Russia risked lives in downed plane, Volodymyr Zelensky says
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-68083739?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 25, 2024, 12:44 AM
Ukraine's leader accuses Russia of "playing with lives" of POWs after deadly plane crash in Russia.
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Downed plane: Still unanswered questions amid Ukraine and Russia claims
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-68089698?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 24, 2024, 10:01 PM
Warfare can come in the form of battle or information control, and Russia has a history of brazen lies.
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Kenneth Eugene Smith: US inmate faces first nitrogen execution after losing last-minute appeals
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68089279?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 25, 2024, 2:55 AM
Nitrogen would be pumped into Kenneth Eugene Smith's body through a mask under the untested method.
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Asante Gold: UK to loan back Ghana's looted 'crown jewels'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-68066877?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 24, 2024, 10:01 PM
Treasures taken 150 years ago will go back, the BBC can reveal, in a possible model for other disputes.
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Khan Younis: UN says nine killed at Gaza shelter as fighting rages
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-68078580?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 24, 2024, 10:47 PM
A UN agency says tank fire hit a college in Khan Younis, but Israel rules out a strike by its forces.
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Captain Cook statue sawn off ahead of Australia Day
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-68090094?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 25, 2024, 1:54 AM
Police investigate after it was sawn off at the ankles next to a message saying "the colony will fall".
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Woman rescued after 14 hours atop submerged car
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68090138?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 24, 2024, 11:55 PM
The woman had driven into an engorged creek and survived by climbing on her flipped car and waiting overnight to be found.
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Boeing 737 Max 9 cleared to fly after mid-air incident
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68090175?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 25, 2024, 1:37 AM
The planes were grounded after an incident during an Alaska Airlines flight on 5 January.
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Halle Berry's film shelved by Netflix - US media
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-68089783?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 25, 2024, 12:34 AM
US Oscar-winning actress's sci-fi adventure The Mothership reportedly required significant reshoots.
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'I just love you': Tim Scott and Donald Trump's other challengers fall in line
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68077091?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 24, 2024, 5:36 PM
Tim Scott and Vivek Ramaswamy stumped for Donald Trump and raised speculation about their future ambitions.
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Argentina: Tens of thousands march against Javier Milei's cuts
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-68085197?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 24, 2024, 9:31 PM
Tens of thousands of Argentinians demonstrate against plans to reverse many employment protections.
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UK billionaire pleads guilty to insider trading in New York
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68025903?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 24, 2024, 6:39 PM
One of the UK's richest people admitted his role in a scheme which "netted millions".
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Amazon's record drought driven by climate change
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-68032361?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 24, 2024, 5:37 PM
The world's largest rainforest protects us from climate change but deforestation has left it vulnerable.
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Saudi Arabia to get first alcohol shop in more than 70 years
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-68085190?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 24, 2024, 6:57 PM
The Saudi government plans a store in Riyadh for foreign diplomats - ending decades of prohibition.
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Xinyu: Dozens dead after fire breaks out in China shop
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-68082908?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 24, 2024, 2:36 PM
At least 39 dead and nine others injured in the blaze in the city of Xinyu.
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Mediators push for Gaza ceasefire deal but gaps remain between Israel and Hamas
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-68084402?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 24, 2024, 4:35 PM
Indirect talks have brought no breakthrough, but neither Israel nor Hamas have abandoned them.
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Khan Younis: Israel says forces have encircled Gaza's second city
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-68074566?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 23, 2024, 9:15 PM
Fighting is reported around hospitals in the city, where Israel believes Hamas leaders are hiding.
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Israel-Gaza war: IDF says 24 soldiers killed in Gaza in one day
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-68065903?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 23, 2024, 7:59 PM
Monday was the deadliest day for Israel since the start of its ground operation.
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'I go to sleep a dead man' - father's pain at daughter's captivity in Gaza
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-68059132?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 23, 2024, 5:07 PM
Eli Albag is haunted by the ordeal of his daughter Liri, held hostage in Gaza, as he campaigns for more pressure on Qatar.
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Dozens reported killed as battle rages in Gaza's Khan Younis
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-68055933?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 22, 2024, 3:37 PM
Residents say Israeli forces have surrounded a hospital amid fierce fighting in the south Gaza city.
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Understanding a week of missile strikes across Middle East
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-68017051?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 21, 2024, 10:32 AM
From the Red Sea to Gaza to Iran, the past week has deepened fears of conflict spreading.
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Palestinians tell of fears for the future as war destroys Gaza
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-68034128?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 20, 2024, 7:21 AM
Palestinians in Gaza scramble to survive Israeli attacks and secure basics as they fear a return to Hamas rule, too.
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More than 25,000 now killed in Gaza since Israel offensive began, Hamas-run health ministry says
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-68050172?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 21, 2024, 6:53 PM
The grim milestone comes as Israel presses its war in Gaza and rejects calls for a Palestinian state.
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Israel-Gaza: Netanyahu defies Biden over Palestinian state
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-68045247?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 21, 2024, 9:08 AM
The comments deepen a rift with the US which believes a two-state solution is vital for long-term stability.
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Eisenkot: Key Israeli war leader challenges Netanyahu over Gaza strategy
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-68035744?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 19, 2024, 11:17 PM
Gadi Eisenkot condemns the prime minister, who insists Israel's offensive will go on until "complete victory".
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West Bank strike: Israel accused of targeting civilians in deadly attack
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-68006126?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 17, 2024, 5:43 PM
The IDF says the strike hit a “terrorist squad”, but witnesses tell the BBC the group posed no threat.
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Iran's sudden strikes show just how perilous region has become
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-68017444?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 20, 2024, 12:43 AM
Iran wanted a message to be heard loud and clear - at home, and a long way beyond.
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Gaza destruction risks lost generation of children, says UN official
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-68023080?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 19, 2024, 11:28 AM
A senior United Nations official tells the BBC that civilians may have no choice but to leave entirely.
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Intense Israeli strikes in south Gaza city as hostages sent medicine
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-68004449?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 17, 2024, 4:11 PM
Khan Younis residents report intense fighting, as Qatar says Hamas will give medicines to hostages.
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Israel Gaza war: Deal reached on aid to Gaza, including to hostages
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-68000227?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 16, 2024, 9:38 PM
Under the deal, brokered by Qatar and France, new aid is to reach both Gaza civilians and Israeli hostages.
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Palestinian envoy Husam Zomlot says UK guilty of hypocrisy
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-67999094?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 16, 2024, 6:33 PM
Husam Zomlot says the UK's policies towards Israel have caused it "reputational damage".
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Mother of killed Israeli calls Hamas videos 'psychological warfare'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-67991427?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 16, 2024, 5:35 PM
Iris Haim wants the world to know her son died a free person.
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They were Israel's 'eyes on the border' - but their Hamas warnings went unheard
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-67958260?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 15, 2024, 12:19 AM
A unit of young female soldiers warned of a big attack. They were among the first Hamas killed on 7 October.
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Trump lashes out at 'imposter' Haley in New Hampshire victory speech
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68077686?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 24, 2024, 5:18 AM
Mr Trump won the Republican primary in New Hampshire - but he was not happy with his rival's response.
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Moment Russian aircraft crashes in Belgorod
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-68084798?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 24, 2024, 2:09 PM
At least 65 Ukrainian prisoners of war were killed in the crash, according to Russia's ministry of defence.
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Storm unleashes intense flooding in San Diego
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68075637?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 23, 2024, 6:28 PM
Flash floods have hit San Diego, damaging homes and sweeping away vehicles.
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Dramatic footage shows moment car smashes into café window in Italy
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-68065924?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 23, 2024, 9:09 AM
Customers were enjoying their breakfast when the vehicle ploughed into the local coffee shop.
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Which films are the favourites for the Oscars?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-68073766?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 23, 2024, 4:07 PM
Three films are expected to dominate the Oscars after the nominations were announced for the 96th Academy awards.
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Explosions and flashes near Yemen's capital
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-68062245?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 22, 2024, 11:22 PM
The US and UK have conducted a fresh series of joint air strikes against eight Houthi targets in Yemen.
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Storm Isha causes crazy flight diversions
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-68062244?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 22, 2024, 5:03 PM
Passengers ended up hundreds of miles away and sometimes in different countries than intended.
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Johanesburg's Usindiso fire survivors living in unsafe shacks in South Africa
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-68085956?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 25, 2024, 1:05 AM
Months after South Africa's deadliest fire, families are living in shacks with no power or water.
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Hot wheels - how wheelchair tennis became a Grand Slam draw
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/disability-sport/68000237?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 25, 2024, 12:00 AM
"It didn't feel huge," said Jayant Mistry of playing wheelchair tennis at the 2002 Australian Open. But bringing the sport into the Grand Slam spotlight for the first time changed everything.
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Inside the nine-month cruise going viral on TikTok
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-68082624?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 24, 2024, 3:56 PM
Videos under the hashtag #ultimateworldcruise have over 353 million views - but what's life like on board?
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New Hampshire primary: Nikki Haley fights on, but this is Trump's party now
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68077743?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 24, 2024, 8:08 AM
The former president forges a clear path to the 2024 presidential nomination, writes Anthony Zurcher.
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Ethiopia starvation: Fear of famine in Tigray grows
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-68061876?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 24, 2024, 2:44 AM
Reports of hundreds of children dying of starvation are trickling in from remote areas in Tigray.
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Adani Ports: The Tamil Nadu villagers taking on a billionaire's port plan
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-67942639?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 24, 2024, 2:39 AM
Locals in 100 villages of Tamil Nadu state are fighting the expansion of a port owned by Gautam Adani.
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'Send back our husbands' - Russian women in rare protest
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-68056939?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 23, 2024, 5:57 AM
A group of Russian women are making rare public demands for reservists to return from the front line.
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Kim Jong Un: Is North Korea's leader actually considering war?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-68052515?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 23, 2024, 12:39 PM
Kim Jong Un's recent military actions and a significant departure in ideology has worried watchers.
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Photographer Rankin reflects on his career and charity work
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-68035756?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 23, 2024, 3:08 AM
Renowned photographer Rankin talks about his latest charity campaign, beauty and making the King laugh.
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Umar Khalid: Indian activist languishes in jail without bail or trial
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-67980484?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 23, 2024, 12:32 AM
Umar Khalid, who was arrested three years ago for alleged involvement in riots, is still waiting for a trial.
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'Trump is our last shot at restoring America'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68053918?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 23, 2024, 2:04 PM
Voters in New Hampshire backing the former president say the economy is the key issue driving their support.
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