Russia congratulates Kim Jong Un amid rumours of a possible meeting between him and Vladimir Putin.
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Saturday, September 9, 2023
Morocco earthquake: What we know
A look at what is known about the quake that has claimed the lives of more than 800 people.
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Morocco earthquake: Such magnitude usual for country
There has been nothing bigger than a magnitude 6.0 in the affected area for more than 100 years.
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In Pictures: Morocco earthquake hits historic Marrakesh
Large areas of the old city in Marrakesh are devastated by Friday evening's powerful quake.
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Four videos show extent of damage in Marrakesh
An earthquake in central Morocco has killed hundreds of people with reports some remain trapped under rubble.
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Morocco earthquake: Dust surrounds Kutubiyya mosque following deadly quake
The top of the 850-year-old Kutubiyya mosque looks precarious after a 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit Marrakesh
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Friday, September 8, 2023
Luis Rubiales: Spanish prosecutor files complaint with high court
A Spanish prosecutor files a complaint with its high court against suspended football federation president Luis Rubiales for sexual assault.
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Johnny Kitagawa's sexual abuse: Japan's worst kept secret
For decades, sexual assault accusations marred his career - and for decades, the media failed to investigate.
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Ukraine condemns 'sham' elections in Russian-occupied regions
Many taking part in early polling have been asked to vote in the presence of armed Russian soldiers.
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Russia's Ukraine Danube attacks threaten Kyiv's economic lifeline
Attacks on Danube River ports have intensified recently, destroying large amounts of grain.
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Gas prices jump as strikes in Australia begin
A row over pay and conditions has led to walkouts at two liquefied natural gas facilities.
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Offshore wind auction fails to attract any bids
There will be no new offshore wind projects after firms said the price for electricity was too low.
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Thousands of migrant children test NYC schools system
The first day of class for new arrivals like Thiago came amid "dystopian" rhetoric from the mayor.
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Thursday, September 7, 2023
Gabon coup leaders: Ousted President Ali Bongo now free
Ali Bongo has been under house arrest since the military seized power last week.
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Google: Political adverts must disclose use of AI
The announcement follows fears AI-generated images and audio are already infiltrating ads.
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Bruce Springsteen postpones shows over stomach ulcer
The 73-year-old rock legend calls off eight concerts he was due to play on his US tour this month.
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Baby turtles leave for sea from rare nest found on Mississippi beach
The reptiles were dug out of a nest by the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies.
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Price of average home falls by £14,000 in a year
House prices fell at their fastest annual rate in 14 years in August, according to the Halifax building society.
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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
Students cut back on food as cost of living soars
Some had to skip meals, take on debt or dip into savings last year as costs soared, research shows.
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Bulgaria and Turkey streets turn to rivers in deadly floods
Flooding caused by heavy rain leads to at least 10 deaths in Bulgaria, Turkey and Greece.
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Wilko shops set to close next week named
Staff being made redundant were told of the news this morning, with shops closing next week.
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British Museum: Chinese TikTok hit amplifies calls for return of artefacts
The show about a jade teapot that busts out of the museum fuels calls for treasures to be returned.
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Air Canada kicks off passengers who refused vomit-stained seats
Air Canada apologises to passengers kicked off a fight for refusing seats with "visible vomit residue".
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Manchester United shares dive on report sale is off
Shares see biggest ever one-day fall after a report that the team will be taken off the market.
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Tuesday, September 5, 2023
Cuba uncovers human trafficking ring of Cubans to fight for Russia in Ukraine
Cuban officials say a human trafficking ring is recruiting Cubans to fight in the war in Ukraine.
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Delta flight makes U-turn over diarrhoea incident
The flight from Atlanta to Barcelona was forced to turn around after a passenger had diarrhoea on board, reports say.
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Syria: Dozens killed in fighting between SDF and Arab tribesmen
More than 50 civilians have reportedly been killed since Kurdish forces arrested a former Arab ally.
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How worrying is a Russia-Kim Jong Un alliance?
An arms deal between North Korea and Russia could suit both sides, and allow them to work more closely.
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Kyoto Animation fire: Man admits setting 2019 blaze
The 45-year-old Japanese is claiming mental incompetence for the Kyoto Animation blaze that killed 36.
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Johan Floderus: EU confirms official from Sweden detained in Iran
The bloc's foreign policy chief says Iran has illegally held Johan Floderus for more than 500 days.
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Burning Man: Drone footage shows huge queues as people leave festival
Drone footage shows people leaving the festival after heavy rain caused a mud bath.
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China's Great Wall damaged as workers look for shortcut
Part of the wall running through China's Shanxi province was dug open, causing severe damage.
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Monday, September 4, 2023
India's Moon lander enters sleep mode as lunar night falls
It is hoped the Vikram lander and Pragyaan rover will reawaken when the next lunar day starts.
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Airlines could face crackdown on hidden fees
Consumers should have accurate information upfront before making a purchase, the government says.
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Gilberto Hernández: Panama national team footballer killed by gunmen
Gilberto Hernández's father urged young people to "stop the violence" after the death of his son.
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Gabon coup leader Brice Nguema sworn in as president
General Brice Nguema, who toppled long-time leader Ali Bongo, officially becomes Gabon's interim leader.
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Burning Man: Revellers begin to leave as boggy conditions improve
Revellers are able to leave the desert festival after heavy rain turned the site into a mud bath.
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Rustem Umerov: Who is Ukraine's next defence minister?
The man due to take over from Oleksii Reznikov is a leading member of the Crimean Tatar community.
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Australia rescues sick researcher from Antarctica
The mission required a medical retrieval team, a massive icebreaker ship and two helicopters.
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Sunday, September 3, 2023
Sudan conflict: Air strike on Khartoum kills at least 20
Hundreds have died and millions have been forced from their homes since fighting began in April.
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Italian Grand Prix: Max Verstappen in record-breaking 10th consecutive F1 win
Red Bull's Max Verstappen sets an all-time record for consecutive wins with victory in the Italian Grand Prix.
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Five ways to save money on your packed lunch
The lunchbox is back after the summer holidays so here are some top tips on making savings at lunchtime.
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Hubert Aiwanger: Bavarian deputy leader keeps job after antisemitism claims
Firing Hubert Aiwanger would be a disproportionate move, says Bavaria's leader.
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Burning Man: Torrential rain turns desert festival into mud bath
Thousands of people are stranded at Burning Man festival in the US state of Nevada after torrential rain.
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Israel: Netanyahu wants immediate deportation of Eritreans after Tel Aviv violence
PM Benjamin Netanyahu wants the immediate deportation of Eritreans who took part in Tel Aviv riots.
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Burning Man: Police investigating death during heavy rain
Thousands of people remain stuck at the event in Nevada and could remain so for several more days.
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Johannesburg fire: Hijacks and death traps in a crumbling South African city centre
Criminal gangs 'hijack' buildings in South Africa, and then they burn down. And no-one seems able to stop them.
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