Ukraine war: Merkel says she lacked power to influence Putin
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-63751688?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 25, 2022, 1:28 AM
The German ex-chancellor says she could not block Russia's designs on Ukraine in 2021.
--------------------
Ukraine war: Facing a harsh winter on the front line
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-63730419?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 25, 2022, 1:12 PM
With no power or running water, the few remaining residents of Avdiivka have been urged to leave.
--------------------
Kris Wu: Chinese-Canadian singer jailed to 13 years for sex crimes
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-63754238?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 25, 2022, 1:32 PM
Singer Kris Wu is convicted of sex crimes and given a 13-year prison term by a Beijing court.
--------------------
Australia: Python bites and drags five-year-old into pool
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-63699886?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 25, 2022, 11:31 AM
The "naughty" python bit the five year old, before dragging him into a swimming pool in his home.
--------------------
Kanye West announces 2024 presidential bid
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-63754702?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 25, 2022, 10:41 AM
The rapper confirms he intends to run for office, while fighting several scandals over his behaviour.
--------------------
Itamar Ben-Gvir: Israeli far-right leader set to join new coalition
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-63754806?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 25, 2022, 11:34 AM
Under a deal with Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud, the head of Jewish Power will be security minister.
--------------------
Elon Musk says Twitter will offer 'amnesty' to suspended accounts
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-63752208?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 25, 2022, 3:15 AM
Several accounts - including Donald Trump's - have already been reinstated by the multi-billionaire.
--------------------
French vote for right to abortion in constitution
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-63754796?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 25, 2022, 11:19 AM
The proposal was prompted by increased restrictions in the US and Poland, but it faces a tough passage.
--------------------
Malawi's Vice-President Saulos Chilima charged with corruption
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-63754227?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 25, 2022, 4:23 PM
Saulos Chilima pleads not guilty after being detained for accepting money in exchange for contracts.
--------------------
Toyah Cordingley: Man arrested in India over Australia beach murder
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-63752923?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 25, 2022, 5:53 AM
Rajwinder Singh is suspected of murdering Toyah Cordingley, found dead in Queensland in 2018.
--------------------
Scott Morrison: Report savages former Australian PM over secret roles
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-63752401?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 25, 2022, 5:38 AM
Justice Virginia Bell said the appointments had "little if any connection to the pandemic".
--------------------
Donald Trump sued as New York Adult Survivors Act takes effect
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-63736485?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 24, 2022, 9:15 PM
Writer E Jean Carroll takes action under the act, which temporarily allows old cases to be pursued.
--------------------
Iran players sing national anthem before game
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/63753096?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 25, 2022, 12:33 PM
Jeers could be heard from Iran fans in the stadium, while some showed their support for protests back home.
--------------------
Olena Zelenska: We will endure
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-63743657?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 24, 2022, 11:11 PM
Olena Zelenska tells the BBC's Lyse Doucet cold and blackouts are not the worst things Ukraine has faced.
--------------------
Why Donald Trump isn't returning to Twitter (for now)
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-63725948?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 25, 2022, 1:00 AM
How the former US president might lose money if he starts tweeting.
--------------------
Ebola fears see Uganda close schools early for Christmas
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-63743956?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 25, 2022, 12:11 AM
Schools nationwide are closing two weeks before the end of term as Uganda battles a deadly virus.
--------------------
Shraddha Walkar and Aftab Poonawala: India gripped by gruesome 'fridge murder'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-63739683?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 25, 2022, 12:14 AM
Delhi police allege Aftab Poonawala killed live-in partner Shraddha Walkar and cut her body into pieces.
--------------------
Ukraine war: The race to rebuild infrastructure in Kherson
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-63746304?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 24, 2022, 5:19 PM
Engineers are starting to rebuild infrastructure destroyed during Russia's occupation of Kherson.
--------------------
Quiz of the week: Who went round the Moon with Snoopy?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-63726935?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 24, 2022, 5:05 PM
How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on over the past seven days?
--------------------
Russia: From 2018 World Cup host to global pariah
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-63746613?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 24, 2022, 6:31 PM
Isolation from sport is one of the many consequences of Russia's war in Ukraine, says Steve Rosenberg.
--------------------
Afghanistan: 'I drug my hungry children to help them sleep'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-63733683?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 24, 2022, 12:08 AM
Afghans say they are also forced to sell kidneys and their daughters to get money for food.
--------------------
China asks: Is World Cup on another planet?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-63735923?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 24, 2022, 10:24 AM
Scenes of maskless crowds in Qatar anger viewers in China, where many face strict Covid measures.
--------------------
Holiday swindlers: The rise of digital travel scams
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-63727404?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 24, 2022, 12:11 AM
Social media is helping travel agents to impress clients, and sometimes to scam them.
--------------------
The little-known nut that may save at-risk rainforests
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-63713096?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 24, 2022, 12:16 AM
Growing sales of an Indonesian nut called kenari is helping to reduce deforestation.
--------------------
Iran football manager Queiroz confronts BBC's Shaimaa Khalil
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-63750753?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 24, 2022, 8:34 PM
The BBC's Shaimaa Khalil asked Iran footballer Mehdi Taremi for his view on the protests in Iran.
--------------------
Camilla gives Queen Elizabeth II's Paddington Bears to Barnardo's
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-63750752?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 24, 2022, 7:54 PM
People paying their respects to the late Queen Elizabeth II left the bears outside royal residences.
--------------------
Chaotic scenes as Sierra Leone lawmakers brawl
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-63743220?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 24, 2022, 1:19 PM
The fight came during a parliamentary debate about proposed electoral reforms.
--------------------
Indonesia quake: Five-year-old rescued after two days trapped in rubble
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-63698902?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 24, 2022, 5:09 AM
Azka Maulana Malik was pulled from the rubble of his family home in Cianjur, West Java.
--------------------
World Cup 2022: What has and hasn’t been banned in Qatar?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-63735559?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 23, 2022, 11:38 PM
Are supporters in Qatar managing to keep up with the changes over alcohol, kit and freedom of speech?
--------------------
China Covid: Angry protests at world's biggest iPhone factory
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-63735405?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 23, 2022, 11:10 PM
Videos shared online appear to show riot police clashing with protesters at a factory in Zhengzhou.
--------------------

--
Posted on Rocksolid Light