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Hurricane Idalia: What is a storm surge and why is it deadly?
This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. By Nadine Yousif BBC News As Hurricane Idalia barrels towards Florida, residents are being warned about the potential storm surge it could cause. The “life-threatening” coastal flood could bring ocean water up 10 to 15 feet (3-5m)…
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On patrol with Tunisia’s coast guard: Nine boats in 24 hours
By Bassam Bounenni & Claire Press BBC World Service, Sfax Tethered to a small speedboat and being towed towards us was the first of nine migrant boats we would encounter during our 24-hour patrol with the Tunisian coast guard. More than 180 people were rescued, all wearing rubber rings, but no life jackets, as they…
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Venice Film Festival: Is Hollywood self-destructing?
With the release of Dune Part Two delayed, and many of the world’s biggest stars not attending the Venice Film Festival, the impact of the actors and writers’ strikes is really set to hit home this autumn, writes Leila Latif. Returning to the Venice Film Festival towards the tail-end of the pandemic in September 2021,…
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Rare footage of St Elmo’s Fire as hurricane approaches
Hurricane Idalia is barrelling towards Florida and forecasters warn it is extremely dangerous. This rare footage of St Elmo’s Fire was captured by the pilots from MacDill Air Force Base. The Air Force Base said on X (formerly Twitter): “During the evacuation, the 50th ARS recorded St. Elmo’s fire, a weather phenomenon in which luminous…
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Ukraine war: ‘Drone attack’ hits airport in northwest Russia city of Pskov
Reports from Russia say there has been a drone attack on the airport of the north-western city of Pskov. The local governor said the military was repelling an attack. He uploaded video showing a large fire while an explosion could also be heard. An unconfirmed Russian media report says four Ilyushin 76 transport planes were…
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Why Aperol Spritz is the drink of the summer
The new popularity of Aperol is leaving some Venetians perplexed. How has a drink that, until 20 years ago could only be found in humble taverns and bars, conquered the world? This summer, Aperol Spritz is flowing from the counters of the most enchanting venues in New York City, from the terrace of the Independent…
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Harrison Floyd: Defendant in Georgia election case released from jail
By Brandon Drenon BBC News, Washington The sole defendant in the Georgia election interference case being held in Fulton County Jail is expected to be released five days after his arrest. It comes after a judge set a bond in his case. Harrison Floyd’s lawyer told the BBC that his client had not been able…
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Ukraine war: Hundreds bid farewell to fighter ace Juice
Hundreds of people in Kyiv have paid their respects to one of Ukraine’s most celebrated fighter pilots, who was killed in a mid-air crash last week. Capt Andrii Pilshchykov, who flew under the call-sign “Juice”, and two other pilots died when two L-39 training planes collided in northern Ukraine. Pilshchykov, 30, won fame for dogfights…
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Jacksonville shooting: Audio of 911 call by gunman’s dad released
By Madeline Halpert BBC News, New York Police have released audio of a 911 call by the father of a gunman who killed three people in a racially motivated attack in Florida. The dad is heard telling an emergency dispatcher the 21-year-old has stopped taking psychiatric medication. The killer used a legally purchased rifle and…
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Watch: BBC gets as close as possible to Prigozhin grave
Russia editor Steve Rosenberg reports from the perimeter of the cemetery where it is believed Wagner chief Prigozhin has been buried. The 62-year-old’s press service has said a private funeral was held at the Porokhovskoye cemetery. Prigozhin was confirmed dead by Russian authorities after a plane crash on 23 August near Moscow. The Kremlin has…