The cyclist admitted wrongdoing in 2013

Lance Armstrong said he'd apologise to the man he sued for reporting on his doping

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Rare tree dormouse not seen for 20 years found in Austria

Researchers hope to learn more about the species, found in a Salzburg forest, before it goes into hibernation.

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Ukraine round-up: Putin claims parts of Ukraine and horror as rocket strike kills dozens

Vladimir Putin sparks outcry by annexing four regions of Ukraine, while President Zelensky applies to Nato.

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'Jewish-Free Zones?' 9 Berkeley Student Groups Vote to Reject All Speakers Who Support Israel

Nine student groups at the University of California's Berkeley School of Law have passed a new bylaw pledging to deny access to all pro-Israel speakers.

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'You Defy All Odds': Doctors Told This Mom to Abort Her Baby, Now She's 'OverJoyed' That She Said No

A Missouri mom says her baby girl has "defied all odds" despite doctors advising her to abort the baby because of fetal abnormalities. 

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Brazil election: How the famous yellow football shirt has become politicised

As Brazil's election - and the World Cup - approach, the famous yellow shirt is being politicised.

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King Charles: Will the monarchy move reconciliation forward in Canada?

The accession of King Charles could lead to greater reconciliation with indigenous people in Canada.

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NOW SOME GOOD NEWS: 4-Month-Old Kitten Helps Save Family of Dying from Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

Firefighters in Farmington Hills, Michigan, are crediting a four-month-old kitten named Thor with saving the lives of a family of four after they were poisoned by carbon monoxide late last month. 

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Newsom Signs 13 Abortion Bills, Including 'Infanticide' Bill, After 'Twisting the Words of Jesus Christ'

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed 13 new abortion and reproductive health bills into law Tuesday strengthening California's already robust allowances for ending the life of a baby.   

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Abortion: India Supreme Court says amended law to cover single women too

India's Supreme Court says all women, including those not married, can get an abortion up to 24 weeks.

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'He Was in Shock': Footage Emerges of Dramatic Rescue as Elderly Man's Car Overwhelmed by Raging Hurricane Ian

With reports emerging of heavy damage from Hurricane Ian, the sheer size and scope of the impact is just beginning to be discerned.

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TikTok: Will posting salaries online close the pay gap?

Shifting views are tackling the taboo of talking salary - will this help improve pay equity?

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Ukraine war: On the front line with troops in Kherson region

The BBC’s Abdujalil Abdurasulov reports from Ukrainian front line positions in the Kherson region

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Lizzo makes history playing 200-year-old crystal flute

The star became the first person to play the flute, once owned by former US President James Madison.

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World Cup 2022: Denmark to wear 'toned down' jerseys in protest at hosts Qatar

Denmark will wear "toned down" jerseys for the World Cup to protest against Qatar's human rights record and treatment of migrant workers.

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Ethiopia's Tigray war: Satellite images capture troop build-up near Eritrea border

Soldiers and heavy weapons are being moved in the northern Tigray region, near the border with Eritrea.

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'On-Fire' Youth Gather for 'See You the Pole' to Pray for a Generation in Crisis: 'God Has Not Given Up'

Students on school campuses across the country are gathering today to pray for their friends, school, communities, and the unsaved as part of the annual See You At The Pole (SYATP) prayer event.  

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Wall Street firms fined $1.8bn over staff messages

Barclays, UBS and Goldman Sachs were among the 16 firms named by regulators in the probe.

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IMF sounds alarm on UK tax cut plans

The UK government proposals will work at "cross purposes" with the cost-of-living fight, the IMF says.

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Kerala dog attacks: Why the state has a fraught relationship with strays

Dog attacks are a recurring issue in Kerala, often prompting people to take extreme steps in response.

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Shakira to stand trial in Spain for tax evasion

The singer is accused of failing to pay €14.5m (£12.9m) in tax and could face eight years in jail.

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Ukraine war: Drone footage shows huge queues at Russian-Georgian border

Traffic is queuing at the Georgian border after President Putin ordered a "partial mobilisation".

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'The Hope That's Only Found in Jesus Christ': Hundreds Choose Christ as Franklin Graham Kicks Off US Outreach

Evangelist Franklin Graham's "God Loves You" Tour kicked off in Pennsylvania this weekend and more than 19,000 people attended to hear the good news of the Gospel. 

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Ukraine war: The referendums shunned by Kyiv and the West

The referendums in east and south Ukraine are dismissed as a sham by Kyiv and its Western allies.

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Is Finland's Wood City the future of building?

New public buildings in Finland have to incorporate more wood, which is leading builders to innovate.

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Hilaree Nelson: US mountaineer missing after 'skiing into crevasse'

Hilaree Nelson appeared to fall into a 2,000ft gap in the ice descending the world's eighth tallest peak.

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Ukraine war round-up: Russia admits call-up mistakes after clashes

Protests against Russia's mobilisation plan continue, as Russia concedes errors have been made.

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WY Mission Sues State, Federal Agencies for Telling Ministry to Hire a Non-Christian to Teach About Jesus

The Wyoming Rescue Mission filed a federal lawsuit last week against state and federal agencies for threatening to punish the Christian nonprofit for hiring employees who share the ministry's religious beliefs.

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Uganda's Ebola outbreak: Trainee doctors go on strike over safety fears

Trainee nurses, pharmacists and doctors at a Ugandan hospital fear their lives are being put at risk.

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Grace College Music Dept. Founder Abused 100-200 Boys, Now His Daughters Aim to Bring 'Light to Darkness'

Some who knew Don Ogden would describe him as a passionate music teacher who was charismatic and "loved being a servant of the Lord", but a recent investigative report unveils the Christian leader and founder of Grace College's music department lived a double life as a serial child abuser. 

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Japan's push into 'deep tech' innovation

Japanese start-up firms are developing next-generation solar panels and microchips.

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Canadian family travel world before children go blind

A Montreal family goes on a global sightseeing tour after three of the children are diagnosed with a genetic condition.

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Rihanna to headline Super Bowl half-time show

The nine-time Grammy winner will headline February's event in Arizona, the NFL has announced.

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Giorgia Meloni: Far-right leader on course to run Italy

Giorgia Meloni aims to be Italy's first female PM and vehemently rejects any link to fascism.

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Italy's far right set to win election - exit poll

Giorgia Meloni is on course to become Italy's first female PM, exit polls say.

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Magnus Carlsen and Hans Niemann: Champion vows to say more on cheating scandal

Magnus Carlsen says he wants cheating taken "seriously" as he vows to issue a statement within days.

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Storm Fiona: Houses washed into sea as storm batters Canada

One person is missing after storm Fiona battered the eastern coast, leaving widespread damage.

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‘We demand wages for housework’

In the 1970s, an international campaign demanded that governments recognise the value of unpaid work done in the home, primarily by women.

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Afrobeats: Chart show host celebrates 'beautiful year' for genre

Radio host Eddie Kadi says stars like Burna Boy have propelled the genre into the mainstream.

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Qatar World Cup: Accommodation worries for football fans

Organisers of the football tournament are facing criticism over a lack of affordable accommodation.

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Ukraine war: Hundreds arrested as Russian draft protests continue

Over 700 people were arrested at protests across the country on Saturday, rights groups said.

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DeSantis Declares Emergency as 'Potential Major Hurricane' Expected to Hit Florida

Tropical Storm Ian forms in Caribbean, with forecasters saying it could hit Cuba and then South Florida next week.

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EU 'must take seriously' Putin nuclear threats - Borrell

EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell told the BBC a dangerous moment had been reached in the Ukraine war.

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Week in pictures: 17 - 23 September 2022

A selection of powerful images from all over the globe, taken in the past seven days.

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Iran unrest: What's going on with Iran and the internet?

The internet is cutting out and residents are unable to access social media in parts of the country.

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Donors spending millions on Trump's legal battles

The former president's mounting bills are being paid by donors and the Republican party.

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Magnus Carlsen and Hans Niemann: The cheating row that's blowing up the chess world

Magnus Carlsen's apparent accusation against Hans Niemann is the biggest chess scandal in years.

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Iran protests: US to ease internet curbs for Iranians

The move comes after Iran tries to clamp down on internet freedom to stamp out widespread protests.

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'SUPERSPREADER:' Worship Leader Sean Feucht's Documentary Film Hits Theaters Sept. 29

Worship leader and author Sean Feucht made headlines for traveling the country with his "Let Us Worship" tour, bringing people together during the COVID lockdown. Now he has a new documentary about the worship movement's impact called "Superspreader" coming to theaters on September 29.  

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Goldman Sachs: Sexual assault claims revealed in pay bias suit

Goldman Sachs is accused of "boys' club" culture that discriminated against women.

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Ukraine war: 'What's happening in Russia now is total fear'

In Lithuania, Russians opposing Vladimir Putin's war say their home country is "like a huge prison".

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Iran headscarf: Raisi says police custody death must be investigated

The death of a woman who allegedly broke headscarf rules sparks the worst unrest in recent years.

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Dozens of migrants killed as boat sinks off Syrian coast

The boats carrying more than 100 people had set off from near the Lebanese port city of Tripoli.

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‘I Don’t Have Any Choice’: Elderly Grandpa Fights Armed Robber, Risks Life to Save Young Woman Being Choked

An elderly Texas man said he had no choice but to pull over, push fear to the side, and help a young woman allegedly being assaulted by an armed robber.

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Judge Blocks Indiana Abortion Ban One Week After It Took Effect

An Indiana judge on Thursday blocked the state’s abortion ban from being enforced, putting the new law on hold as abortion clinic operators argue that it violates the state constitution.

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After Uvalde, Safety Is on Every Parent's Mind: 6 Steps to Make Schools Safer

A new school year begins in the wake of the tragic Uvalde shooting, and safety is on the top of every parent's mind, including mine. How could it not be?

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Child heard crying as mobilised Russian men leave to fight

A child can be heard crying "Daddy, goodbye" in a video shared on Russian social media

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The men behind a record-breaking menstrual campaign

An Indian initiative seeking to break down taboos has been simulating period pain in men.

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Ukraine war: Russian police carry away anti-war protesters

Footage showed protesters being detained after the Kremlin's announcement to mobilise reservists.

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Queen Elizabeth II: 16 moments from 16 tours of Australia

As Australians hold a day of mourning, we look back on memorable moments from her trips down under.

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'I Lean on Him': Eagles QB Jalen Hurts Shines on the Field, but Says It All Points to a Faithful God

The Philadelphia Eagles star quarterback Jalen Hurts is off to an incredible 2-0 start in this new football season. He's being praised for his role in leading the NFL's top offense, and his success points fans straight to God.

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How a woman became a symbol of defiance in Iran

Mahsa Amin's death in police custody has sparked a wave of protest across Iran.

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Tebow Auctions Heisman Trophy to Raise $1M for Kids in Need, Inspired by His Hero Parents

Just when you thought Tim Tebow couldn't be a  better representative of Christian charity than he has already been, a compelling new example of his creative generosity has emerged.  

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Cambodia scams: Lured and trapped into slavery in South East Asia

Traffickers are forcing thousands of people from across Asia to work in online scam centres.

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Ring doorbell inventor shares advice... about advice

Jamie Siminoff, inventor of the Ring wireless doorbell, shares his advice for the CEO Secrets series.

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Nigeria Boko Haram crisis: The women walking miles to save their children's lives

Thousands of Nigerian children could starve following an Islamist insurgency, aid workers warn.

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Emiliano Sala: Pilot told friend doomed plane was 'dodgy'

Pilot heard a "bang" while flying the plane, as fresh CCTV shows Emiliano Sala shortly before crash.

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US charges dozens with $250m pandemic relief fraud

Money meant for needy children was instead allegedly spent on luxury cars and property in the US and overseas.

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Euro 2024: Russia banned from tournament, Uefa confirms

Uefa confirms Russia will not be included in the qualifying draws for Euro 2024 having been previously banned from the tournament.

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The Darker Side of Video Games: How Extremists Use Gaming to Recruit Vulnerable Teens

Extremist groups are using one of the country's most popular forms of entertainment – video games, as a dangerous recruiting tool.

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Ukraine war round-up: New annexation plans and torture cell claims

Ukraine's occupied regions announce referendum plans and an ex-detainee accuses Russia of torture.

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Yeshiva University Suspends All Clubs After Supreme Court Orders Approval of LGBT Group

Yeshiva University has suspended all student clubs after the U.S. Supreme Court ordered the Jewish school last week to recognize an LGBTQ group as an official campus club.

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Ukraine war: A village celebrates Russian retreat

Russia's Ukraine retreat leaves joy, but also destruction and danger.

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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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Hurricane Fiona flood water destroys Puerto Rican bridge

Wind and rain from Hurricane Fiona has caused a state of emergency to be declared on the US island.

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Biden again says US would defend Taiwan if China attacks

The US president says troops would defend the island, but the White House downplays the comments.

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Uganda's transplant revolution brings hope to thousands

Until now, anyone needing an organ transplant in Uganda had to travel abroad at huge expense.

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Pakistan floods put pressure on faltering economy

The South Asian nation was already grappling with high prices, low foreign reserves and high debt levels.

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Gaza farmer finds Byzantine mosaic while planting tree

Experts call the mosaic one of the greatest archaeological treasures ever found in Gaza.

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Ukraine war: Grave sites prompt calls for tribunal over Russian killings

The call comes as bodies are exhumed from hundreds of graves in areas recently liberated by Ukraine.

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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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Tango dancers from around the world flock to Buenos Aires

Couples have been competing in the first full world tango championship festival since Covid.

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French 'Spider-Man' scales skyscraper aged 60

Alain Robert says he climbed the 48-storey skyscraper without safety gear to mark his 60th birthday.

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'They need to apologise': Africans on the UK monarchy

Young people tell the BBC they want an apology from the British Royal Family for colonisation.

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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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Ukraine war: Russian retreat exposes military weaknesses

Russian soldiers share accounts of inadequate equipment and staffing after their retreat in north-eastern Ukraine.

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Kyrgyzstan-Tajikistan border: Almost 30 reported dead in clashes

Fighting regularly flares up in border disputes between the two Central Asian states.

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Why are migrants in the US being sent to Democrat-run areas?

Thousands of people have been sent from Republican states amid an escalating political row.

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U.S. News & World Report Ranks Regent University a 'Top National University' for Fourth Consecutive Year

Regent University received several national recognitions this week. The Virginia Beach, Virginia-based university has once again been named a "Top Tier" institution by U.S. News & World Report on its 2022-2023 Best Colleges Rankings.

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Ukraine counter-offensive won't change Russia's plans – Putin

In his first public comments about Ukraine's recent successes, Putin says he is in "no hurry".

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Raymond Dearie: Who is the special master reviewing seized Trump files?

Judge Raymond Dearie has been tasked with reviewing the documents taken from Mar-a-Lago in August.

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Maharashtra: 'Nowhere in the world can we find rock art of this kind'

A cave in Maharashtra has been found to hold stone tools belonging to an ancient Indian civilisation.

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Climate change: Pakistan floods 'likely' made worse by warming

Emissions from human activities played a role in the recent floods that have brought devastation to Pakistan.

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Russia's Wagner boss: It's prisoners fighting in Ukraine, or your children

The head of the Russian mercenary group defends sending convicts to the Ukraine front line.

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Evangelist Torben Søndergaard's Wife Says Her Husband Was Not Arrested for 'Smuggling' or Any Other Crime

Lene Søndergaard, the wife of Pastor Torben Søndergaard, wrote in a blog post on Wednesday that her husband "has NOT been charged with weapons smuggling charges or any crime for that matter."

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Ukraine round-up: Inside freed city and Russia's prison recruits

The aftermath of Russia's occupation described - while its prison inmates are wooed by mercenaries.

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Next Level Abortion Hub: CA Launches $1M Website to Promote Abortion for Out-of-State Teens, Illegal Immigrants, Everyone

The state of California launched a publicly funded website Tuesday to promote the state's abortion services. 

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Queen Elizabeth II: Hong Kong's grief sends message to Beijing

The display of affection is also a way to express unhappiness at the situation in the former colony.

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Round-up: Zelensky in freed city, while Scholz says Putin remains undaunted

Ukraine's president visits Izyum - while the German chancellor says President Putin does not think the invasion was a mistake.

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Arrested While Watering Neighbor's Flowers, Black Preacher Files Lawsuit Against City Police

A Black pastor who was arrested by white police officers in Alabama while watering the flowers at a neighbor's house filed a federal lawsuit on Friday against the three officers and the town of Childersburg.

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State Attorney General Bashes Pro-Life Clinics - Coalition Calls Her Out for Fueling 'Hostility' and Ignoring Violence

Pro-life pregnancy centers have been targeted, vandalized, and firebombed in the aftermath of the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade, and now a coalition of pro-life centers in Massachusetts is calling on their state attorney general to walk back on labeling them as a threat to pregnant people and protect their facilities. 

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Five arrested for private jet diplomat asylum scam

The unusual people-smuggling scam gave migrants fake diplomatic papers from St Kitts and Nevis.

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Oberlin College to Pay $36.6 Million to Family Bakery It Labeled 'Racist' After Ohio Supreme Court Rejects Appeal

Oberlin College and Conservatory in Ohio has agreed to pay the entire $36.59 million judgment awarded to a local historic bakery after it successfully argued it was libeled by the school following a shoplifting incident almost six years ago.  

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Oxfam report: India women and Muslims earn less due to discrimination

A new report blames "societal and employers' prejudices" why women and Muslims earn less.

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Tony Evans' Redemptive Response to CRT: KRT – Kingdom Race Theology

While parents challenge the teaching of Critical Race Theory in the classroom, a well-known evangelical pastor has issued a call for Christians to respond in a redemptive way to the controversy from a "Kingdom" perspective.

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Public Comments on Biden Admin's Title IX Change Hit Record High Before Disappearing Mysteriously

Public comments on President Biden's Title IX policy change hit record numbers as the feedback period closed Tuesday, indicating Americans find the administration's efforts to redefine sex as "unpopular" and "controversial". 

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Crimes against women: How are women faring in PM Modi's India?

The BBC mined the official record books to distil data about crimes against women over the past few years.

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Australian man killed by kangaroo he kept as pet, police say

The 77-year-old man was found by relative in the first such fatal incident since 1936.

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Ukraine war: We retook 6,000 sq km from Russia in September, says Zelensky

President Volodymyr Zelensky says the gains were made in the east and south during a swift counter-offensive.

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Ros Atkins on… Ukraine’s fightback

The BBC’s Analysis Editor examines the significance of Ukraine’s counter-offensive against Russian forces.

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China Covid lockdowns leave residents short of food and essential items

People are appealing for help on social media as food and medicine supplies dwindle.

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Bengaluru floods: How families struggled to find help as India's IT capital drowned

Families in India's IT capital recount the nightmare they went through when their homes began to flood.

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Freebies: The row over handouts and welfare schemes in India

Can India draw a distinction between handouts aimed at winning votes, and bona fide welfare schemes?

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Japan could lift cap on foreign tourists to lift economy

Officials are concerned at the yen's slide to its lowest level against the US dollar in 24 years.

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Sweden election: Result could take days as vote too close to call

Anti-immigration Sweden Democrats set to become the second largest party with vote too close to call.

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Uhuru Kenyatta: How will Kenya's outgoing president be remembered?

President Uhuru Kenyatta promised national cohesion and to fight corruption. He made some progress.

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Ukraine war: Zelensky says blackouts in Kharkiv and Donetsk caused by targeted Russian attacks

Power cuts have affected nine million people in revenge for successful counter-attack, Ukraine says.

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President Biden references Queen in 9/11 remembrance speech

The president pays tribute to the thousands of people who died 21 years after the attacks on US soil.

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Ukraine war: Shock and joy in newly liberated villages

"They asked 'is anyone alive?' and I realised they were ours," says one woman. "They were so beautiful."

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Charles III: Antigua and Barbuda plans vote on King's role as head of state

The country's PM says the poll will be held within three years, but Australia rules out a vote.

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US Open final: Iga Swiatek beats Ons Jabeur to win New York title

World number one Iga Swiatek caps a dominant season by beating Tunisia's Ons Jabeur at the US Open to win her second major title of 2022.

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Liz Truss and Joe Biden: The big issue that could derail UK/US relations

Expect unity on Ukraine and China but there's one worrying point of tension between the UK and US.

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'I want to see the rainbow flag raised in Iran'

One of two lesbians sentenced to death in Iran had spoken to the BBC about her hopes for the future.

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Queen Elizabeth II and Africa: In pictures

Queen Elizabeth visited more than 20 African countries during her reign, as independence swept the continent.

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Charles III is proclaimed king in in TV first

King Charles III is proclaimed king by is a historic ceremony, broadcast for the first time.

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New Zealand: Whale may have caused boat flip that killed five

Mayor Craig Mackle says the whale may have surfaced beneath the boat causing it to capsize.

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Kharkiv offensive: Russia surprised as Ukraine takes several towns - UK

President Zelensky says Ukraine has retaken 30 settlements in its eastern offensive this week.

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Three ways climate change makes adventure tourism riskier

Melting ice, intense rain, and wildfires are making adventure tourism more dangerous, experts say.

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New York declares state of emergency over polio

Evidence emerges that a virus - once declared eradicated from the US - is spreading across the state.

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Queen Elizabeth II: Australians pay tribute to 'a great monarch'

People in Sydney discuss what Queen Elizabeth II meant to them.

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France clamps down on delivery depot 'dark stores'

So-called dark stores, used by delivery services, will be classified as warehouses rather than shops.

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Blinken flies in to rally Western support for Ukraine war

America's top diplomat visits Kyiv to firm up European leaders' resolve as winter fuel shortages loom.

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Ex-Drug Addict-Turned-Preacher Shocks Police When He Reportedly Walks Into Station, Delivers Stunning Admission That Solves Cold Case

A Mississippi man shocked authorities when he walked into a police station last Tuesday and admitted, of his own volition, to killing a person three years ago.

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Queen Elizabeth II: World leaders remember a 'kind-hearted Queen'

Leaders from around the world are paying tribute to Queen Elizabeth II, who "defined an era".

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NY Faith-Based Adoption Agency Wins Case, Can Keep Finding Homes for Children: 'Praise the Lord'

A federal judge ruled that New York state can not force or shut down a Christian family services agency for declining to provide adoption services to unmarried persons or same-sex couples.

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100 Students Baptized as 'The Spirit of the Lord Moved' at NC School - The 'Firestorm' that Followed Couldn't Even Dim the Joy

A North Carolina Christian School administrator says parents are "extending grace" after more than 100 students were baptized without their consent.  

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Paul Urey: Captured Briton possibly suffered 'unspeakable' torture, says Ukraine

Aid worker Paul Urey's body has "signs of possible unspeakable torture", says Ukraine.

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Threat to Pro-Life Americans Remains High, FBI Under Fire for Lack of Response After Dozens of Attacks

A new report reveals pro-life organizations, churches, and schools are still facing ongoing criminal threats against their facilities, staff, and volunteers. And law enforcement officials are being criticized for a weak response that has led to few arrests after dozens of attacks. 

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Canada stabbings suspect has 59 prior convictions, documents show

The decision to release Myles Sanderson in February will be reviewed by the parole board.

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US bars 'advanced tech' firms from building China factories for 10 years

The US has barred chip companies that get federal funding from building advanced facilities in China.

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South Korea: 'They cancelled my job interviews because I'm disabled'

Dayeon's interviews were called off after recruiters discovered she had hearing loss.

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Instagram Shuts Down PornHub Account After Non-Profit Pushes for 'Concrete' Change

A group that fights against sexual exploitation is applauding Instagram for removing PornHub from its platform after advocating for its removal for nearly three years.

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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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In pictures: Typhoon Hinnamnor wreaks devastation along South Korea coast

The category-5 cyclone battered South Korea's south-east coast and is heading towards Japan.

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Fat Leonard: Malaysian businessman linked to US Navy scandal escapes

Leonard Francis is at the heart of a massive million dollar bribery scandal involving the US Navy.

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Pakistan floods: Officials struggle to stop biggest lake overflowing

A prior attempt to drain the lake to stem the overflow had failed to adequately reduce water levels.

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Hermit faces eviction from beachside cave home

Nisim has spent almost 50 years building and decorating his home in the Israeli town of Herzliya.

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Canada stabbings: One suspect found dead

Canada police say the body of Damien Sanderson, 31, has been found, but his brother Myles is still at large.

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Saskatchewan stabbings: Suspects still at large, police say

Myles and Damien Sanderson are charged with first degree murder after 10 people were killed.

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Tributes flow for Indian billionaire who died in car crash

Cyrus Mistry, 54, was the former chairman of India's largest conglomerate Tata Sons.

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Bed Bath & Beyond finance chief falls to his death in NY

Police say Gustavo Arnal fell from a skyscraper as the retailer is struggling with sales and debt.

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US Open: Nick Kyrgios beats Daniil Medvedev on entertaining New York night

Nick Kyrgios ends Daniil Medvedev's defence of the US Open title as he earns an enthralling four-set win on an entertaining night in New York.

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Japan's female bosses mapping a course for other women

Female bosses remain a small minority in Japan, but efforts continue to increase their numbers.

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Chinese motorcyclists join Chongqing wildfire battle

The south-western city of Chongqing was one of the areas hit worst by the flames in August's heatwave.

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Calais: Ferry companies apologise for long waits

Travellers returning home from their summer breaks in France report lengthy queues at the French port.

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Klyuchevskaya Sopka: Climbers killed during a fall on Russian volcano

Six people are known to have died and rescuers are unable to reach survivors, local media say.

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Chile: Vote on new constitution but divisions persist

The document was drafted after mass protests demanding more social inclusion and equality.

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Tamil Nadu: India woman's food paintings you will want to eat

Varuna Sridhar, a 21-year-old artist from Chennai city, is winning fans with her hyper-realistic food paintings.

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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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The woman who taught the West how to cook Indian food

A ground-breaking Indian cookery programme was presented by the Indian actor turned food writer Madhur Jaffrey.

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Jane Fonda: Hollywood star having chemotherapy for cancer

The Hollywood icon says she having chemotherapy for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.

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Ukraine war: Russia to keep key gas pipeline to EU closed

The announcement comes shortly after the G7 agrees to cap the price of Russian oil in support of Ukraine.

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From Student, to Janitor, to Principal: Why This Elementary School's New Leader Feels so 'Blessed'

A newly appointed California elementary school principal has taken an untraditional journey to be in the position that he is in today. 

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Gotabaya Rajapaksa: Sri Lanka's ousted former president returns

Gotabaya Rajapaksa is back in the country just weeks after anti-government protests drove him from office.

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Canada: Why ERs are struggling to stay open nationwide

A growing nursing shortage has put pressure on hospitals, and smaller ones are left with few options.

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'Brit in the bush': Backpacker who became an accidental outback cook

UK woman Ellie Daborn cooks for 41 people on an Australian property that's 400km from any shop.

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Ex-Porn Star Who ‘Hit Rock Bottom’ and Found Jesus Seeks Prayers, Help Amid Crushing Plight: ‘I Will Never Sell My Body For Money Again’

An ex-porn star who left the adult film industry a few years ago when she “hit rock bottom” is seeking help from fellow Christians to rebuild her life and overcome crushing debt.

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'Indiana Supreme Court Just Protected all Religious Institutions to Be Free from Government Interference': Here's the Case

The Indiana Supreme Court upheld the religious freedom rights of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Indianapolis on Wednesday, saying it can hire or fire employees based on religious principles. 

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'This Is the Church': Ministry Blesses Homeless Woman by Paying Rent for One Year

A Mississippi waitress, who had been homeless for over three years, was left speechless after a group of women paid her rent for one year. 

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Earthquake rocks Liechtenstein Parliament... during earthquake debate

The moment a tremor hits the Liechtenstein Parliament building causing the session to be paused.

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KY Christian Photog 'Excited to Move Forward' as Court Rules She Can't Be Forced to Work Same-Sex Weddings

A U.S. District Court sided with a Christian photographer and blogger Tuesday in her legal battle against a Louisville, Kentucky ordinance that would have required her to photograph same-sex weddings in violation of her First Amendment rights. 

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Christian Teacher Punished for Refusing to Use Preferred Pronouns Wins Major Victory, Makes Stunning Parental Rights Claim

A Kansas teacher who sued after being punished for refusing to use a student’s preferred pronouns received a $95,000 settlement this week, bringing her legal challenge to a successful close.

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'The Best Is Yet to Come': Former Hillsong Pastor Brian Wilson Preaches About Legacy, Cancel Culture at Seattle Church

Former Hillsong Church co-founder Brian Houston, who resigned from the global Hillsong movement last spring, has returned to the pulpit, only this time it was at a megachurch in Seattle, Washington.  

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