The ‘mastermind’ behind India’s biggest jailbreak
Nearly 20 years ago, 389 men escaped from an Indian jail, led by a man believed to have planned the breakout.
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Yearly Archives: 2024
30
Sep
VP debates rarely matter – the Walz v Vance showdown is different
In a tight US election race, every opportunity to generate positive attention and political momentum is precious.
30
Sep
‘People are just scrambling’ – North Carolina reels from devastating storm
Residents describe how the storm “destroyed everything in its path” and wiped out entire communities in the state.
30
Sep
Xi Jinping is worried about the economy – what do Chinese people think?
Two new pieces of research offer a rare glimpse into how Chinese people feel about their future.
30
Sep
Israel tells US it plans to launch limited ground incursion into Lebanon
A US official told the BBC’s US partner CBS that the operation could start as soon as Monday.
30
Sep
Netanyahu in poll rebound after Hezbollah attacks
The Israeli PM’s party would win the most seats if an election were held but the opposition bloc would have more overall, a poll shows.
30
Sep
US ports brace for shut down as dockworkers strike
The strike is set to significantly disrupt trade, creating uncertainty ahead of the US election.
30
Sep
Joyful welcome by stranded astronauts for SpaceX capsule crew
A capsule sent to bring back two astronauts stranded on the International Space Station has docked.
30
Sep
Far right in Austria ‘opens new era’ with election victory
The Freedom Party wins its first election, but building a coalition will be difficult.
30
Sep
Campaigner who ignited euthanasia debate in Hungary dies
The prominent human rights lawyer campaigned to legalise euthanasia in Hungarian and European courts.
