Ukraine war: Battle for Bakhmut 'stabilising' - Ukraine commander
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-65072173?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
March 24, 2023, 10:46 PM
Despite Russia spending months trying to take the city, Ukrainian officials say they are holding on.
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King Charles's France visit postponed after pension protests
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-65064510?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
March 24, 2023, 6:36 PM
Emmanuel Macron says the trip could not go ahead because of pension protests during the trip.
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Massive asteroid to pass by Earth on weekend
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-65061818?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
March 24, 2023, 3:47 PM
The unusually large space object will harmlessly bypass the planet this weekend.
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Europe migrant crisis: Dozens missing off Tunisian coast
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-65071983?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
March 24, 2023, 10:32 PM
The boat, which was trying to reach Italy, is the fifth to capsize in two days in the Mediterranean.
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US bombs Syria targets after deadly drone attack
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-65061880?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
March 24, 2023, 10:44 PM
The US says it hit Iran-linked militia after a drone attack killed a US contractor.
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Paul Rusesabagina: Hotel Rwanda hero set to be freed
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-65062977?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
March 24, 2023, 3:02 PM
Paul Rusesabagina, played in the 2004 movie by Don Cheadle, was credited with saving 1,200 people.
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Rare show of Northern Lights dazzles North America
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-65067969?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
March 24, 2023, 8:05 PM
One of the most intense geomagnetic storm in years paints skies across the region green, purple and pink.
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Israel's Netanyahu meets Sunak at Downing Street amid protests
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-65061887?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
March 24, 2023, 1:40 PM
The visit comes as the Israeli leader faces domestic turmoil over judicial reforms.
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France protests: Macron takes off luxury watch during TV interview
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-65069823?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
March 24, 2023, 9:03 PM
The president's team say the watch was banging on the table - but critics say it was a bad look.
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US-Canada move to close unofficial border points by weekend
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-65047438?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
March 24, 2023, 10:33 PM
A deal to limit a surge of asylum seekers between New York and Quebec goes into force on Saturday.
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Deutsche Bank share slide reignites worries among investors
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-65064378?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
March 24, 2023, 8:13 PM
Worries over the financial strength of the sector persist, with Deutsche Bank down 14% at one point.
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Scottish paedophile jailed for directing Philippines child abuse
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-highlands-islands-65065166?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
March 24, 2023, 1:52 PM
Gary Campbell, 59, paid for abuse to be carried out as he watched from his home in Sutherland.
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Hong Kong hidden protesters billboard artwork taken down
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-65061112?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
March 24, 2023, 6:55 AM
The piece was called 'No Rioters' but secretly flashed the names of jailed dissidents on a billboard.
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The sacred tattoos inked by Thai monks
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-65048258?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
March 24, 2023, 9:58 PM
The BBC visits a 400-year-old Thai temple where devotees get spiritual tattoos.
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Ukraine war: How a Russian child's drawing sparked a police investigation
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-65015289?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
March 24, 2023, 6:00 AM
Masha, now 13, is in a children’s home after Russian authorities placed her father under house arrest.
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Israel turmoil dogs Netanyahu's UK trip
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-65061889?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
March 24, 2023, 4:38 PM
Protests that are rocking his country cast a shadow over the Israeli PM's flying visit.
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France pension protests: Mounds of rubbish and e-scooters set on fire
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-65058330?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
March 23, 2023, 7:40 PM
Protesters against Macron's pension reform set rubbish alight after two weeks of bin strikes.
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Lawyers in Gwyneth Paltrow trial off to bumpy start
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-65056961?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
March 23, 2023, 4:20 PM
The actress is being sued by a retired optometrist who claims she caused a skiing collision in 2016.
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Australia has a 'pokies' gambling problem, but is change coming?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-64898509?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
March 23, 2023, 4:49 PM
The country is controversially home to a fifth of the world's slot machines, known locally as "pokies".
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What are abortion pills and could they be banned?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-65047194?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
March 24, 2023, 12:05 AM
They have become the new frontier in the US battle over abortion access but their future is at risk.
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Masked man with loaded gun stopped from entering Florida strip club
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-65058329?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
March 23, 2023, 5:45 PM
Security guards fight off the man in Tampa, Florida, possibly preventing a mass shooting, police say.
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Lidia Thorpe: Australian senator ends up on ground in police scuffle
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-65060626?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
March 24, 2023, 12:32 AM
Lidia Thorpe had rushed towards an activist at an anti-trans rights event being held outside parliament.
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'Psychological warfare': US politicians grill TikTok boss
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-65058744?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
March 23, 2023, 5:54 PM
The TikTok CEO faced US lawmakers during a Congressional hearing on the app's practices.
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Rare tornado hits Los Angeles area
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-65056771?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
March 23, 2023, 3:41 PM
The storm ripped a roof off a building and was the strongest tornado to hit the area in decades.
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Video shows zebra on the loose after escaping from Seoul zoo
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-65057699?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
March 23, 2023, 4:36 PM
Video shows the two-year-old animal eventually being tranquilised by rescue workers and returned.
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Terran-1: 3D-printed rocket lifts off but fails to reach orbit
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-65049077?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
March 23, 2023, 9:37 AM
Despite failing to reach orbit, Relativity Space says the vehicle passed key objectives.
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