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Africa's week in pictures: 25 - 31 August

A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/spAdC6e

Sarina Wiegman: England boss dedicates Uefa coach of the year award to Spain

England head coach Sarina Wiegman dedicates the Uefa women's coach of the year award to Spain's national team. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/J46Nz08

Gabon coup: Why military takeovers are all the rage

Gabon is the latest African state to be hit by a coup, raising fears about the future of democracy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CQxi2sm

Is India exporting food inflation to the world?

India is keeping domestic food prices in check with export bans - but what does this mean for the world? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/T8A9fqb

Russia’s kamikaze drones raining down on Ukraine's east

The BBC’s Quentin Sommervillle witnesses Russia's increasingly sophisticated drone attacks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fG2ai4

Netflix: Streamers expansion into gaming is 'natural extension'

Streaming hits such as the Queen's Gambit are being adapted as games as the streamer looks to expand. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Q7skiyb

Rare footage of St Elmo's Fire as hurricane approaches

Pilots evacuating from a Florida military base caught the electrical storm from the cockpit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/i9wUcfu

Saudi Arabia's multi-billion dollar football powerhouse bet

The desert kingdom's vast Pro League investment aims to turn it into a world leader of the sport. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BosZhu4

Texas man shoots through door to fend off robbers

Burglars posing as repair men tried to break through the door when they believed nobody was home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ZWpKSJF

Why some right-wing activists zeroed in on the Jacksonville shooting

Why some right-wing activists are spreading rumours about writings by the gunman. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/t3LcuKm

Terry Gou: Why is Foxconn billionaire running for Taiwan president?

The electronics billionaire has charisma and China experience - but the opposition vote is divided. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DWesCG7

India Club in London: Iconic restaurant to shut after 70 years

The India Club in London, which was set up in the 1950s, is set to close in September. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/A2Gc9XT

Taliban stop female Afghan students leaving country to study in Dubai

The BBC speaks to students who were blocked at the airport as they tried to leave for Dubai. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VIXavCr

Protests erupt in Libya over contact with Israel

Libya's foreign minister is suspended because of talks with Israel, which Tripoli does not recognise. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/sXaHEk8

Evergrande: Shares in the crisis-hit Chinese developer plunge by 80%

The heavily-indebted firm's shares had been suspended from trading in Hong Kong since March last year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/72yrHcq

Zambia-Egypt plane seizure: The cash and fake gold that no-one is claiming

Mystery surrounds a plane from Egypt loaded with money, fake gold and guns that was seized in Zambia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/YjhxZCG

How robotaxis are dividing San Francisco

The city has become the crucible of an experiment - are robotaxis ready for the streets? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/klxiOZq

Auctioneer exposed by BBC admits illegally selling rare ancient coins

Richard Beale has pleaded guilty over the sales of the $4m Eid Mar and parts of the "Gaza Hoard". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/U1tKCmT

The indiscriminate devastation of Canada's raging wildfires

Fires in western Canada have burned homes and ripped up trees, laying them down "like toothpicks". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/PlkOj2Z

Maui wildfires: 100 people reported safe after officials release list of missing

They got in touch with officials hours after a list with 388 names of missing people being published. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FX8IstT

Gabon election: President Ali Bongo aims for third term

The incumbent President Ali Bongo hopes to extend his family's five-decade grip on power. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BEiucGt

Spain Hermoso: Fans and players protest over Rubiales kiss

Protesters rallied at the Spanish Football Federation HQ to demand the resignation of Luis Rubiales after he kissed Jenni Hermoso on the lips. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qfKv0bN

Dutch Grand Prix 2023: Zandvoort imposes car ban on travelling F1 fans

The event in Zandvoort aspires to be the most sustainable race on the F1 calendar. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2lLvdMh

Gladstone family urged to pay slavery reparations to Jamaica

Family of the former prime minister are accused of ignoring the case for reparations in Jamaica. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qtngCID

France to spend €200m destroying wine as demand falls

A cocktail of problems has hit the wine industry, including demand falling as more people drink craft beer. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FSnMmK6

Trump surrenders at Georgia jail... in 74 seconds

The former US president turned himself in at the notorious Fulton County Jail. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GET5yf

Historic Trump mugshot released after arrest in Atlanta, Georgia

A booking photo shows the former president stony-faced after he was booked at an Atlanta jailhouse. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/LJ6eVa4

Greece wildfires: Minister calls out 'arsonist scum' as 79 arrests made

The comments come as police make 79 arrests over arson, with wildfires ravaging the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BqoazpD

Rohingya: Gang violence stalks world's largest refugee camp

Six years after fleeing Myanmar, refugees are kept sleepless by nightly sounds of gunfire. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/x9wgVlJ

Africa's week in pictures: 18-24 August 2023

A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XWA4jYJ

Republican debate: Who were the winners and losers?

It was a race to see who out of eight candidates would make a splash during the first Republican debate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qfbtyRw

Trump's surrender at Georgia jail explained...in 90 seconds

When the former president turns himself in on Thursday it will be unlike any of his previous cases from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hWZbTP3

Ros Atkins on... Wagner leader Yevgeny Prigozhin

The BBC's analysis editor Ros Atkins takes a look at Yevgeny Prigozhin throughout the years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Dy0MskB

Yevgeny Prigozhin: Was the Wagner chief a dead man walking?

Ever since he led a mutinous march on Moscow in late June, some speculated Yevgeny Prigozhin's days were numbered. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vBd4oO

How Russia reacted after Prigozhin plane crash

After his failed rebellion, most Russians were probably surprised this hadn't happened sooner. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jdoNf1k

Gaslighting and shame: Uncovering the stories of Ireland's Magdalene Laundries

The death of Sinead O'Connor, who stayed in one former laundry as a teen, has prompted renewed interest. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mH1oSDr

Nepal gay marriage 'victory' hits legal roadblock

A historic court order gave Nepal's same sex couples hope, only for them to have their hopes dashed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/x9CrYin

French airport to be renamed after Queen Elizabeth II in tribute

Le Touquet says it has blessing from King to rename its airport after his late mother. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/AOK1hQc

Three reasons why Trump's arrest in Georgia may be different

When he turns himself in at Fulton County Jail, the process won't be the same as his last three arrests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0dGQWTm

Zimbabwe election: Voters head to the polls with inflation on their minds

Robert Mugabe's successor faces his main challenge from Nelson Chamisa of the opposition CCC. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/w1dYS20

How South Africa's oldest Quran was saved by Cape Town Muslims

Written by a political prisoner, it is now kept in a bullet-proof casing in a Cape Town mosque. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TsZhSPk

Ukraine war: Three elderly people killed in Russian shelling, say officials

Three civilians aged 63 to 88 were 'sitting on a bench' in eastern Ukraine when shells hit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/sWBXwEA

Ukraine war: The men who don't want to fight

Ukraine has a soldier shortage. Though many have volunteered, others are dodging the draft. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BoxnTwg

Jasprit Bumrah: Why the bowler is so important for the Indian cricket team

The bowler's return to cricket after injury bodes well for the Indian side at the Asia and World Cups. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3x945nV

What to know about the first Republican debate

At least seven candidates will use the forum to make their case to likely Republican voters this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/uo7l6JB

Chandrayaan-3: India's lunar lander Vikram searches for safe Moon landing spot

Day after Luna-25 crash, India space agency says lander trying to find area without boulders or deep trenches. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pRtG8KB

Ecuador divided after bloody election campaign

The search for peace will now be at the heart of campaigning in October's presidential run-off. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WTshRJt

China cuts key interest rate as recovery falters

The country's post-Covid recovery has been hit by a property crisis, falling exports and weak consumer spending. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GJrnWmX

Donald Trump confirms he will skip Republican presidential debates

The US ex-president says he is far ahead of his rivals in the 2024 White House race and the public knows him. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ysWxFVd

Maiden Pharmaceuticals: Fury in The Gambia a year after cough syrup deaths

Grieving parents say regulators in both India and The Gambia failed their young children. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ZxuW21R

Ron Cephas Jones, This Is Us star, dies aged 66

The US actor, won two Emmy Awards for his role in the TV series, had long-standing lung problems. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DfXic6F

Ukraine war: Russia says drone injures five at Kursk railway station

Kyiv is accused of attacking the transport hub in Kursk - and also the Rostov and Moscow regions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/P9EbSAJ

Canada wildfires: At least 30,000 households told to evacuate as fires approach

Officials have restricted travel to Kelowna, a waterside city of 132,000 people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7UIavAF

Jews in the German Army: Different generations reflect on changing attitudes

How Germany's reckoning with its past has changed the experience of Jews in the Armed Forces. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/H1oj0bk

Drew Findling: Trump's new lawyer once called him 'racist, cruel'

Drew Findling. dubbed the Billion Dollar Lawyer, defends rappers. Why is he representing Mr Trump? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pSlaJhN

Vietnam War: The pastor who survived 17 years in forgotten jungle army

In 1975, Y Hin Nie fled the Vietnamese army into the jungle. He didn't emerge until 1992. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/suPHIlX

Sudan conflict: Black market AK-47s flood Sudan's capital

Khartoum has become lawless after four months of war, forcing some residents to arm themselves. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6mMrnQt

Miyu Pranoto: Dance prodigy, 9, blazes trail for girls

Miyu is shattering conventions as she breakdances her way to fame. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mvixWD0

Canada wildfires: 'It started raining pine cones and tree bark'

Todd Ramsay filmed trees ablaze as he and his family fled wildfire in British Columbia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/sepUBa2

Blind Side family feud reignites a cultural debate

An ugly row between the family featured in the Oscar-winning 2009 movie resurrects criticism of the film. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/PLU65sr

Africa's week in pictures: 11-17 August 2023

A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/toWDTCq

Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh: More rain, less snow are turning Himalayas dangerous

Landslides and flash floods have killed dozens India's Himalayan states this month. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Oy9c2vf

Singapore seizes $735m of assets in anti-money laundering probe

The raids are part of one of the city-state's biggest ever anti-money laundering investigations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/YFfykED

Texas woman arrested after threats to Trump judge Tanya Chutkan

The 43-year-old allegedly used a slur in a message for Judge Chutkan, warning: "You are in our sights." from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/sPruZ4l

Hillsong Church founder Brian Houston not guilty of concealing father's abuse

Brian Houston was accused by Australian prosecutors of covering up abuse to protect reputations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pHkQ21f

World Athletics Championships: How a teenage Dina Asher-Smith and her relay team-mates started a medal-winning era in Moscow

The teenager. The prospect. The bolter. The late substitute. At Moscow 2013, an unfunded, unlikely quartet ended a 29-year wait for a British female sprint medal at a major championships. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wcf07EB

Afghan women escape for a chance at education

More than 450 women from Afghanistan have escaped the country to study abroad. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/91XTxSF

Army airlifts hundreds to safety from Canadian fires

Some people have been forced to flee twice this summer from fires in the country's north. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/J4Lgrjy

Weak currency boosts Japanese economy

The weakness of the yen has helped Japanese exporters as it makes their products cheaper overseas. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/luaYBD3

Michael Oher, subject of The Blind Side, alleges 'adoptive parents' tricked him

Former NFL star Michael Oher accuses a couple of wrongfully making millions of dollars off his name. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CT2QbSE

Why fashion brands are putting celebrities in charge

Celebrities are winning jobs at the top of luxury fashion firms - but what can they really contribute? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wrlmhsO

Five key moments in the crushing of Afghan women's rights

Over two years, the BBC has documented women's fear, grief and resolve as their lives are supressed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tAU3aCr

Watch: Mount Etna night eruption caught on camera

The most active volcano in Europe, located on the island of Sicily, erupted on Sunday night. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jfYqxTr

Taiwan VP a 'troublemaker' for US visit: Beijing

William Lai's stopovers in New York and San Francisco on his way to Paraguay have riled China. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gHtmkvF

Israelis seek opportunities abroad amid unrest at home

A poll suggests as many as one in three Israelis are considering leaving the country over the crisis. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3CQEIKR

Boy survives 100ft Grand Canyon fall after dodging tourist photo

The teenager suffered serious injuries when he plunged nearly 100ft (30m). from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BswMfl2

Egypt Rabaa killings pain lingers 10 years on

Grief and anger persist, 10 years after a notorious mass killing at a protest camp in Cairo. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1VSchdO

Perseid meteor shower lights up skies

Up to 100 shooting stars an hour were visible in one of the year's most anticipated astronomical events. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nr9qeKh

Migrant boats in the Mediterranean: Why are so many people dying?

The BBC explores the many reasons why the central Mediterranean is among the deadliest migration routes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JozBjvq

Mutanjan: The meat-and-rice dessert loved by Indian royals

For Muslims of the Indian subcontinent, mutanjan is a special dish, layered with memories and emotions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dgJboZP

US returns haul of stolen artefacts to Italy

The items were all stolen from Italy in the late 1990s and some were worth millions of euros. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0eKfX8b

Maui fire: Relatives of residents struggle to help from afar

Kaleikaumaka Johnson relives the horror of what happened in her home town of Lahaina, devastated by wildfires. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lyRadEi

Harry Kane's move from Tottenham to Bayern Munich... in 68 seconds

The striker, 30, is leaving Tottenham and is set to sign a deal worth more than 110m euros (£95m) from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1UA0xgd

Hawaii fires: How Pinky's famous truck saved lives in Lahaina

Lynette “Pinky” Iverson drove "at least a dozen" people to safety in the back of her pickup truck. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IrG328U

China floods: The families torn apart by 'huge, furious waves'

Survivors recall seeing their relatives disappear in muddy torrents spawned by incessant rains. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qH9l2ao

Niger coup: Fear and anger in Niamey as Ecowas threatens force

People are already feeling the impact of economic sanctions imposed after a military coup. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rF2EiuV

On board Virgin Galactic's tourist journey to space

A look inside the company's first space tourism flight, which took off from New Mexico on Thursday from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ZbjLe9J

Argentina cracks down on football fans who tear up money to taunt locals

The practice has become a common way for foreign fans to taunt locals about the low value of the peso. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/LiB8AMn

Russia launches first space mission to Moon in 47 years

The Russian mission is racing against India to be the first country to land on the Moon's south pole. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/e9saOjQ

Staged videos fuel religious hate and misogyny in India

Scripted videos, apparently created for entertainment, are being shared to make them seem like real events. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0Gm52we

Africa's week in pictures: 4 - 10 August 2023

A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/af7Cy3K

Candidate in Ecuador's presidential election Fernando Villavicencio shot dead

Fernando Villavicencio was attacked after an event in the northern city of Quito on Wednesday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mPzsq4I

Rajasthan: India's gig workers see hope in new state law

Rajasthan state recently passed a law that aims to give social security benefits to gig workers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/09OlQxT

Royal prodigal son's return stirs up Thailand

The second of four estranged sons visits the country of his birth for the first time in 27 years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5dhRPCm

Miss Universe Indonesia: Contestants allege sexual abuse

Police are investigating the women's claim that they were subjected to "body checks" during the contest. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fLbmQMK

Nuh violence: Is bulldozer punishment trampling justice in India?

Some Indian states use bulldozers to demolish homes of people accused of crimes - experts say it is illegal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/LUCgnAr

Niger coup: Fact-checking misinformation spreading online

False claims have been circulating online since the military took over in Niger. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/oP0GjvS

Spanish actor Rodolfo Sancho Aguirre's son charged with murder

Rodolfo Sancho Aguirre's son says he is guilty of murdering a Colombian surgeon in Thailand. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ntcELZR

Portugal battles wildfires amid third heatwave of the year

Temperatures in excess of 40C are expected to hit much of the Iberian peninsula this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0c8fmGM

Watch: Fiery ‘meteor’ over Australia likely Russian rocket

Flaming debris was seen blazing across the night sky in Melbourne on Monday evening. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/823TyMm

Tory Lanez: Sentencing for shooting of Megan Thee Stallion delayed

Canadian rapper Tory Lanez injured her during an argument after a pool party in 2020. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8fQEPpc

Will electric flying taxis live up to their promise?

Small electric aircraft will be carrying passengers soon in Europe soon, but will they catch on? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1byGDXS

Alaska: Moment house collapses into river during flood

Glacial floods in Juneau, the capital of Alaska, caused a house to collapse into the Mendenhall river. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/D8HbNyz

Niger coup: Junta shuts airspace citing military intervention threat

Niger's neighbours earlier threatened military action if the elected president was not restored by the end of Sunday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IjgL25W

Huge fire at New Mexico recycling facility triggers health warning

Firefighters are battling a large blaze at the plant in Albuquerque, New Mexico. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fKslxed

Florida: Man rescued from partially sunken boat after 35 hours at sea

The 25-year-old was reported missing after failing to return from a fishing trip in St Augustine, Florida. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qDJ6Ttf

Belarus isolates political prisoners to break their spirit

Families of Belarusian political prisoners say loved ones are being denied any outside contact. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/sQ9PXro

Niger coup: Is France to blame for instability in West Africa?

The recent wave of military takeovers have all been in former French colonies - is this a coincidence? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/w3NbBcZ

Chatbots: Why does White House want hackers to trick AI?

Google and Meta are among big tech companies who are letting hackers try to find flaws in their chatbots. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/27hgDnp

Typhoon Doksuri: Alarming pictures show floods in China, Philippines

The volume of rain over the past week has broken a 140-year-old record in China. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ikDH3ua

Uganda paternity testing causes huge controversy

There are reports of a surge in men wanting to know if they are the biological fathers of their children. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WTMxIG3

What next after Niger coup? Three scenarios

Regional leaders have threatened to use force if Niger's ousted president is not reinstated by Sunday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WaKNGS

Beirut port blast survivors still suffering three years on

Joelle's life was turned upside down by the 2020 catastrophe which devastated the Lebanese capital. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xJYz6d5

Devastating wildfires spur new detection systems

Firms are using AI, drones and satellite tech to help detect and suppress wildfires. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/C0IrwLR

Pope meets victims of clerical sexual abuse in Portugal

A report this year said at least 4,815 children in Portugal were abused by members of the clergy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FORN1Y0

Australian museum to return stolen Cambodian artefacts

The bronze sculptures will be given back to Cambodia amid a global push return looted goods. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/j5Z182s

Edinburgh Fringe: The Life and Times of Michael K, a South African puppet play

A South African puppet play, based on a novel by JM Coetzee, is featuring at the Edinburgh Fringe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FCAaBGO

Alia Bhatt, Deepika Padukone: When Bollywood A-listers turn into start-up stars

Many top Indian actors are making fortunes by actively investing in start-ups and consumer brands. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OpIrT05

Timelapse shows rain drenching Las Vegas

Nevada was hit with heavy rain this week, which scattered debris and shut down roads. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/shz4lrG

Best friends killed in crash on way to school dance

Kiea McCann, 17, and her friend Dlava Mohamed, 16, died on Monday near the Irish town of Clones. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RV5tP1j

Thirsty and exhausted, Texans feel the heatwave

Concern is mounting for workers across Texas unable to avoid the sun and scorching temperatures. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Vpxc2Jq

The fury in Pakistan sparked by a misogynist minister

Khawaja Asif's remarks reflect ingrained attitudes in Pakistan society, but women are pushing back. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1wOpTr2