Nagorno-Karabakh state will cease to exist in January, says leader
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-66945481?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
September 28, 2023, 10:27 AM
The head of the ethnic Armenian enclave formally ends its struggle for independence.
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Harry Potter actor Sir Michael Gambon dies aged 82
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-66949848?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
September 28, 2023, 5:42 PM
The actor, a four-time Bafta award winner, was best-known for playing Dumbledore in the hit film series.
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How distress call to BBC led to rescue of six women trapped in refrigerated lorry in France
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-66943779?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
September 28, 2023, 4:23 AM
A woman spoke to us from inside the refrigerated lorry in France, saying they were struggling to breathe.
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Gaza-Israel tensions spiral amid closures and clashes
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-66950112?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
September 28, 2023, 1:26 PM
Pressure builds as Israeli closures over border violence hit Palestinian workers.
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Russians queue up to see Barbie film despite sanctions
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-66934838?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
September 28, 2023, 4:02 AM
Moscow's culture ministry says Barbie is "not in line" with Russian values. Cinemagoers don't seem to mind.
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Swiss glaciers get 10% smaller in two years
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-66950328?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
September 28, 2023, 2:01 PM
The ice fields have lost as much volume in two years as they did in three decades from 1960 to 1990.
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Cher accused of hiring men to kidnap her son
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-66946652?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
September 28, 2023, 1:39 PM
The claims are contained in newly surfaced court documents filed by the estranged wife of Cher's son.
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Travis King arrives back on US soil from North Korea
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-66946434?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
September 28, 2023, 10:18 AM
The American soldier had illegally crossed into North Korea in July and had been held there since.
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Family in Ireland gymnast racism row say apology 'useless'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-66937302?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
September 28, 2023, 5:04 PM
The mother of a black girl not given a medal at a gymnastics event said officials showed "no empathy".
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Haikun: Taiwan unveils new submarine to fend off China
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-66932808?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
September 28, 2023, 9:51 AM
Named after a mythical massive fish, the Haikun is Taiwan's first domestically made submarine.
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China's Evergrande chairman put under police surveillance
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66932548?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
September 28, 2023, 4:54 PM
The stricken Chinese property giant said Hui Ka Yan was under suspicion of "illegal crimes".
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Danushka Gunathilaka: Sri Lankan cricketer found not guilty of rape
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-66920784?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
September 28, 2023, 3:22 AM
Batter Danushka Gunathilaka was accused of assaulting a Sydney woman at her home after a Tinder date.
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Vietnam jails fifth climate activist on tax charges
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-66940762?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
September 28, 2023, 5:03 AM
Rights groups say it's part of a worrying trend aimed at silencing criticism of climate policies.
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Bangladesh: Nearly 1,000 people die of dengue in severe outbreak
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-66944315?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
September 28, 2023, 7:52 AM
Worst outbreak on record is blamed on wet weather allowing virus-carrying mosquitoes to spread.
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Judge Tanya Chutkan rejects Trump's demand to oust her from DC trial
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-66944041?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
September 27, 2023, 11:29 PM
Judge Tanya Chutkan is overseeing the 2020 federal elections case brought by special counsel Jack Smith.
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Scientists get closer to solving mystery of antimatter
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-66890649?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
September 27, 2023, 3:06 PM
The elusive substance holds the key to discovering how the Universe was formed.
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ChatGPT can now access up to date information
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-66940771?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
September 27, 2023, 8:47 PM
The chatbot's knowledge previously only included data up to September 2021, but not any more.
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Spain's former coach investigated in Rubiales case
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/66936703?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
September 27, 2023, 2:00 PM
Jorge Vilda - the former head coach of Spain's World Cup-winning side - is being investigated as part of the criminal case against Luis Rubiales.
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NFL's Travis Kelce breaks silence on 'amazing' Taylor Swift
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-66940478?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
September 27, 2023, 4:51 PM
The sports star says his rumoured love interest's appearance at his game on Sunday was "awesome".
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Germany cracks down on neo-Nazi sect Artgemeinschaft for targeting children
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-66934411?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
September 27, 2023, 10:53 AM
The authorities say Artgemeinschaft used Nazi-era books "to raise new enemies of the constitution".
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Haiti crisis: Can Kenyan police officers defeat the gangs?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-66946156?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
September 28, 2023, 1:09 PM
The East African nation has pledged 1,000 officers but many question their suitability.
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Nagorno-Karabakh: Armenians rush to help ‘brothers and sisters’
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-66937303?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
September 27, 2023, 5:58 PM
Every hour, the number of people fleeing Nagorno-Karabakh climbs even further.
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The German group buying ticket dodgers out of prison
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-66664823?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
September 27, 2023, 11:36 PM
A Nazi-era law in Germany jails those who can't pay public transport fares. Arne buys their freedom.
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UAW strike: This union worker fist-bumped Biden, but may vote for Trump
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-66940361?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
September 28, 2023, 2:31 AM
The current and former presidents are wooing striking auto workers in Michigan ahead of 2024 battle.
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Iraq fire: Eyewitnesses tell of wedding hall blaze horror
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-66896460?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
September 28, 2023, 6:40 AM
Survivors of the inferno which killed nearly 100 people describe what happened as the fire took hold.
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Iraq wedding fire: What we know about Qaraqosh blaze
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-66937280?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
September 28, 2023, 3:31 PM
Almost 100 people have been killed by a blaze that swept through a wedding party in Qaraqosh.
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'They bombed everywhere': Survivors recount Karabakh attack
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-66925791?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
September 27, 2023, 12:44 AM
Survivors in a remote village say three children and two adults were killed, including two boys from one family.
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Maldives: The presidential poll with India and China on the ballot
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-66909240?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
September 26, 2023, 10:22 PM
The Maldives presidential election will also decide who gets the advantage in the strategically located islands.
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Ukraine war: Cannabis in focus for veterans treatment
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-66877717?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
September 27, 2023, 4:38 AM
Ukraine is battling a colossal PTSD crisis and wants to try anything to help - including cannabis.
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Taking off the hijab: 'My dream was to wear what I wanted'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-66922061?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
September 27, 2023, 1:08 AM
Three Muslim women share their stories of removing their hijabs, despite facing fierce opposition.
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Air India flight 182: 1985 bombing back in news after Canada row
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-66909820?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
September 27, 2023, 12:23 AM
In 1985, an Air India flight exploded mid-air, killing all 329 people on board - only one man was convicted.
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How six women trapped in a refrigerated lorry were saved
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-66951944?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
September 28, 2023, 4:49 PM
BBC reporter Khue Luu helped track down the vehicle after receiving a distress call about the lorry.
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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken sings the blues
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-66918555?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
September 28, 2023, 4:08 PM
The top US diplomat surprised guests at the Global Music Diplomacy Initiative when he took the stage.
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Trapped in lorry: Terrifying moments as women struggle to breathe
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-66948916?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
September 28, 2023, 10:47 AM
Six women have been rescued from the back of a lorry in France, after the BBC helped track them down and alert the police.
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'It's good to be home' after 371 days in space
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-66918552?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
September 27, 2023, 6:35 PM
Astronaut Frank Rubio now holds the record for the longest continuous space flight in US history.
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Iraq wedding fire: How the blaze unfolded
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-66940824?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
September 27, 2023, 3:46 PM
Around 100 people have died and 100 others injured after a fire broke out during a wedding in Iraq.
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Drive-through worker draws gun on 'missing curly fries' customer
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-66933961?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
September 27, 2023, 8:22 AM
CCTV of a fast food drive-through shows a worker pull a gun during a row with a customer.
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Mexico: Bear gatecrashes picnic leaving onlookers frozen
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-66932186?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
September 26, 2023, 10:06 PM
The animal interrupts lunch, devouring enchiladas and tacos at Chipinque Ecological Park.
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