More than 140 die in huge Mexico quake
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Today's Headlines September 19
Top News Stories
Mexico: Strong earthquake topples buildings, killing scores
The tremor toppled buildings in the capital, including a school, with many trapped in the rubble.
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Hurricane Maria bears down on Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico
"Evacuate," Puerto Rico's safety commissioner warned residents. "Otherwise, you're going to die."
Trump's first UN speech met with criticism from some leaders
The US president's first key speech at the UN was denounced by some member nations he had singled out.
First Australia refugees approved for US resettlement
About 50 refugees held in offshore detention centres will be the first to be resettled in the US.
 
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Russian army rocket 'hits spectators'
A Russian army helicopter has accidentally fired a rocket at bystanders, according to Russian regional news website 66.RU.
Sport
Wasteful Liverpool knocked out of Carabao Cup by Foxes
Islam Slimani and Shinji Okazaki score as Leicester beat Liverpool to reach the fourth round of the Carabao Cup.
England v West Indies: Jonny Bairstow makes century in Old Trafford win
Jonny Bairstow hits his maiden century as England outclass West Indies to win the first one-day international at Old Trafford by seven wickets.
David Haye and Tony Bellew set for heavyweight rematch
David Haye confirms on social media he has agreed terms for a heavyweight rematch with Tony Bellew.
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Trump at UN: Which 'rogue states' are in new axis of evil?
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Russian army rocket 'hits spectators'
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'We are not happy being here'
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BBC reporter tries to question Aung San Suu Kyi over Rohingya crisis
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Andy Murray: Tennis women make the same sacrifices as men
Andy Murray says he never set out to be a spokesperson for women's equality, but for BBC 100 Women, he writes about his hopes for a level playing field.
Business
Tata and ThyssenKrupp 'agree' first stage of merger deal
Tata and ThyssenKrupp owns steelworks across the UK including the largest site in Port Talbot.
Does Ryanair have a pilot shortage?
Could recruitment issues explain why the airline will be cancelling so many flights in the coming weeks?
 
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Technology
Manchester police still relies on Windows XP
More than 20% of Greater Manchester Police's PCs run on the operating system, posing a hack risk.
Google launches UK 'anti-terror fund'
Google will give UK £1m to counter extremism as part of wider plans to deal with such content on its platforms.
Capital
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The power of a ‘not-to-do’ list
Turning your to-do list on its head could help you get more done
 
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Why people overspend on their holidays
A host of subconscious reasons drive people to break the bank
Culture
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The State ‘captures the essence of IS’
How TV dramatises terror
 
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‘I am the best selfie artist’
An exclusive interview with Ai Weiwei
Earth
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BBC Earth nominated for Lovie Awards
A finalist in three categories ‘honouring the best of the European internet'
 
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New BBC Earth film coming soon
Earth: One Amazing Day, the long awaited sequel to box-office hit Earth
Future
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The ships that will change the seas
Remote-controlled super ships could help us fight climate change, cut emissions
 
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How flying messes with your mind
There’s a reason you sniffle at the inflight movie
Travel
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The kind people Europe forgot
Locals do the last thing many would expect – embrace outsiders
 
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You must be good looking to live here
But you’ll need to know how to balance the temptations
 
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