Week in pictures: 24 - 30 September 2022

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

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Tunisia cost-of-living crisis: 'My husband either reaches Europe or dies at sea'

Life is getting so hard in Tunisia that increasing numbers are ready to risk their lives to reach Europe.

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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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Withholding College Transcripts for Loan Payment Is ‘Abusive,’ Agency Says

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Messages reveal how Musk and Twitter boss fell out

New text messages between Musk and Twitter boss Parag Agrawal reveal how the relationship broke down.

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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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Sandy Hook Parents Tie Years of Threats and Vitriol to Alex Jones

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Leonard Cole, Who Detailed Secret Army Germ Tests, Dies at 89

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Russian Oligarch and Associates Indicted on U.S. Sanctions Charges

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How Much Watching Time Do You Have This Weekend?

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What Is a ‘Healthy’ Food? The F.D.A. Wants to Change the Definition.

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F.D.A. Approves A.L.S. Treatment Despite Questions About Effectiveness

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Ian Bludgeons Southwest Florida With Devastating Winds and Storm Surge

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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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Lizzo Plays New Notes on James Madison’s Crystal Flute from 1813

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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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Your Thursday Briefing: Iran Strikes Kurds in Iraq

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‘The Real Deal’: Florida’s Low-Lying Gulf Coast Braces for Hurricane Ian

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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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Your Tuesday Evening Briefing

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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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Ray Edenton, ‘A-Team’ Studio Guitarist in Nashville, Dies at 95

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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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On Politics: A group of rock climbers and snowboarders became a political force.

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Alec Baldwin and Others Could Face Charges in ‘Rust’ Shooting, D.A. Says

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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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Bolduc Indicates He Has Not Entirely Turned His Back on Election Denial

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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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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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At a Meloni vigil, red peppers and suspense after the polls close.

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Russia Begins Mobilizing Ukrainians to Fight Against Their Own Country

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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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North Korea Launches Ballistic Missile Off Its East Coast

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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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Jim Post, Known for a Memorably ‘Groovy’ Hit Song, Dies at 82

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Puerto Ricans Fear Extended Blackout After Hurricane Fiona

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In a U.N. speech, Russia’s foreign minister says ‘the future of the world order’ is at stake.

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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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Amid G.O.P. Cash Crunch, One Very Flush Ally May Soon Share the Wealth

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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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Meet the opponents for Federer and Nadal: Frances Tiafoe and Jack Sock.

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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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In photos: Kashmir's nomadic tribe faces existential crisis

Kashmir's Bakarwals are determined to maintain their traditional lifestyle despite pressures to change.

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Your Thursday Evening Briefing

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Queen Elizabeth II leaves complex legacy for Aboriginal Australians

Some are grappling with how to celebrate her life while also acknowledging trauma from colonisation.

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Boeing Reaches $200 Million Settlement With Regulators Over Its 737 Max

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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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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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U.S. and Allies Condemn Putin’s Troop Mobilization and Nuclear Threats

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America’s data crisis

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Space Force Song Shoots for the Stars, but Some Think It Falls Flat

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Regulators Accuse Amazon of Singling Out Union Organizers for Discipline

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For Roger Federer, London Is a Sensible End to a Long Career

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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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Russia’s Invasion Shadows U.N. Assembly Amid ‘Colossal Global Dysfunction’

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An Obituary 80 Years in the Making

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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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Honduras: A mother searches for justice in a 'narco-state'

Honduran Ex-President Hernandez now sits in a US prison, but those left behind are still searching for justice from his brutal regime.

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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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Putin kept Russia and the world waiting hours for a speech that never happened.

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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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California Woman Who Faked Her Own Abduction Gets 18 Months in Prison

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Trump Was Warned Late Last Year of Potential Legal Peril Over Documents

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Italy elections: Far-right Meloni scents power in a divided country

Giorgia Meloni has surged in the polls ahead of Sunday's vote with promises on taxes and migration.

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Pakistan floods: 'I lost my home - my baby could be next'

Thousands of displaced families in Pakistan are now threatened by diseases like dengue and malaria.

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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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Ford Says It Will Spend $1 Billion More in Third Quarter Because of Supply Chain Problems

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Hurricane Fiona kills at least one and forces a state of emergency in the Dominican Republic.

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What We Learned From Week 2 of the N.F.L. Season

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Kyrgyzstan-Tajikistan border fighting claimed nearly 100 lives

Clashes along the two Central Asian countries' disputed border were the deadliest seen in years.

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Las Vegas Aces Win First W.N.B.A. Championship

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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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It’s not just princes and presidents. The guest list for the queen’s funeral also includes everyday heroes.

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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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Biden Warns Russia, Facing Losses, Against Using Unconventional Weapons

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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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Because I Said So!

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Ukraine war: Power back on at huge nuclear plant in Zaporizhzhia

Electricity from the national grid is being directly received at the Zaporizhzhia plant.

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Why capping the price of Russian oil is complicated.

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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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China, Europe, US drought: Is 2022 the driest year recorded?

Heatwaves hit China, Europe and the US, causing lakes and rivers to dry up. Is this year the driest ever?

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Your Friday Evening Briefing

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Herbert Kohler, Plumbing Mogul Who Created a Golf Mecca, Dies at 83

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U.S. Immigration Debate Rings Hollow in Venezuela as Migrants Flee

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Ukraine is consolidating its gains, but Russia is shoring up its defensive lines, a Pentagon spokesman said.

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The New, Improved James Cameron Wants to Reintroduce You to ‘Avatar’

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