Interest rates raised to highest level for 14 years

The rise to 2.25% from 1.75% comes as Bank of England says UK already in recession.

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President Zelensky demands 'just punishment' for Russia

Ukraine's president tells the UN General Assembly there must be consequences for the invasion of his country.

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School uniforms in N America linked to PFAS "forever chemicals"

A study of school uniforms in the US and Canada shows high levels of chemical substances linked to health issues.

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Cambridge-based Aveva agrees to French energy firm's buyout

The headquarters of the UK software company will remain in Cambridge, Schneider Electric says.

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Danish queen tests positive for Covid day after Queen Elizabeth II's funeral

Queen Margrethe II attended Queen Elizabeth's funeral and is now Europe's longest-serving head of state.

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Germany nationalises gas giant amid energy crisis

The German government is taking a 98.5% stake in Uniper, one of the country's biggest suppliers.

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War in Ukraine: Fact-checking Russian claims that Nato troops are fighting in Ukraine

President Putin has said Western military advisers are actively involved in Ukraine.

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Whale stranding: 230 whales stranded on Tasmanian beach

It is the second mass whale stranding reported in Tasmania in two days.

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Russia's Putin announces partial military mobilisation

In a televised address, he says it's a necessary step to ensure Russian territorial integrity.

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Covid: Reserve Bank of Australia takes $30bn hit on bond purchases

The Reserve Bank of Australia's deputy governor says the loss will not effect its normal operations.

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After 'slow start', US companies embrace refugees

As the world's refugee crisis is pushed to the brink, some corporations finally start to respond.

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Train drivers set to strike again in October in pay row

Drivers from 12 train companies are expected to walk out on two days in the long-running row over pay.

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Mexico earthquake: Tremor hits on anniversaries

A 7.6 magnitude earthquake has hit western Mexico on the anniversary of two other quakes in 1985 and 2017.

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When are the £400 energy rebate and other cost-of-living payments due?

The latest cost-of-living support payments include grants worth £150 for six million disabled people.

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Grand Theft Auto VI footage leaked after hack, developer Rockstar confirms

More than 90 images and videos were leaked from the franchise's next instalment, developer Rockstar confirms.

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Queen Elizabeth's funeral: How the world watched

Our correspondents on how countries around the world witnessed the ceremony for Queen Elizabeth II.

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Covid-19 pandemic 'is over' in the US - Joe Biden

The president said there is still "a lot of work" being done to control the virus in the US.

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Mahsa Amini: Iran police say woman's death was 'unfortunate'

Mahsa Amini, 22, collapsed after being held by morality police for allegedly breaking hijab rules.

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Killing Eve's Sandra Oh: Why was she at the Queen's funeral?

The Canadian-American actress took part in the procession at Westminster Abbey.

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Queen's funeral: Mourners face severe rail delays to London and Windsor

No trains are running in or out of London Paddington as mourners descend on London and Windsor.

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Mark Frerichs: US hostage swapped for Afghan leader linked to Taliban

Mark Frerichs, a US navy veteran working as an engineer, was taken in Afghanistan in 2020.

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Chinese official warns against touching foreigners after monkeypox case

Chief epidemiologist Wu Zunyou issued the warning a day after China recorded its first monkeypox case.

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Spielberg's The Fabelmans wins at Toronto Film Festival

The festival's People's Choice Award is regarded as an indicator of future success at the Oscars.

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China Covid: Quarantine bus crash kills 27 and injures 20

The bus overturns on the way to an isolation facility, causing anger over China's zero-Covid policy.

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eBay bans sale of Queen lying-in-state wristbands

Different coloured bands which mark mourners' place in the queue were being offered as memorabilia.

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Lady Gaga forced to stop show amid lightning storm

The star was performing the last night of her Chromatica Ball tour in Miami when a storm descended.

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Putin failing on all his strategic military objectives, says defence chief

The Russian leader wanted to subjugate Ukraine "but that won't happen", says the UK chief of defence staff.

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Paul Pogba: Juventus midfielder's brother Mathias charged over alleged extortion plot

The brother of Juventus and France midfielder Paul Pogba is being charged and detained over an alleged plot to extort money from the former Manchester United player.

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Ukraine war: Power back on at huge nuclear plant in Zaporizhzhia

Electricity from the national grid is being directly received at the Zaporizhzhia plant.

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Haiti riots: Calls for calm after days of anti-government violence and looting

Protests rage after an end to government subsidies sends fuel prices soaring.

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Mahsa Amini: Women take headscarves off in protest at funeral

Police fire tear gas after Mahsa Amini's funeral as mourners chant anti-government slogans.

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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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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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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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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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