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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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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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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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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Disease warning as Pakistan flood death toll rises

The death toll from unprecedented flooding passes 1,200, with a third of the victims said to be children.

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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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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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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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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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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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