Ukraine war: US says it takes Putin nuclear threat seriously
Russia is “irresponsible” to threaten using nuclear weapons in Ukraine, a top US official tells the BBC. BBC News – Europe
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Bank of England raises interest rates to 2.25%
The warning comes as the Bank raises interest rates to 2.25% – the highest level for 14 years. BBC News – UK
Letitia James: NY Attorney General’s history of clashing with Trump
When she was elected, the New York attorney general warned Mr Trump: “We are not scared of you.” BBC News – US & Canada
The fake sex chats fuelled by an elaborate scam
The erotic messages supposedly sent from women on some adult websites are often actually from men. BBC News – Africa
Inflation pushes UK debt interest costs to August record
Government borrowing reached £11.8bn last month, the highest August figure since records began. BBC News – Business
Iran unrest: Women burn headscarves at anti-hijab protests
Protests have continued for five successive nights since the death in custody of Mahsa Amini. BBC News – Middle East