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People burn their utility bills at cost of living protests

People burn their utility bills at cost of living protests

Guardian, 02 Oct 2022

People burned their energy bills as thousands gathered across

Tesla CEO Elon Musk showcases humanoid robot – viideo

Tesla CEO Elon Musk showcases humanoid robot – viideo

Guardian, 01 Oct 2022

Tesla CEO Elon Musk showcased his much-touted humanoid robot 'Optimus' at the electric vehicle maker's AI Day event.

Ukraine applies for Nato membership in 'expedited manner', says Zelenskiy

Ukraine applies for Nato membership in 'expedited manner', says Zelenskiy

Guardian, 01 Oct 2022

Volodymyr Zelenskiy has announced that Ukraine is officially applying for membership of Nato, hours after Vladimir Putin said in a Kremlin ceremony that he was annexing four Ukrainian provinces.

'I hope the world will be safer': says Molly Russell’s father after inquest

'I hope the world will be safer': says Molly Russell’s father after inquest

Guardian, 01 Oct 2022

Molly Russell’s father has accused the world’s biggest social media firms of 'monetising misery' after an inquest ruled that harmful online content contributed to the 14-year-old’s death.

People and pets airlifted from Hurricane Ian floodwater in Florida

People and pets airlifted from Hurricane Ian floodwater in Florida

Guardian, 01 Oct 2022

At least two people and three cats are seen being rescued from

Putin annexes four regions of Ukraine to Russia in defiance of international law

Putin annexes four regions of Ukraine to Russia in defiance of international law

Guardian, 30 Sep 2022

Vladimir Putin has signed 'accession treaties' formalising Russia’s illegal annexation of four occupied regions in Ukraine, marking the largest forcible takeover of territory in Europe since the second world war.

From mini-budget to market turmoil: Kwasi Kwarteng's week

From mini-budget to market turmoil: Kwasi Kwarteng's week

Guardian, 30 Sep 2022

The new chancellor has been caught up in international controversy after announcing sweeping tax cuts in a mini-budget which resulted in a plunge in the pound, soaring mortgage rates and a £65bn intervention by the Bank of England to bai...

'Shark' spotted swimming in flooded Florida neighbourhood

'Shark' spotted swimming in flooded Florida neighbourhood

Guardian, 30 Sep 2022

Photos and videos of sharks and other marine life swimming in suburban flood waters make for popular hoaxes during heavy storms.

Iranians living abroad protest against the oppression of women

Iranians living abroad protest against the oppression of women

Guardian, 30 Sep 2022

Protests sparked by the death of Mahsa Amini are becoming more deadly, with anger spreading across the country and security forces escalating their crackdown against protesters.

Ukraine: footage shows aftermath of deadly Russian strike on civilian convoy

Ukraine: footage shows aftermath of deadly Russian strike on civilian convoy

Guardian, 30 Sep 2022

A civilian convoy of cars heading to pick up relatives trying to flee Russian occupied territory in Ukraine has been hit by Russian forces near the city of Zaporizhzhia, with initial reports saying dozens were killed and injured.

Hurricane Ian: 'Historic storm' wreaks havoc in Florida as trapped residents are rescued

Hurricane Ian: 'Historic storm' wreaks havoc in Florida as trapped residents are rescued

Guardian, 30 Sep 2022

Emergency crews using boats and helicopters raced to reach stranded residents of Florida’s Gulf Coast after Hurricane Ian, one of the strongest storms ever to hit the US mainland, left behind deadly floodwaters, downed power lines and wi...

Hurricane Ian could be 'deadliest' in Florida's history, says Biden

Hurricane Ian could be 'deadliest' in Florida's history, says Biden

Guardian, 30 Sep 2022

President Biden has warned that there could be 'substantial loss of life' as Hurricane Ian continues its destructive path through Florida.

Aerial footage shows destruction and flooding caused by Hurricane Ian

Aerial footage shows destruction and flooding caused by Hurricane Ian

Guardian, 30 Sep 2022

Drone footage from Florida, where Hurricane Ian has left a trail of destruction, shows widespread flooding of urban areas.

Kwasi Kwarteng says 'We are sticking with the growth plan' amid budget criticism

Kwasi Kwarteng says 'We are sticking with the growth plan' amid budget criticism

Guardian, 29 Sep 2022

The chancellor has told journalists he intends to 'stick to the growth plan' during a visit to Darlington on Thursday, rejecting calls from Labour to recall parliament and shelve recent tax cuts.

People queue for days at Russia's Georgian border after Putin orders mobilisation

People queue for days at Russia's Georgian border after Putin orders mobilisation

Guardian, 29 Sep 2022

Huge queues have started forming at the Russian border with Georgia after Vladimir Putin ordered a partial mobilisation of men to fight in his war in Ukraine.

Hurricane Ian flips over camera filming at Daytona Beach

Hurricane Ian flips over camera filming at Daytona Beach

Guardian, 29 Sep 2022

Hurricane Ian's powerful winds have flipped over a camera filming at Daytona Beach, Florida.

Hurricane Ian: shopping centre sign collapses as reporter about to go on air

Hurricane Ian: shopping centre sign collapses as reporter about to go on air

Guardian, 29 Sep 2022

Moments before a reporter for First Coast News was due to go on air in Jacksonville, Florida, powerful gusts from Hurricane Ian blew over a shopping centre sign behind her.

Liz Truss claims government made right decision with mini-budget

Liz Truss claims government made right decision with mini-budget

Guardian, 29 Sep 2022

The prime minister defended her economic plan that has roiled financial markets, saying on Thursday she was willing to take 'decisive action' to reignite growth and would not reverse course despite the turmoil.

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe cuts her hair in protest over death of Mahsa Amini in Iran

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe cuts her hair in protest over death of Mahsa Amini in Iran

Guardian, 29 Sep 2022

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe has filmed herself cutting her hair in support of protests in Iran over the death of a young woman in police custody.

Liz Truss defends mini-budget on BBC Radio Norfolk: 'I have to do what I believe is right'

Liz Truss defends mini-budget on BBC Radio Norfolk: 'I have to do what I believe is right'

Guardian, 29 Sep 2022

Liz Truss made her first media appearance on Thursday after Kwasi Kwarteng announced a mini budget in parliament, sparking criticism from the IMF and the Bank of England.