World's first year-long breach of key 1.5C warming limit
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-68110310?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 8, 2024, 3:00 AM
The last 12 months were the hottest on record, temporarily sending the world past a deeply symbolic mark.
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Labour ditches £28bn green investment pledge
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-68232133?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 7, 2024, 11:03 PM
A U-turn on the policy is set to be announced on Thursday, following confusion over the party's position.
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'We are surrounded': Guarding the Middle East's most dangerous border
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-68231543?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 8, 2024, 12:00 AM
Clashes between Israel and Hezbollah are intensifying as the risk of a wider regional conflict grows.
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Madeleine McCann suspect to stay silent in German rape trial
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-68227389?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 8, 2024, 2:48 AM
Convicted sex offender Christian Brückner is due in court next week, accused of five offences.
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Mobo Awards: Central Cee and Raye named best male and female acts
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-68217505?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 7, 2024, 10:51 PM
The Mobo Awards were held in Sheffield, celebrating the best of black music and culture.
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Men on Viagra may reduce their Alzheimer's risk - study
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-68232649?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 8, 2024, 1:18 AM
A study suggests a link, but more research is needed to prove the drugs benefit the brain.
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Gaza ceasefire: Israel's PM Benjamin Netanyahu rejects Hamas's proposed terms
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-68232883?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 7, 2024, 10:30 PM
Israel's PM insists he will accept only "total victory", and calls Hamas's truce terms "delusional".
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US drone strike kills Iran-backed militia leader in Baghdad
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-68235311?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 8, 2024, 3:47 AM
The Pentagon says the Kataib Hezbollah leader was responsible for directing attacks on American forces.
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Pakistan election: Voting begins in election tainted by rigging claims
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-68226228?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 8, 2024, 3:13 AM
Millions are today going to choose a government, amid soaring inflation, violence and claims of rigging.
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William thanks public for messages of support for King and Kate
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-68226013?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 8, 2024, 12:49 AM
The Prince of Wales speaks in public for the first time since his father's cancer diagnosis.
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UK weather: Amber snow and ice warnings issued by Met Office
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-68227264?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 7, 2024, 12:06 PM
The warnings for parts of northern England and north Wales come after a mild start to February.
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French actress Judith Godrèche accuses director Benoît Jacquot of historical rape
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-68223976?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 8, 2024, 1:37 AM
Benoît Jacquot denies the accusations made by Judith Godrèche as prosecutors open an investigation.
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Disney: Chief executive Bob Iger bets on Fortnite and Taylor Swift
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68236353?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 8, 2024, 2:01 AM
The announcement comes a day after the firm said it will launch a sports streaming service with Fox and Warner.
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The Papers: William 'gives thanks' and 'tone-deaf Tories'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-the-papers-68235613?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 8, 2024, 12:39 AM
Prince William's first public appearance since King Charles's cancer diagnosis was announced, leads several of Thursday's front pages.
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Why Labour junked its £28bn green investment pledge
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-68236323?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 8, 2024, 12:49 AM
Labour has been in a public tangle and a private tussle over the figure attached to the pledge, BBC political editor Chris Mason writes.
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North Koreans working in China 'exploited like slaves'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-68226271?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 8, 2024, 12:12 AM
An estimated 100,000 North Koreans are posted abroad, where they earn valuable foreign currency.
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One Day: I rarely saw people like me in lead roles, says Ambika Mod
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-68175306?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 8, 2024, 3:23 AM
Ambika Mod says she never could have imagined starring in the David Nicholls adaptation while growing up.
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Martin Scorsese says immersive screening experiences can weaken films
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-68215163?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 8, 2024, 12:24 AM
The director says he's "concerned" about what is lost when cinemas offer immersive or 3D screenings.
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Has the Taylor Swift effect helped American Football in Scotland?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-68155678?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 7, 2024, 11:04 PM
The East Kilbride Pirates - one of two women's teams in Scotland - would rather be on the field.
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Why the Supreme Court is deciding if Donald Trump can be on Colorado's primary ballot
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68231646?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 8, 2024, 2:53 AM
The court's decision on whether Donald Trump can be on a primary ballot has national implications.
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Divya Deshmukh: India chess player's Instagram post sparks sexism discussion
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-68201529?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 8, 2024, 12:14 AM
Divya Deshmukh's Instagram post received support from thousands, including stars like Susan Polgar.
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Weather data casts doubt on government's small boats claim
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-68216757?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 7, 2024, 1:53 PM
New figures raise questions about government claims the weather had no impact on 2023 crossings falling.
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'People will keep dying': Fentanyl crisis grips Mexico's border cities
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-68101263?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 7, 2024, 12:12 AM
More Mexicans are consuming the deadly drug, leading to a spike in overdoses.
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Source oil and gas locally, urges Equinor energy boss
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68225830?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 8, 2024, 12:01 AM
Countries should be prioritising energy security and sourcing locally, says the head of Norway's Equinor.
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Woman hit by two Tube trains takes TfL to High Court
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-68229471?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 7, 2024, 6:12 PM
Sarah de Lagarde lost an arm and leg after being struck by two Tube trains at High Barnet station.
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Clapham suspect arranged to meet victim before attack, say police
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-68233014?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 7, 2024, 9:29 PM
Police continue to search for corrosive liquid attack suspect Abdul Shokoor Ezedi for a seventh day.
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Collapsing cliffs and washed-out roads after California storms
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68209955?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 7, 2024, 5:04 PM
Days of heavy rainfall in California have caused flooding and mudslides, leaving infrastructure damaged.
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Could the Houthis sabotage undersea cables?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-68231945?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 7, 2024, 6:02 PM
Revenge takes many forms, but threats of a deep sea attack are easier said than done, writes Frank Gardner.
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Concern raised months before bailed man murdered girlfriend
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-tayside-central-68228228?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 7, 2024, 10:59 PM
Social workers tried to intervene in the Claire Inglis case - but courts deemed her killer fit for bail.
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Viewers line up day in advance for Trump's ballot ban case
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68212250?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 8, 2024, 12:05 AM
On Thursday, the Supreme Court will hear the former president's appeal after Colorado ruled he couldn't run for president there.
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Rishi Sunak faces calls to apologise over trans jibe to Starmer at PMQs
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-68229785?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 7, 2024, 7:20 PM
The dad of murdered teenager Brianna Ghey - who was transgender - says he was "shocked" by the comment.
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'Where I live, many people don't have teeth'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-68228322?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 7, 2024, 5:40 PM
As the government unveils its NHS dentistry plan, people in England speak about their fight to get seen.
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Olly Alexander gives fans a spin of UK Eurovision entry Dizzy
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-68227255?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 7, 2024, 4:37 PM
The former Years and Years frontman posts the first clip of the UK's song for Europe this year.
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Radio 2 spin-off among four new stations planned by BBC
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-68226389?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 7, 2024, 12:00 PM
Steve Wright will feature on the new station, which is one of four new networks the BBC is planning.
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Time running out, British hostages' families warn
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-68229266?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 7, 2024, 3:32 PM
Relatives of those held by Hamas with British connections meet Rishi Sunak and Qatari minister.
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Brianna Ghey's mum wants mindfulness taught in schools
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-68231129?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 7, 2024, 5:35 PM
Esther Ghey is part of a campaign to put mindfulness onto the national curriculum.
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Aston Villa 1-3 Chelsea: 'Mauricio Pochettino's best night of a traumatic season'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/68236015?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 7, 2024, 11:26 PM
Mauricio Pochettino knows Chelsea's win at Aston Villa is just a start - but it is an impressive one, writes Phil McNulty.
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Afcon 2023: Ivory Coast 1-0 DR Congo - Haller fires Elephants into final
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/68150449?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 7, 2024, 10:43 PM
Sebastien Haller scores the winner as 2023 Africa Cup of Nations hosts Ivory Coast beat DR Congo to set up a final against Nigeria.
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Kamila Valieva claimed contaminated strawberry dessert behind positive test
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/winter-sports/68234345?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 7, 2024, 10:10 PM
Banned figure skater Kamila Valieva claimed her positive doping test may have been caused by a contaminated strawberry dessert.
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Super Bowl 58: How Las Vegas fell in love with big sport
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/american-football/68207543?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 8, 2024, 12:01 AM
The story of how a $500m gamble on an ice hockey team in a desert paved the way for Las Vegas' Super Bowl.
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Rehan Ahmed says Ben Stokes is the reason for spinners' success in India
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/68226049?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 7, 2024, 6:04 PM
England's young spinners are flourishing in India because of Ben Stokes' leadership, says Rehan Ahmed.
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FA Cup 2024: Enzo Fernandez scores 'magnificent' free-kick as Chelsea beat Villa
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/football/68236025?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 7, 2024, 10:20 PM
Enzo Fernandez scores a brilliant free-kick as Chelsea beat Aston Villa 3-1 at Villa Park to reach the fifth round of the FA Cup.
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Hibernian 1-2 Celtic: Champions restore three-point lead at top with Adam Idah double
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/68136299?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 8, 2024, 12:10 AM
Adam Idah completes his penalty double with a 92nd-minute winner as Celtic snatch a dramatic victory over Hibernian to restore their three-point lead at the Scottish Premiership summit.
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State pension and triple lock: What is it worth and when do you get it?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-53082530?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 7, 2024, 4:05 PM
The state pension will rise by 8.5% in April following a pledge to protect the value of the benefit.
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Cost of living payment: When is it and who gets it?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-61592496?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 5, 2024, 7:51 PM
Millions of low-income households will receive a final cost of living payment soon.
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Mortgages: What happens if I am struggling to pay?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-63486782?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 9, 2024, 1:01 PM
Many homeowners are worried about higher mortgage costs, but lenders must help those struggling.
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Fuel cost: How to save petrol and diesel
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-61745697?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 3, 2023, 1:01 PM
With weak competition adding to fuel prices, are drivers doing the right things to save money?
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Energy bills: What can I do if I can't afford to pay?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-62435432?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 23, 2023, 9:35 AM
If you're struggling to afford your gas and electricity bills, what options are available?
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Train strikes: All you need to know about action in February and March
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-61634959?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 6, 2024, 12:01 AM
More than 300 London Overground workers will go on strike from midnight on Monday 19 February.
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National Insurance calculator: What will I pay and how is tax changing?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/explainers-63635185?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 25, 2024, 10:45 AM
National Insurance rates are falling, but other changes mean many people are paying more tax.
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How to get a job: Six expert tips for finding work
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64939070?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 14, 2023, 4:03 PM
There are 10m people out of work in the UK, so if you're searching for a job you're not alone. Here are some tips on how to get started.
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Mortgage rates: Five ways to save money
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-65984415?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 8, 2024, 9:53 AM
Experts give advice for those who might be worried about their monthly mortgage payments.
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Rent increases: What you can do about a rise from your landlord
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-63290805?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
October 17, 2022, 10:42 PM
The BBC's Lora Jones tells you four things you can do, if your landlord asks for more money.
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Renting: What are your rights as a tenant?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-65038459?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 21, 2023, 9:03 AM
With one in five people now renting in the UK, it's important to understand your rights as a tenant.
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How to save money even when the budget is tight
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66855566?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 8, 2024, 10:01 AM
The interest paid on savings is better than anything seen for years, so how can you save when bills are rising?
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