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Crunch time as crisp makers adopt plastic-free packets

When Del Currie decided to give up single-use plastic he had one "naughty secret" - he couldn't quit his love of crisps. ...

The ships full of gas waiting off Europe’s coast

The huge tankers are waiting. Off the coasts of Spain, Portugal, the UK and other European nations lie dozens of giant ships packed full of liquefied natural gas (LNG). ...

Ukraine war: Russia troop deployment to Belarus prompts speculation

The warning from Ukraine to Belarus is blunt. ...

Black Death 700 years ago affects your health now

The devastation of the plague pandemic left such an incredible genetic mark on humanity that it's still affecting our health nearly 700 years later. ...

Liz Truss resignation: World politicians and media react to Truss departure

News of Liz Truss's resignation has prompted quick reaction from political leaders and media commentators around the world, with many editorials focused on the brevity of Truss's time in office and the ongoing political chaos in Britain. ...

Ukraine round-up: Kyiv strikes and German spy chief fired

At least three people have been killed by Russian strikes in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv, as Moscow continues to target key infrastructure across the country. ...

How are 'kamikaze' drones being used by Russia and Ukraine?

Ukraine has accused Russia of using "kamikaze" drones against civilian targets in Kyiv. ...

How big are Donald Trump's legal problems?

The legal battles before Donald Trump are expansive and varied. ...

Ethiopia's civil war: Inside Tigray's capital Mekelle

As the war in Ethiopia's Tigray region escalates once more, civilians are increasingly becoming involved in the fighting. ...

China's Communist Party Congress: A really simple guide

China's ruling Communist Party is expected to hand a third five-year term to Xi Jinping, arguably the most powerful Chinese leader since Mao Zedong in the 1970s. ...

Shock and horror after Russia's wave of strikes across Ukraine

The past few hours have seen wave after wave of explosions, not just here in Kyiv, but all across this vast country, from Lviv in the west to Kharkiv in the east and Odesa in the south. ...

Inflation: Why food prices matter for the US midterm elections

The cost of food in the US is rising at the fastest pace since the 1970s, with grocery prices up 13.5% in the 12 months to September. ...

Who is in charge of Iran?

Security forces in Iran have been violently cracking down on protests sparked by the death in custody of a young woman. ...

The terrors of Kenya’s school arson epidemic

The Committee to Protect Journalists and Reporters Without Borders condemned the Taliban on Wednesday for shutting down two news websites in Afghanistan and urged the group to stop censoring the media. ...

US midterms: 'America's elections could turn really nasty'

The upcoming midterm elections for US Congress, the first nationwide vote since Trump supporters stormed the US Capitol nearly two years ago, have many Americans on edge. The BBC's Katty Kay has been finding out why. ...

Iran could turn to mercenaries to maintain order

As the uprising in Syria dissipates, Iran’s mercenary fighters from Pakistan and Afghanistan — the Zeinabiyoun and Fatemiyoun Brigades, respectively — seem to have slipped back into their respective countries without much noise. These men may not all be fit to fight again due to physical disabilities and psychological scars, but many still are. Those impaired by scars of the battlefield are used to inspire others to join the ranks to seek glory and martyrdom. ...