Asbestos 'nearly everywhere' after 9/11 - new documents reveal air-quality concerns

BBC World News - September 8, 2026 - 23:03
Officials at the time assured the public the air was safe after the attacks, but the documents suggest there were concerns.
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Asbestos 'nearly everywhere' after 9/11 - new documents reveal air-quality concerns

BBC World News - September 8, 2026 - 23:03
Officials at the time assured the public the air was safe after the attacks, but the documents suggest there were concerns.
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Saudi Arabia vows to respond after Houthis attack cities and energy facilities

BBC World News - September 8, 2026 - 22:58
The Iran-backed Yemeni group's attacks have injured 73 people and caused fires at oil facilities, Saudi authorities say.
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Saudi Arabia vows to respond after Houthis attack cities and energy facilities

BBC World News - September 8, 2026 - 22:58
The Iran-backed Yemeni group's attacks have injured 73 people and caused fires at oil facilities, Saudi authorities say.
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Renoir paintings worth millions stolen in French museum heist

BBC World News - September 8, 2026 - 22:35
It is the latest in a string of high-profile art thefts in Europe that has again put the security of museums and galleries in the spotlight.
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Four Renoir paintings worth millions stolen in French museum heist

BBC World News - September 8, 2026 - 22:35
It is the latest in a string of high-profile art thefts in Europe that has again put the security of museums and galleries in the spotlight.
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Investigation after female staff at Eiffel Tower replaced by men for religious visit

BBC World News - September 8, 2026 - 20:38
The move saw outraged staff walk off the job on Monday, closing the French landmark for a day.
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Tickets for Asian Games Selling Fast

Japan Sports News - September 8, 2026 - 20:16
Ticket sales for the Asian Games are gathering pace with less than two weeks until the competition begins, with more than 60% of tickets sold for the opening ceremony and 31 sports as of September 7, although organizers say seats remain readily available for events including soccer and baseball. (News On Japan)
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Man Stabbed in Tokyo After Dispute Over Unpaid Rent

Japan Society News - September 8, 2026 - 20:11
A man in his 40s who went to collect overdue rent at an apartment in Nishitokyo, Tokyo, was repeatedly stabbed on September 7, with police arresting a 66-year-old resident who was three months behind on rent and was scheduled to vacate the property that day. (News On Japan)
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Argentina to file criminal case against oil company operating in Falklands

BBC World News - September 8, 2026 - 20:09
The move comes days after President Javier Milei stepped up Argentina's claims of sovereignty over the Falklands.
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Argentina targets oil company operating in Falklands

BBC World News - September 8, 2026 - 20:09
The move comes days after President Javier Milei stepped up Argentina's claims of sovereignty over the Falklands.
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Gasoline Can and Knives Found After Deadly Gifu Cake Shop Blaze

Japan Society News - September 8, 2026 - 20:07
Police investigating a fire that killed three people at a cake shop in Motosu, Gifu Prefecture, have found a gasoline container and multiple knives in the burned-out building and are examining whether a 70-year-old company executive who died after the incident brought the fuel to the scene. (News On Japan)
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Samsung Opens Semiconductor Research Center in Yokohama

Japan Business News - September 8, 2026 - 19:49
South Korean semiconductor giant Samsung Electronics has begun full-scale operations at a new semiconductor research center in Yokohama, seeking to accelerate development and strengthen cooperation with Japanese suppliers as demand for chips used in artificial intelligence continues to grow. (News On Japan)
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At least two people dead after Russian strikes on Kyiv

BBC World News - September 8, 2026 - 19:23
Air raid alerts and sounds of explosions rang out in Ukraine's capital as Russian forces launched drone strikes early on Tuesday.
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Highest paid world leader to get salary increase of $1 million

BBC World News - September 8, 2026 - 18:20
Singapore's prime minister Lawrence Wong will see his annual pay rise to 3.6 million Singapore dollars ($2.8m; £2.1m).
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Highest paid world leader to get salary increase of $1 million

BBC World News - September 8, 2026 - 18:20
Singapore's prime minister Lawrence Wong will see his pay rise to 3.6 million Singapore dollars ($2.8m; £2.1m).
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Nepal cracks down on online abuse of flood survivors

BBC World News - September 8, 2026 - 17:31
Authorities will "show no leniency" to people who "belittle" those who are suffering, the prime minister says.
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Nepal cracks down on online abuse of flood survivors

BBC World News - September 8, 2026 - 17:31
Authorities will "show no leniency" to people who "belittle" those who are suffering, the prime minister says.
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Pupils return to West Bank school behind barbed wire to protect against settlers

BBC World News - September 8, 2026 - 15:58
Six people, including three pupils at the Palestinian school, have been killed in al-Mughayyir this year, in a surge of Israeli settler-related violence.
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'Good to have choice': Australians on opting out of social media algorithms

BBC World News - September 8, 2026 - 15:20
The BBC spoke to people in Sydney about Australia's plans to force social media companies to allow users to easily opt in or out of personalised algorithms.
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