Israel-Gaza war: Unknown fate of six-year-old Hind Rajab trapped under fire
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-68180642?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 5, 2024, 5:07 PM
Six-year-old Hind was last heard from trapped in a car surrounded by bodies - then the line went dead.
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Drone attack kills six Kurdish-led fighters at US base in east Syria
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-68209007?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 5, 2024, 6:39 PM
A Kurdish-led force blamed Iran-backed militias for the strike on a training centre in Deir al-Zour.
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Lysychansk: Dozens killed in strike on Russia-held Ukraine city
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-68203541?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 5, 2024, 1:25 PM
Russia blames Ukraine for the attack on a bakery in Lysychansk, but Ukraine has not commented.
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Nevada caucuses or primary: Why both Trump and Haley may claim victory
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68208325?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 5, 2024, 8:54 PM
Republicans are holding two separate ballots this week, with the candidates not going head to head.
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Atmospheric river: Three killed as record rainfall drenches California
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68202944?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 6, 2024, 3:30 AM
The storm brings landslides and mudslides to Los Angeles and San Francisco and an avalanche near Las Vegas.
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Senegal on the brink after elections postponed
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-68209178?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 6, 2024, 12:12 AM
Senegal is seen as a bastion of democracy in West Africa, yet its polls were delayed with three weeks to go.
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John Cage: Organ playing 639-year-long piece changes chord
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-68209691?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 5, 2024, 7:50 PM
Composed by avant-garde artist John Cage, the piece is expected to play in Germany until the year 2640.
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Nikki Haley seeks Secret Service protection, citing 'multiple issues'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68213181?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 6, 2024, 2:28 AM
The last challenger to Donald Trump says her campaign has had "multiple issues" with security.
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Police apologise to alleged victim in ice hockey sexual assault case
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68211284?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 5, 2024, 9:38 PM
It took years for Canadian police to lay charges against five current or ex-NHL players accused of sexual assault.
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Footballer Dani Alves's rape trial begins in Spain
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-68208729?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 5, 2024, 7:44 PM
The ex-Brazil and Barcelona defender denies the assault, saying the sex was consensual.
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El Salvador election: Nayib Bukele revels in landslide win
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-68205036?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 5, 2024, 4:37 PM
Preliminary results suggest the incumbent has won more than 80% of the vote.
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Zanzibar beer: Alcohol shortage hits Tanzania's spice islands
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-68165857?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 5, 2024, 3:38 PM
"They need cold beer on these beaches," one businessman tells the BBC on the Indian Ocean islands.
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McDonald's sales dented by Israel-Gaza boycotts
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68209085?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 5, 2024, 5:38 PM
The chain said its fourth quarter sales failed to meet its target for the first time in four years.
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Poonam Pandey: Fake cancer death of India actress sparks ethics debate
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-68201524?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 5, 2024, 6:08 AM
Poonam Pandey's campaign to draw attention to cervical cancer has received mixed reactions.
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Yang Hengjun: Australian writer given suspended death sentence in China
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-68201475?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 5, 2024, 9:36 AM
Yang Hengjun was arrested on a 2019 trip to China and accused of spying.
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Russian oil getting into UK via refinery loophole, reports claim
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68018660?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 5, 2024, 12:01 AM
Russian oil is refined in other countries and sold into the UK as jet fuel and diesel, research claims.
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Boeing in ‘last chance saloon’, warns Emirates boss
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68201371?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 5, 2024, 8:35 AM
Sir Tim Clark criticises the plane-maker after a panel on a Boeing 737 Max 9 jet blew out in the air.
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Injured, hungry and alone - the Gazan children orphaned by war
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-68141039?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 31, 2024, 6:00 AM
Some 19,000 children have been orphaned by the war, or have no adults to look after them, says the UN.
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At least half of Gaza's buildings damaged or destroyed, new analysis shows
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-68006607?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 30, 2024, 5:23 PM
Satellite data reveals at least 144,000 hit since Israeli strikes began, and how south is now bearing the brunt.
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Hamas says it is studying proposal for new pause in Gaza fighting
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-68138853?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 30, 2024, 11:15 PM
A framework reportedly sets out a six-week pause in the fighting to allow more hostages to be freed.
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Israeli forces kill three Palestinian fighters in West Bank hospital raid
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-68137050?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 30, 2024, 5:35 PM
CCTV captures undercover forces disguised as medics and nurses in the hospital with weapons raised.
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UNRWA: Gaza aid agency says it is 'extremely desperate' after funding halted
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-68127544?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 29, 2024, 9:30 PM
More countries halt aid to UNRWA over the alleged role of some staff in the 7 October Hamas attacks.
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Israel-Gaza war: Counting the destruction of religious sites
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-67983018?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 30, 2024, 2:09 AM
Some of the world’s oldest churches and mosques have been completely destroyed in the conflict.
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Drone video shows graffiti covering luxury high-rise in LA
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68209951?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 5, 2024, 9:22 PM
Police say 27 floors were painted after over a dozen people entered the abandoned complex last week.
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Drone footage shows Chile forest fire devastation
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-68205132?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 5, 2024, 1:17 PM
At least 112 people have been killed in Chile's Valparaiso region.
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Chile wildfires: 99 dead as wildfire tears through Valparaiso region
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-68197170?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 4, 2024, 9:19 AM
Officials have warned the death toll is likely to rise as rescue teams reach the hardest hit areas.
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US strikes on Iraqi town of al-Qaim filmed
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-68194714?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 3, 2024, 5:41 PM
Video verified by the BBC shows US strikes on al-Qaim, Iraq.
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Ros Atkins on… Iran, its proxies and the ‘Axis of Resistance’
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-68176257?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 3, 2024, 1:21 AM
The BBC's analysis editor explains the Iran-backed militia groups at the centre of US strikes.
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Michael Jordan championship trainers sell for $8m
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68172218?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 2, 2024, 9:24 PM
The auction of Jordan's shoes from six NBA finals has set a new world record for game-worn trainers.
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Groundhog Day: Did Punxsutawney Phil see his shadow?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68172216?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 2, 2024, 3:34 PM
America's favourite groundhog - and meteorologist - predicted an early spring at this year's ceremony.
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Turkey earthquake: How a grieving mother uncovered the truth behind her son's death
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-68203542?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 6, 2024, 12:20 AM
After losing her son, Nurgül Göksu set out to investigate how building alterations left his home vulnerable to earthquakes.
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Sri Lanka: What's killing so many of the country's iconic elephants?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-68090450?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 6, 2024, 12:00 AM
If deaths continue at the current rate, Sri Lanka could lose 70% of its elephants, experts say.
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A jailed Imran Khan leaves Pakistan divided ahead of election
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-68177777?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 5, 2024, 11:09 PM
No other politician has caused as many rifts in Pakistan as the cricket star-turned politician.
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Is Ireland's productivity boom real or 'artificial'?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-67992477?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 6, 2024, 12:01 AM
Irelands hosts many multinational companies which makes calculating its true productivity difficult.
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The highs and lows of Grammys 2024 - and why Taylor Swift won album of year
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-68200931?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 5, 2024, 7:29 AM
The best (and worst) performances, the memorable moments, and why Swift's big win was inevitable.
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Huge atom-smasher bid to find missing 95% of Universe
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-68172162?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 5, 2024, 12:41 AM
Researchers want a new, much bigger supercollider but is it worth us paying the £12bn price tag?
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US Senate releases deal on border and Ukraine - but will it ever become law?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68143887?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 6, 2024, 1:18 AM
The bill significantly overhauls border and asylum processes, but House Republicans have rejected it.
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Watch: Breaking tradition and facing threats to run for election
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-68163521?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 5, 2024, 12:22 AM
Rehana Magsi is one of the first women ever to contest an election in Pakistan's Balochistan province.
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What are routes out of this 'dangerous moment' in Middle East?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-68167920?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 3, 2024, 2:45 PM
BBC's Paul Adams asks whether US strikes on Iraq and Syria made a regional conflagration more likely.
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Universal Studios UK: Is a theme park coming to Stewartby?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-68166514?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 5, 2024, 12:33 AM
What might a major new theme park mean for a Bedfordshire village and its 1,200 inhabitants?
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Neuralink: Can Musk's brain technology change the world?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-68169082?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 4, 2024, 12:33 AM
The world's richest man is betting heavily on his brain chip, but he has ground to make up.
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Did bodybuilding bring on my early perimenopause?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-68135270?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 4, 2024, 9:34 AM
Adele Johnston was 33 when she developed painful symptoms such as heart palpitations and itchy skin.
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Family life: Mum rejects social media perfection for mayhem
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-68139914?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 5, 2024, 6:57 AM
Mum-of-five Jessica Hymus-Gant shares the good as well as the "grotty" reality of family life.
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