bonds to "restore orderly market conditions".
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Florida braces as Hurricane Ian approaches
Residents are boarding up their properties and evacuating coastal areas as the huge storm rolls in.
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Nottingham Building Society to close a third of branches
The Nottingham says 17 branches will close before the end of the year following a review of usage.
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Nord Stream leaks: Sabotage to blame, says EU
Seismologists said there were underwater blasts before the leaks emerged near a Danish island.
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Tuesday, September 27, 2022
Italian elections: Meloni gets to work on picking right-wing government
The leader of the far-right Brothers of Italy has kept out of sight since winning the election.
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Children removed from Jewish sect's jungle compound in Mexico
It follows a months-long surveillance operation against the extremist Lev Tahor group in Mexico.
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Tim Cook: 'No good excuse' for lack of women in tech
Apple chief executive tells the BBC the tech sector needs more women in order to thrive.
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Leaked dossier suggests Scottish ferry deal may have been rigged
A BBC investigation uncovers evidence of irregularities in awarding the contract for two CalMac ferries
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Gujarat: Cows let loose in India government buildings in protest
Gujarat charitable trusts set free thousands of cows to protest against the lack of government aid.
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Monday, September 26, 2022
Cuba Family Code: Country votes to legalise same-sex marriage
It marks a big moment for Cuba, which saw gay people persecuted in the 1960s and 70s.
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TikTok may be fined £27m for failing to protect children
The video-sharing platform has been issued with a final notice of intent by the UK's data watchdog.
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Doncaster Sheffield Airport to close despite financial lifeline offer
Doncaster Sheffield Airport owner Peel says the wind-down will begin on 31 October.
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Giorgia Meloni pledges to govern 'for all Italians'
The far-right leader claims victory in Italy's general election with her Brothers of Italy party.
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Aldi boss: Shoppers are switching in their droves
The discounter gains 1.5 million new customers in 12 weeks, says UK chief executive Giles Hurley.
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Sunday, September 25, 2022
Cattle rustlers kill at least 11 people during ambush in Kenya
Eight police officers said to be among the victims of the violence in Turkana County on Saturday.
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Keir Starmer: Labour would reverse cut to top income tax rate
Scrapping the 45% rate is the "wrong choice" during a cost-of living crisis, the Labour leader says.
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Ukraine war: Kyiv forces accused of killing two in Kherson hotel strike
A regional official says Oleksiy Zhuravko, a pro-Russian former Ukrainian lawmaker, died in the strike.
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Kwasi Kwarteng: I want to keep cutting taxes
Tax cuts will help to boost growth, says chancellor, as government also looks at relaxing immigration.
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Typhoon Noru: Evacuations in Philippines as explosive super typhoon nears
Rain is beginning to fall, with life-threatening flooding and landslides expected.
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Eliud Kipchoge breaks his own marathon world record in Berlin
Double Olympic marathon champion Eliud Kipchoge breaks his own record for the men's marathon at Sunday's race in Berlin.
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Storm Fiona: Houses washed into sea as storm batters Canada
One person is missing after storm Fiona battered the eastern coast, leaving widespread damage.
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Ukraine war: Hundreds arrested as Russian draft protests continue
Over 700 people were arrested at protests across the country on Saturday, rights groups said.
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