Headlines: Hurricane Ian Destruction, Russia’s Sham Annexation, Brazil Threat

More than 700 people needed to be rescued after Hurricane Ian tore across Florida. We hear from some of them. Russia moves to annex four occupied areas of Ukraine. And threats of violence hang over Brazil’s upcoming presidential election.

Front Page: The New York Times – September 30, 2022

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Hurricane Ian’s Staggering Scale of Wreckage Becomes Clear in Florida

The extent of the damage was difficult to comprehend, even for residents who had survived and rebuilt after other powerful storms.

Far From the Coast, Ian Leaves Flooding and Damage Across Florida

The state was battered on both the Gulf and Atlantic coasts, but some residents of inland areas said the damage was not as severe as feared.

‘Putin Is a Fool’: Intercepted Calls Reveal Russian Army in Disarray

Culture Preview: The New Review – October 2, 2022

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Britain in Crisis – The Activists Fight Back

Paul Theroux – The Novelist and Travel Writer Interviewed

Stewart Lee – Birdwatchers: it’s time to take on the Tories

Writer-director Martin McDonagh on his bad early plays, enjoying a quiet home life with Phoebe Waller-Bridge, and his latest film – a friendship breakup movie starring Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson Interview by @msmirandasawyer (@DREWANTHONYSMTH)