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22 Sep/2019

Climate change: Impacts 'accelerating' as leaders gather for UN talks

A snapshot of the latest science, published as politicians gather in New York, says climate change is speeding up.

22 Sep/2019

Iran warns foreign forces to stay out of Gulf, amid new US deployment

Do not create an arms race, President Rouhani says, as the US deploys more troops to Saudi Arabia.

22 Sep/2019

Rio violence: Protests as girl, eight, 'killed by police'

The eight-year-old Brazilian girl was with her mother in a van when she was hit in the back.

22 Sep/2019

Batman fans celebrate 80th birthday of DC Comics superhero

The "Bat-Signal" has been beamed on buildings across the world to mark the anniversary.

22 Sep/2019

Pizol glacier: Swiss hold funeral for ice lost to global warming

Dozens of people, some dressed in black, paid their respects to the Pizol glacier in the Swiss Alps.

22 Sep/2019

Fifa 'assured' Iranian women will be able to attend football matches

Fifa says it received assurances from Iranian authorities, after the death of a woman this month.

21 Sep/2019

Emmy Awards 2019: Countdown to ceremony begins

Game of Thrones and Veep have a final chance of glory at Sunday's hostless ceremony in Los Angeles.

22 Sep/2019

Oh deer! Stag stuck in flooded ruins rescued by cyclists in Spain

The animal was pulled out by a group of cyclists in south-east Spain.

22 Sep/2019

Hong Kong protests: China flag desecrated as fresh unrest erupts

Bricks are thrown and tear gas fired as a shopping centre is vandalised in continued protests.

22 Sep/2019

Greece: 'Volleyball team' of migrants arrested in Athens

Greek police say the group was arrested at Athens airport after turning up in matching sports kits.

22 Sep/2019

Pittsburgh police probe wristband-wearer drug deaths

Three have died and four are in hospital after an apparent drug overdose in Pittsburgh, police say.

22 Sep/2019

Egypt: Protests and clashes enter second day

Dozens are reportedly arrested in Suez as protests continue against President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi.

21 Sep/2019

'I stole a plane to get out of the Navy'

When Theo Van Eijck was kicked out of a Dutch pilot-training programme in 1964, he stole a plane and flew to Libya.

21 Sep/2019

Italians await Salvini's comeback in his Veneto heartland

Nationalist leader Matteo Salvini dramatically lost power but his supporters are awaiting his comeback.

21 Sep/2019

UAE in space: Hazzaa Al Mansoori to become first Emirati astronaut

What's it like to be the first astronaut of your country?

21 Sep/2019

Abuja crime: Is Nigeria's capital city 'one of the safest in the world'?

Is the country's police chief right about the low level of crime in Abuja?

20 Sep/2019

Israeli elections: What do the results reveal?

Benjamin Netanyahu's political base has fractured, leading to an uncertain future.

20 Sep/2019

Modi visit to US: Trump appearance signals importance of India

Indian Prime Minister Modi will address supporters in Houston, where he will be joined by Donald Trump.

20 Sep/2019

Gay in South Korea: 'She said I don't need a son like you'

LGBTQ South Koreans face widespread discrimination and activists say the law must change to protect them.

20 Sep/2019

Saudi oil facility attacks: Race on to restore supplies

The BBC's Frank Gardner visits the Khurais and Abqaiq facilities targeted by drones and missiles.

20 Sep/2019

The man who could be Zimbabwe's first Catholic saint

John Bradburne had "few possessions, only love" say the leprosy patients he cared for 40 years ago.

19 Sep/2019

Kidnap and torture on the US border

Families are being preyed on by Mexican cartels as they wait to cross the US border.

22 Sep/2019

Hong Kong protests: China flag trampled in mall unrest

A Chinese flag was desecrated at a protest at a shopping mall on the 16th weekend of anti-government protests.

22 Sep/2019

Stratford vet tries to save orangutan shot 130 times

Paul Ramos was in Borneo to film the work being done to save the orangutan population.

21 Sep/2019

Swapping traffic for a workout on Ethiopia's streets

Sunday 22 September is World Car Free Day - but in Ethiopia it happens once a month, in cities across the country.

21 Sep/2019

Warli tribe: 'We are India's soul, don't kill us'

An artist paints the story of one ancient tribe's fight against industrialisation in India.

21 Sep/2019

Egypt protests: Anti-government chants in Tahrir Square

Rare protests have taken place in Egypt, calling for the removal of President Abdul Fattah Sisi.