The outage in Australia has been linked to four deaths as people could not reach emergency services.
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Burkina Faso junta detains NGO workers for ‘spying’
The security minister says the NGO “collected and passed on sensitive security information” – which it denies.
Hundreds of US National Guard troops arrive in Chicago
Troops from Texas have been sent on a controversial mission to support President Trump’s immigration crackdown.
Chemistry Nobel awarded for work on new materials that could help planet
The winners of the prestigious science prize was announced by the Nobel committee in Sweden.
Israeli forces intercept new aid flotilla bound for Gaza
Activists on board nine vessels carrying food and medical supplies for Palestinians will be deported, Israel says.
‘I sleep with a gas mask on’ – Life next to Portland protest angering Trump
As Trump threatens military action, residents in Portland tell the BBC about life amid the protests.
Gold surges past $4,000 an ounce as uncertainty fuels rally
Analysts point to delays in the reporting of economic data due to the US government shutdown as one reason for the rise.
Dolly Parton’s sister asks fans to pray for country singer
The message comes a week after the 79-year-old musician postponed gigs due to health issues.
Scientist’s off-grid hike interrupted by news of Nobel Prize win
Dr Fred Ramsdell was “living his best life” offline when the Nobel committee tried to contact him.
At least 24 killed as paraglider drops bombs at Myanmar Buddhist festival
Locals told the BBC the destruction from the motorised paraglider made it hard to identify victims.