Island trip lays bare US-China tussle in the Pacific

A speech by senior US officials to commemorate a WWII Pacific battle comes amid tensions with China.

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John Legend on abortion rights: 'Government should not be involved'

The singer has spoken out on the issue after his partner suffered a miscarriage two years ago.

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Zaporizhzhia: Russian strikes forced nuclear reactor closure, operator says

The firm that operates Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant says there is also a risk of radioactive leaks.

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Croatia bus crash: Twelve Polish pilgrims killed and 31 injured

All 31 surviving passengers are injured, with some fighting for their lives, officials say.

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Judith Durham: Former Seekers lead singer dies aged 79

The Australian musician found fame in The Seekers, a folk music group, before going solo.

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US jobs growth jumps in July despite slowdown fears

Firms added far more jobs than expected last month as interest rates rise to tackle inflation.

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China-Taiwan: Joseph Wu defends US Speaker Pelosi's visit

Joseph Wu tells the BBC he will continue inviting leaders to Taipei, as China sanctions Nancy Pelosi.

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Ukraine war: No sleep in Ukraine’s relentlessly bombed city

Sleep is near impossible in Mykolaiv, the southern port under almost constant Russian battack.

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Men convicted over Brazil fire that killed 242 go free

The men had been found guilty of causing the deadly blaze at the Kiss nightclub in Brazil in 2013.

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UK interest rates see biggest increase in 27 years

The Bank of England lifts borrowing costs to 1.75% from 1.25% as it battles to curb rising prices.

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UK interest rates: How does a rise affect me?

Interest rates are one of the main tools used to keep the UK economy growing steadily.

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The view from Taiwan: 'We've had this for 70 years'

"They're a bunch of gangsters," says one man fishing on the dockside, as Chinese missiles fly nearby.

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Taiwan tensions: China condemns 'manic' visit as Pelosi continues tour

China's foreign minister defends military drills around Taiwan following Nancy Pelosi's visit.

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Energy bills to change every three months to avoid price shocks

The regulator says the change means price rises and falls will be passed on to customers more quickly.

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Shell staff get profits bonus as energy bills soar

The oil giant is to give its staff a bonus as households are being hit by soaring energy bills.

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Taiwan: Pelosi leaves Taipei to sound of Chinese fury

"Those who play with fire will not come to a good end," warns China's foreign minister after the visit.

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China-Taiwan: As China broods, Taiwan is in a 'Pelosi lovefest'

The US Speaker's visit is celebrated in Taipei, but could it spark a major US-China crisis?

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Dev Patel: Actor breaks up knife fight in Australia

The Slumdog Millionaire star successfully broke up an altercation in Adelaide on Monday.

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Pelosi visit: Taiwan puts the ball firmly in Xi Jinping's court

Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taipei has put an increasingly assertive China on the back foot.

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Robinhood cuts nearly a quarter of staff as crypto dives

The trading platform, which is popular with amateur investors, reported a large drop in revenues.

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Arizona Primary: Rusty Bowers, who defied Trump, loses re-election bid

Rusty Bowers, who testified against Donald Trump in June, loses to an ally of the ex-president.

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2030 World Cup: Argentina, Chile, Uruguay and Paraguay bid to be joint hosts

Argentina, Chile, Uruguay and Paraguay submit a joint bid to host the World Cup in 2030.

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Ukraine war: Russia accuses US of direct role in Ukraine war

Moscow accuses the US of directly approving targets for US-made artillery used by Ukraine.

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Maya rulers' ashes turned into pelota balls - expert

Remains may have been turned into pelota balls to help rulers be immortal, an archaeologist says.

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Authorities investigate after mysterious sinkhole appears in Chile

Authorities are investigating the sinkhole which is about 25m (82 ft) wide and 200m (650ft) deep.

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BTS could perform while doing military service

The oldest member of the K-pop band turns 30 next year so the issue has come into focus in South Korea.

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House prices climb 11% despite cost of living squeeze

But the Nationwide says there are signs of a slowdown and interest rate rises could cool the market.

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People are being airlifted to safety to escape Kentucky floods

Dozens of people have died and hundreds remain missing in the US state.

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Ambani and Adani: Asia's richest men battle to dominate 5G in India

Mukesh Ambani and Gautam Adani are set to compete in the world's second-largest internet market.

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Indigenous Australian senator calls the Queen a 'coloniser' as she's sworn in

Lidia Thorpe was asked to start the oath of allegiance again and to only read the words put in front of her.

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JD Sports loses millions in forced Footasylum sale

The sportswear chain has sold the retailer after just three years following competition concerns.

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Ukraine war: First grain ship leaves under Russia deal

A ship carrying grain leaves Odesa under a deal aimed at easing a global food crisis.

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New Zealand fully reopens borders after long pandemic closure

The country shut its borders in March 2020, a move that majorly impacted the tourism industry.

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India water crises: Why millions in India are still without tap water

The BBC travels across India to see how the plan to bring water to millions is working.

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Myanmar military extends emergency rule until 2023

The army has promised to hold elections but its leader says the country must be stabilised first.

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Ukraine grain tycoon killed in Russian shelling of Mykolaiv

One of Ukraine's richest men and his wife died in a heavy bombardment, the authorities said.

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Algerian leader in bold move to promote English at junior school

The ex-French colony will start teaching English at junior schools this year, the president says.

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Beach body ad edited out my prosthetic leg - model

Sian Green-Lord said the Spanish government campaign also used her photos without permission.

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Arizona: Trapped woman pulled to safety from flooded car

Flash floodwaters in Arizona surround a woman's car after its tyres got stuck in mud.

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Ukraine grain tycoon killed in Russian shelling of Mykolaiv

One of Ukraine's richest men and his wife died in a heavy bombardment, the authorities said.

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Nancy Pelosi begins Asia tour, with no mention of Taiwan

Nancy Pelosi will visit four East Asian countries - and China has warned her not to include Taiwan.

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Looted artefacts in Oxford museums could be returned to Nigeria

Nigeria has requested the return of 97 cultural objects taken by British colonial forces in 1897.

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Kentucky floods: 'More water than any of us have ever seen'

Children are among at least 16 people dead amid historic flooding in the US state of Kentucky.

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Iraq: Dozens injured as Iraqi parliament stormed again

At least 125 people are injured as protesters storm Iraq's parliament for the second time in a week.

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Mega Millions: Winning numbers revealed for $1.3bn jackpot

Slim odds of one in 300 million did not deter wishful Americans from snapping up tickets by the stack.

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Iraq: Muqtada al-Sadr supporters storm parliament again

At least 60 people are injured as demonstrators again break into Iraq's parliament building.

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Gazprom stops Latvia's gas in latest Russian cut to EU

Latvia is the latest EU member to have its Russian gas supplies cut off in the Ukraine crisis.

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The Pope's health: I could step down - but not yet, says pontiff

He was speaking on the way home from a trip to the Canada, where he apologised to indigenous people.

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Alexander Ionov case: US charges Russian with interfering in US politics

Alexander Ionov is accused of malign interference, including promoting the secession of California.

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Instagram U-turns on TikTok-style revamp

The social media platform pauses the rollout of new features after an online community backlash.

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