IN CASE YOU MISSED IT–Schedule of Reuters features from this week

Oct 12 (Reuters) - Every week, Reuters journalists produce scores of multimedia features and human-interest stories from around the world.

Below are some stories from this week selected by our editors, as well as explanatory context and background to help you understand world headlines. For a full schedule of news and events, please go to our editorial calendar on Reuters Connect.

Huge ancient solar storm revealed by tree rings in French Alps

Annual growth rings inside the ancient remains of Scots pine trees in the Southern French Alps have revealed evidence of the largest-known solar storm, one that might have fried satellites and knocked out electricity grids had it occurred today. (SCIENCE-SOLARSTORM/ (PIX), 669 words)

Desmond Tutu's modest car reminds South Africans of his values

CAPE TOWN - South Africa's anti-apartheid hero Desmond Tutu could have chosen practically any car in the world when billionaire Warren Buffett offered to buy him a vehicle. (SAFRICA-TUTU/ (PIX, TV), 285 words)

Eric Clapton and Kurt Cobain guitars could fetch up to $2 million each at auction

Two iconic guitars played by Eric Clapton and Kurt Cobain could each fetch $1 million-$2 million when they go up for auction in November. (AUCTION-COBAIN/CLAPTON (TV), 399 words)

Nitin Sawhney unites different voices in new album celebrating identity

LONDON - Nitin Sawhney celebrates identity in his new album, bringing together different voices from singers Joss Stone and Guy Garvey to Asian women asylum seekers and television host Gary Lineker. (MUSIC-NITIN SAWHNEY/ (TV, PIX), 370 words)

Director Tim Burton showcases drawings, calls movies his 'troubled children'

Oscar-nominated director Tim Burton says he has no favourites when it comes to his movies, describing them all as "troubled children." (EXHIBITION-THE WORLD OF TIM BURTON/ (TV, PIX), 315 words)

Hollywood's minority writers continue fight for diversity after strike deal

LOS ANGELES - After the Writers Guild of America approved a new three-year contract with major studios, Hollywood writers from underrepresented groups, many nervous about their job security in the rapidly changing industry, aim to refocus studios' attention on increasing diversity. (TELEVISION-WRITERS/DIVERSITY (PIX), 744 words)

Russian and Iranian emigres find haven in old Armenian factory

TUMANYAN, Armenia - A disused Armenian textile factory has become a sanctuary for artists and other emigres from Russia, Iran and Ukraine. (UKRAINE-CRISIS/ARMENIA-EXILES (TV, PIX), 555 words)

These tips can help Gen Z avoid online financial scams

When you think of those most likely to get scammed online, what kind of person comes to mind? You might automatically think of Baby Boomers, many of whom are above 60 and are typically not as tech savvy as younger generations. But that stereotype is wrong. (MONEY-SCAMS/ (PIX), 699 words)

As US holiday shopping season nears, retailers importing like it is 2019

This holiday season, U.S. retailers are importing like it is 2019. (USA-HOLIDAYSHOPPING/OCEAN-SHIPPING (GRAPHIC, PIX), 435 words)

Weight-loss drugs fuel boom for firms that fill syringes

LONDON - Contract drug manufacturers seeking to tap into the booming market for weight-loss drugs are investing billions of dollars to expand or build factories that fill the injection pens used to administer treatments. (HEALTH-OBESITY/WEGOVY (FOCUS, PIX), 950 words)

EXPLANATORY CONTENT

FACTBOX-Top issues in Detroit Three's negotiations with UAW

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(Compiled by Mark Porter and Patrick Enright)