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Category: World
Ros Atkins on… Why the US election is crucial to Ukraine
The BBC’s analysis editor looks at why Volodymyr Zelensky is presenting his ‘victory plan’ to US political leaders.
What satellite data shows about missile damage in Lebanon
After rocket attacks between Hezbollah and Israeli forces ramped up, the damage in southern Lebanon is clear
Raging waters and rescues as Hurricane Helene hits Florida
The category four storm hammered Florida’s coast, bringing heavy rains and strong winds.
Japan’s scandal-hit ruling party picks next PM
Shigeru Ishiba has been elected leader of the LDP, positioning him to be Japan’s next prime minister.
Myanmar rebels reject embattled junta’s peace offer
The offer comes after battlefield losses and defections in the three-year-long civil war.
A famed holy sweet in an unsavoury row in India
The famous Tirupati temple laddus are prized by devotees who consider them god’s blessing.
‘I hope we have a home to go back to’. Floridians hunker down for Hurricane Helene
Residents told the BBC they were already seeing “whitewater rapids” on streets as the category four storm barreled toward them.
BBC asks Trump what he would do differently in the Middle East
The former president says the conflict in Lebanon is “unacceptable” and must end “one way or the other”.
Trump and Zelensky to meet amid Republican anger
It comes amid growing anger from senior Republicans over a visit by Zelensky to swing state Pennsylvania.