Hurricane Michael: 'Monstrous' storm set to hit Florida
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Today's Headlines October 9
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Hurricane Michael: 'Monstrous' storm set to hit Florida
More than 370,000 people have been ordered to evacuate as Hurricane Michael heads towards Florida.
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Nikki Haley: US ambassador to UN resigns
Nikki Haley dismisses speculation that she will challenge Donald Trump for the White House in 2020.
Guatemala ex-VP Roxana Baldetti jailed in 'Magic Water' scandal
Roxana Baldetti, Guatemala's first female vice-president, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison.
Drew Barrymore: EgyptAir's magazine sorry for 'surreal' article
The airline's inflight magazine apologised for a "surreal" interview with the actress that went viral.
Ghana 'prayer camps' chain residents with mental health problems
The BBC finds religious centres in Ghana using chains to restrain people with mental health problems.
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Sport
McGregor stood down on medical grounds for a month after defeat
Conor McGregor is suspended on medical grounds for a month after his defeat by Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 229.
Russia internationals face 'severe punishment' over alleged attack
Two Russia internationals under investigation over an attack in Moscow should face severe punishment, says the Russian Premier League.
Mourinho is easy target but Man Utd players must stand up - Rooney
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho is an "easy target" and the club's players "have to do better", says former Old Trafford striker Wayne Rooney.
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Indonesia tsunami: Survivors fear the future... and the dark
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Caged while seeking mental health help
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Peter Jackson: World War One footage brought to life by Lord of the Rings director
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The woman behind Rihanna's yellow dress
Magazine
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Don't shoot, I'm disabled
A large proportion of those who die during interactions with US police officers have a disability. Why?
Business
Skincare brand Deciem shuts stores following online post by founder
The founder of the Toronto-based beauty brand said its stores would close because of "criminal activity".
HSBC in $765m settlement with US Department of Justice
The banking giant settles with the Department of Justice over mortgage mis-selling claims.
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Technology
Google Pixel 3 phones launch during privacy storm
The search firm reveals its latest handsets shortly after revealing Google+ users' data was exposed.
Sony PlayStation 4 will get 'next-generation' successor
The gaming firm's president says a next-generation console is "necessary" despite streaming technology.
Capital
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How to avoid awkward work conversations
Some people go to great lengths to avoid difficult interactions. They shouldn't
 
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Why we’re scared of big business
Are there hidden reasons behind our dislike of companies that make a profit?
Culture
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Yves Saint Laurent’s ultimate obsession
Was his fixation with Asia a homage or appropriation?
 
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The making of an iconic song
A new book offers the inside story of Imagine
Earth
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BBC Earth has moved
Visit us at our new home - BBCEarth.com
 
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The worst storm in British history?
It caused havoc across swathes of the country
Future
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Why science says you need a nap
Researchers have found that even a quick kip is helpful
 
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No, civility is not dead in politics
A test of the 'red meat hypothesis' proves good manners still win votes
Travel
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Japan’s ultimate travel food
More than something just to eat, ekiben is another way to experience a locale
 
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The capital city older than Rome
This year, it is celebrating its 2,800th anniversary
 
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