The hugely popular but also controversial British TV hit, wins four major awards.
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Monday 16 September 2024
Death toll rises in flood-hit central Europe
Several people have died across the Czech Republic, Austria, Romania and Poland following devastating floods.
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After a decade, Kashmir to vote in historic elections
This is the first assembly election since PM Modi's government revoked Kashmir's special status in 2019.
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Sunday 15 September 2024
Trump loses Electric Avenue song legal fight
The former president used the famous song in a 2020 campaign video.
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'Splashdown confirmed' - SpaceX crew arrives back on Earth
SpaceX's Polaris Dawn crew returns to Earth after five days in orbit, following an historic mission.
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Saturday 14 September 2024
Floods devastate parts of Romania and Czech Republic
Flash flooding brought by storm damaged thousands of homes and buildings across parts of Europe.
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Funeral held for US-Turkish activist killed in West Bank
Israel says it is “highly likely” the 26-year-old activist was killed by its forces last week.
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Cher drops bid for conservatorship over her son
The son's lawyers say the outcome allows them "to focus on healing and rebuilding their family bond".
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Russia and Ukraine announce swap of 206 prisoners
The Russian servicemen released include those captured during Ukraine's recent attack in Kursk.
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Friday 13 September 2024
UK accounting giant PwC faces six-month China ban
The firm is being penalised for its role in the failure of property giant Evergrande.
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Central Europe braced for worst flooding in years
Sandbags are being prepared in Austria, Czech reservoirs emptied, and flash floods expected in Poland.
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from BBC News https://ift.tt/dAPIBxT
Watch: US freight train crashes into military vehicle
Dash cam footage shows the moment a freight train crashes into a Howitzer in South Carolina.
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from BBC News https://ift.tt/L9uZTwm
Thursday 12 September 2024
Moment Biden puts on red Trump 2024 hat
The President wore the red 'Trump 2024' cap as a gesture of "bipartisan unity", the White House said.
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Russia squares up to Ukraine on battle for control of chess
A vote at Fide general assembly in Hungary could fully reinstate Russia in international competition.
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Wednesday 11 September 2024
Passengers stranded at main Kenya airport as staff protest
A protest against plans to lease JKIA - Kenya's main airport - to an Indian company sparks disruption.
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from BBC News https://ift.tt/1TN6dc7
Rebecca Cheptegei: ‘An inspiration to girls in her community'
Rebecca Cheptegei's community have come together to mourn her after her ex-partner set her alight.
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Tuesday 10 September 2024
Firefighter 'who wanted to be hero' arrested over deadly Chile blaze
The fire was Chile's deadliest, killing a total of 137 people and leaving many more homeless.
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Pope's mass in Timor-Leste draws 600,000 worshippers
Homes were recently demolished and families displaced in the area where the congregation is being held.
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Monday 9 September 2024
Crowded market shelled in Sudan killing more than 20
Dozens were wounded in the attack which a doctors' union is blaming on the paramilitary RSF.
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Tanzania leader condemns killing of opposition figure doused in acid
President Samia Soluhu Hassan says she won't tolerate such "brutal acts".
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Typhoon Yagi collapses busy bridge in Vietnam
Yagi, Asia's most powerful storm this year, has killed at least 59 people since it made landfall in Vietnam.
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from BBC News https://ift.tt/7OXlBoD
Sunday 8 September 2024
Kendrick Lamar to headline Super Bowl half-time show
The Grammy-award winning musician said he wants to remind the world why rap music is the "most impactful genre to date".
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from BBC News https://ift.tt/siFwYva
Georgia shooting suspect's mother warned school of 'emergency', US media reports
The 14-year-old suspect is accused of shooting and killing four people at Apalachee High School.
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from BBC News https://ift.tt/xR0HCF7
Sudan rejects UN call for peace force to protect civilians
The UN says that "harrowing" human rights violations have been committed during the civil war.
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from BBC News https://ift.tt/D8usyxI
Girls boarding school engulfed by fire in Kenya
Three children are injured days after 21 children died in a fire at another Kenyan school.
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Saturday 7 September 2024
More than 100 protests held across France against new PM
Left-wing parties called for protests after Michel Barnier was appointed as prime minister on Thursday.
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from BBC News https://ift.tt/4M0Vzm7
Woodhall claims Paralympic gold month after wife's Olympic triumph
American Hunter Woodhall storms to victory in the T62 400m at the Paralympics in Paris, a month after his wife Tara Davis-Woodhall won Olympic long jump gold.
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from BBC News https://ift.tt/hDL6U97
Friday 6 September 2024
UK to send hundreds more missiles to Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has asked for more aid to "drive Russian forces off our land".
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from BBC News https://ift.tt/ROg3kHU
Boy, 14, faces court over Georgia school shooting
The pupil has been charged with four counts of first degree murder and will be tried as an adult.
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from BBC News https://ift.tt/btafQ3d
Israeli forces pull out of Jenin after major operation
More than 20 Palestinians, including civilians, were killed in over a week of battles with militants.
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from BBC News https://ift.tt/KCENvw0
Uncertainty for families as China ends foreign adoptions
Beijing has given little reason for the change, only saying it was line with international agreements.
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from BBC News https://ift.tt/58IzR9h
Thursday 5 September 2024
Girl 'killed inside home' as Israeli West Bank operation continues
The father of Lujain Musleh, 16, says she was shot by Israeli forces as she looked through a window.
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from BBC News https://ift.tt/UkpVvSe
A rare behind the scenes look at the Pacific power tussle
As the US, China and UK try to woo Pacific Islands for geopolitical reasons, nations are more concerned about climate.
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from BBC News https://ift.tt/j2nbSUI
Wednesday 4 September 2024
Teenager charged over shooting of NFL player Ricky Pearsall
The 17-year-old is accused of attempted murder over an attack on the 49ers rookie.
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from BBC News https://ift.tt/zZnG53T
A Ferrari, a Honolulu hideaway, salted duck - top NY official allegedly spied for China
US officials say China lavished Linda Sun with money and perks including meals prepared by a personal chef.
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from BBC News https://ift.tt/1a8F9iD
Trump ordered to stop using Isaac Hayes' music
A judge says Trump must stop playing Hold On I'm Coming, while a permanent injunction is considered.
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from BBC News https://ift.tt/pT8wfl2
Raygun apologises to Australian breakdancing community
Rachael Gunn says sorry after her zero score at the Olympics prompted ridicule and made global headlines.
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from BBC News https://ift.tt/6IFujYW
Tuesday 3 September 2024
Ugandan athlete in hospital after Kenya petrol attack
The 33-year-old distance runner is currently receiving treatment for 75% burns, police say.
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from BBC News https://ift.tt/6t7B2Ta
Hostage killings leave Israeli protesters at 'breaking point'
The discovery of six hostages killed in Gaza has increased the pressure on Israel's prime minister.
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from BBC News https://ift.tt/sP0935K
Monday 2 September 2024
Scholz urges firewall against far right after election win
The German Chancellor called the results of Sunday's state elections "worrying" and "bitter".
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from BBC News https://ift.tt/Krw07cR
Watch: George Clooney praises 'selfless' Joe Biden
The actor had urged Mr Biden not to seek re-election in a opinion piece in the New York Times.
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Sunday 1 September 2024
Trump signals backing for Florida marijuana legalisation
The US presidential hopeful appeared to signal his support, placing him at odds with other Republicans.
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from BBC News https://ift.tt/y170evg
17 bodies found after Russian tourist helicopter crash
The helicopter was carrying 22 people, most of them tourists, when it disappeared from radar on Saturday.
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from BBC News https://ift.tt/8xniqaf
NFL player shot during attempted robbery in San Francisco
NFL player Ricky Pearsall has been shot in the chest during an attempted robbery in San Francisco.
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from BBC News https://ift.tt/8G9CtFc
Gaza children being given polio vaccine
The aim is to vaccinate 640,000 children, weeks after the first polio case was detected in Gaza in 25 years.
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