Hurricane Michael: Record-breaking 'hell' storm mauls US
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Today's Headlines October 10
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Hurricane Michael: Record-breaking 'hell' storm mauls US
Michael's rapid intensification was turbo-charged by unusually warm waters in the Gulf of Mexico.
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Jamal Khashoggi: Trump 'demands answers' on missing Saudi
Jamal Khashoggi, a US resident, has not been seen since entering the Saudi consulate in Turkey.
Indonesia earthquake and tsunami: Rescue efforts to end
Thousands are still missing after Indonesia's earthquake and tsunami, but rescue efforts are being called off.
Chinese man charged with US aviation 'espionage'
Prosecutors say Yanjun Xu tried to steal trade secrets from US aviation and aerospace companies.
'Flexitarian' diets key to feeding people in a warming world
Eating more plant-based foods, ending waste and improving farming are vital for the future, say scientists
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Sport
Cristiano Ronaldo: 'Allegations of rape based on completely fabricated documents'
Documents concerning rape allegations made against Cristiano Ronaldo have been "completely fabricated", according to the player's lawyer.
'Speaking about Nassar abuse empowered me' - Olympic champion Biles
Simone Biles says she felt "empowered" after speaking out against her sexual abuser and US gymnastics team doctor, Larry Nassar.
Genoa bridge victims honoured in Italy friendly
Italy are held to a draw by Ukraine on an emotional night at Sampdoria's Stadio Luigi Ferraris which remembered the victims of the bridge collapse in Genoa.
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Hurricane Michael: Videos show destruction in US
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Syria war: Why I fight alongside Assad's forces near Idlib
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Indonesia earthquake and tsunami: Rescue efforts to end
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Indian sewers: Dalits or 'untouchables' unblock sewers by hand
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Fighting fires with goats
How goats are stopping wildfires spreading in Catalonia.
Business
Wall Street beating takes down Asian stocks
US shares slumped overnight amid concerns about rising interest rates and escalating trade tensions.
Countdown on for world's longest non-stop flight
Singapore Airlines' non-stop flight to Newark will cover more than 15,000km and will take about 19 hours.
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Technology
BBC News disrupted by software glitch
The BBC had to replace live broadcasts with recorded material on its TV news channels for about an hour.
Amazon scrapped 'sexist AI' tool
Reuters claims that a secret AI recruitment tool was abandoned after it showed bias towards men.
Capital
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Do expats really get a $21K pay bump?
‘A year as an expat could be the financial equivalent of three years back home’
 
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How to avoid awkward work conversations
Some people go to great lengths to avoid difficult interactions. They shouldn't
Culture
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‘The most exquisite film of the year’
Five stars for Alfonso Cuarón’s Roma
 
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Yves Saint Laurent’s ultimate obsession
Was his fixation with Asia a homage or appropriation?
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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Should you be taking vitamin D?
The research is more complicated than you might think
 
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Why science says you need a nap
Researchers have found that even a quick kip is helpful
Travel
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The last lighthouse keeper of Capri
‘The reality is, in 10 years, this job will be extinct’
 
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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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